We really enjoy the Italian food at Lauretta's! Their lasagna, raviolis, chicken parmigiana, and…read morebakery items are delicious. We always have had wonderful dinners from Lauretta's. Friendly and quick service.

Lasagna and ravioli were good, garlic bread was ok and the side salad was great, lots in the mix…read more Small place, only a few tables. Many people were in and out, mostly carryout. Desserts looked fabulous, maybe next time.

I placed a custom order for my sister's baby shower including cupcakes, sugar cookies and a quarter…read moresheet cake. I let the team decorate how they saw fit with just the party's theme and ideal colors, and everything turned out beautifully. My family will be ordering from this team again

I'm usually not a big sweets person....wait, yes I am…read more I came in here for a gift and of course, added a ton of extras that I didn't intend to buy. As I came in, there was a class of making sweets with a ton of little kids making a fun mess. Congrats to that staff for having the patience and demeanor to fill kids up with sugary products! As for the selection... Cake Pops - awesomely decorated and perfectly bite sized Toffee - I never liked it growing up, but can honestly say that I love it now! What a great selection of different flavored toffees and samples to make an informed choice. Chocolates - an unbelievable selection of every shape and size and flavor! I'm a fan and will be back.

Cute as a button shop packed with all sorts of treats from pies to cookies and cakes, muffin tops,…read morealong with packaged goodies of all kinds. A sandwich area with fresh breads is also tucked in here. Jammed packed but cozy and comfortable. I could linger for hours. My sis and I ordered coffee and split a large portion of cherry pie. The menu of drink options is endless and both of ours were very good. She ordered a Cupid latte something and I did a drip coffee - both were great. Pie was outstanding.

Muffins from Something's Brewing - downtown Grayslake…read more This is my favorite place to get muffins. They are always delicious and huge! This evening I was walking past there and noticed that there were a lot of muffins still in the display area. There didn't seem to be any type of cover over them. Does anyone know if they still sell them the next day? Day old muffins sitting out overnight doesn't sound too appealing. Hopefully they donate or toss them out the next day.

I had a big vision for my birthday cake, since I have been looking forward to this birthday theme…read morefor years. And all I can say is - THEY DID IT. (Detailed review below. TL;DR: Absolutely will be back. Quick, easy, and transparent communication about vision, price, and all in between.) Cake Details: 9-inch, heart-shaped, marble cake with fresh strawberries, $94 INITIAL COMMUNICATION It was literally 2 minutes before closing time when I called them for the first time (my planning mishap). However, someone picked up and offered immediate, friendly assistance. I figured ordering a custom cake takes more than just 2 minutes, so I offered to call back in the morning, but she was extremely eager and motivated to help me right then and there. We discussed the general details (size, theme, flavors, shape, etc.) over the phone, and I was then provided with a phone number to text additional information and reference pictures. CUSTOMIZATION I sent 3 cake pictures as references to the phone number, and explained which elements I want from each cake. Also, I wanted a heart-shaped cake instead of a round one. I was very picky, I admit, but the team was incredibly accommodating and happy to fulfill ALL my wishes - big and small. I also sent 3 more pictures of characters I wanted to add, and yet again, they accommodated. TRANSPARENCY The communication was so easy and clear. I inquired about the price at our first meeting, and was told that all added decorations are included. (The price would have only changed if I had added another tier, changed the size, or made any other dramatic changes.) This was amazing. I was able to tell them all my detailed wishes, and I never once feared about the final price, since their communication was so clear. OVERALL This is a great business to support and order from. I was very picky in what I wanted for my cake, and they were able to match it perfectly. All my guests loved the cake - looks and taste. And it tasted as good the following days. Added Note: One of our guests is gluten-free, and I was prepared to provide a gluten-free dessert for them; however, the bakery being gluten-free is just another great bonus, and my gluten-free friends will travel to this bakery in the future. Amazing!

They ALWAYS deliver for every one of our special occasion! Allison is amazing and the kindest…read moreperson. The cakes always taste phenomenal and this time was no different---cookies and cream

Yummy tamales they also have one in Mundelein and they make homemade pork skins and salsa different…read moresandwiches a bunch of Mexican pastries and salsa

My family and I have always used LaLuz Bakery for our birthday cakes and have never had an issue…read morebefore. That's why we didn't hesitate to order a special two-tier TikTok-themed cake for my niece's birthday on Saturday. Unfortunately, this time was very different. After picking up the cake and heading to the party, we discovered that the cake had completely caved in. The top tier slid off the bottom tier before we even opened the box. I took pictures immediately and contacted the bakery right away. I didn't ask for a refund--I simply asked if there was anything they could do to make it right. Instead, I was told that because the cake had left the store, there was nothing they could do. I even offered to return the damaged cake. Still, the manager on duty, Mario, said he couldn't help and would pass it on to his supervisor. We left the cake with them and walked out empty-handed--no replacement, no apology, no effort to resolve the issue. We ended up going to Sam's club buying two cakes($50 total with tax), and creatively combining them to save the party. Honestly, those cakes turned out better than what we originally purchased for $150.00 from La Luz This experience was really disappointing, especially considering the loyalty and money we've given LaLuz over the years. I'm leaving this review to let others know that if something goes wrong, you may not receive the customer service you'd expect--or deserve. Needless to say, we will be taking our business elsewhere. SHOP ELSEWHERE!!!!

Found this bakery while in the area. I was looking at a place for a good sweet pastry this one is a…read moregem. The photons videos say it all. The service was excellent and friendly. The store was very clean and organized. Needless to say I wanted all hahaha next time I find myself around the area this definitely will be a stop for me.

Answer your phone messages! Called for over a week to order a particular cake but no one answered…read morethe phone or called back and when I finally got someone that answered the phone the cake wasn't available. For 2 weeks they didn't have the cake. We'll get our cakes somewhere else.

The Mexican bread, pan dulce, is amazing. It is always fresh and soft. I have eaten bread all my…read morelife and this is by far the best around. No other bakery compares.

Excelente servicio, ambiente agradable y precios razonables empleados amables, sin duda un lugar…read morepara recomendar al

My first time here. I got the pineapple empanada since I love all empanadas type foods from all…read moredifferent cultures & also a croissant with custard filling. Both were very delicious & very fresh. I forgot I bought the croissant & it tasted great 2 days later sitting in my fridge. Service is cheerful & it's a spacious space. I don't recall if there was seating so probably no. Pro tip: The neighbourhood in this part of town isn't great but as long as you do your due diligence & don't look like an easy target with your purse, it's all good.

Amazing birthday cake, staff were very friendly and helpful. Great bakery smells. will 100% be backread more