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57 reviews for Cupcake Á La Mode
Review Highlights
"I tried the stuffed french toast cupcake."
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"My favorite is PB&J, hands down."
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"Our favorite was the Amaretto Sweet, but the Love Doctor..."
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Review from Amy C.
Olathe, KS
1/29/2012
I have been to Cupcake A La Mode numerous times as I used to work in the Plaza area, but this is my first visit to the Plaza location since they moved. I liked the old location, but I can see, traffic-wise, why they would want this spot with more visibility. And apparently the strategy works because the place was packed on Saturday, 1-28-12.
My two observations on the new location are: size (much smaller and more cramped), parking (the old space had it's own lot). Other than that it retains the same C-A-L-M charm as the old Plaza location.
There was quite a line formed when I arrived, but the three ladies working the counter ensured that customers were helped quickly and the line moved along efficiently. When it was my turn to order I decided to try one of the monthly selections - Orange Mimosa. It was, as their cupcakes always are, a delicious treat.
My favorite is (drumroll) Raspberry Lemonade. Husband likes PB&J.
I would highly recommend C-A-L-M for a delicious treat, for parties or special occasions. -
Review from Alicia R.
1/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've been to my fair share of cupcake places, and so far I think CALM (ha!) takes first place. Reasons:
1. Large variety of flavors, including seasonals
2. Cake is excellent - vanilla is soft, chocolate is how chocolate cake should be
3. Frosting is delicious - you get a lot, and that's just fine
4. Cupcakes look gorgeous, and take-out boxes do great job preserving their beauty
5. They are some of the more reasonably-priced fancy cupcakes I have had - they are pricey, but at least they are pretty huge.
I had the pleasure of trying the French Vanilla OOH LahLah (like a perfect sugar cookie in cupcake form, even the malt ball on top was tasty), Goldigger (the caramel and pecans makes this luxurious), Bailey's (seasonal, simple but frosting was delicious), and mimosa (lovely orange frosting). They have seating inside this bright pink site should you want to devour there. -
Review from Tim S.
Kansas City, MO
11/21/2011
My 5 year old daughter and I have done extensive research and taste testings of several cupcake-erys all over KC. This place is hands down the best. It also may be the most pricey too... but these cupcakes really are the total package. Presentation, creativity and, of course, flavor.
Faves are the Bella Nutella, Stuffed french toast, and the PB&J.
My least favorite one was a monthly special "The Mudslide". I shouldve known better. I mean I wouldnt be caught dead DRINKING one (in public, at least) so I'm not sure why I thought ordering one in cupcake form was going to be any different. I guess being a grown man with a 5 year old daughter in tow at a Cupcake Boutique just wasnt "fancy" enough for me.
Ha
Anyhow, it was made w/ real Kaluha and i dont know what went wrong because the cupcake was kind of "leaking". It was as awkward as it sounds. Tasted ok... but it was pretty messy. Got to give it to them for trying though. They usually do 2 or 3 new flavors to feature each month.
Anyhow, its good.
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Review from Kyle M.
Kansas City, KS
The cupcakes are average at best, especially for their price. The cake is dry if you don't buy them early in the day and the frosting flavors can be a little overwhelming. One of the major draw backs to this place is the smell of ammonia cleaner as you come closer to the counter. However, the cupcake sandwiches are pretty good.
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Review from Kurtis A.
Ive had a lot of cupcakes in my life (obviously) and this was hands down the best one I've ever had. My wife fell in love with the decor immediately because she was wearing the same colors, but we were both surprised by the cost. It was much less expensive than we thought it would be, and tasted better than we could imagine. The girl at the front desk was extremely helpful (and patient) as we asked her about every different flavor of cupcake. We will definitely be making trips back here every time we visit the plaza.
Listed in: Good Spots For Out-of-Towners
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Review from Elizabeth A.
Kansas City, KS
1/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
FANTASTIC!!! If I could eat here everyday I would. They have amazing cupcakes and decent prices for designer cupcakes. I haven't found one cupcake I don't like. If I were you I would buy one of every kind and take them home for the next week. Just fabulous.
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Review from Heather C.
Chicago, IL
10/28/2011
Fabulous cupcakes!
Here's why:
Presentation- It means everything especially when you are paying $3.00 a cupcake! The store has nice decor and the cupcakes are always decorated nicely. (I have noticed that other cupcake places will have sloppy decorating ex: frosting running over, crooked cupcake, etc.) You can make a sloppy cupcake at home with a box of Betty Croker for $1.00.
