Lush Dessert Bar
Bakery, Caterer, Cupcake shop in Charlotte, NC
- Address
- Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 390-5874
- Website
- lushdessertbar.com
About Lush Dessert Bar
Lush Dessert Bar is a specialty cupcake bakery, now serving Charlotte, that grew out of founder Nichole's decision to turn a layoff into an opportunity. A single mother and member of the Air Force, Nichole opened her first cupcake shop in Wichita, Kansas, even as some of her own staff initially thought the idea was "crazy." She built the business as a way to secure her family's future, and that same determination now drives the Charlotte operation. Lush is known for its "cupcakes all grown up" concept, blending soft, buttery cake with carefully balanced icing so that the cake-to-icing ratio and sweetness level feel intentional rather than an afterthought. The signature offering is a lineup of adult, alcohol-infused cupcakes alongside kid-friendly options, so groups with mixed tastes can order from the same case. Beyond the classic bakery case, Lush offers cupcake shots for local delivery and cupcake jars that can either be shipped nationwide or delivered around Charlotte, with delivery pricing running roughly $15 to $30 depending on distance from their Steele Creek base. For celebrations, the bakery provides a cupcake bartender service that brings a curated cupcake-and-cocktail-pairing experience directly to events, plus full catering for parties and corporate functions. Wholesale partnerships are also available for retailers interested in carrying Lush's products. Customers describe the cupcakes as "not just dessert, an experience," a line that captures the shop's emphasis on presentation and flavor balance over mass-produced sweetness. From its Kansas origins to its Charlotte storefront, Lush Dessert Bar has stayed rooted in the founder's original mission of building something lasting from a difficult moment.
Founder Nichole opened Lush Dessert Bar in Wichita, Kansas after being laid off from her job, turning the setback into a fresh start. As a single mother and member of the Air Force, she launched the cupcake shop despite skepticism from some early staff, determined to secure a better future for her family. That original shop has since grown into the Lush Dessert Bar brand now serving the Charlotte area.
Services
- cupcakes
- alcohol-infused cupcakes
- cupcake shots
- cupcake jars
- cupcake bartender service
- event catering
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