Hilary&#x27;s Cookies

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Delicious baked goods. You can't go wrong with anything you get at Hilary's. Their scones are great and have good flavor-the blueberry lemon are our favorite. Their cookies are also good. read more

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Bryan H.

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these cookies are seriously tasty! Super fresh and bursting with flavor! I grabbed three or four cookies and a couple of scones at the farmers market in Jefferson Park I will definitely be back and next time I will stock up! You guys too it's seriously great job thank you! read more

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Amazing cookies - they are vegan but are beloved by vegans and non- vegans alike. Grab a scone at the next farmers market you won't regret it - I couldn't believe how good it was. read more

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Shirley J.

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Vegan cookies seem to have a stigma in that it doesn't taste as great as regular cookies. This place proves that wrong! There wasn't much room when I arrived because they were preparing for a massive shipment, so I had to maneuver through cookies. The door was locked, but they let me in to purchase. I recommend calling them to make sure that they're open before you arrive. They also sell products at Whole Foods. I went for the special and bought three cookies for $6: snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, and chocolate coffee (which definitely has a coffee flavor). My favorite was the chocolate chip cookie. All the cookies were incredibly delicious and chewy, and you can't tell that it's vegan. Writing this review makes me want to get another cookie. Brb! read more

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Caren J.

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What's not to like? Delicious, flavorful, gorgeous cookies. Get over there! read more

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Tomm T.

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I really cannot rate this company's cookies, since when we arrived today, there was a sign saying they were CLOSED to the public - so we wasted our trip. Their Facebook page should have a pinned message indicating this, but nope. They don't even have a website I can find! The company also does not seem to care that their business hours listed here on Yelp are obviously inaccurate. They have an Instagram account that has made 9 posts. How the heck do they even stay in business? read more

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Aparna B.

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Love Hilary's cookies! I first tried them at my local Whole Foods in Ann Arbor, MI where they're sold and I keep buying them because they're delicious. When I looked up where they were located, I couldn't believe it! The bakery is down the street from where my sister live in Chicago in Lincoln Square. It's like fate! The cookies are soft and not overly sweet and the perfect texture. I've also purchased cookies and other baked goods from the main flagship store in Chicago. I always look forward to seeing them in my Whole Foods though! When we see them, we buy a few just in case they run out ;) read more

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Amazing cookies. Amazing service. Everything is fresh, pure, delicious. Expensive, but - you get what you pay for. And Hilary herself is at the counter ready to serve up a delicious treat. Tip - try the french press coffee - she makes each cup to order, and it perfectly compliments the butter cookies. read more

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Jacob J.

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Ever since a random trip to Fort Bragg, California in the fall of 2011 where I found this bakery that made these divine chocolate chip cookies with everything in them, I've been on the search for other bakeries with a suitable replacement. Which began a cookie trek still in the making. So, recently I had a hunger for chocolate chip cookies so I was on Yelp thumbing through reviews. I found this place and quickly scanned their website to see what flavors were offered. I wish the "New stuff" area on their main page was highlighted or in a larger font because I completely bypassed that paragraph and missed what would have told me that their cookies are all completely Vegan. Nothing wrong with Vegan cookies but it just wasn't something I was looking for at the moment. Traditional is what I was jonesing for. Their vegan cookies are composed of no dairy, no eggs, ingredients like organic unbleached flour, organic sugar, unsulfured dried fruits, organic etc. Note that for cookies created this way to get a consistency that is close to the traditional cookie, other ingredients are used. Not chemicals or complex sugars but natural ingredients found in any fruit or vegetable market. I wonder if they supply ingredient lists to customers that need to know. They are catering not only to the vegan crowd but understandably those that are living with dietary restrictions. Nowadays there are a lot more of children and some adults that cannot have dairy or eggs. I walked in expecting to spend less than five dollars and walk out with a few cookies. Nothing is ever as expected. Many of the flavors of cookies on deck were as they say "unique" flavors. Luckily I found a chocolate chip cookie and a chocolate coffee, which I purchased. Also got a couple chocolate chip minis and a 10 or 12 oz cup of fresh, chilled, organic lemonade sweetened with organic cane sugar. Total was just above $12 dollars! Big cookies are $2.50 each, lemonade $4. Pricey. The chocolate chip has an interesting flavor, I tasted hints of coconut in it and its texture was like that of a soft baked cookie. I would return for another in the future. The mini's were like pecan sandies or biscotti in it's texture, I wasn't thrilled but the lemonade was perfect. It was a sultry 95 degrees that day and the lemonade was equally tart and tasty. Needless to say I would order another the next time it's humid. It's shared knowledge that they sell cookies at Whole Foods as well. I commented to the store keeper that I travel through the area often and have never seen this shop. It'd be awesome if they sent cookie pushers onto Lincoln ave, hopping the stretch of so many bars out there. Which are a few mere blocks away. Some of which have beer gardens or open exteriors in the warm months. If I saw a cookie pusher with a great price and a smile, I'd buy a cookie. read more

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Ashley M.

