Stop #2 on the Cupcake Tour took place in Old Town Alexandria with Emily. Alexandria Cupcakes touts itself as the "DC metro area's premier cupcake bakery." It certainly has the best location: across the street from some awesome nuns I know.
After our first stop, Virginia cupcakes had a lot to live up to. If Haymarket doesn't count as part of the DC area, then Alexandria cupcakes could have something to its claim. I ate a dark chocolate cupcake with buttercream frosting. The cupcake did not match the texture of Stop #1, but the dark chocolate was delicious. It satisfied my perpetual chocolate craving. And the buttercream lived up my high frosting standards.
On the downside, the shop was tiny and clearly not meant to be visited. I think the woman working there was confused that we stopped by just to eat and not order. There was only one table, which was awkward and even more so when a mother and her little son came in with the same plan we had.
Overall, I give them 3.5 out of 5 stars. Excellent cupcakes, but I want a nice place to eat. Larry's mom had the same rating but for different reasons:
Alexandria Cupcakes - Old Town Alexandria (King St)
3 1/2 stars
A little disappointing, nothing stood out
Little variety & none w/filling
Average to high price at $3 for average - small size cupcake.
The frosting just so-so. Cake not moist or dry
Shop - felt like we were disturbing the 1 person staff. It had 1 table w/3 chairs. It was set up or take out service more than eat-in. Bottle beverages available.
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