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James and The Giant Cupcake

Your guide to this cupcake shop on 175 Bay Place, Oakland — hours, map, menu and directions.

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Opening hours

 
Pacific Time

Checking hours…

MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday11 AM – 5 PM
Thursday11 AM – 5 PM
Friday10:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday10:30 AM – 5 PM
SundayClosed

31 hours a week across 5 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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175 Bay Place, Oakland, CA

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Address175 Bay Place, Oakland, CA
StyleCupcake shop
Time zonePacific Time
From city center0.6 mi northwest

About James and The Giant Cupcake

James and The Giant Cupcake is a cupcake shop at 175 Bay Place, 0.6 mi northwest of the Oakland city center.

Our Oakland directory counts 126 bakeries in total, roughly one for every 3,520 residents. Nearest alternative: Tarts De Feybesse at 324 24th St, 0.1 mi away.

Doors open from 10:30 AM at the earliest, and the last pick-up window runs to 5 PM, for about 31 hours across 5 days a week. Note that Sundays are a day off here.

What to order

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

Full menu

Classic cupcakes

  • Confetti cupcakeSprinkle-studded vanilla cake with pastel buttercream and extra rainbow jimmies on top; a staple at kids' parties.
  • Vanilla on vanillaFluffy vanilla cupcake swirled with vanilla bean buttercream and a pinch of sprinkles; simple and reliably crowd-pleasing.
  • 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.

Signature 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.
  • S'mores cupcakeGraham cracker crumb base, chocolate cake and marshmallow frosting torched until golden, recalling a campfire treat.

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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Photos

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Fuzzy Buddies Cupcakes on Display At BonBons Bakery of Southland — illustrative photo
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Cupcakes on display with whipped cream and orange topping in focus amongst other cupcakes (49442317043) — illustrative photo
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Hat Cupcakes (4366466151) — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Lemon Wedding Cupcakes (4381114974) — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about James and The Giant Cupcake

What are James and The Giant Cupcake's hours?
James and The Giant Cupcake's listed hours are Mon: Closed; Tue–Thu: 11 AM – 5 PM; Fri–Sat: 10:30 AM – 5 PM; Sun: Closed. Holiday hours can differ.
Is James and The Giant Cupcake open on Sunday?
No, James and The Giant Cupcake is listed as closed on Sundays.
What time does James and The Giant Cupcake open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 10:30 AM on Friday.
Where is James and The Giant Cupcake located?
James and The Giant Cupcake is at 175 Bay Place, Oakland, CA. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What should I order at James and The Giant Cupcake?
As a cupcake shop, typical picks include Confetti cupcake, Vanilla on vanilla, Salted caramel cupcake, and Cookies & cream cupcake. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near James and The Giant Cupcake?
Nearby options include Tarts De Feybesse (0.1 mi), Shades of Sugar Bakeshop (0.2 mi), and Sweet Bar Bakery (0.3 mi).

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