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Mon-Thu. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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I love seeing a thriving bakery. It warms my little cake girl soul.
-SMB's has expanded. They have a real seating area now. This area has another cash register, presumably operating during peak times.
-Their rice pudding didn't turn me on. Nice vanilla flavor but the texture was awfully gritty.
-Their pumpkin cupcake rocks my socks. Delicious cake + amazing cream cheese icing = heaven in the form of SUGAR!
Molly's still has my heart, but that doesn't mean I'd turn down treats from Sweet Mandy :)
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Ahhh . . .now this is a store that is dear to my heart. After all- what other bakery do you know that stays open til 10 on Friday nights just to lure you in for a bit of sweetness after having dinner in the area?
Well that's just how sweet, Sweet Mandy B's is. And now with their newly enlarged space- there is a separate area to sit and linger awhile, as well as the side that houses the display cases of cookies, cakes, cupcakes, pies, bars, special treats and other calorie worthy delights. I love the pastel wall colors (pale blues, yellows and greens) lending a retro feel to the place.
Cupcakes are what bring me here- the moist, crumbly kind with so much butter cream frosting that the cake can barely support it. In fact, we had a cupcake "disaster" where the top of the cupcake flipped off under the weight and landed on the floor, much to my chagrin. But no problem- it was replaced and more care was taken on the next one to make sure it got to my mouth!
Their butter cream frosting comes in 10 flavors from the standards like chocolate and vanilla to the more interesting like caramel, peanut butter and mocha. And the cakes come in as many flavors with some more interesting ones being the snickerdoodle, banana chocolate chip and red velvet.
Their take out packaging ensures that my cupcakes or cakes get home safely unlike some bakeries that just toss them in a box. Much appreciated. And since I usually drive there- I am always happy to find street parking right in the area. Six cupcakes ran about $11 and the people behind the counter were friendly and accomodating.
Cupcakes for me take me back to a simpler time . . .a time of elementary school treats and friend's birthday parties. And it's funny how just one bite of Sweet Mandy B's cupcakes, bring that all back into focus all these years later!
So amazing. You can find pretty much whatever you're in the mood for here. The [giant] sugar cookies slathered in delicious frosting are perfection. You can also choose from cake by the slice (best idea ever), a dizzying array of cupcakes, bars, brownies and cobblers, cookie-frosting-sandwich concoctions...I have to stop naming things off or I will go into a sugar coma just thinking about it.
The items are fairly-priced, as well, at least as far as I'm concerned. The huge cookies of which I spoke, for example, were $2.10. I suppose some people might deem this expensive, but I guess I'm used to pricier baked goods that don't taste quite this good.
In addition, the place is just darling. The staff is friendly, and there's plenty of seating if you want to enjoy views of the cute-if-pretentious neighborhood. They even have water set out with little cups so that you can wash the frosting down. Plus they're open pretty late.
As far as Chicago bakeries go, this place is a must-visit.
I lu-hu-huuv sweets--cupcakes, cookies, pies, bars, etc., etc., you name it. Since Sweet Mandy B's does all of these things so well, I *luuuv* them, too. I am on a quest to find the best red velvet cupcake in the city and have been practically EVERYWHERE in my search--Molly's, Goddess and Grocer, Layers, Swirlz, Honeybee's, Central Continental (for you 'burbanites), Give me some Sugah--everywhere, I tell you! The results? I wouldn't even bring it up if Mandy's didn't top the list (well, tie actually with the Cheesecake Factory's version which you can buy at B&N cafes). Not only do they do RV cupcakes extremely well, but I've had 4 other flavors and they did not disappoint. I've also tried the dreamy iced molasses cookie, which I moaned over while a few other patrons stared at me with concern, and the rich turtle pie which you GOTTA try. Did I mention how darned cute this place is? It reminds me of a storybook setting. I don't know which one specifically, but an adorable one.
Bottom line is Mandy B's has delicious treats for a fair price. Order something from the friendly staff and enjoy it in the new sitting area. Or, if you're like me, order a few somethings and eat them at home by yourself so nobody witnesses your inner piglet.
