Georgetown Cupcake, Georgetown and Bethesda Owners Katherine Kallinis and Sophie LaMontagne
#1
Posted 10 February 2008 - 01:12 PM
I noticed Georgetown Cupcake today. The sign says opening on Feb. 14. It's across from Quick Pita.
#2
Posted 10 February 2008 - 09:58 PM
cheezepowder, on Feb 10 2008, 01:12 PM, said:
I noticed Georgetown Cupcake today. The sign says opening on Feb. 14. It's across from Quick Pita.
Well that was the single most annoying flash intro I've ever encountered....
#3
Posted 11 February 2008 - 10:03 AM
#4
Posted 11 February 2008 - 01:14 PM
#5
Posted 11 February 2008 - 01:36 PM
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#7
Posted 11 February 2008 - 02:21 PM
DPop, on Feb 11 2008, 01:36 PM, said:
I second the vote for most annoying flash intro in history.
Crappy cupcakes being offered for top $$ are trite. If this place can deliver a good product at a decent price then it will be anything but trite.
#8
Posted 11 February 2008 - 04:00 PM
Mouth-watering and scrummy
#9
Posted 11 February 2008 - 04:48 PM
#10
Posted 11 February 2008 - 04:56 PM
Andelman, on Feb 11 2008, 04:48 PM, said:
2 no 6 no 12, bakers dozen! i told you that i'm crazy for these cupcakes, cousin!
#11
Posted 11 February 2008 - 09:14 PM
Andelman, on Feb 11 2008, 04:48 PM, said:
Personally, I think it's a personal indulgence thing. Sometimes you don't want a whole pie or cake, but just a few slices, yet some places only offer all or nothing.
That or the person can choose a personal variety to take home and indulge a different flavor every night.
I also think that Baked & Wired already does a good job in the G'town area covering this market, so I'm not sure how well this place will do.
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#12
Posted 11 February 2008 - 09:57 PM
#13
Posted 15 February 2008 - 03:47 PM
#14
Posted 26 February 2008 - 10:21 PM
Pros - Good variety; tasty, white frosting on the red velvet and chocolate/vanilla (cream-cheese based; see "cons" on texture). Cons - Cake itself was a bit dry; frosting a little too aerated; pricey (runs $2.75 a pop, a little bit less if you buy more).
I would be interested in hearing if folks have tried the other varieties...
#15
Posted 26 February 2008 - 10:27 PM
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#16
Posted 27 February 2008 - 10:03 AM
foodfiend, on Feb 26 2008, 10:21 PM, said:
I would be interested in hearing if folks have tried the other varieties...
I went and bought 1/2 dozen ($15 pretax) the other day and there was no line, since it was a weekday afternoon. I ended up getting: 2 red velvets, 1 chocolate ganache, 1 lemon blossom, 1 vanilla, and 1 key lime or lime flavored.
The chocolate was a bit dry and its frosting was a bit sweet but alright. I find that I like the airy frosting, though it dies down when refrigerated overnight. ETA: It is cute that they put little edible decorations on top the cupcakes.
I too find the cake a bit dry. I also found annoying that they're wasting all that wax paper to individually wrap each cupcake. I think that is what causes the lines to go out the door. Overall, after trying this place, Bakeshop (though to be fair, I think I got day old ones), Natalia's in FC, Cakelove and Baked & Wired, I still prefer those sold at B&W.
Just a thought.
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#17
Posted 27 February 2008 - 10:34 AM
Hooters of America, May 2002
#18
Posted 27 February 2008 - 11:16 AM
When I went on Sunday, they were clearly overwhelmed, but giving it a good shot. From what I could see, the kitchen was tiny. There were two people back there, one frosting and one running cupcakes to the front of the store.
I give it about 2 weeks until they dump the interminable process of folding an individual square of wax paper into thirds, wrapping it around each cupcake, and placing it slowly in a bag or box. Unnecessary and annoying as hell. They're not fine jewels.
