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    Handsome Bakery and Cafe

    4.0 (196 reviews)

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    Gina V.

    Yea the pastries are so delicate and Delicious it gets very crowded because the ambiance is so friendly that the Korean community come here to share a shaved ice cream which is out of this world and to have coffee with friends Service on the little on the reserved side since they don't smile Too much i guess I had an amazing time And of course purchases tons of pastry's why not when you can go to the gym and workout out

    Ryan D.

    My husband and I visited Handsome Bakery and Cafe with a friend on a Saturday afternoon. Handsome Bakery and Cafe is in an unassuming spot at the end of a strip mall and if you're not looking for it, you might miss it. One could describe this bakery as handsome. Everything inside the cafe is clean and organized. The food offerings are laid out neatly and the cashiers are nice and pleasant. I got a chocolate chip cookie. It was yummy and had enough chocolate for my taste. I highly recommend Handsome Bakery and Cafe!

    Handsome bakery next door to Yu's
    Phil S.

    07/07/24 - We went here after Yu's to grab a dessert but found the selection lacking as it was around 5:30pm. We left wo/getting anything.

    Michele C.

    This bakery has become a favorite spot to enjoy with friends and now I've finally introduced it to my parents too! This is the kind of bakery where you grab a tray and then pick the pastries you want and bring them up to the cashier. So far I've had the Affogato...it might be a little different than you expect. Picture a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream with hot fresh espresso poured over the top! Must try! Recently had the cafe Mocha with oat milk (Yes! Ask for your milk alternatives if needed!) and would order that one again! If you're in the mood for something cool and refreshing, I recommend you try one of the Bingsoo (shaved ice). It's a pretty big size and probably best shared. :) Tip: come earlier in the day for the best selection of pastries, but their coffee is available all day and really high quality. Might see ya there next time!

    July 2020
    Allison T.

    Went to Schaumburg to eat brunch and was craving for bingsoo, a summer dessert I haven't had all summer(!), so decided to use my Yelp and find a place! Of course several have popped up, but after calling a few places for dine in, only Handsome Bakery and Cafe had dine in option. Walking in, pretty promising. Lots of Korean bakery and cakes at a reasonable price. With much anticipation, we ordered 2 bing soos. Not popular opinion but I love the red bean so we got one red bean and one mango. Unfortunately, both were terrible. The mango was not fresh nor ripe but to cover up the taste, it was filled with sugar and syrup. Didn't make it any better. The red bean didn't have typical bingsoo red bean flavor and was a little undercooked. The photos look amazing, but unfortunately the taste didn't qualify. The space was really cute to hang out!

    Strawberry Peach Bubble Tea
    Isha J.

    Very cute location. I ordered the strawberry peach bubble tea and it was delicious. It automatically came with the tapioca (I didn't have to ask for it to be added). Unfortunately they did say they currently don't have the cloud latte because their cotton candy machine is broken. Hope it gets fixed soon because that drink looks so cool! The inside area is spacious and bright, perfect for studying / working as well.

    Baked goods
    Esmeralda G.

    The coffee was not the greatest and over priced. The baked bread I purchased was soft and sweet. I was hoping the ambience would be more cozy but it wasn't. The service was dry.

    Mango Bingsoo
    Ho T.

    I wanted some pastries for my last cheat meal of the week hehehe found out this shop have bingsoo I have the urge to try it since the picture of the bingsoo looks appealing there were different types of bingsoo but I decided to try out mango I was happy I made the right choice the dessert is simple and good it's just shaved ice topped with chopped mango, thick sweet syrup and a scooped of vanilla ice cream. I appreciated they served it on a metal bowl to keep the dessert chill/cold. The portion is right enough to share with other I can't wait to try it again in the summer and venture out the other flavors they have

    Bingsoo with mango.
    Christina W.

    Lovely Korean/French bakery near the corner of Golf and Roselle roads. Great selection of baked goods all individually wrapped. Each item has a label with the ingredients listed. "Ok, but first coffee" is written above the kitchen door. This advertises their large coffee and tea menu. Also serving boba and smoothies. Don't forget to try their Bingsoo! These frozen desserts are big enough to share with two or more people. Think Hawaiian shaved ice with ice cream, syrup, and fruit on top. Delicious! Employees are kind and helpful when trying to decide what to buy or try. Plenty of tables and chairs/booths in the dining area. Two areas: one near the front windows; another along the side wall. The music is loud enough to be heard, but not obnoxious that you can't talk to each other while lingering over your goodies. Come for the interesting looking Cloud Latte. Stay for the Bingsoo.

