They had us at hello, those dreamy, creamy cupcakes. This bakeshop may have cornered the market with simple little cakes slathered in a colorful array of buttercreams but there’s more to salivate.
Pistachio-Meyer Lemon Doughnut: a bright, citrus glaze holds the toasted pistachios perfectly in place, but isn't too sweet as to overwhelm the actual taste of the old-fashioned doughnut itself.
This shop puts out batches of vanilla glazed, chestnut, buttermilk old-fashioned and other doughnuts of both cake and yeast varieties. And they are marvelous—perhaps the best you will ever have. Read more.
Firecakes' donut ice cream sandwich is held together with chocolate espresso or vanilla bean gelato, and adorned with rich chocolate, caramel sauces, and cocoa nibs. Hell to the yes. Read more.
Neighborhood joint with incredible desserts. Don't pass up the savory dishes though! -Rick Bayless, Top Chef
BEST chocolate donuts in the city. Reminds me of the late great Davidson's Bakery donuts I grew up on.
This bakery is a Taylor St. staple. After a year of renovations, it is good to see them open again!
This take-out bakery specializes in the "Big Dat" an enormous doughnut, measuring 9" across and 3" tall.
Thought you'd want to know: Floriole Café & Bakery has been nominated for Best New Bakery and Sandra Holl has been nominated for Chef of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.
Hit again today after receiving rave reviews about the cookies I picked up here. Serious cookies you remember your grandmother baking... but, not as burnt.
Love this bakery and cafe in Old Town. They make amazing pastries here and the coffee is very good too. They also have free wifi too.
This is no ordinary pie shop. Behind the crust is an impressive story of resolve and sweet, sweet filling. Read more.
Paula Haney banana cream pie alone made her a farmers’-market celebrity, helping build the funds and confidence to launch a West Town pie shop in fall 2009. Read more.