According to the WaPo Food Section today, they originally intended to operate as a catering-only outfit, with the walk-in business being incidental. I wish them well and I hope they settle on a business model that works for them. It's a very cute store, so I suspect it will soon be publicized in every DC tourist guide.
#19
Posted 02 March 2008 - 05:10 PM
#20
Posted 02 March 2008 - 09:07 PM
JAC13, on Mar 2 2008, 05:10 PM, said:
#21
Posted 02 March 2008 - 10:41 PM
JAC13, on Mar 2 2008, 05:10 PM, said:
Gotta be honest....you answered your own question, by showing up to a place that just got reviewed. OF COURSE its going to be busy!! Especially today, everyone and their brother were outside. I went for a motocycle ride and made the mistake of TRYING to go though old town. If the wrapping is part of their signature, then I think its a nice touch..eventhough we all do just rip the paper and whatnot away to get to the goodies
I want to try one someday, but I have no earthly reason ever to go to Gtown
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#22
Posted 02 March 2008 - 11:21 PM
DonRocks, on Mar 2 2008, 10:46 PM, said:
You must have been close- it is on Potomac right off of M- it is TINY but you couldn't have missed the huge line (unless, of course, they had already run out and shut down by the time you got there.)
#23
Posted 02 March 2008 - 11:24 PM
JAC13, on Mar 2 2008, 11:21 PM, said:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1209+Potomac...ap&ct=image
#24
Posted 02 March 2008 - 11:26 PM
happyguy, on Mar 2 2008, 10:41 PM, said:
Nice touch maybe but big waste of paper and not so respectful of the 75+ people waiting in the cold (thankfully today was nicer than last week).
#25
Posted 10 March 2008 - 06:52 PM
Since I did not have to wait in line for these cupcakes, I must say I have thoroughly enjoyed the ones I have tasted thus far. I really liked the red velvet, particularly the frosting. And the lemon version was great. The cake was very moist.
Are these the best cupcakes around? Maybe not. But in my opinion, they blow Cakelove out of the water.
#26
Posted 10 March 2008 - 07:41 PM
But I have to hand it to the owners who are surely laughing all the way to the bank.
#27
Posted 16 March 2008 - 09:39 PM
Got there about ten minutes before they opened and we were 20th in line. By the time they opened there were at least 35 people in line.
My opinion. Good but not the best ever. The cake was dry and disappointing. The frosting was really great and if they sold the frosting would buy it by the tub.
#28
Posted 14 June 2008 - 11:15 AM
Cheers,
Rocks.
#29
Posted 14 June 2008 - 02:02 PM
DonRocks, on Jun 14 2008, 12:15 PM, said:
Cheers,
Rocks.
I agree, and frankly I dont get Magnolia bakery in NY? Im trying to recreate their bannanna pudding though.............
#30
Posted 24 June 2008 - 05:11 PM
This past weekend I was able to sample the chocolate with mocha icing and the vanilla with coconut. Yes, I could nitpick (one was a little dry, one tasted like it had too much extract, the icing is a teeny tiny tad too grainy, yadda yadda yaddda), but really, they were very, very good. If I worked nearby this is exactly the sort of place I'd stroll to when I needed a break, and if I lived nearby I'd stroll over for a quick dessert on a nice evening.
I wish them all success. Hopefully their existence is one small indicator that DC is finally capable of supporting niche market stores like this, like other Big Metropolitan Cities to the North of us are able to. It's about freakin' time.
#32
Posted 23 July 2008 - 12:48 PM
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That's a pretty strong endorsement. Well, at least in the eyes of those who put Magnolia in the pantheon of baked goods.
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#33
Posted 23 July 2008 - 01:26 PM
ladi kai lemoni, on Jul 23 2008, 01:48 PM, said:
#34
Posted 30 July 2008 - 03:03 PM
I am glad it is a nuisance to get too... Now let's see how Hello Cupcake does. By the way, what distinguishes Georgetown Cupcake to the other ones I have had in DC is that they are made fresh every day and never refrigerated. I am now convinced that refrigeration is the problem for Cake Love and Baked & Wired.
