Good Ambler

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2 years ago

I think I've died and gone to heaven. An iced London Fog? Where has this been my whole life? The pastries here are incredible. The Blueberry Olive Oil danish is one of the best pastries I've ever had. The pastry was perfectly crispy and the blueberry paired so well with the olive oil. Theres copious seating so a great place to catch up on email or reading. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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Kay P.

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2 years ago

This is such a cute coffee shop in West Loop! The pastries looking incredible, I tried a seasonal latte - the iced gingerbread and it was amazing. Perfect amount of gingerbread flavor & sweetness. The place was pretty full on a Sunday afternoon but we were able to take out coffees and walk to Time Out Market nearby to find a place to sit. Would definitely go back to try more coffee and their pastries! read more

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David G.

4 months ago

We love this place for a coffee but it's always packed - for good reason! If there is a spot to sit, you should. This review is really about the chocolates. They are not to be missed. The truffles they regularly have are excellent. We bought of the. Valentine's large dark chocolate hearts willed with caramel, peanut butter and feuilletine crunch and it was AMAZING - looked beautiful and tasted out of this world. It was so good we when back to see if they had any leftover to sell (sadly no). We've never purchased any candy from there we did not like. read more

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Nicole B.

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Think polished and professional. I ordered my usual vanilla latte, and while it was decent, it didn't quite hit the mark for me. I prefer mine a bit sweeter, so if you enjoy a more strong coffee flavor, it might be right up your alley. Overall, it's a nice place. I would come back for a co-working day to soak in the West loop vibes. read more

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Catherine N.

1 year ago

An open, warm, high-ceilinged space for pastries, coffee, and light lunch items. An impressive display of both sweet and savory pasties await you when you get to the counter. The decor vibe is warm with luxe touches (e.g. dark woods, gold tones). The double-chocolate croissant is what does it for me. It's meticulously executed for a flaky exterior with a striped glossy glaze, and a bouncy airy interior (see the photos). Lines can be long in the morning on work days, so account for that. One time, a huge tray of peach pastries was getting placed while we waited and the woman in front of me said, "I could eat a whole tray of those." I probably could too. read more

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Ed D.

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This is a great place to get breakfast pastries and chai and mocha lattes. It's very pretty decor with very comfy seating and they have good soft music playing. I had the blueberry muffin and it was delicious. I had a mocha latte and my daughter had the chai latte which i tasted and both were well crafted. All for a good price considering west loop area. read more

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Simple no frills menu for coffee with a great variety of pastries and even food items. The lavender oat milk latte was great! The kouign aman was amazing, one of the best I've had!! Would definitely recommend read more

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Gigi T.

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2 years ago

Loved the ambiance and vibe. When you order if you want the croissant heated up, must tell them ahead of time before they bag or plate it for you. Huge pieces and especially loved the chocolate hazelnut croissant! Decadence! read more

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Alex D.

5 months ago

It looks like a really cute place and the person I spoke to briefly was very nice, but they were about to close for their 4pm winter hours (the google page said they closed at 5), so we didn't get to order anything. read more

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Nav S.

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2 years ago

I would book a flight just to get some treats from good ambler! It has to be one of my favorite bakeries ever. Everything tasted so fresh and delish! While visitng I went back everyday because everything I got was so good. Ambiance is pretty nice, lines are not that bad and service is average. read more

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Some of the best pastries in Chicago, definitely in the West Loop, and great coffee. Cute ambience with lots of seating. Despite this, seating is really hard to come by as many people seem to come early and stay all day on their laptops, so unless you come super early, I wouldn't come here expecting to find a seat. Free parking is very limited as in most of this area, but I'm usually able to find some metered parking spots within a short walk. read more

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Beautiful space with lots of seating, an amazing pastry case of sweet and savory options, a full espresso bar with standard and interesting coffee drinks and friendly service. read more

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Shaquille J.

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The coffee here wasnt the best in my opinion. I had better coffee a couple black away at Sawada. However, I really don't love the space here and its a great place to meet friends and hang or to get some work done. I could see myself coming back to hand and to try the food since I didn't get to this time around. read more

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Cedric A.

