Defloured is the place I go when I need to feel "normal" with celiac and eat some GF treats that aren't dry and crumbling. The banana bread is indistinguishable from one with gluten. My new obsession is the hummingbird cake-- or anything with Defloured's cream cheese frosting! read more

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I have to update my review since my last one because, since then, I have tried so many more items. Defloured is a gluten-free dream come true. A real blessing to the Chicago gluten-free food scene. Previously, I had only tried items stocked at Whole Foods. I've now tried SO many of their goodies directly from their bakery, local cafés, and retailers. No matter where I've purchased their goodies from, the items are always fresh. I've never purchased a stale item. It always amazes me that despite their large selection, they are able to maintain freshness of all of their items. It's hard to pick favorites, but some of my favorite items are the brownies, with the Cosmic Brownie being my number one. It's so rich and fudgy, and everyone I've had taste it has had the same wide-eyed reaction. It's amazing. The cookies are phenomenal. I love the standard chocolate chip cookies. Also, the oatmeal peanut chocolate chip cookies are seriously addictive and a favorite of mine. They're crispy on the edges with the perfect chew, have actual whole peanuts in the batter, and the perfect peanut butter flavor. The cookie sandwiches are one of my top choices and a must-try! The chocolate chip with peanut butter buttercream is amazing, as is the peanut butter s'mores. I also love everything lemon from here. The lemon mini loaves and the lemon poppy seed loaf slice are absolutely perfect. Some of the other items I've really enjoyed are the pecan blondie, magic bar, peanut butter bar, cupcakes, whoopie pie, cake pops, cinnamon crumb cake, Pucks of Love (which reminds me of MOD Pizza's No Name Cake, which I love), and the Earl Grey mini loaf. The cake slices of the week are always a great pick too. They always have fun and delicious combinations, and they always keep me wanting to pop in and try the latest one. I know there are two types of people: people who LOVE sugar and prefer a thick, sweet buttercream, and people who scrape off the frosting and only eat the cake. Their frosting is definitely for the sugar lovers out there--I personally love it! Don't snooze on Defloured. Give it a try--you won't be disappointed. read more

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If I could eat from defloured every day I would. Gluten free treats that even my wheat-friends drool over. Cannot wait for my birthday cake from them - ordering now!! read more

If you are gluten free (or not), this is a must-visit bakery. The variety of baked goodies is incredible with lots of fun flavor combinations. Cookies, bars, cake pops, and more. We were most impressed by the fluffy consistency of the cake pops. The bars were rich and fun. The lemon poppy seed loaf was super lemony and again, the consistency was fantastic. They also offer nut-free and vegan options and staff is very mindful of any dietary restrictions. I would definitely return next time I'm in town! read more

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As part of planning our friends' baby shower, finding a gluten free bakery was a must. Thankfully, one of them had stumbled upon Defloured when exploring Andersonville. We filled out a thorough form and reached out to their team a couple of months before the shower. Kelly emailed us back confirming our vision and what they could do for us and everything was confirmed within days. Fast forward to our delivery day, we were contacted via text with an estimated delivery time and not only were they on time, they gave us pro tips to ensure our baked goods remained fresh for our guests later that day. I think the photos speak for themselves, but the Defloured team did a beautiful job with our themed cake and their cookie and bar tray was also delicious. Equally as important, our guests with celiac raved about their experience consuming them. read more

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My friend ordered from here for a girls game night. It is a gluten free bakery! The treats were delicious! We had snickerdoodle cookies, brownies and cake pops. The cookies were so soft and very tasty! Can't wait to try more items. read more

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Ordered over the phone an the staff were super nice. They offer delivery with a fee and a minimum purchase order. Both the person I spoke to on the phone and the delivery person were very nice and kind. The baked good here were amazing. The cosmic brownie was delicious and reminded me of a fudge bar. The Brookies were also very good. The cookies were not too sweet and tasted so fresh. Definitely recommend read more

This bakery is amazing! You can't even tell it's gluten free. We ordered a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting from here for my husband's birthday last year and everyone loved it (non gluten free folks included). They have other good treats too. The actual bakery doesn't have seating but there is a bench outside. We will be ordered from here for my husbands birthday probably every year! read more

