The Best Cupcake Clubs

Wednesday, December 11th

2024 Cupcake Club Reviews

Amazing Clubs

• Pricing from $77.95 per month or $239.85 to $935.40 one-time
• Pay monthly or one-time
• Surprise cupcakes each month
• 12 full-size cupcakes in each shipment
• Four flavors per shipment
• Refunds for unshipped packages
• Great for gifting
• Free shipping in the continental US
• 4.9-star average rating
• "A+” rating from the BBB

Amazing Clubs is a go-to destination for food and drink subscription lovers. This club-focused site offers a wide selection of unique clubs to satisfy your every craving (sweet and savory). With 44 different subscriptions to choose from - including a Bagel Club, Bacon Club, Breakfast Club, Cheese Club, Hot Sauce Club, and, of course, the Cupcake Club - there's something for everyone. Amazing Clubs started out in 2003 and now operates within the US as well as internationally. Promising a "gourmet” experience, Amazing Clubs has been recognized by news outlets like Good Morning America, USA Today, and more.

Four surprise flavors each month

Joining the Cupcake Club at Amazing Clubs couldn't be simpler. Start by selecting your preferred subscription length (3, 6, or 12 months), or choose a seasonal plan that sends you tasty treats every quarter. Each shipment will include 12 full-size cupcakes with four flavors in each pack. However, since Amazing Clubs doesn't offer any customization, your order will be a surprise each month that's curated by the Amazing Clubs team. On the bright side, shipping is 100% free, so you don't have to worry about any extra costs.

48 flavors so far this year

You don't get to pick the cupcakes in your order, but in some of the previous orders we saw some flavors like candy corn, Biscoff cookie butter, tres leches, ice cream sundae, PB&J, campfire s'mores, golden Oreo, carrot cake, and many more. Across previous packages, we saw 48 unique flavors. While you can't buy any of these a-la-carte since Amazing Clubs is just for club subscriptions, you can expect some fun and exciting flavors each month with little or no overlap for the entire year. And, you'll get an email a few weeks before your treats ship out, so if there's a flavor you'd like to skip, just let Amazing Clubs know and they'll add that month to the end of your subscription.

Prices from $79.95 per month or between $239.85 to $935.40 one-time

Amazing Clubs's pricing depends on the length of subscription you choose. You can commit to up to 12 months with either a recurring monthly payment or a one-time payment. Here's what we found:

• Monthly Payment
• Ongoing membership: $79.95 per month
• Every 3 months: $79.95 per month
• Every 6 months: $78.95 per month
• Every 12 months: $77.95 per month
• Seasonal: $79.95 per month (billed every three months)
• One-time payment
• Every 3 months: $239.85
• Every 6 months: $473.70
• Every 12 months: $935.40
• Seasonal: $319.80

You'll love it, guaranteed

Amazing Clubs has a "They'll Love It” guarantee for all of its subscriptions. This means that if you're unhappy with your cupcake subscription for any reason, Amazing Clubs promises it will make things right. If they can't resolve the issue for you by resending your cupcakes, you will be able to cancel your membership right away. You'll be fully refunded for any cupcakes that haven't been shipped in your plan (if you're in month one, you'll get a refund for 11 months' worth of your 12-month subscription).

Top-notch ratings for every part of the club

Amazing Clubs sounds like a name for a company that's too good to be true, but Amazing Clubs definitely lives up to its promises. The company holds an "A+” rating from the Better Business Bureau along with an outstanding 4.9-star average on Trustpilot. Customers rave about how much they love gifting Amazing Clubs memberships to friends and family thanks to the one-time payment options. Foodies also praise the friendly and helpful customer service team at Amazing Clubs. In general, Amazing Clubs offers quick resolution for issues brought up during shipping or receipt, and there is particular praise for the flavor variety of the cupcakes in multiple recent reviews.

Top pick for reputation and variety

Amazing Clubs is the top choice if you're looking for a wide variety of cupcake flavors and a great place for gifting. This one-stop shop has it all. With glowing customer reviews and a reputation for excellence, it stands out as a fantastic choice for your cupcake subscription club. Whether you're interested in just cupcakes or mixing-and-matching those treats with a whole bunch of snacks and drinks, Amazing Clubs is a standout service, earning a well-deserved 5-star rating overall.

Wicked Good Cupcakes

• Pricing from $69.99 to $175 per package
• Pay once for the whole subscription
• Surprise order each month
• 2-6 jarred cupcakes in each shipment
• Up to 6 flavors per shipment
• Refund or reship guarantee
• "A+” rating and accreditation from the BBB

Wicked Good Cupcakes started out with a mom-and-daughter duo who featured their idea for shipping cupcakes worldwide on Shark Tank. By putting cupcakes in a jar complete with cake, buttercream frosting, toppings, and fillings, the ladies figured out how to keep their cupcakes fresh on their way to your door. Wicked Good Cupcakes joined the Hickory Farms family in 2021 to help send its gourmet cupcakes around the world and make it easier than ever to give sweet treats as a gift. Whether you want birthday cupcakes or something more unique (like cupcakes and wine) Wicked Good Cupcakes has a treat for everyone, including gluten-free options.

