Everything is baked fresh to order. The apple slices are the best I have ever eaten anywhere. Everything I have eaten there is A+. read more

The pastry here is good but there were some cakes that had a fishy taste. I like the tart with fruits and the chocolates but may skip out on the cake next time. The prices are reasonable and service is friendly. It's a unique bakery that has something to offer for everyone! read more

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Lots of different desserts. Was hoping to find a cheesecake, but those are preorder only. They did have lots of different fruit tarts available. Came home with 2- one assorted fruit tart and 1 mango one. Both had a good amount of fruit on a nice light flaky tart shell, with subtle sweetness to both. The location also offered other pastries, cakes, and breads, and there was a self serve area. My only complaint was that service was subpar. The woman helping me behind the counter seemed annoyed that I was asking what was what and how much it was- but in all fairness nothing was labeled or priced out. They do have a chalk board listing on what they carry but it doesn't help when you can distinguish which is which is the actual case. It was my first time in as well, so I was taking my time looking over my options. Many times I felt like I should've just left, but didn't. Not sure if I'll stop by again. I rather go down the street to Bent Fork Bakery where my business was welcomed. read more

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Wow. Wow-wow-wow. My daughter and I were looking for a treat most of the local bakeries had closed and decided to try The Gourmet Frog. With respect to the business, my expectations were low, the place was quiet and mid holiday decoration removal, the employees were distracted with the business of running a business. We ordered a couple of treats and: delicious. Fresh. Almond tarte - perfectly crisp on the outside, lovely light and a little chewy on the inside, and the flavor rich and not too sweet. The raspberry tarte had sweet fresh fruit and a wonderful creme base. We can't wait to go again. read more

Delicious as always, popped in today because it was after 4, and bent fork was closed. I was hoping to pick up some cupcakes, the gourmand frog doesn't make cupcakes but they make lovely fresh and delicious deserts such as the mini ones I purchased. I love the all strawberry chocolate one, the chocolate shell is beautiful and yummy. The cakes are so decedent and I highly recommend them for your next bday or celebration read more

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We were at a celebration where someone brought a cake from Gourmet Frog. Wow!!! What a cake. There was so much detail and beautifully presented. The filling was vanilla and some sort of gelatinous strawberry filling. The top was covered with fresh fruit. The prices are high but look at the cakes quality. You get what you pay for. read more

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I had their famous chocolate truffle cake. The cake was very dry, very disappointing! Hopefully they didn't give me a cake made a day or two before. read more

Ordered a chocolate praline cake which is so delicious and stunningly beautiful. Since this cake is covered with giant chocolate shavings, they write the happy birthday message on an edible almond? plague which is very tasty and pretty. I'm so happy to have this bakery locally. Was able to place the order and prepay over the phone for easy pickup. read more

I ordered a small cake for a friend's birthday. Delicious and amazing don't even begin to describe what I got. Picking a cake was hard because they have so many beautiful and delicious choices. Their website provides beautiful detailed pictures. The cost was more than fair for what I received. I'll be back. read more

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Stopped in today and expecting a beautiful French bakery. No baguettes, barely any French pastries, and everything looked tired. Maybe at one time this was top notch, but seemed now rundown. Bought a few items and then headed to Bent Fork where everything was tasty, aesthetically appealing, and fresh. read more

Here's what you need to know: TERRIFIC bakery that has withstood the test of time and maintained its quality year after year. Aside from the absolutely great tasting French treats and super charming bakeshop interior, it's all very reasonably priced. BRAVO! It's hard for me to patronize a bakery across the street from Bent Fork (feels like I'm cheating), but here I am writing glowing reviews for Gourmet Frog Bakery. Don't get me wrong, I'm not new to Froggy's - I've been buying whole cakes, pastries (the European use of that term meaning slices of cake in the US), and tarts from this shop since 2002 but fell out of touch for some years owing to my obsession with other bakeries like Lana's in Wheeling, Bittersweet and Mindy's in the city, and Bent Fork right next to it in Highwood. But I'm back now, and it's so very sweet (no pun intended). The fruit tarts are divine, the chocolate mousse cakes are spectacular, and the French macaroons are never enough... Everything they make is a pleasure for the eyes and taste buds. The decor is charming and wonderful too, like a little shop full of culinary treasures - a new discovery each month. Well done! I'll be back for more very soon (probably first thing Tue morning since they are closed on Mondays :) ). read more

