The Cup in St Louis, MO
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The Cup

Cupcake shop in Central West End, St Louis, MO 63108: opening hours, location and what to order.

Cupcake shop Hours listed
Get directions (314) 367-6111 See the menu

Opening hours

 
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Monday10 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday10 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday10 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday10 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday9:30 AM – 8 PM
Saturday9:30 AM – 8 PM
SundayClosed

55 hours a week across 6 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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28 Maryland Plaza Rear, St Louis, MO 63108

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Address28 Maryland Plaza Rear, St Louis, MO 63108
NeighborhoodCentral West End
Phone(314) 367-6111
StyleCupcake shop
CountySaint Louis
Time zoneCentral Time
From city center2.4 mi northeast

About The Cup

Set at 28 Maryland Plaza Rear (63108), The Cup is a cupcake shop roughly 2.4 mi from downtown St Louis, heading northeast. Besides being a cupcake shop, it is also listed as cake shop.

It is one of 104 bakeries and sweet shops we list in St Louis, which works out to one bakery per 2,689 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Pharaoh's Donuts, less than 0.1 mi away.

The Cup opens as early as 9:30 AM and stays open until 8 PM on its longest day, for about 55 hours across 6 days a week. Sunday is a closed day, so stock up on Saturday.

What to order

Typical items at a cupcake shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Classic cupcakes

  • Chocolate on chocolateMoist cocoa cupcake topped with a tall swirl of fudgy chocolate buttercream and a scattering of chocolate shavings.
  • Red velvet cupcakeTender, faintly cocoa red cupcake crowned with a tangy cream cheese frosting and a few red cake crumbs.
  • Lemon dropZesty lemon cupcake with a sweet-tart lemon buttercream and a sliver of candied lemon peel on top.
  • Strawberry cupcakePink cupcake made with real strawberry purée and topped with a fresh strawberry frosting that tastes like summer fruit.

Signature flavors

  • Maple bacon cupcakeMaple-sweetened cake topped with maple buttercream and a strip of candied bacon, mixing smoky and sweet flavors.
  • Salted caramel cupcakeBrown sugar cupcake with a gooey caramel center, caramel buttercream and a few flakes of sea salt for contrast.
  • Cookies & cream cupcakeChocolate cupcake with crushed sandwich cookies whipped into the frosting and a cookie half pressed on top.
  • Peanut butter cupChocolate cupcake with creamy peanut butter frosting and a chopped peanut butter cup garnish; salty, sweet and rich.

Filled cupcakes

  • Lemon meringue cupcakeLemon cupcake filled with tangy curd and topped with a swirl of meringue toasted until its peaks turn amber.
  • Strawberry shortcake cupcakeVanilla cake filled with chopped fresh strawberries and topped with a light whipped cream frosting.
  • Cannoli cupcakeCupcake filled with sweetened ricotta and mini chocolate chips, topped with crushed pieces of crisp cannoli shell.
  • Black bottom cupcakeChocolate cupcake baked around a cheesecake center studded with chocolate chips; dense, tangy and frosting-free.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around Noon.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
  • Closed on Sundays — plan weekend treats for Saturday.
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The Cup in St Louis, MO
The Cup
A well decorated mango flavoured cake during birthday celebration — illustrative photo
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Birthday Cake (decorated) — illustrative photo
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Birthday Cake by 'Valentina's Cakes' in Binghamton, New York — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about The Cup

What are The Cup's hours?
The Cup's listed hours are Mon–Thu: 10 AM – 6:30 PM; Fri–Sat: 9:30 AM – 8 PM; Sun: Closed. Holiday hours can differ.
Is The Cup open on Sunday?
No, The Cup is listed as closed on Sundays.
What time does The Cup open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 9:30 AM on Friday.
Where is The Cup located?
The Cup is at 28 Maryland Plaza Rear, St Louis, MO 63108, in the Central West End neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for The Cup?
The listed phone number is (314) 367-6111.
What should I order at The Cup?
As a cupcake shop, typical picks include Chocolate on chocolate, Red velvet cupcake, Maple bacon cupcake, and Salted caramel cupcake. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near The Cup?
Nearby options include Pharaoh's Donuts (less than 0.1 mi), Insomnia Cookies (less than 0.1 mi), and Hot Box Cookies (0.3 mi).

Bakeries near The Cup

Pharaoh's Donuts
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Insomnia Cookies
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Hot Box Cookies
Hot Box Cookies3 N Euclid Ave, St Louis
0.3 mi awayCookie shop
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0.3 mi awayFrench bakery
Panera Bread
Panera Bread23 S Euclid Ave, St Louis
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Cake Fusion
Cake Fusion5305 Pershing Ave, St Louis
0.7 mi awayCake shop
Patty's Cheesecakes
Patty's Cheesecakes3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis
0.7 mi awayCake shop
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