Frosting- Their use of frosting is awesome! I am a biggggg frosting chick. I cannot stand when cupcake places do not use enough frosting. Not the case with Cupcake A La Mode! It is the perfect example of what cake and frosting should be.
Actual Cupcake Itself- The cake is so tasty that it ALMOST doesn't matter if you had the frosting or not. Notice I said ALMOST. Meaning that the cupcake is very good, moist and not dry as seen with other places.
Boxes- They actually give you a box for a single cupcake.......whoa what a concept?! I do not get how some of these places think that one can get a cupcake to go and carry it in a sack......sure if I want a smashed cupcake..but guess what? I don't and I am sure that many others do not either. I guess they expect for you to buy more to get a box which isn't exactly courteous.
Price- Yes 3.00 per cupcake is up there do not get me wrong. It took a couple of times going there to get over the fact that I was paying 3.00 for one single cupcake but consider this...........most cupcake places can charge up to $4 and sometimes even $5 per cupcake. Some places charge you $3 or more for cupcakes that are as big as your thumb or ones that are barely frosted. (Did I mention how annoyed I am at under frosted cupcakes?) and it does include a box which only makes since if you are getting them to-go.
We can't forget service.............and it is wonderful. The owner is very active in the business which I think plays a huge role in how great their customer service is. She is very engaging and is very interested in her customers and their feedback on her cupcakes. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
I Highly Recommend Bella Nutella! It's my favorite one and am often teased about how I always order it time and time again.
My second favorite is Dr. Love.
Other popular ones are Stuffed French Toast, Gold Digger, Hawaiian Honeymoon and French Vanilla OOh LahLah -
Review from Sarah S.
Richmond, VA
1/16/2012
I came here craving something sweet after having some delicious BBQ for lunch. The shop is cute, the way you'd expect a cupcake shop to be. I ordered the amaretto cupcake and the Love Doctor (chocolate cake with strawberry icing). The amaretto cupcake was a bit disappointing. The white cake was moist and delicious, but the amaretto portion of the icing was overpowering, to the point that it tasted medicinal, so I scraped off the icing and added some of the strawberry icing from the Love Doctor cupcake to make it just right. The Love Doctor was tasty and satisfying. It had a lot of frosting, but that is typical for these gourmet cupcake places. I was impressed with the selection of flavors and wish that I had more time to give them a try. However, I wasn't blown away by my cupcakes, and if I had to guess, I would say that this is probably an above average shop when it comes to cupcake creativity/presentation with average tasting cupcakes.
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Review from Kim O.
Mission, KS
12/12/2011
I am a total fan of the whole cupcake fad because cake is my favorite type of dessert. I have gone to every gourmet cupcake place that I have heard about in the KC area, and this is the one I keep coming back to. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frostings are just right for me - not too sweet, nice texture, and just the right amount. Based on some of the other reviews, I guess these aren't everyone's faves, but I LOVE this place.
My favorites are the choco-latte and the red velvet. When I go to a dinner party where I'm in charge of dessert, I'll take an assortment of cupcakes from this shop. We'll divvy them up so everyone gets a chance to try several flavors. Even though all the varieties are delicious, the red velvet is often the favorite of the majority. I haven't tried the PB&J yet because it sounds unappealing to me, but with all the reviewers commenting on it here on Yelp, that'll be the next one I try.
If I had a negative comment, it would be that there are only two base cakes - vanilla and chocolate. I love both, so that's not really a problem, but I wish they had carrot cake. Their cream cheese frosting is yummy, and carrot cake would complement it oh, so well. -
Review from Jen N.
Lee's Summit, MO
11/19/2011
Their cupcakes are out of this world! I could eat a PB&J cupcake every day and never tire of it. Their bakery is super-cute as well. Love the colors!
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Review from Emily S.
7/25/2011
I have had many cupcakes in the area and most of the weddings across the country I've been to in the last year have had cupcakes instead of traditional wedding cake, however, these are my favorite! Each cupcake is so unique it will take you forever to decide on just a few! The presentation of the shop is adorable, and although getting in and out of the parking spaces can be tricky at times (and my one attempt to go on a Monday proved sadly disappointing) it's worth the effort!
