http://www.coastalcupcakes.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
A few months ago, the new location near the foot of the drawbridge, on the Wilmington side, opened and we thought, "Cupcakes? Who will buy cupcakes?" It turns out that most people can't bake them, and they will buy them.
We had heard about the one downtown doing well at its location on Princess Street but lets face it, downtown is full of freaks. Walking down there is like walking on the wild side of a community college. Wait! What? Why would these wannabe Bohemians, short-haired lesbians, and the grand kids of punk rockers want to eat cupcakes? There was no easy answer until the Wrightsville Avenue location opened. Then we realized that EVERYONE loves cupcakes! A history of the origins of this people-pleaser is detailed below:
http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/Spring07/Ayers/history.html
Cupcakes are a comfort food, and they are not very expensive, which makes them the perfect recession food. A quick bite on-the-go works, or you can grab a few for desert if you plan on cooking dinner at home. It's like your own little birthday cake that you can have on any day. Want to soften up a potential love interest? Offer them one or two of these babies, along with some flowers, and watch the sparks fly in your direction. Awwww.
Alright, this is turning weepy. Isn't there something to be hated about cupcakes and the people who eat them? Otherwise, this is going to be one soppy review. We tried really hard to nitpick and be snobby about Coastal Cupcakes, but we could not find one gosh-darned thing to fault. See, even this article has become devoid of curse words and vitriol, because cupcakes really do put you in a great mood. This is one of the few businesses that has something for everyone. You like chocolate, vanilla, key lime, cream cheese? Check. There are even daily specials that round out the usual offerings:
http://www.coastalcupcakes.com/Menu/tabid/57/Default.aspx
The two bakery locations are spotless and have the daily assortment of small batches laid out behind glass at the counter. The attendants at both places were courteous, friendly, and bright-eyed. Just try to smile before they do when you walk in. Impossible. The colors in the stores conveyed happiness; even the angriest person will walk in there and by softened by the ambiance. We felt slightly manipulated by the color scheme until we ate a couple of the cakes--then we felt completely manipulated. Creammmm cheese frosting... Good. Thank you, cupcake lady godesses.
Next: Mr. Mayor. Points Of Order...
A few months ago, the new location near the foot of the drawbridge, on the Wilmington side, opened and we thought, "Cupcakes? Who will buy cupcakes?" It turns out that most people can't bake them, and they will buy them.
We had heard about the one downtown doing well at its location on Princess Street but lets face it, downtown is full of freaks. Walking down there is like walking on the wild side of a community college. Wait! What? Why would these wannabe Bohemians, short-haired lesbians, and the grand kids of punk rockers want to eat cupcakes? There was no easy answer until the Wrightsville Avenue location opened. Then we realized that EVERYONE loves cupcakes! A history of the origins of this people-pleaser is detailed below:
http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/Spring07/Ayers/history.html
Cupcakes are a comfort food, and they are not very expensive, which makes them the perfect recession food. A quick bite on-the-go works, or you can grab a few for desert if you plan on cooking dinner at home. It's like your own little birthday cake that you can have on any day. Want to soften up a potential love interest? Offer them one or two of these babies, along with some flowers, and watch the sparks fly in your direction. Awwww.Alright, this is turning weepy. Isn't there something to be hated about cupcakes and the people who eat them? Otherwise, this is going to be one soppy review. We tried really hard to nitpick and be snobby about Coastal Cupcakes, but we could not find one gosh-darned thing to fault. See, even this article has become devoid of curse words and vitriol, because cupcakes really do put you in a great mood. This is one of the few businesses that has something for everyone. You like chocolate, vanilla, key lime, cream cheese? Check. There are even daily specials that round out the usual offerings:
http://www.coastalcupcakes.com/Menu/tabid/57/Default.aspx
The two bakery locations are spotless and have the daily assortment of small batches laid out behind glass at the counter. The attendants at both places were courteous, friendly, and bright-eyed. Just try to smile before they do when you walk in. Impossible. The colors in the stores conveyed happiness; even the angriest person will walk in there and by softened by the ambiance. We felt slightly manipulated by the color scheme until we ate a couple of the cakes--then we felt completely manipulated. Creammmm cheese frosting... Good. Thank you, cupcake lady godesses.
Next: Mr. Mayor. Points Of Order...
