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| - I literally just picked up an order of 6 cupcakes from Prairie Girl for my manager's birthday. Other than the fact I wound up having to trek there during the worst snowstorm we've had this year, I was very pleased with my first Prairie Girl Bakery experience.
First of all, their online ordering system is great. Actually, better than great. It was one of the best and most user-friendly online ordering systems I've ever encountered (just try ordering pizza through Pizza Pizza's new website. I dare you). I was able to mix and match easily and efficiently before finally settling on my final six choices. I was also able to see the price change as I went along AND I was able to add a single gluten-free cupcake to my order. It was so nice to have the option to order just one GF cupcake (and not a whole batch) and join in on the celebrations back at the office. Traditionally when we order cake at work, I'm left out of the festivities, so this was a wonderful change.
Finding the place. This was a little tricky, because I didn't see their name on the directory and had NO CLUE where I was going. Your best bet is to just go to 100 King St. West, go downstairs and head towards the food court. They are right across from the Longo's. Once I found it, even though there was a line, I was able to stroll up to the pre-order section and get my cupcakes right away. I love that they put the GF cupcake in a separate box with clear labelling so I knew for sure which one was mine. They also put them in a really sturdy bag for easy transport.
The storefront itself is magical and features a large wall of cupcakes in different colours and sizes, waiting for enjoyment by the masses. The smell, even though in the middle of a busy food court, is intoxicating.
The cupcakes were a huge hit at the office. Everyone got a flavour they enjoyed, and the little sugar "Happy Birthday" toppers added the perfect 'je ne sais quoi' to the already beautiful cupcakes. The strawberry icing (on the cupcake I enjoyed) was clearly made from real strawberries, and the chocolate and vanilla bean icings also received rave reviews. The cake itself is a bit denser than you would get from a box mix, but it was very enjoyable. You could definitely cut one of these guys in half and enjoy them throughout the day (though scarfing one back in a single sitting isn't entire implausible either).
For six cupcakes (including a GF one) and the sugar toppers, it came to just slightly over $20 (and that includes tax). I find this perfectly reasonable given the quality and size of the cupcakes, and the fact I've seen similar treats go for much much more at other bakeries. All in all, I would definitely order from here again for an office birthday or personal occasion.
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