Gigi Cupcakes - Cypress

Very disappointing the last 2 times, the cupcakes are very stale! We used to come here often, the cupcake flavors were good and they always tasted fresh. Not sure what is going on lately, but it's not what it used to be. I might give them one last chance, but there are too many other choices to keep wasting money in stale cupcakes.

When we entered, there were no other customers, and the selection of flavors was quite limited. We decided to try the cake balls, the strawberry shortcake cupcake, and the wedding cake cupcake. The cake balls, also known as cake pops, were just okay—nothing special and a lot denser than ones I’ve had elsewhere. The strawberry shortcake cupcake was absurdly sweet. The frosting-to-cake ratio was laughable: 75% frosting to just 25% cake. To top it off, the cake itself was quite dry. The wedding cake cupcake was no better, with the same problematic ratio and overwhelming sweetness. I took one bite and ended up tossing the rest. At around $2 for the cake balls and $3.50 for the cupcakes, I felt like it was a waste of money. I won't be coming back.

Ellen, the friendly and knowledgeable lady at the counter, was a delight. She was ready to provide thorough details about every cupcake I asked about. I mentioned it was my first visit and asked for her top recommendations. She suggested the wedding cake cupcake—which I ended up choosing. They also had a sample of strawberry shortcake available, and after tasting it, I was impressed by how moist and delicate it was. It definitely heightened my anticipation for my own selection. Ellen explained how cupcakes travel best, but I gave her that "no way" look and said my cupcake wasn't making it home with me—I had to enjoy it right then and there at one of their two outdoor tables (sadly, there's no seating inside). The cupcake was quite good, with plenty of icing (almost too much for my taste). However, I was a bit let down because it didn't match the moisture and delicacy of that little strawberry sample. Nonetheless, it was still delicious. Prices are $3.25 each or $36 for a dozen. I also felt they could be slightly larger for the price. Although the store wasn’t crowded, there was a steady stream of customers coming in and out, indicating that it’s definitely popular. I’ll be back, Gigi—no doubt about it! There are so many tempting flavors to try, and I’m particularly excited for the salted caramel. But for now, the “Chunky Monkey” will just stick to one cupcake at a time!

Tough. Dry. Stale. Tasteless. I really wish I could get my $20 back. The pink takeout bag is adorable, which is why I'm giving it a two-star rating.

My review of Gigi's is consistent with those filed by many other folks in terms of personal experience. I've found Gigi's cupcakes typically stale, salty and excessively sugary. Hence, I do not feel their cupcakes are of premium quality and one would do better buying cupcakes from H-E-B; just saying....