1 year ago

Good Ambler has a curated boutique vibe with trendy home goods and gifts (see photo of their display), but prices feel steep for the quality--$28 for a basic candle is hard to justify. Staff was polite but not particularly helpful when asked for recommendations. read more

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Cindy L.

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I'll start by saying I've been here a dozen times. My first 2-3 visits were 4 stars, but I have not had a good experience here in quite some time. The lines are always long, and they're not quick. If you see the line is to the door, plan to wait 20 minutes and minimum. Service is not delightful. Their lattes are not my favorite, too milky and you can't taste any coffee. They're also pretty pricey compared to other local places. Probably the only thing worth ordering is the Kouign amann! It's also gorgeous inside, so if you just want an aesthetic vibe, then this is your place. read more

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Good quality pastries, reasonably fast service, nice ambiance. Spacious, but it does fill up. read more

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Phonati C.

2 years ago

Very diceptive business practices. Oh your coffees are $5.25 wait?!? You want oat milk? That's a dollar! Oh you want a flavored coffee that is a dollar!! So you basically you just sell $8 coffees disguised as $5.25. read more

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Great place to grab a pastry and a coffee on a Sunday morning. Love the cute space. Perfect to meet family or friends. Sit near one of the columns, plug in your laptop and it is a great place to work or study. The couches are so comfy and inviting. The chocolate croissants are ginormous. The savory scones are delicious. Lots of choices for fresh pastries, salads and sandwiches. Grab a chai tea latte. Interesting that the space is shared with site of the Mondelez International Headquarters. Love the Cadbury stone mural that covers the side wall of the cafe. Mondelez is the parent company for familiar brands like BelVita, Cadbury, Clif Bars, Halls, Honey Maid, Milka, Oreos, Ritz, Sour Patch Kids and Triscuits. Snacking made right and more. So fun to learn about this company. Nice place to grab a pastry and a latte on a lazy Sunday morning. read more

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Matt W.

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Good Ambler is reeeeeally solid! -Easy enough parking (metered street parking) -Decently busy if you beat the rush, real busy if not -Quick and kind service regardless -That brioche had amazing flavor and texture -Latte was subtle on the pumpkin, but still a really solid PSL -Pricing extremely fair if not under priced compared to competition -I could see how it could get a bit noisy in the space, but it's huge with a lot of options. Some a bit low to the ground, but options nonetheless. Do it. Check them out. Thank me later. read more

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Leland L.

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2 years ago

Delicious pastries & coffee and a cool cozy interior! I love it! The latte was stellar and the caramelized onion and mushroom danish was flaky and flavorful. Definitely will be back to try more pastries! Note: they don't have skim milk, only 2% and whole milk. What I didn't love was the cutthroat competition to get a table on a Sunday. Before you even stand up there are 2 people there waiting to take your seat. Unlike anywhere I've seen. Did it ruin the vibe? A little until I secured a perfect couch seat and then the ambiance was perfect. Plan accordingly if you are going on the weekend! read more

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Greg M.

7 months ago

Visiting from California, wandered in and loved it. Had a delicious pumpkin cheesecake brioche and a flat white with an extra shot. Next time I'm in town I plan to return. read more

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Amanda C.

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I was excited to try this spot but it fell short for me. I really wanted a pastry and then lost my appetite when I saw a bunch of little flies hovering around and on pastries. Instead I got a coffee and kale apple salad. Coffee was fine. The salad was plentiful of all the toppings but there were way too much chunks of cheese and cranberries that were really hard to chew. Wish there were more apples considering it's part of the name! It wasn't as refreshing as I thought it'd be and more heavy/savory. read more

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AmyLiccet N.

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The ambiance of this place is INCREDIBLE. So many seating options and the interior is so cool. Great place to work or get a coffee with friends! The bakery items are so delicious! Also the service is so fast! They got out my items super quick. Would def recommend! read more

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Erin J.

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I wish I lived in Chicago. What an amazing place. Great drinks, amazing pastries, beautiful chocolates, and friendly staff! If I were close to this place I'd be here every day. I'm so glad my friend recommended it. Get the almond croissant or the kouign amann although judging how those were, you probably can't go wrong with anything. read more

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Christine H.

