BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Cupcake Royale closing in West Seattle after Monday

(WSB file photo)

Five months ago, we reported on Cupcake Royale‘s statement that they would eventually close its West Seattle cafés (and its others). No timeline, at the time. Now there is one – next Monday is CR’s last WS day. Here’s the announcement we received from proprietor Jody Hall:

Thank you and farewell West Seattle!

We are closing our West Seattle location. Our last day is Monday, October 14.
Come visit us!

A love note from Jody – founder & ceo:

Thank you. We’ve called this corner in the Alaska Junction home for 19 years. Thanks for being a part of our journey and story. Thank you for including us into your family and celebrations. It’s been an absolute honor and pleasure to have been a part of the West Seattle community. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

West Seattle was our third location in as many years after opening one of the nation’s first cupcake shops in 2003. You may recall that we announced earlier this year that we planned to close our locations once we found new tenants to take over our leases. We did this because we knew we wouldn’t survive if we continued business as usual.

Don’t fret! Cupcake Royale will still be making the city’s best cupcakes! While we’re closing our cafes (Madrona is still open – our last of the original cafes), we are NOT CLOSING Cupcake Royale. In fact, we’re expanding. We’re opening a new location on Capitol Hill (1102 E Pike Street & 11th) – across from the old Cupcake Royale locations. It’s 300sf vs 3,000sf. Our bakery in South Park (a hop-skip from West Seattle!) is also open to the public for pre-order pick ups. In fact, we’re excited to narrow our focus and team on just cupcakes – made every day, from scratch with real ingredients–from the oven to your belly.

SO COME VISIT US IN WEST SEATTLE – OUR LAST DAY IS MONDAY OCT 14!

Jody will be at the cafe over the weekend to say thanks – open 10a to 5p thru Monday. Come by and grab a box to enjoy and share with pals. We’ll have a yard sale of some classic merch and other treasures too. We’d love to see you and thank you for the love.

We invite you to continue to support our business!
Order online at CupcakeRoyale.com.
Pre-order the day before for best pricing!
Delivery available in Seattle & Bellevue.
Visit our Cafe in Capitol Hill: 1102 E Pike St
Visit our Bakery in South Park: 1605 S 93rd St
Keep it Royale West Seattle!
Thank you!
Jody

We’re following up on what’s ahead for the space.

Colby October 10, 2024 (3:57 pm)

The property listing for this location recently updated to “pending” status.

Mr J October 10, 2024 (4:44 pm)

At over 6k a month it’s unlikely to be a small business and probably another local chain.

Seaview boi October 10, 2024 (8:30 pm)

Rumor has it that Molly Moon’s abandoned their known spot’s lease for this corner spot. Pizzeria credo was going to sign the lease for the corner spot, but Molly moons sniped the it at the last second, literally the day Credo was going to sign.
- WSB October 11, 2024 (7:07 pm)
  
  I asked MMs about that rumor last week. No comment. And so far, the permit filings in the system are all for the originally announced space. Time will tell…

Dr Wu October 10, 2024 (6:40 pm)

The cupcakes were delicious but too expensive. I support local food business where I can but my budget is limited.

Wednesday October 13, 2024 (8:56 am)

Amen! I can get more budget friendly cupcakes at Safeway. Just because a product is sky high expensive doesn’t mean it tastes better.

Derek October 10, 2024 (9:47 pm)

Just not a good business model. Get an actual good coffee place here. Good third place option. I walk to the Junction daily and it’s always depressingly dead in here because the coffee and cupcake combo isn’t super appealing. Maybe Ballard Coffee Works type place could move in

KM October 11, 2024 (4:06 pm)

Before the pandemic, it was an all-day coffee shop serving Stumptown, and it was definitely one of my favorite third places in the neighborhood.

Villagegreen October 11, 2024 (8:09 am)

Molly Moon’s is moving into the space. So, yes, a local chain. Anyone know if they sell coffee as well as ice cream?

Lroy October 11, 2024 (8:43 am)

Maybe we will get another pizza place! 🍕

MG October 11, 2024 (8:53 am)

Back in the day, this was a cursed corner where businesses seemed to come and go at least once a year. I know the most recent (before CR) was Ben & Jerry’s. Anyone remember the history before that?

Tracy October 11, 2024 (9:07 am)

Thank you Jodi! I remember when you opened…I was still a Washington & West Seattle newbie and was so excited about this quirky specialty cupcake wackiness (haha). I wish you all the best and much success in the future!

West Seattle Resident October 11, 2024 (10:12 am)

West Seattle California Strip has:Restaurants that are Vegan (Box Bar) to Omnivores (Lady Jayes) both local as well as a few chains (sighs)We have music live music (Easy Street)Consignment stores from clothes, toys for kids, home goods and antiques galore.Grocery stores What are we missing:A good shoe store (we lost two great ones over the years)A craft shop with supplies and classes (beads, jewelry making, needle work, tatting , skateboard painting etc)

r October 14, 2024 (10:41 am)

Agreed! If we can get Wooly Mammoth shoes to move here from UW and Monster Art and Clothing to move here from Ballard… now we’re talking.