A Taste of Heaven

Name: A Taste of Heaven

Neighborhood: Andersonville
Address: 5401 N Clark St
Map (link above): blue dotted pin
Nearest El Transit Locations: 
Berwyn Red Line Stop
Hours:
Mon - Thur  7am - 10pm
Fri - Sat  7am - 11pm
Sunday  8am - 10pm
Bake On-Site: Yes
Individual Cupcake Prices: $2.75
Boxing/Packaging: Cups with lids
What makes this bakery special: They have a substantial, homemade-fresh, assortment of unique cupcake flavors. 

Cupcakes Purchased and Reviewed:

Nutella
Cake: Nutella
with
Appearance: 2
Size: Average
Bite #: 3
Moisture: 3

Lemon Meringue

Cake: Lemon
with Meringue icing filled with lemon curd
Appearance: 2
Size: Average
Bite #: 3
Moisture: 3

Additional Notes:

After the disappointing Nutella cupcake at Molly's I was hesitant to try the one here at A Taste of Heaven. With some convincing, I gave it a shot--and will never regret it! This cupcake is exactly the dream Nutella cupcake I've been wanting: rich, moist cake, extremely light and fluffy frosting with [almonds?] on top. ABSOLUTELY FRIGGIN' DELICIOUS! A Taste of Heaven, please know that you gave me what I so badly wanted last year and it was WELL worth the wait and commute. Honestly, this was one of my absolute favorites so far. Even if you're not a huge fan of Nutella, I'd say give this cupcake a chance. The cake and frosting were absolutely, well, heavenly.
The Lemon Meringue was also amazing. The cake wasn't over-powering, the lemon curd filling was packed with flavor, and the creamy frosting was delicious. This cupcake had a nice balance of cupcake sweetness and lemon tartness.
The actual storefront is kind of tiny (they're a cafe, too!). There is an indoor seating area, but if you're dropping in for cupcakes, I'd recommend you take them to go so you don't have to bother with the cramped space. The staff is super friendly and are not only willing to make suggestions, but will give an honest answer to any questions you may have.

Sensational Bites

HAPPY NATIONAL LEMON CUPCAKE DAY!  

HAPPY NATIONAL CUPCAKE DAY!

Name: Sensational Bites: A Dessert Cafe
Neighborhood: Lake View
Address: 3751 N Southport Ave
Map (link above): purple dotted marker
Nearest El Transit Locations:
Southport Brown Line Station
Hours: 
Tue - Thur  8am - 7pm
Fri - Sat  8am - 10pm
Sunday  8am - 7pm
Bake On-Site: Yes
Individual Cupcake Price: $2.75
Boxing/Packaging: Box without inserts
What makes this bakery special: Fresh and fine ingredients, a laid-back atmosphere, and sweet home bakin' makes this place a must-visit, especially when paired with a show at the Music Box Theater (just steps away).

Cupcakes Purchased and Reviewed:

Butterfinger

Lemon

Lemon
Cake: Lemon
with Lemon Buttercream
Appearance: 3
Size: Average
Bite #: 3
Moisture: 3

Butterfinger
Cake: Vanilla
with Butterfinger Buttercream
Appearance: 2
Size: Average
Bite #: 3
Moisture: 3



Additional Notes: 
The lemon cupcake was nice and refreshing. The cake was soft and subtle, with strong, super sweet (and slightly grainy) lemon buttercream. It's a common misconception that citrus season is the summer because it's refreshing but really winter is when citrus is in season. Delicious!

The Butterfinger cupcake was moist, light vanilla cake with thick, rich buttercream with tiny bits of butterfinger candy bars mixed right in!
Both cupcakes were delightfully fresh. Sensational bites was also very busy. No surprise there. Delicious treats for all!
While waiting in line, their display cases are very charming and appealing.
Vegan options, espresso bar, indoor seating.
Friendly staff, who handled the line well and also packaged each cupcake carefully.