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Every summer my husband daughter and I look forward to the Horner Park farmer's market because of Hillary's Cookies stand. The scones are among the best I've ever had aside from a friend's Irish granny. We absolutely love them. The man who works the stand is such a joy and makes our Saturday so much better! We love seeing him- he's like a legend in our family because we get so excited to talk to him, haha! He gave me the most amazing tip for the scones which is cut them in half and stick them in the oven at 350 for like seven minutes.. serve with butter and your in heaven. Wish I could really convey what joy this baking company brings to my family but I'm truly not even doing it justice! read more

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V J.

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Pro: The cookies are definitely amazing. I threw a party this summer - 3 vegans in attendance, and 20+ nonvegans. Hilary's Cookies were the first to go! I had several nonvegan desserts leftover, but no cookies! Con: Hilary is very difficult to get a hold of. After my June party, I tried to contact her via phone and email to set up another order in July. I never heard back from her. I tried to call her store again a few days ago; no answer. read more

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Pam D.

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Chocolate coffee cookies. Chocolate coffee vegan cookies. Now, those that know me well know that when I hear the word "vegan" that my eyes usually glaze over. I have not had good experiences with vegan foods beyond salads. This time, however, I found something delicious! I was not as enamored of the smaller cookies, but those big soft deeeeeelicious chocolate coffee cookies are wonderful! They are a bit pricey, but so good. read more

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Monica J.

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Softest and tastiest cookies I have had. It is hard to believe these cookies are actually vegan but, lo and behold, they are! I tried them a couple weeks ago when my mom wanted an oatmeal cookie (she is not vegan but likes vegan deserts). Anyway, we went to Whole Foods and while my dad and I grabbed vegan cupcakes, she wanted to try Hilary's Oatmeal cookie. After we all tried each others' desserts, her cookie was hands down the BEST dessert. The flavor of this cookie was mind-blowing. There is fresh oatmeal and a hint of butterscotch. I ended up grabbing this cookie again last night. My fiancé tried it for the first time and was hooked as well. We are looking forward to trying more of her cookies at Whole Foods and hitting up her wonderful shop in Lincoln Park soon! read more

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Ana V.

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Absolutely delicious cookies! I tried them where I use to work, I was in real trouble when I found out they were located just 15 min away my home. I tried the chocolate chip and was instantly hooked. However, once I tried pumpkin pie, chocolate chip was old news. Highly recommend their cookies plus they have great service! read more

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Kamilah S.

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I have said it once and I will say it again, I am a HARD CORE CARNIVORE. So while I was waiting on my facial appointment with Magdalena, I stopped by the little market upstairs from Magdalena's and bought a sandwich, which was the bomb.com and a vegan chocolate cookie, at first I was hesitant because the damn cookie was $3.50 + tax, for a cookie??? Glad I am not cheap when it comes to food, because that was the best damn, soft baked chocolate cookie rolled in white sugar that I have ever had in my life. I am a little upset I didn't get two. You would never know it was vegan. I thought it had some kind of dairy because it was so soft and moist. Thanks Hillary, I will definitely have to come to your shop and taste all your other delicious vegan treats. read more

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Carolin C.

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Also sold at Whole Foods, BTW! Amazing cookies. Coincidentally, vegan. None of my family is vegan. They are the biggest carnivores you might know. It doesn't change their loooooove of Hilary's cookies. Every flavor is just mouth wateringly good. Is that even a word? Find them at whole foods or meet Hilary yourself and head to this fine establishment. read more

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Abhi C.

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Pros: Cookies were warm, soft, and delicious. Made me forget about all my problems for a few seconds as I gobbled them down. Cons: My hopes were raised when I looked at the menu and started to order but were then dashed quite expertly as the server said that it was outdated. read more

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Regina D.

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The brownie alone is worth 5 stars! They sell some of their products at BeLeaf Salad on Wacker Drive and I was sold the first day! It's the perfect combination of brownie and cake textures. It's a "YAY!" from me. Outstanding experience. read more

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Kathy S.

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Walk by Hilary's so often, we finally bought some cookies today. OMG, they are DELISH! Can't believe they're vegan. We tried the Snickerdoodles and can't wait to sample more of their flavors. read more

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Sensa S.

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Hilary's cookies are great and use the best ingredients ( no artificial stuff--they are the real deal) with reasonable prices. They even offer delivery service. I was very impressed with their personable manner--they treat you like family. I will definitely reorder. read more

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Hamid R.

