The Cupcake Counter
- Neighborhood: Loop
- 229 W. Madison St.
- Chicago, IL 60606
- 312-422-0800
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Mother-daughter team Holly Sjo and Samantha Wood, both Chicago natives, returned to town after spending many years apart (Sjo in Florida and Wood in New York) to open this tiny spot. In addition to cupcakes (butter, chocolate, red velvet and carrot are offered daily alongside a rotating selection of specialty cupcakes) you'll find muffins, scones, brownies and other baked goods. Sjo and Wood also offer frosting shots and a fun spin on the ice cream sandwich: a scoop of ice cream in the middle of a cupcake. Wash it all down with Intelligentsia coffee, hot tea or milk. Parking is tough in these parts, so call ahead; the gals will happily run special orders out to the curb.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Madison and Wells Streets
- Parking:
- Metered, Paid Lot, and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Lincoln/Sedgwick-11; Brown/Purple/Pink/Orange Line "L" stop: Washington
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; Saturday for special order pickup only; closed Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Baked Goods
- Meals Served:
- Dessert
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Not Permitted
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes. Fall and winter months only.
- Seating :
- Limited. Tiny counter sets 3 or 4.
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"Tasty "
By eventgirl from Magnificent MIle, October 26, 2009
Went there last week and had the pumpkin cupcake which was absolutely delicious. My husband had the red velvet cupcake which was ok. It is hard f...
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"Sweet Success"
By michelerock from South Loop, September 16, 2009
I work around the corner from the Cupcake Counter. I was pleasantly surprised that a cupcake business opened in the loop as I occasionally crave sw...
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