Breads and pastries made fresh every day They have slices of quiche and pizza as well as sandwiches on the blackboard near the back. Good coffee and tea. Friendly and efficient service. The quality is outstanding A cozy, busy gem read more

This is a wonderful bakery for many things: butter cookies, banana bread, zucchini bread, blueberry bread and many other tasty creations. I have only one caveat, however. They are not an American bakery. That is a criticism as well as a compliment. read more

Stopped in today to get a warm drink because it was a bit chilly and ended up leaving with several pastries as well. I got their cinnamon chai, which was amazing. That alone was worth the five stars. The pastries were ok, but they wouldn't be the reason I stopped here. They sell bread and I'd be interested in trying that, but what I'm really looking forward to is paczki day--it's an old school Polish bakery, and I expect they know how to do a good paczki! They aren't just a grab-and-go place; they have several tables around and they have some food beyond the pastries. I saw them preparing a sandwich or two, and they had some pepperoni pizza and savory pastries when I was here. There's no dedicated lot, but there's street parking all around as well as a municipal lot or nearby and it's kiddy-corner from the Des Plaines Metra station. read more

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Sweet tooth kicked in after a morning hockey skate out in Rosemont. Yelp quickly answered with amazing bread and cakes. Right on the corner opposite the metra with plenty of street parking. When I entered I knew it was going to be good. Plenty of housemade breads and cakes throughout the shop. The ladies were super nice and accommodating. In and out in no time. You could sit inside to hangout too. I went with the slice of chocolate raspberry and the pistachio chocolate tart. Chocolate raspberry slice was very moist and full of raspberry with every bite. The pistachio chocolate tart had a fluffy and creamy top with a not too dense tart. Perfect bite every time. Well worth the stop! read more

Amazing Breads and Cakes - Chocolate raspberry slice - Bakeries Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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Amazing, as always. I always feel like their breads and pastries get better and better with every visit. Their sourdough bread is phenomenal and even discourages me from making my own - because why make some when I drive 10 minutes and buy the best bread? It's Fall again and I always look forward to their pumpkin loaf. Their scones, apple pastries, buns, literally everything they offer is always so incredible. This bakery has been my #1 for many years now read more

Amazing Breads and Cakes - Pumpkin Bread Slice - Bakeries Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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Great pastries, comforting homemade soups, very fair prices! Only thing is I did not like the oatmilk latte. But I will come again for the food! Based on the 3 bakery items I tried, everything has just enough sweetness to feel like a treat without getting a nauseous sugar high read more

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I be one of the best sourdough bread ever tried many many different ones. This is the most outstanding one the amount of air inside the bread. read more

A nice variety of baked goods and reasonable prices. Extremely patient and friendly staff. I only tried some of the treats like a poppy seed roll and a ham and cheese croissants but I cannot wait to go back and buy a loaf of fresh bread! read more

Amazing Breads and Cakes - Coffee's always better with a treat - Bakeries Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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We were out one day and decided to grab a coffee and when we walked in we were actually surprised to see such a cozy bakery where you can actually sit down and enjoy a conversation while having coffee and pastries. I really enjoyed the sourdough bread as well as the desserts. Such a hidden gem has turned into a weekly stop by and grab bread and desserts for the weekend and of course coffee too read more

Amazing is an understatement - the air is filled with the rich, buttery aroma of fresh pastries, instantly making you feel at home. Their croissant with pesto, tomato, and goat cheese is a masterpiece. The flaky, golden layers melt in your mouth, perfectly complementing the tangy goat cheese and the vibrant flavors of pesto and tomato. If you're looking for a place where every bite feels like a treat, this is it! They were very busy when I walked in, and they did a great job managing everyone and getting me in and out quickly ! Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

Amazing breads! I haven't tried the cakes but I'm sure they're just as good. They have a ton of delicious homemade sourdough breads to try. And other awesome savory pastries: pizza, veg, . Even loved the olive breadsticks and I'm not usually an olive fan. Great ambiance and fast service! They do sell out of stuff, so go early for the biggest selections. You can call ahead to reserve yours. So yes! Go. Be merry and eat! read more

Amazing selection of breads and cakes, with breakfast pastries that are absolutely delicious. The coffee is strong and hot, just the way it should be. Service is quick and friendly, and the little sit-in area adds a really cute touch. Definitely a spot worth coming back to! read more