Pick how many cupcakes you want and go

Signing up for a Wicked Good Cupcakes cupcake subscription just takes a one-time payment and you're all set. Wicked Good Cupcakes offers 2-, 4-, and 6-pack shipments of cupcakes, so you can decide how many you want each month. Regardless of which pack you choose, you will have a 3-month commitment and no recurring costs (making this ideal for gifting). The flavors inside are a surprise each month, and offer a mix of Wicked Good Cupcakes top-performing flavors along with seasonal flavors.

Enjoy 25 rotating flavors

Wicked Good Cupcakes currently has 25 cupcake flavors on its menu, including a fun variety of seasonal favorites. Seasonal flavors are limited in time, so these will rotate out during the year. Some of the standout cupcakes we saw included:

• Chocolate Peppermint
• Gingerbread Eggnog
• Cookies and Cream
• Salted Caramel
• S'more

Alongside these, most of the popular flavors include a gluten-free version, so you won't feel left out of the fun if you have dietary restrictions.

Pricing from $69.99 to $175 per package

The pricing at Wicked Good Cupcakes is split out depending on how many jars you want in your shipments. Each subscription lasts for three months. Here's what we found:

• 2-pack: $69.99
• 4-pack: $130
• 6-pack: $175

There are no recurring payments, so once your three months run out, you'll need to buy another subscription if you want to keep enjoying cupcakes.

Refund or reship guaranteed

Wicked Good Cupcakes offers a guarantee that they stand behind their products and sweet treats 100%. This means that if you (or someone you gifted cupcakes to) aren't happy with your order, you can call the Wicked Good Cupcakes' customer service number or email them to talk about a replacement order or get a refund. Wicked Good Cupcakes says it's up to you to decide which one you prefer. They promise quick and courteous resolutions to your concerns.

Solid ratings and praise for the sweet flavors

As one of the few cupcake subscription clubs in our review that is rated by the Better Business Bureau, Wicked Good Cupcakes already stands out from the pack. With an "A+” rating and accreditation to boot, it's clear that Wicked Good Cupcakes is a subscription service you can trust. Reviews are a little more mixed on third-party websites like Trustpilot or blog reviews where the bakery earns 3.5 stars out of 5 on average, but most cupcake lovers who tried the jarred cupcakes said the flavors were great, especially if you have a sweet tooth.

Excellent gifting subscription

At Wicked Good Cupcakes, the prices aren't bad, the flavors are super sweet, and the team offers a guarantee to resolve problems where necessary (with a refund option). While the 3-month prepay is a little limited compared to some cupcake subscription clubs that offer up to a year of sweet treats, if you want to gift an assortment of cupcakes to a loved one, Wicked Good Cupcakes is ideal. For this reason, Wicked Good Cupcakes earns a solid rating in our review and we highly recommend you check out this Shark Tank specialty.

Sweet!

• Pricing from $25.99 to $89.99
• Pay one-time for entire period (3, 6, or 12 months)
• Surprise order each month
• 2 full-size cupcakes in each shipment
• Two flavors per shipment
• Refunds for returned items
• 4.5-star average rating

Sweet! is a bakery local to the Jersey Shore opened by Lena and Cali in 2010. On top of a range of cakes and cupcakes, Sweet! also offers chocolates, taffy, fudge, cookies, and more - it's a one-stop shop for sweet treats. Sweet!'s Cupcake of the Month Club sends you cupcakes in a jar rather than the traditional mini-cake style, but don't worry. There's still plenty of flavor and frosting no matter the shape.

A great subscription for singles

At Sweet!, you'll have to select a minimum of 3 months of cupcakes to subscribe. This site doesn't offer a month-to-month plan like some other cupcake subscription clubs. When you subscribe to Sweet!, you'll pick from 3-,6-, or 12-month delivery periods. Shipping is not included in the membership cost, though, and will be calculated based on your location. The subscription includes a single cupcake jar per month. The jar contains 2 of the cupcake flavors inside. So, if you're looking for a cupcake subscription club that you don't need to worry about sharing, this will be great for you. The cupcake selections are determined for you, and they'll be a surprise when they arrive.

