I've always been under the impression that cupcakes are just stylish muffins. I'm not always able to tolerate the sweetness of the frosting, unless it's extra delicious. Sprinkles cupcakes fits this bill. At about $4 a cupcake, these aren't the most affordable cupcakes on the block. They are quite tasty, however, and the trip to Sprinkles is worth it.
J and I were in the area for work and headed to Sprinkles for a treat, but ended up getting Sprinkles Ice Cream (which is two stores away) instead, as J had never been there. (This was my second time; my first was with Maddy over winter break.) The line for both stores was long and winding, which is a good sign at restaurants and food stops! I love people watching and this trip was no exception. From enamored teenagers, to tourists, to toddlers, there was so much to absorb. There was an overwhelmed papa in front of us trying to juggle three children...not so easy in an ice cream shop. Seeing their faces when they got their mini cones was absolutely priceless! I'm sure they'll be behaving much better from now on if it means yummy ice cream!
J and I were in the area for work and headed to Sprinkles for a treat, but ended up getting Sprinkles Ice Cream (which is two stores away) instead, as J had never been there. (This was my second time; my first was with Maddy over winter break.) The line for both stores was long and winding, which is a good sign at restaurants and food stops! I love people watching and this trip was no exception. From enamored teenagers, to tourists, to toddlers, there was so much to absorb. There was an overwhelmed papa in front of us trying to juggle three children...not so easy in an ice cream shop. Seeing their faces when they got their mini cones was absolutely priceless! I'm sure they'll be behaving much better from now on if it means yummy ice cream!
I kept it simple with my ice cream order by choosing plain ol' vanilla bean. You just can't go wrong with it! However, my adventurous qualities came out to play (well, sorta...) when I opted for a red velvet cone instead of a normal sugar cone. Risky, I know! In my opinion, it only had a hint of extra flavor, so I'm not sure if it was worth the extra cost.
It took J fifteen minutes (the duration of our time in line) to finalize what kind of treat he would be getting. He chose the ice cream cookie sandwich. One snickerdoodle cookie + Sprinkles Captain Crunch ice cream + one double chocolate chip cookie. It was absolutely massive, which was represented by the $8.25 price tag. The cookies got a little hard due to the ice cream, but the snickerdoodle looked perfectly sugared and the chocolate had massive chunks in it...always a good sign! The ice cream had bunches of Captain Crunch which brought us back to our childhood. It looked delicious and J's satisfied face at the end of devouring it supported my observation.
Overall, Sprinkles is a a delicious treat that will cost you extra due to the high quality ingredients. It is certainly worth the occasional visit! What's your favorite treat at Sprinkles?
I love cuppycakes,
Nats
Overall, Sprinkles is a a delicious treat that will cost you extra due to the high quality ingredients. It is certainly worth the occasional visit! What's your favorite treat at Sprinkles?
I love cuppycakes,
Nats