Dokil Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (22)

"Yummy Korean bakery! Excellent textures. The customer service is confusing. When me & my daughter came in, the bakery case was empty (but their rolling pastry carts were full). The door was open but no one appeared to be inside other than a woman laying down talking on the phone. After a couple minutes I asked her if the bakery was open and she said yes. So then I figured out she worked there. Nothing was labeled so I asked her for her suggestions and she selected a Bavarian cream bun which was delicious, and a white bean pastry which we liked but a little less. It did have a nice subtle flavor though. The more questions I asked the friendlier the woman became. At the end I realized though that she wasn't wearing a mask (during COVID) when she moved a mask on the counter to the side so I could sign my receipt. A little unsettling since my 6 year old isn't vaccinated yet. But the pastries are good. So I would go back without my kid."

Yaya Mas Greek Kuzina

★★★★☆ 4.4 (58)

"**Great Service****Fantastic Coffee**** Homemade Meals****Fun Decor**Possibly one of the best Fredo Cappuccinos I've ever had. Stopped in after a day at Lincoln Park Zoo. Spanakopita, Bougatsa, everything was great and tasted very homemade.I leave you with just this.This place is legit Greek. Go there and enjoy.We will be back!"

Sunlight Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (24)

"My friends and I went here the day of the mid autumn festival. We got mooncakes, har gow, and wintermelon buns. They were all super tasty!! I even bought one to bring back to Georgia. I never liked mooncakes growing up but having a fresh one was honestly perfection. It was sweet without being overwhelming and the salted egg yolks gave that salty contrast. I loved it, and it's gonna be on my list for my next trip to Chicago!"

Sugar Bliss

★★★★☆ 3.6 (103) • $$

"I've had much better cupcakes. The Orange Dream didn't have any flavor. The Red Velvet was dry and it just didn't appeal to me. Service was fast and pleasant."

La France Bakery

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (24) • $$

"This is by far the best cake ever. I always order cake from here for any party that calls for a cake (or not the point is to have cake) Their tres leches cake is delicious. I have tried different ones but some of my favorite are pina colada, strawberry and caramel. They also have cake slices, so you can have different flavors.The place is a little too pink, but I come here for the cake not the decor. La France Bakery. Best tres leches cakes in the south west."

Le Paris Bakery

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (26) • $$

"Although not the biggest fan of Mexican Pastries, my mom loves them so of course I stop here on my way home from work to get some just for her. I like the fact that they bake all their goods on site. With their open kitchen you can see what they are about, and its a very clean place. If your in the mood for maranitos (pig shaped pastries with guava or sweet potato filling), although they are really good though I must admit. I always tell my mom "I don't like pastries" but when i get home, low and behold I want one. They have quite a bit of variety of these delicious treats if your in the mood. Although nothing fancy, they offer a little bit of Mexico for all. Sweet and satisfying, and made fresh all day."

Taza Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (173)

"I used to have lunch here when I worked in the plaza yearss ago and the food is as good as I remember! The veggies in the wrap tasted so fresh, pickles were on point and the lentil soup was so hot and delicious. It was a 35 min drive but worth it for my Friday lunch! Definitely recommend this place."

La Central Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.6 (9)

"This was my first time in a Mexican panaderia and I was amazed!!!They had SO many options! The place smelled amazing. As soon as you enter, a lady gives you a tray and tong. It is a self-service style bakery. After you grab all you wanna buy, you take you tray to the cashier and she packs everything.I went to this place especially to get a Tres Leches to celebrate my birthday/mother's day. Im a BIG fan of Tres Leches so I get to try it in every place that I go where it is sold. Let me tell you that this place's Tres Leches is THE BOMB!!!! It is seriously amazing! The cake is HUGE and it cost me ~U$23!I also got to try their conchas. I never had this before and Id call it a sweet bread. It is nice to have it with coffee.Coming back for sure!"

