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Bennison's Bakery

Bakery, Coffee Shop, and Donut Shop$$$$

Evanston

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Bennison's Bakery

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"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, 2017
You 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, 2013
Each 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.
ShycuMarch 9, 2017
Been here 5+ times
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, 2017
Been 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, 2020
Try 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, 2020
The 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, 2014
Cider donuts, chocolate cake donuts (world's best or tied for 1st with Herb's in Elgin), powered sugar donuts.
RyanMay 10, 2017
Been here 5+ times
OMG. Their croissants and baguettes are just so good.
Gloria ChinJanuary 17, 2013
distinct but yet not overly sweet flavors! try the pistacchio, passionfruit, and lemon macarons
Cassandra ShepardMarch 11, 2019
Great food!! You have to come early here. Best choice ever.
Noelle NewhouseApril 26, 2019
Love the black and white cookie and marzipan slice!!
Jeff EarlyDecember 15, 2015
Croissants are respectable, nice selection. Great community bakery.
Matthew JDecember 1, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Thursday is the best donut day - maple bacon, red velvet, and the greatest sour cream donut you'll ever eat.
G.S.C.December 29, 2013
Red Velvet Cupcake. You should try this. I promise there is no regret ;-)
Stephanie MattosFebruary 13, 2016
Their pre-Mardi Gras pastries were delicious!
S D Pete GlassOctober 28, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Wednesday BlueBerry cake donuts absolutely THE BEST
Petras SwisslerMay 27, 2017
A great place to stop by on an afternoon stroll
miss eeeJuly 16, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The Peach Kuchen is $9, the tarts are $14.95, the Paper Bag Pies are $10. You're welcome.
Krystal BakosFebruary 9, 2016
They made a special pineapple upside-down birthday cake for my boyfriend. Delicious!
Kevin O'wingsOctober 6, 2014
Get there early try the red velvet macaroons
Hillary Rowley-WeissAugust 9, 2014
Reserve your Yule logs in advance. It's worth it
Sarah P.March 1, 2015
Best macarons in Evanston
Elliott PaciniFebruary 22, 2012
Good stuff, but they hardly ever have what you came there for. So it will do till you can get to a more reliable place.
Caroline GlasserJuly 6, 2014
Try the custard cups! And the lunch sandwiches.
Kevin O'wingsOctober 26, 2014
Macaroons are amazing but come early.
Aleksandra M.June 19, 2016
Macarons? OMG! Delicious!
Amanda Kerrigan HorwitzApril 26, 2013
red velvet nuff said.great place to take your sweetie'
Sir ChicagoMarch 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the salted Carmel macaroons you will love them
Ed BellisNovember 29, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Ask for the cronuts... even if they aren't allowed to call them that.
Trisha StaytonApril 13, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Caramel macchiato is cheaper than the other coffee places. And it's perty good to boot.
Harriet BSeptember 9, 2014
The sugar cookies are so good
Kevin FlattJune 6, 2011
Great food. Watch out for the occasional slow staff. You may have to repeat your order 5 times. Read more
AngelaFebruary 4, 2014
Cupcakes are just average and heart cookie with frosting was comparable to Jewel.
SusitaApril 22, 2011
Maple bacon longjohns are only available on Thursdays and Fridays. Early.
KarenOctober 4, 2013
Been here 100+ times
The pumpkin donut rocks!
Max PageApril 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Almond filled croissants and red velvet cupcakes are the bomb.
martín gJune 17, 2017
Cakes & pastry, oh my!
Jeff BeckDecember 1, 2014
Macaroons are so so good
Keith BukerJune 7, 2012
The maple bacon long johns are AWESOME
Olga GonzalezMarch 18, 2016
Such good coffee!
Deirdre HarrisonAugust 1, 2013
75 cent donuts this week to celebrate Bennison's 75th birthday!
Rachel RazowskyDecember 6, 2014
Wonderful breads.
DanaFebruary 9, 2013
MOST amazing red velvet cupcakes ever.
David EldridgeFebruary 26, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Try the red velvet doughnut Thurs through Saturday!
Johnny BruderApril 23, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Try the donuts.
Jennifer BlackMay 16, 2010
Try their brand-new Maple Bacon Long Johns! Absolutely to DIE for!
SheenaJune 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great doughnuts and croissants. Disorganized staff though.
Danielle MaglinteJanuary 27, 2012
Chocolate croissants are the bomb!
Darius BeckSeptember 18, 2010
You haven't lived until you have had one of their red velvet cupcakes.
Jacob GregusApril 14, 2013
Paczki...need I say more?

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