Best gluten-free Yum's in Chicago that I tried for few years in the wonderful Neighbourhood that I lived in the seventies & now living walking distance. If you are gluten free or vegan you need to check this place out!!!!! read more

A gluten free bakery that sells an array of sweet goods. The customer service was very good. This is a to go place as there is no place to sit and dine. Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie with Peanut Butter Buttercream 4/5. This was very good desert the cookie was a little too sweet for me but the buttercream was not which I thought would be. I'm not a big fan of butter cream but this is something I would actually probably get again. That's how I know it's good. Definitely check them out! read more

This has been my go to bakery for several years in the city. As someone with celiacs it's always so disheartening to have bare bones desserts or ones that are so hard and crumbly that they're barely appetizing. Defloured is simply THE BEST. I don't feel that I have to sacrifice or compromise anything when ordering sweets, here, and all of my non-celiac's family and friends who I have brought desserts to have also said that it is some of the best desserts they've ever had. Recently I had a red velvet whopee which was so light and airy and delicious that I wish I had more of them. They have more savory options if you're looking for that as well and we've gotten holiday orders from them over the years that have all turned out spectacular. If you're anywhere near Andersonville you must come here! read more

Heaven. Actually Nirvana. Options for gf and df pastries are few and far between, but then finding gf and df and even vegan pastries that are insanely delicious may single-handedly be the reason I need to move Chicago. I had the earl grey bundt cake at Ridman's coffee and had to visit the bakery itself (just 0.5 miles up the street). I savored every dense delectable crumb. It was a perfect earl grey flavor light and slightly herbal but very subtle and the cake intensely was moist and flecked with tea. At the bakery I got the lemon poppyseed loaf (DF and gf), a thick slice that was more similar to bread texture than cake. It was so good and the hint of icing around the edge was a perfect lemony compliment. The oatmeal cookie sandwich was too sweet for me however the texture of the cookie was cinnamony and chewy so I can see why it is a popular choice. The lemon blueberry pound cake was okay (comparatively, but it was still so good I wolfed it down so fast). I wish it had more blueberries. I would get the lemon poppyseed loaf over that. Then the vegan slutty brookie. I figured this was a good way to try more baked goods at once and WOW. So many textures and flavors that change with each bite. The brownie was exquisite with a crystallized crisp exterior with a rich chocolate flavor and chips. There was a chocolate chip cookie and Oreo woven in there with all the flavors of nostalgia and comfort all in one treat. 10/10 bakery! Great gifts for anyone with dietary restrictions and does a wonderful job providing a way for all to participate in the delicious joy of sharing a sweet treat. Thank you Defloured. I will certainly be back my next visit. read more

Loved everything about this bakery. They had some fantastic choices all freshly made. The service was fantastic. Friendly ,knowledgeable about everything in the case. Bought 3 vegan desserts and they were delicious. read more

Defloured is a GF bakery that offers cakes, bars, cupcakes, cookies, sandwich cookies, whoopie pies, scones, breads, cake pops, bundts, cream puffs, and event bake-at-home chicken pot pies. I tried their Raspberry Bar, and it was pretty good - there was a food ratio of the crunch and the raspberry filling. This was refrigerated, so it was a little hard - not sure if one could 'thaw' it out or warm it up a bit, which I'm sure it would have been better. Very easy to place orders - they only request that it's made in about 7-10 days in advance. Friendly service! +GF bakery +tasty raspberry bars read more

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5 star customer service and my dad said the cake is the best he's come across since becoming gluten and soy free. He said the cake gave him a sense of relief because he didn't have to worry about cross contamination. I'd like to thank the staff for providing bakery items to people with restricted diets read more

I've heard Defloured is the gold standard for gluten-free bakeries, and they did not disappoint. For starters, the selection is endless. Cupcakes, cakes, pies, brownies, cookies, you name it and Defloured has it. Next, everything is incredible. I had a red velvet cake pop and it was probably the best cake pop I've ever had. For those of you who are afraid of gluten-free food, don't be because Defloured does it right. Lastly, the value is completely reasonable. Their prices are completely in-line with other bakeries in the city and they do baked goods better. If you have a sweet tooth, make the trip up to Andersonville. read more

