It's a real old school bakery with the best doughnuts. I would weigh 300 lbs if I lived nearby…read more Great counter help as well!

Excellent pastries and baked goods. Prices are very reasonable and service is excellent. Hours are…read morevery accommodating. Welcoming atmosphere. Recommend Oak Park Bakery!

I really love this cute little pie shop. The pies are always fresh, taste amazing, and I love the…read morestory. I love sisters! I work in the city and one day someone told me they were coming to Oak Park just to get pies for their Fourth of July gatherings. So word gets around with how delicious they are. My favorite is the banana cream pie!

Nice cafe in bustling Oak Park! They have quite a bit of drink options but it seems that they sell…read moreout of food items very quickly. I anticipated having some lunch there at noon but they were sold out of savory items by them. Arrive early if you intend to do lunch!

The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better from the…read moremoment you walk in. The atmosphere is perfect whether you're looking for a cozy place to get some work done or just want to sit, relax, and people-watch with a coffee in hand. Their menu has a great variety of coffee options, and the flavors are thoughtfully crafted--you can tell they really care about quality. On top of that, they offer an impressive selection of specialty baked goods that feel both unique and indulgent. Everything I've tried has been fresh and delicious. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great coffee, amazing pastries, and a warm, inviting vibe.

Wow! My favorite coffee shop so far in the area. My barista Nash was super helpful and friendly,…read moreand I really enjoyed my Ube latte. I also ordered the ham and Gouda croissant and that might be the best croissant I've ever had. Everything in it was delicious. I'll be back.

WOW everything we tried was amazing with cool, unpretentious service. The inside is small but very…read moreclean and the line moves quickly. We had about 10 different items and all are recommended though my fav was simply the biscuit with jelly and butter. It IS a bit pricey, but well worth it. Don't second guess it, just go.

Was visiting Oak Park and this bakery looked super cute and exactly like what I wanted for…read morebreakfast. There was a line but it went quickly. I got the espresso cardamom bun because of how delicious it looked! I also got the olive oil cake because it seemed highly recommended based off reviews. The bun was super soft and definitely tasted fresh, but personally I didn't really like the flavor and wish I got something else. I liked the olive oil cake and the texture was perfectly moist with a crispy crust. The coffee was also delicious. I ordered a lavender mocha iced, and it came with a creamy foam on top. I would definitely want to get their cookies if I'm ever in the area again because it seemed like almost everyone there was ordering one.

Reviewing their "Courageous Cones" ice-cream: one of the most delicious soft-serve ice creams I…read morehave ever had. You pick a waffle cone (vanilla/chocolate), an ice cream flavour (vanilla/chocolate/non-dairy coconut) and a fruit (strawberry, blueberry, plantain etc.). They blend the actual fresh fruit with the ice cream to produce an incredibly delectable, flavourful soft-serve. I got a vanilla waffle cone with chocolate ice cream blended with strawberries. It took maybe three or four minutes to serve because all of the blends are freshly made, and I had to wait in line for about twenty minutes, but the wait was worth it. It was nice to take the ice-cream cone and sit on a bench at the park nearby. The shop/window is attached to Courageous Cafe, but the operating hours are not the same as the cafe's, and one has to wait in line outside rather than indoors. The shop is about five minutes from the Oak Park Green Line CTA station. Highly, highly recommend this place to those visiting Oak Park! I might even make a trip all the way from the city for this ice-cream - it was that good!

There's a certain point where a bakery stops being a bakery and becomes a gravitational force, and…read morethis place crossed that line the moment I tried the pastries. Everything I've had so far has been spot‑on -- flaky, buttery, and made by people who clearly understand that "good enough" is not an acceptable standard for laminated dough. And then there are the cupcakes. The pink velvet and vanilla bean have basically derailed any attempt at exploring the rest of the menu. They're that good -- tender crumb, real flavor, none of that cloying sugar‑bomb nonsense. They even offer gluten‑free and vegan versions of some, which somehow manage to taste like actual cupcakes instead of punishment for dietary restrictions. There is a full breakfast menu, and it looks legitimately appealing... but I keep getting ambushed by the pastry case before I make it that far. One day I'll branch out. Today is not that day. If you're in Oak Park and want a bakery where the classics are done right and the cupcakes are dangerously habit‑forming, this is the one.

got a slice drink and a cookie + loaf of bread, all were good but the pizza was bussin . the…read moreservice was good, all the baristas were nice and helpful. I love the old school general store type vibe mixed w/ a new age ambiance.