We brought home 3 cupcakes to my extended family (they went so fast I can't remember which ones we got!) and we all tried bites of each. The cupcakes were not dry like many I've had before and the icing is not too thick, but just creamy enough. Perfect! There wasn't one that everyone didn't love.
If you're looking for a great cupcake place in town I would highly recommend A La Mode! -
Review from Kirun M.
7/22/2011
I LOVE the PB&J cupcake here. LOVE.
I've tired a bite of a few of the others and none compare to the PB&J, but it seems like there is something for everyone here.
I recommend checking it out.Listed in: Toto, we're not in Kansas…
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Review from Erica T.
Lawrence, KS
After visiting I really don't understand the hype about this place. We ordered 6 cupcakes, expecting awesomeness, but got "ok" instead. First, all of the cupcakes have one of two cakes - chocolate
or vanilla - as the base. This is fine if the frosting isn't run of the mill buttercream. There are some mix-ins to the icing in some of the cupcakes, like pineapple or cream cheese, but I tasted neither of these flavors in our cupcakes with these frostings.
I will agree that the cupcakes were pretty, but the whole package didn't do it for me. -
Review from Stephanie N.
Shawnee, KS
5/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
We happened to see the shop while walking to our car. I had to go in, it's cupcakes! I am totally into this cupcake fad, and have been recently disappointed by said cupcakes at other places.
The store is super cute, and very well decorated. I could tell someone put a lot of work and money into making it a nice place with high end furnishings.
The cupcakes were some of the best I've had! I opted for the Tiramisu and my fiance grabbed the choco-vanilla. The cakes were moist and perfect, and I'm sure my tiramisu had espresso baked into the cake. The icing wasn't too sweet, def adult icing! I was wary when we walked into a cupcake joint on the plaza, fearing that I would dish out $5-6 a cupcake, but I was wrong. They were $3.25 a piece.
I will come back and try the PB&J and the strawberry cheesecake cupcakes very soon. -
Review from Hooria T.
6/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was really looking forward to trying out Cupcake A La Mode, so excited that I insisted that we leave early from the Royals game to catch some Bella Nutella and Red Velvet before they closed.
Luckily, we made it and found parking with an hour to spare, however, they were out of most flavors when we got there! Totally unacceptable! You have to have your number one flavors available at all times!! After I reluctantly accepted that red velvet and Bella Nutella were nowhere to be found, I settled for the stuffed French toast. We also tried the chocolate and the peanut butter. I thought the French toast was the best of the threes but thats still not saying much as I had my heart set on the Red Velvet and Bella Nutella.
Well, the very next day after this disappointing experience, my brother-in-law went by Cupcake A La Mode about 1.5 hours after they opened to get the red velvet and bella nutella for me (since I was so sad from the day before). Again, they were out of the bella nutella! What the heck?! Isn't this one of their most popular flavors?! Whoever is in charge of inventory control needs to get a new job because they are failing miserably! I did however have the opportunity to try the red velvet and it was simply average. I think it could have used a little bit more frosting as the cake to frosting ratio was a little off.
Tips:
*Call ahead and place your order!!
Bottom line, I'd be willing to give cupcake a la mode another shot the next time I'm in Kansas as I'm dying to try the Bella Nutella but will definitely call ahead until they figure out their inventory issues.Listed in: Will Travel For Cupcakes
Comment from dan c. of Cupcake Á La Mode 7/10/2011
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Review from Kelli S.
Fort Riley, KS
Cute store with beautful looking cupcakes! The store smelled wonderful!
The Raspberry Lemonade was very sweet that tasted very strongly of vanilla. I didnt get any raspberry flavor but there was a hint of lemon on the top layer. Too sweet to finish.
The ChocoLatte was great. Its also was too sweet but was good with a latte.
It was fun to try, and they were beautiful to look at, but I guess Im not a cupcake person. -
Review from Matt U.
What a delightful find on a stroll about town! The selection of cupcakes was quite nice and while the cakes themselves were not overly large, we found them just right for sharing as an after dinner or mid-afternoon treat.
Near the end of the evening, many of the more unique and popular offerings were gone, but we did find exactly what we were in the mood for......The GOLD DIGGER!
This luscious offering inspired song in both our hearts as we got down with the layers of chocolate buttercreme, caramel and a surprise chocolate lava center!
