Gigi’s Cupcakes of Granger

These cupcakes are great if you like paying for an overpriced, over iced cupcake that could’ve been made out of a Betty crocker box mix.
The cupcakes were nothing special. They had names indicating their flavors but when you eat them you cannot find any hint of flavor to them. I’m not sure how a lemon cake can taste like a coconut cake but they do.
The cupcakes are advertised as having a filling, but they either have a pea sized amount, or 3 tablespoons of overly sweet nastiness.
But before you even find these flaws in the cakes, you have to climb Mount Icing. I love icing on cupcakes, but these cakes are piled high with overly sweet butter cream that could be found in a can. Don’t let their different colors or fancy names fool you, we got a whole box of cupcakes with different color and «flavored» buttercreams and they all taste the same.
The only cupcake out of 6 that we could finish was the midnight chocolate one, but the bar was set very low once we tried the other options. The others ended up in the trash, along with mine and my family’s hopes and dreams of eating delicious cupcakes.

A bit too much frosting for my liking but they are super cute and fun for a special occasion. Beside the creative flavors and presentation are perfection.

Yay! They have Gluten Free cupcakes! I hade a chocolate one that was like a flourless chocolate cake. An AMAZING flourless chocolate cake. Highly recommend stopping by this place!

First time I have heard of Gigi’s Cupcakes and I love their cupcakes — better yet, they have gluten-​free cupcakes and not just in one flavor. They have three GF flavors: chocolate, birthday surprise (my favorite) and a candy bar flavor, covered in candy bar pits. The girls that work there have all been as sweet as the frosting. A big plus is they have game day cupcakes which my clients are in love with due to ND pride! Will always come back here for some goodies…

I just continue to love this place even though we live all the way in California. I called Gigi’s about a special order. I was 20 weeks pregnant and wanted to do a cupcake gender reveal with all my family that live in Indiana. I ordered 2 dozen mini cupcakes. The trick was, I only wanted 2 of those cupcakes to be infused with a colored frosting based on our ultrasound results. Because of the time difference, I asked if my sister could pick up the cupcakes the day of the ultrasound and if they could infuse the 2 cupcakes upon pick-​up. The minute I found out the gender in the ultrasound, I quickly texted my sister. Her name was on the order, so the staff knew exactly what their job was when she arrived!
The cupcakes turned out perfectly, and on the count of 3 my family bit into their mini cupcakes and 2 lucky family members (My Mom and Aunt) got the surprise gender reveal… that it’s a boy!
Love continuing to have special milestones celebrated with Gigi’s cupcakes!

The first time I had Gigi’s was in Las Vegas and it has NOT been my last! One of the best kisses of my life even involved a Gigi’s Wedding Cake Cupcake We have driven hours out of our way for Gigi’s so when one opened up about an hour from where I live, I could not contain my excitement!!! It’s been a couple years now, but just about everytime I’m near South Bend, I stop in! My absolute favorite is the Wedding Cake!!! I’m not too big on cake in general but LOVE frosting!!! That’s why Gigi’s is my favorite!!! ALL the amazing frosting!!! And the cake is pretty good too!!! Just sad I missed the Cotton Candy flavor this year but I’ll be back soon for another Wedding Cake

Gigi’s cupcakes are sooooo good! We always get the wedding cake or princess cupcake. My three yr old and I make this part of our special mommy daughter dates because of the cute atmosphere and awesome looking cupcakes! Their frosting is heavenly, so smooth and rich! Definitely suggest this bakery for a wonderful treat!

The cupcakes here are very good, although not particularly special or amazing. What really sets Gigi’s apart for me is the great customer service. They are always willing to accommodate you and customize your orders if you give them enough notice. I was in a few weeks ago and couldn’t make up my mind (and kept changing my mind) and the girl at the counter was very patient with me and offered her own suggestions. It’s also great that they have gluten free options! Their menu rotates, so make sure you check beforehand if there is anything specific you want.

Stopped in an got a ½ dozen cupcakes in a variety of flavors. They were okay good… not the best I’ve ever had. Thought they were extremely over priced… Paid over $ 22 for 6… half the cupcake was frosting and they weren’t very moist… i expected alot more for the cost!

Loved Gigi’s Cupcakes! I went in for the first time over the weekend. The ladies behind the counter were awesome! They welcomed everyone as they came in the door. They explained things and made you feel comfortable if it was your first time at Gigi’s. They had cookie samples to taste before you bought anything. The store had a line out the door but the girls were still happy and smiling. They made the ordering process seem simple and smooth. I had a text offer for free coupon. These can sometimes get confusing but the girls said no problem and have me my total for the rest of the cupcakes. I ordered cupcakes and a cookie. The cupcakes were awesome but the cookies were just as good. I will go back again and again! I will make sure to suggest Gigi’s to friends and family in the South Bend/​Granger area!!!

Gigi’s is good but there is WAY too much frosting. It isn’t a huge deal as you can scrape it off but when I asked if I could order a batch with less frosting, I was told no. Also, recently, the cupcakes have been very dense and dry. I love these ladies so I want them to succeed. I had Yummy Cupcakes today and felt that their ratio of frosting to cake was MUCH better and the had a softer interior.

Gigi’s Rocks… The Bourbon and Carrot Cupcakes are by far my favorite… The frosting is amazing… I have eaten many boxes, and can tell you there is no other that even comes close!

