Magnolia Bakery

Carrie and Miranda (SATC, for the non-watchers) really liked cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery. The legendary store is often credited with launching the cupcake trend around the country. That said, I carried high hopes but was very let down.

Cupcakes are self-serve, so you grab a box and put your cupcakes in there. Notice all the awards this place has won (undeservingly). I waited a long time to take this picture because there was such a long line out the door!

These cupcakes sell so quickly that they bring out a new batch every five minutes.

I grab a chocolate one and plain one. The frosting is so tooth-achingly sweet that I smear it all on the box. I could literally discern the sugar granules. The cake itself is crumbly and quite dry. They pale in comparison to the cupcakes at Babycakes, or any home-made cupcakes for that matter.

The ambiance of the place is retro and very 50s. It's a welcoming atmosphere, but really doesn't make up for the bad cupcakes, which should be Magnolia's main strength. When you come here at peak demand, the line snakes around the corner and the wait is a good 30-45 minutes. I really don't mind waiting in line for food, but it has to be good. I don't think I'd ever return, even if they were having free givaways.

I promise to update more frequently and finish meals from spring break. Can't wait to go back to the hyphyayarea in a couple weeks.