CRAVE Cupcakes set to open doors March 2 in The Woodlands

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- Six years ago, Houston-based CRAVE cupcakes owners Elizabeth Harrison, Peter Cooper and Brad Dorsey catered to Houstonian’s cupcake cravings by opening one of the city’s first cupcake shops. Two years later they captured the hearts of West University residents when it debuted a second location. Next week the trio hope to do the same with The Woodlands community by introducing an equally tantalizing concept that will open at 2501 Research Forest Drive on March 2nd.

A new concept for The Woodlands, CRAVE represents a multifaceted dining venue with both fast casual and dining options. Envisioned to serve as a gathering place that would appeal to the various needs and tastes of businesses, hotel guests and residents in and around the Woodlands, CRAVE will offer continuous food and coffee service from morning to evening in a comfortable and stylish space that encompasses indoor and alfresco seating.

The venue will merge their popular cupcake offerings with a barista-style coffee counter and pastry service. Designed by the same James Beard award-winning, NYC-based design and graphics firm AvroKO, who designed CRAVE Cupcakes locations, guests can enter CRAVE into one of two indoor areas that merge at the front. The Bakeshop & Coffee side features seating up to 30 along a wooden recessed wall that boasts a giant back-lit “COFFEE” sign. It is flanked with large glass cases filled with housemade, baked fresh pastries including all butter croissants, cherry-pistachio scones, and gallettes to name a few.. There is also a grab-and-go area for items such as oatmeal and juices.

The second entrance opens to the cupcake shop, punctuated by digital screens that feature the daily cupcake flavors, as well as CRAVE’s custom-designed, rotating glass wall, where all the kitchen functions are visible. The space will also open to an expansive patio creating the perfect place for small outdoor gatherings.

The Bakeshop will offer a full range of pastries baked fresh on-premises and an extensive coffee program, including freshly ground CRAVE craft coffee. In addition to freshly-baked breakfast items, such as breakfast cupcakes, Texas Kolaches, Egg and Sundried Tomoto on brioche bread and Croque Monsieur—as an added commuter-convenience patrons will be able to place orders in advance online for easy pick up, as well as limited-radius delivery.

Located at 2501 Research Blvd., CRAVE will be open Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.’ Saturday and Sunday from, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit CRAVE online at www.cravecupcakes.com.