Dear Mandy,
I write to you all the way from San Francisco, home of all that is granola and undigestable to a corn fed Midwest girl. The reasons I came back to Chicago may not have been the best of reasons and I might have been a hot mess standing in front of the bakery case dressed all in black with puffy eyes and sniffly but priorities are priorities when you have exactly 2 hours between check in, traffic and one goal in mind:cupcakes.
So the roster was as follows:
2 double doozies
1 s'mores
1 caramel apple cupcake
1 lemon cupcake
1 banana chocolate chip cupcake
1 red velvet cupcake
1 classic chocolate cupcake
1 pumpkin spice cupcake
And they all went home with me on a 5 hour flight, got eyeballed by TSA and survived the BART ride back to my car. It was worth the wait to show off what Mandy B's and Chicago bakeries had to offer. They got rave reviews from friends and families alike because granola vegan bakeries back home don't know how to make cupcakes rich and sweet and moist like Sweet Mandy B's does. Thank God for that too 'cause I'd be a heffer if they did.
God, this place is so good, it's like crack! I miss eating here so much! But at least I'll lost some… Read more »
If you're looking for cupcakes and other baked goods then Sweet Mandy B's I'm sure would suffice...they've got 'em.
I went the other day with a friend - in an attempt to talk over something sweet and tasty instead of at a bar with other sweet and tasty things. Tragically, I can say I've had much better cupcakes. They were terribly, terribly dry; the frosting was diabetic coma sweet; the lemon bar we had was extremely tart; and to add to all this sensory upset we sat in a very cold, very bright, pastel room. Just wasn't welcoming or cozy.
I'd suggest trying out another cupcake place. Chicago is full of them. Or go home with Betty Crocker and make your own - if you spend $5 on her she'll give you dozens of fresh delicious cupcakes.
I have a confession to make.
For the past 8 months, I have been afraid to come back here. Why, you ask? Trauma from having an ultra dry red velvet cuppie on my first visit. But all horror stories aside, I was in the area and dropped in to give Mandy another try.
Since the last time I came here, the shop has expanded by extending into the space right next door, where there's a few extra tables and chairs.
The snickerdoodle (tasted more like just cinnamon), almond, and pumpkin cupcakes all had moist cake, and were $2.25 apiece. Besides cupcakes, Mandy offers a variety of cookies, bars, and pudding. The chocolate gingerbread and chocolate oat cookies were tasty! However, the chocolate banana cabinet pudding bomb thing set up expectations for an explosion of flavor, but it was meh and just tasted like day old cake with pudding drizzled over it.
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Best guilty pleasure a man can have
Cupcakes a stupid good!
Every bad day I treat myself, and Every good day I reward myself with some of Mandy's sweet sweet goodness.
Also, the cookies they make are some of the most underrated food items I've ever seen.
Try a molasses cookie and get a cupcake.
By the way Swirls Sucks compared to Sweet Mandy B's!
What the mother-lover?!?! I have not reviewed SMBs?! UUUMMM... that is the craziest thing I have learned in months.
I was making a list of my favorite cupcake places, and searched for mandy b's on my reviews... TO NO AVAIL. WHEW. Now that my shock and horror is subsiding, on to the review.
Sweet Mandy B's is the best. I love their huge, delicious cookies. Especially the chocolate minty ones. I also love their chocolate chip cookies. And their pretzels dipped in fudge and other delightful toppings. I love their kitchen sink pudding, I love their whoopie pies, I love the pretty colors that adorn the walls.....
and
I LOVE THEIR CUPCAKES.
They taste like something straight out of the 60s (and I'd know, because I time travel), but better, moist, delicious, and lovely.
When I am in the mood for a straight up cupcake, no fancy cookie dough or nutella inside, no crazy flavor combination (you will not find pistachio lavendar with fennel and foie gras cupcakes here!), this is my go-to place.
horray for mandy b's. thank God you are nearby :)
Sweet Mandy B's is as good as it gets. Not only is this place as cute as a button, but there are so many different treats to choose from. And they're all just as adorable.
All the cupcakes and pastries are so perfect, that you almost feel bad about mutilating them with your plastic fork/bare hands. Keyword being ALMOST.
