LAist: Leda's Bake Shop

Jess

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 16:03:41 -0800

IMHO Magnolia is overrated. I couldn't help but laugh when I saw literally a tourist bus full of Germans descend and venture into the shop. Joan's are tasty, no doubt. But this whole cupcake obsession/trend continues to elude me. Yeah they're cute and all. Still why so much fuss? Nevertheless, as a party hostess (pardon the pun) it's alright by me. Cupcakes are among the easiest things to bake; even cupcakes made with cake mix impress people.

Lindsay William-Ross

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 06:50:51 -0800

I concur that there isn't anything better than a Magnolia Bakery cupcake. Unless it's one from Billy's Bakery in Chelsea. I can't wait for the dessert coverage to begin!

me

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:42:39 -0800

Try venturing out of the 818 and getting some real cupcakes from Joan's on Third.

anon

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:45:01 -0800

LAist might consider assigning someone to an around-the-clock area dessert watch. I'm just sayin.'

lacc

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 14:05:07 -0800

I agree: Alcove on Hillhurst's cupcakes are mediocre...and cost $3.75 each! Toast on 3rd near Crescent Heights has cupcakes, but they are not *great* for the price. Don't get me started on Joan's on Third-- way overhyped and also mediocre. There's nothing I've found in LA to match Magnolia Bakery in NYC (Toast started out using their recipes, but the consistency is simply not there). I will try Leda's, any other suggestions? Wanda rocks.

anon

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 11:49:42 -0800

Honestly, you could blog about local area cupcakes six times a day and I'd be happy.

JH

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 10:54:30 -0800

Thank jeebus you put the emphasis on buttercream. No other selling point needed

Jason T.

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 10:45:30 -0800

No disrespect to Wanda at all. I love her to death. That's how good the cupcakes were.

anon

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 10:25:32 -0800

Don't disrespect Wanda! I saw she and Lance Crouther drinking margaritas at Sonora on La Brea a few months ago. She's great in person. I love that Leda is a Gambini and she only uses Scharffenberger chocolate. Can you please pick up a dozen almond cupcakes w/ chocolate hazelnut ganache filling and coffee buttercream frosting for me?

Michael

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 10:05:38 -0800

Hrrm, looks like a lunchtime trip is in order to test these cupcakes out...