Public Enemy says it best - "Don't believe the hype!"
I've driven to the LA Sprinkles stores and refused to stand in the ridiculously long lines. I heard everyone spouting that this is a good place. Or, that they heard about this place on the TV show "The Girls Next Door".
Fortunately, I've had more than one coworker give me cupcakes from one of their stores. But, the day old cupcake was a bit dry. I wasn't overly impressed.
My sister, who's studying to be a pastry chef and happens to make awesome desserts, wanted to try them. So, we headed out, in search of a fresh, moist cupcake. Amazingly enough, the lines here at this Sprinkles were not OMF'nG long, like LA. Only 8 customers in line!!! But, that could be because it was HOT AS HELL outside.
The one gal that took our order was really friendly. The other 3 were just as pretty, as can be, with smiles that never reached their eyes. As I was the last one in the line rush, I overheard a girl say 'Whew. That was pretty crazy.' Really, now? 8 customers? Crazy? Suuuure.... Don't ever get a job a Starbucks.
I paid $36 for a dozen pretty looking cupcakes. $3 a pop. Flavors: Red Velvet, Carrot, Chocolate Marshmellow, Peanut Butter Chip and Vanilla. I was bummed that a few of the flavors I wanted weren't available. Apparently, they make certain flavor cakes on certain days. Our order taker wrapped the box in a ziplock plastic bag and recommended that we didn't put them in the refrigerator, so they wouldn't dry out. Sealed in a bag, they would last a couple days, sitting on the countertop.
The verdict? Some of them were good. Others EH. The favorites being Red Velvet, Carrot and Peanut Butter Chip. It could be just the icing - tasty. But, I'm not sure they were worth the $3 a cake.
I'd probably just go back to try the mocha. But, I won't be a regular. Really, not worth the price.