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Not the most aesthetically perfect desserts but my word they are good!!! The crust on the tarts especially .... best I've had EVER! Buttery and crunchy with delicious toppings! I got the almond and pear. Pear was my favorite. The cakes also are great!! Sponge was super soft and moist with real fruit mousse. Prices also very reasonable! read more

My favorite French bakery outside of France. Authentic pastries, cakes, and breads. Every time we celebrate a birthday in our family, this the place we purchase our cakes. The chocolate ganache is absolutely out of this world! Do not miss the chocolate eclairs or the napoleons! I have tried many of the French bakeries in Chicago, but no one comes close to Gourmet Frog in terms of taste or quality! Wish they had a location in the city, but it's worth a trip to the burbs. read more

Amazing cake and outstanding service! I ordered for the company and everyone loved the look and taste of it. Best experience I had placing the order. Thank you! read more

Gluten free cake was not at its best there, too much colors and filling, when served it is falling apart.

Cannot say enough about this bakery and their amazing cakes! Our daughter chose several different cakes from here for her wedding (white/dark chocolate mousse, chocolate/berry extravaganza and passion fruit) to serve on a "dessert table". They delivered to the reception venue. Many guests commented that it was the best cake they'd ever had at a wedding!! Picked up a few quiches for the morning of the wedding that were absolutely delicious to serve with a light salad while the girls were getting ready. Everything was perfect!!! read more

This is one of the best Bakery in the area. It has beautifully decorated cakes and tasty baked goods. My favorites are Napoleon and mixed fruit tart. It is two doors down from the Froggy's restaurant and has many common entreesfor carry-out. One can order these to try it out instead of eating in the restaurant. It closes at 6PM, so it's not in direct competition with the restaurant. read more

Ordered a napoleon cake here for a party. It was very good and gigantic. I wish they could do a 1/4 sheet instead of half a sheet being their smallest. Its quite pricey but its worth it. Im looking forward to more calories. read more

Amazing French bakery! The cakes are not only gorgeous but really tasty! Not your every day cookie shop these cakes are works of art! If you have a special occasion to celebrate and need a cake this is your place. Two fan favorite flavors are the Chocolate Extravaganza and the Chocolate Berry. I haven't tried the fruit tarts but they are most definitely a treat for eyes and I can only assume the mouth as well. Not inexpensive but worth every penny. You are not going to find cakes like these anywhere else close by. There is also a small section of non-baked goods. They have containers of soup, made for the Froggy's restaurant. My son especially likes the lobster bisque. Other offering are pates and quiches. read more

Without a doubt, AMAZING! Each and everytime you order, everything is done perfectly! Extrazegenza melts in your mouth! I wouldn't pick anyone else to get the job done! read more

We ordered our wedding cake from Froggys- and it was a huge hit at our wedding. The white chocolate mousse cake was to die for (as always!). We loved working with Tony- and he basically even let us have a cake bar since we could order multiple kinds of side cakes to serve. Our cake was truly stunning and special. If you want a special memorable cake- go with Froggys! read more

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Great French style Bakery! These sweets beat anything else I've tried in the north shore. Toni is a very nice, easygoing guy. Always delivers on his promises. Not just the sweets are great-looking, they taste phenomenal too! Keep it up Toni ! Definitely recommend this place to anyone who is a gourmet! read more

Third World customer service very disappointed no common sense, we specified that we wanted a certain cake meanwhile I had to answer a business call and she sells it from under us to somebody else. read more

Literally "As good as it gets" Every time we order cakes for special occasions, they exceed expectations! read more

Amazing desserts! My all time favorite is the chocolate with berries. Wish they were open on Sundays.

