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| - I'm not sure what's best about Retro Bakery: the fabulous, delicious, one-of-a-kind creative cupcakes, the welcoming, bright, non-stuffy (and non-snooty) atmosphere, or the warm, unbeatable, unforgettable customer service (I'm sure I'm not the only one reluctant to spend my hard-earned money at places where the salesperson glowers at you, willing you to make your purchase and get out as quickly as possible) - because Retro is just that kind of place.
I've visited Retro twice in the past four months, but surely would frequent the bakery if I didn't live miles away (I live in San Francisco). Venturing 25 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip is well worth the reward of one, two, or, in my case, at least half a dozen, delectable cupcakes.
Kari and Brian are the wife/husband mastermind powerhouse couple behind Retro Bakery. Their cupcakes are some of the biggest I've ever seen, and, believe me, I've seen more than my fair share. But, see, the thing with Retro is that unlike other rivaling cupcakeries, this place is not willing to sacrifice taste for size, but rather manages to satisfy both criteria. Furthermore, Retro cupcakes are just simply appealing to the eye. Imagine this: full (not dinky) cupcakes with an expertly (and strategically) placed dollop of buttercream, which, I might add, is so tasty, a cup of buttercream is a recent addition to the menu! And the menu! Sure, you've got your typical Cookies and Cream and Mint Chocolate Chip, but you're also privy to such wildly creative flavors such as Hopscotch (one of my favs), Pink Lemonade (who DOES that?), and Creamsicle (no one can say no to that one). Not to mention the daily specials - I've got to make it out there on a Tuesday to try the Milk and Cookies.
And it's just so refreshing to enter a shop where the workers are actually visibly passionate and exited to be...at work! That is a rare, rare sight nowadays, and Kari and Brian (look out for Abbi and Lucy, too! They're adorable!) definitely go against the norm. With their genuine smiles and upbeat attitudes, they are so inspiring. Tell me - how many places have you gone to where the owners recognize you, call you by name after only one visit, and remember details of that one visit, which was four months ago?? It's really exhilarating to visit such an institution and actually feel appreciated for your patronage, and Retro does that for you, for me, and for every single one of its customers.
So, to sum this up, visit Retro Bakery for its cupcakes, for its environment, and for its extraordinary customer service. You most surely won't be disappointed.
Kari - Best of luck to you! I can't wait until I can head into Planet Hollywood on the strip and see you selling your bad boys there! =)
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