San Juan Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.8 (36) • $

"This is my go to for quesitos. They got the long kind the short kind and the kind with guava. They also have cubanos and other sandwiches and coffee. They have a selection of different pastries. It's a small mom and pop but it's super good."

Lea

★★★★☆ 3.9 (76)

"Lea is a French cafe on Lake Street just west of Michigan Avenue. My lovely wife and I stopped in at Lea recently for a snack. You place your order and pay at a kiosk with a card (they are a cashless establishment). Someone calls out your name and hands you your order once it is ready. We snagged a table in the colorfully cozy cafe, as well as cups of ice water. My love and I split a pain au chocolat, and it was hard to divide into two as it was deliciously flaky without being too sweet."

Racine Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (66)

"Not gonna lie, I looked up how to pronounce "paczki" before I walked in because I didn't want to look like an idiot.It's pronounced "POONCH-key."This is an adorable Lithuanian and Polish bakery in the MDW area. They have all sorts of European sweets as well as donuts, eclairs, and American fare. The first think that caught my eye was the paczkis, stuffed donuts with fillings like apricot, blueberry, rose hip, raspberry, and fresh strawberry. The fresh strawberry one ($2.99) was amazing, like a strawberry shortcake. The pastry itself was light and crisp on the outside, and the filling and cream was perfectly sweet. So, so, good!Note that they do have a $5 minimum to use card. Just buy more paczkis!"

Middle East Bakery & Grocery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (503)

"I've passed by this place a few times and just had something random and large from the Brown elephant down the street (today it was an air popcorn popper) but wow I had no idea about the supermarket. I grew up in a neighborhood with a large Mediterranean and Middle Eastern, so when I walked back I found the spices intoxicating. Then they have some cheeses I love that I used to use daily but haven't seen honestly in a decade. Pretty cool. We headed to the front to place our order, a veggie combo and a Beef/lamb shawarma. They have a open kitchen and counter service. We took a table near the counter. It's great to see the plated dishes come out fresh and smell the aromatics in the air. Our food came out in a decent ten minutes. The meat was slice to a perfect thickness and cooked to give a nice gradation of doneness with nice caramelization. The hummus was tasty and fresh with herbs, I honestly didn't take note of the ingredients but dug in. Had a nice tanginess. Everything was delicious well portioned and reasonable priced. Service was great. Explained all the veggie options pulled out examples. I mean I definitely going back especially to the shop in the back. I mean they're really stocked well. Lots of goods made on site too."

BJ's Market & Bakery

★★☆☆☆ 2 (22)

"This the second time I at BJ market it is not the same everytime. The bbq is very tasty. The food is good. Glad they survived the pandemic."

Dolci Amori

★★★★★ 4.8 (12)

"What an interesting spot out in West Town.A friend and I wandered in one afternoon to grab a coffee. We dd not expect to see a bakery and full bar that also served actual meals. One guy at the bar was eating a giant burger that looked fantastic.The bakery case in the back was filled with beautiful sweets. There was also a croissant case at the front. We tried pistachio cookies and a plain croissant. They were both delicious. We took everything to go after chatting it up with the manager Andre. On my next visit, I brought a different friend. This time we sat at the bar to enjoy our sweets and coffee. Everything was just as tasty this time around.Andre was working again that day and was just as charming with his beautiful Italian accent. At Dolci Amori, we would expect nothing less. We each picked out something different and Andre split them between us on our little plates as if he knew we would be sharing. It was a sweet touch.I plan on being a regular at this location, even though I live near the Gold Coast spot. I love the cool modern vibe that the West Town neighborhood is known for, coupled with the warm hospitality that Andre offers."

Markellos Baking Company

★★★★☆ 4.3 (88) • $

"My favorite cake is tres leches and it's the moistness and sweetness that makes it a winner for me. I've had this cake at a number of places (Whole Foods makes a really good one BTW). But I was really impressed with Markellos selection, I chose the one with a chocolate topping!! It was darn good - yes indeed!!They've also got a wide offering of other favorites - cheese pastries (twice as big as Porto's in LA), churros, Bundt cakes and other Mexican pastries. The parking is a bit tight but the service is very friendly and attentive. I'll be back because this place is muy bien mi Yelpito amigos!!"

