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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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THIS STORY WAS PART OF 5280's 20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!
Did someone say cake?
Submitted by lmoss20 on Wed, 2012-10-24 11:11.
I can never say no to freshly baked goods, especially for breakfast!
Waffles for breakfast....
Submitted by lindastephens on Wed, 2012-10-24 11:10.
... and maple bacon cupcakes for dessert - perfect!!
I want to try everything you just listed
Submitted by karissajohnson17 on Wed, 2012-10-24 11:09.
I'll just camp out all day long, moving from breakfast fluidly into lunch and all afternoon desserts.
Perfect combo?
Submitted by mpcsmommy on Wed, 2012-10-24 11:08.
Ooo, I could eat my Cake Crumbs cupcakes and then work off the calories with my Athleta gear!
Great Excuse To Have A Cupcake
Submitted by cdeckys on Wed, 2012-10-24 11:08.
Now I'm really excited to check this place out.
Cupcakes-yummmmmi
Submitted by jwill1856 on Wed, 2012-10-24 11:05.
My no cupcake diet will have to wait.
Cake Crumbs
Submitted by daizee on Wed, 2012-10-24 11:04.
They've always been on my must try list but I haven't made it there yet. Hopefully soon!
Waffles and Cupcakes
Submitted by kctrask on Wed, 2012-10-24 11:03.
Can't go wrong there! Great concepts.
SCRUMPTIOUS
Submitted by jjgarrison63 on Wed, 2012-10-24 11:00.
I always love a good cupcake, in fact my daughter prefers a cupcake to any other sugary treat! We will definitely stop by and more than likely bring home a few!
Yummmm!
Submitted by BridgetB116 on Wed, 2012-10-24 10:47.
I'll take one of everything! Sounds like the new and improved Cake Crumbs was a fantastic choice!
great neighborhood gem
Submitted by cml6677 on Wed, 2012-10-24 10:25.
What a great place, love everything I've tried, great work!
Love Cake Crumbs!
Submitted by emirh05 on Wed, 2012-10-24 10:03.
This place is always so fabulous! Cant wait to visit again.
Never been a big fan of
Submitted by gabsimonelouise on Wed, 2012-10-24 09:53.
Never been a big fan of cupcakes, maybe Cake Crumbs will change my mind!
Yum
Submitted by stephleigh on Wed, 2012-10-24 09:41.
Looks like I'll need that Athleta gift card to work off these delicious calories!
maybe this is it
Submitted by surveyact on Wed, 2012-10-24 09:35.
Since my favorite cupcake place, Yum Yum's Delights, closed down, I have yet to find a replacement, maybe Cake Crumb would be it! Thanks for the article
Making a great place even better
I have been a big fan of Cake Crumbs for years. I can't wait to check out the new digs! Any excuse to go get one of their cupcakes (Cake Crumbs, if you're reading this, bring back the blueberry maple, pretty please!!!)
Toasted Coconut Supreme
Yes please...Thanks for the update on new treats in town!
Food Truck
Is there a way to "follow" their food truck's location around town? I would love to be able to locate it as I don't get into that area often. Although, it sounds like it needs to be on my list of "must visits".
Athleta
They have the best tankinis - they make them in tall sizes! So awesome! I love their skorts, too.
CAKE!
I think I'll pretend it's my birthday today, and treat myself to some cake! YUM!
My favorite!
Although I do believe that the cupcake is a mere vehicle for frosting, I have to say these are truly the best around!
Cake crumbs is soooooo good!
We used them for our wedding cake, so i am very excited to hear they are going to be offering cake by the slice. YUM! And the new lunch and breakfast offerings sound tasty too. I will have to plan to stop in soon.
Love the new space
Love Cake Crumbs and the Denver Cupcake Truck. Excited to set foot in the store to see the new space!
Athleta
Would love to check out this new store - and do so with free money! :)
WISHING...
I live in Glenwood Springs and we have exactly NO bakeries, save for City Market and Safeway...
c'mon Cake Crumbs - open a branch up here!!
Excited...
...to check it out - never heard of them before!
Cupcake Food Truck
I live so close to their bakery, but have never been in to the actual location. I always just buy from their food truck, which is amazing!
Between Pies & Cupcakes...
Sounds like trouble... delicious trouble! :)
Great spot!
Love Cake Crumbs!
Looks mouth-watering
I love sugar, and the best thing is a great cupcake. Next stop Cake Crumbs for my sugar craving.
Can't go wrong with a
Can't go wrong with a cupcake!!
Mmmmmm!!!!
Now I'm hungry!
Cake Crumbs
Sounds so nice! Wish I lived in Denver sometimes!
Sugar!