This is my absolute most favorite bakery. So this is my ode to the bakery and Dom, who is a gem of…read morean employee there. I've been a customer of almost 10 years and have been obsessed since they first opened their doors at a different location. I literally live an hour away without traffic and even longer with traffic, but I make sure to stop by or send someone else to get it for me at least once a month or more. I love the amazing cakes that are so delicious and unique but on top of that, it is Asian owned, LGBTQ supporting, etc. A lot has changed since their little storefront with no seating. The bakery is now a full on cafe and I'm so happy to see how much they've grown and how successful they are. And while it is glorious, I will say I miss the sweet neighborhood charm and great customer service it used to have. Getting in touch with the bakery through phone or text can be tough and to be honest, sometimes one of the people working there is kind of...very mean. It had me questioning if I should keep coming back. I just love this bakery so much though and being raised by parents that had a small food business, I can't help but want to support. I had a particularly difficult last minute request for the bakery a few weeks ago and I was reminded why this place is so great. It had been YEARS since I made this specific request, which was an order for a slice of cake for every flavor and a cupcake for every flavor. This is a BIG and time consuming request, especially if it's last minute. Unfortunately I come to the city whenever the traffic isn't atrocious, so it's always last minute. Dom absolutely pulled through though. Even though there were other employees there (I saw two others but one disappeared and then another male was kind of walking around the cafe and such), Dom took this giant request and fulfilled it himself. The other gentleman (not the mean person previously mentioned) was actually who I made the request to, but he told Dom to do it. I was kind of confused why they didn't do it together but idk, maybe the other guy isn't allowed to handle food? Who knows. Regardless, this request obviously took a long time and the line was getting longer; people were getting a little restless but Dom stayed calm but was swift. I swear he was moving faster than most people in the industry could with a cake knife like that. He was not impatient or rude to me at all. He was just there to do his job as fast and well as possible. It's so rare to see that type of work ethic. He is also so obviously proud of the bakery and the food they serve which makes you feel good about being a patron there. So although I continue to have an unpleasant experience with one particular employee there, Dom keeps my love for this bakery alive. He reminds me of what this bakery was like when they first opened their doors. I hope Dom is cherished there and I bet he is considering his work ethic. I will continue to support this bakery and I recommend everyone else to support as well. It may not be that small little shop anymore but Dom is a reminder of the heart of the place.

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.

Our experience with Bittersweet Bakery was exceptional from beginning to end. We ordered our…read morewedding cake from Bittersweet, and they made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. The cake tasting was a wonderful experience, giving us plenty of delicious options to choose from while helping us create the perfect cake for our special day. Throughout the entire process, their communication was outstanding. They kept us informed every step of the way and worked directly with our wedding venue, "Firehouse Chicago", to coordinate the delivery and logistics. Everything was handled seamlessly, and our cake arrived exactly as planned without a single issue. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but Bittersweet's professionalism, organization, and proactive approach gave us one less thing to worry about. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellent customer service truly stood out. One feature we especially love is that they keep the recipe and design of your wedding cake on file. Every anniversary, they can recreate your wedding cake or a cake in any size you choose. We've continued this tradition, and each anniversary cake has been just as delicious as the original while bringing back wonderful memories of our wedding day. If you're looking for a bakery that is responsive, dependable, and delivers an outstanding product, I highly recommend Bittersweet Bakery for your wedding cake or any bakery needs. They responded promptly to our questions and requests, unlike some businesses that never replied to estimate inquiries. Their customer service and quality were truly exceptional. A heartfelt thank you to Samuel who conducted the Cake Tasting and the entire staff at Bittersweet Bakery for helping make our dream wedding a reality. We will always be grateful and look forward to celebrating many more anniversaries with your incredible cakes.

The pastries at bittersweet will never disappoint. I grew up going to this bakery and the quality…read morehas never wavered. The quiche is always fantastic, and anything out of the pastry case is a must. Drinks are good as well! Such a cozy spot to grab coffee with a friend (or give in to the temptation of snagging a pastry on your way to the brown line)

I have been going to Iced for many years for all my bakery needs, and they truly exceed my…read moreexpectations everytime. David is very professional, talented and truly goes above and beyond to perfect every order. Every cake looks beautiful, tastes amazing and truly sweetens up every event with all my guests asking where I got these perfect cakes from. Thank you for everything you do David.

I have ordered a cake from here multiple times and it has always been perfect and delicious! We…read morealways get asked where we got the cake from and have referred many people to this bakery. It is always on time, quality and design is perfect and the location is easy to find. Everyone is respectful and enjoyable to work with.

