Lenox Cupcakes

Fantastic cupcakes, great staff, cool location. Marianne and her team are fantastic. Great selection of cupcakes, cakes, cake pops and now fruit. Love the red velvet cupcakes.

I can’t wait to come back. We came here after lunch at Southbound next door. They were having a party and the owner had an event so the cupcakes were wiped out but 2 or 3, so we didn’t get to really see all the cupcake flavors available in the «flesh». I had been craving some so I decided to get the Strawberry filled with white cream and sugar on top. YUM! I WILL be back. And I love that the owner is a double minority. So empowering! Very cute shop. I could easily see hosting a luncheon or something there.

I scheduled a work lunch at Southbound and noticed that Lenox Cupcakes was right next door when looking at Google Maps for directions. I LOVE cupcakes. So after lunch, I made my way over. I was very surprised when I walked in. I thought the place was way too huge for the amount of supply they had. Just didn’t seem to fit.
I had a wonderful chat with the cashier about their cupcakes and the business while I scoped out their offerings. They have a lot of creative and beautiful looking cupcakes. I was really tempted by the cookie dough one (it has a mini cookie on top!). After consulting with her, I decided on coffee cookies and cream and caramel pecan crunch. I believe both are featured flavors rather than regular flavors. One cupcake is $ 2.95, but you can save some money buy purchasing a set of 2, 4, 6, etc.
I thought both cupcakes were just OK. I liked the size. You are getting a regular sized cupcake here, not a mini. So I thought the price was right. Overall, I thought that the concentration was more on the frosting and add-​ons rather than the cake. The coffee cookies and cream cake was pretty moist, but the caramel pecan crunch was a bit drier.
Takehome: If I am in the area again, I would be willing to try out some of the other options that were calling my name.

After searching and trying almost every cupcake company in Atlanta for our wedding, we found and fell in love with Lenox Cupcakes!!! Not only are they hands-​down truly the absolute most amazing, incredible cupcakes you will EVER eat, but the owner, Marianne, is the nicest, kindest, most easy, helpful person to work with! She went above and beyond to make our tasting, wedding, and experience extra-​special, and hassle-​free. The cupcake delivery/​set-​up was one of the only parts of my big day I was not at all worried about… and rightfully so, it was FLAWLESS. In fact, half the cupcakes were gone before the ceremony even started because they were so amazing that guests just couldn’t stop sneaking them off the cake table! We ordered enough for 3 cupcakes per guest, and ended up not even getting cupcakes for ourself because they were immediately all gone, with some guests addmitting they ate half a dozen or more because they were that incredible– great «problem» to have!
Then, when my husband returned the stand they let us use, Marianne even sent a box of DELICIOUS cupcakes home for us! They truly go the extra mile, and care about their business, cupcakes, and customers.
Their customer-​service is just as impeccible as their cupcakes & cakes. We could truly NEVER say enough glowing, amazing remarks and recommendations about Lenox Cupcakes! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I had a hankering for a Red Velvet cupcake after a grueling day of coding school at The Iron Yard and once I reached the train station in the Antique Row neighborhood, I remembered I had gone to Lenox Cupcakes a few times last year, when they re-​opened. From my conversation a few days ago with the woman who answered the back door that led to the kitchen (who I presume is the business owner), it seems that between the time they were in Buckhead and now in Chamblee, they were in the wholesale business and were not open to the public.
Anyway, I gave Lenox Cupcakes 3 stars last year shortly after their opening of their current location because of the meager furnishings, taking off 1 star because of this. With my box of 4 flavors last year (see photos), I firmly believed the cupcakes were more than worthy of 4 stars. Last week’s experience just shot up my opinion of this place 2 stars. Yes, 2 freakin’ stars, people.
The RV cupcake was fantastic. The cake was amazingly moist with the most luscious cream cheese frosting sweetened JUST RIGHT. I was stuffing my face as I made my way home, which resulted in red crumbs all over my face, lap, and car seat. Who cares!?!
What pushes up this rating up through the roof is the service that I received. I knocked on the back door, which has a note indicating that the patron does not have to go around to the front to enter, instead, just knock. I didn’t see a sign with the hours of operation so I wasn’t sure anyone would come. I knocked once and no one seemed to hear. Before leaving, totally understanding that it would be reasonable for the joint to be closed as the time was approaching 7 p.m., I thought I’d knock once more for the hell of it.
And then I heard light footsteps behind the metal door. The smiling woman invited me in and I got shy when I saw I’d walk through the kitchen, where there were two other women baking tons of cupcakes. She told me to just go through and she’d help me out front. The display was pretty sparse, as it was late in the day. I had vanilla (maybe birthday cake?), chocolate, caramel, and red velvet to select from. For some weird reason, I’ve been wanting red velvet cake, which before I thought was totally overrated. Anyway, she packed up my cupcake in a cute kraft paper box (with no extra cost like some new Atlanta cupcake competitors!) and when I asked the nice lady what time they usually closed on weekdays, she said 6 p.m. Come again? Did you pay attention to the aforementioned time? I was almost an hour past the time she said and when I brought that obvious face to her attention, she chuckled and said that as long as there’s someone working in the kitchen, they’ll open up their shop. If you want this rare special treatment, be sure to park out back. If you’re in the front and they’ve closed for the day, it would probably be hard for anyone to hear you from the kitchen.
Anyway, she walked me to the back door and bidded me farewell. This place is the shit and may replace my go-​to cupcake shop in Buckhead as my pick for best cupcakes in Atlanta. Seriously. And I am talking about just the cupcakes themselves. Throw in the service and it is hard to find a place more deserving of more buzz and love. Go check them out!

