**HAPPY (British) NATIONAL CUPCAKE WEEK**
*Information updated as of Feb 2014
*Information updated as of Feb 2014
Name: Sweet Cakes Bakery
Neighborhood: Bucktown *they've moved!
Address: 1223 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Map (link above): pink pinAddress: 1223 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Nearest El Transit Locations:
Hours: Mon - Sun 7am - 2pm *new hours!
Bake On-Site: Yes
Individual Cupcake Prices:
Boxing/Packaging: Box without inserts
What makes this bakery special:
Cupcake Happy Hour! When it's Happy Hour, cupcakes are buy two get one free. This is particularly refreshing not just for the free cupcake(s) but it ensures a sell-out-each-day meaning a guaranteed freshness the following day. Watch Twitter for updates.
Cupcake Purchased and Reviewed:
Red Velvet
Cake: Red Velvet
with White Chocolate Cream Cheese
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| Top Left: Masala Bottom Left: Butter Pecan Right: Red Velvet |
Size: Average
Bite #: 3
Moisture: 3
Price: $3.00
Price: $3.00
Masala Spice (mini)
Cake: Spice
Appearance: 2
Size: Small/mini
Bite #: 1
Moisture: 2
Price: $1.40
Butter Pecan (mini)
Cake: Butter Pecan
Appearance: 2
Size: Small/mini
Bite #: 1
Moisture: 2
Price: FREE! (Cupcake Happy Hour)Additional Notes:
I love Cupcake Happy Hour for three main reasons:
1) Like I mentioned above, happy hour is a way for Sweet Cakes to productively sell out of cupcakes each day...
2) ...which is also a way for us, the customers, to feel comfortable knowing that our sweet treats are baked fresh daily.
3) Who doesn't love free cupcakes? (Buy two get one free!)
The Red Velvet was fantastic. I admit, I'm one of those people who doesn't really understand all the hype when it comes to red velvet (although the fact that the "red" comes from a chemical reaction is pretty fascinating) but I'll occasionally try one then and now. This time it was absolutely worth it! The cake was not soaked with red food dye (as a matter of fact it didn't seem dyed at all, making it even more authentic Red) and was the moistest red velvet I think I have ever had. Match this cake perfection with white chocolate cream cheese and you have yourself heaven on a plate! Seriously, if you're one of those Red Velveters I am telling you right now that you should stop reading at this point and go to Sweet Cakes immediately...hurry, they close at six!
The minis were also extremely flavorful and unique. The Masala cake was packed with spices as well as the frosting. The Butter Pecan cake had delicious pecan chunks in it and the frosting was smooth and buttery. Also, I like when bakeries offer minis for individual sale because if you're feeling caught between two or more flavors and/or if you just want a small, guilt-free indulgence they're just the thing you're looking for.
The owner is super friendly and was nice to talk with. It's always nice when owners are out on the floor working, socializing, and taking pride in their products. He also carefully packaged the cupcakes, tenderly cushioning them with tissue paper, so they didn't roll around in the box during commute.
Coffee, other pastries, wifi, indoor seating.
1) Like I mentioned above, happy hour is a way for Sweet Cakes to productively sell out of cupcakes each day...
2) ...which is also a way for us, the customers, to feel comfortable knowing that our sweet treats are baked fresh daily.
3) Who doesn't love free cupcakes? (Buy two get one free!)
The Red Velvet was fantastic. I admit, I'm one of those people who doesn't really understand all the hype when it comes to red velvet (although the fact that the "red" comes from a chemical reaction is pretty fascinating) but I'll occasionally try one then and now. This time it was absolutely worth it! The cake was not soaked with red food dye (as a matter of fact it didn't seem dyed at all, making it even more authentic Red) and was the moistest red velvet I think I have ever had. Match this cake perfection with white chocolate cream cheese and you have yourself heaven on a plate! Seriously, if you're one of those Red Velveters I am telling you right now that you should stop reading at this point and go to Sweet Cakes immediately...hurry, they close at six!
The minis were also extremely flavorful and unique. The Masala cake was packed with spices as well as the frosting. The Butter Pecan cake had delicious pecan chunks in it and the frosting was smooth and buttery. Also, I like when bakeries offer minis for individual sale because if you're feeling caught between two or more flavors and/or if you just want a small, guilt-free indulgence they're just the thing you're looking for.
The owner is super friendly and was nice to talk with. It's always nice when owners are out on the floor working, socializing, and taking pride in their products. He also carefully packaged the cupcakes, tenderly cushioning them with tissue paper, so they didn't roll around in the box during commute.
Coffee, other pastries, wifi, indoor seating.
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