Cupcakes in Chicago

I know it’s been a while since you’ve seen cupcakes on here, but I’m back today with a quick stop for cupcakes in Chicago for Travel Thursday! If you’re newer to this blog than you might not know about my obsession with cupcakes, but I have a long standing love affair with cupcakes…as in I’ve been to over 75 cupcake shops around the country (and blogged about approximately 50 of them!) I am all about overall being a fit and healthy traveller…but I splurge on cupcakes! And in case you’re wondering…

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When I was in Chicago it only made sense to stop in and try a couple of shops…after my runs of course! My first stop was at Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique and I have two words for you…Frosting. Shots.

I mean do you even need another reason to pop into Sugar Bliss? I don’t think so!

My next stop was a cupcake truck…because that’s just genius! Cupcakes for Courage is not just a regular cupcake, it’s a cupcake for a cause and I just absolutely love that!

What cupcake shops would you recommend I check out in future travels? What is your favorite flavor of cupcake?

29 Comments

Francesca

September 3, 2015 at 6:10 am Reply

I loooove cupcakes! This post made me really want one and it’s only just after breakfast here! I’m a sucker for chocolate cupcakes they are my absolute favourite! I feel like I might have to plan a trip to Chicago and try these ones!

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September 3, 2015 at 9:47 am Reply

Totally worth the trip!

Brooke @ Silver Lining

September 3, 2015 at 6:11 am Reply

Oh my gosh, now I want to visit as many cupcake places as you have! And it looks like I need to run a few marathons to work off all the cupcakes over the years. 🙂

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September 3, 2015 at 9:47 am Reply

This may or may not be why I run 😉

Sharon S

September 3, 2015 at 6:15 am Reply

if you’re in Dallas, check out Gigi’s cupcakes in Carrollton/Plano!

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September 3, 2015 at 9:47 am Reply

I’ve been to Gigi’s in Nashville…and actually met Gigi! She is as sweet as her cupcakes!

Phyllis

September 3, 2015 at 6:17 am Reply

Two things I love, Chicago & Cupcakes! Never been to either but will definitely check them out when I get to the city again!

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September 3, 2015 at 9:45 am Reply

Chicago and cupcakes make my heart extremely happy!!!

Angie

September 3, 2015 at 6:42 am Reply

I heart cupcakes!

When we were on vacation in DC, we went to Red Velvet Cupcakery http://redvelvetcupcakery.com/ at Reston Town Center. Holy yum. Even the vegan cupcakes were delish and I’m not vegan ha ha

jmdenouden@gmail.com

September 3, 2015 at 9:45 am Reply

I will totally have to check them out next time I’m on the East Coast!!! I love getting new cupcake recommendations, so thank you!!

Miss Angie

September 3, 2015 at 7:18 am Reply

Fun! As odd as it sounds I’m kind of “eh” about cupcakes. I like lemon ones though.

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September 3, 2015 at 9:44 am Reply

They’re not for everyone! Just like I don’t really enjoy most chocolate desserts…which most people think is just crazy!

Ludmilla @ Brazilianflairintheusablog

September 3, 2015 at 8:24 am Reply

I love cupcakes!! Which cupcake place is your favorite in New York??
Go run, go cupcakes!!

jmdenouden@gmail.com

September 3, 2015 at 9:43 am Reply

Unfortunately the only cupcake places I’ve been to in NY have been chains that I’ve also had elsewhere but I know there are TONS of great cupcake places in NY…I’m hoping to get there in the next year or so to do a cupcake tour!

Heather Serra

September 3, 2015 at 8:54 am Reply

Holy yum!! Get in my belly! I like your math. 🙂 According to my calculations…I’ve concluded that I need to run a couple marathons. Totally worth it though.

jmdenouden@gmail.com

September 3, 2015 at 9:40 am Reply

Cupcakes are definitely one of the reasons I run!!! Although I’m not sure I’ve run enough to compensate for the cupcakes I’ve eaten 😉