Would you have the heart to eat them? 8 must-visit cupcake shops that are super cute and popular

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Cupcakes are small and adorable, making them one of the top choices for many when it comes to desserts. Especially when cupcakes come in cute designs, it’s even harder to take a bite.《ETtoday Eastday Travel Cloud》Selected 8 dessert shops that serve these super cute cupcakes — they’re as healing as they get.

▲ Secret Garden of Toshitsune. (Photo / fromSecret Garden of Toshitsune fan page)

1. Secret Garden of Toshitsune
The Toshitsune characters have garnered much attention in recent years, with their healing and adorable looks that are incredibly relaxing to see. The Secret Garden of Toshitsune Light Meal Café, opened in Taiwan in early April this year, is a themed café based on the Toshitsune franchise. When it comes to cupcakes, they’ve taken it to the next level by placing the entire head of a Poopu (a character) on top — the level of cuteness is just too much to bear before taking a bite.

Address: 2F, No. 2, Lane 40, Alley 181, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: (02)2775-5161
Business hours: 11:00–22:00
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▲ MooQ Cupcakes. (Photo / fromMooQ Cupcakes fan page)

2. MooQ Cupcakes
MooQ Cupcakes is an online bakery that accepts all kinds of customized cake orders. But here’s the highlight: no matter what cartoon character you want, they can recreate it with amazing accuracy. Familiar characters like Chibi Maruko-chan, Kochi Tiger, SpongeBob, and even currently popular ones like Yo-kai Watch and Minions can all be presented in cupcake form. However, due to the customization, you’ll need to wait a while before picking up your order — but that doesn’t diminish its charm at all.

Address: No. 7, Lane 9, Alley 385, Jingping Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City
Phone: (02)2246-5093
Business hours: 10:00–19:00 (closed after 3pm on Sundays)
Email: thecatmok@msn.com
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▲ Cloudy Cupcake. (Photo / fromCloudy Cupcake fan page)

3. Cloudy Cupcake
Ever seen a dessert shop that launches different themed cakes according to holidays? Cloudy Cupcake has been around for six years and has established quite a reputation in the cupcake world. What’s most special is how they roll out different themed cupcakes according to seasons, and they can even create cupcakes that resemble everyday objects — you might look at one and think it’s the real thing. Still wondering what gift to exchange during Christmas? This could be a great choice.

Clouddy Cupcakes (Xinyi Eslite Branch)
Address: B2, No. 11, Songgao Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City
Phone: (02)2722-2586
Business Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–22:00 | Fri–Sat 11:00–23:00
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▲CUPETIT Cupatea Financiers. (Photo/FromCUPETIT Cupatea Financiers Facebook Page)

4. CUPETIT Cupatea Financiers
CUPETIT Cupatea Financiers is a cupcake shop known for its innovative flavors. Bold taste combinations attract cake enthusiasts from all over. With each cupcake featuring layered ingredients, the rich textures deliver a deeply satisfying experience—beauty that lies within. For stylish and refined cupcakes, this is the place to go.

Address: 1F, No. 336, Section 2, Fuxing S. Rd., Taipei City
Phone: (02)2738-7750
Business Hours: 11:30–20:00 (Closed on Mondays)
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▲Les Bebes Pastry. (Photo/FromLes Bebes Pastry Facebook Page)

5. Les Bebes Pastry
Often likened to the sophisticated and elegant intellectual woman of the cupcake world, Les Bebes Pastry may feature minimal decoration, but the texture of each cake shines through. A layer of icing atop a lemon cake base showcases what true simple beauty is—not just in appearance, but in the taste that lets you experience understated elegance firsthand.

Address: 1F, No. 10, Lane 295, Section 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: (02)2784-7460
Business Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–21:00 | Fri–Sat 11:00–22:00
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▲Soft Metal British Restaurant. (Photo/FromSoft Metal Facebook Page)

6. Soft Metal British Restaurant
Soft Metal British Restaurant serves authentic British cuisine, born from traditional British cooking techniques and culture imported directly from the UK. Enjoying afternoon tea here offers a completely different experience compared to other venues. The vintage-inspired, retro-chic decor creates an ambiance as if you’ve been transported to Britain for a classic afternoon tea in a leisurely afternoon setting.

Address: No. 50, Lane 79, Section 1, Xiangshang Rd., Taichung City
Phone: (04)2302-3292
Business hours: Monday to Friday 08:30–20:00; Saturday to Sunday 08:00–20:30 (Closed on Tuesdays)
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▲Brick Works LEGO-themed Restaurant. (Photo / Screenshot fromthe BRICK Works Taipei fan page)

7. Brick Works LEGO-themed Restaurant
What!? There are LEGO cupcakes too? At the LEGO-themed restaurant, visitors can enjoy a variety of LEGO-inspired meals, and kids can also have fun with LEGO here — there’s something to eat and play with too. Using LEGO-made forks and spoons to enjoy your delicious food is another sweet experience.

Brick Works LEGO-themed Restaurant, Uni-President Zhonghe Branch
Address: 3F, Uni-President Zhonghe Mall, No. 122, Section 3, Zhongshan Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City
Phone: (02)7739-5575
Business hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:00–22:00; Friday–Saturday 11:00–22:30
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▲Cupcake from Cuppy Cat Cupcakes. (Photo / Screenshot fromthe Cuppy Cat Cupcakes fan page)

8. Cuppy Cat Cupcakes
Located in Taipei’s Dongcheng district, Cuppy Cat Cupcakes is known for selling adorable cakes, with various fondant designs being one of the shop’s signatures. A simple cupcake, enhanced with fondant, becomes a unique treat you won’t want to eat — remember to take a photo before taking a bite, or you’ll be sorry afterward.

Address: Third store along the alley at 26, Lane 205, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 0961548877
Business hours: Monday to Sunday: 12:00–22:00
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