Degaulle Dai says the sesame cookie is excellent. Perfect place for little treats to bring back to friend. Cozy, warm lighting, but only bar space along the window to have you treats. The place is open late, which is convenient. All the staff are attentive and the place was prepped and cleaned for service the next day too. read more

This is a staple if you visit chinatown in Chicago. It has fast service and the workers are all sweeter than sugar, and has wonderful atmosphere to it. It was incredibly bustling, which was ambient and also a sign that the pastries here would be good. The egg tart I had was the perfect amount of flakiness and wasn't too sweet. The texture reminds me of flan. There is a wide selection of bakery items to choose from, so I reccomend you try mutiple. It is worth the price. Please go here. read more

This is a bakery in Chinatown. When we visit in the evening, most of the bake goods sold out. We got some of the bakery good for next day breakfast. The store is popular even at closing time. The bake goods are very delicious for the next day. Price is reasonable. The clerk is helpful. read more

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This cash-only bakery is the oldest bakery in Chicago Chinatown. I stopped by while in Chinatown and got a two pork buns and a Portuguese egg tart. They ran out of their pineapple pork buns but the ones I got were pretty good. The dough is soft and the filling was a good proportion to the size of the bun. The egg tart was light and custardy, the texture where it melts in your mouth. Service was quick since the pastries are ready made. There was a line but I didn't wait long at all (10-15 min). Heads up it seems like tours tend to bring people into the store to talk about the history. There is only one counter by the window if you are wanting to enjoy your items inside, this is more of an on the go stop. read more

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Super long kiss be that moved quickly with friendly patrons waiting their turn, knowing soon they'd have deliciousness in their hands - visiting from CA, we couldn't get too many but we did get some bbq pork buns, pineapple buns, tarts - and all quickly served up with a smile - all items were simply delicious - we were supposed to go to lunch but we ate all of our bakery goodies, and had to wait a bit before heading out to lunch lol. Would definitely come here often if I lived here - much better than the prepackaged items found at other Chinese bakeries. Yum yum! read more

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Was not aware this was the oldest bakery in Chinatown, but it makes sense cuz my parents were taking my siblings and me there at least 25yrs ago. I never knew the name of the bakery, but I always knew what it looked like, so after several years, when my friend and I decided to go to Chinatown the other day, I was heartbroken not to see the bakery in its usual spot. We happened upon another bakery just a bit further down, and the sponge cakes looked EXACTLY the way I remembered as a kid. That's when I thought maybe this was the same bakery. Thank goodness for Yelp and old photos because it WAS! I'm so so happy the bakery is around and continues to do well! And that, as an adult, I now finally know the name! I don't think you can go wrong with anything you get here, but my personal faves are the sponge cake and BBQ pork bun. Prices are fair, the employees are quick, the place is clean and bright, and the goods are great. I don't normally carry cash, but thank god I had some on me that day cuz note: it is CASH ONLY. I'm grateful to Chiu Quon bakery for the nostalgia and family memories the flavors of the baked goods brings back, and I'm happy to be able to report back to my parents that the bakery still exists! I'll be back for sure! read more

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This is our usual go-to for Cantonese baked goods. To name a few items: 1) Hot dog bun 2) Barbecue pork bun 3) Pineapple bun 4) Custard bun 5) Steamed white sugar cake 6) Paper-wrapped sponge cake 7) Wife cake 8) Egg tarts 9) Portuguese egg tarts 10) Lotus seed pastry We would also occasionally purchase the freezer goods such as steamed barbecue pork buns and custard buns to steam at home with dim sum to have a quick lunch without having to drive from the suburbs to Chinatown. read more

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Chiu Quon Bakery - A Classic That Still Hits In the heart of Chicago's Chinatown, surrounded by newer, trendier bakeries, Chiu Quon quietly holds its ground. No fuss, no gimmicks, just really good, traditional Hong Kong-style baked goods that remind you why classics stick around. From BBQ pork buns to lotus and red bean baby mooncakes, everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The kind of place where you keep pointing at the case saying, "Let's try one more." And then actually do. The service is friendly and they are very patient. We almost went for the pastéis de nata, which looked incredible, but decided to stay on theme. When in Chinatown, you commit. We grabbed a mix of goodies, walked over to the little open area nearby, and ended up having one of those spontaneous, low-key perfect lunches. Nothing fancy, just good food and a moment that felt easy. If you're looking for authentic, no-nonsense baked treats, this place delivers. Sometimes simple really is the whole point. read more

