Visited Chicago for a short sweet trip and wanted to take someone back for my Michigan family. I…read moredecided conchas !!!! For concha this is the place to go to! The bakery itself is huge and they also have a huge variety of different cookies and bakery items. They also have cakes, cookies, muffins. Servers were friendly she brought us fresh concha's to purchase. For about 8 bakery items I spent less than 20 dollars. Con: no seating / street parking Pro: endless treats to take to loved ones

This was my second time ordering from them.I had ordered a birthday cake for my mother's birthday…read moreand it turned out beautifully so I decided to place another cake order for my nephew's birthday party ( Mario & Luigi themed ) I can not express how disappointed I felt when I saw the cake the first picture is what I got the second picture is what I had originally asked for. I told the lady it looked nothing like I had asked for. I know not every cake is going to look exactly the same. But this lady had the audacity to tell me that it was the same cake . They had no intention in making it even look close to the picture. The lady said she couldn't do anything about it since the cake decorator was gone for the day. Didn't get an apology or even tried to fix it .. Never again...

One of the best pie bakeries in Chicago IMO. Our favorite is…read morethe Michigan Sour Cherry. All pies crust is perfect crisp, sweetness, taste and delicious. People are friendly. There's seatings in the cafe. Lots of other options than pies. Off street parking and great pie selection. Holidays, make sure to order many days ahead of time.

I didn't even try the pie! The bacon/onion quiche was so good. Generous portions, very fresh and…read morecrisp salad on the side. Turkey chili was robust and flavorful. My friend got the butternut squash tamale and the tomato soup. Perfect for a chilly day. Friendly service, cozy atmosphere. Will be back for pie!

First Slice Pie Cafe has been our favorite spot for Sunday Brunch since we moved to the area in…read moreSpring 2022. We love the food, the staff, and the full dining experience. First and foremost, the food is delicious and affordable. Win-win! My husband and I love everything on the menu, but we definitely have our favorites. My husband loves the buffalo chicken wrap and I love the caramelized onion and bacon quiche. Yum! He likes the side of chips and I love the side salad. The salad is the perfect sweet and savory combo with greens, apples, and vinaigrette. We love the staff! They are so friendly, helpful, and welcoming! We are so grateful for their kindness and professionalism! Prices are great, the space is delightful, and everything is clean! Plus, if you need items to go, they have all your needs! We like to get a full quiche to slice into pieces and put in the freezer for lunches at work throughout the week. We also like to get the pies for impressive items to bring to a dinner or gathering with friends. We love First Slice and how it is a staple of our Andersonville/Edgewater community! If you've never been, we recommend you stop by next chance you get !

The short walk in this torrential downpour was so worth it. Came here after work today and felt…read morelike a light lunch and First Slice Pie proved to be the perfect choice (especially on a rainy day) Felt the need to get my veggies in so went with their Goat Cheese and Roasted Veggie Sandwich. Had to add my protein so added chicken. I am a big fan of all of the things that came in this sandwich so it was an easy choice for me. Great sandwich indeed. The creamy goat cheese blended everything so well together and the crispy cauliflower added a delightfully refreshing crunch. And can't forget to mention that poached pear...genius addition to add a little sweetness without over saucing and taking away from the healthiness of a veggie sandwich lol. And how can't I not get a slice of pie from a place with the word Pie In the name? Went with a slice of Michigan Sour Cherry and...WOW. PERFECT crust married to the perfect filling. I'm so satisfied right now (I literally am writing this post meal) Such a small, simple and charming sit down cafe. My type of joint. Just what the doctor ordered for lunch. Glad I found a new go-to spot.

Man o man! I get the Italian BLT and the Mangonado as well as whatever delicious cupcakes they…read morehave! Melissa & Freddy have an amazing spot that is personal (meaning they remember and value you as their customers) and super delicious!!! If you are in the area definitely a must stop spot!!!! Need a savory bite for breakfast or lunch/brunch or a delicious treat or need catering/cakes this is the place to go in Rogers Park! All ingredients are fresh! Food is made to order! Why not grab coffee while you're at it! Definitely a hit & never disappoints

What a gem! This friendly and adorable neighborhood family-owned bakery and cafe has excellent food…read moreand baked goods for affordable prices. For breakfast and lunch - you really get a lot for the price, and the speciality drinks are amazing (highly recommend the mangonada). While I've only done takeout, the inside is family-friendly, cozy, light, and casual - very inviting. This is my new go-to for brunch takeout and special-occasion baked good gifts - just check out their hot cocoa bombs and beautifully decorated cookies.

Yummy Korean bakery! Excellent textures…read more The customer service is confusing. When me & my daughter came in, the bakery case was empty (but their rolling pastry carts were full). The door was open but no one appeared to be inside other than a woman laying down talking on the phone. After a couple minutes I asked her if the bakery was open and she said yes. So then I figured out she worked there. Nothing was labeled so I asked her for her suggestions and she selected a Bavarian cream bun which was delicious, and a white bean pastry which we liked but a little less. It did have a nice subtle flavor though. The more questions I asked the friendlier the woman became. At the end I realized though that she wasn't wearing a mask (during COVID) when she moved a mask on the counter to the side so I could sign my receipt. A little unsettling since my 6 year old isn't vaccinated yet. But the pastries are good. So I would go back without my kid.

