By: Jordan Budney and Chandler Presson By: Jordan Budney and Chandler Presson | March 12, 2025 | Food & Drink, Feature, Guides,
When the sweet treat o’clock hits, The Hamptons offers dozens of bakeries with tasty and fulfilling cupcakes. With endless combinations of cake flavors, decadent fillings, and mountains of frosting, cupcakes are the sweetest handheld treat, perfect for any occasion. From iconic bakeries to well-kept secrets, these are the best cupcakes in the Hamptons.
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Multiple locations / 631.856.4004 / Website
This American/Columbian-style bakery offers every dessert or baked good you can imagine. Familia Bakery’s extensive menu features freshly-made bread, empanadas, tres leches cakes, cookies, macarons and most importantly, cupcakes. These cupcakes are custom-made for any celebration. Whether you want to celebrate a special occasion or give thanks to that special someone, there are no restrictions on crafting your perfect cupcakes.
43 North Sea Road / 631.283.9830 / Website
Despite being known for its iconic green bag filled with thin, crispy cookies, Tate’s Southhampton Bake Shop has it all. This location features a variety of cupcake options perfect for a little midday pick-me-up. Besides the traditional cupcake flavors like vanilla and chocolate, the store also features special flavors, such as seasonal pumpkin spice, hot chocolate and holiday-decorated treats. Be sure to call the store ahead of time to see what delicious cupcakes are available that day.
112 Main St. / 631.288.6552 / Website
The Beach Bakery is the go-to place for a quick lunch break or a custom-made cake. Serving up flavors like vanilla, chocolate, red velvet and carrot cake, these assortments of cupcakes are beautifully decorated with hand-piped icing packed with vibrant colors. They also have plenty of other baked goods, like their jelly-filled croissant, that make it impossible to leave without trying. To go along with your dessert of choice, stop by the cafe, “a Kosher pescetarian restaurant serving full vegetarian and fish dishes in their spacious luncheonette.”
26 Middle Hwy / 631.603.2861 / Website
This hidden gem baker is all about expressing her creativity and passion through her craft. Lizz Cohen, founder of Lizzy’s Little Bake Shop, creates custom cakes and cupcakes for all occasions right out of her home. You can order your dream cupcakes by the dozen and select the flavor, frosting, filling, colors and theme. Whether you are indulging in the rich, fudgy chocolate or the zesty sour lemon, there is something for everyone at Lizz’s home kitchen.
Multiple locations / Website
This gourmet market chain might be famous for its seafood but don't miss out on their cupcakes. With offerings ranging from assorted mini cupcakes that are sure to please a crowd to specialty flavors such as lemon velvet and coconut cupcakes, we always grab at least one package of these sweet treats when we drop by. Perfect for children and adults alike, these cupcakes always satisfy a sweet tooth and will have you coming back for more.
83 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton / 631.604.6317 / Website
If you're in the market for unique, delicious flavors and gluten-free options, look no further than the Cookery. This East Hamptons eatery whips up some of the most delicious baked goods in town, including cupcakes. Cake flavors include hummingbird cake, lemon chiffon cake and strawberry shortcake, all of which can be made gluten-free. Give them a call to place an order, and be sure to try the lemon curd and coconut custard fillings (they're divine!).
Whether on display for a wedding or a comfortable movie night on your bedding, a cupcake from these bakeries guarantees to hit that sweet spot.
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