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Bennison's Bakery
Bakery, Coffee Shop, and Donut Shop$$$$
Evanston
"Almond filled croissants and red velvet cupcakes are the bomb."(5 Tips)
"Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for paczki's."(4 Tips)
"try the pistacchio, passionfruit, and lemon macarons"(7 Tips)
"... the best donut day - maple bacon, red velvet, and the greatest sour cream..."(4 Tips)
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Robert FanningMay 13, 2017You forget how nice fresh bakery can be until you get to a place like this. Delicious fresh pastry, proper coffee, fresh orange juice and very fairly priced.
Serious EatsMay 22, 2013Each flavor of macaron, including pistacchio, passionfruit, and lemon, is distinct and not overly sweet. They're also technically near-perfect, with pebbled feet and smooth, well-aligned shells.- Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for paczki's. Good crowd but they moved thru everyone quickly. Saw a bday cake go out. Looked beautiful. Paczki's were delicious. The lemon curd was my fav.
Nabat YafaiMay 15, 2017Been here 3 times this week just for the pies and glazed croissants! Everything I have tried has been perfectly made so far!
Christopher LOctober 28, 2020Try a slice of the Bienenstich! Also known as the Bee Sting Cake. Sweet crunchy almonds on top of layered cake with sweet cream sandwiched in the middle.
Vivian RamirezMarch 8, 2020The cookies and pastries did not seem super fresh. This is a more commercial bakery and less artisanal. Lots of variety and kosher treats.
Sam KarowOctober 15, 2014Cider donuts, chocolate cake donuts (world's best or tied for 1st with Herb's in Elgin), powered sugar donuts.
- Gloria ChinJanuary 17, 2013distinct but yet not overly sweet flavors! try the pistacchio, passionfruit, and lemon macarons
- Thursday is the best donut day - maple bacon, red velvet, and the greatest sour cream donut you'll ever eat.
Wednesday BlueBerry cake donuts absolutely THE BEST
The Peach Kuchen is $9, the tarts are $14.95, the Paper Bag Pies are $10. You're welcome.
Krystal BakosFebruary 9, 2016They made a special pineapple upside-down birthday cake for my boyfriend. Delicious!
Elliott PaciniFebruary 22, 2012Good stuff, but they hardly ever have what you came there for. So it will do till you can get to a more reliable place.
Caramel macchiato is cheaper than the other coffee places. And it's perty good to boot.
Ask for the cronuts... even if they aren't allowed to call them that.
Kevin FlattJune 6, 2011Great food. Watch out for the occasional slow staff. You may have to repeat your order 5 times. Read more
AngelaFebruary 4, 2014Cupcakes are just average and heart cookie with frosting was comparable to Jewel.
- Almond filled croissants and red velvet cupcakes are the bomb.
Try the red velvet doughnut Thurs through Saturday!
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- Mon–Fri
- 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
(847) 328-9434
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