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    Eli's Cheesecake

    4.1 (200 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Strawberry Cheesecake
    Rob Snow S.

    Taste of Chicago super sample short review: I am grading on what I had, the sample provided...and what the vendor thought would be the catch/draw for their restaurant. This cheesecake was delicious! They really have trapped a ton of flavor and sweetness (not too sweet) with the perfect textures. You get the silky smooth cream on top, with the incredible crunch of the crust. Absolutely would come to the actual location next time I'm in Chicago.

    Freezer in January 2024.
    Fiona Z.

    I was in the area in January this year and heard about this cheesecake outlet. Of course I couldn't resist. They have more than just cheesecakes; they also have other desserts like bars and pies. In January, I got some great cheesecakes at nice prices: * 7" tiramisu cheesecake sampler for $7.75 * 7" best of Eli's cheesecake sampler for $11.75 * 7" candy cheesecake sampler for $8 * Mini chocolate lava cake for $2 * Cuties (cheesecake bites) were 2 for $3 Honestly, it was hard to tell what was seconds because everything looked pretty good to me. There were some frosting/topping bits that might've not been up to par, but flavor certainly wasn't affected. There were also big, catering-size trays of goodies which, if I had refrigerator (and car) space, I would've happily snatched up. I froze the cheesecakes when I got home and thought they tasted great frozen as well (maybe even my preferred method for Eli's).

    Audra M.

    I have been a fan of Eli's for several years, but have never personally visited their store. I decided to go for their anniversary celebration that included slender slices of cheesecake for a budget-friendly 43 cents. The limit was 10 per customer, so it's a great deal. I highly recommend making a mental note for their celebration next summer toward the end of July. Obviously, with a deal like that, they were busy, but everything worked well with efficient employees restocking, hosting games and ringing up orders.

    Some of the best cheesecake, ever
    Gerry T.

    It's a Chicago institution but I would say it's also a national icon by now. Eli's cheesecake is available everywhere here in the Chicagoland area and I'm sure you can also order items online. Family owned, that's really impressive and they're still going strong since it's inception in the 80s. They have strong ties to Lou Malnati's, politics and the rat pack of decades long ago. Everyone has their favorites and I would say the plain cheesecake is really good, with coffee. The lemon bars were decent. The cheesecake slices dipped in chocolate are exceptional, but you have to earn that with a 6 mile run, prior to consumption. They have an unlimited line-up of different types of cheesecake. My suggestion is to try them all and stick to your favorite. FYI, I got a sheet of blueberry crumble bars and maybe those came out of the freezer from 1997? I couldn't eat the sheet so I ended up throwing that out. This was really hard to do because I really value my sweet snacks. Nonetheless, the advantage of coming to this factory/store is that they have awesome sales on items and several items are discounted beyond 50 percent off. The gentleman helping people that particular morning was very attentive and knowledgeable.

    Brownie cheesecake
    Jade Liza T.

    Can someone stop me? I love Eli's. It's like a go to cake place for me. I rather give or bring to a party Eli's rather than buy a cake from a store. It's worth it. When I buy it go full on panicked buying as if the store is closing. I buy 4 to 5 boxes at a time . I go over there at least 1x a month. Love love Eli's.

    Caitlin T.

    Went here during national cheesecake week and the deals were amazing! I got cheesecake slices for 50¢ each and a whole cheesecake for about $8! Eli's cheesecake is creamy and sweet! The store is very open and has a friendly atmosphere to it. The employees are very welcoming and sometimes give away free samples too.

    Alison Y.

    Was excited to come to the "flagship" shop though the location is really lacking, far from everything and I imagine that's why it was pretty empty on a Saturday afternoon. The establishment was very clean and had a wide array of frozen and fresh cheesecakes that I haven't seen at my local grocery store! Even better, they were having some really good St. Patrick's Day sales which offered some of the frozen slices at $1! I'd definitely recommend going online to see their sale calendar and plan your trip accordingly. I've only experienced Eli's with the basic cheesecake flavor. Tried some of the other flavors like strawberry, salted caramel/chocolate and double chocolate. Aside from the fact that they didn't taste too sweet, it all felt like average frozen cheese cake (even the fresh pieces we got from the display case). Prices were excellent with the sale, average without the sale, but overall the eating/flavorexperience was pretty average.

    Sampler Box
    Willy M.

