Brou'ne in Southport is the kind of discovery you want to keep to yourself, and then immediately tell everyone about. Nina and her family have created something truly special here: a Brazilian-Filipino fusion brownie experience that is as thoughtful as it is decadent. The box arrived looking like a dessert gallery with eight distinct brownies, each with its own personality. What makes Brou'ne stand out is the care behind each piece. You can taste the heritage in the flavors: the richness, the layering, the balance of sweet and salty that feels deeply intentional rather than trendy. This is not mass-produced. This is a family recipe elevated into an art form. The chocolate is next-level. Full stop. If you are looking for a gift, a celebration treat, or honestly just a reason to feel good on a Tuesday, order a box. You will not regret it. Thank you, Nina. Thank you to your whole family for sharing this with Southport. This is a gem, and this community is so lucky to have you here. read more

Brou'ne Desserts - Brownie assortment. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very disappointing experience. When I walked in, I wasn't greeted at all, even though I was the only customer there. I asked a simple question about the flavored syrups for the coffee and was met with a rude, short attitude for no reason. I ended up going to another café on Southport where the service was much more welcoming. As a POC resident, I genuinely enjoy supporting women-owned and BIPOC-owned businesses in the area, which made this experience even more disappointing. Unfortunately, the interaction made me feel very unwelcome. I'm always happy to support local businesses, but I won't spend money somewhere that gives off an unwelcoming or prejudiced vibe. After my experience, it honestly wasn't surprising that the place was empty. read more

Yum yum yum. Tried several brownies all were multi layer amazingness . My sweet tooth will have me returning soon! read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. Every single thing we tried was absolutely incredible -- the cookies were warm, thick, gooey, and packed with flavor, and the brownies were honestly some of the best I've ever had. You can tell everything is made fresh with high-quality ingredients because every bite tasted homemade but elevated in the best way. The textures were perfect -- crispy edges, soft centers, rich with flavor, and just the right sweetness without being overpowering. The presentation was beautiful too, making it feel like a true gourmet dessert experience. The staff was so friendly and welcoming, and the shop itself smelled amazing the second we walked in. This is the kind of place you visit once and immediately start planning your next trip back. Hands down one of the best dessert shops I've ever been to. Whether you're a cookie person, brownie person, or both, this place is dangerous in the best possible way. read more

I went in after seeing a tiktok that spoke very highly of Brou'ne and of course their brownies. I'll start off by saying they have a ton of options with interesting flavors however the actual execution was lacking. I ended up getting the ube and red velvet ones and the flavor was barely there. Also the texture of the icing was kind of meh, and I'm honestly surprised that they use cream cheese as it felt like they were super stiff. Also speaking of stiff there were definitely some pretty hard spots in the brownie themselves. I will mention that I went an hour before closing, so maybe that's maybe why they weren't the best, but based on other dissatisfied reviews, this sometimes happens there. Oh well. read more

Brou'ne was an accidental discovery for me. I ordered the red velvet brownie and it was absolutely delicious. However, the person working the shop was not particularly helpful or excited to be there which really let the experience down. Would nonetheless come back and try the other offerings! read more

I first discovered Brou'ne desserts at the Division street farmers market in Chicago and I make sure to stop by every week to get a delicious sweet treat! They have the most incredible cookies and brownies that are so rich and flavorful. The cookies are very thick yet soft, and a great bang for your buck with how large they are. I love the unique flavors each week. I've never been disappointed, the ube cookie is one of my favorites. I 100% recommend!! read more

Wowza! I have wanted to try this place for ages and finally got the chance! The second you walk in you're hit with the delicious aroma of fresh baked brownie goodness. They have a pretty large selection and I'm always worried that with so many choices some may not be as fresh but that was not an issue here! I got three brownies, the oreo one, the Twix one and the biscoff one, can't remember the names but each was so gooey delicious and filled with layers of flavor and texture that was out of this world! I consider myself a foodie of all things sweet and thankfully, this place is not closer to home because I would be here daily! Out of the 3 brownies I had the biscoff was my favorite but the Twix one was a close favorite !!! Do not snooze on this place sugar lovers! read more