Aladdin Kitchen and Market

★★★★★ 4.6 (13)

"I visited this Turkish restaurant for the first time with a friend, and the experience was delightful! Initially, walking into the market area can be a bit confusing, but if you continue to the back of the store, you'll find the entrance to the restaurant. The interior feels like stepping into Jasmine's castle from the Disney movie, adding a touch of magic to the ambiance.For our appetizer, we ordered the Hummus with Pastirma, which was delicious. I chose the Chicken Shish Kebab for my main course, and it was incredibly flavorful. To drink, I opted for the mixed fruit juice, which was both refreshing and tasty.I appreciate Turkish cuisine because it is light and refreshing, rather than too heavy. This restaurant truly captures that essence."

La Perla Tapatia Bakery

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (7)

"While grabbing some Hispanic food in the area I decided to stop by this bakery and grab some goodies. The bakery was huge and had such a large selection of pastries! It was honestly a bit overwhelming to choose. I'm not sure I got the best items but I tried to get an assortment for the family. Everything was very cheap and you honestly can't get a better deal than this place. I think I paid about 6-7 dollars for all of this and each item is huge! The Cookie Monster cupcake was just adorable. It got slightly messed up on the trip home but I loved the design, great for a kids birthday party. I was surprised the flavor of the cupcake was actually lemon rather than vanilla and chocolate. It was unique and refreshing. The bread items were sweet and had lots of sugar on top, perfect for that sweet tooth. I will say a lot of the items were fairly dry, like the cupcakes and various bread items but I did go later in the day so they may be fresher in the morning. There are also a ton of other items that could be better, I definitely recommend any one who likes baked goods to check it out!"

Letizia's Natural Bakery

★★★★☆ 4 (432) • $$

"Vegan Panini with hummus, eggplant, sun dried tomatoes & arugula is soooooo good! They always have a vegan soup of the day and really good dirty chai lattes. This place has been open for over 15 years. There's a reason why. They're consistent with food quality and customer service. It also helps they open early and close late."

Sanabel Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (56)

"Amazing people and authentic Middle Eastern foods. I recommend also for all types of bread!! All fresh"

D'amato's Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (559)

"Buon cibo. Buon vino. Buon amici Finally got to taste the famous @damatosbakeryandsubs with my favorite collaborator @cassidyeatscarbs! We got the chicken Caesar salad sub, tomato focaccia, cheese pizza that wasn't pictured as well as their delicious Italian cookies! We were so excited to be able to have lunch here and luckily we missed the crazy rush of customers that came after us! The sandwich was yummy we wish the bread was a tad softer but overall it was nothing to complain about too much and the focaccia was sooooooooo soft and delicious honestly my favorite thing on their menu! And the dessert is always going to be another yummy part of our experience! The ambiance was crazy busy which is only the best sign ever for a place! We definitely want to go back and try it again with a different selection of menu items but the service was wonderful and so helpful when we told them that we had never been there before!:))) totally worth the hype, check this place out the next time you're around!"

Hoosier Mama Pie Company

★★★★☆ 4.3 (967) • $$

"A hot Americano and a piece of breakfast pie is the best Saturday morning I can think of. Patio couldn't be cuter with a water feature and Parisian cafe music in the background. Cute inside but a little cramped. Be prepared to wait in line but it's totally that good. Definitely lives up to the old style pie shop claim. Lots of options to have fun with."

Crumbl Cookies - Michigan Ave

★★★★☆ 3.9 (82)

"This location is on a very busy street, but the store is very small, no seats so it's designed to order and go. Cookies are large, so prices are as high. Now let's talk cookies... my favorite was the rainbow sugar cookie! As the name of the location mentions, the cookies WILL crumble. The peanut butter cookie is very sweet, so have a cup of water ready on the side. The chocolate chip, you can't go wrong with that one. Each chocolate chip was massive, and bold in flavor. I think it's worth trying them while in Chicago, but I recommend sharing."

