Mrs A’s Cupcakes & Cookies

Red Velvet cupcake = Pure dilishousnessssss They put a mound of frosting on top of a huge mound of cupcake and I think going there can tell you the rest.

This place is just awesome! I kept seeing people carrying these boxes with cupcakes in them, and you know my mind started wondering where and how I could get my hands in them. I finally asked someone where this place was, and paid them a visit. I hadn’t the slightest idea what I wanted so Kylie (the daughter of the owners Mr. Ray & Mrs. A) made me up a box of goodies. I eat anything so I let her pick for me. While waiting for my items to be packed I made great conversation with Ray & Mrs. A about restaurants and various other things, and tried a desert that was red velvet on the inside, and had a hard white chocolate shell on the outside. Omg was it good! When I got home later that evening I tried one of the cookies– white chocolate chip. Good Lord I wanted to scream it was like an orgasm in my mouth! Hands down the best white chocolate chip cookie I have EVER had! Today I went into my goodie bag, and enjoyed a frosted sugar cookie (a bunny) and it was very good! They made a regular customer that day!!! Check them out!!!

So, dinner is done and I’m jonesin’ for something sweet. We’re at Old Orchard, I’m not done shopping, and I’mma be cranky ’til my brain has been fed sugar. What to do? Mrs. A’s sounds like a good place to satiate this hankerin’, so we mosey on over.
We’re walking at a moderately slow pace because like I said, we just ate dinner. This woman and her teenage daughter damn near ran in front of us because I suppose their jonesin’ was worse than mine– so no biggie.
The kid behind the counter is looking at the lady, trying to help her out. The lady’s all «I’m a friend of your mom, go get her.» The girl behind the counter is all «My mom’s not here, but my dad is…» So the dude comes out from behind the kitchen. The woman is all «I’m a friend of your wife» to the dude. Then they start talking in Tagalog. Whatever– me and my husband are still mulling over which cupcakes to get. We decide and waited a little, and the guy behind the counter seemed done with helping out the pushy lady and her daughter. He even asked us if we were ready to order, to which we responded «yes». He and the pushy lady are still talking after he asked if we were ready.
So not sure what happened, but the dude behind the counter decided it was better to call his wife to let her know that her friend was in the store looking for her, rather than pulling out the 2 cupcakes we were about to order. WTF dude??? Would it have been that hard to ring us up for those mediocre-​looking cupcakes and get us out of there to spare us from more of that boring and rude conversation??? Obviously it was. After 10 minutes of putting up with this BS, we bolted. As I turn back I see him throw his hands up as if we were in the wrong for leaving.
Eff this place, their rude service and their dirty looking shop. Dammit, I still have a couple of Groupons to this place. Looks like I’ve just wasted $ 12 for nothing.

Family run business, Mom and daughter. I was at See Eyewear with my sister and she invited me to have a cookie, so we went and enjoyed to delicious sugar cookies with M&M’s! They have a wide assortment of cookies and cakes. Met the Mom and daughter team, both very nice and I hope their business will continue to do well! And they have lots of cupcakes too :-)

This place is AMAZING!!! I go strictly for the cupcakes and they are delicious, with incredible frosting on each and every one. Personal favorite is the red velvet cupcake, which isn’t overly cream-​cheesy, which is definitely my type of cupcake! Everything looks mouthwatering, and I can’t wait to go back to try more of them. Decent prices for amazing quality cupcakes!

I checked out this place after I got my groupon (LUV GROUPON). I’m glad I had that deal because I wouldn’t have tried all the cupcakes w/​out the discount.
So I bought an assortment of cupcakes and cookies and had the fam try it out. Overall thoughts were, the treats were decent but they weren’t out of this world.
Most of the cupcakes were moist and light — big plus in my book. I really enjoyed the carrot cake and the chocolate ones cuz the flavors were good. The red velvet was just ok (had better) and the coconut one was disappointing; the coconut flavoring was on the top but not throughout the cupcake.
I don’t eat frosting so I can’t comment on that part.
I’d skip the cookies (I did an assortment on those as well and did sample each one) — they were kinda rich and sunk in my tummy … not a good feeling.
Service was ok — it was a bit slow and they couldn’t remember the order as I was placing it.
Although the store doesn’t have that cuteness factor like other bakeries (Sugar Bliss, Sprinkles, More, Crumbs), it’s a decent place to stop in for a cupcake break.