hidden gem. if you blink, you’ll miss this delicious hole in the wall. the cupcakes and cookies are fresh and full of yumminess. the cupcakes are incredibly moist.

Split a Strawberry and White Chocolate Raspberry with my co-​worker (and mid-​day partner in crime) because we could not choose just one! Both were delish and the service was fast and kind.

Lenox Cupcakes is delicious and catered to your request. I have never been disappointed when I order the cake. The price is right and it is not you normal everyday cake, it tastes and looks yummy!!!

Over priced and no taste. Purchased 3 different cupcakes and all tasted about the same bland! If you are going to charge a premium then use premium products. The frosting should be buttercream based not the lard that they used. Would not visit again and definitely would not recommend. Save your money and time and get them at Kroger

After discovering this awesome bakery over the summer I keep going back for more. Just stopped by today and Maryanne had maple bacon cupcakes fresh out of the oven. Oh my goodness the best seriously. Her cupcakes are not overly sweet (I’m sensitive to sweet and salty) they are moist and the flavors are developed. Her frosting is not typical sugary type but is a more refined upscale buttercream. She uses only the best ingredients and it shows. A dozen will be sent to my husbands office over the holidays.

Unfortunately, Lenox cupcakes are not much to talk about. The cupcakes taste the same (whether vanilla based or chocolate based). We got the raspberry white chocolate and a cookie dough. Overall, the first thing that you taste in both cupcakes is an overwhelming amount of sweetness, loosing the unique taste that the cupcake claims to have. Also the frosting on both cakes were a little weak and need more substance. Both frostings tasted like they had too much butter and literally tasted like whipped butter. Overall, I will not be returning to this cupcake shoppe.

LOVE this place — definitely the best cupcakes in the ATL!
I wandered into Lenox after lunching at Southbound one day. Y’all — push in the door — push it hard! — because that door sticks and you’ll think they are closed. The room is very open, a terrific space for a bridal shower, baby shower, or kids cupcake decorating party. There is a small cupcake with that day’s offerings of cupcakes inside, and MaryAnn is usually working the counter. She is so sweet!
What makes these cupcakes sooooooooo great? Two things: amazing cake and terrific frosting. I’ve tried several of the cupcakes, but always come back to vanilla, although the chocolate is really good too. The cake is always moist, not so sweet, and just the perfect amount. The frosting-​to-​cupcake ratio is very in-​check here, making this an easy cupcake to bite into and enjoy. MaryAnn told me the frosting they use (Italian crème?), but whatever it is, its soft, delicate, not-​too-​sweet, and creamy.
My favorite is the vanilla birthday cake, followed closely by the chocolate birthday cake, followed closely by lemon. My favorite are the mini-​cupcakes, which are always a hit when I bring them into the office. They are two-​bite cupcakes, but dressed up just as fancy and taste just as delicious as their bigger cousins. She doesn’t have them all the time, but when she does, I buy her out.
I’ve had cupcakes from all over town — believe me when I say that these are the best in Atlanta. Seriously — that icing is amazing! Definitely follow them on Facebook, and if you’re looking for a spot for a party, here you go!

