BEST PLACE FOR A WORKING LUNCH BEST CUPCAKES

Café Moxo 411 East Adams, 788-8084 We were a bit surprised to see Café Moxo take top honors in both the best cupcake and best place for a working lunch. Not that the cupcakes and other food items are not fabulous. But as cupcake lovers, we couldn’t fathom working while surrounded by the scrumptious treats. But what the heck we’ll give it a try. As we approach the counter, our eyes go straight to the cupcakes. Since it’s only 10 a.m. we decide to order a turtle mocha coffee and reward ourselves with a cupcake when our work is completed. As we pay for our drink and turn to find a seat, we hear the cupcakes calling our name. (Of the café’s many cupcake flavors, only about a half dozen are made each day.) Naturally we stop and check out the flavors of the day. What do you know? A Wake ’n Bacon cupcake.

After all, bacon is a breakfast food and we had not yet eaten. Though bacon in a cupcake sounds a bit strange, it was incredible. In the end, we were able to find a nice quiet corner to work. And yes, we treated ourselves to a cupcake (or two) for a job well done. In addition to cupcakes and a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks and smoothies, Café Moxo also offers a variety of breakfast items, as well as soup, salads and sandwiches for lunch. Working lunch runner-up: The Feed Store Cupcakes runner-up: Incredibly Delicious