Name: Skinnie Piggy
Neighborhood: University Village / Little Italy
Address: 1214 W. Taylor Street Map (link above): Green Marker
Nearest El Transit Locations: Racine Blue Line
Hours:
Mon - Fri 10am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Mon - Fri 10am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Bake On-Site:
Individual Cupcake Prices: $1.50-5.99
Piglets (mini): $1.50 ea or 4 for $5Individual Cupcake Prices: $1.50-5.99
Boxing/Packaging:
Piglets (mini size): Non-fitted clam shell
Skinnie (average size): Chinese take-out box
What makes this bakery special: Skinnie Piggy offers different cupcake sizes: "Hogs" (large size) are available for pre-order, yet the "Skinnie" (average size) and "Piglet" (mini) are both also available for individual purchase on a walk-in basis. This is particularly special because the Piglet versions are identical to the Skinnie version; if a Skinnie cupcake has filling, the Piglet will, also!
What makes this bakery special: Skinnie Piggy offers different cupcake sizes: "Hogs" (large size) are available for pre-order, yet the "Skinnie" (average size) and "Piglet" (mini) are both also available for individual purchase on a walk-in basis. This is particularly special because the Piglet versions are identical to the Skinnie version; if a Skinnie cupcake has filling, the Piglet will, also!
Skinnie Piggy also offers discounts when purchasing in bulk (half or full dozens) and offers a student discount.
Cupcakes Purchased and Reviewed:
Cupcakes Purchased and Reviewed:
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| Banana Pudding Cupcake |
Banana Pudding
Cake: Banana
with Banana Buttercream and filled with banana pudding
with Banana Buttercream and filled with banana pudding
Appearance: 2
Size: Large (Skinnie)
Bite #: 5
Moisture: 2
Size: Large (Skinnie)
Bite #: 5
Moisture: 2
Price: $3.50
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| Top: Chocolate Salted Caramel Bottom: Evil Twin |
Evil Twin
Cake: Chocolate
with Cream Cheese frosting and filled with cheesecake
Appearance: 2
Size: Small (Piglet)
Bite #: 1
Cake: Chocolate
with Cream Cheese frosting and filled with cheesecake
Appearance: 2
Size: Small (Piglet)
Bite #: 1
Moisture: 3
Chocolate Salted Caramel
Cake: Chocolate
with Salted Caramel Buttercream and filled with Salted Caramel
Appearance: 2
Size: Small (Piglet)
Bite #: 1
Moisture: 2
Additional Notes:
LOVE! Skinnie Piggy offers three sizes of cupcakes: Hog, Skinnie, and Piglet. I love when different sizes are offered in-store. I like having the opportunity to try different amazing flavors (if you go for multiple mini cupakes) without feeling over-stuffed. Like mentioned above, at Skinnie, the piglet sizes are identical to the skinnie sizes, meaning if the skinnies have filling, the piglets do too! (Some other cupcakeries don't offer filled minis.)
The Banana Pudding cupcake had rich banana cake and delicious banana pudding filling. The banana frosting tasted similar to banana Laffy Taffy (which could make or break this cupcake for some people, I'm sure).
The Evil Twin had super rich, dark chocolate cake, smooth, rich cream cheese frosting, and tasty cheesecake filling. Salted Caramel had a subtle salty flavor and delicious, creamy, carmely frosting.
They offer student discounts and participate in the Belly Card loyalty program.
Indoor seating.
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