Racine Bakery

So this place has the best dark bread in the region. The pumpernickel or the even better sunflower rye. (These can be found at times at Caputos. I usually buy three at a time, they do well frozen.) The deli (you really can't eat there) has an amazing "Hungarian potato pancake" (with goulash!) and lots of other stuff. One of the last, real ethnic Eastern Euro places. You need to go!

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!

This little gem serves deli sandwiches and baked Polish style goods. They actually sell their baked goods to different chain stores; I've seen them as far as Joliet, Westmont, etc. One of their big sellers are these baked dough balls filled with bacon (cheese or mushroom are also sold but not as popular). They also make great sandwich breads.

About a 1-1.5: I've been meaning to try Racine Bakery for a while, but our recent visit left much to be desired. Maybe it was an off day when we went, but we were pretty disappointed.This bakery offers various breads, cakes, tortes, pastries, cookies, ragoulis, various apps, salads, hot veggies, a deli counter, and catering services. They also have a small grocery section.There were no paczkis when we were there, and their cookie section was pitiful. There were some wrapped bread trays, but they didn't look fresh.No one offered to help or provide any assistance. We were in and out within a couple of minutes.Limited street parking in front of the bakery available.+non-existent service+limited selection+street parking in front of bakery

If you are in the area, you have to stop and visit this Polish bakery. The paczki, cakes, cookies, bacon buns and sweets are all very good. So much to choose from. Yes they have paczki's all year around. They have a deli section of hot foods. So much to try as well and all very good. We like the liver & onions, cabbage rolls, chicken rolls and potato pancakes. Check the website for the weekly specials.

Vatiety of baked goods, deli serving super packed sandwiches and polish delicacies, courteous quick service

We tried the smaller more traditional Kolaczki and they were so perfect. Service was great. We are definitely coming back to try the deli/Grocery part of this homey style bakery.

The only place you can get take out hot Lithuanian and Polish food daily. Great soups and sandwiches as well. All fresh. The menu changes a bit each day but all is authentic and homemade. The bakery is great too. Best chocolate doughnuts. I try getting here at least twice a month or more.

Bakery items & bread are delicious but steer clear of their " kugelis" ! Awful!! Tastes like it was made with instant mashed potatoes, no bacon or onion taste at all !! Cheaped out and still charging way too much for a terrible product! Not a fan. Don't sell crap like that! Stick to items with quality ingredients. That's how folks go out of business. I pay for quality not crap.

Very good bakery and deli great service from very nice ladies. Very good prepared dishes too favorites from the Polish and the Lithuanian communities.