So good. And the cupcakes are ALWAYS a hit at dinner parties/birthdays/etc.
You will see things here you usually dont. You will want to eat them too. Like the snickerdoodle cookie, or molasses cookie. Their breadpudding options are delicious as well. I have had dry food from there as well, but I have learned that if in doubt of the freshness, i should just ask...
Great place to sit down in with a cup of coffee, a pretty pastry and fun friends. OH MY!!!
Sweet, sweet buttercream frosting between two chocolate chip cookies. That's right. A chocolate chip cookie sandwich. Need I say more?
Six flags. More flags, more fun!
Ohh Sweet Mandy Bs...how you make me oh so happy with your yummy delectables. I was never a big fan of frosting, but somehow they got me absolutely addicted to their brightly colored and deliciously sweet buttercream frosting.
I've had their pies, cakes, most of the flavors for their cupcakes, specialty goods, and might I add, Sweet Mandy Bs never disappoint. My favorite guilty pleasure of theirs is definitely a chocolate cupcake with buttercream frosting or a sugar cookie with buttercream frosting. I am always up for it anytime of the day. I would say I have it at least once a week or once every other week. That's how much I love it.
They even opened up a new section to it so there's even more space to the place now considering how ridiculously crowded it gets. yayy!
HANDS down, the best cupcakes, I have ever, ever EVER had in my life!! I've made it a personal mission in life to try as many cupcakes as possible, and sorry NY, but even Magnolia doesn't hold a candle to these little sugar-bliss wonders!
I've tried every flavor they've had and the best I can do is narrow it down to my 5 favorites, because they're so good! Classic Vanilla, Red Velvet, Dreamsicle, Lemon, and Mint Chocolate (varies by season) are my favorites.
The key is their delicious frosting, though the cake is moist and delicious as well. If you prefer cookies, try their sugar cookies topped with their famous buttercream frosting. It will blow your mind!!
If you live and Chicago and you've never been--go. right. now! It's also conveniently located near the Webster Theatre so grab a treat (or ten!) before your next flick!
I have been baking all of my life. My mom is the best non-professional baker you have ever met. We love baked goods- you get it.
Sweet Mandy B's makes me NOT want my mom's homemade cake for my birthday. That is how good it is. I read a few somewhat negative reviews on here and couldn't believe it. I guess there is no accounting for taste, but... the frosting here is phenomenal- super sweet and creamy and fluffy and just right. I normally scrape all the frosting off, not here. The cupcakes and cakes I've had here have ALWAYS been perfectly moist and dense and fabulous. I've also had the dream bar and brownie- also heavenly.
I live around the corner from Molly's but make the 10 minute drive (passing by Swirlz too) to get to Sweet Mandy B's. It's just the best.
I am not a huge sweet fanatic, so I am writing this not only for myself, but for a large community of people that go to, went to, or will go to the Theatre School.
Sweet Mandy B's has a large following at TTS. I know many people who will forgo lunch for one of these cupcakes. They are obsessed!
I have had a few, and they are very good, in fact everything here is very good, and compared to the other three cupcake stores I have been to, this one takes the cake.
They probably deserve 4 stars but this is high 3 stars, mostly because they often sell out of their best cupcakes by the afternoon. The cupcakes are amazing, especially the Carrot Cupcake, but they are also pretty expensive.
Just went here the other day and it was great!
Had a banana cream pie, and a banana bread pudding thingy. They warmed up the bread pudding and the caramel and bread was great. I highly suggest this. The banana cream pie was tasty as well.
I liked to sit and spend some time here, it expanded into the store next door, a good amount of seating, and a large selection of dessert treats.
I wish I had a cupcake so I could compare it to Molllys, but they were running low. I might have to go earlier in the day, I went sort of later when they were running low on some things.
They were out of hot chocolate too! If you go try and go earlier in the day!
I understand that cupcakes are a matter of personal taste, and it is my very personal opinion that the cupcakes from Sweet Many B's are the best I've tried in Chicago. They have the right combination of sweetness (high) to cakeyness (high) that suits me just right.
