5 to Try: Cupcakes
By Valerie Moloney, City Editor
Nothing says nostalgia more than cupcakes, those petite treats reminding us of mom's kitchen and 4th grade birthday parties. But they aren't just for kids anymore; check out five of our favorites in Chicago.
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Sweet Mandy B's
1208 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL
Regulars can't resist flavors like red velvet, banana chocolate chip and lemon at this DePaul bakery. -
Dinkel's Bakery
3329 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
You a kid at heart? Order a batch of clown or Snoopy-decorated cupcakes from this longtime Roscoe Village bakery. -
Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport, Chicago, IL
A limited flavor menu of vanilla and chocolate hasn't stopped locals from enjoying the bite-sized treats at this gourmet shop. -
Swirlz Cupcakes
705 W Belden Ave, Chicago, IL
Tiny shop dishes up a rotating line of classy cupcakes to eat in or take out. -
Cupcakes
613 W Briar Pl, Chicago, IL
Cupcakes come in sweet, spicy and exotic flavors at this gourmet bakery.
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Angel Food Bakery
1636 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
Ravenswood cake bakery brings whimsical designs to life. -
Sweet Thang
1921 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
A quiet, authentic patisserie on busy North Avenue.
