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    Ann's Bakery & Deli

    3.5 (134 reviews)
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    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    FashionDesigner R.

    I read bunch of "unfriendly" to foreigners reviews! I am Russian/ Ukrainian and came in with my Venezuela finance, we spoke Spanish entire time and every staff member treated us well. I have no idea what these people are talking about , I think Americans are just used to ass kissing which is not customary I'm Ukraine or Russia Food and prices are great , we live in Florida where Russian/Ukrainian food is super expansive so y'all need to stop complaining and appreciate this Gem .

    or in English: "poppy cake"
    Jack L.

    Ann's Bakery & Deli is a neighborhood hot spot. Always bustling, with the ambiance of a rushed, yet welcoming atmosphere that would give the kindest neighborhood babushka a run for her money. Upon walking in you are greeted with the smell of the bustling bakery in the back and the Kvass staring at your parched lips right as you walk through the door. Farther down, the deli and the cold-cut meats await the eyes of someone looking for a taste of home or hoping to replicate momychka's signature dishes. As you meander deeper into the store, you encounter whole smoked fish that may deter some Americans, but if you were to pair it with the Kvass you grabbed when you took less than 5 steps into the store; your taste buds will travel over 5,000 miles away to Ukraine. Don't let the bakery and deli take up all of your expenses, save some cash for the imported candies that would make Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory selection seem more boring than vanilla ice cream. The customer service is exceptional. If you have kids they will be greeted with welcoming smiles, playfulness, and for the best behaved , candy. If you're an adult, be prepared for a professional direct, concise, and terse interaction at checkout. Time is money, don't take too much of it at the register since the store is rarely empty. Ann's Bakery & Deli is perfect to visit if you're just traveling through town or are a Chicago native. Slava Ukraini.

    Been shopping here for over 25 years with no problems, except for recent. I purchased a apple cake- torte and while eating it found a piece of plastic, disgusting. I don't think will buy again. They really should be more careful.

    The service and the products are the worst I've ever experienced in any places in US. I ordered Napoleon cake for my birthday and as soon as I cut it, I smelled an awful smell of old margarine, the cake was absolutely dry and smelled like it was so old. They definitely don't know the recipe of normal Napoleon. But that wasn't it. When we called to the store to complain with the cake, the owner was so rude with us, and told us that "nobody complained with the cakes before" and "if you don't like it it's your problem". I hope this place will be set on fire once. Cause it's an awful place I've ever been at. And , remember that Karma is a bitch.

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    This place is fantastic. Fresh bread. Excellent butter. Great deli meats. A nice selection of foods from Eastern Europe. You can't beat it.

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    The owner or manager of this place was so rude . They don't know how to take care of their customers, don't wanna come back to this place

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    Jennivee’s Bakery - Ube dark chocolate cake

    Jennivee’s Bakery

    4.4(718 reviews)
    3.2 miLakeview
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    This is my absolute most favorite bakery. So this is my ode to the bakery and Dom, who is a gem of…read morean employee there. I've been a customer of almost 10 years and have been obsessed since they first opened their doors at a different location. I literally live an hour away without traffic and even longer with traffic, but I make sure to stop by or send someone else to get it for me at least once a month or more. I love the amazing cakes that are so delicious and unique but on top of that, it is Asian owned, LGBTQ supporting, etc. A lot has changed since their little storefront with no seating. The bakery is now a full on cafe and I'm so happy to see how much they've grown and how successful they are. And while it is glorious, I will say I miss the sweet neighborhood charm and great customer service it used to have. Getting in touch with the bakery through phone or text can be tough and to be honest, sometimes one of the people working there is kind of...very mean. It had me questioning if I should keep coming back. I just love this bakery so much though and being raised by parents that had a small food business, I can't help but want to support. I had a particularly difficult last minute request for the bakery a few weeks ago and I was reminded why this place is so great. It had been YEARS since I made this specific request, which was an order for a slice of cake for every flavor and a cupcake for every flavor. This is a BIG and time consuming request, especially if it's last minute. Unfortunately I come to the city whenever the traffic isn't atrocious, so it's always last minute. Dom absolutely pulled through though. Even though there were other employees there (I saw two others but one disappeared and then another male was kind of walking around the cafe and such), Dom took this giant request and fulfilled it himself. The other gentleman (not the mean person previously mentioned) was actually who I made the request to, but he told Dom to do it. I was kind of confused why they didn't do it together but idk, maybe the other guy isn't allowed to handle food? Who knows. Regardless, this request obviously took a long time and the line was getting longer; people were getting a little restless but Dom stayed calm but was swift. I swear he was moving faster than most people in the industry could with a cake knife like that. He was not impatient or rude to me at all. He was just there to do his job as fast and well as possible. It's so rare to see that type of work ethic. He is also so obviously proud of the bakery and the food they serve which makes you feel good about being a patron there. So although I continue to have an unpleasant experience with one particular employee there, Dom keeps my love for this bakery alive. He reminds me of what this bakery was like when they first opened their doors. I hope Dom is cherished there and I bet he is considering his work ethic. I will continue to support this bakery and I recommend everyone else to support as well. It may not be that small little shop anymore but Dom is a reminder of the heart of the place.