It's kind of a cluster in there most of the time, but eh, what can ya do. Work it out, it's worth it. Also, it's kind of hard to tell what flavors are available, but just ask. One time, I bought a cookie, 4 mini cupcakes, and 3 large cupcakes and it was $10. Maybe it was some kind of error when it got rang up, or the cupcake gods were smiling. I'm not complaining.
whooooooooooaaaaaman!!
So cupcakes are super trendy right now but this place is the real deal!!
I don't think there is anything I can say that hasn't already been said. This place is so freaking' good, cute, clean, awesome, heaven, need a cupcake now................
I also love their chocolate dipped pretzel sticks - simple, but oh so amazing!!
Oh, did I mention they brew intelligentsia? that's right... if I could give 6 stars I would..
One must make sure their bestie gets a cupcake for their birthday! Parking around SMB seemed like it would be easier than around Molly's so we decided to give it a shot (and yes it was).
At first when I saw the all the strollers outside I started to panic but once inside, service was very swift. Standard flavor cupcakes and some fun and seasonal ones make for a fun time selecting. Caramel apple, pumpkin pie, orange dreamsicle, lemon.... alongside SO many other different sweet treats! Dreamy bars, puddings, pies, cakes, cookies, and the most enormous and whimsical whoopie pies I have seen in my life (they sandwich with colored frosting - genius!).
I got a chocolate mini with blue frosting. I know, so boring. The cake was okay. Nothing incredible. I like my cupcake to have a rich, dense, and moist cake. SMB makes a light and fluffy cake - not really my thing. BUT the frosting totally made up for it. A light as air whipped (blue) buttercream. This was the first time I actually ate all the frosting on a cupcake (and I've eaten a lot of cupcakes). Bravo SMB!
I also had bites of the orange dreamsicle and red velvet cupcakes. Again, wonderful frosting but needs to be replaced with Molly's (cup)cake.
The storefront is absolutely adorable. Cute pastel colors, lots of colorful products, and friendly and cute girls working the counter. I will definitely stop in again for a mini cupcake (or three) if I am in the neighborhood.
Where'd the four star average rating come from? I could not have been eating the same cupcakes other people were served.
First, the cake appears to be made from a boxed mix. My lemon cupcake was bland and had the texture of Betty Crocker's.
Second, the buttercream frosting I had was not traditional buttercream. Rather, it was very obviously quick buttercream, which is made by mixing powdered sugar, butter, cream and flavoring. It takes about two minutes to make. The flavor is far less rich and the texture is softer than traditional buttercream.
I also tasted the chocolate frosting on my friend's banana chocolate cupcake. It was no better than what you can buy in a can at Jewel.
It seems like Sweet Mandy B's exists for moms who are too busy to slap together a cupcake. And it serves that purpose. But they get a big fat F for effort - if you make your reputation on cupcakes, then make awesome cupcakes instead of something that tastes like pre-made components fixed up to look cute.
So, yelpers, if you want interesting flavors of cupcakes, go to Bleeding Heart Bakery instead, where they concoct recipes from scratch and use top notch ingredients.. oh yeah, and they use real buttercream. I'm snarling at the thought of a professional bakery selling me quick buttercream. What a sham!
(Just a note about the two stars despite my not being impressed - at least they weren't stale. That happens at half the bakeries where I've gotten cupcakes in Chicago.)
They have expanded! Same great place, but with more seating next door to enjoy your cupcake, cabinet pudding or whatever kind of cookie you decided on. It really opens the space up to enjoy it there instead of taking it and fleeing to get your sugar rush.
If you like butter cream frosting, this is the place to go. It's sugar-coma-inducing in a good way.… Read more »
I'm not a huge fan of the north side, or north siders for that matter. Not being raised in Chicago has allowed me to have a fresh set of judgmental eyes on these cutesy little neighborhoods with their cutesy little universities, cupcake shops and moms who push their accessories, I mean... babies, in their cutesy little strollers on every other corner.
The truth is, cupcakes from this particular cutesy little cupcake shop are just fucking amazing. There, you read it, cutesy and fucking in the same sentence, never to be witnessed again. Also, if you're not a fan of the cutesy cupcake phenomena that occurs between Division and Addison (I'll agree, it is a little overwhelming at first), they have cake which may possibly top all of the delectables offered here. Warning, you need to be a fan of frosting.