The true show stopper in this classy spot was not the decor or the spectacular confections, but the concurrent purchase of a pink "Baking is sexy" shirt for the wife.
For all those haters with low levels of love for this place, try it again and this time with a smile on your face! -
Review from Rasheda H.
Kansas City, MO
This place is SOOO good! The red velvet cupcake is so yummy & fluffy! The decor of this place is also really cool. It looks like some one really thought out how they wanted the store to look. It's so chic!! A must stop for a sweet treat
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Review from Stacy L.
7/23/2011
I am not a fan of this place. I think it is overpriced. The cupcakes are pretty, and the toppings are good, a little too sugary for me. However, I do not think they are worth the money. I guess I will just keep looking.
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Review from Vivian O.
Kansas City, MO
I'm a cupcake fiend. I was hoping this place would live up to the hype given it's right in my neighborhood. I tried the marshmallow fondue, and while it fulfilled (maybe overfilled) my sugar craving, it didn't fulfill my cupcake craving. The only creative part of the cupcakes were the toppings/frosting. Cupcake a la Mode really only has two types of cake - vanilla and chocolate. Given that, there really should be no room for error in execution. Unfortunately, I found the cake a bit dry for my taste.
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Review from Sara D.
Cupcake A La Mode = Cupcake Paradise.
Walking into Cupcake A La Mode is like walking into a pink, cupcake heaven. I definitely gasped in awe at the sheer cuteness of it all.
A break down of what I ordered:
French Toast Cupcake: Their best seller and rightfully so. It tasted like a giant piece of perfect french toast.
Raspberry Lemonade Cupcake: Tangy and beautiful.
Some coffee/chocolate concoction that I forgot the name of: AMAZING. There was even a chocolate covered espresso bean on top!
A mint cupcake of some sort: Haven't tried that one yet, but it looks great!
Shortbread Latte: Absolutely delicious. Cupcake A La Mode is the first place I've found with shortbread syrup
Brown Sugar/ Cinnamon iced tea: surprisingly delicious!
Needless to say, after two cups of coffee for breakfast and then immediately driving to Cupcake A La Mode and consuming everything on the above list, my heart is beating at 100 MPH in a state of sugary overdose (but in the best way possible).
I spoke with the manager, Becky, and she explained that they come up with 2 new, special, experimental cupcakes every month. Starting tomorrow, September will feature a Root Beer cupcake and a Banana Split Cupcake. The Root beer cupcake will be made with Root Beer Shatto milk! Without a doubt, I will be coming back to Cupcake A La Mode!Listed in: Coffee across Kanas City.
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Review from Elizabeth M.
Overland Park, KS
9/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
Love it here! Cake is so moist n fresh. The choc frosting is enuf for its own dessert. Get the extra shot.
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Review from Holly M.
Kansas City, MO
9/16/2010
Ok. I just don't get why people are so whoopity-doo over this place. Sure, they have lots of "pretty" cupcakes with out-of-the-ordinary flavors, but when the cake tastes like air and sawdust with an exorbitant amount of icing to cover it up....in my opinion, it's just ewwww....sickening sweet.
I had the PB & J. Honestly, I couldn't tell what I was eating. I had to double check the sign. I had to scrape half the icing off as well.
Don't get me wrong....they weren't horrendous, but the cake was just too light and had too much icing. I think the bulk of the richness and flavor should be in the cake and the icing a compliment. These are just the opposite. Light, almost flavorless cake, with overbearing icing that masks what little flavor the cupcake doesn't have.
And paying 3 bucks on top of it ? Really ? 3 bucks? For 3 bucks it had best be perfection, and what I had simply wasn't. I'll stick to making my own.
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Review from Kate R.
Overland Park, KS
7/14/2011
Soooo so cute, both the original 47th St and the new Plaza location (the Lenexa one is cute, too, but I am rarely out that way). I love the cupcake/monster-themed onesies and baby tees they sell, and the darling party hats and cake servers and baby shower games books and handmade aprons - a charming miscellany. This summer they are upping the ante by offering alcoholic beverage-flavored cupake specials. The red wine cupcake was INSANE. I need to go try the mojito and the margarita! Of course, there is always Stuffed French Toast or the Amaretto to fall back on, if you haven't tested your glucose tolerance in a while. I would love them even more if they would offer smaller cupcakes (what if I want two flavors?) and branch out into different base cake flavors (though I realize that's kind of their schtick, to just play with the frosting).