Pticek's & Son Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (86)

"This is a charming little storefront bakery filled with Polish sweets. We've had some of their doughnuts in the past and they are delish. They also specialize in birthday cakes and the like, customized to your needs. Good kolachke too.During Fat Tuesday celebrations they have Paczki, but once past Tuesday you must order ahead. Either they don't sell enough or they just don't have the room but order ahead to not be disappointed. We haven't tried their Paczki yet, but will order ahead and revisit. Small store, not as big a selection as some, old fashioned bakery that can make anything you order ahead. Since they open at 4:30 am, go early because they will run out of some offerings. Closed Sunday and Monday. Give this place a try."

Jennivee's Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (623) • $$

"This was an impulse stop while walking home and it was worth it. We chose a brown butter banana and a tiramisu cupcake. Both were delicious! We ate them over the course of three days, they never dried out and stayed perfectly moist (we did move them to the fridge after a day and kept them in an airtight container).Banana can get easily lost when you add other flavors in, but the luscious brown butter frosting complemented the just ripe banana flavor very nicely. The tiramisu was the right balance of cupcake to marscapone frosting. It's not an overly strong coffee flavor, and the cocoa dusting isn't too much (meaning you don't cough after a mouthful of powder).I also cannot stand those cupcake places out there with the mile-high frosting (like they're trying to hide their poor cake quality), that is definitely not the case here, the proportions are perfectly delicious. We will be back!"

La Central Bakery

★★★★☆ 4 (6)

"The pastries are always fresh, the prices are extremely reasonable and they have a large variety to choose from. I would highly recommend this place, especially in comparison to other places nearby. Your money will go a lot further here. I have been coming to this location for twenty years, it is a pilsen staple."

Sweet Rabbit Bakery

★★★★★ 4.8 (18)

"This is such a lovely bakery. Delicious and artful- wonderful surprises and flavors. Highly recommend."

Oud Coffee & Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (26)

"Great spot. Super friendly service. Really nice vibe and great clientele. Highly recommend."

Publican Quality Bread

★★★★☆ 4.3 (70) • $$

"Came around 1pm on a Saturday to grab sandwiches. There were 5+ people ahead of me plus others waiting for sandwiches so a bit crowded in a small space. This was my first time here so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. The pastries were pretty much gone, only a corn macaron and some jam cookie, lots of bread, the big sandwich and the specialty sandwiches which are made to order I guess. I ended up ordering approx. 1/2 lb of the big sandwich and the Jambon Beurre sandwich...a whopping $30. Missed the sign that says they include 3% hospitality supplement and tipped $2 on top. Which I regret given I ended up having to wait, no joke, 25 mins for the Jambon Beurre. There was one person ringing people up and one person making / cutting sandwiches. Not the least bit efficient when there's a line of people waiting. The sandwich breads were good, but rest was just fine. Not what I was expecting after 25 minutes and $32, whomp whomp. I'd come back in the morning for pastries and maybe a $10+ loaf of bread but I'm out on the sandwiches...I'll go to Tempesta instead."

Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1573) • $$

"Goddess and the Baker Bakery (Location: Millennium Park- 33 Wabash) is a delightful upbeat bustling place to have light breakfast, quality snack, lunch or goodie. The vibe in here is fun and casual. Service is excellent.Try their signature "Cruffin" or any of their huge variety of breakfast treats! They are all top drawer baked fresh and wholesome.The warmed blueberry muffin I had was full of premium large soft berries. The batter was deliciously moist and dense. Decorated cookies, brownies, cakes, cake slices and croissants. They have a variety of it all for everyone. The coffee was brewed fresh, hot and had no bitter aftertaste.Don't settle for the mundane breakfast, cup of coffee or old treat at the other places. This place doesn't disappoint as baked goods ARE fit for a Goddess as the name implies!"