I honestly would have never tried this with it not have been for Groupon (LOVE IT) because I have been trying to live a healthier lifestyle and the closest thing that I’ve had to a sweet in a while has been fruit. So when I saw this on Groupon it was tempting and I’ll admit it I caved. Oh come on don’t tell me none of you haven’t eatin’ something you weren’t supposed to and in my head as clicked that purchase button I kept saying, «I know when I get on the scale I’ll be paying for this.» Well let me tell you this place was SO WORTH it!
So here are my reviews:
I bought 3 cupcakes (1 chocolate with vanilla frosting, red velvet, and mocha) and 4 cookies (2 M&M and 1 Fish shaped sugar cookie).
I got the chocolate with Vanilla frosting because it was a friends birthday and I wanted to be sweet. Well my plans fell through and my brother and I shared it. It was amazing! Absolutely AMAZING! Three days later and it still tasted fresh and like a piece of heaven fell into my mouth. I don’t eat frosting but this frosting I could eat by the tub. It’s light, but perfect. The red velvet and mocha were just as good.
Now onto the cookies. OMG SO GOOD! I ate them over three days and let me tell you they were mouth watering and amazing! They even tasted like the first day I bought them! SO GOOD!
As for the staff, they are AMAZING too! They were friendly and made sure the customers left satisfied.
Overall, they’ve got me coming back because how often do you get a 5 star experience with a 5 star food experience.

After seeing that old orchard had cupcakes I was really excited. When I got there that excitement turned into disappointment.
The good: they’ve got cupcakes, the cake was moist and it tasted fine. They’ve also got cookies in the same type of mrs. Fields type of style, if u like that. Also you can buy yesterday’s goodies for a discount!
The bad: the frosting on the cupcake was not dense and extremely light. There was also not a lot of frosting on the cupcake and it looked like it was put on with a knife instead of piped on. Part of eating a cupcake is taking the first bite and getting a mouthful of perfectly piped on frosting that your teeth just wrecked. Besides the poor look and amount of the frosting the cake was very very tiny. It’s like paying 3.29 for a cupcake that could fit on nickles. Also, typically when I want to have a cupcake I want the place to look somewhat nice, possibly cute. It was neither, and was basically just a bakery which is fine, but it is therefore a bakery that sells cupcakes and cookies, not a cupcake and cookie bakery.
All in all it deserves it’s one star, it didn’t taste like trash it but fell way below all of my expectations

After passing this store at Old Orchard everything looked so wonderful. I purchased 6 cup cakes and was quite disappointed in all of them after reading all the reviews. The red velvet cake was nice and moist the frosting didnt even have the least bit of taste of a cream cheese frosting. The cupcakes themselves are small. It was not horrible but did not live up to my expectations after reading all these rave reviews.

Based on other Unilocalers’ reviews, I had to try their red velvet cupcake. It was seriously awesome! The cake was moist and airy, and their cream cheese frosting was light and not overly sweet. I’m so used to wiping off part of overly-​sweet frosting of cupcakes, but with this one I ate the entire cupcake, frosting and all! I think the red velvet cupcake is a «must try.» I also had their Kylie’s favorite cupcake, which is basically a yellow cake with a chocolate buttercream (I think) frosting. I also found the cake to be moist and the frosting not overly sweet. It was very good. They put chocolate sprinkles around the rim of the frosting, which I didn’t care for, but then again I am someone who doesn’t prefer any sprinkles on cupcakes and cakes. Next time I am going to try their mocha cupcake, which wasn’t available at the time.
I frequent this shopping center often and never would have bought a cupcake from here had it not been for other Unilocalers’ reviews of this place. Thanks, fellow Unilocalers!