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Review from real a.
Overland Park, KS
11/27/2011
These cupcakes tasted refrigerated and not fresh but look pretty.
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Review from Rhonda S.
Updated - 6/26/2010
I'm giving it 5 stars this visit. It's fun, it's pink and black, and the cupcakes are yummy...Why she didn't pack the 3 cupcakes in a box with a holder is beyond me...it's not her fault that I dropped the box walking from my car to my front door. (5 second rule, and I'm certainly glad no one saw that.)
I bought a cupcake for someone's birthday present yesterday. I had my son with me, and we both had a cupcake sandwich. While very sweet, I'm an icing person, so it was quite yummy. It consists of creamy icing in the middle of 2 cupcake cookies. Yummy. I love this little shop. We topped it off with a trip to Glace. Fantastic!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/7/2010
I can't say enough about how good this place is. I visited this location last week. Cupcakes, both… Read more »
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Review from Katy R.
Kansas City, MO
I may be about to start a cupcake war, but after extensive tasting at several cupcake shops throughout Kansas City, Cupcake a la Mode gets my definitive vote for best cupcakes in the metro.
Not only are the cupcakes a little larger than normal (which equals more deliciousness), they come in a variety of expected and not-so-expected flavor combinations. I find the vanilla cupcake varieties to be a bit superior to the chocolate cupcakes, which have a tendency to be slightly dry.
No matter what you crave, Cupcake a la Mode probably has it. My new favorite is the Hawaiian Honeymoon, a vanilla cupcake topped with a decadent layer of pineapple buttercream, crushed macadamia nuts and drizzled white chocolate. Oh. My. God. I brought an out-of-town friend with me when I tried this cupcake for the first time, and she's already messaged me wishing that I could ship her a box of cupcakes.
Plus, the shop is too, too cute. Hot pink and black provide the dominant color scheme, making it a whimsical retreat that's also perfect for kids' birthday parties.
And now that I've written this, I'm officially craving a cupcake. Gotta go get my fix! -
Review from Shawn H.
Kansas City, MO
Updated - 6/8/2011
$18 for three cupcakes and two coffees. Steep. Food was great but only on special occasions. And why a la mode? There wasn't any ice cream.
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5/4/2009
It's in a tiny little building off of 47th street. I think only two cars can fit in the front lot.… Read more »
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Review from Jacob E.
Los Angeles, CA
8/11/2011
These were the best cupcakes I could find in Kansas City, and the place is open fairly late. Nice variety too.
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Review from J M.
Olney, MD
12/29/2010 2 photos
We stopped by after reading a lot of reviews on Yelp. The two people working were very friendly and walked us through each of the cupcake flavors they had that day and also suggested their favorites.
We ended up selecting four cupcakes. All were good but the amount of icing can be a little much. Some people just love a lot of icing, I tend to scrape 80% of it off and eat it that way. -
Review from Alberto S.
Kansas City, MO
5/15/2011
Best cupcakes in Kansas City. Great selection, nice and moist cake and tasty icings.
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Review from A H.
Denton, TX
7/29/2011
I live in Texas and my aunt who lives in Kansas City told me she wanted cupcakes for her Birthday. After doing a search on the web I found the website & they let me order over the phone. I paid for a dozen cupcakes and my aunt will go in and pick out the flavors of her choice. When I called and told her I could hear the excitement in her voice. The girl that took my payment was completely sweet & made ordering a breeze. I will be using them very often for other birthdays & holidays! Thanks for making this Birthday present a BREEZE!
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Review from John N.
Kansas City, MO
4/24/2010 1 Check-in Here
I'm not normally one for sweets in the middle of the day, but with my midday coffee, when we passed Cupcakes a la Mode on the way home, it was inevitable.
I've been here several times before. It's a good thing they're not open in the evening or else I'd come after dinner chronically (located within walking distance of my house).
The available selections are a combination of whimsical, unique and classic with selections such as the "Marshmallow Fondue", "PB&J" and "Raspberry Lemonade". Today we brought home two: the "Love Doctor", a chocolate cupcake with chocolate chunk strawberry buttercream and a chocolate-dipped strawberry on top, plus the "Stuffed French Toast" which is a vanilla cupcake topped with scrumptious maple cinnamon buttercream icing and with a decadent cream cheese icing.