Oh, what a treat! I noticed this place whilst shopping in the store next door and had to take a look. Brou'ne focuses on brownies as their specialty. First there was the cupcake trend, then the cookie shops... are brownies about to have their day in the sun? The woman working (owner?) was really nice and gave me the lay of the land. They sell over a dozen kinds of brownies and blondies here. They had some special flavors (not on their posted menu) that seemed kind of fall-inspired, in addition to their standard fare. I'm not a brownie person but recently learned blondies are really good, so I got a Bee Bee blondie and a Carrie blondie. The Carrie is a carrot-cake like dessert, with caramel and cream cheese frosting. It was really good, and as a note it is a little "wetter" of a brownie due to the ingredients and thus a bit stickier. The Bee Bee features a biscoff cookie and white chocolate, and was really good. Both were rich and so good, and though they are a little expensive they're definitely worth the occasional splurge! I can honestly say I've never seen this variety of brownies, and Brou'ne had definitely elevated this humble treat to something with much more complex flavors and textures than I'd ever expect out of this staple item from the baked goods category. They have a Thanksgiving menu that I'm going to take a look at, but what I'm really interested in is that they ship nationwide. I'm looking forward to taking a look at that menu to see what items I might be able to send to my mom for Christmas and/or her December birthday. In addition to their signature sweet, they have cookies and cake slices in the cooler. They also have coffee and tea on the menu, and I also picked up a bag of sea salt caramels that were to die for. I've already told others about the place even though it was just last night that I stopped in; I'll be back again, 100%. And maybe I'll bring a friend. read more

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I hate leaving negative reviews, especially when the folks running the establishment seem to be such kind people. Unfortunately, the sweet treats at Brou'ne don't really stack up in a city filled with really great options. My wife and I tried two different brownies, and while the concepts were unique and interesting, the execution left little to be desired. The texture of the brownies was all wrong, despite some fairly good flavor. Gummy would be the only way to describe them. The Merry cookie, pictured below, looked like the right choice. But, when I tried it later that evening, the cookie itself had almost no flavor, just a pasty mound of unseasoned cookie dough. The pretzels were stale, leading me to believe this may have been sitting in that window for several days. I actually went in looking to try their heralded ube cheesecake, one of my favorite flavors. But there were only two sad looking slices in the refrigerator, and for nearly $10 a pop I passed. A surprise was that they had a few pints left in the freezer from Sundae Stop, which closed nearly 2.5 months ago. Ice cream keeps, but $12 for pints that old is pretty steep. A lot of promise, but sadly a place that is far past its prime (the storefront opened recently, but they've been in operate more than a decade). read more

Brou'ne Desserts - Merry Cookie - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great coffee. Amazing sweets!! Ordered a butterscotch + chocolate desert and chocolate + pistachio filled. Hidden gem and a great spot to visit before catching a movie at Music Box. The owner/baker is super nice too. read more

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I loved the food there! The brownies tasted great! Definitely would go back there again! The service was amazing and the staff were so nice! The vibe was calm and everything smelt and tasted good! read more

Brownie lovers, this is the spot for you. Brou'ne Desserts recently opened in the Southport Corridor neighborhood and has made a name for themselves with their expansive selections of brownie, blondie, and cookie flavors. These are brownies unlike anything I've seen (or tasted!) before. Every single flavor was great, but my favorites was the gourmet cosmic brownie (warning, won't be able to enjoy a cosmic brownie after trying this masterpiece) and the biscoff cookie brownie, which is a brownie with cookie butter and marshmallow topped with a biscoff cookie. I know it sounds extra, but that's because it is. Brownie, cookie butter, and marshmallow = perfection. It's simple math. Brou'ne Desserts also offers ice cream sandwich cookies and Brou'ne Freezes which look to be their take on a gourmet shake. They open around 10am and serve coffee and lattes in the morning too. There is also a small patio right out on Southport to enjoy your sweet treats. It appears to be a family owned and run business, so supporting them is an easy choice. I cannot emphasize enough how unique and creative the brownie flavors are. There is sure to be something for everyone! read more

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My wife and I split the S'more cookie (the "Frazier") and the cookie with the pretzel cookie crust, Twix, brownie ganache, and salted caramel (the "Harry"). I have a very high bar before I rave about dessert. Let's just say in my lifetime I've sampled more than my fair share. These desserts are obviously carefully prepared and almost elegant to look at. They're sugary things of beauty. Most importantly, they're indescribably delicious. Yes, they're on the pricey side, but in this case you're getting what you pay for. I highly recommend this business. read more

Holy smokes these brownies are unreal! There is tons of variety of different flavor combinations. We got four brownies to sample and each of them was superb. My favorite was the Henry, which is their twist on on a Twix/salted caramel situation. It was the perfect sweet-rich balance. All of the ones we got were. F such a rich decadent dessert - you would expect it to be heavier and more cloying. (Not in a bad way of course!) But these have excellent balance. HIGHLY recommend. read more