Now, since I'm only a social sugar eater, I have only been here five times in the last month and a half. For me, this is a big step. Usually I limit my northside exposure to once a month and special occasions. It's amazing what Mandy B's makes possible.
Also, I would deduct a star for the lack of a website but I understand how this could be classified as food porn and not suitable for general audiences. I will say, websites are useful especially when your store front is almost constantly busy and picking up the phone is not one of your strong suits. Maybe you should make the phone dispense a bite sized cupcake each time an employee takes a call, I know that'd do it for me.
Fresh, Good, Busy. It's nice too see a business doing so well in this economy. We have some vacant properties on Webster, Sweet Mandy B's took over the shop next door and expanded. Cookies & Cupcakes to help make you forget your troubles & they also offer Pudding and Pies if you really, really need them.
OHH sweet Mandy. Your cupcakes are amazing. I hope you open up that second section of the shop soon, b.c it's a tight squeeze to get in line and get your delicious treats (i had to wait outside a couple of minutes in the middle of the day on a Sunday) but well worth it. Your frosting to cake ratio is phenomenal. I'm going to go ahead and say your sweet sugar is a notch or two better than Sensational Bites. Parking is a bit iffy. But I guess I'll forgive.
I will be back. And soon. Because I keep thinking about you. xo.
I'm on a US cupcake city tour. Before I went to Chicago, I yelped a cupcake place and Sweet Mandy B's popped up.
I came here the day after running the marathon. Oh dear, I was eating lunch on Clark St. and limped my way to SMB past DePaul University. It's not that far, but it is when you are in pain.
Of course, I got a red velvet and one unique flavor, Caramel Apple. That's one of the best red velvet cupcakes I ever had. It was perfect - moist, full of flavor, and yummy frosting. I quickly gobbled it up. One woman asked me what flavor I was eating and it looked good. I quickly agreed! I ate the Caramel Apple the next day for breakfast. Yes, the breakfast of champions! It was still super moist and the frosting was delicious. There was small chunks of apple in the cupcake. So good!
The painful, slow trek over here was definitely worth it and I'm coming back again.
SMB, I knew you were the one for me! Up until this point, I've only been teased with pictures of the colorful frosting on their vanilla and chocolate cupcakes. Pretty colors hypnotize me, honestly. Came here with the manfriend who ordered 6 different cupcakes, 1 PB cookie, and 1 flourless chocolate cake. I mean, that's what I would do. What. A. Turn-on! ;)
We tried the flourless chocolate cake with berries on top. It was way too fudgy and not that sweet - probably my least favorite item. The peanut butter cookie is unique. It's oversized and slightly crumbly (I think they use real crushed peanuts) - definitely a must try.
Onto the cupcakes... SMB captures the essence of what they should be about - pretty, light, and cheap.
Pretty - I eat with my eyes, so anything that looks like it belongs in my stomach is perfect. Cupcakes that look almost shellacked for a wax display shouldn't be in my stomach. Cupcakes that look like a 3-year-old frosted them also shouldn't be in my stomach.
Light - I hate the heavy, oily cupcakes at Molly's. You shouldn't have to feel guilty eating one. Just my opinion. And at some places, the frosting is ridiculously thick in comparison to the texture of the cake.
Cheap - I think most cupcakes are $2-3. For the taste and appearance, the low price surely surprised me. I think the average cupcake price is $3.50 in Chicago, and they're not nearly as good.
Can't wait to go back!
Sweet Mandy B's, I saved you a star because I wanted to see you in person.
When I entered Sweet Mandy B's, I felt like a kid in Willy Wonka's factory - sans bratty behavior (I think). Actually, here's a better analogy: the staff reminded me of the Keebler elves producing cookies, except the staff are mostly women dressed in pastel jumpers and bandannas, and they were busy frosting the world's most addictive cupcakes. How addictive our they? I got some of the red velvet cream cheese frosting on my finger, licked it off because my friend wanted to take a picture of our group holding our cupcakes - and the three seconds in between said finger lick and said picture was almost too much to handle.
