Magnolia Bakery, the New York City-based bakery credited with launching the cupcake resurgence, is opening its first location in Chicago on Oct. 1. The bakery’s sixth outpost is opening in Block 37 on State Street, a popular shopping district in the city's Loop.

The newest location also is the largest, with 20 seats. It will carry 120 varieties of sweets, including brownies, blondies, muffins, pies, cookies, crisps, cakes and, of course, cupcakes.