If you don't have coffee on hand already, as I did, you can get a splendid coffee drink there, among other choices like Izze sodas. As sweet as they are, though, I recommend coffee or milk to wash it down.
Haute cupcakes and cupcake boutique shops have become a trendy thing as of late. I've not had many, as I like the savory things more than the sweet (e.g. charcuterie over cupcakes), but when comparing to Baby Cakes, located in the river market next to Harry's Country Club, I give the edge to Cupcakes a la Mode for the unique options on their menu that are truly delicious and for the unworldly texture of the cake in their cupcakes. Dense yet somehow fluffy, moist yet light, there's something special going on there that should be noticed.
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Review from Katie D.
Kansas City, MO
7/10/2009 1 photo
This place is absolutely darling. When you walk in, you are immediately greeted by the sweet aromas of baking cupcake batter and handmade frostings....it smells so delicious. It smells like.....cupcakes. Yum. The interior is completely decked out in black and bright pink, and it's so freaking cute that it could make even the manliest of men say awwww.
The parking is the only downfall. It's a tiny, quaint little dwelling that sits off the Plaza on a steep street. There is parking in the back, but it's all so cramped that you can only squeeze about 4 cars in at the most. Their cupcakes are 3 bucks a pop, but it's so worth it. So far I've tried the Chocolate Obsession, The PB&J (which has got to be my favorite. A PB&J cupcake you say!? Oh, you must try.), Raspberry Lemonade, and a couple others that I can't remember off the top of my head. I really don't know what else to say about this place, because the only adjective that ever comes to my mind about this place is cute. It's so freaking....cute. -
Review from Katie B.
Kansas City, KS
4/16/2009
I'm going to bring this cupcake party down just a little bit. Not a whole lot, just a little.
I think that this cupcake place is pretty awesome. BUT, when I know what amazing things you can do with cupcake batter, I am a little disheartened to know that they only make vanilla and chocolate cupcakes. I realize that they want to do two things really well and then doll them up with various icings, but I want more. Especially since the owner of this establishment is obviously quite talented.
But everyone should love this place, despite my greediness. The cupcakes are huge! Seriously, more like a giant cupcake muffin. The icings are good. I think I like their vanilla cake more than their chocolate cake, but that could just be a personal preference. I went with three other people who all got different kinds of cupcakes: the Lemon cupcake, the Espresso cupcake, and the Nutella cupcake.
I got the pineapple/macadamia/white chocolate cupcake. Oh, god, it was really good. The vanilla cake is out of this world, and then to top it off with such a decadent icing is really kind of irresponsible. But, you know, I was feeling pretty outrageous this day so I shirked all notions of being a vegan and dived right in.
My companions cupcakes were all good too. I especially liked the espresso cupcake, because I am sort of a coffee freak.
I also like the edible decorations on all of the cupcakes. Espresso bean for the espresso cupcake, some sort of cookie for the nutella cupcake, and a lemon wafer for the lemon cupcake. How adorable.
Also docking star for the lack of napkins readily available and silverware. It was maybe a little late in the day, but I think these things should be stocked. Although, when asked, they were more than quick to supply us with these necessary cupcake eating tools.
But seriously, at 3 dollars, this is cheap cupcake eating. Especially for the sheer size of the cupcake. I mean, it is the size of a Bagel and Bagel (er... Einstein Bros) muffin. HUGE. And it's a quality cupcake. Moist and dense and delicious. I love them. I only wish that I indulged more often in the land of eggs and dairy. -
Review from Yvette F.
Evanston, IL
10/9/2009
Picked up a dozen cupcakes to share with colleagues and watching their faces as they took their first bite was priceless. They were all hesitant - they look absolutely sinful - but once they started it was non stop talk about Cupcake A La Mode!
I have tried many a cupcake and the problem with most is the cake - usually rather dry and not very flavorful. Cupcake A La Mode cupcakes are moist, full of flavor and topped with the most amazing flavors of icing and toppings. The stuffed french toast was to die for.
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Review from Christopher Thomas B.
Lees Summit, MO
3/9/2010
Delicious cupcakes. Definitely a treat for a special (or any) occasion.
I would give 5 stars if they were better priced----delicious Magnolia Cupcakes in NYC were only $2.50. But this is one of the best in the area, though I'm also a Babycakes fan.
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Review from Mina N.
