"0"^^ . . "Cakes on Walnut is a interesting place: fun to grab a snack in the afternoon with friends, as well as a great date-nite stop. The decor is really visually interesting, with high ceilings, spacious seating and cupcake bar seating as well, but plenty of room to move around. \n\nWhat is brilliant about this little place is the gimmick: great cupcakes and alcohol. They have a different assortment of cupcakes everyday, and I have yet to try anything I didn't love but also did not surprise me. The Red Velvets are one of their classics, but the Coconut and Pistachio are spontaneous and amazing. Ideally, you should always try anything seasonally-related. \n\nA great perk to the cupcakes is the serving sizes; they have a regular and a petite size of each flavor. This allows you to either try multiple flavors if you cannot decide but have a threshold for sugar, as well adjust according to your appetite. They have a wide selection of wines (red and white), bottled beer and coffee-type drinks to go with the cupcakes depending on what kind of evening you are having.\n\nLocated on a street filled with nice restaurants and bars, this is a great place to go at nights' end, or if you just need an afternoon pick-me-up. I highly recommend Cakes on Walnut.\n\nNOTE: Every year this bakery releases a fund-raising calendar in collaboration with other local merchants for a few dollars. The girls who work there pose with the baked goods and are dressed by local retailers. Also, like many of the cafes in the area, they sponsor local artists by hanging art on their walls for sale. Both are really good ways to support the local professional arts community in Champaign."^^ . . "5"^^ . "1"^^ . "0"^^ . . "2010-05-12T00:00:00"^^ .