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| Orange & Cranberry cupcake at Sprinkles |
I've never been a fan of Georgetown in general... with one exception: Sprinkles Cupcakes. Ever since March of last year, this tiny shop at 3015 M Street, NW has renewed my faith in the upscale neighborhood. Don't ask me how they do it; but Sprinkles packs more customer service punch than any other business in town. Oh yeah, they sell delicious cupcakes too.
One of November's special flavors, Sprinkles' Orange & Cranberry cupcake is truly something to behold. Orange cake filled with tasty cranberries and covered in white chocolate cream cheese frosting... What's not to like? There's a hint of orange (I wished for more) but the cranberries add texture and zip without sacrificing any of the cupcake's airiness (this is an incredibly light cupcake.) The icing is... decadent. It takes seconds to devour. Best of all, the employees genuinely want you to share your opinion afterwards. They must be in on the secret... Sprinkles makes some of the best cupcakes I've ever tasted.
Appearance: B+
Store Atmosphere: B+ (It's relatively tiny, but spotless and most importantly... filled with exuberant and knowledgable employees.)
Cake: A (A bit more orange flavor, and it would be perfect. Fantastic as is.)
Icing: A-
Value: B+ (It's a little pricier than some... $3.50; but worth it.)
Overall: A- (Unsurpassed customer service and tasty cupcakes make this one place you have to visit in Georgetown.)
