A good cupcake has the special ability to bring on all the smiles, and few people know this better than the staff at Gigi’s Cupcakes. For the past half-decade, they’ve been serving up nothing but sweet joy in Pigeon Forge.
You can recognize these cupcakes by the signature swirl of each treat, as it’s three layers of icing that create the perfect visual. When you eat with your eyes first, you might as well present them with something good enough to hang on a museum wall.
The infamous Gigi got her start in Oklahoma but would eventually find herself in Nashville when she opened up her first location in 2008. Since then, she’s been expanding her empire based on just simple core beliefs. It’s the people that make her business what it is. Each face that comes through the door, whether it’s a regular or a brand-new customer, is the chance to connect and offer something above par.
It’s rare to see people walk through a cupcake shop in a bad mood, but even if they do, Gigi’s might just turn that frown into a very different expression. Gourmet cupcakes like the ones you’ll find here aren’t like the ones from a plastic-shelled container at the grocery store.
Wholesome ingredients and wicked flavors are just the start of the experience to be found here. Cupcakes are baked fresh each day, and the chain even offers its own cheesecakes if you’re looking to enjoy a menu item that will last a little longer than a cupcake.
Plus, Gigi’s makes it easy to get exactly what you’re looking for. Looking for something on the smaller side? Try a mini cupcake for a couple of bites of heaven. Avoiding gluten for any reason? There are several gluten-free versions for you to try. There are more than 100 locations of this special franchise, with each owner bringing their own sense of responsibility to their customers and the larger community.
Don’t miss our picks when you’re in Pigeon Forge:
Midnight Magic Chocolate Chip
When nothing but chocolate will do, midnight magic is exactly what you’re looking for. The Devil’s Food cake is textured with the help of chocolate chips inside the batter, and it’s finished with even more chocolate chips on top. Sandwich in the chocolate buttercream and you’ve got yourself an incredible snack at any hour of the day.
Gluten-Friendly Wedding Cake
If the last wedding you attended didn’t feature a gluten-free cake, there’s no need to pout about it. Gigi’s Cupcakes offers this single-sized treat of white cake with a topping of vanilla buttercream icing plus those fancy nonpareils that give each bite a little more resistance.
Strawberry Shortcake
This decadent pink dessert has fresh strawberries baked into the cake, plus buttercream frosting made with strawberry juice. The top is red sanding sugar plus a buttercream strawberry to really complete the look. If you’re in the mood for fruit, this cupcake checks all the boxes.
Chocolate Salted Caramel
It’s the sea salt in this cupcake that really manages to make it so memorable. The cake is rich dark chocolate, the swirl is a caramel buttercream, and the topping is all caramel.
There’s a lot of passion to be found at Gigi’s Cupcakes. From the magnetic owner to the staff member who rings you up, customers can feel a sense of family when they visit any of the franchises.
Insider Tips:
– Gluten-friendly options for those with dietary restrictions.
– Gigi’s offers seasonal cakes, so check their Facebook page to see what’s special.
– Each of their in-store cupcakes is piled high with two of their signature icing swirls.