Cupcake Gangsters

I was very pleased the first two times. After seeing them the third time up north I knew I had to have another one, but this time. Epic fail… yes this red velvet was ridiculously sweet. The icing was our sugar with no real cream cheese flavor. I’m sorry I was giddy to see this Pink truck when I could. The customer service is superb though; Although those little morsels of (use to be) goodness was awesome. This time you disappointed my taste buds. After one bite that cupcake made its home in the trash on North Ave.

She was at my daughter’s school event with her truck and her amazing cupcakes! Cupcakes have always been my favorite food group and I absolutely loved the delicious cupcake I bought from her. She is also very sweet and let me take a picture of the variety of cupcakes. I’m happy she did, so when I place my order I can remember what I want!

No matter how good the pastries here might be the name turns me off cupcake gangsters I see nothing positive in the word gangster and with the influence that so many of our young people have glamorizing thug life and being a gangster I wouldn’t even want a cupcake gangster maybe you might want to change your name and you probably won’t just because of my one opinion or review but try to accentuate something a little more positive especially to young people community for a higher quality of life. I know opinions are like buttholes and that’s mine!

Let start by saying that I am not a fan of pastries. It’s rare that I eat more than a bite. In fact, the 4 cupcakes I’ve had from Cupcakes Gs were the first pastries I’ve tried that weren’t off putting. The owner is nice and now I’m a huge fan! I’ll keep going back!

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My husband gave me 4 of these WONDERFUL, and HEAVENLY cupcakes yesterday and It was so soft and the frosting is to die for.
I will buy a dozen for myself… Wow!!!
You would shut them down on CUPCAKE WARS!

I’m so happy to see that the pink truck is still out and about! I had my first experience with them during a Chicago chocolate tour and fell in love. I have since had the pleasure of locating the truck a few times since the and recommending them to friends on the south side. These cup cakes are absolutely delicious! I will be on the lookout for this truck when I visit the Hyde Park area!

Who can resist NOT stopping and buying a cupcake or two from this pretty in pink cupcake truck? Owner is super friendly and will guide you to making a decision in devouring which cupcake you want to eat. Warning: you won’t be able to resist just one. I had the Key Lime Pie, refreshing and loved the fact the cupcake really does have a graham cracker bottom. My 2^nd, (told you) was the Red Velvet. These little delights are so affordable, under $ 3 each. FYI: you can rent the truck out for special occasions, business affairs, picnics, birthday parties, block parties…

I had been seeing this crazy little pink truck with a cupcake in a fedora for months. It frequents the general area of the Hyde Park Treasure Island. Yesterday, I took the plunge, walked up, and got a couple of cupcakes. I chose birthday cake and salted caramel because birthday cake seemed simple and foolproof and salted caramel is adventurous enough without being something hard to execute as a cupcake.
They were wonderful! The size was good, not so big that you’re gagging on sugar and not so tiny that they’re a tease. The frosting was rich and sweet but not cloying and the cake was moist and buttery. The young woman working the truck was friendly, efficient, and very patient and kind with the indecisive elderly lady in front of me.
I love the cupcakes, the service, and the cute mobile concept!

I’ve only had one of their cupcakes, a cheesecake flavored one, and it was pretty delicious. Another plus: I feel like this truck is everywhere in Hyde Park. And they have so many interesting flavors that will probably bring me back. And while I find their artwork to be a little tacky, I admire their attempt at originality anyway.

I’m writing this review for 24 KaratCakes (aka Cupcake Gangsters). I called and reached Staci (the owner) about 10:30am on a Monday. Could she have 24 cupcakes of 4 specified flavors made and delivered THAT same day for my son’s birthday in college? No problem she cheerfully replied. She even helped me decide on flavors, based on popularity of sales and my son’s taste preferences.
They were delivered a mere two hours later in perfect condition, to rave reviews of my son and his dorm friends. Excellent customer service, product and very quick response. I will definitely be a repeat customer! Thanks again, Staci!

I really wanted this to be a 5 star experience. After seeing the pink truck a dozen or so times, I decided to get a cupcake. It wasn’t bad. I don’t remember what flavor I got… and it was only a few days ago… so obviously it wasn’t that great, either. The woman was nice, the idea is great, and she gets a second star for giving the homeless guy some free cupcakes while I was standing there. However, this little teeny tiny cupcake bite was not worth the crazy $ 3. I’ll drive out of my way for molly’s cupcakes.

I go to school at DePaul, and one day when I was leaving class in the Loop, I spotted this pink wonder of a truck across the street by the Library CTA station. Needless to say (as you can probably tell by the number of cupcake reviews I post), I had to stop and try one. My friend and I both split the 2 for $ 5 deal, which was a great value, if you ask me. I got the chocolate with vanilla and it was amazing. Very moist cake with chocolate chips baked in it. A+ from me! The next time I had class (later that week) we both had to stop again for these cupcakes. This time I got the double chocolate, which was incredible. The cake almost reminded me a little of Portillo’s, but in cupcake form. So delicious and moist, and the woman running the truck seems really sweet.

I’m walking down the street and upon my wonderful surprise is a pink truck. The distance prevents me from reading the signage but as I approach I realize its a CUPCAKE TRUCK. I’m excited beyond belief because I have tried just about every cupcake in Chicago some have disappointed while others have amazed my taste buds. I walked away with 6 cupcakes for 15 bucks. Not too bad considering I have spent more for less quality at other places. The presentation caught my eye. A nice clear cupcake container allowed me to thoroughly inspect before purchase. The young lady that assisted me was quite friendly. The most important factor is the cupcake itself (I tried the strawberry lemonade cupcake): 1. Very moist which was perfect because I hate a dry cupcake 2. The best icing my taste buds have ever experienced (cream cheese… none of that buttercream stuff) 3. Extremely fresh and rich texture 4. Down home gourmet taste 5. Baked to perfection!
This is my favorite cupcake spot of all time and I have been many places only to find the best cupcakes right in the City of Chicago. Thank you Gangster Cupcakes you’ve made me fall in love with you.