I don't know how Sweet Mandy B's does it. The cupcake tops have a nice crispness to them that meshes so well with the world's best frosting. It's truly a unique thing that you must try for yourself.
I was also bold in trying a non-cupcake item - an $8 candy apple! I was appalled that I spent so much on a candy apple, but it was huge and had caramel, chocolate and walnuts. It also lasted me for THREE DAYS so it was totally worth it. Actually, when I first bit into the apple, all I got was a 3/4 cm of candy in my mouth, not even scraping the surface of the apple. It's definitely an item to bring home, saw into with a good serrated knife, and enjoy in portions.
Also to your parents out there (or big kids at heart), Sweet Mandy B's is located nearly adjacent to the Oscar Meyer school playground. So if you can't find seats inside, go there and enjoy the fresh air.
Dear Sweet Mandy B's,
You don't know me...but I know you. No, we've never met in person. No, I…
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Wonderful. Melt-in-your-mouth cupcakes (try the almond cupcake), tasty treats (toffee bar) and a great atmosphere. I love my downtown cupcake spots, but this place has so much seating. There are tables, a booth, and a bar-type seating area. Unlike the downtown sweets joints, this place is open really late, great for an after dinner fix. I've been twice and I will bring my friends here in the future!
My boyfriend surprised me with a cupcake battle of Chicago's finest. Some may consider me a cupcake connoisseur (and I do my very best to uphold this title) and so I take something like this quite seriously. I'm not from Chicago and therefore am extremely impartial and had no idea based on appearance where the various cupcakes came from. Sweet Mandy B's won by a landslide. Both the frosting and cake blew their competitors away.
So if anyone's headed to the post office in the near future, I'll be happy to give you my address so you can send a little bit of happiness from Sweet Mandy B's out to me on a more regular basis.
Thanks in advance.
If you want cup cakes then head straight to Sweet Mandy B's....!! you won't find better!
I am not a cupcake-obsessed person as so many people have become over the last couple of years. I feel like all of a sudden cupcakes are trendy and the treat of the stars, and I have avoided getting too attached to them b/c I am more traditional and enjoy the likes of cookies and brownies (out of the box or sliced and baked in the oven) to overpriced pieces of cake.
But...my ways are changing - mostly do to the girls I met on the Destination Weddings chat board from The Knot. Oh yah, I said it - I have internet friends. In either case, over the last few years, I have met most of the girls I love and adore in person and we are super close...and in that closeness, we have a shared joy and love of cupcakes. They still love them more than me, but it's definitely becoming addicting!
With each get together, we pass out our favorite treats from the cities we live in and the last two visits from the Chicago area have brought me closer and closer to Sweet Mandy B's. So close, in fact, that my next trip to the Windy City will definitely include a detour to this fabulous place for a one-on-one, in person visit!
I am a HUGE chocolate lover and I adore the thick, light deliciousness that is the chocolate icing, thickly layered over moist, succulent chocolate cake the size of a large man's fist. Absolutely mouth watering! The red velvet is also unforgettable and the vanilla cupcake is incredibly delightful!
I assume that all the other choices are equally as fabulous and cannot wait to venture out of my comfort zone and try a variety of cake in a cup. YUUUUM. Cannot wait for my next visit to see Sarah, so we can dive into another dozen from Sweet Mandy B's.
ummmm yea..
at 9-10am, i woke up extra early so i could get a fresh batch of yummy cupcakes but was in for a big fat disappointment...
who starts baking all your goodies around 2pm? they had like 3-4 but the rest were to be ready around 2pm? shame on you...i WANTED to try this place and get any old cupcake but there's a part of me that likes to venture out of my own comfort zone.
i felt bad giving it a 1 star so 2 it is...
I am seriously in love with the strawberry cupcake. If I could marry it ala Pee Wee Herman and the fruit cocktail I would. The caramel apple dessert would be my maid of honor because I love that one too!
FYI: By far one of the cheapest cupcake places in the city! I can walk in and get a couple cupcakes and other treats and not spend over $10.