Amazing Breads and Cakes - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

i was a little disappointed here given the high reviews the layout of the entire ordering system is really weird here. there is a sign you can't take any pictures which is understandable as the staff does not want to be in them but it's hard to know what i want before i go in. the showcase of the pastries is hard to see as well and some of the items are on the other side of the register. we tried a couple of their items -whole wheat sourdough bread: we really really enjoyed this. it was delicious! - fried sauerkraut/myshroom pierogi: i got this because it was something i've never had. i thought it was ok.i like sauerkraut in general but the crust wasn't warmed up and flaky -we tried a couple of their cookies but nothing to write home about -i wanted to try their spinach cake and some reviewers said it was a must try but they sold it by the slab which was expensive especially if i didn't like it i would go back for the sourdough bread but i felt the ratings were too high for my experience read more

Nice cozy little bakery just on the corner across the street from the Des Plaines train station. A lot of variety in baked goods. Lots of sweet treats! They also have sandwiches and cafe drinks as well. I loved their Blueberry Scone accompanied by a Vanilla Chai Tea Latte read more

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Nice ambience they bring your coffee and sweets to your table. The quality of the desserts and selection are great read more

Amazing Breads and Cakes - Cinnamon rolls - Bakeries Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

What can I say about this place? LOADS!!! The best pastries, coffee, sandwiches! Superb! and a great staff!!! With a convenient location (unless you live in Alaska , then not so much!) You need to check this out if you haven't already. It's my Wednesday, Thursday fun outing! As I tell everyone, I have NOT had everything they have to offer, but everything I have had has been fantastic!!! Check it out!!! read more

Beautiful little bakery in the heart of downtown Des Plaines. Everything we had was delicious. My husband got the almond pretzel croissant, I got a spinach quiche and we shared a blueberry scone. We took a loaf of Parmesan sourdough home. It was still too hot and fresh that they could cut it for us, but that just spoke to how fresh it was. There was a line but it moved very quickly with everyone working behind the counter. We waited less than 5 minutes to order. They were kind and efficient. So glad this is just a few minutes from home, I plan on trying some of their drinks soon too! read more

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Very welcoming, to me it has a sorta European vibe. I love their cappuccino, it reminds me of Italy;). Everything I've tried... was very good. This is my go to for so many reasons read more

Great service. Great food i do recommend this cozy place in Downtown of DesPlaines are

Great coffee and sandwich in downtown. Owners are always nice. Not much place to stay in, but for take out is the best place in the area.

Amazing Breads and Cakes is a small family-owned and -operated bakery in Des Plaines, and they carry naturally-leavened breads, pastries, cookies, customized birthday cakes, and various beverages (such as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate). We stopped by to get some coffee and some pastries to take home after doing some errands in the area - we had an apple-filled pastry, a ham & cheese croissant, and a spinach & ricotta croissant. These were okay, where it was more dough/bread heavy than the filling. The one filled with apples was my favorite out of the three. I also had a mocha, but this was forgettable - it seemed slightly watered down and not strong. Service was friendly, and there a handful of tables to enjoy your beverage and treats; however, most seem to get their orders to go. You can tell that items are made in house, and they take pride in their offerings. Limited street parking is available. +friendly service +limited street parking available read more

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OH MY GOSH!!!! Best Sourdough outside of San Francisco!!! THANK YOU!!! (I know I am yelling, I meant to, it's THAT good!) read more

Amazing Breads and Cakes - Sourdough! - Bakeries Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Amazing food, atmosphere, and service. The whole operation runs like a well oiled machine. Nothing is overlooked, and anyone who frequents knows this read more

The food was delicious! I had mushroom bread with mozzarella on sour dough. Yum. A blueberry scone--heavenly--and a loaf of sourdough for later. It's a tiny place with very limited seating and that's fine with me. My friend and I played anagrams while we talked. I highly recommend!! read more

Stopped in after grabbing coffeee nearby. This is a small bakery with some seating for those who want to dine in. They had a big variety of pastries, breads, quiche, etc. The quiche was okay, but the banana bread was delicious! read more

Amazing Breads and Cakes is a great Polish bakery located in Des Plaines, IL! I talked to one of the owners and she shared a bit of the history of their bakery. Everything is made from scratch and fresh. And I could tell how dedicated they are to provide quality products! Polish pastries are unique in that they are not overly sweet. Next time when I'm in the area, I plan on buying some artisan bread loaves! read more

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i wish the personnel was as good as the baked goods.if you are american and cannot speak polish you are treated differenly. maybe that is why they don't participate when des plaines library offers benefits for their patrons. patrons who are of all ethnic backgrounds. read more

Their bread are extremely tasty. I particularly love their Ciabatta that has unique flavor. Today, I tried the mushroom bread. It was a perfect combination of mushroom, cheese and toasted bread (I believe it was baguette but not 100% sure). Also, the atmosphere is cute and family friendly. The employees are all very kind. Highly recommended. read more

