Cupcaked on Main
Cupcaked on Main
A 2nd Location Offers Signature Sweets and Healthy Breakfast & Lunch Options.
As it continues to find success in its niche for baked goods and fresh delicacies, local town-favorite Cupcaked has changed up its recipe for the opening of its second location in Salamanca.
Cupcaked Bakery on Main, or more commonly referred to as Cupcaked, has brought new flavor to Salamanca’s food district by focusing on healthy lunch alternatives, fresh salads and homemade savories. Ever since its grand opening on September 16th, the new location has proven to be a welcome addition to the lunch plans of Salamanca’s community.
The location of Cupcaked’s second business was not a shot in the dark. While growing up in Salamanca, store owner and president, Annie Coe, noticed a need for something other than comfort foods and deep-fried dishes.
“When we thought about Salamanca, we thought it would be the same business as [Ellicottville],” Coe said. “But after counseling friends and family, it was clear that Salamanca didn’t need the same business, it needed a bakery that provided good desserts, but more so needed a place with a healthier selection of food.”
Despite shifting its usual service to accommodate a lunch menu, Cupcaked’s pledge toward fresh ingredients and quality has not changed. Everything from butters and coffee syrups, down to salad dressings are all made in-house from scratch, which has created a memorable and healthy menu in the process.
Local favorites like pierogies and the best-seller “G.O.A.T. Salad” made from farmer’s cheese and housemade toppings highlight the selections, while fresh marmalade and soups like the Manhattan clam chowder add to the menu for those with a savory palate. Sweet tooths won’t have to worry either, as Salamanca offers the desserts and baked goods Cupcaked is known for.
The new growth in business and product between the Ellicottville and Salamanca locations did not come without its challenges. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, Coe juggled the closing of one store while planning to open a new one.
“It was very hard to simply be able to trust something new is going to work out,” Coe said. “Honestly, without my new staff, it wouldn’t be what it is now. We are very busy and pushing to make everyone’s experience better day-by-day.”
As it nears two months since its opening, Salamanca’s location is gradually finding a steady pace and aims to provide curbside service by the start of November. For those looking to enjoy lunch at Cupcaked today, the store houses 12 indoor tables, including a grab-and-go service where customers can stop in to pick up their breakfast, coffee and lunch in a single visit.
The opening of Cupcaked has increased the traffic of customers to the streets of Salamanca. The addition of a lunch-inspired bar that can also be a one-stop-shop for baked goods has refreshed the town.
“A lot of people who come in have told us they were glad to see a business like ours open up downtown, because they are interested in getting lunch at a local business,” Cupcaked Bakery on Main Manager, Leah Westfall said. “It’s better for the community.”
As of today, Salamanca’s location is open Wednesday through Friday 7:00am-4:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm, but is soon set to extend its hours to accommodate guests Monday and Tuesday also. Follow Cupcaked on Facebook and Instagram, or better yet, stop by either of their locations and treat yourself to deliciousness.