Froggies makes THE BEST cakes, hands down. It's an incredible bakery, delicous muffins and the Chocolate Berry cake is to die for. Prices are reasonable too. read more

Best bakery on the planet. Thoroughly enjoyed strawberry mousse cake and an unbelievably delicious white chocolate mousse cake. Each cake was beautifully decorated and made my birthday extra special. The staff handled our request for the strawberry mousse cake with ease and professionalism. Another bakery was asked to do the same thing and we were told they couldn't do it. Good for us in the long run as it's been waaaay too long since we last ordered from Gourmet Frog Bakery. They are at the top of our list for all of our special occasion desserts from this point forward! Job well done. read more

My family and I have been going to this place for years! They always have delicious pastries, desserts, cakes, everything! We absolutely love the berry chocolate cake, yum! It is always good, no matter what season of the year it is. I would say the place is a lil pricey, but it is a French bakery afterall. The service is exceptional-I've ordered a 25 person cake the day before on a Friday for a Saturday and it was done and fresh w/ no complaints. For a last minute treat, you can't beat this place! A place we will be going for years to come! And the desserts all have a fancy shmancy decorative edge! Love it! read more

One of the best bakery in Chicago area, have been coming here for years and quality and design are amazing.

It's my sister's favorite bakery and for last 4 years she has requested her birthday cake from Gourmet Frog. This bakery is a hidden gem of Chicagoland area. One bite of their cake and you'll be addicted for life! You can tell from the taste of their cakes that they start each of their cakes from all natural fresh ingredients. Premade icings in a giant tubs will not be found at this bakery. read more

This is a great cafe! The quiche is just outstanding there and the apple tart is wonderful!I also ordered two different cakes on two different occasions. Both cakes looked really great, however, I was not too thrilled about the taste. But I am really picky about the cakes, most of our guests really liked them. I'll be coming again for some more quiche - I tried the spinach and mushroom one - it was the best one I ever had. read more

Fruit tarts are very well made. Cakes are good. Cream of mushroom and quiche lorraine are fantastic. Leaving with a box of goodies from this place is a real treat. Long live the Gourmet Frog! read more

TOTAL STARS: 1.5 Purchase: 5 Meringues (Vanilla, Coffee, Raspberry and 2 Chocolate Dipped) Total Price: $2.60 w/tax Taste: Vanilla wasn't baked all the way through. Coffee meringue tasted like how skunk smells. Raspberry and Chocolate dipped were both awful. (How can you make bad meringues?) Store Appearance: Semi-clean and set-up like a gift shop. Case that had other pastries was dimly lit, without labels and without prices. Friendliness: The young man behind the counter was unbelievably friendly. Selection: I arrived at about 1:00 p.m., and they still had a good selection. Will I return: No. Visit Bent Fork and Maria's instead. read more

I've been going to that place for years, doesn't matter where I live - for birthdays, holidays, for no occasions at all...They have the best charlottes ever!!! I especially like the fresh berry charlotte, and lately my new favorite - the mango-berry. The people there are very friendly and professional. My orders are always done on time, regardless of how busy that day is. Through the years I took lots of their products to friends' gatherings, and it's always been a huge success! One of the best, and I've tried some good deserts in Europe... read more

A beautiful little pastry shop filled with classic french sweets. The glass cases show off cakes, tortes, pies and tarts. During christmas it is decorated with frosted trees and sparkles and adds to the magic. It's located a few doors away from Froggy's Cafe. read more

The Gourmet Frog's Mango Cake is fabulous: three layers of yellow cake with mango cream between, topped with fresh, glistening mango slices. It was elegant in appearance and light and flavorful to taste. I'll definitely be ordering from this bakery again. read more