Good Golly Miss Molly

Why didn't anyone tell me that cupcakes were so trendy? They're like the new "IT" accessory. So, it started with "Sprinkles Cupcakes" about 2 weeks ago (See Sprinkle Me). Then my niece calls me and tells me about this place she saw on Cupcake Wars in Chicago called, "Molly's Cupcakes". We're both food adventurist, so she knew I would be down. When I say c-u-t-e, I mean it. They're swings at the counter to sit on instead of boring-ville spinning stools, colorful table spread throughout, and...get this...A SPRINKLE STATION! I swear I heard birds singing in the background. I had strawberry shortcake which was (excuse my language) edible foreplay. Who could have dreamed of tiramisu, peach cobbler, and a giant chocolate one topped with candy? Molly's...that's who. The washroom was even set up like classrooms, complete with ABC wall border and "I will not write notes in class," written on a chalkboard 10 times. This place brings the 8 year old girl out of us all.

Molly's Cupcakes

2536 North Clark

773-883-7220

Sprinkle Me

OMG...I have tasted bliss! I am convinced that I am the last person to discover "Sprinkles." Not the dessert topping, but the cupcake haven for all ages. This is by far the trendiest way to indulge in a sweet treat. With flavors like key lime, red velvet, chocolate marshmallow, and lemon coconut, it's a wonder no one has overdosed on goodness. (Maybe they have and no one dared to report it?) It is pricier than what you would expect to pay for a cupcake but the service is just as inviting as the store. It's so much fun going on that you hardly notice that you just paid $3.25 for a cupcake.

Chicago is the latest city to welcome "Sprinkles." T-shirts, cupcake mix, and even doggie treats...Sprinkles just might be an obsession!

Sprinkles Cupcakes

50 east walton street

Chicago, IL

312-573-1600

http://www.sprinkles.com/