Update: Picked up a FRESH from the oven sac apple pie this morning to share with some girl friends… AWESOME. and a big hit! One of THE BEST I’ve had… the crust is die for. My friend commented that the apples were not too mushy or hard, the perfect texture for apple pie. Mrs. A gets an A+ for her sac apple pie! What can i try next?!!
For holidays they can do indivdual sac apple pies too-​cute!
I put in an order the day before, but it’s courteous to give them a few days notice to reserve a pie. They do mango, cherry & other pie flavors! yuuum.
The pie was so hot that we left it on the table for few hours and had warm apple pie ready to eat after lunch. Paired with a scoop of vanilla icecream. and wah lah! piece of heaven.
i’m a cupcake fan of this place! A surprise find as i strolled through the familiar courts of Old Orchard Mall. This cute, short, filipino lady greeted me at the counter and I got to hear her story. She opened up her first store in Winnetka, then moved to Northbrook court and when they closed the food court, she landed a space at OO (next to johnny rockets and barnes, across from the theatres).
My #1 Favorite: Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting (best seller)
Close Runner ups. Vanilla Vanilla, Chocolate Fudge & Mocha
My only critique. lose the sprinkles.ha.
It’s a family run business… small and easy to miss (need a bigger sign!)! No fancy décor, but Mrs. A makes up for all of that with her stellar cupcakes!
I’m the type to scrape the frosting off cakes and cupcakes… but her frosting I inhaled, wishing i could lick the bowl.haha. everything is homemade in the store, no artificial nothing. the frosting has a whipped consistency, light & fluffy! =)
Nice not to have to trek all the way to the city for a good cupcake!
I’m definitely considering using her for holidays, kids next bday party & showers!
Check out Mrs. A’s! No regrets…

My two favorite places for cupcakes are Mrs A’s and Molly’s. I think Mrs A’s biggest downfall is not being in the city where the real cupcake competition is underway and going strong. Not enough people know about them! Which is really a sad thing. I was in there today (again) begging them to open a shop in the city!
I didn’t used to be a fan of red velvet. But a couple years ago a friend of mine surprised me with red velvet cupcakes for my birthday and they were SO DARN GOOD I became a fan (thank you Malika). In fact I began craving them.
Fast forward to 2010– I need to find cupcakes– fast. I’m meeting my girlfriends for a birthday celebration and I had volunteered to bring the cupcakes and birthday candles. I didn’t have time to hit up one of the many cupcake shops in the city where I live, but a quick google search brought me to Mrs A’s. And boy am I glad it did.
I had trouble finding them on my first trip– it didn’t help that the security guard at the mall didn’t know where they were located. Just park by Barnes & Nobel/​Maggiano’s and its right there across from the theater.
The people who work there are really talkative and friendly and silly. They don’t just ignore you and pout. They are fun and make you feel like they care that you return. So many places these days ignore the customer and couldn’t care less if you ever return or refer a friend. Here, they care. And they ask for your business. It’s nice to feel important.
The only thing I’ve had here are the cupcakes. I have tried the chocolate, vanilla and red velvet. The red velvet are my favorite!
Why are their cupcakes noteworthy? Why do they rate as high as Molly’s? Two things…
1. The cake is moist. I am SO sick of cupcakes that are duper dry. So many bakeries focus on crazy flavors and colors and décor and forget its a BAKERY. Stuff is supposed to TASTE good. I watch all those shows on TV– Cake Boss and Ace of Cakes and I gotta wonder how good the stuff tastes. Sure it might look like a Corvette and even have working headlights, but does it taste good? Not likely. My point is that the CAKE is the most important part of the cupCAKE. They seem to get that concept here.
2. FROSTING. They have sweet light frosting. It’s not too sweet. It’s not too heavy or thick. Some places use what seems to be plaster or Spackle to top their cupcakes. It’s this hard thick way too sugary stuff. I tend to scrape most of that frosting off and throw it in the trash. What a waste– of frosting and money! Here they have a nice combo of frosting and cake. You can bite right into the things and don’t come out with frosting all over your nose. It’s just really yummy.
I swore awhile back that Molly’s was the best cupcake ever. But I think Molly’s has some real competition here. These guys really do a great job and they really do want your business and really do want you to return and recommend them. It’s nice to find a place with some old fashioned values– and recipes!
Thanks Mrs A’s!!!