Very yummy! I saw someone say this was not only the best GF bakery in Chicago, but the best bakery period and I doubted it at first, bit believe it now! We got the cheddar biscuit, everything scone, cinnamon role, curry galette, and a 7 layer bar and they were all delicious! Way better than any other GF spot in town, or in any other towns I've been to! read more

Stopped by to pick up a birthday treat for a bestie of mine that is gluten free. There is absolutely a reason for this establishment to have the well known reputation in the city for serving and baking some of the best gluten and vegan desserts around. Prepare to wait rain or shine outside of the bakery, they will come and personally take your order. Pick your items from the window, full cake options available upon request. We picked a carrot cake and also took a small box of baked goods for a snack! Tried the chocolate zucchini Bundt cake. Oh my word, moist and truly decadent. Whether you are gluten free or not, everyone MUST try defloured! read more

Defloured - Display of fabulous bakery items to choose from - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Defloured can hold up against any bakery in the city even without gluten!! Their ginger chocolate cookies and pucks of love are two of my favorites. The cakes are moist and don't crumble like so many other gluten free baked goods. The staff have done a lovely job decorating cakes I've ordered for birthdays. Highly recommend, for anyone not just gluten-free friends! read more

I always buy one of their dreamy, delightful ('delight-full') treats when I can! A bit(e) of Heaven on Earth! Defloured is a blessing for we gluten-free people who love sweets! Cynthia S. read more

Best bakery in Chicago. Especially love the creme pies and the baguettes! Always tasty & the staff is great.

This gluten-free bakery serves up some amazing, high-quality treats, and they have several vegan options to choose from as well. All of the bakery options are displayed in the windowfront, and a store employee will come outside to take your order. It makes sense to not have everyone crammed into a limited space inside. Whether you are gluten-free or just like delicious treats, this bakery is a must-stop. read more

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So although we didn't select this provider for a wedding cake, GOOD GRIEF it was close. They make the most sweet, moist, tasty pastries in Chicago - and I have tried most places in Chicago for years. Why come to Defloured? Quality. Crazy quality ingredients and this son of a baker can tell the first bite you take. We did a tasting with red velvet cupcakes and the only person I know that makes better is mom. If you've not had cupcakes here, you've not had cupcakes in Chicago. Did I mention how ridiculously moist their pastries are? [No photos because ate them too fast again before phone came out of pocket.] read more

After years of enjoying this store, our recent purchase tasted stale, and made one of ys feel sick. We will not be back.0 read more

I don't know if I got overcharged but I paid $39.72 for one baguette and two 4 inch pies (one apple and one pecan). To me, that is outrageous! The whole bakery is gluten-free so it's not like they have to dedicate a special space for gluten-free or need to ensure no cross-contamination. The pies were good enough. It's a bakery... the pies were bakery quality. Not amazing, but good. The baguette was not so good. I understand its gluten-free so you cannot compare it to a traditional baguette. Regardless, it was ho-hum. We ended up throwing half of it out. Last year I bought the holiday cookies. I don't remember what I paid, but they were really good. read more

I originally wrote a review in 2019 when we first discovered Celiac in the family. Years later and this is STILL our favorite place for GF goodies. Any time we are in the city and can swing by, we do. We stock up and then freeze them to enjoy over the next month. Although - with 2 teen boys, they often don't even last that long. Run to this amazing place - you won't regret it! read more

During 2020 we discovered this bakery and it had surpassed every GF find since. Everything we get is also fresh, the service is fast, and it's a just a chill place to order. Despite moving well away from the city, my husband got me a cake for my birthday. It was such a magical surprise. Thank you guys for a fantastic treat! read more

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My sister picked up bakery goods for us gluten and dairy free folks and they were so good! For those that don't have gluten, you know what I mean when I say they were almost too good where you're questioning life and if you just got glutened! Glad to say that did not happen. I also do not have dairy so what I've tried was: an earl grey loaf, an iced oatmeal cookie, and a raspberry cookie bar. Everything was amazing. Oddly, I think my favorite was the bread. It was chewy (not crumbly) and had a mild pleasant sweet taste. Will definitely have to go in person next time I'm in the area. read more

