My eat healthy all day mindset cracked at about 7pm when I was hankering for something sweet. I…read morepulled up Yelp and found this sweet little gem just a few blocks from my hotel- too convenient, I clearly caved. I stopped by to grab a still warm chocolate chip walnut cookie and it did not disappoint. It was very dense and large so, I stretched it over two days... it was lovely. You can smell their cookies down the street and the staff were friendly during my visit. I believe they have multiple locations throughout the city. Enjoy!

Levain Bakery is a worthy stop to make while in Chicago. Some of the tasty cookie flavors include…read moreTwo Chip Cocolate Chip, and chocolate chip walnut. These cookies are the real deal - great taste and when fresh, they melt in your mouth. Cookies that have been taken home can also be reheated and still taste great. To heat up a cookie, put a damp paper towel over the cookie and heat up the cookie for 10-15 seconds in the microwave.

I've been to Jennivee's twice now and I also got my college graduation cake from here last year for…read morepick-up! They did a beautiful job. For my graduation cake, I chose the tres leches and it was so creamy, moist, and delicious. I basically ate half of the cake by myself lol. This most recent time, I needed a snack and wanted something sweet. Everything here looks amazing and I'm sure tastes amazing too, so it's hard to choose. I chose to get the berry chantilly cake slice since it was a hot day, and it was the perfect refreshing treat! It was soooo good.

If you have a sweet tooth, you've got to treat yourself to a cupcake from Jennivee's! A friend and…read moreI came here for an afternoon pick-me-up and it did not disappoint. We got two cupcakes to share -- the purple velvet and the main squeeze. The purple velvet is ube butter cake, ube mousse, and ube cake crumbs. The ube flavor is both sweet and nutty and the mousse topping was light and delicious. The main squeeze is lemon cake filled with lemon curd, cream cheese frosting, and a buttercream lemon on top. Both were incredible, but my favorite was the lemon! I loved that the lemon flavor was light, and the cream cheese frosting balanced it out really nicely. The space is so cute inside! It's also a lot larger than I was expecting. We grabbed a seat at one of the tables inside to enjoy our treats. I will definitely be back with my toddler for a cupcake date soon!

Excellent service the food was very delicious. I had a pork belly bun, buried, sweet and soft. The…read morealmond cookies are excellent as well!

This cash-only bakery is the oldest bakery in Chicago Chinatown. I stopped by while in Chinatown…read moreand 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.

I hate to say it, but absolutely worth the hype. We got in line around 8am on a dreary Sunday…read moremorning, and we were still the 20th party or so in line. The line moved fairly quickly, I think we got seated at 9:20! Even though the wait was pretty diabolical, the brunch was absolutely worth it. The pastries were delicious (had a hard time choosing, they all looked amazing), but the breakfast sandwich... perfection. Salty longaniza, fluffy egg, and soft brioche. Perfect for impressing out-of-town friends and a brunch that's a whole experience!

My boyfriend is Filipino so we had to try this spot while we were visiting Chicago…read more we used the preorder link at 8:50am and the items were ready for pickup at 11:15am we ordered: -- ube basque: 7/10 it didn't really have much ube flavor -- chocolate caramel tart: 7.5/10 the tart was perfect but the chocolate and caramel together makes it a little too sweet - the pieces on the top unfortunately didn't add to the taste -- truffle croissant: 10/10 wow this was amazing! I actually don't like truffle or croissant but this was flaky, and the rock sugar (I think that's what it is?) on top is so addicting. the cream truffle filling was flavorful but not overpowering -- longanisa egg sandwich + hashbrown: 7/10 just wasn't a standout for me -- mushroom adobo: 8/10 it was flavorful - I would order again but not sure it's worth almost $20 for drinks, we both got the hot yam but my boyfriend got it iced and I got it hot -- it tasted better iced but it was still lacking in ube flavor. the coffee also didn't taste strong enough for me personally honestly I really wanted to like this place more but for almost $100 for everything and the long wait, I expected at least half of the items to be perfect but I felt like only the truffle croissant felt like a 10/10 for me I will say the staff was very sweet though -- maybe it's a better experience dining in, so I think next time I will wake up early to eat inside and hopefully be able to give a higher rating :-)

This was my fiancé and I's first stop once we arrived in Chicago. It was recommended to us from a…read morefriend. I was skeptical at first because it is a local chain, rather than a singular location. However, it lived up to the hype. Service: it was extremely busy when we came in. The line was almost out the door. They have a system in place for ordering and seating so it worked well and fast given how busy they were. We didn't have any questions on where to order or where to stand when waiting for a seat. The staff were friendly and helped us find a spot to sit at. Ambiance: classic cafe in a city. Loud chatter, but it's a vibe. Very colorful and fun interior with cool textural elements. We had a seat that was facing the street so it was fun to people watch as we sipped and ate. Food: amazing breakfast selection! We ordered the morning sandwich and barbacoa bowl. The morning sandwich had THICK scrambled eggs which were super soft and tasty. I could've used more salsa verde on it. The bread was barely toasted. I'd rate the sandwich a 3.8/5. It got the job done. The barbacoa bowl was "really good" according to my fiancé. A great source of protein, fresh ingredients, nice flavor, and great portions. He would rate it a 5/5. Coffee: I am a coffee snob so I am quite harsh when it comes to reviewing it. Their machine is a cute La Marzocco. Appropriate sized "for-here" glasses according to the drinks. Plus, they were really cute. Wide variety of drink selection from your standards to the more girly-drinks (if there is such a thing). We ordered a cappuccino and small hot mocha. Latte art 4.5/5, temperature 5/5, flavor 4/5. The espresso didn't stand out to me, very standard flavor profile. However, the chocolate in the mocha was delicious. It's more of a rich, dark chocolate. Nice thin layer of foam. Would recommend to try at least once when you're in Chicago! Glad to have stopped in.

