Cupcake Charlie’s

Best cupcakes around at the Mashpee Commons. They also just opened on Main Street in Falmouth.

I expected a trip to a place like Cupcake Charlie’s with my two girls to be similar to a trip to Willie Wonka’s chocolate factory. Almost like a minister adventure to a forbidden oasis of yumminess. My expectations were not even close to being met.
When we walked in today, my 2−½ year old was squealing in delight when she saw the case full of cupcakes in front of her. My 5−½ year old acted like she’d gone to sleep in the car and woke up in Sugar Town. The girls behind the counter looked and acted like they’d fallen asleep in purgatory and woke up in hell. A simple «hi» would’ve been nice. A chipper «welcome to Cupcake Charlie’s» would’ve made my older daughter feel welcome. Hell — a smile would’ve been a lot nicer than the smirk and the «what do you want?» attitude we got.
Now while my older daughter was trying to cut her choices down to two, the girl helping us kept rolling her eyes like she’d rather be anywhere than helping a little girl pick out some cupcakes. And her attitude was not lost on my daughter, who just shrunk in behind me and said, «you pick them, Daddy.» So I did.
Four cupcakes and three frosting shots for $ 26. And while the cupcakes were very nicely displayed in the case and meticulously decorated, the taste was, well — it was just average. The frostings seemed less about the taste and more about the sweet. And the cake itself was dense, lacking any real flavor. Their version of the Hostess chocolate cupcake for almost $ 4 a piece couldn’t hold a candle to the 2-​pack for $ 0.99 at the Mobil station across the street.
Given the choice, I probably won’t return to Cupcake Charlie’s again. Instead, I’ll frequent the local, independent bakeries where the cupcakes taste as they should and «frosting shots» are handed over the counter to the kids as a treat just for coming in.

Stopped by for a box of cup cakes for my staff. Beautiful cakes, nice clean store. Tasted yummy. Highly recommended

The cupcake whirlie is truly delicious and there is nothing like it!
The inside of the shop smells delicious and brings out your inner cupcake lover. I had the red velvet whirlie and it was definitely better than a regular cupcake or scoop of ice cream.
This place is definitely something you need to check out.

I had the funfetti and chocolate raspberry cupcakes and they were both delicious! They have a good balance of frosting to cake and they are not too sweet. The shop was also cute and inviting.

4.5 stars
Very nice place in the Mashpee Commons, with a great smell inside. Cupcake Charlie’s was featured in the Cupcake wars on Food Network.
Overall, great selection of the cupcakes. I have to admit that I’m really not a cupcake person (went there for the kids), but the Grammy’s Carrot Cup was simply outstanding — a delicious carrot cake (one of my favorite places). Service was very nice and friendly.
Definitely recommended for kids (and adults too).

Great cupcakes. Could use a little more flavor with the mint and raspberry but none the less tasty.

I’m not the biggest cupcake fan, but CC’s is your go-​to place for cupcakes on Cape Cod. Typically, I bounce between the Peanut Butter Pleasure and the Funfetti cupcake. Other members of my family get the Hostess With the Mostess, Oreo, and the Lemon Cupcake, respectively.
Most of the options you cannot go wrong with. The girls working the counter are always pleasant to do business with, and will certainly help you if you have any questions or problems.
The cupcakes are a little expensive (around $ 4 per cupcake) but worth it– they are special cupcakes.

I am submitting my review based on the attitude the girl behind the counter gave me. I was just in there yesterday and I have to say, this has to have been the worst I’ve ever been treated in any kind of customer service situation. I’ve been in the service industry my whole life, so when I get this bad of service it irks me to no end. I will never return to this store.

After following Cupcake Charlie’s on Facebook for a long time, I was very excited to try it. The pictures of their cupcakes always look great and they try many different flavors. However, I think they should start working less on presentation and more on the taste of their cupcakes
We got red velvet and Oreo and were extremely disappointed in both. «Gourmet» tasted a lot like «boxed cake mix».
They try to cover this up by adding too much frosting, which isn’t too great either and is overwhelming.
My standards may have been high after looking at all their pictures, but it does not meet those standards. Or even come close. Stick to taking pictures.

I honestly didn’t find there to be anything special about this place. My family got a few different types of cupcakes and none of them really liked them. I wanted to go because they advertise their gluten free options online, which ended up being «gluten free Fridays», which I found to be a little ridiculous. When I went, their only GF options were tiny cups with leftover cake bits smushed together insulting… which I found to be a little insulting. I probably wouldn’t recommend it

Let’s be honest, I am a sucker for any half decent cupcake. Give me a supermarket cupcake and you get yourself a smile. Anything better, well that’s icing on the cupcake. So, after catching a flick, I saw a sign in the theater about some nearby cupcake place, Cupcake Charlie’s.
So, I made my way over to get some of the tasty goodness. And, I was surprised when I arrived to learn this was not just any cupcake spot, but a special one that had been featured on one of these cupcake tv shows.
All of their creations looked really good. We got a black forest and some peanut butter chocolate ganache. Let me tell you, hot diggity dang theses were good. So, go get you some.

