Baked by Melissa (1585 Broadway; between 47th & 8th)
Flavors: S'mores, Double Cookie, Cookies n Cream, Tie-dye, Red Velvet, PB& J
Cost: $5 for 6 minis
Score: 4
Strolling through Times Square, I remembered that there was a Baked by Melissa's in the area. On a random side street, a few blocks from the metro, sits a small shop with enough room for you and perhaps 2 other adults. The stainless steel and glass store deviates from the tradition pink and whimsy fluff that you see at other shops (for the record, I like pink...whimsy...and fluff). The tiny cupcakes sat on the glass wall like make-up at the M.A.C. counter and with as many flavors/colors to choose from.
I was immediately greeted by one of the two staff members. It was difficult to tell if she recognized me as the Cupcake Critic or was genuinely greeting me as a customer. Nonetheless, she patiently waited as I mulled through their menu and chose 6 of their 20 exotic flavors for the day. She eloquently described every flavor and lovingly placed them in the box.
My total for 6 minis was $5.50 which isn't so bad but the tiny two-bite treat probably totals 1 whole cupcake when put together. Because I had so many treats, I thought I'd break down each flavor as follows:
Double Cookie: This was September's flavor of the month and I loved it. Although not a chocolate person, I loved tasting the chocolate goodness within the first bite. The double cookie in the middle made this moist treat even better.
S'mores: When compared to other cupcakes it's standard fare. I've never been a s'mores person but for those who are the cupcake doesn't disappoint.
Cookies-n-cream: I love the winter white cake part of the cupcakes with the black and white speckled frosting. Reminiscent of a chocolate sandwich cookie in cupcake form, the delectable 2-bite treat serves the appetite and hits the spot.
PB & J: Can't say that I'm a huge fan. The texture was kind of bread-y and with coupled with sticky peanut butter and a smear of jam, it stuck to the roof of my mouth prior to going down kind of dry.
Red Velvet: A decent red velvet cupcake. Fairly moist with a great cream cheese frosting. Although not a red velvet cupcake-eater, I appreciate the gentle notes of chocolate found in this colorful mini-cupcake.
Tie Dye: A bit too sweet for my taste with no real flavor to speak of but not a bad treat either. Consider it a box filler.
Overall I enjoyed Baked by Melissa's and think that the mini-treats are perfect for a quick snack without breaking the bank or your diet. The service is friendly with locations 8 accessible locations and awesome packaging.
Flavors: S'mores, Double Cookie, Cookies n Cream, Tie-dye, Red Velvet, PB& J
Cost: $5 for 6 minis
Score: 4
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| Bag by Melissa |
I was immediately greeted by one of the two staff members. It was difficult to tell if she recognized me as the Cupcake Critic or was genuinely greeting me as a customer. Nonetheless, she patiently waited as I mulled through their menu and chose 6 of their 20 exotic flavors for the day. She eloquently described every flavor and lovingly placed them in the box.
Double Cookie: This was September's flavor of the month and I loved it. Although not a chocolate person, I loved tasting the chocolate goodness within the first bite. The double cookie in the middle made this moist treat even better.
S'mores: When compared to other cupcakes it's standard fare. I've never been a s'mores person but for those who are the cupcake doesn't disappoint.
Cookies-n-cream: I love the winter white cake part of the cupcakes with the black and white speckled frosting. Reminiscent of a chocolate sandwich cookie in cupcake form, the delectable 2-bite treat serves the appetite and hits the spot.
PB & J: Can't say that I'm a huge fan. The texture was kind of bread-y and with coupled with sticky peanut butter and a smear of jam, it stuck to the roof of my mouth prior to going down kind of dry.
Red Velvet: A decent red velvet cupcake. Fairly moist with a great cream cheese frosting. Although not a red velvet cupcake-eater, I appreciate the gentle notes of chocolate found in this colorful mini-cupcake.
Tie Dye: A bit too sweet for my taste with no real flavor to speak of but not a bad treat either. Consider it a box filler.
Overall I enjoyed Baked by Melissa's and think that the mini-treats are perfect for a quick snack without breaking the bank or your diet. The service is friendly with locations 8 accessible locations and awesome packaging.
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