Best cupcake in Chicago?

[sweetnspice]

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[rmcquade]

Try Couture Cupcakes in Lake Zurich, Il. They are really good. I've been to all the places in NYC - these are better. They are located on Rte.12 near Deer Park Shopping. All are great. My favorites are Heavenly Swine (with bacon - yes, it is unbelievably good), their root beer cupcake, their smores cupcake and their skinny cupcake (100 cals.). They also make a cupcake muffin that is simply unbelievable. I am so picky, so this recommendation hopefully helps you out,

[applesandoranges]

Sweet Mandy B's yellow cake cupcake with chocolate frosting!

[Molto E]

sarah's pastries and candies at Oak and Rush for sure!! Try the Black and White cupcake for a cool riff on an old standard

[ljero]

Depends on what type you are looking for, but my all time favorites, including chocolate and red velvet are from Fox and Obel. I also happen to love Sweet Mandy Bs for a sugar rush--just their plain vanilla. I did not at all like the new palce Swirlz on Orchard. No flavor to icing and cake not very moist.

[KCarr]

I second Sweet Mandy Bs! Absolutely perfect cupcakes.

[jesteinf]

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