I have been searching for the «perfect» cupcake in atlanta for quite some time. I happened to pass by Lenox Cupcakes on the way to dinner and decided to stop in and check it out. The girl working was very sweet and helpful. I ended up ordering the cookie dough cupcake, salted caramel, cookies and crème, red velvet, and a chocolate dipped shortbread cookie.
These cupcakes were delicious! The shortbread cookie was also very good. These are by far the best cupcakes I have tried in atlanta so far (and I have tried a lot!) I plan on going back tomorrow for more!

oh my gosh… white chocolate raspberry, salted carmel & dulce de leche…
HEAVENLY FROSTING IT WAS DELISH. I mean the frosting is the most important part of the experience. Lenox’s frosting is up there with the cream cheese frosting from Publix. The chocolate cake on dulce has a nice river of carmel or something running through it and it was DIVINE. The white cake on the white choco + raspberry was a little dry which is hard to believe because it had a little nugget of yumminess running thru it as well. this is the only reason why im giving them a 4 instead of a 5.

I love cake, probably more than anyone! As a birthday present I was taken here for cupcakes.
We went around 4pm on a Saturday and they were almost out of cupcakes. We were told they were baking more and to come back in 30 minutes. When we returned in 30 mins the new ones were almost gone!
I tried 4 different types. White Chocolate, Strawberry Swirl, Red Velvet, and English Toffee.
All were great. The next day I did have to warm the cupcake in the microwave for a few seconds.
I plan to go back and try more flavors.
This place is definitely worth trying!

I love cupcakes. And yes, I love Lenox Cupcakes as well. The only thing I’m not a fan of is maybe the price and the fact that they don’t have a water or milk station.
I got a Chocolate Coco-​Nut and my cousin got the original Coco-​Nut. Both were devine and very sweet. Maybe a little too sweet. After eating only half the cupcake, I was parched to death.
$ 5 per cupcake is a little ridiculous. I understand each and every cupcake is made from scratch, but seriously… $ 5 for a CUPCAKE?!
Love this place but can’t frequent it too much. It’d break my wallet apart and give me a sugar rush that’d last for days. It is worth a try though guys.

Yes, Atlanta… we have yet another seller of cupcakes in our fair city.
Why???
Located in Phipps Plaza in what use to be the Gourmet Dog Food store… next to Belks on the Second level… lots of unused space in this store… and I asked… all baking is done on the premsis.
As I;m leaving the mall, a security guard says… do u want a cupcake… first thought… if they are so good, why is he giving them away… he says that the owner gives the extras left over at closing to the various stores and security instead of throwing them away… and not being the kinda gurl to turn down a cupcake, I reply… YES!
oooooooooo…I can taste the cavity forming as I bit into it… These cupcakes are tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sweet…
The next day… one of my facebook friends send me their «secret» word, which Lenox Cupcakes post on their facebook page daily to get a ½ priced cupcake. They ask that you come in and quietly and let the clerks know the word as not to give it away to anyone who isnt their facebook friend.
I got the ½ price cupcake… only to say… again…tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooo sweet.
They’ve got to be using a bag of sugar per cupcake. Cupcakes range in price from $ 3 – 5

