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Red Velvet Cupcakery

Red Velvet Cupcakery

Cupcake Shop and Bakery$$$$
Penn Quarter, Washington
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    EngHua
    "Awesome Southern Belle Red Velvet and Devil's Food Chocolate!"(16 Tips)
    Eric A.
    "Wow! The signature red velvet cupcakes are delicious!"(11 Tips)
    Carrie E.
    "Best damn vegan cupcake in the city."(3 Tips)
    Lauren P.
    "Best cupcakery in DC!!!! THE BEST!!!!"(2 Tips)
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  • Himanshu D.heart icon on user image
    Himanshu DesaiApril 3, 2013
    If your in the Penn Quarter area, this is a must try destination. I can never just pick one, but gotta try the Southern Belle (red velvet) the first time. Always try and stop by on every visit to DC.
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    abigail.November 18, 2016
    Obvs the red velvet is good (the southern version, with sugar). Also tried the vegan chocolate velvet and birthday cake cupcakes. All. Amazing.
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    nyc eboJune 5, 2015
    Quite simply the best cupcake I have ever had. Light, fresh and oh so flavorfully delicious.
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  • Angela
    AngelaAugust 12, 2013
    I absolutely love the Northern Beauty (the sugar-free version of their red velvet cupcake), but they only make a few a day. If I feel like splurging, I jump for the peanut butter chocolate cupcake.
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  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkAugust 14, 2013
    The red velvet cupcake (aka Southern Belle) is this shop's namesake for a reason: it's the best! The cake is moist and the cream cheese icing is to die for, making this cupcake truly scrumptious.
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  • Morgan T.heart icon on user image
    Morgan ThomasNovember 11, 2014
    The Southern Belle and the Carrot Cake are my fav. There are gluten free, sugar free and vegan options. This place itself is tiny, go eat your cupcakes somewhere else.
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  • Bikabout
    BikaboutJanuary 28, 2017
    Beautiful selection of regular and gluten-free cupcakes. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
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  • Bobby Rayheart icon on user image
    Bobby RayApril 30, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    The Southern Belle and Summertime are my regular menu favorites. Stop in each Friday for a new featured weekly cupcake!
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  • Nela L.
    Nela LichtscheidlNovember 18, 2013
    The Hot Mexican Chocolate cupcake is MAGNIFICENT! I highly recommend trying that one!
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  • Jen M.heart icon on user image
    Jen MareckNovember 8, 2019
    Cupcakes are muffins that believed in miracles!!! 👍😋🧁
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  • Rebecca B.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca BrownOctober 24, 2017
    Pretty tasty cupcakes. No seating inside but you can go next door to a cafe.
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    DC ShortsMay 27, 2014
    "The DC Shorts Film Festival is coming September 11-21. Add us as a friend, and we will keep you updated!
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  • Nausheen H.
    Nausheen HasanApril 20, 2013
    Really, the best RVC out there. Don't even bother to try any of the others.
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  • Abby
    AbbyMarch 15, 2014
    The gluten free/vegan black velvet cupcakes are to die for!
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  • Elizabeth W.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth WongApril 24, 2016
    Get the southern belle it's delicious red velvet
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  • Cassandra L.
    Cassandra LeszekFebruary 4, 2013
    There are other Ref Velvet cupcake locations but NONE are half as amazing as these are! My favorite - classic Vanilla Bean :-)
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  • Durrell L.
    Durrell L.August 18, 2012
    Oh my gawd!! The hazelnut cafe cupcake is amazing...southern belle cupcake is a dream in your mouth!
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  • Qiana M.
    Qiana McKoyFebruary 19, 2012
    The carrot cake and the Southern Belle are must-haves! I bring all my out of town guests here for a sweet treat!
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  • Jimmy K.heart icon on user image
    Jimmy KastnerSeptember 9, 2014
    There's a guy that comes by every night and cleans the place out. Try not to be behind him when this happens.
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  • Divya M.heart icon on user image
    Divya MoolchandaniOctober 22, 2013
    Their cupcakes are my go-to in the city when I'm craving one. $3.50 for one cupcake is at least a dollar too expensive for this size/quality cupcake.
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  • Tinu A.