The concept of Amazing Breads and Cakes has so much to offer. It's so cute inside and out, the name is pretty catchy, the offerings are many and all look delicious, and the employees are genuinely nice and helpful. I'm impressed that there are lots of choices for savories that can be followed by any number of sweets, enough choices to please anyone's palate. The rub comes with the actual flavor of the delectables. Not so delectable and definitely not so amazing, just ok. We ordered a spinach tart to start and then a peach, chocolate, and vanilla cake type thing for dessert. The consistency and flavor of each was just so very ok. I'm sorry I can't tell you more about the texture and flavor there's just not much to say, there was nothing particularly good about either. read more

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Amazing amazing amazing Ordered an apple crumble cake for co-workers - definitely recommend you microwave that bad boy but wow , the texture is so dense and soft and the flavor is amazing . My latte was also pretty solid! read more

Excellent homemade breads and pastries, although a bit overpriced, imo. Worth a try though.

Quite the selection, fabulous taste and friendly team. Love the fact there is seating inside.

I was running errands near the Amazing Breads and Cakes Bakery and it happened to be Paczki Day. At 11am I went in and got in a small line of maybe 5 people ahead of me. I was enjoying looking at all of the beautiful goodies behind the glass and appreciated the quaint vintage feel of this small shop. There are a couple of sitting areas to enjoy your coffee and pastry. I began hearing that they were out of the coveted treat on this special day. I get it. There is a huge rush for the famous Paczki. But then the girl behind the counter told me people came in and bought huge amounts. One person bought 90. She said another person bought 4 dozen. I kind of felt like they should have been told to place their orders and come back when they were ready instead of literally buying them out. I guess it was a judgement call... I picked up some macarons and breakfast pizza for my son and his wife. I tried a spinach souffle' that was incredible. If I lived closer, I might just have a favorite breakfast spot. The bottom line is this: The quality in incredible but the quantity was lacking. read more

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We had a coffee and turkey sandwich. They were both great, we brought the chocolate granola, which was like no other granola I've ever had! We also got the pumpkin bread loaf. Everything was really great, and the staff were amazing as well. :-) read more

I was looking for some caffeine and decided to check out this place. I got the peppermint mocha and a bag of kolaczki. I love love love the kolaczki!!! It's definitely a must get. It just the perfect amount of sweetness. I also got the peppermint mocha but it was a little on the too sweet. Maybe I'll try a regular coffee next time? read more

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This corner bakery is a hidden gem. Great selection of breads and both sweet and savory baked goods. Lots to choose from! My toddler and I especially loved the blueberry scone and kolacky. Definitely coming back for more treats. They also have café drinks. Check them out! read more

Amazing Breads and Cakes - Kolackys are SO good! Soft, not too sweet. Perfecto. - Bakeries Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Best Bakery in town! European style pastries available and only the freshest bread! I personally love their scones the best. They also have some really great ham and cheese croissants. And seriously some of the best bread - my mom picked some up this morning and it was still HOT! read more

First time here ..... even it dosent look bussy .... i Spent few hours this Saturday morning here, enjoying a delicios coffee and a pastry with my new book, and watchis so many people passing through and leaving with deliciousnes goods. Then 11am pass so they serve sandwiches, yey ! and I had to order one, the bread looked delicios on the shelves. So I ordered a pannie and a matcha late, both were delicios. And couldn't leave the place without some pastry to go to share with my friends later today. Definitely I'll be back ... this is my new Saturday morning spot read more

Amazing Breads and Cakes - Turkey sandwich and matcha late - Bakeries Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Not gonna lie, I ended up here because my husband and I needed a quick snack, and I tried to go to Choo Choo down the street, but they were packed. When I walked in, there was a long line, and that seemed promising, plus it was moving quickly. We wanted something savory, so we ordered a ham and cheese croissant, a goat cheese and pesto croissant, and a spinach quiche. They warmed up the pastries and brought them out to our table pretty quickly. I was surprised the pastries were so good. The croissants were so flakey and delightful. The spinach quiche had a lovely crust. I completely forgot to take pictures because I was in a rush and starving, but I also saw a security sign that said no camera allowed. I wish they had more savory pastry options with meat, but the ham and cheese croissant was all they had when I visited. I did see that they had sandwiches that could be ordered, so I might try that if I am ever in the area again. read more

Friendly service. The sandwiches and sourdough bread are top notch! If you have a meeting or need a place to work, the atmosphere is cozy and they offer good coffee options. read more