James & the Giant Cupcake

"Bakery specializing in cupcakes in many gourmet & seasonal flavors, plus special-order cakes."

James & the Giant Cupcake is an Oakland bakery offering cupcakes in gourmet and seasonal flavors, plus special-order cakes. The bakery produces cupcakes in a wide range of flavors, including carrot cake, lemon blackberry, salted caramel, strawberry shortcake, and chocolate topped with an Oreo cookie, as well as custom-designed cakes for special occasions. Located at San Pablo and Alcatraz in Oakland, with a second location in the Jack London District; delivery is available. Customers frequently comment on the moist texture and balanced sweetness of the cupcakes, the visual quality of custom cakes, and the attentiveness of the staff.