I have now gone to Phipps Plaza twice in one week. Since moving to Atlanta last August, I had only been there twice before then. After my second visit to Lenox Cupcakes, I don’t think I’ll be back that often anymore, maybe in a couple months now. I wanted to try several cupcakes before I wrote this, but the fourth was enough.
The shop looks really dark from the outside if you’re walking towards Belk. It’s kind of offputting because it makes it look not open if nobody else is in there. On my first visit on a Saturday morning, I met the owner, and she was super nice. The girls on the second visit were really nice too, and considering some other cupcake shops around town I’ve been in, that’s a sure plus. There are some with super rude cashiers. The shop is really cute. There are cupcake shirts and aprons, and some themed cupcake décor sets.
They have ten flavors that are the same each day, plus 2 rotating flavors that change every day. Most of the cupcakes I had were flavors of the day.
First I had the Red Velvet, which was definitely my favorite of them all. I don’t know what possessed me to get red velvet, because I don’t really care for cream cheese frosting most of the time, but I ate that one up.
The Chocolate Caramel I am still not so sure about. It was leaking caramel as I ate it, I kid you not. I’m not sure if I accidentally got it too warm by placing a hot plate near it for a couple minutes, or if this happened because I waited till the next day to eat it and left it at room temperature, or if it really is that liquid inside as is. But that caramel was not good. It tasted a lot like maple syrup. The chocolate cake was good though. This is a Saturday flavor, but you can get a vanilla cake version every day.
Today I got the Mocha one which would be my second favorite. It’s a chocolate cake like before, with mocha buttercream, and it’s topped with a chocolate covered espresso bean.
The other flavor on Wednesdays is Lemon and this was not good. First of all, I pulled off half the frosting. The cake didn’t even reach the top of the liner, like it didn’t even rise. It was pretty dense too, although not a dense as the cupcakes I once made with cornstarch instead of baking powder… but I was reminded of them with this cake. The lemony flavor is nice but I feel like the frosting was piled on to make up for the fact the cake was barely there.
The only other complaint I have is that there is no uniformity to the cupcakes that I would expect from a cupcake bakery, although I am assuming this is a problem with the chocolate cake as this happened with the mocha and the chocolate caramel: the cake overflows along some side making the cupcake asymmetric on top, and also something I expect from my kitchen because I just pour at random. I posted up a picture of it on the mocha cupcake. Cupcakes are the standard Atlanta $ 2.50 each, no more than that, despite any other reviews claims at prices.
I’ll come back sometime, but Lenox Cupcakes, it’s not you, it’s that Lamborghini on the first floor. I swear.

I recently discovered Lenox Cupcakes and was eager to try it out. I decided to stop by today and pick up 6 for the office. As many have said, they are located on the 2^nd floor, right next to Belk at Phipps. I was greeted and helped out by the nicest lady. I don’t know if it was the lighting or the decoration but the placed seemed very cold and distant. The cupcake themselves were just alright in comparison to other places in town. The cake wasn’t very moist, and the frosting was way too sweet in my opinion. I had a feeling that the cupcake weren’t fresh because some of the frosting were crusty. This is what I got:
Red Velvet: The frosting had so much sugar that you feel the granules.
Strawberry: Scream artificial flavors.
Caramel Vanilla: Sweet!
Chocolate Dream: Didn’t taste
Chocolate Whisper: This one tasted like it had no sugar.
After trying Lenox Cupcakes, Cami’s Cupcakes, Matty’s, and Atlanta Cupcakes, I would say Atlanta Cupcakes is my top pick. Their originality in flavors and presentation is unmatched.

I’m in deep trouble. They opened their shop within walking distance from my office. This does not bode well for my waistline at all.
I stopped in late this morning to check it out. They were a bit picked over, which was disappointing. I was hoping for a sunny lemon or strawberry. I settled on the chocolate whisper and vanilla/​chocolate. The icing is as good as I remember. The icing to cake ratio was just as I like it.
Maybe I’m getting senile, but I think these are smaller than when they were delivery only. I also felt that the cake was a little more dry, probably because they’d been sitting for a little while. The price has gone up. It’s now $ 2.50/cupcake instead of $ 2, but I’m sure their overhead has gone up as well. What they lost in size and freshness, they gained in convenience.