Address: 3720 N Lincoln Ave
Map (link above): Blue pin
Nearest El Transit Locations: Addison Brown Line stop
Hours:
Tue - Fri 7a - 5p
Saturday 8a - 5p
Sunday 8:30a - 1:30p
Bake On-Site: Yes - semi open kitchen
Individual Cupcake Price: $2.76 (with tax)
Boxing/Packaging: Box without inserts
What makes this bakery special: Blue Sky is a nonprofit organization which provides homeless and at-risk youth transitional employment and meaningful work experience.
Cupcakes Purchased and Reviewed:
Vanilla/Vanilla
Cake: Vanilla
with Vanilla Buttercream
Appearance: 2
Size: Large
Bite #: 5
Moisture: 2
Additional Notes:
First, I just want to say that I fully support the cause of Blue Sky Bakery. As mentioned above, they provide a wonderful employment opportunity to homeless and at-risk youth. Really, you should check out the inspirational video on the website because it's great. If only more businesses had such a program--particularly in rougher areas of the city. Still, though, this is a great start and a true inspiration to make a difference in small but significant ways. You can donate to their cause via the link on their site.
Organic ingredients are used when possible.
Their bakery has plentiful indoor seating and a cafe menu. The display case, though, is small and the options are minimal. The frosting on my cupcake was extremely creamy and delicious and the cake had rich vanilla flavor, but overall, it was a little dry. At least my purchase went to a cause. As Blue Sky says, "Social change, powered by your appetite."
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