The brownies are okay. I tried three: one that is a biscoff cookie, one that was lavender, and one that was strawberry lemon. The biscoff cookie was my favorite; the other two were a little lackluster. My boyfriend thought the strawberry lemon was the worst of the three. I thought only the one woman who worked at the counter was rude but when I returned on a second visit, she was there as well as another woman working the counter and they BOTH were rude. I heard an audible sigh when it seemed like I was taking too long to decide what to order. Keep in mind, I was the only person in the shop at the time AND I was purchasing multiple items. I just did not like the vibe I received from them and will NOT be returning. read more

We ordered brigadeiro for our office party and they were gobbled up in about 10 minutes! The classic, dulce de leche, pumpkin and ube flavors were a huge hit! Can't wait to order more sweet treats for our upcoming holiday events :) read more

Unreal! I was SO excited when this shop came in below my previous apartment. I stopped in a couple of times to grab a fun dessert - they are never short in supply of those! I really have loved everything I've tried. The owners are so friendly and welcoming and they love talking through the variety of desserts they have. Can't wait to go back! read more

Brou'ne Desserts - three different types of donuts - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Brou'ne is a must try dessert shop tucked away in Southport. There's a mix of decadent brownies, cookies, and miscellaneous desserts like cake pops and granola mix. I especially love that the ample samples that you can try before buying! My favorite is the chocolate mochi bar with raspberry cream. It's deliciously creamy yet light. A bit on the pricey side (each brownie bar is about $5) but the portion is large and the flavors are very unique. I make a point to stop by whenever I'm in the neighborhood. A must try! read more

If you like super sweet things that are a mashup of comforting flavors (think Cake Bar/Christina Tosi, crumbl, Little Goat Sweets, etc. this is a fun place. Basically this place specializes in brownies, blondies, and some cookies. Interestingly, I have had the opposite experience of those who claim it is dry. I've always found most if not all things to be in the very moist, gooey, almost underbaked range. I say this not as a judgment, I just happen to enjoy things that are just on the verge of being done. More on the fudge/gooey side. I've tried a range of flavors but Fanny & Peyton are my favorite. I will say there is some variability in the desserts day to day, which honestly I expect from a local bakery. Some times I like it more than others, but I always enjoy it. read more

Brou'ne is awesome! They have been making customized desserts for our family for over a year! I needed vegan and nut free cupcakes made for my son's birthday celebration at his daycare. They turned out so cute, and the best part was the taste. The toddlers of course loved them, but the teachers raved how amazing they were and that you couldn't even tell they were vegan. I also had Brou'ne make my son's family birthday cake and OMG! It was a snickers chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting! Everyone loved it!!! The cake was also customized to match our Lion King themed party! read more

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Best desserts I've had in Chicago. There are so many options to choose from with very unique flavors. The service and ambience was great too. I highly recommend and will be purchasing again. read more

Delicious!! Stopped by here after a movie. It was hard to make a selection. We picked 3 and the three of us shared them. Mmm, they were all good. I don't think you could go wrong. I would say the frosting was a bit much, maybe less of a layer? Leave it up to the brownie or blonde. No pics. Ate too quick for that read more

A family owned, elite baking experience. All the products appear to meet rigorous specifications, the staff is very friendly and professional, and everything tastes great. read more

Brou'ne Desserts - Brou'ne of Southport. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The name of this place is absolutely ridiculous but don't let that deter you. They have incredible gourmet brownies like BISCOFF FLAVOR. I bought so much more than I planned to. I really just wanted a dessert-y iced coffee, which they also have. I'll definitely be back. read more

LOVE this place! It's like that dream where all of your favorite desserts come together in one amazing bite...and then they put it into a brownie. And then a cookie. And then a Blondie. But in the most beautiful, high class way it makes you feel like having a glass of bubbly with it. Service is amazing too! read more

This place is not good. I was there last weekend and the desserts looked nothing like they did online. They were really crumbly and sad looking. They also don't taste good. I had one with like a streusel topping and it tasted like uncooked clumps of flour. The bottom layer was hard as a rock and had no flavor. I really don't understand the other positive reviews. The girl working there was not friendly, we asked a few questions and she barely responded and seemed very irritated we were in there. read more

Amazingly delicious desserts!l They've only been open 3 months as I post this. Very nice owners. Class all the way.