Ah… The Cupcake
Its the newest, trendiest way to increase your sugar intake, yet somehow less guilty than eating a piece of cake. In Boston, We have Georgetown, Sweets, Crumbs and probably a few others I am missing
In Mashpee, you have Cupcake Charles, Its large (cake sized) with seating with a large display of cupcakes front and center. Plenty of varieties abound with red velvet, hostess as well as vanilla and chocolate
We had the specialty cupcake with marshmallow on the inside and a graham cracker crust with tons of frosting. What is it with Cape people and frosting? You seem to hate it. Why? Pile it on my cupcake. I will figure out how to eat it
Fantastic cupcake… This will cure your sugar cravings for about 6 months

Every time I visit the Cape I get cupcakes here. Let me say this, I have bought comparable priced cupcakes elsewhere (4 different places) and NONE compare to here. Their prices are the same, a bit on the upscale side, but… if I am going to pay $ 3.00 for a cupcake, it had better be the BEST creation in cupcake land. Well, this place takes the cake … the «cupcake»… they are far superior to any place around. You can tell that a lot of love and pride go into their creations. I am happy to pay for the indulgence as it is a pleasure that ends in super sweet bliss. Get the Red Velvet, you will cry yourself to sleep. AMEN Cupcake Charlie’s, my life is a better place when your cupcakes are around. xoxoxoxoxo

Nearly 3 bucks a cupcake… I cringe every time I purchase one. Then I remember how good they are, and gladly hand over my cash. You pay for quality, fact of life. Seriously, I’ve had cupcakes in hole-​in-​the-​wall bakeries up and down both east and west coast (including Sprinkles), and this place ranks right up there among the best. The frosting is light and creamy, cake is moist, and most types have a gooey cream center. Each has its own little artistic flair on top, from bits of sugar art, to crumbled candies. If you are strolling the commons, don’t miss it.

Best cupcakes ever.

Fantastic cupcakes. Yes, they are a little pricey but they aren’t your garden variety 6-​pack of cupcakes from Shaws either. Between all of us we tried the lemon, peanut butter, boston cream pie, vanilla on vanilla and vanilla on chocolate and they were all great. The cake on each was moist and the frosting is yummy. For those of you who like less frosting, take some off! Cupcakes are the rage right now. And honestly, I couldn’t have eaten a bigger one in one sitting. Size is just right and comparable to other cupcake bakeries.
There are several cupcake bakeries in Boston/​Cambridge and all are doing well. So these are $ 2.70-$ 3.00 each. You’ll pay at least that for one pastry at a good bakery. If you want a great cupcake try this place. Decide for yourself :)

Cupcake Charlie’s is AMAZING! Their Hostess with the Mostess is phenomenal! They have a great selection and their frosting is perfect. I can never imagine having too much frosting! They even sell frosting shots, a favorite of my daughters! We stop by every single time we’re down the Cape or in Plymouth (they have a waterfront store there and just opened one in Newport RI). And every time I go, I beg and plead for one in Portland Maine.
The only cupcake I’ve had that can compare (and I’m still on a quest!) is Magnolia Bakery in NYC.

I live in Boston but my boyfriend is from the Cape. Anytime we’re kicking around the area, I make it a must to stop by Cupcake Charlie’s.
I think a lot of these reviewers are batsh*t insane. «Wah wah too much frosting.» Suck my left one, too much frosting?! Since when is that a bad thing?! The Hostess Cupcake is simply perfect! You bite into it and it’s instant heaven.
They are a bit overpriced, I will agree with that, but at the same time they do have a business to run. I wish there was a frequent cupcake eater’s card. That would be a sweet reward. Mike’s Pastries is close to me, and their cupcakes are sure cheaper (6 for $ 12) but they’re still not quite as good as Cupcake Charlie’s.

If you are in the Mashpee area on the Cape, you NEED to go to Cupcake Charlie’s. I live in Boston and have tried many, many, may cupcakes (I consider myself a bit of an expert) and Cupcake Charlie’s seriously has some of the best.
I was in Mashpee for a friend’s wedding a couple weeks ago and a couple of my friends and I stopped here to pick up some cupcakes. The shop is adorable and everyone who works here is SO friendly. We got a dozen cupcakes and decided to have a tasting with all our friends the night before the wedding.
It was seriously cupcake heaven. My favorite was the peanut butter pleasure– the peanut butter was so deliciously creamy and some was injected in the cupcake. However, the chocolate overload, carrot cake, pumpkin spice, funfetti, and orange dreamsicle were also amazing. There weren’t any we didn’t like so you really can’t go wrong.
We actually went back before leaving the Cape at the end of the weekend and had a nice chat with the owner who said they are thinking of expanding. Maybe to Boston! That would be amazing. But honestly, I would consider taking a day trip to the Cape just so I could get some more of these cupcakes. Cupcake Charlie’s is JUST what Boston is lacking. And I’m always a fan of places that have delicious goods AND super friendly, happy service.