upcakes started a revolution with its signature store at 1116 Denman Street, but the new Cupcakes (2887 West Broadway), with its bright façade and energetic interior, looks as inviting as a sugared confection. Fresh lemon, coconut, chocolate and marble cupcakes sit in cheerful rows in the display case. “This is just what this neighbourhood needs!” exclaimed one eager customer.

When Cupcakes opened its scrumptious doors, it gave West Broadway one of the things that residents spoke of longingly for decades: first-rate cupcakes. As its name implies, the store just doles out signature cupcakes like the Mocha Molten, Butter Cup, Marble Cake with peanut butter ice cream; they’re all truly are amazing, but so are the rich Lemon Drop, the Diva and the Cosmo. Mmmm, cupcakes. - R.L.