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Swedish Bakery

Swedish Bakery

(Now Closed)
Bakery$$$$
Andersonville, Chicago
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  • Epicurious
    EpicuriousJanuary 13, 2015
    This venerable bakery, home of the city's iconic cardamom coffeecake for more than 80 years, still turns out the creamiest princess torte, bundled up in pastel-colored marzipan, this side of Stockholm Read more
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    Kirstjen LorenzJuly 16, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    OMG, those thin Swedish butter cookies remind me of grandma. Can't go to Andersonville without stopping for a box of cookies!
  • Mightybytes
    MightybytesJuly 23, 2012
    Featured on the Food Network, Swedish Bakery has a myriad of sweets ranging from cute Kaj Frog’s to their world renowned coffee cakes. This family-run business is one of the oldest in Andersonville. Read more
  • Time Out Chicago Kids
    Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 11, 2012
    This always-bustling bakery churns out myriad goods, such as cinnamon-raisin bread; old-fashioned doughnuts; limpa loaves; a number of petit fours such as rum roll and Swedish cannoli. Read more
  • Allan M.
    Allan MarshallFebruary 4, 2017
    Announced days ago their last day business will be 2/28/17. :( Current owners have owned place since 1979, so I can see them retiring. Hope @last minute they find new buyer,so it doesn't close 4ever!
  • GourmetLive
    GourmetLiveAugust 15, 2011
    Get an almond horn, the cardamom–scented Andersonville coffee cake, a slice of princess torte bundled in green marzipan, or a sweet roll with fruit & streusel that puts the Swedish back into Danish.
  • Ben L.
    Ben LippertJuly 21, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Lots of pastries to choose from and good prices. Closed on Sunday.
  • Kate S.
    Kate StranbergDecember 7, 2012
    their marzipan "princess cake" is my favorite birthday cake - delicious!
  • Jen
    JenDecember 7, 2012
    Cure your sweet tooth at this amazing bakery that has delicious marzipan.
  • Prince Conrad C.
    Prince Conrad ConradFebruary 24, 2011
    My favi s the fish bowl iced cookie, yes I know, one would think I'd like the ladybug cookie- maybe I can convince them to make a bed bug cookie for me. Oreo cupcake has oreos N the buttercream icing. Read more
  • Matthew S.
    Matthew SmithDecember 7, 2012
    At Christmastime, they put an entire Gingerbread Andersonville in their front window!
  • Tony T.heart icon on user image
    Tony ToroMarch 8, 2015
    Great cakes and plenty of cookies to choose from.
  • Tiffany W.heart icon on user image
    Tiffany WongAugust 13, 2017
    will remain in my mind one of the greatest dessert shops in the city
  • Tiffany W.heart icon on user image
    Tiffany WongFebruary 7, 2016
    cookies, apple pastry, cakes, fruit tarts
  • Kirstjen L.heart icon on user image
    Kirstjen LorenzJuly 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the Scandi cookies that I grew up with! Especially the almond thins & the Spritz cookies.
  • Edward H.
    Edward HNovember 23, 2012
    The Swedish Flop is always worth the trip!
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
    Check out Swedish Bakery as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate Read more
  • Karen
    KarenSeptember 11, 2012
    The freshest tea cookies and very reasonably priced, too!
  • Darth Z.
    Darth ZulOctober 27, 2011
    Get two numbers and give one to a late comer. Pay it forward. And get the princess torte.
  • !:gem:!
    !:gem:!January 17, 2015
    A great Chicago experience!
  • Jared W.
    Jared WillsMarch 22, 2013
    The smell is intoxicating! In a good way...
  • Aivy N.
    Aivy NguyenApril 28, 2012
    Amazing truffles and petit fours!
  • Mark K.
    Mark KolasaMarch 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    ALL YOUR PASTRIES ARE BELONG TO US.
  • Jeff E.
    Jeff EarlyNovember 24, 2015
    Okay bakery. Seems like they would be open on one of the most trafficked days, Sunday but they are not.
  • David B.
    David BellDecember 5, 2012
    Brought me straight back to my grandmothers kitchen
  • Heather K.
    Heather KeatyJuly 25, 2013
    Bit busy but well worth it.
  • Andrea V.heart icon on user image
    Andrea VelascoFebruary 23, 2015
    Ginger cookies!👏
  • Katerina B.
    Katerina BabinskiJanuary 25, 2010
    Free coffee and great deals in the baskets on the counter.
  • Nicole C.
    Nicole CAugust 7, 2010
    Must do: Swedish Blonde (cookies)
  • Amy R.heart icon on user image
    Amy RobertsonSeptember 12, 2015
    Stick with the coffee cakes and goods on the left side of the store
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