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This bakery is cash only and has a small counter by the window where you can stand and eat. There are no tables or chairs. Good variety of pastries, beautiful fruit cakes, and bao buns in the cooler that you can warm up at home to eat. The egg tart was standard. The custard egg bun was thick and creamy, and the topping was light and delicious. Prices are pretty reasonable. read more

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I brought a bunch of baked treats, but they didn't quite make it into my photos! I managed to snag one of each item I thought my fam & I would enjoy. I was in a hurry because the line was already forming outside the store. It would have been faster to pay for everything with card, but they accept CASH ONLY! We enjoyed japanese cheesecake, red bean pastry, laughing sesame cookies, some of their mochis, fried buns read more

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I always, always choose Chiu Quon Bakery whether it's just for a quick run for myself, for my family or for special treats for my Caucasian friends, who have not tried them, but always delight in receiving/eating goodies from them! There is no better Chinese bakery to make their authentic specialties like barbecue pork bun, egg tarts, ham/egg buns, sticky rice, sponge cake, melon cake, mini mooncakes, custom birthday/wedding fruit cakes and so much more! Having grown up living in the heart of Chinatown all my life, I can't say enough about Chiu Quon Bakery! Their variety, freshness, and affordable prices have made me a lifelong fan along with many celebrities and food bloggers nationwide. Kudos to the wonderful Chiu family for their continued success and dedication to the neighborhood and community! read more

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BBQ pork melon buns are delicious! Flaky on the outside and soft inside with delicious sweet bbq pork filling. Love the milk bread, egg custard melon bun, and hot dog bun too! Amazing service. read more

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Good food. Quick and easy for a few bites. We got the sesame ball and Portuguese egg tart. Each item was approximately 2.50 each. Cash only. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Storefront. Cash only. No A/c - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is super iconic and a fun stop on a stroll around Chinatown. They have a variety of goodies to choose from. My favorites include the fresh fruit cakes and the cheesecakes (both American and Japanese style). They are so fluffy and fresh every single time. The prices are also reasonable and it's open for late-night dessert! The only drawback is cash only. read more

Reasonably priced Chinese bakery in Chinatown. Gets pretty packed, but the line moves fast. We got the bbq Pork bun, pineapple bun with red bean, cheung fun, steamed pork bun. The buns would have been better if they could toast or warm it up. President Obama has even been here! read more

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While traveling to Chicago for work, I dropped by CQ Bakery for a quick bread. Services was quick and kind - prices seemed fair and comparable to typical asian style bakeries (think Paris Baguette). I had a red bean bun and a lotus mooncake and both were DIVINE. The red bean bun was generously filled (something that's honestly hard to find these days) and the mooncake was decadent without being sickingly sweet. Would come back! read more

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Delightful bakery in Chicago's Chinatown. I brought my travel buddy here because they'd never had BBQ pork buns... and while I wish the pork inside had been the Cantonese red pork-style, the mixture inside these pork buns was just as delicious. It's also nice that they bake the buns vs steam them. I enjoy both, but prefer the texture of the baked buns if I had to pick between the two. The bakery itself is somewhat small and doesn't really allow for eating inside the shop. Also, be forewarned: they don't accept credit cards (cash and Apple Pay only), though they do have an ATM in case you need to withdraw... and I mention this because I had to take out $20 to pay for the pork buns we ordered. After paying for them, we just opted to continue sauntering through Chinatown and enjoy. Service was friendly and quick. read more

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If you aren't from Chicago, this is THE Chinese bakery. Cash Only. No Frills. Every Weatherperson from the news on the wall. Photos of the owner posing with celebrities you don't recognize but who were probably famous in the early 2000's. Items to get: The Curry Beef Bao, the Portuguese Egg Tart, the pork floss bao when they have it. But if you don't want these, you can't go wrong .Their sweets are beautiful and decedent without being overly sweet or drowning in frosting. read more

We walked by this spot and it was busy. That along with plaques and pictures of Presidents who have visited lured us in. Smaller, cozy and really more of a take away spot. So many options, so little time. Really didn't know what to order and asked what we should try. The Lotus seed pastry was the best. A bit of savory and sweet. We also got a shredded pork and hot dog Bun. Shredded Pork was very good and don't bother with the Hot dog version. Service was friendly. Cash only and they don't have public restrooms. read more