    Buns baby got buns
    Lefai K.

    This place has my name written all over it. Just kidding, but with a name like Handsome Bakery, how can you not want to try it? Handsome Bakery is a Korean bakery that has the usual format and layout of what you would expect from a Korean bakery. Grab a plastic lunch tray, a set of tongs, and peruse the many delicious variations of baked goods. Once you are have decided on what you get, take your tray to the front counter and pay. Handsome Bakery also has teas and coffees as well. They have some great options if you like red bean, and if not, they have other things as well. I went with the blueberry cake which was absolutely amazing. There's plenty of seats and tables so feel free to sit down, relax, and enjoy a nice day sipping on a beverage and pastry. The workers here were super nice and helpful. I like it here also because the place isn't as busy as say, a Starbucks so it's a lot quieter and they don't blare music like one. Definitely give Handsome if you want a different choice from a Starbucks. You handsome devil, you!

    Generous portions of cotton candy atop an iced cloud latte
    Diana G.

    I really love the iced coffee drinks here especially my favorite which is the iced cloud latte with cotton candy atop your drink. There is an assortment of sweet cream breads here and even whole birthday cakes I like the very laid back vibes and it's definitely spread apart so inside dining is formally back. You must wear a mask to step inside and place your order; but once you are seated you may eat and drink without your mask on. Some sandwich items are no longer available for purchase and it's now plastic cups only rather than glasses for your drinks. The staff is incredibly friendly and everything here has been deep cleaned with tables far apart from eachother for the new social distance rules. You can even order a bingsoo and coffee afigato with vanilla ice cream and expresso. This is my favorite coffee shop in Schaumburg and you will find it peaceful with many drink options.

    Summer Iced Coffee (seasonal special)
    Thea H.

    Oh Handsome Bakery you have got me on cloud 9...especially when it comes to that amazing Cloud Latte. It is something you will not experience anywhere else except Handsome Bakery & Cafe. I've been to this bakery at different times during the day. If I do visit this bakery, I prefer going in the morning for the fact that there is a better arrangement of pastries available whereas in the afternoon and evening there is less to choose from. The Cloud Latte is a latte with a fresh cotton candy placed on top of the cup giving the appearance of a white fluffy cloud sitting atop your drink. Their affogato is also good, I have had the green tea affogato cloud, and that was an experience like no other. This cafe also offers bubble tea, they have a variety of flavors which is nice. The bubble tea tastes fresh and does not taste artificial - which is a bonus since I have experienced bubble tea tasting slightly too artificial before. The staff at this bakery/cafe is always friendly and smiling each time I go in and the place is always clean which is nice. My favorite part overall is that the pastries are not overly sweet, do not get me wrong - sweet can be good until it is too overpowering. If you are looking for something different in the suburbs, I highly suggest checking Handsome bakery out for some sweet treats and a cloud latte.

    Khalid F.

    I went at a less busy time and picked up a red bean & cream pastry. My experience was better than my first time here. The pastry was delicious. It was pretty heavy, so I couldn't eat it in one go. I still prefer Tous les Jours, but Handsome is a decent alternative.

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    Ask the Community - Handsome Bakery and Cafe

    Are there dairy free options available (almond/soy/oat)?

    For the bakery not that I've seen, for the drinks I know there's an almond milk option and I think soy.

    Do you do takeouts for bingsoo?

    Yes,takeout is available for binggo.

    Can you study here?

    Sure.why not.see you soon

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    I've been wanting to try this place forever, so was happy to find out my husband ordered a birthday…read morecake for me from here. The Chocolate Bavarian Torte is amazing. I love that it is light, rich, but not overly sweet. I am a huge fan of chocolate mousse in cake and they have perfected it. And to top it off with the chocolate ganache... YUM! I told my husband it's probably the best birthday cake I've had and I hope he remembers that for next year. We also picked up some almond croissants and chocolate croissants and both were delish... to me they were a bit on the smaller side though. The cafe is really cute and clean with a sitting area. We came an hour before closing, so options were limited but they do have a big display case and would love to go back and check out what else they have to offer. I am a fan of flourless cake- so hoping to get to try a slice the next visit.

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    This is a small pastry shop. Parking lot is sufficient but kind of limited. We tried a couple…read moreslices. One was raspberry mousse and the other was moka coffee cream. They tasted kind of average, nothing extraordinary. The owner was very kind and helpful. It's about $5-6 for one slice.

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