Update:
2 hours later, um I think the cupcake is too sweet. I still taste the sugar. So, I won't be rushing back even though I liked the texture.
#35
Posted 31 July 2008 - 10:37 AM
Well, I bought a half dozen and they have boxes that have individual seats/holders for each of the cupcakes. I took a picture and posted it: http://panachenosh.blogspot.com/2008/07/le...cake-style.html
#36
Posted 23 April 2009 - 10:08 AM
He managed to save two to take home. I think these cupcakes are terrific. The cake is dense and moist, but what I think probably sets these cupcakes apart from the rest of the pack is the icing-so smooth and not overly-sweet. Oh, and they are beautiful to look at too-each one is perfectly made, which shows talent and pride.
#37
Posted 19 January 2010 - 01:44 PM
Which brings me to this....it appears as though they have opened a Bethesda branch right on Bethesda Row. I veered immediately away to avoid any deviation from the old diet, but sheesh I had no idea this popped up until I crossed the street right in front of it.
#38
Posted 19 January 2010 - 06:00 PM
That block of Bethesda has become an example of (mostly) local chains fighting the good for you v. taste good war. Five Guys is next to Sweetgreen on one side, Organic to Go (not local but still a chain) is next to Georgetown Cupcake on the other.
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#39
Posted 20 January 2010 - 09:38 AM
#40
Posted 01 February 2010 - 01:42 PM
#41
Posted 17 May 2010 - 01:13 PM
hungry prof, on 01 February 2010 - 01:42 PM, said:
This explains why there was a camera crew when we were there a couple weeks ago.
We finally were nearby when 1) they had key lime cupcakes (Hubby is obsessive about key lime) and 2) the line was only a couple people out the door. Got two key lime cupcakes split one that night and one the next, if I wasn't watching my figure I would have eaten about six in one sitting. I love how fresh their ingredients are, and that the cake is moist without being dense. I also love the icing. I like that there isn't a huge amount of icing, for me it is a good ratio, and the icing isn't too fatty tasting for me.
#42
Posted 17 May 2010 - 10:56 PM
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#43
Posted 18 May 2010 - 09:43 AM
#44
Posted 22 August 2010 - 08:46 AM
jiveturk21, on 18 May 2010 - 09:43 AM, said:
I think they're genuinely pretty freakin' good, boatloads of drinks or not. A friend had them at a birthday party last night: Azami's salted caramel was delicious, but my chocolate squared was friggin' amazing. Moist cake, light, not dense frosting, all nothing but deep, dark chocolate. That cupcake is pretty much Exhibit A in "Why Xochitl10 Can't Be Bothered with Milk Chocolate."
#45
Posted 22 August 2010 - 08:57 AM
If you have like-minded coworkers or friends, and are within delivery distance, do coax them into ordering a bunch and take them home to your loved ones.
That's what Mr. MV's office did recently
#46
Posted 22 August 2010 - 12:10 PM
Xochitl10, on 22 August 2010 - 08:46 AM, said:
Since the night of the wedding in May, in which I ate a bunch of their cupcakes while inebriated, I have had Georgetown Cupcake on two occassions. On both occassions, I was very happy with what I ate. I had a bite of several cupcakes - red velvet, lemon, cherry cheesecake - and was extremely impressed. The only cupcake that was not great, but was still solid, was their chocolate/peanut butter version.
I am, however, dumbfounded that people will wait in line FOREVER to get a cupcake. Even when ordering them the day before, it takes a minimum of 10 minutes to pick them up, those people standing in line must be waiting for one hour to get a freakin cupcake, it makes no sense at all. I won't contend that they are not busy, but I must say that the store in Georgetown is likely the most mismanaged and disorganized place i have ever seen in my life! The last time I saw so many "workers" standing around doing nothing is when I drove home late at night on 66 and saw the construction crew. They are paying a lot of people to do jack shit.
#47
Posted 22 August 2010 - 12:17 PM
jiveturk21, on 22 August 2010 - 12:10 PM, said:
After watching DC Cupcake, I agree on the mismanagement, or lack of people who genuinely work hard.


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