I walked over from my hotel right at the time they opened, and it was raining. There was no line,…read moreonly a handful of people waiting for their order. I got the pistachio croissant, shakshouka pastry, and berry crunch oatmeal. It took about 20-25 minutes, which made no sense because the pastries are in the case and the oatmeal......is oatmeal. I suspect they opened without having all of their prep done because the delay made no sense. Their staff looked frantic. The croissant wasn't filled, it just had pistachio cream on the top with a couple of nuts. I would order the shaksouka pastry again. The egg was cooked well, and the tomato was very good. They were supposed to heat it up, but it wasn't warm.

Great bakery - and a welcome addition to Bridgeport neighborhood!…read more High end pastries. Sweet and savory. Flavor profile skews toward European style, but some Asian influence. Pastries are all delicious, and on the expensive side ($5-8 per pastry). They have a couple of tables and seats inside, okay for eating your food but not a great working cafe. I'll come back. Thank you Fat Peach!

Wonderful little bakery off the beaten path enough you can flame your friends for not having been…read moreyet. * Consistent pastries are delicious: Ham and Cheese = Favorite * Coffee is quality *Pastry texture is flaky, airy, delightful. * Some of the sweet pastries are a little too sweet at times, the frosting filling combo can feel mildly overwhelming. But I wasn't allowed to have much sugar growing up so my tastebuds are weak to that.

Glorious. One-of-a-kind. Amazing. Definitely some of the best pastries I've had in Chicago…read morerecently. If you haven't made it over to Sugar Moon yet, it's well worth a trek out of the way! We visited around noon on a Sunday, and after reading the reviews here, I wasn't optimistic there would be many pastries left. Maybe I should play the lottery, because luckily there was no line and a pretty good selection of pastries left. The staff were super friendly and there were so many unique flavors of baked goods. We decided to split several and opted for the blueberry cloud cookie, chai cinnamon roll, banana pudding croissant, espresso cornflake cookie, and potato focaccia. The shop was more of a small take-out operation, so we took the pastries to a nearby park to eat. Everything was absolutely divine! The group favorite was the focaccia- the creamy potatoes and cheese brought a rich flavor that was perfectly balanced by the fluffy bread. The chai roll was perfectly soft and delicately spiced, completed with that soft cream cheese frosting and gooey center we all like to see. My personal favorite was the banana pudding croissant- the dough was so crispy that I'm pretty sure others could hear the bite, and there was a generous amount of filling with fresh bananas and visible vanilla beans in the whipped cream. The espresso cookie was super soft- while I couldn't taste the espresso very clearly, I absolutely *loved* the caramel-coated cornflakes topped with sea salt. Super unique and would definitely order again. Despite their decadent appearances, none of the pastries were too sweet. Already plotting a return visit and can't recommend this shop enough!

There is a reason this place is soooo popular and has a line out the door right when they open. It…read moreis AMAZING! All their pastries are fresh and made with seasonal ingredients so you will always be getting something new. I got there 30 mins after they opened and had to wait outside for around 15 mins but the line does move fast. There is very limited seating inside so plan to just grab and go. I tried their banana pudding croissant and raspberry scone. The croissant melted in my mouth, it was so flakey and buttery. The raspberry scone was soft and sweet enough. Awesome spot in Logan Square! One of my favorite bakeries in Chicago.

Window shopping at Magnolia bakery. Banana pudding bar, yes please!…read more Please come and create your own adventure.

Kinda of a mixed bag here…read more Flourless chocolate cake: 2/5. Probably the driest flourless chocolate cake that i have ever had. Banana pudding: 4/5. I am not a big fruit pudding fan, but this was really well done. The chunks of banana really help make this so good

Wow... cherry pie, everything is special and yummy! Cakes, cookies ... mini tarts are exceptional!read more

Just sad I didn't discover this pastry shop sooner! On a Friday afternoon, they were bustling! They…read morehad some different indoor seating options, most of which were occupied by either people working or friends chatting. It was a pleasant atmosphere and cute decor, but I ended up taking my goods to go. It was hard to decide between all the enticing options but the friendly woman working the register pointed me to their popular chocolate cake and it did not disappoint! More of a mousse than a cake but it was rich and utterly divine. I also tried their spinach feta croissant, which was ok but I'm not convinced the right vessel for that filling. I also appreciated some of their baked goods were reasonable prices so you could easily try something for under $5 or alternatively splurge for the finer pastries.

This is my favorite place for pastries and baked items. It's my go-to spot whenever I'm craving…read morecake. This location also has a seating area with tables, and during the summer they have outdoor seating too. You can pick the items you want on a tray and then go to the counter to place your order. I have ordered birthday cakes for my friends from here many times. One time I forgot to pre-order, but luckily they had cakes available to buy right away, which was really helpful. Definitely recommend!

Nice location. Clean. Bright and has a wide selection of delicious looking pastries. Coffee is…read moresolid and the cups right up my alley. Firm. Strong and secure. Friendly workers make it a nice place for a quick snack.