After a year of walking past Defloured I finally decided to try out the bakery and I was highly disappointed. Anytime that I have walked past Defloured there was always a mini crowd of people so I thought that meant it was going to be good. I randomly decided since it was the holiday time I would grab a view treats to bring home and try out. I purchased a brownie and a peanut butter bar. The two items were what I would expect to cost in this area and with inflation occurring. The staff member that took my order and the other person that checked to make sure I was served were very friendly. I will say the desserts are beautifully displayed in the window. You cannot enter the shop, staff will take your order and bring out your items. I am aware that Defloured offers vegan and gluten free options but I didn't realize that means the flavor is taken out of the dessert. I am still in awe of how terrible the items I purchased were. The peanut butter bar tasted like they used peanut butter flavored protein powder. The chocolate at the bottom of the peanut butter bar was flavorless. The brownie was dry and not memorable. You normally cannot go wrong with a chocolate cake item but they beat the odds. The brownie was crumbling apart (as you can see in my photo). Unfortunately I couldn't finish the items and ended up tossing them which says a lot because I'm a sucker for sweets. I really cannot see myself ever coming back even for a redo especially with the amount of bakeries a stones throw away from Defloured. read more

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Can't say enough good things about this place. Positively delicious food, (never had anything I didn't like!) great service, and a very cute vibe. I am just so glad this place exists. Thank you for the recommendation, KG. Best coffee cake I've ever had- (with gluten or without!) read more

Gluten-free and delicious!! They make it look easy! I have tried so many gf baked goods and no one tops defloured! The service is great and there is no ambiance, but who cares! It's not a place to sit it's a take-away and it's amazing! Keep up the good work. read more

Amazing bakery! I literally have to take two trains and a bus to get there and I'll still do it every time I'm craving a solid good sweet treat. Being celiac has been so tough, and Defloured has helped my transition so much! Such nice and knowledgeable employees as well. read more

Hi Defloured team, if you ever change your recipes I will cry. I love how not overly sweet everything is here. I never considered myself a "sweets" person but now I am confused. Thank You. read more

Defloured - Raspberry crumble and sugar cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If, like me, you love baked goods, this place is worth the stop. If, additionally, you're gluten free and/or dairy free, making the trek here is a no brainer. This place is awesome!! Let me start with the experience. You get to the store front. See a gazillion delicious looking things in the display. Someone comes out to take your order (served with the midwestern friendliness I love). The tags are color coded by dairy free (pink) and vegan (green), and everything is gluten free! They also put a helpful list in the window to help you navigate. I bought 4 treats and wish I would have bought more. I split everything with my partner, who has no dietary restrictions. The verdict? + lemon and blueberry loaf - SO good. So fluffy. My partner couldn't believe it was gluten free. + vegan strawberry streusel bar - messy, topping crumbles off, a little dry, but still tasty + the slutty brookie - yaaasss! Like brownie batter, chocolate chip cookie, and Oreos mixed together. Couldn't stop mmmm-ing while eating. + oatmeal cream pie - nostalgic, satisfying, solid. It was a trek from our River North hotel but a worthwhile use of our zip car. It also looks easy to access by public transport and the neighborhood is cute to spend some time in. If you're on the fence, go! Can't wait to come back on my next visit to the city. read more

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This one would be a 5-star review if my interaction with some of the staff wasn't so awkward and uncomfortable. EVERYTHING we got tasted amazing. I didn't realize it was a gluten-free bakery when we walked up. I was blown away by the variety and flavors. Only bummer - if you do not want people walking into your business, and you expect them to know that, you should put a sign on the door. The only awkward moment I had was when I walked in the door and was treated like I was missing my head. Had there been a sign, I would not have walked in the door and created the awkwardness. read more

Easy to understand all the good reviews. The birthday cake I ordered for my wife was absolutely delicious. Possibly one of the best I've had, at least in recent memory. So my wife is a chooch as the birthday cake states. She has some dietary restrictions. I'm just a sweet head. I went on the website and emailed in the following order from the options listed: 6" Round Double Layer - $40 Serves 6-8 Sprinkle Me Delicious cake with vanilla frosting and filling I received a confirmation response and was able to pay. Service was perfect. My wife ended up being very happy with how the cake turned out. As I said earlier, we both loved it. I won't lie either. We ended up finishing the whole thing in 2 days. I don't regret this. My waste might but it went down so easy. I 100% recommend and I will definitely be back, probably for other delicious treats too. I live in the neighborhood and they do always have a little line with people picking up. read more

