Union Street Sweetness

Cupcakes and cream puffs and crepes, oh my! The Union Street Shopping district is lined with cool trendy stores and restaurants, but some of my favorites are the dessert shops. I have a weakness for sweets and I indulge every chance I get.

If you love cupcakes, have I got the place for you! It’s a cute little shop called That Takes The Cake. The service is always friendly and the cupcakes are always moist and delicious.

Some my favorites:

Gentlemen Prefer Reds - Red velvet cake topped with cream cheese frosting.

Chocolamento - Chocolate buttermilk cake with chocolate chips topped with mint buttercream and a piece of chocolate mint.

Key Lime-o-licious - Green lime cake topped with cream cheese frosting with graham cracker and green sanding sugar.

Bunny Bites – Moist carrot cake with pecans and pineapples topped with cream cheese frosting and orange jimmies.

Every time I’ve stopped by, someone is there buying the yummy treats by the dozen for a party or celebration. A good friend of mine had cupcakes from That Takes The Cake at her wedding. They were a huge hit!

If cream puffs are more your taste, you need to check out Pacific Puffs, just down the block from the cupcake store. My mouth waters just thinking of their classic puff, filled with a light and sweet mixture of vanilla custard and whipped cream, topped with a thick chocolate gaze.

Another Union Street sweet spot is Crepes A Go Go. Their Nutella strawberry and whipped cream crepes are to die for! I could eat those everyday. The restaurant is pretty small, but they also have a few tables outside, perfect for people watching.

That Takes The Cake, Pacific Puffs and Crepes A Go Go are just a few of my favorite places. But whether you prefer frozen yogurt, chocolate or donuts to help satisfy your sweet tooth, you’re bound to find it on Union Street.