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If I went by cupcakes alone, I'd give it the full 5...let me explain.
I do love their cupcakes. The frosting is so rich and the cake is very light--a great combo. My favorite is their orange dreamsicle. They can really make my day! I was next in line and thought, good, I'm going to take 2 of those beauties to go (there were 3 left on the platter). When it was my turn to order, I pointed to the platter and they were gone! I said, Oh no, you're all out of the orange ones? *sad face* Cue the angelic music and spot light...a new platter full of the dreamsicle cupcakes appeared and was being carried to the display case by one of the bakers. Ok ok, I'm being dramatic, but on a rainy day as it was, the fresh orange flavor gave me a bit of sunshine. Awwwwww.
I can't really eat cupcakes driving home so I bought a peanut butter cookie (hand held friendly while maneuvering the LP streets, sure!)
Oh no, I was so disappointed. It was very dry and had a burnt taste. Even the milk I had with it at home didn't save it. Dang. I'll stick with cupcakes next time.
How do I start to explain this place.Its like a sugary wonderland! Everything they make is dangerous! The cupcakes are the most addicting sugar puffs ever.My friends live in the city and we celebrate each one of our bdays down there.Each birthday and started with pear vodka and sweet mandy bs cupcakes! They have all sorts of flavors and frostings. My friend mini loves the orange flavored cupcake.Sounds a lil weird but actually the found a way to work it out.
The cupcakes are a bit pricey but you serioulsy cant think about that because they are so worth it
One of the most memorable parts of our wedding was when my dad sat down, took a bite of a Sweet Mandy B's cupcake, stared at it, flailed is arms into the air and said, "THIS IS THE BEST CUPCAKE I HAVE EVER HAD."
So effing good. We got red velvet, chocolate, vanilla, pumpkin and carrot. People raved about the cupcakes. It was hilarious. The cakes had people in some sort of trance.
The only downside of doing our wedding cupcakes through SMB was that we had to pick them up ourselves.
Ah, a small price to pay for sweet bliss.
This is, officially, my favorite cupcake place in the city.
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Ahem.
Sugar is my BFF.
Straight shots of it whipped up in frosting form?
Seductress. Perhaps.
So, when THIS convo happened:
Cranky Counterperson Girl: Um, hi.
Me: Hi!
CCG: Do you know what you want? (eye roll)
Me: (undeterred) Yes, do you have shots of frosting?
CCG: Yeah, we do. Just not right now.
Me: mmmmmmmk.
CCG: So, what else do you want?
I was....annoyed. Not by the fact that perhaps the Lincoln Park sugar fiends had scooped up all the frosting shots. I mean, whatever...shit happens. But to be so heinously unapologetic? NOT ok. You work in a bakery. You make sugar. The walls are pastel, the frosting is pastel, the cookies are sweet, the bakery is all sorts of innocence and naivete rolled up in butter, sprinkled with confetti and presented in a tiny cupcake form.
SO, be nice. That is all.
I still bought 3 cupcakes. But, it was a holiday, and so I couldn't NOT buy them. Frosting shots would've been better, good customer service would have been...necessary. Work on it "sweet" Mandy B.
You know who's super smart with a frosting dollop on top?
Sweet Mandy B.
Why?
Because when all the…
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I have been to heaven and it tastes like Sweet Mandy Bs.
Holy shit does this place bake a cake! Aside from the joy of surprising my sister by showing in Chicago for her b'day was the fact that my brother-in-law got a ginormous cake from her for her party. Absolute heaven. Rich, sweet and flavorful without making me want to throw up. In fact, only making me want to eat slice after slice. Luckily, we had sufficient leftovers.
The next day, my sister insisted that I get the Sweet Mandy B's experience in person. This cute, little shop churns out some mighty fine cookies as well. I loved me the confetti cookie.
My waistline is thankful for the 1856 miles distance between it and this slice of heaven.
Neighborhood: Lakeview
Category: Bakeries
Neighborhood: North Center
Category: Bakeries
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
Category: Desserts
Neighborhood: Edgewater
Category: Bakeries
Neighborhood: DePaul
Category: Chocolatiers and Shops
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