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2 years ago

Good Ambler was a very pretty, earthy, and modern aesthetic with a lot of seating which was nice. I got the kouign amann, almond coffee cake, lavender earl grey macaron. Kouign-amanns are my favorite pastry and at this point, Good Ambler makes my favorite in Chicago. Their kouign-amann has a great rise, layers, and flavor. The almond coffee cake was soft and delicious. You're greeted with the cinnamon first and the almond follows shortly after. The bake of the macaron was good and their flavor was spot on. I'm a big fan of this place. read more

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Insia Z.

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Love this place. No complaints. Love the pastries -- the monkey bread, kouign aman, and almond coffee cake are some of my faves around. Love the space and how big and airy and cozy it is -- feels like the perfect place to coop up and work from home. This place was the destination of my wellness walks for a reason, it definitely made me well. Definitely recommend. read more

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Christina T.

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This is such a cute spot! I love how spacious it is with plenty of room to get some work done. It was quite busy when I was meeting one of my friends there to do some work. Took us a minute before we could find a place to sit down. The staff was nice and patient, considering I had a hard time trying to figure out what I really wanted to order. I ended up getting an iced vanilla latte and a Quiche Lorraine. Both were good. I love that the salad was paired with the quiche. My friend got the croissant and it was good. I was able to get some work done but then the downside was that I got kicked out of the wifi after a couple of hours and couldn't reconnect. Both my friend and I thought that was a little bit of an inconvenience. Lucky we were both not working on something too big. It would have been a bigger issue. read more

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Steven H.

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Nice coffee shop atmosphere with some cafe offerings at the back. It was very busy on a cold Saturday at 11am, so you might have to hover for a seat or take your items to go. Drinks take 5-10 min to come out and they have a few milk and add-on options to self serve. No drinkware for staying in, so everything is a paper cup, which is disappointing. Nice to have a water station with cups readily available and always full. Chocolate croissant and chai were both great. It'd be an easy bump to 5 stars with more seating turnover (laptop people be damned) and mugs for non-takeaway drinks. read more

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Rebecca P.

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3 years ago

There is a lot of space here which is great but it is very loud so depending on what you are doing this could be a good place to hang out. Unfortunately no vegan options for pastries but there are many pastries if you don't have dietary restrictions. I have been here twice, once getting a hot oat milk latte and the second time getting an iced oat milk latte. The first time the milk was very burnt but the second time getting the latte iced was much better. Overall giving three stars since the experience was so different between the two times in terms of latte quality. I'd definitely recommend getting your drink iced though as there is a better chance everything will come out good! read more

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Hanna Q.

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8 months ago

Have been here multiple times for lattes and pastries - great cafe spot in West Loop with plenty of seating to do work or hangout. There can sometimes be a long line but it moves decently fast. read more

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Krupa S.

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1 year ago

Cute coffee shop with quality coffee! Great place to unwind or be productive depending on what you're in the mood for. Definitely one of my favorites in the area! read more

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Jacob G.

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Good Ambler's one of the better coffee shops in the area. Their beverages and foods are pretty good. The employees are very nice and friendly as well. It's a cool place that everyone should check out at some point. read more

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Matt H.

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We are visiting Chicago and were looking for a pleasant ambiance, good coffee and better than average baked goods. This place met and exceeded my expectations. What a fantastic interior! Love the artwork and eclectic decor, a mix of old and new in a spacious area. Although we found some available seating at the long table, they told us that we need to clear out of that part of the room by 11am. I ordered the ham and egg croissant which was fantastic. The drip coffee had decent strength and flavor. This is my first time in the Fulton Market area. My only regret is that I didn't arrive earlier to enjoy my experience longer. read more

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Justine C.

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Such a beautiful spot in the Fulton Market Area. Parking is limited and you're better off walking. There is typically a line to order so plan accordingly, but it is well worth the wait! We ordered the ham and & cheese croissant and the chocolate croissant. Everything here is so delicious so you can't go wrong with anything! I also got iced vanilla lattes which were also tasty. Tables are available for laptop work or a hang out with friends, but keep your eyes peeled as a lot of tables are filled quickly! read more

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Erick I.

