Hello uhm why did I only find out about this place yesterday?
Oooookay. Okay. Let's do this.
I apologize in advance for the comparisons to other vegan gluten free goodies, but I really have no other route to take. Bunner's has always been my number one go-to place for vegan GF goodies, because come on, vegan cupcakes? Hell yes. But I discovered Almond Butterfly through a facebook friend who swore this place has Bunner's beat. I was stunned; I needed to check this out.
First of all: very central location. Steps away from Spadina's subway station, and a very walkable distance for UofT students.
The space is quite small, in all honesty, but that didn't bother me too much. When I walked in, I saw a wide assortment of sweet and savoury delicacies, but the cupcakes were what caught my eye. Well...that's what always catches my eye. I was told that only the cupcakes with chocolate bases were vegan, so I settled for a chocolate-chocolate cupcake, with the incredibly swirly and groovy frosting alongside an espresso.
Again, seating was very limited: one communal table with about 4 seats, and about 4-5 window seats. Everyone in the cafe had laptops open, which may have taken up more table space. I don't know. But the food. Oh the cupcake, sweet darling:
MOIST, NOT OVERPOWERINGLY BUT PERFECTLY SWEET. My goodness.
Here's the comparison: Bunner's, I do love you. However, like most GF cupcakes, your cake tends to crumble a bit which reminds me of your lack of gluten, and you sometimes get dry. Just a little. While eating Almond Butterfly's cupcake, I almost completely forgot that this was a GLUTEN FREE cupcake. It was moist, decadent, and light, all at the same time. The makings of a perfect cupcake.
Will definitely be back to try all of the cupcakes. ALL OF THE CUPCAKES.
And drinks, too. The espresso was top notch.