When it comes to birthdays, cupcakes are the best – there’s no need to cut slices and they’re the perfect serving size. Plus, they’re just so darn cute. Visit one of these cupcake shops to find the perfect birthday cupcakes or anytime you feel like a little something sweet.

by Hayley Markowitz

Bert & Boo’s

This family owned location with an open bakery lets you see how the cupcakes take shape.
Icing: Buttercream or cream cheese.
Kid Favorites: Oreo and Confetti.
Location: 3900 Old McEver Rd., Acworth. 678-540-5833. bertandboos.com
Cost: $ 1.75
Mini Cupcakes: Special order only, $10 dozen.

Sprinkles

The world’s first cupcake bakery with a Cupcake ATM available 24/7.
Icing: Buttercream or cream cheese, with the consistency of ice cream.
Kid Favorites: Strawberry with naturally flavored icing.
Location: Lenox Square Mall. 404-846-1599. sprinkles.com
Cost: $3.75
Mini Cupcakes: Select flavors available, $2; or pre-order any flavors.     
Specials: Deals announced through social media channels.

GiGi’s Cupcakes

With over 80 locations nationwide, all shops are locally owned with cupcakes baked in house.
Icing: Buttercream or cream cheese piped on high and thick.
Kid Favorites: Kiddie Kake, vanilla with a soft blue buttercream, rainbow sprinkles and gummy worm.
Location: Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Kennesaw, Marietta, Peachtree City and Norcross. gigiscupcakesusa.com
Cost: $3.50
Mini Cupcakes: Available individually at some locations for $1.50 each.
Specials: Deals announced over social media channels.

Georgetown Cupcake

This bakery has an open kitchen so customers can view the cupcakes being baked, frosted and decorated.
Icing: Buttercream or cream cheese with fresh fruit and chocolate for flavoring and color, no dyes.
Kid Favorites: Vanilla birthday.
Location: 267 East Paces Ferry Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-257-6502. georgetowncupcake.com
Cost: $3
Mini Cupcakes: Special order only, 24 for $32.     
Specials: Deals announced through social media channels.

CamiCakes

Started in Florida by a mom who named her shop after daughter Camille, CamiCakes has five locations in metro Atlanta.
Icing: Buttercream or cream cheese.
Kid Favorites: Classic Cami, the signature yellow cake with classic pink buttercream frosting.
Location: Alpharetta, Buckhead, Camp Creek, Smyrna and Vinings. CamiCakes.com
Cost: $3
Mini Cupcakes: Available for $1.50 each.
Specials: Tues., 2-4 p.m. All standard size cupcakes, $2 each.

Sugar Moon Bake Shop

This shop in Decatur’s Oakhurst Village is known for making cupcakes like grandma’s.
Icing: Just the right amount of buttercream or cream cheese.
Kid Favorites: Birthday cake, vanilla on vanilla with multicolored sprinkles.
Location: 707C E. Lake Dr., Decatur, 404-377-3354. sugarmoonbakeshop.com
Cost: $2.80
Mini Cupcakes: Available by the dozen, $16.    
Specials: Check Scout Mob for current deals.  

Cupcake Endulgers Boutique

Two former teachers opened this bakery with a great seating area and drive-thru window.
Icing: Light and fluffy buttercream or cream cheese.
Kid Favorites: Vanilla bean cake with vanilla buttercream frosting.
Location: 749 Moreland Ave., Suite A101, Atlanta. 404-996-6995. cupcakeendulgers.com
Cost: $2.75
Mini Cupcakes: Every Monday,  $1.25; other days by special order only.    Specials: Deals announced through social media channels.

Miss Mamie’s

Located in the historic Marietta square with about 20 different flavors offered daily.
Icing: Buttercream and cream cheese.
Kid Favorites: S’mores, devil’s food cake filled with a homemade marshmallow fluff and chocolate buttercream icing topped with a graham cracker.
Location: 156 Roswell St., Marietta, 678-290-9811. missmamiescupcakes.com
Cost: $3    
Mini Cupcakes: Available by the dozen, $12.
Specials: Buy 5 regular cupcakes and get 1 free and Groupons.

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