    I've been to Jennivee's twice now and I also got my college graduation cake from here last year for…read morepick-up! They did a beautiful job. For my graduation cake, I chose the tres leches and it was so creamy, moist, and delicious. I basically ate half of the cake by myself lol. This most recent time, I needed a snack and wanted something sweet. Everything here looks amazing and I'm sure tastes amazing too, so it's hard to choose. I chose to get the berry chantilly cake slice since it was a hot day, and it was the perfect refreshing treat! It was soooo good.

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    Kasama - Lumpia Shanghai

    Kasama

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    0.4 miWest Town, Ukrainian Village
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    I got the longanisa breakfast sandwich, chicken adobo ube huckleberry basque cake, and Manila fog…read more Everything was so delicious. I especially liked the longanisa breakfast sandwich and chicken adobo. I'm so glad that they were willing to make the breakfast sandwhiches beyond 12pm for some of us waiting in line. Fyi they normally stop making the breakfast sandwhiches at noon. Be prepared to wait in line for at least an hour, this spot is super popular. I also really enjoyed the chicken adobo. The chicken was tender and I thought the hint of sweetness from the coconut flakes sprinkled on top was a pleasant touch. I also really liked the Manila fog drink - it wasn't too sweet or overpowering. For the ube huckleberry basque cake - I mostly tasted tartness from the huckleberry and not so much ube, but it was good regardless. The staff were all pretty nice. There's indoor and outdoor seating. You'll likely be able to make a friend or two from the wait in line haha. Highly recommend trying this place at least once!

    Finally tried this Michelin Star restaurant. Came here on a Friday morning around 9AM and there was…read morealready a line. We waited 1hr 30mins. The line was moving decently. Once we got inside, we ordered our food and they told us what table number to be seated at. They brought us our food pretty quickly. We ordered the Kare-Kare, breakfast sandwich, banana tart, and ube huckleberry tart. Everything was good but the banana tart was the best one. It even tastes delicious the next day. Would I come back and wait in line again? Probably not. Would I order online once in a blue moon? Yeah sure.

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    Kasama - Breakfast sandwich: soufflé egg, longanisa, cheese, hash brown

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    Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park - Cinnamon Roll (~$7)

    Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park

    4.0(1.8k reviews)
    3.1 miThe Loop
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    This was my fiancé and I's first stop once we arrived in Chicago. It was recommended to us from a…read morefriend. I was skeptical at first because it is a local chain, rather than a singular location. However, it lived up to the hype. Service: it was extremely busy when we came in. The line was almost out the door. They have a system in place for ordering and seating so it worked well and fast given how busy they were. We didn't have any questions on where to order or where to stand when waiting for a seat. The staff were friendly and helped us find a spot to sit at. Ambiance: classic cafe in a city. Loud chatter, but it's a vibe. Very colorful and fun interior with cool textural elements. We had a seat that was facing the street so it was fun to people watch as we sipped and ate. Food: amazing breakfast selection! We ordered the morning sandwich and barbacoa bowl. The morning sandwich had THICK scrambled eggs which were super soft and tasty. I could've used more salsa verde on it. The bread was barely toasted. I'd rate the sandwich a 3.8/5. It got the job done. The barbacoa bowl was "really good" according to my fiancé. A great source of protein, fresh ingredients, nice flavor, and great portions. He would rate it a 5/5. Coffee: I am a coffee snob so I am quite harsh when it comes to reviewing it. Their machine is a cute La Marzocco. Appropriate sized "for-here" glasses according to the drinks. Plus, they were really cute. Wide variety of drink selection from your standards to the more girly-drinks (if there is such a thing). We ordered a cappuccino and small hot mocha. Latte art 4.5/5, temperature 5/5, flavor 4/5. The espresso didn't stand out to me, very standard flavor profile. However, the chocolate in the mocha was delicious. It's more of a rich, dark chocolate. Nice thin layer of foam. Would recommend to try at least once when you're in Chicago! Glad to have stopped in.

