Sarkara Sweets

201 SE 2nd Ave #110
(Across from Maudes)

I've been curious about this place for a while.  The only reason I haven't gone yet is because nobody in America ever says "Hey guys, let's go out for cupcakes tonight!"  I just can't see myself in the middle of a workday or night on the town thinking that adding a cupcake to the mix is a good idea.  That's nothing against what they do, it's just reality.  Maybe I could see having one for a birthday or office party, but I can't see any other legit occasion to dig into a cupcake.

So, since we were celebrating my birthday last night, I decided it was time.  Much like the Japanese frozen yogurt fad, these cupcake shops seem to be sweeping the nation.  You can build your own cupcake or buy one of the pre-made flavors.  Since they had quite a spread of beautiful looking cakes, I stuck with the pre-destined flavors.  Between the members of our group, I'd say we tried at least 10 different flavors.  All of them were very unique and interesting: French Toast, Smores, Spicy Mocha, Raspberry Chocolate Chai, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, and so on.  Each was its own little work of art.

In reality, the cupcakes were SUPER sweet.  I think they could use half the sugar they're currently using and they'd still be sweet enough.  For me, the over the top sugar content really ruined the experience and most people in our party agreed.  I was happy to see that they had multiple gluten free options since my wife is GF.  After getting the gluten free chocolate cupcake, though, we wondered if if was supposed to be called "flavor free" because it didn't taste like anything but sugar (chocolate doesn't have gluten!).

All in all, I can see why people like this place.  It's cute, fun, and has beautiful cupcakes.  Personally, I just didn't think they were that good, and that's based solely on the sugar content.  I'm pretty sure I contracted type 2 diabetes and gave myself 3 cavities all while eating here.  Check it out for yourself.  I, however, will return to the "I don't see any need for a cupcake at this moment in life" category.





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