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Posted: October 24, 2012 8:06 AM
Tags: Park Hill, Denon Moore, Cake Crumbs, bakery, 20 days of giveaways
Go Now: Cake Crumbs Gets a Facelift
If there's one block in Denver that captures the Mile High City’s laid-back, albeit eclectic style, it has to be Park Hill’s Kearney Street between 22nd and 23rd avenues. In this stretch there's a gymnastic studio, a gourmet restaurant, a pet store, and an outdoor gear emporium. Oh, and a cupcake shop: The venerable Cake Crumbs.
For people living in the neighborhood, this bakery has long been the go-to spot for sugar rushes. But the ever-popular space suffered from a seating shortage, which meant I got my lunch or breakfast order—and my cupcakes—to go.
That is, until recently. When I stopped by last week for a croissant, the place was transformed. Comfy booths lined one wall, a large community table was just waiting for a multi-generational family to break bread, and smaller tables were filled with laptops and Chicco car seats. The walls were freshly painted with sea foam green accents and the menu was written on black chalkboards. The counter had been moved to the side, allowing people to order in one area and eat in another. It was, well, sophisticated. This wasn’t Cake Crumbs. I must have look bewildered, because the person behind the counter approached me and in soothing tones explained that they had done a little renovation.
There’s nothing small about Cake Crumbs transformation, though. Last week, I spoke with owner and operator Denon Moore about the changes. “We did it in four days,” Moore says. “I felt like I was on a TV show.” Recently, Cake Crumbs moved most of its production to another Park Hill location (it also has a facility in Colorado Springs), which left room in the Kearney Street spot for more seating—and more food options. Cake Crumbs now offers a waffle menu with a bakery twist that boasts flavors like apple strudel and maple bacon (a play on its popular maple-bacon cupcake). For lunch, Moore is launching a slider menu (curry chicken salad, hot pulled pork, and a vegetarian option) with house-made rolls. Of course, Cake Crumbs will still sell cupcakes, but look for new sweets, like a $4.50 cake-by-the-slice option (think: toasted coconut supreme).
The treats will keep me coming back, but the new seating area is what has me most excited. There are four comfy chairs that just might become my office-away-from-the-office. That’s exactly the reaction Moore was hoping for. “When we moved to Park Hill, we went from something very small to a much larger space,” Moore says. “I didn’t change the layout. I didn’t change the color. We made it happen for the sake of money and time. This time I wanted to make it right. I wanted our neighborhood to feel like they had a place to chill.”
Bonus: Looking for cupcakes? Stop by after 11 a.m., which is Moore’s deadline for switching out breakfast goodies for frosted treats.
2216 Kearney St., 303-861-4912
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I prefer dessert first
This sounds like an excellent option for lunch.
Worth jogging around the block for!
When cake is this scrumptious, some exercise is a great way to justify indulging.
Sounds good but...
I still say pie > cake.
Great Cupcakes
Wow, I haven't been to Cake Crumbs in several months, I had no idea! But their cupcakes are delicious! I'll definitely have to swing by again soon to scope out all the changes!
Mmmmm....
Cupcakes!
yum!
Those look great!
Shopping Athleta
Shopping at Athleta would be a great Christmas Gift!
cupcake truck?
Isn't Cake Crumbs the one w/ the food truck, Clementine? If so - great cupcakes! If not, I've got a new sweet spot to visit :)
Cake Crumbs
So tempting!
Love
Cake Crumbs
Yum!
Yummy
cake crumbs
the waffles sound great!
yum..
this is tempting, and so is the gift card :)
cupcakes
yummy cupcakes..major weakness....does Athleta come in XL?
Both!
Athleta and cupakes sound great to me!
Another bakery to try!
Yum! I'm adding this bakery to my bucket list!!
HMMMMM.....
I live in Park Hill and have been to Cake Crumbs many times. The food (to me) is average and the service is actually pretty poor. I haven't been there in a while due to those things so maybe they have adapted and things are better. I will check them out again and hope for the best!
Cupcake me please
Can't go wrong a a sweet treat.
Yes please!
Coconut supreme cake by the slice?!
Giftcard
I just plain love Athleta and would LOVE to win this gift card!
yes,
(s)eating areas excite me too.
Work out to Win Cake Crumbs!
I'm hoping for the reverse...
Park Hill
Why does this site not work properly?
Cake Crumbs
Cake Crumbs
My sons love cupcakes from Cake Crumbs!
Waffles, waffles, waffles
I know my kids would totally love to check out the flavored waffles with me. On our way...maybe during school fall break next week. Love all the foodie tips we get from 5280.
Athleta
So want this gift card!!!!
sweets sweets SWEET!
I am trying to lose weight. 5280 keeps telling me about these delectaable places to go to!
Cake crumbs.
I will definitely start chilling there.
Cake Crumbs
It is my main goal in life to live within walking distance to an independent, delicious, incredibly tempting bakery. I need to relocate.
Sweet!
Yet another sweet place I need to try!
Can't wait.
Gonna have to stop by this weekend during the Promotion of Letters event on SoBo. And crossing my fingers that I'm a winner! :)
remodel
It's nice to hear great places getting greater
Bacon!
Bacon waffles, bacon maple cupcakes...bacon makes good things even better. Too much bacon and I'm going to need new clothes, preferably from Athleta :)
Yum!
I need Athleta to work off the Cake!
Thanks for introducing me to Cake Crumbs. The only good news is Athleta is moving to Boulder.
cupcakes
looks great!!
one-stop shop
Waffles, sliders, and cupcakes. One stop shop! Can't wait to visit.
Cake Crumbs
Would LOVE a good sugar rush right now, then I could use some Athleta apparel! :-)))
Cake Crumbs
Would LOVE a good sugar rush right now, then I could use some Athleta apparel! :-)))
Great idea!!!
I love the get the cake by the slice option. Sometimes I really actually want to eat the whole cake, but I know that's not the best decision I've ever made! That's when cake by the slice is the perfect option! This place looks tasty. I love dessert, so I will definetely be checking it out! And maybe getting two slices?
my favs
What a great combo....Cake Crumbs and Athleta! I'll eat my cupcakes and then go burn it off in my new Athleta wear!! what else could make a girl this happy???
Does it Get Any Better?!!
I love the idea of veggie sliders on fresh baked bread. Follow it with a yummy cupcake and I'm enjoying life to the max!
cake crumbs
looks delicious!
Yum!
How did I not know this place existed? I'm definitely going to have to try breakfast goodies and the cupcakes! :)
MMMM
Those cupcakes look DELICIOUS!
Perfect combo!
Eat at Cake Crumbs, then work it off wearing a cute outfit from Athleta! Big fan!