Molly's Cupcakes

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28 reviews

(773) 883-7220

2536 N Clark (Deming Place)
Chicago, IL 60614 41.928739 -87.642343

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Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, North Side

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Monday 12pm-10pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 8am-12am, Sunday 8am-10pm

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Last updated 10.15.11

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Kimberly Peiffer

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For the true sugar addict, there’s no better place for a fix than this Lincoln Park cupcake bakery, where locals swarm to sink their teeth into perfectly frosted cake concoctions, brownies, cheesecakes and ice cream bars. The daily rotation of cupcakes includes such tantalizing flavors as cookie monster, tiramisu and peanut butter Nutella. But if one of those just won’t suffice, the cupcake bar--offering the opportunity to customize a cupcake of one’s own with cake flavor (red velvet, pumpkin), frosting (chocolate ganache, vanilla buttercream) and toppings (ice cream, brownies, gummi worms)…

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The Extras:: All of the cupcake flavors can be made into 6- or 9-inch cakes.
When to Go:: The bakery is open late--until midnight on Friday and Saturday--making it a great spot to grab dessert after dinner.
Fun Fact:: The bakery also offers delivery for an additional fee.

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User Reviews (28)

ambiance	100.0% positive	“Yummy cupcakes, great atmosphere and board games to boot!” “love the atmosphere, it's fun and happy and always bustling with friendly staff and customers.” “The decor is unique.” “We had so much fun sitting on swings at the bar, and there are cute comfy tables and booths as well.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“The recipes and flavors are really unique and every filled cupcake tastes like a dessert in a 5 star restaurant (for only $4!)”
drinks	100.0% positive	“We had so much fun sitting on swings at the bar, and there are cute comfy tables and booths as well.”
food quality	100.0% positive	“Their cupcakes are delicious, especially the filled cupcakes.” “The cupcakes are very delicious, there moisty which i love, pillsbury dough boy got nothing on that, plus the workers there are super nice.” “To all the chicagoans who think the best food is downtown, think again!” “My hubby bought a sampling of six different cupcakes for my birthday - they were ALL delicious, moist and creamy.” “Molly's cupcakes are absolutely delicious, but to really enjoy them do not take them to go.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“They have many varieties that look great (creative) and have great flavor.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Just opened recently and it's a great place to drop in for a sweet treat or two.”
service	100.0% positive	“love the atmosphere, it's fun and happy and always bustling with friendly staff and customers.” “makes u feel like a kid again, staff is always friendly and cupcakes are flawless.” “Staff is also polite and friendly.” “Super friendly.” “Very nice people, and working for a great cause.” “Every time I go in there the staff is SOOO friendly and helpful; even when the line is out the door.” “And the staff is always having a good time--they're polite and friendly, and the music is great!”
value	100.0% positive	“I'm a huge peanut butter and choclate fan and this cupcake made my life complete!” “This place is wonderful and worth the trek!”

08/03/10

Congrats on WINNING "Cupcake War" on Food Network!

by brownnancy at Citysearch

Watch Food Network "Cupcake War" tonight and I have to agree that you have the BEST Cupcakes and deserve to have won!

Enjoy the party at the Burwood -

Be Proud - REAL PROUD!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nancy Brown (Debbie's sister)

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08/02/10

Best Cupcakes Around!

by Christina D at Citysearch

I've been going to Molly's since it opened, and it has remained a staple dessert in our house every since the first day we tried a cupcake there. The cupcakes are really phenomenal - perfect frosting (the cream cheese on the red velvet is TO DIE FOR) and perfect cake texture. Sometimes the fillings are a little bit too much, but really, can you ever have too much cupcake?

The hidden gems here though are the smaller items that aren't right at eye level in the glass cases. These items are cheaper, and really make it a tough decision between cupcakes which are more expensive. Their rice krispie treats are absolutely PERFECT. Chocolate covered strawberries have the right consistency and quantity of chocolate - at half the price of high end places. And their cookies are totally divine.

Bottom line is there is something for everyone here. You will not be disappointed!

Pros: Perfect Cupcakes, good atmosphere, nice staff
Cons: Expensive, too tempting

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06/09/10

Awesome cupcakes

by borisdodd at Citysearch

Molly's Cupcakes tastes like heaven. Well baked, tasty cakes in just few dollars. Whenever I visit that street, I never leave it without buying one. It makes me crazy. Staff is also polite and friendly.

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03/27/10

Came to Chicago to study cupcakes and found heaven

by LouisFrance at Citysearch

We came from France to check out real US cupcakes. After having tried several well renowned bakeries in London, UK, we hit Chicago.

Walking into Molly's is like going back to school - with all those good memories. The small tables and chairs, the games and the counter with swings !

Then when we get to the counter

it's heaven.

You can make your own cupcake. You choose the base, the frosting and the toppings. Then it is decorated in front of you !

Or if you are feeling really adventurous you can try the many specialised cupcakes. Be careful, these are serious cupcakes soft and fluffy, excellent filling and not sickly at all !! Much to our (pleasant) surprise expecting US cupcakes to be sweeter than those in the UK.

So Molly's is bakery number 6 on the cupcake list and went straight to the top and is still there (after trying 3 bakeries in Madison WI too).

To tell you how good it was, we were due to drive back from Milwaukee on the following Sunday directly to O'Hare to fly home, we changed our plans to spend the Saturday night in Chicago so we could go back to Molly's !!!!

This is THE address to know, to go to and to share with everyone !

Pros: Friendly, confortable, delicious
Cons: temptation

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10/13/09

Overpriced

by Jeff3883 at Citysearch

The cupcake I had was a bit dry for my taste and it was nearly $4.00. Being a fan of the Ron and Fez show on XM radio, it was worth a visit.

Pros: Fun for kids
Cons: Too expensive

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