27 flavors to try

If you want a preview of some of the flavors offered by Sweet!, you can check out the bakery's online menu. Sweet! makes 27 different types of cupcakes, and you can order custom cupcakes too (if you shop a-la-carte). To buy the shippable cupcakes, you'll want to shop in the "cupcake jars” section of the site. Some of the flavors we saw included:

• Cannoli
• Red Velvet
• Churro
• Peanut Butter Cup
• S'mores
• Chocolate Raspberry
• Unicorn
• German Chocolate

Pricing from $25.99 to $89.99 one-time

The prices at Sweet! are extremely reasonable, though this is mostly due to the smaller number of total cupcakes compared to other cupcake subscription clubs. However, if you're living alone, Sweet! is reasonably priced for individuals who just want a little sweet treat in their lives. The three tiers have the following costs (with shipping added separately):

• 3 months: $25.99
• 6 months: $48.99
• 12 months: $89.99

Refunds for returned items

Sweet! does offer a refund policy that states any items that you're not satisfied with can be sent back in their original packaging. You'll get a full refund for your purchase. However, you will be on the hook for return shipping. Considering that many companies don't offer any recourse for subscribers, Sweet!'s return policy helps it stand out from the pack.

Customers praise the cupcakes specifically

While Sweet! doesn't have a page with the Better Business Bureau or feedback on third-party review sites like Trustpilot or Sitejabber, we found some impressive reviews for Sweet! on Yelp. Customers gave the bakery a 4.5-star average overall with high praise for flavors and the family-owned vibe. Almost every review we saw commented on the cupcakes specifically. While we'd love to see more buzz, for a small-town bakery Sweet! is doing very well in the reviews we did see.

Top pick for a small-portion subscription

Sweet! is a fun way to grab a few sweet treats every month and is especially ideal if you don't have as many mouths to feed at home. The two-cupcake shipments are reasonably priced, so you can grab a subscription without breaking the bank, and customers who shop at the in-person location love the flavor and creativity of Sweet!'s cupcakes. With plenty of flavors and a return policy, Sweet! earns a solid rating in our review.

Contessa the Bakery

• Costs $540 one-time
• 6-month commitment
• Surprise cupcakes each month
• 12 full-size cupcakes in each shipment
• 12 flavors per shipment
• Great for gifting

Contessa the Bakery is a self-starter bakery owned by Contessa, who's been baking since childhood. Much of her life was focused on creating beautiful food to make people smile. Now, she offers an online boutique bakery that allows her to reach everyone with her cupcake subscription club. Contessa the Bakery offers an impressive range of unique flavors and prides itself on sending sweet treats as gifts for everything from engagement parties to Valentine's Day to weddings.

One club to sign up with

There's one option for the cupcake subscription club at Contessa the Bakery and it ships cupcakes to you monthly. You'll receive 12 cupcakes for six months. All 12 will be different flavors from Contessa the Bakery's top picks. While the listing itself says that you'll get free shipping, the final cart price does show that shipping is charged. Notably, there aren't any additional frequencies to choose from, so 6 months at a time is all you can sign up for at the moment.

Buy cupcake collections on top of your subscription

The a-la-carte cupcakes at Contessa the Bakery are sold in "collections”. There are 7 collections to choose from including Red Velvet, Ultimate Chocolate, Chocolate Strawberry, Sparkling Celebrations Pink Champagne, Coffee Shop, Diamond, and Birthday Cake. Each collection comes with 12 cupcakes. Some (like Chocolate Strawberry) send you a dozen of the same while other collections like Ultimate Chocolate offer 12 different flavors. At this time, it's not clear which cupcakes will be included in the monthly club. You'll have to wait and be surprised.

Costs $540 one-time

Since you're signing up for a single 6-month club duration, the pricing is a simple flat rate. This makes it particularly easy to send Contessa the Bakery cupcakes as a gift. The Monthly Cupcake Subscription at Contessa the Bakery is a $540 one-time payment. This is pretty costly for a 6-month subscription, especially when buying a 12-pack of cupcakes directly from Contessa the Bakery ranges from $65 to $75 outside of the subscription.

Reships provided when orders are damaged

Contessa the Bakery only offers recourse if there is an issue with shipping (like your cupcakes are damaged in the packaging). In this case, Contessa the Bakery will send you a replacement for your order or provide the value of that order as a credit toward a new order. You will need to provide photos of your cupcakes in order to get your reship taken care of. There is currently no mention of a refund policy.

No reviews or ratings

Contessa the Bakery doesn't currently have a page on the Better Business Bureau, and there aren't any helpful reviews on other trusted third-party review sites like Sitejabber or Trustpilot. There are a handful of testimonials on the Contessa the Bakery website that offer high praise for the cupcake quality and a history of providing cupcakes for famous individuals or major events. However, without any third-party feedback, Contessa the Bakery remains somewhat of a question mark regarding its quality.