Very average. Too small and the frosting isn’t that great. The cake is moist but that’s the only positive I can say about it.

I don’t usually put out a few dollars for cupcakes, but for Mrs. A’s, I’ll splurge.
I first tasted the sweet goodness this past summer at work when my team divided a box delivered by a vendor. Fancy, I thought. I noted the name of the bakery and looked up the location when I got back to my desk. I was surprised to see that this place is in a mall!
Soon thereafter, I stopped by Mrs. A’s and met a friendly woman who said her family owned the business and that her grandparents started the bakery. She explained the day’s specials and I decided to buy a few more than originally intended to share with friends.
Now, what do I love about these cupcakes? I really enjoy the cake consistency. It’s really moist. I especially like the flavor of the yellow cake. I do not like butter cream frosting, and if you do, you might not love Mrs. A’s. The frosting is not very thick. In fact, I’d describe it as light and sugary, which complements the cake very nicely. Mmm, my mouth is watering now.

Rarely do I have enough room in my belly after a meal at Old Orchard. That doesn’t mean I don’t have to room in the car for a few boxes of baked goods to take home though! :)
Mrs. A’s is a cute little shop across from the movie theater at Old Orchard. They have cookies and cupcakes and an exciting Christmas menu (hellooooo cromquembouche — can I eat a 35 piece cream puff tree by myself?)
Anyway, they had a nice mix and match buy 5 get 1 free deal going on so we left with an assortment of iced Christmas cookies in tree and angel form and a few cupcakes. The cookies (sugar cookies with icing) are big and delicious — perfect with a cup of tea and Tivo. The cupcakes however, are quite lacking. Sadface! The cake is dry dry dry (this makes me cry cry cry). The frosting is super creamy but not exciting either. They also lack the «ooh aah» factor of the more beautifully frosted cupcakes from other cupcakeries — Betty Crocker and I could make these at home.
Still, the cookies were great and so was the lady working the counter. For waiting she even gave us 2 baby cookies to sample.

The cupcakes & cookies are DELICIOUS! I highly recommend their mocha cupcakes and macaroons!
The customer service is fabulous! I walked in and asked for some mocha cupcakes and they ran out. BUT, without hesitation, they whipped up a batch and, within an hour, I had those delicious morsels in my possession. They even called me when they were ready. OMG — who does that? Only a business owner who values their customers!
I totally love the cupcakes and cookies AND the customer service ROCKS!

Nice people, not so great cupcakes. Definitely had better and these are pricey for the size.
The best way to handle this review is to break it down, so:
1. Frosting– good but no real body to it, more of a cool whip consistency. While I appreciate the cupcake not being over loaded with frosting it needed some heft to it, it didn’t sit on your tongue.
2. Size– Are you kidding me? The top was out of proportion much bigger than the rest, the cupcake toppled over. The bottom was so small, it reminded me of a mushroom. In addition to the proportion it just seemed small. The cupcakes at Crumbs in NY are 1 ½ times larger for the same price. So what’s this I hear about Manhattan being expensive.
3. Cake– Yes the cake, it was very moist, almost too moist and fluffy. I get that this is a personal preference. I like a cupcake with a bit more body, something between this and pound cake.
Overall, these were just okay and if I were at Old Orchard again and had a taste for a cupcake I would go back if I felt the value were there. Yes, I know it’s just a $ 2.50 cupcake, and yes I can afford the cupcake, but it’s just the principle of it, maybe it should be two bucks or make it bigger, I just felt ripped off a bit.