Overpriced but good. One cookie, the chocolate chip was really good, chippy peanut was ok, doodle…read more(not pictured) was pretty aweful. At $5 a pop I had a bit of a sticker shock. In their defense they're not small & texture is damn near neutral because it's not overt soft nor crunchy. What drew me hear initially was the custom cakes & I may return but with my budget better managed.

OMG! Try the Ube cake, it is amazing! The huge slice, the frosting Im glad I don't live too close…read moreor I would be here 4 times a week. Quaint place and the staff were so welcoming and helpful. Check them out!

When our big boy turned 3, all he wanted for his party was a Thomas the Train cake. We contacted…read moreKim from BellaTiers and explained to her what we wanted, how many people we were having and what flavors. WOAH. This cake was seriously amazing. A-mazing. When the birthday boy laid eyes on it, all he could say was, "oh my GOSH!". She crafted a Rice Krispie Thomas for the top that was so perfect, it looked like a toy. The decorations were beautiful and the cake was delicious. I guess I kinda figured that when so much effort goes into decorating that you end up with dry cake. Not the case! I passed out her number to 3 party attendees who wanted her to make cakes for them. We've also ordered one for the baby shower I'm co-hosting this weekend. Can't wait to see how amazing the next cKe is!

I cannot say enough great things about Kim. Her cakes are amazing!!! We get compliments all the…read moretime at our parties. We've only used her for big events for the last 7 years. She is extremely talented and her cakes are a work of art. The cake itself is not dry and very flavorful. She also will make unique flavors eying lavender, rose, prickly pear, etc. Flavors you are not used to hearing that make your taste buds dance.

Sweet Mandy B's did our cutting cake for our wedding and it was fantastic! Looked beautiful, tasted…read moregreat. Communication was super easy, delivery & coordination with our planner was smooth, and the price point was fantastic - way less than what I had expected. We are so grateful we got to use a local bakery for our wedding and would recommend!

I have ordered from Sweet Mandy bees at least 30 times I have never received an order like this…read moreone. I can't even blame the delivery driver because the condition of the desserts are so bad. Something is clearly going on at this bakery, and I am very disappointed.

I ordered these through DoorDash so I cannot comment on the actual bakery but the baked goods are a…read more10/10! They have a great variety & all taste amazing.

The guava and cheese pastry at Kleins is absolutely amazing! The cafe itself is adorable and they…read morehave a few indoor and outdoor tables. The cold brew and latte were both spot on. We shared the stuffed bagel which was savory and delicious, although more garlic buttery than I expected so am glad we shared it. They have plenty of sweet and savory pastries to choose from and my friend highly recommended their bagel sandwiches!

My girlfriend ordered a cake for me for my birthday from this bakery and it was AMAZING!!! She…read moreknows I'm a dinosaur nerd and that I love disco stuff so she told them that I wanted a dinosaur disco cake and this place made the most impressive birthday cake I've literally ever seen in real life. And it tasted incredible too. The cake was yellow cake with vanilla buttercream and strawberries and I highly recommend it. Definitely order a custom cake from this place or even just order a standard cake because it tastes so good. Thank you for the best birthday cake ever :)

The cake turned out so amazing. The decoration was simple but gorgeous! I'm not typically a cake…read moreperson but these cakes are so delicious so moist and just the right amount of sugar! Loved it must try!!!

A great experience. I went with my wife and two of our children. My wife asked about gluten free…read moreoptions, and the woman behind the counter was so nice and helpful. She fully explained all the options, which were many and all delicious looking. We ordered and after she gave us all a free macaron. Food was delicious on top. We are thinking about getting birthday cakes there.

This cute bakery is located across the street from the Chicago Pizza And Oven Grinder Company. The…read moresweet smell inside is warm and inviting. I tried a sample of their winter bliss Buche and it was creamy and delicious. The prices are steep, $5 for a chocolate chip cookie, $4.25 butter croissant, $5.25 banana muffin, and $8 a Chicago Bears sugar cookie. I wasn't impressed with the $4.75 Pain Au Chocolate I got. For the price, I was expecting a lot more than a dry and lack luster pastry. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

They have the best LATTE! Everybody is nice, and location is very acessible by the train. My…read morefavorite coffee shop!!!

The storefront looks unassuming as it is right next to the Belmont station, but Pedestrian cafe is…read moreone of the best places for working remotely with plenty of seats and outlets. The menu items are priced higher than average, but the Charlatte and sourdough cinnamon roll are amazing. The workers are all super friendly and attentive. Highly rec!