Needs more buzz to earn a higher rating

While the flavors look fun, and we love supporting a woman-powered business, the numbers just aren't there for Contessa the Bakery. With zero reviews available, and no feedback from trusted third-party sites like the Better Business Bureau, we're left with a lot of quality questions. Plus, with a lackluster reship policy and no refunds, Contessa the Bakery doesn't stand out for its customer service policies. With these things in mind, Contessa the Bakery earns ja lower rating in our review of cupcake subscription clubs.

Sugar Coated Cupcakes

• Pricing from $81 to $309 per period
• Pay one-time
• Menu is offered before shipment
• 6 full-size cupcakes in each shipment
• Two flavors per shipment
• Extremely limited shipping area
• "A+” rating from the BBB

Sugar Coated Cupcakes is a mobile cupcake company that offers luxury cupcakes and macarons. Unlike many cupcake subscription clubs, which are run by companies that have established traditional stores, Sugar Coated Cupcakes is a "pop-up” store that partners with local wineries, breweries, and coffee shops. Sugar Coated Cupcakes promises only to use local ingredients to support farmers and growers where they've popped up last. The service also offers vegan and gluten-free cupcakes for those with dietary restrictions. However, with a limited shipment area, this club is only for people who live in or around its California pop-up locations. You can't receive cupcakes from Sugar Coated Cupcakes if you're anywhere else in the US.

Pick how many months of cupcakes you want

Joining Sugar Coated Cupcakes' Cupcake of the Month Club is simple. You just need to pick the length of your subscription from 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month payment cycles. Each monthly package comes with 6 cupcakes in two flavors. Sugar Coated Cupcakes offers both a menu for the current year and the upcoming year to show you what flavors you can expect when you subscribe. For example, we saw Chocolate Peanut Butter, Espresso, Coffee Caramel, Winter Spice Cake, Christmas Crack, Jelly Donut, Chocolate Hibiscus, and many more. There were no repeat flavors throughout the calendar year.

Plenty of unique flavors but doesn't ship everywhere

There are plenty of cupcake flavors to choose from on the Sugar Coated Cupcakes menu, but there's one snag: the pop-up company does not ship everywhere. Right now the website doesn't say as such (however, the Sugar Coated Cupcakes customer service team let us know they plan to update the site based on our conversation), which can be pretty confusing when you try to sign up. Be aware: Sugar Coated Cupcakes will let you pay for the cupcake club even if you're outside the shipping area. The payment portal does not ask for your shipping details before you're charged. However, this service is only for those living in California (and then only certain areas of the state too). You can see if your area is served by Sugar Coated Cupcakes by trying to buy individual cupcakes from Sugar Coated Cupcakes' menu where you have to put in your zip code to proceed. The site will tell you that the "Preorder and Delivery” service does not ship to your location if you can't get cupcakes from Sugar Coated Cupcakes.

Great flavor selection

If you are lucky enough to live where Sugar Coated Cupcakes will ship, you can expect flavors like:

• Confetti
• Lemon
• Snickerdoodle
• Honey
• Lavender Lemon
• Rocky Road
• Bourbon
• Old Fashioned

Pricing from $81 to $309 per period

For the Sugar Coated Cupcakes subscription club, the pricing is different depending on how many months you want to subscribe. The costs are a little higher than competitors. Here's what we found:

• 3-month Subscription: $81
• 6-month Subscription: $157
• 9-month Subscription: $233
• 12-month Subscription: $309

No refunds of any kind

There is no leniency or customer support available with Sugar Coated Cupcakes. Payments are stated to be nonrefundable no matter what you buy. There are no refunds for partially used periods of shipments for the Cupcake of the Month Club, and any questions about reshipment or refunds will be handled on a case-by-case basis. However, the case usually is that Sugar Coated Cupcakes won't be giving your money back. So, if you're not sure about your area being served by their shipping policy don't put your credit card details in.

Decent scores, but not a lot of buzz

Despite the lackluster refund policy, Sugar Coated Cupcakes has a decent reputation online. The company shows an "A+” rating from the Better Business Bureau as well as a handful of 5-star ratings on review sites like Yelp or Facebook. Notably, there are only one or two reviews on some sites, making it hard to gauge just how popular this pop-up cupcake store is. Facebook had the most reviews (19 total) and showed praise for the unique flavors and convenience when shopping in person. However, we struggled to find reviews for the Cupcake of the Month Club specifically.

Needs to offer shipments to a larger area

With solid reviews balanced against the lack of a return policy, Sugar Coated Cupcakes was about average. However, when we took into account the fact that most customers can't get this cupcake subscription club due to the limitations in shipping, Sugar Coated Cupcakes doesn't really compete. While the flavors sound amazing, and most customers give the bakery itself high marks, the site has little support for customers and doesn't ship to major cities around the US. For this reason, Sugar Coated Cupcakes earns a lower rating, but a higher recommendation if you do happen to live within the delivery area.