Oh man, food trucks never stop by my office and yet here was Cupcake Gangsters. I went with the red velvet and it was super tasty! The right amount of frosting to cake ratio. The cupcakes are s bit small for $ 3 each, but as a once in a while treat, I don’t mind all that much, and if you’re interested they’re two for $ 5. I’d try the samoa cupcake next for sure.

I was on the train going to work the other day when a very important philosophical dilemma struck me – should I get a cupcake? Do I get off a stop early and go to Sugar Bliss? Or wait until my day off and go to the bakery in my ‘hood? I’m really looking for a high frosting ratio. What about Crumbs or Hershey’s? (Yes, I know having a cupcake GPS in my brain is a sign of a serious addiction. Eff off. Rehab is for people who WANNA stop.)
Ultimately I decided to put off my indulgence for a few days and just head in to work. I got off the train at my usual stop, walked down the same stairs I walk down every day, and BLAM! What’s at the bottom of the stairs? The Cupcake Gangsters truck. I said out loud, «Thank you universe, message received loud and clear!» (which may have confused my fellow public transportation passengers but whatever, like that’s the weirdest thing they’d seen all day) and got right in line.
I ordered a peanut butter chocolate cupcake, which was $ 3.00 and the first thing I noticed was it was pretty small. A lot smaller than what I am used to, to be honest. (Hence the one-​star deduction.)
But it was delicious! The cake was fudgy and almost brownie consistency, with rich chocolate chips throughout. And the peanut butter frosting? Oh baby! Everything about the flavor and texture were perfect. I just wish there was a little more to enjoy. Or maybe the universe means for me to buy two next time.

Ran into the truck on my walk home last week and figured I might as well grab some dessert for the roommate and myself. They were cheap ($ 2.50 per cupcake) so grabbed 4 to try out a bunch of different flavors. I decided I was going to give each a score out of 5, 1 being shitty and 5 being fantastic.
Coffee Toffee: The cupcake was bent at an odd shape, the coffee flavored icing was already melting, maybe from the heat that the truck was parked in and the «toffee» bits just felt weird in the mix. ²⁄₅
Banana pudding: This was more like banana nut cupcake with a pudding frosting and a soggy nilla wafer on top… oh did I mention the brown slice of slimy banana on the bottom of the cupcake? yeah not sure what was going on with this one. ¹⁄₅
Birthday Cake: Basically white cake with sprinkles throughout and a very sugary frosting to top off… meh. ²⁄₅
Chocolate, Caramel, Pretzel: The concept was promising but the execution sucked. ²⁄₅

I was a little leery buying from a food truck on the south side (just being honest.) But I am soooooo glad I did. These cupcakes are small (so you can eat 2 at a time of course) but moist and delicious. The flavors seemed a little strange at first. But what they did have delivered: the lemon and white chocolate strawberry rocked! There is no real definitive chocolate choice, but I will give them a pass since what I had was delicious. Flirty girl and Sprinkles now has serious competition.

While I was driving up Sheridan Rd. I drove pass this pink truck with a cupcake wearing a Fedora and French Cuffs (FATBOYS UNITE!!!). I called and found out their destination and the rest is history. Stacie (y) met me with a smile and told me what was available, I placed my order… I’M VERY HAPPY WITH MY CHOICES.

First time I had there cupcakes a friend of mine called me on a Friday and said I have some cupcakes you have to taste. Knowing I would not see her until Monday, my response was, eww, they will be gross and stale by Monday. On Monday morning I was beyond surprised that these cupcakes tasted like they were fresh from the oven 2 days later. They have the most unique flavors. For example their Dreamsicle and Samoa cupcakes actually taste like a Dreamsicle and Samoa, not a «cupcake» version of the popsicle and cookie. Among all of the other businesses apart of the cupcake craze, they need to go back to the drawing board, 24Karat and their food truck, Cupcake Gangsters are the REAL DEAL.

I am a cupcake fiend. I will travel far and wide for cupcakes. I will stop at every new cupcake truck I see… of course there are some cupcakes that have disappointed me. A cupcake truck or two that shall remain nameless and made me regret plunking down my hardearned cash for a crappy cupcake. Well, I saw the truck on 53^rd and decided to give one cupcake a try. She had a special — 2 for $ 5.00 but I didn’t want to waste my money if the cupcake was so/​so. Bought a triple chocolate with low expectations. I’ve eaten cupcakes that promise me intense chocolate flavor only to have my hopes and dreams of my tastebuds dashed. A block later I turned around and bought 2 more.
Yes, they were that good. Usually I am just a frosting eater and am not a fan of the cake. This time the whole darn thing was delicious. From the very top of the whipped peak, to the middle of the Samoa cupcake (the second cupcake I ate… with a lil filling in the middle and a very surprisingly yummy cupcake bottom. Expectations blown away. I was at first afraid of plunking down my money because the cupcakes look rather small but alot of taste is packed into it!
Definately a 5 star cupcake but I gotta take one away. Why? I am going to end up stopping at your truck everytime I see it and will definately be packing on the pounds. But they are SOOO worth it.