Nora Cupcake Co

Visited this cupcake place for the first time after hearing rave reviews from friends. I was impressed with the seating area — very feminine and boutique like! Parking is definitely a pain, but we surprisingly got a parking spot right in front of the store! The cupcake selections were very creative — everything from root beer float to strawberry shortcake and even Irish car bomb!
My fiancé and I chose a funfetti cupcake & a Boston cream cupcake. We both thought our cupcakes had great flavor but were under impressed with the quality — my funfetti was very dry & overcooked on top. I liked the marshmallow filling inside. The frosting on top was too sweet & there was too much for my liking. His Boston cream was dry as well, and we were expecting more cream inside — like a true Boston cream. For the price ($ 5 per cupcake) we thought the quality would have been much better.

I had high hopes for these cupcakes. They look amazingly delicious, but unfortunately fell short. I got a raspberry beret, red velvet, toasted almond, and grasshopper. The frostings were good BUT the cupcakes themselves were extremely dry and hard. They tasted too dense. Could not get over how dry the actual cake was. Disappointing because they look great.

Omg! I just devoured the best strawberry cheesecake cupcake in world record time! Like it was everything you could imagine… From the graham cracker crust and strawberry marbled cupcake with cheesecake filling to the silky sweet but not overbearing frosting. It was heavenly! First Nora cupcake experience was a success!

Very disappointed in Nora cupcakes. I have eaten at some of the big name cupcake places, Sprinkles in LA, Georgetown Cupcake in DC, so I went to see what the hype was all about at Nora Cupcake Company. First off the cupcakes were overpriced (I knew they would be because it’s West Hartford) but they were also dry and not very good. Dry cake turned me off and not that great of icing. Some interesting cupcake choices but I think they need to get the regular favors down before getting creative. I’m seriously not kidding Big Y in Bishops corner has better cupcakes. I don’t see this place being in business in West Hartford blue back square for very long.
Maybe I’ll give it another try and they have a better showing.

I love all things NoRa, but the parking in and around this area is so obnoxious.
I never met a cupcake I didn’t like. Carrie and her team have always pumped out deliciously delectable treats. But this space is small, seating is very limited. I agree with Stephanie C. in that service has been lacking. My last visit wasn’t friendly and lacked the love and charm I so cherish in the OG Middletown location.
And, parking is so stupid. On some nights, I crave a quick dessert, but for me to run-​in and grab a cupcake to-​go is not only a hassle but almost un-​doable. Pay-​to-​park is forever a thing in WeHa Center.

Same NoRA deliciousness… slightly closer.
The vibe here is a bit different than the Middletown location, and I think I like Middletown better… but YAY CLOSER CUPCAKES. (Although if I get SUPER lazy and aren’t picky, I can just get them at Maggie McFly’s 5 minutes from my house… but anyhoo.)
The frosting on their cupcakes is pretty much Wilford Brimley diabeetus level… so if that’s not your thing, you probably won’t like them. The creative flavors though… keep an eye on the Facebook page (there is a separate one for this one as opposed to the main one…) where they’ll post the daily menu.

Huge fan of NoRA, and having this space in West Hartford is awesome. The inside of their WH Popup has equal space for relaxing on a couch or spreading out to have a coffee and do some work. The cupcake price seems steep, but you truly get what you pay for and it’s awesome to see a Connecticut business flourish. Only downside to this location is the BBS parking– it can be a little bit dicey at times.

Nora has the best cupcakes I have ever had. They have every option you could ever desire, including some you didn’t even know that you wanted. I’m honestly not a big sweets person but just the simple sight of their cupcake display can drive me to indulge.

Delicious cupcakes! Excellent variety on the menu from the tame (apricot) to adventurous (alcohol infused). Definitely something for everyone and a nice place to meet friends. Coffee is also served.

The cupcake I had today at NoRa was unbelievably fantastic. It was huge and totally worth the price. The store itself is really cool too, I love the couches, chairs and tables they chose. The staff was super nice and extremely patient with my indecisiveness. They have gluten free cupcakes too. I am definitely a new loyal customer.

Can’t go wrong with a NoRa cupcake… at Blue Back Square!
This pop-​up location cannot be more perfect for an after dinner treat and coffee. I had a cotton candy cup while my husband had the cannoli flavored treat. The space is clean and comfortable, but minimalistic compared to the Middletown location. The bathroom was very clean.
Many other people had the same idea as us! The place was boomin’ with customers and was very popular with the teenage girls in town.
I can’t help but to compare this location to its flagship store in Middletown. Honestly, I like the Middletown location better because it is more hip and eclectic and less crowded. However, the coffee is better at the WeHa location.

Absolutely the best cupcakes in the entire state. Carrie and her cupcake crew are an absolute crown jewel in the Connecticut food scene. Do you crave the perfect frosting, so lightly sweet and soft you could eat it by the spoonful? Are you a sucker for floral flavors to brighten up your summer sweet tooth? Do you adore a carefully balanced flavor profile of perfect cake, proper filling, and quirky toppings? NoRa will be the best thing that ever happened to you. So give yourself a real reason to go to the gym — so you can have a few of these sugar babies.
As for the person complaining about the paper plates with their cupcake? Come on, it’s a cupcake not your wedding cake, lighten up. If you needed a second plate — just ask for one! The staff has never been anything but pleasant and accommodating at NoRa’s.
PS — my favorite are the floral cupcakes that come around during summer time. I think one is lemonade and lavender? Although, I have a soft spot for anything with candied roses, elderflower, or violets. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw it, since floral flavors don’t make a lot of menus.

Everyone knows I love me some Nora Cupcake. Having one in my hometown is down to get downright dangerous. When I stopped in today I was delighted by the size of the space and natural light coming in the huge front windows. There is some seating, but not a ton.
I tried a new cupcake called «Crum» since it was the new location. It was to die for!!! Apple pie filling inside caramel cake with a cinamony, cream cheese frosting dusted with some oats. It was the definition of fall goodness. I can wait to go back.
The only downside to the location (like everything else in west hartford) is the parking. Street parking is tough to come by and parking in the garage just to run in for a cupcake isn’t ideal. Hopefully you’ll have some other shopping to do!

I’m almost scared to give Nora 2 stars. The loyal Nora followers may hunt me down and stuff me full of cupcakes whilst shaming me for casting disappointment on a successful local business run by cool people. Listen — I really didn’t want to but — my experience in West Hartford this morning was sub-​par at best. I have been to Nora in Middletown a handful of times and have been very lucky to have oodles of free cupcakes at Unilocal events, weddings, corporate events, and more. Generally I have nothing but good things to say about Team NoRA. They are awesome. WeHa needs some help stat.
For $ 4.75 a cupcake they should be served on something more substantial than a mini paper plate that is collapsing under the weight of the cupcake. Also — the plate needs to be physically big enough for said cupcake. And — if two people are sharing a cupcake — give them two plates because there is absolutely no cutting that cupcake on such a small plate. okay — that is the plate rant and I do admit it’s ridiculous but it ruined the entire experience.
For $ 4.75 a cupcake it would be nice the staff would smile, say hello and thank you.
The cupcake itself was decent. The buttercream was overchilled and the filling nearly frozen so the temp in the cooler needs adjusting. Again — for $ 4.75 that thing should melt in my mouth.
There is a busy holiday crowd approaching and I’m certain folks will flood in. The décor is absolutely gorgeous in there — they nailed it. Just work on the basics.

My first visit tonight! Tried the funny bone cupcake (peanut butter is my fave) Delicious! (It better be for $ 5 a cupcake) looking forward to coming back & trying new flavors. Love the décor & ambience.