The people a couple of comments down are full of garbage! These are the best cupcakes you’ll ever eat in South Bend area.

I have been to many cupcake bakeries around this area, stretching from downtown south bend to elkhart and all the way to upper Michigan. I must admit that the cupcakes at GiGi’s far exceed any cupcake I’ve had the pleasure of indulging in.
The frosting could potentially intimidate a novice foodie but as an experienced member of the food community, let me tell you that the true gem of GiGi’s is the cheesecake cupcake kept in the refrigerator… ask for it and get ready to have your taste buds explode.

I am gluten free and the GF cupcakes here are pure desert heaven! I love the energy of the staff who work there, Gigi’s has top notch customer service.
This is a cupcake for frosting lovers and I am!

I agree with most of the other reviewes. I’ve tried about 10 different kinds of cupcakes from Gigis and all but the carrot were dry, dense, and lacking in flavor. However, after tasting a few different varietes, I realized that it was the buttercream frosting that was really ruining things. I thought maybe I just didn’t like buttercream so I tried it elsewhere… nope, it’s not me. It’s Gigi’s. Cream cheese frosting was okay. Two stars because the carrot cupcake with cream cheese was alright. It’s worth the extra drive downtown for better tasting cupcakes.

I completely agree with E.S.K., I don’t understand why people like these cupcakes. They are dry and spongy (spongy where there is filling) and while I LOVE frosting, even massive amounts of frosting, this frosting is dense and does not even taste good. The frosting tasted a little like chemicals. I am not a fan, but some of my coworkers just love them.

I love cupcakes! I would gladly stand in line for an hour to get a good cupcake! I am a professional cupcake consumer… my motto is «buy one to inhale, buy another to savor»! Unfortunately, Gigi’s Cupcakes did not make me swoon… they made me sick! There is so much frosting that it is way too sweet and the cake is tiny under the mountain of frosting… with little flavor. They are beautiful cupcakes but to eat one is like committing sugar suicide. I am so disappointed. Looks like I will be traveling to Chicago for my cupcake fix… Sprinkles here I come!

Do people really like these cupcakes or do they just think they’re supposed to like them to be «in»?
I’ve been given a few by coworkers here and there over the past couple of months. I couldn’t believe how much they weigh. Must be well over a lb each! They are the strangest cupcakes. The cake itself is very dry (probably to support the massive amount of frosting). And the frosting is so dense and heavy. I ate about half of that first one I was given and it was kinda gross. My co-​workers were all excited and I didn’t want to be a much of a downer and say I thought they were terrible so I just said they were OK but I wasn’t much of a cupcake person. Now whenever one shows up on my desk it goes in the trash.

I had never heard of Gigi’s Cupcakes before hearing they had opened up in South Bend. I decided to check them out and was astounded at the height/​amount of frosting on the cupcakes! Came to find out that this was their signature for their company and really loved it. I know some places can be a bit stingy with the frosting. However, I must admit, I can never finish ALL of the frosting on my cupcakes here! lol
Pros:
–GREAT customer service. Every time I come in here, I am greeted with a smile and a, «Hello! How are you?» And every time I leave, I get a, «Thanks for coming to Gigi’s! See you next time!» Absolutely wonderful customer service. Also, be sure to sign up for/​ask about their rewards program, which basically entails you to $ 5 off after spending $ 50. This turns out to be super easy to do as I have already redeemed 3 of these $ 5 off rewards. Ha!
–The price point for these cupcakes is not too high. I think the price could stand to be lower, but with the amount of frosting they put on their cupcakes, I think that’s why the price is a bit higher.
–I love the creativity of their cupcakes as far as flavor combinations. I like that there is a set menu of what flavors to expect daily, as well as a few surprise flavors each day too!
–Delicious cupcakes! Although I can never finish all of my frosting, these cupcakes are INSANELY good! They clearly put a lot of love and care into baking these lovelies. Cake is always moist and frosting is always perfect, never too sweet, but juuuuuust right.
Cons:
–This is a VERY small space. There are only 2 tiny booths and 2 tables. They have recently moved a few things around, which was a good idea, but it’s still the same amount of seating. And with the amount of foot traffic they get, which is awesome, doesn’t allow for bigger groups to stay and enjoy their cupcakes. I’m surprised since Gigi’s is a chain, they didn’t opt for getting a bigger place, but hopefully they will be able to move to one in the near future as their popularity is only growing!
–No vegan cupcakes. Now, I was happy to see that there were gluten-​free cupcakes. Awesome. But this is 2014 and TONS of people are vegan — a lot more people than businesses assume are. They need to get options, and more than just one (boring) daily vegan vanilla cupcake, for example. There, in my opinion, should be at least 3 great vegan flavors per day, which is what Yummy Cupcakes will be doing once they open, which will draw a LOT of customers. People appreciate when there are options. This is not only for vegans or those with allergies, but even for those who simply want to make a healthy shift in their lifestyle overall. Gigi’s needs to step up to the plate, or they will lose a lot of business. Lots of people on their Facebook page have also been asking about vegan cupcakes and they said they have been working on some, which is great, so hopefully they come out with those soon so people with a vegan diet or simply food allergies/​special diets can also enjoy these delicious cupcakes with friends who aren’t vegan.