Red velvet cupcake = incredible deliciousness. I will definitely come back, as the employees are super nice and they have a great selection of cute cookies and very moist cupcakes (I like that they don’t slather frosting all over the cupcake; it’s a perfect combination of cake and frosting).
Next, I will special order a cake or cookie cake for a birthday or event so I can sample even more yummy stuff from here! They also have a selection of authentic cake recipes from the Phillipines that you just need to call ahead for… I read them on their website and my mouth is watering!

CUPCAKES SO GOOD THAT YOU’D SWEAR THEY WERE LACED WITH CRACK!
You’re probably thinking I’m exagerrating as to how good these cupcakes are, but I really don’t care what you think. Mrs. A’s is a no frills kind of bakery, so if you’re used to dozens of different flavors or décor that would remind you of a little café in gay Paris, then you might be disappointed. That’s ok because if you’re that sensitive, may I suggest Santa give you a backbone or a thicker skin this Christmas, Nancy? The name of the game here is not quantity, it’s QUALITY. So if you’re looking for a simple and delicious cupcake that automatically transports you back to your childhood minus the afterschool beatings in the playground and those weird afternoon sessions with the woodshop teacher when no one else was around that left you feeling violated, then Mrs. A’s cupcakes are the perfect fix for what you crave my fellow sugar junkie!!!
One thing I love about Mrs. A’s cupcakes compared to places like Sweet Mandy B’s, the Cupcake Counter, Cupcakes, Phoebe’s, Swirlz or even Molly’s is that the cupcake itself is sooooo moist. I found the frosting to also be just the right amount. Other places will slather on their flavorless frosting until it’s like 6 inches high only because they’re hoping that this will distract you from the dry, flavorless cake that lies beneath. Mrs. A herself told me that the reason for her cupcakes being so moist is that she actually frosts the ENTIRE top of the cupcake so that the moisture is locked in once the cake cools down. It’s amazing how many so called cupcake bakers out there don’t know that or bother to take the extra time to spread the frosting all the way to the edge. I guess they’re too busy playing with their fancy piping bag or trying to figure out a way to make their cupcakes stand out all the while charging over $ 3.50 for each little diarrhea grenade. Here’s a wild suggestion, how about you make your cupcakes taste like you just didn’t pull a meat log out of the toilet, cover it up with frosting and try to pass it off as something edible!
All you cupcake baking moms and hefty cupcake lovers like myself know what I’m talking about when it comes to rich, moist, delicious cake. Mrs. A’s might not have the wild and crazy variety of flavors like much of the competition out there, but what she does with her cupcakes, she does EXCEPTIONALLY WELL. Fresh ingredients, no cutting corners, very moist cake and frosting so good that you’d probably have to prostitute yourself to support your new cupcake habit. That reminds me, I have to go pickup a few dozen of Mrs. A’s cupcakes for my pimp.
Mrs. A’s chocolate and red velvet cupcakes are absolutely to die for! I’m not going to mention them too much here because everytime I start thinking about those cupcakes, I get an erection so big that my laptop slips off and hits the floor.
So take your ass down to visit Mrs. A, she’s super cool, is more than happy to come up with any flavors your heart desires (give her enough notice though so she can buy all the right ingredients), and is just a terrific lady.
Winner, winner, cupcakes so good that I’ll eat those instead of my usual chicken dinner!

Mrs. A’s occupies the space that was formerly Mrs. Fields’ cookies, so they have some big shoes (or baking pans) to fill.
It’s nice to have the option of indulging on either a cookie or cupcake. They had vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, and carrot cake cupcakes, running for about $ 2.50 each. I stopped in for a vanilla with chocolate buttercream. When I bit into the top, I was surprised that I got a mouthful of cake and minimal frosting, versus the copious amount of frosting I was expecting when I laid my eyes on the sweet treat.
Aside from the lack of frosting — just enough to cover the surface of the cake — the cupcake was moist and the perfect mid-​shopping spree snack.