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Heads up, it's a cash-only place with a small sign behind the counter stating "Cash Only." Regardless, the pastries were well-priced and very tasty. The sesame balls are awesome and highly recommended. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Quick trip to Chicago and had to stop in Chinatown. Tried this bakery for the first time because they offered dim sum, our kryptonite. Surprises by the amount of different items available, so much to try! Unfortunately for us, our cooler only had so much space, so we had to choose wisely. Taro pudding like cubes were a huge hit with my daughter. The coconut buns with buttery cream were one of my favs. The sesame balls with red bean paste were excellent, as were to egg custard tarts. The lo mai gai (probably misspelling-sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves) was good, but, so authentic with a stronger flavor than my Michigan tongue was use to, so maybe I need to eat it a few more times to really enjoy it as much as the ones we get in Michigan. Or maybe not. I was excited to try the honeydew roll cake, but alas, though the cake had a light green tint, reminiscent of honeydew flesh, there was no honeydew flavor. And after reading the label at home, realized no honeydew mention there either. Still a moist delicious cake, but honeydew-less. Place was brightly lit, full of customers, and very clean. Staff were super helpful and fast! Just a little pricey, but I'd go again and try more things. read more

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Finally got to check out the famous Chiu Quon Bakery! Since we already had lunch plans, we tried to keep it minimal. This is what we tried: BBQ Pork Bun, Egg Tart, Egg Custard Melon Pan Bun, and Sticky Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf. Everything was sooo good. One thing we wanted, but was sold out, is the shu mai! I gotta come back for that cuz that seems to be a hit here. This spot has no seating, but has this standing bar area against the front window, and it was perfect to eat your bakery goods here. The service was quick and efficient, just how I needed it to be. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best Chinese bakery in Chicago hands down. You get good value for what you pay for. We ordered the egg tart, soybean tofu pudding and wife cake (not pictured). All were delicious. Everything tasted fresh. There was a long line on a Friday at 3 pm which was kind of crazy to me cause it was during work hours. I can totally understand the hype though. This place is cash only. If you don't have cash, they have an ATM. They also speak Cantonese. The ladies working there got the line moving quickly. There are no seats at the bakery, only a standing table. Would come back if I'm back in Chicago again! read more

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Egg tart & soybean tofu pudding - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We travel from Los Angeles for the sesame balls. My daughter is a sesame ball aficionado and says they're the best anywhere -- the right proportion of dough to filing. Pro tip: Don't come late on a Saturday night and expect there to be any left--we learned that the hard way. They said they sell out midday on weekends, so we went back super early Saturday to stock up. Another pro tip: If you have an air fryer, heat them at home for about a minute at 350 for delicious crispiness. They only take cash and there's no seating. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Sesame Balls - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I stopped by to try some of their goodies out. I'm not familiar at all with any of their pastries so I asked for a rerecommendations from the employee. I wasn't sure what I was eating, but it was good. The bread is super soft. Please keep in mind that they only take cash. Several people in line had to walk out because they were not aware of that and did not have cash. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Chiu Quon Bakery is a must-stop in the older part of Chinatown, just behind the gate. My wife told me that they got Chiu Quon in Hong Kong too. We park across the street in the public lot and stroll past a couple of boba shops to get there. Inside, there's usually a line but moves quickly. The glass display of pastries, dim sum items, and Hong Kong-style desserts is worth the wait. My wife loves the white sugar steamed cake, and we never leave without grabbing a chicken pie, wife cake (lo po bang), curry beef bun, and char siu pork bun. All reasonable priced and decent quality. Tip: They're cash-only, so come prepared! Or there is an ATM right across the register. read more

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Super cute and historic bakery in Chinatown! I loved all the options and went with the Lotus Baby Mooncake. Great portion sizes and very tasty. Friendly staff who were eager to take our orders. read more

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Delicious, nothing really worth complaining about! Not busy in the evenings, but there will be fewer pastries! read more

