I've been called a hater in my lifetime. Simply because of my discriminating taste, and desire for greatness in things that people say are great. I give props where props are do. I take words seriously. So if someone says something is "good", then it better not just be "ok." Which brings me to Cupcake Counter at 229 W. Madison Ave, downtown Chicago. About a year or so ago, my friend said that I should visit it, because the cupcakes were great. I will say, that I will make an hour trip to settle my sweet tooth. Today, my neighbor and I were running some errands, and decided that we needed a sweet fix that wasn't too far from home. I mentioned to her about Cupcake Counter, and that I wasn't able to find it in the past. So I gave the shop a call to get clear directions, because obviously I was having difficulty finding it. The lady who answered the phone told me that they were located on Madison between Wells and Franklin. She also mentioned that if you blink that you would miss them. Well obviously so, because, I have passed it at least a million times before. It's right next to the LaQuinta Inn.
We get there and it is a cute petite shop, that couldn't have been more than eight feet wide. Sitting there in the case was a variety of flavors from S'mores, Cookies & Cream to plain vanilla with sprinkles on top. There was no pretense to the frosting, which to me isn't a big deal. As long as it taste good is all that matters to me. So I got a vanilla and a red velvet. My neighbor/friend got a s'mores and cookies and cream. Can you say moist and still warm. The frosting was rich but still remained a light tight. You can tell that they actually use butter, unlike so many of the cupcakes on the market. Aside from the cupcakes being $3.50. It was a delish experience.
Even though I'm repping Sugar Rush Cupcakery, I recommend you check it out www.cupcakecounter.com 229 W. Madison.
Besides there's enough for everyone.