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Updating to report the pineapple upside-down cake is fabulous! The slutty brookie remains a stable item for us it's just perfect every time as is that vegan oatmeal cream pie cookie. The challah was a bit eggy for me so idk that I'll grab that again but I will say it was nice texture wise. I'll finish the loaf for sure but just not my favorite personally. read more

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All of their desserts I have had are absolutely delicious! Absolutely, 10 out of 10 and beats out gluten desserts! I have had both the slutty brownies and cake pops in both vegan and non-vegan and I can't tell which I love more. Also, everyone is super nice. read more

I found Defloured a couple of years ago when my husband was hospitalized. He was taken great care of by his nurse. My husband, when ill, is not easy to please and can be very high strung. I know his nurse had to put up with a lot so I wanted to show my gratitude by getting her a dessert. I asked her if she liked sweets but later discovered she has a gluten allergy. Knowing this I was challenged to find a gluten free bakery. Yelp came to the rescue and led me to Defloured. It hit all the marks and it was close to home. I made the 15 minute ride to Andersonville to check out the goods and place an order. I ended up finding the perfect set of cupcakes to gift her. Unfortunately when it came time to my husband's discharge she was off but before leaving we asked his discharge nurse to give them to her when she returned. I don't have gluten allergies however I was curious to know how gluten free treats taste. Weeks later, I made a return visit to the shop to try out their goods. I've returned many times since then and I have to say what I've purchased from them so far is absolutely delicious! Their cupcakes are so good and I just love their whoopee pies. Weekend parking is a little bit of a challenge along Clark and Balmoral but it appears parking eases up during the weekdays. Thankfully I no longer need to drive out to Andersonville to get my Defloured fix in. Luckily they have a tent at the Evanston outdoor farmer's market where I make occasional visits to satisfy my sweet tooth. I recently placed a pre-order for cupcakes to pick up at the farmer's market in person and when it came time for pick up the morning of they didn't have my order ready. In fact, my order wasn't on their truck! I already pre-paid a week prior and was bummed. The lady managing the tent sensed my disappointment and she did her best to make it right by having me speak to the owner Johanna. Johanna asked when I would return home and made an effort to get one of her employees to deliver what I had ordered within the hour. It was her quick thinking and willingness to correct the situation that turned it around for me. Regardless of my experience their desserts are consistently top notch with customer service to match. I definitely recommend. read more

Defloured - Half dozen vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting. - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I stopped by today and picked up some goodies for my family, which includes myself and another who cannot do both gluten or dairy (and then some regular gluten eaters too). So I bought lemon blueberry mini-breads (they taste like cake), vegan chocolate chip cookies, ginger chocolate cookies, and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. See photos. The quality cannot be beaten!! They are absolutely mouth-watering. I have been a customer for a long time by purchasing items from Sunset Foods and Whole Foods in the past because the store is far away. But today I made the trip from the suburbs. I hadn't visited since before covid and so now they do not allow people to enter: you must window-shop and then the attendant will come out twice: once to take your order and then again to bring you your items. It is a little confusing because just approaching the store, there will a lot of people milling about. I didn't know what was going on and I tried to walk into the store, but quickly read the sign. I didn't know who was in line or what was going on because there were no employees outside. I window-shopped and then ended up sitting on a bench because I didn't know the rules. It seems like what would be great would be some kind of a "road map" for customers like 1) window shop 2) line up 3) place order 4) pay and receive order. I think the window display could be a little more robust, maybe a stacked display case to take advantage of vertical space. I think a kiosk or some QR code to place an order might be great. You could even put a stand or podium that would give employees a more official spot to be. It seems like they have to do a lot of coming and going. In fact, some fun/witty vinyl/chalkboard lettering on the window glass could be a great way to communicate to customers how to shop. Anyway, I love the food - thanks again! :) read more

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