Sweet Moon

★★★★★ 4.7 (81) • $$

"Very cute Korean cafe with a wide assortment of savory breakfast/brunch items, drinks and coffee, and delicate pastries. I have only tried the quinoa salad and smoked salmon sandwich, and they are both solid and worth the price! They both had so much salmon in there. I loved the rich nutty flavor of the pistachio latte. I will have to come back to try their renowned honey cake. Love the vibe of this place! It is great for working/studying and the service is good."

Sweet Bean

★★★★☆ 4.2 (188) • $

"I'm so happy a randomly found this place. Not something to eat every day, but as a treat, their buns are amazing. I got a savory pork one and after devouring it ended up getting two more sweat buns to-go. I also got a mango smoothie, which was fine but nothing special."

Nhu Lan Uptown

★★★★☆ 4.2 (74)

"Fast service with affordable prices for Asian street food. It's pretty authentic for this being such a quick counter service place. Nhu Lan is pretty much like ordering food on a street in Vietnam. Maybe not exactly, but the foods tastes like it sure came from it. There's also bubble teas and shakes on the menu along with a banh mi or whatever kind of sandwich. Came in to pick up carryout. It's seriously the only option. This place would be too small to have dine in anyway, so whatever. It's about $8 for a bubble tea or any other drink. The best looking one was the Black Bean Coconut Che Dau Den, and this tasted as good as it looked. It turned out it actually tasted like it was chocolatey. This was also made with coconut milk and tapioca. As for the banh mi, there were quite a few vegan choices. It's about $10 for a sandwich. The best sounding one was the Vegan Ginger Tofu. It was a pretty good size and it had a little spice to it. The tofu was interesting with it being more of a cheesesteak texture. Good flavor. This was actually pretty filling for just this one thing. Good place to pick up some affordable yet healthy Asian fast. It's carryout only. There's plenty of pretty authentic choices for vegans and vegetarians."

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (283)

"This is one of my favorite hangouts to eat and chill at, and if you go there long enought, whether it's in the morning, afternoon or evening, you'll see the same group of people. Because it's that good."

Everybody's Coffee

★★★★★ 4.5 (263)

"I don't drink coffee--so why do I love this coffee shop? First, they take tea seriously ( mostly hot, but they is usually have at least one variety of iced tea on hand). They also have nice baked goods, and sandwiches at lunch. Their breakfast sandwiches are also mouth watering.But in the end it's all about the staff. Super friendly, to literally everyone. Their slogan ("We filter coffee not people") Turkey reflects who they are!"

Girl & The Goat

★★★★☆ 4.4 (10207) • $$$

"We luckily scored a last minute reservation few hours before the reservation time. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. If you're going at daytime, I highly recommend the outdoor seating to enjoy the summer weather. The staff were super friendly and service was great. The menu is small, portions are small, and prices are on the higher end for what you get. Each dish is unique and creative - taking the traditional dishes and adding an interesting twist. For two people, we ordered the chili crab noodles, chicken skewers, and crispy short ribs. Everything was absolutely delicious. * Surprisingly, the grilled chicken skewers were my favorite. They were very well cooked and tender, combined with the cashew butter, savory mushroom oil, and crispy sunchokes. It was a burst of flavors and textures in each bite! Easily 5 out of 5* The short ribs were crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside, and so well marinated. The japchae served with the short ribs also had bits of pineapple, which added an unexpected sweetness to the dish. This dish was a bigger amount of food compared to the other two we ordered. * The chili crab noodles were great, but my least favorite. It was more of a crab dish as there was a very small amount of noodles in the dish. There were strawberries with the chili sauce, which was an interesting combination. It was a light and refreshing dish. I highly recommend checking out Girl & the Goat! The food is sooooo good, but be prepared for the small portions."