It looks like something is finally going into the storefront next to George Howell Coffee, long-ago vacated by Jim Mi.
According to the permit in the window it’s something called “Cupcake City,” which I would guess is a cupcake place. There is another place called Cupcake City in Reading, and I would have to guess that it’s the same thing, but since I’ve done no reporting I can’t speak definitively. That’s one of their creations pictured.
This would make Newtonville an even more interesting culinary destination when you add together Bread & Chocolate, George Howell, Rox Diner, Brewer’s Coalition and Amigos, the Burrito place that’s about to open. Throw in Cook., Karoun and Aji and this is the place to be!
Also, anyone have any idea why there are two images of Uncle Sam painted into the ground behind Fitness Together? My son and I saw them as we walked by today.
Who do they want?
UPDATE: Thanks to Newtonville Day, it is confirmed that Cupcake City of Reading is coming to Newton. I didn’t sample one of their treats, but those I spoke with who did (from the truck they had on Walnut Street) had only positive things to say. I’m curious to see how long it takes them to remodel the storefront. From what I heard, the store is in pretty rough shape and in need of structural changes in addition to cosmetic updates. That’s partially why it’s been vacant for so long, even as other stores turned over.
Good grief. Cupcakes? Really? Still? Cue the fail.
Well this should be interesting… Anyway the Sam guy is for voting for the Newtonville Area Council at Newtonville Village day today :)
We should wish any new business venture the best and hope for success.
The Day MS and HS kids will probably love it.
As my waist line will confirm, there can never be such a thing as too many cupcakes in the world, especially those of the chocolate with vanilla frosting variety.
Kim, you’d rather have a bank? I think this is a nice new addition. I’ve had their food truck cupcakes and they are great.
The cupcake place in Newton Centre doesn’t seem that successful, but perhaps Newtonville will be a better fit.
Certainly Newtonville has turned a corner I think. Have folks see the cars on Washington Street for Cook and Paint Bar on the weekends? I think the one open storefront is now next to Rox Diner. I’d love a falafel place in that location, but maybe that is just me.
Can’t wait for the burrito place to open up.
Where were things like this before I became an onset type 2 diabetic many years back?? It’s great, but it’s not fair.