DokIl bakery has been around forever on Lawrence ave....and I had visited often in the 90s. Well,…read morethey supply pastry for greater Chicagoland area through other Korean groceries. Yesterday, I had purchased a chestnut bread. It lists flour, sugar, eggs, milk, chestnut, salt and butter as its ingredients. I took a big bite out of it only to find hundreds of raisins in the bread that couldn't be seen on the surface!! Well, I'm allergic to raisins and it almost killed me. It is ILLEGAL to falsely list ingredients that are in the pastry. This is beyond ridiculous, and I will make a formal complaint with proper authorities. If you are allergic to anything like nuts or oil or such, remember that your life could be at risk by eating here.

One of the absolute best bakeries in the city that somehow feels like a well-kept secret, even…read morethough it has been around for decades. I've tried several kinds of chocolate cake, the lemon bar, red velvet cake, various scones, the carrot cake, the cheesecake, and one thing is better than the next. These owners really care about producing an excellent product and succeed. Prices are extremely reasonable and staff is lovely. A destination bakery!

The banana cake is the best I've ever had. The key lime pie is tart but sweet & smooth textured…read morewith real whipped cream. That's so important. The chocolate decadence cake is heaven in a slice. I wish they would have the 3" cakes regularly available. The pineapple coconut cake is the right amount of sweetness where sometimes coconut is overloaded with sugar. I wish they had other coconut options. Today I'm trying their brownie and a macadamia cookie. I'd like to try the cheesecakes but I usually buy my standards. The less than perfect-- I think the staff could be a bit more friendly, especially to repeat customers from the neighborhood. A lot of their business is selling wholesale to restaurants, but people paying retail should be treated in a friendly manner. I call ahead to check stock ( I recommend you do so you're ready with substitutions). A lot of the items are frozen, so plan thawing time for a party. I must say I often feel the staff, not the younger girls, often acts like I'm bothering them and a customer shouldn't feel that way. After all, it's treats & it should be a pleasant experience. I don't think it's intentional & it's not nasty, just not friendly. Buy directly from JRs and don't use a food delivery service because the up charge is too much.

So delicious!! My sweet neighbor treated us to some incredible goodies from Hellas Pastry Shop and…read moreI was so impressed. The box she gave us had so many treats so we got the chance to sample a lot from them! Here were some of my favorites: the honey cookie. I've never had these before and oh my gosh I've been missing out! These are so sweet, moist, and addictive! The baklava was also a huge hit. Flakey, sweet, and nutty. There was also a chocolate dipped baklava, which as a chocolate lover, I am sold on. Based off other reviews, it sounds like I need to come back and try the almond cookies!

Finally stopped by at this place having driven by it for years. The place looks run down but that…read moredoesn't deter me. I was determined to get the spinach pie and glad they have it. There's no other savory offering other the this one. The rest are cakes and pastries. The honey cookie and the walnut cake were a bit too sweet for me. But the spinach pie, oh! So very good and will go back for more of that.

Defloured is the place I go when I need to feel "normal" with celiac and eat some GF treats that…read morearen't dry and crumbling. The banana bread is indistinguishable from one with gluten. My new obsession is the hummingbird cake-- or anything with Defloured's cream cheese frosting!

I have to update my review since my last one because, since then, I have tried so many more items…read more Defloured is a gluten-free dream come true. A real blessing to the Chicago gluten-free food scene. Previously, I had only tried items stocked at Whole Foods. I've now tried SO many of their goodies directly from their bakery, local cafés, and retailers. No matter where I've purchased their goodies from, the items are always fresh. I've never purchased a stale item. It always amazes me that despite their large selection, they are able to maintain freshness of all of their items. It's hard to pick favorites, but some of my favorite items are the brownies, with the Cosmic Brownie being my number one. It's so rich and fudgy, and everyone I've had taste it has had the same wide-eyed reaction. It's amazing. The cookies are phenomenal. I love the standard chocolate chip cookies. Also, the oatmeal peanut chocolate chip cookies are seriously addictive and a favorite of mine. They're crispy on the edges with the perfect chew, have actual whole peanuts in the batter, and the perfect peanut butter flavor. The cookie sandwiches are one of my top choices and a must-try! The chocolate chip with peanut butter buttercream is amazing, as is the peanut butter s'mores. I also love everything lemon from here. The lemon mini loaves and the lemon poppy seed loaf slice are absolutely perfect. Some of the other items I've really enjoyed are the pecan blondie, magic bar, peanut butter bar, cupcakes, whoopie pie, cake pops, cinnamon crumb cake, Pucks of Love (which reminds me of MOD Pizza's No Name Cake, which I love), and the Earl Grey mini loaf. The cake slices of the week are always a great pick too. They always have fun and delicious combinations, and they always keep me wanting to pop in and try the latest one. I know there are two types of people: people who LOVE sugar and prefer a thick, sweet buttercream, and people who scrape off the frosting and only eat the cake. Their frosting is definitely for the sugar lovers out there--I personally love it! Don't snooze on Defloured. Give it a try--you won't be disappointed.