Crumbs Bake Shop
“As you enter this Crumbs attached to Grand Central, you can't help but to fall in love.”
“The S'mores, Red Velvet, Tiramisu, and Peanut Butter Cup are some of the winners.”
“I like this place better then Magnolia, the texture of the cupcakes are good, the people here are nice…”
Crumbs Bake Shop
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
8 reviews
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As usual, Crumbs delivers a lot more than crumbs. If your looking for some of the best cupcakes and cakes, then this is the place. However, they are very high in calories.. I don't worry myself too much though.. once in a while won't hurt.
I went in here after passing it on route to Grand Central, recognizing the name from a list of places to visit from a NYC based blogger.
The selection available was vast and for ages it was just me before a staff member appeared from the back. The lady looked sort of bored and annoyed at me taking photos. She was then confused when I opted for a happy birthday cupcake, including the candle even though I was eating in and it wasn't my birthday. Hey, you've got to get the perks when you can and that perfect instagram shop. In the time I was in, one other customer came in to get cake pops for her kids.
The cupcake was really good, I loved the confetti throughout the cake, but the lack of atmosphere in the shop put me off.
Crumbs may be one of my favorite bakeries, which is surprising because it is a chain. Last visit, my girlfriend and I ordered 4 of their cupcakes. The only flavor I recall was a blackout cupcake which hit the spot. Pricey, but to be expected given most of their locations and the monstrous size of the cupcakes. I am a glutton and ate 2 of them, but a normal person could easily deuce one with a friend.
The outlay of the place is similar to what you will find in any other cupcake shop – bright with cupcakes galore on display. We were near closing time when we wandered in, so they did not have as many cupcake options as I had hoped. This was also the first time I experienced going in somewhere with no wait, and no one else in the place.
The cupcakes were okay, though much better after sitting in the fridge overnight! I think that is the key with these. We got the $10 mini/bite size cupcakes served in a dozen, and also a regular sized cupcake. They were not overly sweet, and the icing to cake ratio was close to perfect.
They do offer Gluten free options, though I can not testify to the taste of them yet.
I wish there was more to say, because I am a dessert fiend when I have a sugar craving, but the lack of awe in taste is also leaving me for a lack of words.
3 years ago today I got the reese's peanut butter cupcake and this cupcake saved my life. No really though.
Exactly 3 years ago today I went to to this Crumbs bake shop with my boyfriend and bought a cupcake. After paying for a post-Valentine's Day weekend in the city for him trying to make him happy I stopped here before our train and asked him if he wanted anything. He said he didn't want anything. I said are you sure because I'm going to get something for my damn self and I don't want you complaining – let me reiterate I have absolutely no intentions on unnecessarily sharing this cupcake. Crumbs cupcakes can't and WON'T be split ESPECIALLY considering we're visiting. Guys, he said no – and even gave some attitude with it. HE said NO. HE said he did NOT want one. This being said I did NOT buy him one, I got one for myself and one for my sister who was dog sitting.
So we got to our apartment and he went to take a bath and I started to consume the greatness that was this Crumbs cupcake with wine. Words can't describe how good it was – so I won't try. Because I'm a nice a person I decided you know what, give him a bite, and I did. I came back to the living room and continued to enjoy the beauty that was this cupcake. Ate the whole damn thing and cleaned that spoon that I only used to be classy. A few minutes later he came back asking where his half was. When he asked I looked like Simba watching Mufasa fall off of the cliff.
This incident erupted into a massive fight about how selfish I am – to be fair Crumbs makes emotions. This combined with many other issues – it just wasn't meant to be, and I guess that's just how the cupcakes crumbles.
That being said, looking back I should have probably bought two cupcakes… and then eaten both of them.
Love this place… we were in NYC for Memorial Day weekend. We were going to a birthday that Sunday and needed to pick up a cake. Searched on Yelp for a cake place in midtown and stumbled on crumbs. All of their cupcakes looked great! We got the chocolate cake – it's about 4" tall and 8" (I think) and it was about $32. Was one of the best cakes. The girls were pretty helpful too.
With the new cronut craze, it can be quite difficult to ever get your mitts on one. I have not had the chance to try the original but I enjoyed this rendition. There's powdered sugar ones and plain ones, I prefer the plain.
Cup cake heaven. My buddy who lives in Astoria told me about this place and urged me to try it as it's a hit in his book. After Yelping it I said let's give it a go. We were walking back to our hotel and stopped by to crab some sweets to take back to our room. The young girl behind the counter was so kind and courteous and was very informative about there cupcakes and gave us a breakdown on flavor, design, decor and history of this establishment. Pretty Cool !!! She said there best seller was the Red Velet and recommended an assortment of others. I added a Vanilla Coconut, Carrot Cake, Oreo Cookies and Cream and Peanut Butter Cup.
These cupcakes are dangerous, crazy good!!! Very rich yet sweet in flavor. Each cupcake taste exactly how it's suppose too based on it's description and name. My personal favorite was the carrot cake. Very soft, mouthwatering and juicy treat. Good amount of frosting and as my girlfriend would say the presentation was "on point". The Vanilla Coconut was another personal favorite. Those coconut flakes on the top along with the frosting on this particular cake make it a hit.
These's cupcakes are in my book above average. If your hungry and want nothing but a sweet, I would say your good with an entire cupcake. If your coming here after having a meal and would like a sweet to cap off your dining then I would share.
In all, I enjoyed every bit of the cupcake and was pleased with there customer service.