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Red bean moon cake, red bean pastry, almond cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really wanted to love Chiu Quon Bakery especially since we were craving Japanese cheesecake and made the effort to visit three separate times. Unfortunately, every visit left us disappointed. Not once did they have Japanese cheesecake available, and when we kindly asked if they would make more or restock, the answer was a flat-out "no." We visited at different times (twice in the afternoon and once in the morning), hoping for a better outcome, but had no luck. On top of that, they only accept cash -- which isn't clearly communicated -- so if you're already in line and don't have any, you're out of luck and scrambling for an ATM. The customer service felt rushed and cold. The staff didn't seem interested in answering questions or helping in any way beyond scanning items and taking payment. The overall atmosphere inside the bakery also left a bad impression , there's an odd, sour smell that makes the space feel unpleasant and unclean. I had high hopes, but sadly, the experience fell short in multiple ways, from product availability and customer service to basic cleanliness and payment options. I hope they improve, but I personally wouldn't return anytime soon. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Classic items still available after an awesome dinner in Chinatown - make sure to grab a red bean bun or sesame cookie. Filling to dough ratio is GREAT here - so much filling so very bite is flavorful. Also sell pretty cakes/mousses and frozen steamed buns that's you can make at home. read more

Cash only!!! Many baos and pastry's to choose from I only got the cheesecake which was light and fluffy ! Very busy bakery, order at the counter and pay at the cashier - cash !! They do have an atm read more

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious breads and Asian baked goods with a ridiculously affordable price tags. I can come in and buy 10 items in this crazy economy and do not feel guilty for my bank account. Their baos are fluffy and light. The egg tarts are nicely sweetened. read more

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This place is fantastic. It's a bakery so although they are baking all day I usually come after dinner as they are closing, which I DO NOT RECOMMEND as the selections are limited. Come literally any other time of the day. Okay what to get. Anything with red bean paste. The red bean baby mooncake is a crowd pleaser. I am a fan of the egg custard bun which is absolutely lovely. If you are a taro fan the taro bun is also quite good. This is a place to be adventurous but I would google what you are buying. My boyfriend bought a phoenix cookie not knowing that it had candied pork. It's supposed to be quite good but if you are unaware of certain ingredients because you don't know what's in them it may not be the best time. All in all this is the place you want to come to for an authentic Chinese baked good experience. My mouth is literally watering as I'm typing read more

Incredible time having a small sampling of what they have available today. The bakery is small inside and cash only so plan for that and to take a lot home with you!! We got the bbq pork bun, peanut mochi ball, and sago rice cake. The mochi was so soft and delicious and I am usually not a coconut fan but the outer dusting was so incredibly light and added so much. The pork bun was soft and hearty! The sago rice cake...I want all of them. It was such a soft yet chewy texture with a dash of sweetness inside. Such an unsuspecting looking dessert but I will go back for more someday. Absolutely delightful experience overall! read more

Delicious pastries for a cheap price! It was cash only when we went. Loved the egg custard pastry! Fast service. Small ledge to eat pastries at. read more

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Food: go to bakery in Chinatown, wide variety of traditional buns & pastries Service: line moves fast, bring cash they are cash only Ambiance: grab to go read more

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Pork BBQ Bun, Egg Custard Bun - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A nice little bakery in Chinatown that's been around for a long time! When we arrived, there was quite a line that moved promptly. They had a large variety in their display cases, and keep in mind it is cash only! We ordered the Portuguese style egg tart and the bbq pork bun. The egg tart was delicious- sweet, creamy, and the crust was so flaky. The bbq pork bun was soft with a nice savory filling. The prices were inexpensive for the pastries, and overall, a great stop if you're in the area. read more

I always have a great experience at this bakery- it's the best one in Chinatown. Service is fast. They are cash only, which is important to note. If you go in the evening they are often a bit sold out. All of their taro and red bean buns and cakes are delicious. read more

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I usually love this place but this is the photo of my Char siu Bao I got yesterday. There's so little filling. All bread. Is CQ doing so badly that it has come to this? I chose to grab breakfast here instead of a fast food place. Now I'm just hungry. On the plus side i found out they take Apple Pay now which is great but I won't be buying anything for a long while. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum - Char siu bao with next to no fillings - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If I'd spent another minute here, the dang bell hanging from the door would've come back to haunt my dreams. I can't imagine how obnoxious it must be when working there. Based on the line reaching back to the door, this place is clearly popular. We got the Japanese Cheesecake and a BBQ Pork bun. Both were tasty and inexpensive enough to be a guiltless impulse purchase. The interior doesn't have much going for it (despite the pictures of the owner with famous people), but it's clear that this is not a place to linger. You march through the line, pick your pastries, and squeeze your way back out of the store. Even with the large line, I think we only waited about 5 minutes. Cash only, and the offerings were pretty good, but either this isn't a place to go out of your way to visit, or I picked the wrong pastries. read more