Molly's Cupcakes

On a particularly lazy Sunday afternoon, my roommate and I decided to leave our couch and go on a mission to find us some cupcakes for breakfast. Hailing from the west coast, we had high expectations for ridiculously-priced cupcakes. We realize it's just a fad and a complete waste of retirement money, but the promise of a piece of heaven throws all rationale out the window.

We did some half-hearted online searching and landed on Molly's Cupcakes in Lincoln Park. The minute we walked in, the decor put a smile on my face. Brightly colored furniture and wooden swing sets captured my attention, as well as the big smiles behind the counter. I immediately zoned in on the Red Velvet cupcakes and the anything-filled-with-chocolate-on-chocolate cupcake, with hot chocolate on the side.

Breakfast of the champions.

As I bit into my highly-anticipated Red Velvet cupcake, I felt a wave of disappointment. Then I took a sip of the hot chocolate and all my troubles melted away. The cupcake was slightly dry and the cream cheese frosting had somewhat hardened. The chocolate-filled chocolate cupcake with a plump strawberry garnished on the top was amazing though. The chocolate filling kept the otherwise-dry cupcake moist and the chocolate had a nice rich texture. I'll have to mention my obsession with chocolate – anything chocolate pretty much wins me over.

Now let me get to the hot chocolate. It was THE best hot chocolate I've ever had. The first sip had me pause for a full minute while my heart filled with joy. They served coffee from Intelligentsia so I wasn't sure if this hot chocolate came from there as well. However, the "bartender" (or barista) Wolfy, offered to make us his original hot chocolate and that was pretty incredible too.

Sitting on those swings sipping an array of hot chocolate with cupcakes on the side made me feel like I was five all over again. Although I'm sure my mom would never have paid $3 for a cupcake.

So I left Molly's Cupcakes, not obsessed with their cupcakes, but with a revived love for hot chocolate. Next stop, Intelligentsia. Need to verify where that deliciousness came from and put my curiosity to rest.

Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark
Chicago, IL, 60614
(773) 883-7220

 

Comments

[Disappointed With Overpriced Cupcakes]

Overrated, overpriced and terrible service. I ordered my desert and drink from the woman behind the counter only for her to walk away and not complete the order. She walked away and started talking to other people, friends? I stood there for a moment and the man behind the counter asked what I wanted. I told him and I was charged just for the dessert. I paid. I asked about my drink, "Oh," he said. I eventually received my drink and paid for that. It was not busy in the store either....
And the cupcakes, not smart to pay $4.16 for one regular sized cupcake. I won't do that again there or anywhere.

[jabes]

I have ended up scraping the frosting off of every cupcake I've had from here because it's too thick. The cake tastes good, but it's nothing you couldn't make at home. You have to really be a frosting person to like this place, I think.

[lindaflor]

Is this the place that Oprah talked about on her program today, Friday, March 6, 2009?

[jeny]

I'm pregnant and adore cupcakes so I've been so excited to try Molly's. I must say that I agree with the above posts. I'm going to try Swirlz which is nearby and I'll report back. Molly's is yummy and creative, but not worth $4 a cupcake. The ingredients taste pretty average. Although it's hard to mess up a cupcake.

[Alison Smith]

I like Molly's but think the speciality cupcakes are over priced ($3-4). I have been going to the new Phoebe's Cupcakes (SE Lakeview, 5 mins from LP) and all the cupcakes there are $2.50. For a party, that is who I would go with