In a state of disbelief that my husband had never been to Sunshine bakery, I just had to take him there this weekend. I have had takeaway cupcakes from there many times before, but this time I was excited to be able to have a cup of tea from their mismatched china and take in the surroundings.
It was a very busy sunny Saturday in Chapel Allerton and we were lucky to get a table (there are 3 inside and 3 outside). There was a great choice of cupcakes and traybakes as we were there early (about 11am) but they were literally selling like hotcakes!
We shared a pot of tea, which was so charming served in vintage china and dainty tea spoons. I had a strawberry cheesecake cupcake, which was a very light sponge with quite a dense (in a good way) cheesecake topping and a fresh strawberry on top. It was delicious and not as sweet as some of the chocolate based ones I have had there before. Tom opted for the peanut butter brownie, which he rated highly. It was a bit gooey and a bit chewy and again, not too sweet.
We also took advantage of the fresh bread for sale and brought home some fantastic pesto rolls to have for tea. And for those Italian cofee lovers who can’t make it into town easily you can stock up on your Bottega Milanese coffee beans from there too!
Such a great start to our Saturday, and so much nicer than going to a chain cafe.
Becs Said:
on July 25, 2010 at 12:51 pm
I went for the first time at the weekend too! It was so beautiful, but smaller than I expected. I saw a lady sitting at a table with the beautiful mismatched china and thought how lovely it’d be to go in there and eat. If only we hadn’t arrived at 3.30! Will make a return visit very soon based on your review!
Darren Said:
on July 25, 2010 at 3:38 pm
I really am going to have to go to Chapel Allerton one morning. Hearing loads of good things about the Sunshine bakery.
Vicky Said:
on July 25, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Never heard of it until the other morning. Thought the chocolate cupcakes you bought for coffee were beautiful but slightly too sweet. After your review I’d like to visit and try some different cupcakes.
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