
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…
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
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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Totally worth the trip!
Brooke @ Silver Lining
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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This may or may not be why I run 😉
Sharon S
if you’re in Dallas, check out Gigi’s cupcakes in Carrollton/Plano!
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I’ve been to Gigi’s in Nashville…and actually met Gigi! She is as sweet as her cupcakes!
Phyllis
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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Chicago and cupcakes make my heart extremely happy!!!
Angie
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
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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
Fun! As odd as it sounds I’m kind of “eh” about cupcakes. I like lemon ones though.
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They’re not for everyone! Just like I don’t really enjoy most chocolate desserts…which most people think is just crazy!
Ludmilla @ Brazilianflairintheusablog
I love cupcakes!! Which cupcake place is your favorite in New York??
Go run, go cupcakes!!
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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
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.
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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 😉
Mary
I love cupcakes! I was just at a wedding recently and their dessert was lime cupcakes, they were delicious! I think I need to run just looking at this post!
Michelle
Ooooh I love cupcakes as well! Love that image – too funny!
Joanna @ Motherhood and Merlot
I need to do so many marathons… I LOVE cupcakes!
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This explains why I’m nearly 200 days into my running streak lol
Caitlyn Battelle
I am so checking these out next time I’m in Chicago! Can never turn down a cupcake 🙂
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Right?!? I have such a difficult time turning down a cupcake!
Leah
These look fantastic! I will have to keep these in mind the next time we head up that direction!
Kristen
We are cupcakes soul sisters! Love this!!
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I rarely meet a cupcake I don’t like lol
Theresa @DearCreatives
I love cupcakes. It’s hard to see the reality of eating them. lol I love a white vanilla cupcake & vanilla frosting.
Lauren
That reeses pieces cupcake looks amazing!!! I want one right now!
Julie - "Girl on the Move"
I just want cupcakes all of the time. For all of the reasons.
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Looks great, and they go great with some coffee! yummy