Name: The Cupcake Counter
Neighborhood: Loop
Address: 229 W Madison
Map (link above): dark blue marker
Nearest El Transit Locations:
Washington/Wells Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple lines
Washington Blue line
Washington Blue line
Hours:
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
Bake On-Site: Yes
Individual Cupcake Prices: $3.00-3.50
Boxing/Packaging: Deep, secure box with inserts
What makes this bakery special:
A portion of the proceeds from certain cupcakes throughout the year support charitable work, such as the PB&J cupcake in May for National Foster Care Awareness Month.
Committed to green initiatives such as using 100% recyclable packaging, purchasing supplies from local vendors, and participating in a private recycling program.
Committed to green initiatives such as using 100% recyclable packaging, purchasing supplies from local vendors, and participating in a private recycling program.
Cupcakes Purchased and Reviewed:
Pomegranate Berry
Cake: Pomegranate Berry
with Pomegranate Berry Frosting
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| Vanilla/Vanilla (left) and Pomegranate Berry (right) |
Size: Average
Bite #: 3
Moisture: 3 (or even an imaginary 4!)
Price: $3.00
Vanilla/Vanilla Cake: Buttercake
with Vanilla Frosting
Appearance: 3
Size: Average
Bite #: 3
Moisture: 3
Price: $3.00
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| Ice Cream Sandwich |
Ice Cream Sandwich Cupcake
Cake: Chocolate*
Cake: Chocolate*
with Vanilla Frosting
Size: Average cupcake with one scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
Price: $4.00
*You can choose from any of the cupcakes!
*You can choose from any of the cupcakes!
Additional Notes:
Pomegranate Berry cake was super, super moist, fruity and had delicious berry chunks in it. The frosting was fluffy and light, which complimented the dense cake well. Overall, it tasted similar to Berry Pop Tarts.
The Ice Cream Sandwich cupcake is truly unique. You get to choose which of the cupcakes you want to have turned into an ice cream sandwich and they take the exact cupcake you chose, split it in two, add the ice cream, and hand it right over. I've never been much of a cake-and-ice-cream person but this was absolutely delicious! I will be back for another. That's a promise.
The vanilla cupcake was nice and moist (definitely can tell it was just baked fresh!) and the frosting was nice and smooth with no aftertaste, and perhaps a faint trace of lemon? Delicious regardless.
Cupcakes are baked in small batches throughout the day making them especially fresh.
Very, very tiny store...it's easy to miss (which makes it a true hidden gem) so pay attention when looking for it.
Simple shop and display but really unique, homemade products.
I recommend a quick drop in, although there is a small counter inside with a few stools. (But don't skip out on chatting with the friendly and enthusiastic staff!)
The Ice Cream Sandwich cupcake is truly unique. You get to choose which of the cupcakes you want to have turned into an ice cream sandwich and they take the exact cupcake you chose, split it in two, add the ice cream, and hand it right over. I've never been much of a cake-and-ice-cream person but this was absolutely delicious! I will be back for another. That's a promise.
The vanilla cupcake was nice and moist (definitely can tell it was just baked fresh!) and the frosting was nice and smooth with no aftertaste, and perhaps a faint trace of lemon? Delicious regardless.
Cupcakes are baked in small batches throughout the day making them especially fresh.
Very, very tiny store...it's easy to miss (which makes it a true hidden gem) so pay attention when looking for it.
Simple shop and display but really unique, homemade products.
I recommend a quick drop in, although there is a small counter inside with a few stools. (But don't skip out on chatting with the friendly and enthusiastic staff!)
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