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Coffee was ok and pastries were fine. The place just sucks the life out of you though. Patrons there are just in some type of mood. No one is friendly. No one says hi. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed but they were really helpful with me. Grab and go because you don't want to stick around for the snobbery. read more

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Zoe G.

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Good coffee shop to do work in or just hangout and read a book. It does get busy so if you want a seat, get there on the earlier side. Their pastries and food always look great I just wish that they had more gluten free friendly things to offer. The coffee is always wonderful. read more

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Reyna R.

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I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I liked it so much that I went back twice in one week. All the pastries we tried were amazing; they were fresh, flaky, and flavorful. The drinks were also very tasty. We went on a Monday morning and the place was quite full, we had to wait a bit to get a seat. Looks like a great place to catch up with friends or work remotely. My favorite pastry was the pistachio croissant. read more

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Hands down the best coffee shop I have been to recently. Good Ambler was on my bucket list for a while, so super excited that I finally got to try it out. If you are lookin for a picture perfect coffee shop with delicious coffee and baked goods this is your place to be. Absolutely loved the interiors. It's so welcoming and cozy with plenty of seating space. I could be here all day. We tried the chocolate croissant, coffee cake , latte, smoked salmon sandwich, and caprese sandwich . The croissant was so flaky, light, and delicious. The coffee cake was amazing. Both the honey and vanilla latte was just what we need. Beautiful latte art on each of them and the fresh coffee tasted amazing . Both the sandwiches were so delicious. They have so many dessert options and each one looks so pretty. I can't wait to come back here and try other things on their menu. read more

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Came here to check out the kouign amann and we were not disappointed. The prices here are not insane. $3.35 for a 16oz cup of coffee and $5.00 for a matcha latte. It was pretty busy on the Friday morning but they move quick. Nice place to check out. read more

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Great lattes and delicious pastries. What more could you ask for? I guess if you are in the lobby of the Modelez Headquarters, you better step your game up. The strawberry and cream croissant is a winner. I don't ever think I've ever had a flakier croissant. It literally exploded all over my table (in a good way). Meanwhile the pumpkin flan gave me the perfect fall bite. They only had one gluten free option available for my friend so just a heads up there. Also, they have a huge space for you to work and meet up with others. Lots of tables and chairs in a very well decorated space. Worth a stop! read more

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216 N Peoria Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side
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(312) 872-7165
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http://www.goodambler.com

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Hours

What time does Good Ambler open?

Good Ambler opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Good Ambler opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Good Ambler close?

Good Ambler closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Good Ambler closes at 3:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PMSat-Sun 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Good Ambler take Bitcoin?

No, Good Ambler does not take Bitcoin.

Does Good Ambler take credit cards?

Yes, Good Ambler takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Good Ambler have catering options?

Yes, Good Ambler does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Good Ambler allow dogs?

No, Good Ambler does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Good Ambler have bike parking?

No, Good Ambler does not have bike parking.

Does Good Ambler have outdoor seating?

No, Good Ambler does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Good Ambler have parking?

Yes, Good Ambler has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Good Ambler wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Good Ambler is wheelchair accessible.

Does Good Ambler have free WiFi?

Yes, Good Ambler has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Good Ambler is an all-day cafe, bakery and chocolatier, boasting a wide array of sweet and savory laminated pastries and breakfast breads, afternoon sweets, and handcrafted chocolates, alongside a lunch menu of salads and sandwiches.

Meet the Manager: Meg G.

Meg joined Good Ambler in 2023. Her 20 years in the industry include seven years with the Boka group, heading up the dessert programs at Michelin-starred BOKA and several other restaurants; two years at Cocoa + Co as partner/chocolatier; and five years as executive pastry chef at the Park Hyatt Chicago. She began her career at the acclaimed fine dining restaurant TRU. She is a three time James Beard Outstanding Pastry Chef Finalist for her work at BOKA, and was named Chicago Tribune Pastry Chef of the Year and Jean Banchet Pastry Chef of the Year.

