When my mam and I decided we were going to Manchester there
was one thing (amongst a couple of other things) that I really wanted to do, go
for afternoon tea. So I got straight into researching places to go. I came
across one called Hey Little Cupcake which sounded like it was right up my
street.
It’s based in Spinningfields and I can only describe it as
the cutest, prettiest cupcake shop I have ever seen. Honestly there are just so
many hues of pink everywhere. Even the tables and chairs outside were pink.
The décor inside was fantastic too. The furniture was bright
white, pink seat cushions and gingham tablecloths. The floor was pink and white
check which was so funky and chic. I loved the masses of art work on the walls.
They all had Hey Little Cupcake on them but there were so many different
designs. It almost felt like a little art gallery kind of space. There were
these amazing social media things on the wall to represent their Facebook and
Twitter handles.
When we went in I stood and looked at all of the different
cupcakes that they make. I love cake and it’s even better in cupcake form. They
had so many nice flavours such as Eton Mess and Red Velvet.
We were the only ones in there. It’s quite a small place and
they only have a few tables so I think it’s worth booking in advance in you
want the afternoon tea option.
The cakes and sandwiches and things came on a vintage
looking cake stand. We got egg and cress and ham and cucumber sandwiches that
were shaped like cupcakes. I wasn’t too fond of the sandwiches. The bread was a
bit stale and they just weren’t the best that I’ve had. Cupcakes is what this
place is good at so I wasn’t worried.
We got the usual scones with clotted cream and jam and then
some chocolate covered strawberries. I love a good chocolate covered
strawberry. Whenever and wherever is always the perfect time for chocolate
covered strawberries. (Ok I think I’ve exhausted that.)
Now for the main attraction, the cakes. We got three mini
cupcakes each. One was chocolate with mint flavoured icing. Another was a red
velvet one, and another was normal vanilla sponge with purple icing. I’m not
going to lie I was disappointed that they were only small. For a cupcake place
I expected a bit more of a bang.
We couldn’t actually eat everything anyways
and ended up taking the cakes home in a box to have later on. I’m pleased we
waited. They tasted good, were really moist and the flavours were great, so in the end it was good that we only had the small ones.
It cost £12 each for the afternoon tea. Overall it was a good experience. The staff were lovely and friendly, the decor was just amazing. I loved the flavours of the cupcakes and it was just a nice little day out.
You know I love afternoon tea as much as the next person and its even better when they all aren't the same. This place definitely had a little something extra. I think I'd like to try some of their bigger cupcakes and some different flavours if I ever go back.
Have any of you been to Hey Little Cupcake?
