Republic of Cake is a local bakery that specializes in gourmet cupcakes. Its menu includes Devil's Food Velvet cupcakes, Caramel Brown Sugar cupcakes, Guinness and Cheddar cupcakes, and its specialty, Sam's Very Messy Chocolate cupcake. It has plenty of seating available, and beverages are also available for purchase. You can place phone orders for a dozen or more cupcakes as long as it is 24 hours in advance.