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Welcome to Molly's! Miss Molly was my third grade teacher. The cupcakes at our Chicago bakery were inspired by her. Whenever one of us had a birthday, Miss Molly would bake us cupcakes. She had her own special recipe for chocolate and vanilla cupcakes. Just about everyone who tries them thinks they're the best cupcakes ever. In honor of Molly and as a way to help our children, a portion of our profits is donated directly to schools in the Chicago community. Every time you eat a cupcake or sip a latte, you help our kids. So eat up.
Overpriced
by Jeff3883
The cupcake I had was a bit dry for my taste and it was nearly $4.00. Being a fan of the Ron and Fez show on XM radio, it was worth a visit.
Pros: Fun for kids
Cons: Too expensive
Posted 10/12/09
Alway's worth the trip.
by jiminix
I'm a huge peanut butter and choclate fan and this cupcake made my life complete! I believe I can die now, LOL. The Ron Bennington is worth the drive.
Pros: Best Cupcake Known to man. The Ron Bennington!
Cons: Only The traffic to get there from N.W. Indiana
Posted 10/11/09
Sweets for the sweet
by hnry
My friend makes the cupcakes there and she is a terrific baker:)
Posted 10/10/09
The Ron Bennington is the BEST!!
by MellyJo
I live in Cleveland, OH. My father went to Chicago on business and I made him bring me back some cupcakes. They were the best cupcakes I've ever had, especially the Ron Bennington. I am hoping to get back to Chicago soon to have some more.
Posted 10/07/09
Try the Ron Bennington
by happytypinggirl
Love Mollys, everything is hand made, and decorated and filled one at a time, by hand. The recipes and flavors are really unique and every filled cupcake tastes like a dessert in a 5 star restaurant (for only $4!). Try the Ron Bennington unless you hate Chocolate or Peanut Butter. I also love the plain cupcakes and the minis.
I think my favorite thing about mollys though is they're always creating and looking for new ways to offer things that blow away the competition and they usually succeed.
Stop in often, you never know when they'll be creating Italian sodas made the old fashioned way, or a new kind of ice cream, or scones, or a new blend of hot chocolate, or cinnebunnies!
Pros: everythings fresh, amazing recipes
Cons: fattening!
Posted 10/07/09
Better than sex, well almost
by Cookie monster
The cupcakes are very delicious, there moisty which i love, pillsbury dough boy got nothing on that, plus the workers there are super nice. Its worth the trip and its really worth the view. : p
Pros: taste good very moist
Posted 10/07/09
Best cupcakes ever!!!
by CSMobileUser2
I came from Ft. McMurray Alberta Canada for a Ron Bennington and was not disappointed. Highly recommended to all.
Posted 10/07/09
best cupcake place ever!
by purrykitten
makes u feel like a kid again, staff is always friendly and cupcakes are flawless.
Posted 10/07/09
OMG!
by Mikei
This place is heaven on earth. I went there i few months ago and I can't stop going back. Every time I go in there the staff is SOOO friendly and helpful; even when the line is out the door.
The flavors change seasonally but like always I am infatuated with the Ron Bennington. Next in line is the ?clair cupcake.
There are games to play and SWINGS at the counter. That's where I like to sit with my Ron Bennington and the very best cappuccino ever.
Pros: Best staff ever
Cons: too delicious! I am going to gain 10lbs
Posted 10/07/09
The ron bennington
by CSMobileUser
The ron bennington cupcake is the best I ever had. Hats off to mollys. And the pumpkin spice. Out of this world.
Posted 10/06/09
I am obsessed with Molly's Cupcakes!!
by overthemoon
This place is the BEST! We love going here every time we're in Chicago. I'm from New York, and can tell you honestly that no place in NYC stands close to Molly's. It's perfect: you can pick your own frosting (and cake) to create your idea of perfect. The red velvet (my fave) is super moist and yummy. I love the atmosphere, it's fun and happy and always bustling with friendly staff and customers. We love the games, too! Can't wait to go back!
