The Cupcake
So what’s the big deal? It’s just a cupcake right? That’s like saying the Mona Lisa is just a painting by some Italian guy. Ok, maybe that’s a little extreme… but seriously, our Vanilla and Chocolate cupcakes are to die for. Come by the cafe and try them out!
We’ve also perfected the best way to ship them anywhere in the US, while keeping them fresh and delicious for you. So place an order online today! We guarantee they’ll be as amazing as they are in our store.
About the Gourmet Cupcake
Only the best –local European style butter, Nielsen Massey pure vanilla extract- made fresh daily by hand just the way your mother baked.
Our every-day size is muffin size. But sometimes smaller does the trick …so we have a 4-bite size perfect for weddings, cocktail parties and kid’s birthdays…we need 48 hour notice on the smaller size. The every-day size…come in any time. But if you want to be sure we have what you need (we do run out at times) or if you need more than a dozen please call in your order.
And decorations…small bottles of sprinkles are available for purchase as well as gel pens for you to decorate yourself. Not comfortable with this? For a small charge we can tint the buttercream and add sprinkles for you.
What Others Are Saying About The Cupcake
“Sometimes simplicity wins…the perfect balance of light, moist cake and sugary yet fluffy butercream”
Chicago Magazine
“A pick-me-up sugar rush”
In Style Magazine“Big enough to share but addictive enough that you won’t want to”
CS Magazine
Tell us what you think of the cupcake. Leave a comment below!
33 Responses to “The Cupcake”
May 30th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Without a doubt… the best cupcakes I’ve ever had.
June 1st, 2008 at 5:02 pm
I’m not much of a cake or cupcake eater really, so I was skeptical when told how amazing they were. But it was truly delicious and unlike any other dessert I’ve tasted. Now I want more!!
June 24th, 2008 at 11:24 am
I think of cupcakes as those things you take to grade school on your birthday to share with your classmates. Your cupcakes are definitely in a whole different category! Wow! Delicious!
July 2nd, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Unbelievable. Every time I eat one it feels like the first time. If they were healthy, I’m dead serious that I would eat these cupcakes for every meal. They are one of the best tasting pieces of food that has ever been placed in my mouth. I don’t know what Heaven is like, but these sure are close. Thank you to the Cupcake Gods who created this recipe.
July 11th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Don’t forget to try the chocolate cupcakes too! The classic vanilla ones are great, but being a fan of chocolate over vanilla, it is hard for me to be objective.
August 13th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Absolutely perfect! My sister introduced me to these and I forever owe her! We make trips throughout the year and pick up for each other, and we ordered for her baby shower in March. Everyone loved these cupcakes, and we put a few to the side for us
August 25th, 2008 at 8:04 am
I just wanted to thank you again for coordinating the cupcake order for Anthony and my wedding this past weekend.
Everyone raved about the cupcakes and how amazing they were!
September 1st, 2008 at 7:26 am
They are, of course, sweet and flavorful, but I think the texture is what makes them so good.
September 1st, 2008 at 8:42 am
I went to the Magnolia bakery in New York with the highest expectations in the world…and I’m not sure why. Southport’s cupcakes blow them out of the water. In almost every other way, I tend to like NYC better than Chicago. But for cupcakes, Chicago wins.
September 8th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Southport is where we get our food delivered from, and when people see those cupcakes I hear, “Our those the Southport cupcakes?” Were always selling out of them and oh yes I’ve had them. Let me say Yummmmmmmy!
September 9th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Heaven on earth and pure perfection! Thank you!
September 30th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
I am a cupcake connoisseur. I’ve gone to so many places all around chicago to get the best cupcake. YEs there are good ones out there but Southport has “the Best” cupcake in my opinion. It is fanfreakingtabulous. I can’t get enough of those yummy vanilla cupcakes. And they’re not ridiculously priced either.
October 7th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Ahhh, the cupcake- the most memorable food of my ten day trip to Chicago this summer! I’m a chocolate fan, but I think in this case, I prefer the vanilla. Worth the trip from Texas!
November 24th, 2008 at 10:51 am
My boss first picked up one of these tasty treats for me about two years ago and I’ve been addicted ever since. This is easily the best cupcake I’ve ever eaten!
December 9th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
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January 12th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Very tasty cupcakes!
January 31st, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Oh my god i love these cupcakes so much! they are my favorite things in the world. Sometimes i get random cravings for them and when i’m done eating one, i need another.
LISA you are a cupcake genius!!!
March 12th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
this is the most AMAZING cupcake I’ve ever eaten. Perfect amount of frosting and perfect tasting cake!!
May 26th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
just loved them
May 28th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Oh how I love these, let me counts the ways!!!
Well worth the 30 mile drive from the suburbs. My favorite is first the vanilla, then the chocolate then another vanilla!
June 1st, 2009 at 6:35 pm
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June 4th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
OMG!! or should I say OH My CUPCAKES!
Divine, quintessential cupcake-a-licious!
June 14th, 2009 at 3:34 am
My roomate brought home a box box of these sinful sweets and I was skeppitcal as I dont normally like anything pastry. She offered me half a cupcake that afternoon and when i woke up in the middle of the night for my other half I ended up eating most of the box. Needless to say, I was up early the next day replacing the best late night snack I ever had … and I didn’t regret it for a second. Dear, Cupcakes … never change!
July 2nd, 2009 at 12:52 pm
I just had my first Southport cupcake … chocolate with vanilla icing. It. was. intense. Keep up the great baking!
July 17th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
The chocolate cupcakes are the best! They don’t taste overly chocolately–it’s a very faint hint of chocolate. Hard to explain, but very moist and yummy. Even better than the vanilla!
August 5th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
we’re going to chicago solely as cupcake enthusiasts!!! we hope these are amazing!!! my dog is literally licking the screenshots of the cupcakes!
sincerely,
snowflake gangster
August 26th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Seriously…the best cupcakes I’ve ever had. They are amazing. I have one almost everyday…definitely go with the vanilla!
September 5th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Fans for over 4 years. Have searched high and low, both in and out of Chicago, for a better cupcake and nothing – we mean nothing – compares!
Over-processed “designer” desserts take a back seat to the on-point, Simple Perfection of Southport’s magnificent cupcakes.
Please make them forever!
Thank you.
October 4th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Just had one of your gluten free cupcakes at a baby shower. Delicious!!!! Was wondering if these will ever be made available online. I live out of state. Thanks!!!
October 21st, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Officially and completely a fan of your cupcakes. Had one (well, maybe 2) at the Book Cellar and have been in love ever since. I have tried other designer cupcakes as I am a true chocolate buttercream frosting kind of gal!!! But, I’ll make an exception every time for one of your (maybe 2) yummy cupcakes! Whatever you do, please keep doing it.
Thanks!
November 20th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
…..Superb…..
Without question, the best cupcake I’ve had. Better than Mom’s (sorry Mom).
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