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Main Squeeze Cupcake and Hazelnut Bomb Cupcake

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum

4.2(646 reviews)

2.6 mi•Chinatown

•$

Degaulle Dai says the sesame cookie is excellent…read more Perfect place for little treats to bring back to friend. Cozy, warm lighting, but only bar space along the window to have you treats. The place is open late, which is convenient. All the staff are attentive and the place was prepped and cleaned for service the next day too.

This is the best bakery in Southside Chinatown, without a doubt, the line just never stops like…read morethey're handing free food but they're not. Although the prices are very reasonable, you could come here everyday...BTW, make sure to bring cash as it's cash only. I really love coming here after a meal because the buns are soft, light, airy, and sweet. Thus far, my favorites are: - egg custard topping with a red bean filling and - the coconut bun with whipped creme Wow, those are really good but do try their other offerings and determine your own favorite item. I have to try their Argyle location to see if they're consistently great!! Oh, one more thing, there is a ledge by the window where you can eat quickly whilst standing up but it can get very crowded in there. Xie xie Chiu Quon!!

1.6 mi•West Town, Ukrainian Village

Custom order cakes

Portuguese egg tarts with their tantalizing brulee tops and tasty BBQ pork bun filling

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Portuguese egg tart, coconut bun & BBQ pork bun

Kasama

4.5(1.4k reviews)

Kasama's been on my list for a few years but the long lines during brunch times deterred me from…read moretrying. I initially wanted to get a dinner reservation, but wasn't able to snatch one up even a couple weeks in advance. Spontaneously, my friend and I decided to go for lunch a couple Sundays ago. The weather conditions weren't great as it was raining moderately. This probably deterred at least some people from lining up. I got there around 12 PM and waited for about an hour, which is still long, but not as horrific as I thought. I also ended up with the last breakfast sandwich ticket since the group in front of me decided it wasn't worth it to wait in line so they gave it to me. This basically was the sign for me to stay in line. The ordering process was pretty simple. We ordered at the counter and prayed that there would be seats opened. Initially, we made ourselves comfortable at the bar, but we were able to migrate to a table shortly after. Our drinks came out within a few minutes after ordering and our food came out within 10. 12 OZ OH, HOT YAM! - 6.85 Initially, this was the drink I ordered. However, I thought it was too sweet and didn't feel like the ube flavor was that strong. My friend liked it more than the drink she ordered, so we ended up swapping. ICED BLACK SESAME LATTE - 6.85 This was the drink I swapped for, and the iced version was perfectly refreshing and nutty. It also wasn't too sweet. I would prefer a roastier black sesame flavor, but this was good enough. LONGANISA, EGG, AND CHEESE SANDWICH - 12 The breakfast sandwich didn't love like it'd be anything special, but the bun was incredibly soft and fluffy, with a custard, soft egg. The longanisa was well-seasoned, with the sweet & savory flavors bursting after each bite. I can see why the breakfast sandwiches at Kasama are so popular. Would highly recommend if you're able to snatch one. PORK BELLY ADOBO - 19.50 This item is weekend only, so I had to try it! I also love a good adobo rice. Despite it being pork belly, it was surprisingly not too heavy or fatty. The poached egg mixed in made each bite creamier. The pickled vegetables and chopped scallions were a nice touch to add a bit of tang and aromatics. I did take home half of the rice bowl home to enjoy for breakfast the next day. While this was good, it was probably the weakest of the three food items we ordered. FILIPINO BREAKFAST - 19 +1 for combo (longanisa and tocino) My friend ordered this, which came with a serving each of longanisa and tocino, a bed of garlic rice, sunny side up egg, pickled vegetables, and garnish. I had a bit of both meats, and the tocino was definitely my favorite. It was juicy, a good mix of sweet and savory -- reminded me of the Cantonese BBQ pork belly. I would definitely order something with tocino upon future visit. This was a pricy lunch, but the food was good and tasted cleaner than I had expect. I had a great time trying brunch at Kasama and would love to visit for their dinner menu when I'm in Chicago again.

