First - if you needed another reason to enjoy cupcakes - Cakes on Walnut makes an effort to be green about their indulgences; they encourage patrons to bring in their own containers for take-away cupcakes and offer a discount to those who do.
Now, the cupcake selection itself was a touch limited. This past Saturday there was only one ("confetti" - their take on the Pillsbury classic "funfetti") that wasn't chocolate or pumpkin. One white-cake crowded by chocolate, chocolate lavender, black and white, and red velvet (chocolate cake died red). Um, variety is the spice of life? At least they offer variety in the size of the cupcakes (mini to large).
But the coffee!! Three cheers for French Press Coffee! You get to take the whole little tureen back to your table to enjoy at your leisure (one french press contains about 4 cups of coffee). As true coffee connoisseurs will agree, the tastiest coffee comes from french presses.
Overall, the place is adorable and clearly beloved as it was nonstop busy throughout our stay. I will definitely be back on my next trip to downtown Champaign.