This place was of interest because it wasn't far from where we were staying off the strip in Vegas. I noticed the Groupon and drove over to do a "spot check" before investing. The shop is small and not too inviting. I have this thing about bakeries, I believe that when you walk inside, you should smell wonderful things baking! That wasn't the case, it was kinda drab. The display case was pretty monotone, not enough variety. It seemed as if they used only a few cake bases and switch out with a few artificially flavored toppings. Cupcakes are the it thing right now and the bar is set pretty high. I just didn't witness the style, creativity and whimsy that I was expecting!
I reluctantly purchased one cupcake (thank goodness, I didn't get the Groupon because I would have been stuck with a dozen of these bricks). My husband declined getting a cupcake, because they just didn't look inviting. I felt guilty, because those empty calories just weren't worth it. The cupcake was dense, dry and crumbly. The frosting was too sweet and didn't carry the intended flavor (strawberry) well at all. It was piled high though, which made the cake to frosting ratio way off.
I think this place has to use services like Groupon to stay afloat? Because new customers will come. I'd like to know how many repeat customers they have? That is a more reliable indicator of a good thing. I'm gonna hold out until Sprinkles Cupcakes opens up later this year at the Linq. They are divine AND they will have ice cream too!
In closing...SKIP THIS PLACE