BREAKFAST: 10/10 pastries and breakfast. Excellent value, delicious pastries and excellent coffee…read more I especially liked the blueberry muffin since it's just the muffin too without the whole muffin. FINE DINING AT NIGHT: 5/10 rating. Considering Alinea is 2 stars and similarly priced, I felt like a few things were lacking. The first issue? I left very hungry. The whole meal lacks any actual meat except two pieces of bird, which are small. The other dishes were primarily seafood or vegetables. I left at 70% capacity of fullness. Regarding the actual food, the quality was solid and the ingredients were excellent. The caviar was delicious, although the design of the small bowl and big bowl made it very annoying if any of your caviar came out you'd have to lift the small bowl out to scrape it. The next seafood platter had fresh shrimp and the toast was excellent with the sour cream. Tasted like a potato chip! The spring roll was unique and required you to roll it up. It's small but packs a good punch. The cabbage with Wagyu barely had any meat, so it was just a bite. The soup was very delicious and hot in temperature. The mackerel is small but fresh. Very good soup. The pancake dish was very unique and enjoyable with the pork. My favorite was the crumb dish with mushrooms. The crumbs were delicious. There were a few small oysters in it. If there were a few chicken bites it would have been perfect. The ending bird dish was tiny. I expected the whole bird to be cooked and many more pieces, but it included two bites and one leg with mushrooms. I thought one or two additional protein dishes were needed. I was at 60% full at that point and it went straight to desserts. The croissant with truffle was delicious with honey. Could have eaten 6 of those. The banana pudding really felt like delicious street food. The frozen shaved ice was delicious with the chocolate underneath. The white chocolate dessert and cracker were light with guava. It felt like the meal heavily overindexed on dessert and not actual entrees. Overall, for 1 star and $200 range I would have given this 9.5/10. But for 2 stars and $325, with a comparison with Alinea and other 2 star restaurants I've been to, this fell short. Increase the food portions and decease the dessert volume. The staff are highly attentive and well trained. Dinner took 2.5 hours.

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

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Breakfast Sandwich: longanisa, egg, and cheese | $12

Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park

4.0(1.8k reviews)

1.3 mi•The Loop

Cool place with beautiful outdoor seating like a proper cafe. The bagel was light and crispy. The…read morelatte was a nice with all the fancy art on top. Oh and the almond croissant was ok. I'd say a bit too much almond paste instead of having more of an almond flavor baked in, like the best ones I've had. Oh, so the birds can get pretty aggressive. They are totally coming after my food as I say outside. I asked for one of those birds shu fans and that made a huge difference. Otherwise I was swatting them the whole time. Glad they obliged. It did take a couple of requests.

SERVICE Photo-fun and easy to catch your eye while walking…read moreby. Server was fine. Located downtown so not a place I would go out of my way to get to. FOOD Ordered the lemon tart and boy was it waaaayyyyy too sweet for me. I too dislike coconut and believe it was part of the crust. At least that is what I thought I was tasting. That was on me I guess for not asking. I'm sure the other items are good, but it was not what I hoped for personally. WELL I guess I'd return, but not going out of my way.

Seats are hard to find .. busy spot!

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

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Iced Banana Fosters Latte (~$6)

Fat Peach Bakery

4.3(73 reviews)

3.1 mi•Bridgeport

I've been on the hunt to find the best bakeries in Chicago and had been dying to visit Fat Peach…read morefor awhile after seeing rave reviews! Let me tell you, it was all I hoped it could be and more. The storefront was pretty small with a few tables- between the size, hours, and popularity (they were only open a few days a week and closed at 2pm), I suspected that the shop sold out often. I went on a weekday and there was still a good selection of pastries left around 11am. The staff was super nice and helpful as I struggled to make a decision. They shared that the strawberry milk croissant was their bestseller, so I opted for that. It was filled with fresh strawberry mascarpone and fresh strawberry puree. Despite the croissant's decadent appearance, it was not at all too sweet. I'm not typically the biggest croissant fan (I know, I know, no one is perfect) but this pastry blew me away. The filling was super generous without overpowering the delicate dough, which was baked to crispy perfection. Sadly, I don't get to the area often, but I will 100% be back asap to try more of the menu. Run- don't walk to pay a visit!

