Sweet Mandy B's

Old fashioned desserts, like homemade chocolate chip cookies, apple pie, and lemon bars, are served in this small, adorable and popular Lincoln Park bakery, near the DePaul University campus. Regulars rave about their award-winning cupcakes which come in more than a dozen flavors, including vanilla and chocolate. They're slathered with vividly-colored buttercream frosting and then given creative candy toppings. The bakery is decorated with an old-school-meets-modern style, including the pastel-colored bar stools and glass display cases. Seating can be hard to get, as it's frequently crowded - the neighborhood customers appreciate the reasonable prices and high quality. So you might need to take your order to go.