    Tinu Abayomi-PaulApril 29, 2011
    If you're a Chocoholic, try the Black Velvet. Best cupcake I've ever had in my life, down to the icing. And it's Vegan & Gluten-ftee.
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  • Aaron S.heart icon on user image
    Aaron SmithMay 13, 2015
    Skip and head to Georgetown Cupcakes. If you stay, get the red velvet!
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  • Kia B.heart icon on user image
    Kia BSeptember 19, 2012
    The best cupcakes I've ever had and I normally don't like sweets. Highly recommended.
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  • Tinu A.
    Tinu Abayomi-PaulApril 29, 2011
    Got friends with wheat allergies? Vegetarians? Not only ate their cupcakes fantastic, just about everyone can eat something on the menu.
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  • Ronald B.
    Ronald BarbaJune 3, 2011
    Definitely grab a Southern Belle since it is the traditional red velvet. Personal flavour recommendation: Summertime.
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  • Shai B.heart icon on user image
    Shai Ben SadonAugust 29, 2017
    Gluten-free and vegen cupcakes are great!
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    NumuqueJuly 13, 2015
    their red velvet is over-delicious
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  • Danielle K.heart icon on user image
    Danielle KimbleAugust 10, 2014
    Red Velvet and the Carrot Cake was to die for
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  • Jenn V.
    Jenn ValOctober 1, 2011
    AMAZING Gluten Free options. I just had the white velvet and can't wait to go back for another.
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  • Sonora B.
    Sonora BostianJune 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    If you follow Red Velvet on Twitter, you get a secret password each Saturday that'll get you a free cupcake!
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  • Kimberly J.
    Kimberly JohnsonJune 30, 2011
    Southern Belle (aka Red Velvet) flavor is the absolute best red velvet cupcake in town! You gotta try it!
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  • Amy G.
    Amy GaskinsJanuary 23, 2012
    Great cupcakes, especially the Southern Belle. Seating is available inside Tangysweet next door.
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  • Glow I.heart icon on user image
    Glow IngOctober 28, 2013
    best red velvet cupcakes, although the last couple times the cake part was too dry.
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  • IJ B.
    IJ BellApril 17, 2014
    Call before you go to make sure they're not closing early. Don't trust their sign.
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  • Jerryheart icon on user image
    JerryMay 19, 2019
    The Vegan Chocolate was AMAZING!!!
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  • Sonora B.
    Sonora BostianFebruary 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    I adore the peanut butter chocolate - the cake has chocolate chips!
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  • Loreal M.
    Loreal MonroeJune 21, 2014
    Had the cookies and cream cupcake...tasty!
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  • Tiina E.
    Tiina E-MApril 25, 2014
    Black Velvet - glutein fee and vegan! Yammy.
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  • Jenelle G.
    Jenelle GibbonsDecember 9, 2011
    ALWAYS try the feature! If you don't like it, trade the 1/2 eaten one for another choice!
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  • Karan T.heart icon on user image
    Karan TamhaneOctober 6, 2015
    Red velvet cupcakes are amazing, of course.
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  • Patricia P.heart icon on user image
    Patricia ProctorJanuary 12, 2018
    Love the red velvet cupcakes!!
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  • Andrru K.
    Andrru KMay 15, 2013
    The carrot cake flavor is incredibly delicious!
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  • Eric A.
    Eric AndersenMay 13, 2012
    Wow! The signature red velvet cupcakes are delicious!
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  • Terrence G.
    Terrence GJanuary 12, 2013
    Get the carrot cake cupcakes they are wonderful!!
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  • Al C.
    Al CWoodsNovember 2, 2013
    Amazing cupcakes. Must go
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  • Todd W.heart icon on user image
    Todd WMarch 13, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Best cupcakes in the area.
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  • kazahelheart icon on user image
    kazahelAugust 22, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Best cupcakes in DC. Southern Belle (red velvet) is great, but strawberry is unmissable when it's featured.
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  • Rumana S.
    Rumana SiddikyJuly 6, 2011
    They earned their name with that red velvet cupcake. The cream cheese frosting is fantastic.
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  • 💫De'rick💫
    💫De'rick💫April 12, 2013
    I've been hearing a lot about these cupcakes...I have to give them a try!!!
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  • Mark
    MarkApril 21, 2013
    Peanut butter cupcake was outstanding.
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