Kansas City, MO
7/15/2010
The Amaretto Sweet cupcake from C+C Mode Factory is like a pair of fake boobs. Got your attention? Allow me to elaborate...
I've tried the French Vanilla cupcake (Ooh la la delish) at their Leawood location as a starting point to my Tour de C+C Mode, so I decided to graduate to the Amaretto Sweet cupcake at the West Plaza location. As mentioned in a review for the C+C Mode: Leawood, I tend to be simplistic in my cupcake preferences. All I need is good cupcake with good frosting, gimmicks not necessary. Their French Vanilla cupcake made me a believer, so on to try the others I go.
I stopped into the store after work @ 5:00p, so I expected the display case to look rather sparse. I didn't take inventory, but I would guess that there was at least one of each flavor available. All hope was not lost, but i suspect you may not be so lucky on other nights.
The shop itself was feeling a bit warm. As some of you may have noticed, it was a hot day yesterday (heat index 100+ !) which, I believe, caused the 4th string cupcakes to look not-so-varsity. Eh, I'm not discouraged by appearances, it's what's inside that counts. I suppose with an older building, mechanical systems may not be able to run at full blast. I was planning on sitting back and reading a couple chapters in my book, but it was just too balmy and I yearned for my air-conditioned car.
Oh, right...boobs. Well, the Amaretto Sweet cupcake is flashier than the tastefully simple Vanilla cupcake, boasting amaretto-laced frosting, almond slivers, with an out-of-the-jar marachino cherry on top. The base of the Amaretto Sweet cupcake is the same as the Vanilla cupcake. Though there are hints of the tasty Vanilla within the Amaretto Sweet cupcake, the similarities stop there. Take a bite with the frosting and you're slapped with artificial tasting sah-weetness.
What I appreciate about the French Vanilla cupcake is that it's presentation is unassuming. When you eat it, each bite gets better than the next. With the Amaretto Sah-weet cupcake it's appearance is sexy, but that first bite is the best bite and it becomes over-indulgent after that. Ooh, Amaretto, could you cover yourself up with some milk, please?
I don't presume that this is typical of all the other cupcake flavors but I wouldn't be surprised if it was either. I'll continue to venture through the Tour; it's going to be such a struggle :). -
Review from S L.
Kansas City, MO
6/4/2010
Every cupcake I've had from Cupcake a la Mode has elicited the kind of "ooh"'s and "mmm"'s that ordinarily I reserve for private time if you know what I mean wink wink nudge nudge. Noisy eaters tend to make me cringe but it's pretty tough to stay silent when what you're savoring is as good as these cupcakes are. My favorite is the red velvet bundt cake but even the more adventurous items like the PB & J are fantastic. The staff can be slightly prickly but I suspect it comes from the pride they take in their product. If there's an occasion you'd like to impress or please just show up with one of the Cupcake a la Mode pink boxes and prepare to receive a gracious, "thank you!"
**I won't remove a star because the cupcakes are just simply too good for that but I do wish the staff would work on their phone demeanor. I'm always treated well in the store but more than once calling for a special order results in me thinking I may have accidentally run over the person who answered the phone's dog. Just a vibe thing.** -
Review from Ken L.
4/22/2009
Damn Good! I wanted the chocolate/coconut special of the day, but they were out, so I settled for Marshmallow Fondue, woohoo! And also a cappuccino. The gf got Raspberry Lemonade; the sugary raspberry and lemon wedge was what swayed her. Of course, it took us both at least 5 minutes to decide. Lucky for us we were the only there when we first walked in. I think there was one table outside, two tables inside, and a little bar with several stools to sit at.
The place looks like Hello Kitty decorated it, if Hello Kitty was a high society New York diva w/ an obsession for the color pink. If that sounds bad, it's not, it's really nice inside; quaint and small, but a little on the girl side. No, a lot on the girly side.
Going up 47th, the place was hard to spot. But going down towards the plaza, there's a sign on the side of the next building over. The sign also has an arrow pointing to the right, which I think means you can park in the back. I didn't see that until leaving though, and luckily found a street spot in front.
I told the owner (well, co-owner) that she was getting good reviews on Yelp and that's how I found her place. She said she's so busy she has no time to check online, but that she knew *what* Yelp is now, because somebody had come in earlier and told her that they Yelped her, and she was like, "you what?" Haha!
Will. Be. Back. Yum!
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