    I walked over from my hotel right at the time they opened, and it was raining. There was no line,…read moreonly a handful of people waiting for their order. I got the pistachio croissant, shakshouka pastry, and berry crunch oatmeal. It took about 20-25 minutes, which made no sense because the pastries are in the case and the oatmeal......is oatmeal. I suspect they opened without having all of their prep done because the delay made no sense. Their staff looked frantic. The croissant wasn't filled, it just had pistachio cream on the top with a couple of nuts. I would order the shaksouka pastry again. The egg was cooked well, and the tomato was very good. They were supposed to heat it up, but it wasn't warm.

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    Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park - Seats are hard to find .. busy spot!

    Seats are hard to find .. busy spot!

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    Sugar Moon Bakery - Espresso cornflake cookie

    Sugar Moon Bakery

    4.8(113 reviews)
    2.9 miLogan Square

    Glorious. One-of-a-kind. Amazing. Definitely some of the best pastries I've had in Chicago…read morerecently. If you haven't made it over to Sugar Moon yet, it's well worth a trek out of the way! We visited around noon on a Sunday, and after reading the reviews here, I wasn't optimistic there would be many pastries left. Maybe I should play the lottery, because luckily there was no line and a pretty good selection of pastries left. The staff were super friendly and there were so many unique flavors of baked goods. We decided to split several and opted for the blueberry cloud cookie, chai cinnamon roll, banana pudding croissant, espresso cornflake cookie, and potato focaccia. The shop was more of a small take-out operation, so we took the pastries to a nearby park to eat. Everything was absolutely divine! The group favorite was the focaccia- the creamy potatoes and cheese brought a rich flavor that was perfectly balanced by the fluffy bread. The chai roll was perfectly soft and delicately spiced, completed with that soft cream cheese frosting and gooey center we all like to see. My personal favorite was the banana pudding croissant- the dough was so crispy that I'm pretty sure others could hear the bite, and there was a generous amount of filling with fresh bananas and visible vanilla beans in the whipped cream. The espresso cookie was super soft- while I couldn't taste the espresso very clearly, I absolutely *loved* the caramel-coated cornflakes topped with sea salt. Super unique and would definitely order again. Despite their decadent appearances, none of the pastries were too sweet. Already plotting a return visit and can't recommend this shop enough!

    Ugh, I dream about their chai rolls. And that espresso cornflake crunch cookie! Obscene…read more You can't go wrong with anything here. I will say the savory items are definitely on the salty side though. I wish they were 20% less salty! I had ordered the miso mushroom brioche, asparagus foccaccia, and poblano brioche. It's worth the trek and the line. You'll probably end up eating from the box on the curb nearby, since inside seating is TIGHT. I live in SF and we don't mess around when it comes to bakeries. I will be returning to Sugar Moon next time I'm in Chicago. Wait for me, my love.

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    Sugar Moon Bakery - Inside of Focaccia ($5/slice) - harissa cauliflower, caramelized onion, gouda, cheddar, rosemary. Delicious.

    Inside of Focaccia ($5/slice) - harissa cauliflower, caramelized onion, gouda, cheddar, rosemary. Delicious.

    Sugar Moon Bakery - Inside of Sweet Brioche ($5.50) - cara cara orange & passionfruit filling. It's nice: the dough is rich and chewy.

    Inside of Sweet Brioche ($5.50) - cara cara orange & passionfruit filling. It's nice: the dough is rich and chewy.

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