    I received a package notification, I wasn't expecting anything. I go down to the package room and notice that there was a an Eli's Cheesecake waiting for me. WHOA! Comes in dried ice, cheesecake is frozen and was packaged nicely. I received the 8" Sampler Cheesecake. It's 3 small slices of original cheesecake, 3 small slices of their Turtle flavor, 3 small slices of the White Chocolate Raspberry, and lastly 3 small slices of Apple Streusel. All the flavors were very good, my personal fave would be the apple streusel flavor. Cheesecake was very good, quite creamy, more on the lighter side, not the thick cheesecake style. I kept the cheesecake in the freezer but allowed it to defrost in the refrigerator for a full day before I dove into it the following day. When I used to live in the Midwest and a short train ride to Chicago, I honestly never heard of Eli's Cheesecake before, but glad I got this sampler in the mail to try this. Very good cheesecake, and would recommend this and a good option to send as a gift. Can't wait for another package notification!

    Eli's Cheesecake. Celebration Sampler. Plain Cheesecake, Turtle Cheesecake, White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, Apple Streusel Cheesecake.
    Daniel B.

    Eli's Cheesecake is very good. They make great gifts. We've gone through two Celebration Samplers (via Tastes of Chicago; thank you, Tom E). The Celebration Sampler is an 8-inch cheesecake that comes with four flavors (two slices of each flavor). I'd rank them as follows: 1. Original Plain 2. Apple Streusel 3. White Chocolate Raspberry 4. Turtle My wife disagrees with me and would probably place Turtle higher and move Original down the list. All of the flavors are yummy; I just prefer plain cheesecake. Generally, all of the flavors are rich, smooth, and creamy with a nice, buttery crust. This is high-quality cheesecake. The product arrives looking just like the advertised photos. It also looks just as good as it tastes. It will make you happy. Tastes of Chicago charges $68.99 for two samplers ($34.50 each), UPS standard shipping included. Four samplers are $102.99 ($26.25 each). We got each of our samplers as part of a pizza-ribs-cheesecake combo ($94.99 per combo). Eli's has been around since 1980. They hand-make and slow-bake their cheesecakes in small batches. They also decorate them by hand. You can order a wide variety of Eli's cheesecakes and other desserts, shipped to anywhere in the US, at https://shop.elicheesecake.com/. You don't necessarily have to go through Tastes of Chicago. If you've never had Eli's Cheesecake before, I recommend it.

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    Awesome place ! They have a cafe & outlet store. Cheesecake & coffee, cakes . Great place for family & friends

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    Thanks for stopping by, we hope to have you back soon!

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    Thanks for always including us in your special celebrations!

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    I really like Eli's cheesecake. I tried the cherry. Nice store with a lot of options. A solid stop in the area.

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    Thanks for stopping by Jessica!

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    Outstanding! Love their store, great variety and selection. Always a Chicago tradition.

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    Thanks for stopping by Eli's Cheesecake World!

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    Great deals on imperfections, throw some whipped topping on and nobody can see. lol

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    Jennivee’s Bakery - Ube dark chocolate cake

    Jennivee’s Bakery

    4.4(715 reviews)
    7.7 miLakeview
    $$

    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!

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    Kasama - Lumpia Shanghai

    Kasama

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    7.4 miWest Town, Ukrainian Village
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    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 :-)

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    Kasama - Breakfast sandwich: soufflé egg, longanisa, cheese, hash brown

    Breakfast sandwich: soufflé egg, longanisa, cheese, hash brown

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    Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park - Cinnamon Roll (~$7)

    Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park

    4.0(1.8k reviews)
    10.2 miThe Loop
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    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.

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    Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park - Seats are hard to find .. busy spot!

    Seats are hard to find .. busy spot!

    Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park - Turkey Bacon & Egg Croissant (~$11) w Avocado (~$2)

    Turkey Bacon & Egg Croissant (~$11) w Avocado (~$2)

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    Sugar Moon Bakery - Espresso cornflake cookie

    Sugar Moon Bakery

    4.8(111 reviews)
    4.5 miLogan Square

    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.

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    Sugar Moon Bakery - Inside of Focaccia ($5/slice) - harissa cauliflower, caramelized onion, gouda, cheddar, rosemary. Delicious.

    Inside of Focaccia ($5/slice) - harissa cauliflower, caramelized onion, gouda, cheddar, rosemary. Delicious.

    Sugar Moon Bakery - Inside of Sweet Brioche ($5.50) - cara cara orange & passionfruit filling. It's nice: the dough is rich and chewy.

    Inside of Sweet Brioche ($5.50) - cara cara orange & passionfruit filling. It's nice: the dough is rich and chewy.

    Sugar Moon Bakery - Chai cinnamon roll, espresso cornflake cookie, banana pudding croissant

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