Pros: The BEST red velvet cupcake I have ever had! By Far!
Cons: n/a
Posted 10/05/09
Scumdiddlyumpscious
by Emilieeeeeeeeeee
These are honestly the best cupcakes ever. I especially enjoy the customization that goes into each cupcake :)
I go to school in Milwaukee and I wish they could deliver here!
ALSO! The staff is am-az-ing. Super friendly.
Pros: best. cupcakes. ever.
Cons: they're all I want to eat when I'm in Chicago = weight gain
Posted 10/05/09
AMAZING!!!
by French Bread Pizza
Nothing beats a Ron Bennington Cupcake!
Pros: Ron Bennington Cupcake
Cons: they are so far away from me in jersey!!!
Posted 10/05/09
Feel like a kid again!
by chidiner99
Molly's cupcakes are absolutely delicious, but to really enjoy them do not take them to go. We had so much fun sitting on swings at the bar, and there are cute comfy tables and booths as well. I felt like a kid again and my sweet tooth was very, very pleased. I am ordering several dozen for my party this weekend! My favorite- the red velvet, but my companions went the chocolate peanut butter cup and carrot cake route.
Pros: Swings?!
Cons: They're absolutely addictive
Posted 10/04/09
Amazing.
by Ginabina
Molly's is amazing. The cookie monster cupcake? People have to hold me back. And the staff is always having a good time--they're polite and friendly, and the music is great! To all the chicagoans who think the best food is downtown, think again! This shop in Lincoln Park has it all.
Pros: the most delicious cupcakes i've ever tasted
Cons: i'm slowly but surely gaining weight.
Posted 10/04/09
Wonderful
by Frannie F
This place is wonderful and worth the trek! They have many varieties that look great (creative) and have great flavor. Stay out of the Loop go North you wont disappointed!
Pros: Perfect size and great flavor
Posted 10/01/09
Creamy and Moist is RIGHT!
by KarinTOB
My hubby bought a sampling of six different cupcakes for my birthday - they were ALL delicious, moist and creamy. The buttercream was fabulous, and I'm not usually a fan. The favorite I think was the Boston Cream Pie cupcake....it practically melted in my mouth! I will definitely be going there again!
Posted 12/11/08
Yummy cupcakes, great atmosphere and board games to boot!
by DawnCandace
I love Molly's. I have been there twice and am going there again this afternoon. Their cupcakes are delicious, especially the filled cupcakes. Try the Chocolate Decadence, Strawberry and Lemon varieties. They also have mini-pies and cheesecakes. Molly's serves coffee and ice cream as well. The store is very cute and friendly filled with childhood keepsakes like metal lunchboxes, swing seats at the icecream bar, Rock'em Sock'em Robots, Jenga, Scrabble and Connect Four games. Even the bathrooms are cute with entrances made to look like elementary school classroom doors.
Wonderful place!
Posted 03/24/08
Cute, fun, and delicious!
by byebyemissamericanpie
Just opened recently and it's a great place to drop in for a sweet treat or two. Decor is whimsical, free parlor games (e.g. connect four, scrabble) to entertain you or the kids, and that's not even the best part! I love that you can build your own (choose cupcake flavor, frosting/buttercream, toppings). The vanilla cupcake I had was moist and flavorful. They also had a vegan cupcake, mini cupcakes, cookies, Intelligentsia coffee, muffins, homemade ice cream, pretty much anything to satisfy that sweet tooth. And try the raspberry hot chocolate - it's delish, and presented so nicely!
Posted 02/09/08
Some of the best cupcakes in town...
by jwitherspoon
Great place...carrot cupcake was amazing. Very nice people, and working for a great cause. Was interested to find the most of the proceeds go the help schools in the neighborhood.
Pros: Great cupcakes.
Posted 01/30/08