We went on a Monday around 12pm. We luckily made it in time for their very last mystery box and…read moresecond to last pastry. The mystery box has an assortment of day old savory and sweet pastries. You can try different pastries for good value, and taste is not bad for one day old. The strawberry cream pastry we got obviously tasted fresh though, and I liked how the cream was fluffy and not too sweet. No restroom, cash, or wifi though. It's a very small space with 3 tables. The employee was kind to us.

Strawberry and cream croissant

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Sugar Moon Bakery

4.8(116 reviews)

4.5 mi•Logan Square

Holy freakin best bakery in the nation! Sugar Moon is a local fave in Logan Square--and for all the…read morereasons possible. They make scrumptious cookies, pastries, danishes, chai cinnamon rolls, the whole shebang. Our eyes were nonstop drooling over all of the fresh goodies. I had such a hard time choosing, but knew I had to get the corn flake espresso cookie (SO FRICKIN AMAZING) the textures were elite, and the potato focaccia. The southwest hash brioche was friggin incredible. They were very generous with the sweet potato, WHOLE EGG, and veg. Like seriously, with the cost of groceries skyrocketing, I can't believe I got a whole bit of egg white and yolk. You must eat your goodies warm, the initial crunch had me in a chokehold. They also had a vegan focaccia which my friends appreciated. There's street parking and expect lines. Inside isn't super spacious, but the line does move. Bring sunnies and a book if you don't like to stand around. We got here before they opened on a Saturday morning and only had to wait like 15mins. They also sell cute lil Sugar Moon merch like fun tshirts and cards. Would 100% come back to get morning pastries from them. Super queer friendly as well. MUST visit.

Ugh, I dream about their chai rolls. And that espresso cornflake crunch cookie! Obscene…read more You can't go wrong with anything here. I will say the savory items are definitely on the salty side though. I wish they were 20% less salty! I had ordered the miso mushroom brioche, asparagus foccaccia, and poblano brioche. It's worth the trek and the line. You'll probably end up eating from the box on the curb nearby, since inside seating is TIGHT. I live in SF and we don't mess around when it comes to bakeries. I will be returning to Sugar Moon next time I'm in Chicago. Wait for me, my love.

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

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

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Chai cinnamon roll, espresso cornflake cookie, banana pudding croissant

Magnolia Bakery - Chicago

3.4(1.6k reviews)

1.1 mi•The Loop

I'm so excited to finally try Magnolia! There were so many different options and everyone can find…read moresomething they like here. I got the confetti cake slice and a chocolate cupcake. I didn't expect the confetti cake slice to have cream cheese frosting (which I thought was an unusual choice), but I think it worked! The chocolate cupcake was okay - not the best I've had, but was still pretty good. Prices are a little steep - could be due to the name brand of the company. Bakery was cute and clean. Service was nice!

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

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Bittersweet Pastry Shop

4.1(914 reviews)

3.7 mi•Lakeview

•$

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)

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.

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Beautiful and delicious - a sweet table by Bittersweet

Paris Baguette

4.3(100 reviews)

1.6 mi•Near North Side

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!

Decided to stop by Paris Baguette to pass the time prior to my flight. This location is much…read moresmaller than the location in CA. The variety of parties is very much limited as well. I love that there is an outdoor patio. It was nice sitting outside during the warmer weather. I elected to try the raspberry pastry, which was flaky and delicious. The cream balanced the tartness of the raspberries. I enjoyed the sausage pastry as well. I love that the woman at the counter offered to warm it up. I will visit again during my next visit to Chicago!

Tiramisu Cake Slice

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Jason M.

1 year ago

Rolled into Good Ambler this morning and dropped about $13 on a lavender latte (super creamy floral vibe) and a double‑chocolate croissant that hit just right--crispy outside with that melty chocolate smackin' the middle. Chose a spot by the window and the space is effortlessly chill with just enough modern flair--nothing try‑hard, you know? Barista was friendly and knew their stuff, kept the convo casual without being corny. Loved that the latte wasn't too sweet--just that delicate lavender flavor--and the croissant was one of the best I've had in the Loop. Atmosphere's perfect for a slow morning coffee or a quick pastry run. Definitely worth swinging by again for a midday pick‑me‑up. read more

Wes O.