The offerings are great, but the space is way too tiny to move around in. Head in knowing what you…read moreneed because it's essentially single file with no chance of back stepping once you are in!

i ordered the cookie cupcakes, coconut, lemon coconut, key lime and caramel. They where all…read morefabulous, not to sweet, perfectly balanced creaminess of the filling/frosting and the specific flavor of the cookie. I will be back to try more and get at least a dozen more cookie cupcakes to share with family on father's day!

These precious cookies are Small little pies. Not as sweet and not as much filling. Much better…read morethan a traditional cookie , it's a small tart. Power packed flavors and very enjoyable. I cut my cookie into 4 pcs, to try several flavors. The pecan pie, apple pie & very berry . These are Perfect for Thanksgiving. Can't believe they were not sold out. Delicious. Must try and will return to try the chocolate flavors next time. Ty

The orange cardamom sticky bun and any of the shortbread cookies are my favorite! They have cookies…read morethat are in the permanent menu and then add a rotating cookie of the month flavor. I love their branding and everyone is always very friendly. They do have seating for smaller groups indoors and a few small table outdoors in the front. I am excited to return and try their drinks.

My husband and I had been staying at the Carleton Hotel across the street, and a woman at the hotel…read morerecommended Blackout Baking for my morning coffee. We arrived late morning, and the coffee shop wasn't crowded, but had a few patrons. It was a Sunday morning. It was really hot and humid outside, so we appreciated the air conditioning. We chose to sit at a table inside. I looked at the menu. I did feel that the coffee menu wasn't extravagant, as most of the items were pretty basic. My husband chose an iced chai, and I chose an iced coffee with nonfat milk. I appreciate places that carry nonfat milk, as several do not. The bakery menu was quite a bit more extravagant. My husband chose the banana cake, and I chose a parmesan truffle roll. Later, I noticed that they had an Italian Beef roll (a true Chicago specialty), but I had already ordered the parmasean truffle roll. Honestly the pastries were amazing. Service was fast and the coffee and chai were good. We sat inside and had some interesting chats with some of the customers. I think that that though the coffee menu is basic, the products are good. The bakery items are delicious, and it seems to be a real community hub where locals enjoy spending time.

Stopped into Francesca's Fiore for dinner on a Friday evening. The inside was quite large to hold…read moregroups of all sizes. I loved that they had a small outdoor patio to enjoy the weather and be connected with the busy downtown. Their menu had starters, pastas, pizzas, and entrees in a curated format. They serve wine and beer regularly but have a rotating specials menu for cocktails and food. Our server let us know that the bruschetta rotates weekly which is cool. For mains, I got the Ricotta Gnocchi. All of that pastas are clearly homemade. The gnocchi was certainly pillowy and paired nicely with the creamy truffle sauce. My husband got the Orecchiette pasta which could have had a more prominent sauce to it. Overall, the pasta was fresh and ingredients tasted of good quality. The portions for price point seemed a little off as dishes didn't come with a bread basket nor side salad. I wish we would have gotten either a bit more pasta or something else to make the price feel of value. Either way, this was a nice spot to enjoy good company at. Our server, Nina, could not have been nicer and more attentive to our group.

We moved to the area a year ago from the city and have had a seriously difficult time finding…read moredecent food. This by far was the best meal we have had! The food was excellent and the service was wonderful. Shawn was kind and attentive. The restaurant is child-friendly and has a nice ambiance to it. Thank you, Fiore!

The place was busy around 4:15 on a Saturday. I tried various donuts and cupcakes. The cupcake was…read morereally good. It was a lemony vanilla cake with a tie dye frosting that was a lovely light whipped cream style frosting. The Apple pastry was also really good. The staff was efficient and professional.

If you value your money please do not use Laurys bakery. If I could give zero stars I would . I…read moreordered a cake and the cake erupted like a volcano. I consulted a chef/baker and was informed structural damage. The top layer was too heavy to support the 12 inch bottom cake. The dowels were to far in the center. The owner did not want to take no responsibility for the downfall of this cake. Refused any type of compensation . The manager blamed it on the weather citing this usually happens to a cake when it is hot outside. Mind you this was Saturday 04Apr2026. The weather was 50 degrees. A cake should be able to substain that weather. People have parties in their backyard at 90 degrees with no problem. This was not a whip cream cake. Also the cake were kept in a cool environment.