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HILARY'S COOKIES ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! When I went to Hilary's for the first time, I realized finally what a REAL COOKIE tastes like. So soft and full of amazing cookie goodness, definitely not some hard and nasty cookies you buy from the store. If you can stop by, make sure to grab an Oatmeal Scotchie (butterscotch) or a Chocolate Chip, those are my favorites. Actually, all of her cookies taste great, all kinds of different flavors. AND THE BEST PART!!! THEY'RE VEGAN!!! So none of that garbage you find in other cookies, everything is fresh. If your not able to stop at her store in Lincoln Square, no worries, you can pick up her cookies at Whole Foods too. I go to the Whole Foods by Cicero and Peterson all the time to pick up some of her cookies. Make sure to check out Hilary's Cookies TODAY!!! read more

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J K.

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Yum! Two words: Chocolate Coffee The chocolate coffee cookie is NOT a cookie--it's a dessert. I could see this cookie being served on a beautiful plate in a boutique restaurant--perhaps with some fancy syrup swirl on the edges of the plate and some tastefully placed strawberry slices. Just saying. read more

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Grace K.

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I first tried hilary's cookies at whole foods and i was hooked. I went to her actual bake shop and bought all her vegan cookies and I'm obsessed. And the cookies are huge! read more

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lois c.

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Hillary is a nice person to talk to. However, the picture on the Redeye made me want to come to this place. It wasn't worth it. The cookies didn't taste right. You can make a better ice cream sandwich on your own. Overpriced goods that don't deliver. read more

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Caitlin P.

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Delicious cookies and bars! Accidently stumbled across this little storefront on a walk and had to have an Oatmeal Scotchie! Then I had to try the chocolate coffee...and so it began.. Hilary is usually there and is really great about explaning all her ingredients and her vegan recipes. She has a fantastic personality and is an even better baker. She's like the Mom who hides healthy ingredients in a cookie or bar and they're so good you'd never know it. I tend to over eat these cookies for obvious reasons and justify it by how healthy they are! She has a great deal on a dozen cookies so I tried lemon, chocolate chip walnut, banana nut, and the flavors mentioned above. Now, you can buy these cookies at Whole Foods, but she has more flavors in her store and I always like to buy from the source! Beware! Once she gets her signage up this place is going to be packed with people!!! read more

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Thom W.

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i was so disappointed. I spent 7.35 and got two mini snicerdoodles, 2 mini butter pecan, 1 large chocolate chip, and 1 large peanut butter. all three except the butter pecan tasted some what similar, lacked distinctive flavor and expected them to be knock your socks off cookies based on the price, that they were not. the butter pecan cookies were very good, the others i only had one bite because they were not good tasting to me. might be the vegan thing that affected the taste read more

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richelle a.

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Seriously fantastic cookies and baked goods! I stopped in a couple of weeks ago when i stumbled across the storefront... had a very pleasant chat with Hilary, the owner, and tried a sample of non-vegan bars (yum), and then purchased a vegan chocolate chip cookie. Vegan food in general isn't something I have very often, due to allergies. After Hilary took the time to go through the ingredients with me, I was sure it would be ok. I scarfed that cookie down so fast it was slightly embarrassing. It's going to be very difficult living 2 blocks from this place and not gaining 100 lbs. read more

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Emilee S.

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Seriously amazing cookies. I first tried the Oatmeal Scotchies from my local whole foods and then upon research I learned there is an actual store, I haven't been to the store yet but it's on my list when I go into the city. If the cookies sold at Whole foods are amazing I can't even imagine what the fresher cookies at the actual store taste like! Vegan, minimal ingredients, and soft tasty treats of pure goodness ! read more

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Zoe J.

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The vegan Snickerdoodles and the chocolate coffee cookies are so moist. They are a melt-in-your-mouth type of cookie. They are bite size, but that just makes me more mindful of each nibble. They aren't overly sweet either. I always look for Hilary's cookies at the various coffee shops in Lincoln Square where I live. I always find them at The Grind and get some whenever I go in. Sometimes, I don't even get coffee there; I just go in looking for those darned tasty cookies that I have a crush on. Please, go out of your way to try one today. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Russell B.

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Wow! Saw these at Whole Foods, and wanted to give a vegan cookie a shot. Bought the chocolate coffee cookie, and absolutely loved it! I'm hooked! Will have to get more and try the other flavors! read more

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Katie L.

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The chocolate chip, chocolate coffee, and snickerdoodle cookies are so good! I also really enjoyed the granola bites. I'm not vegan and could not tell that there was anything missing or different about these cookies. Very tasty! read more

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Rachel W.

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YUM! Lots of awesome baked vegan treats, the majority of her goods are vegan, with a few regular pastries as well. You can get her cookies at local whole foods, but they're obviously fresher and have a wider variety at her brick and mortar location. While, I love her cookies, my favorite things are her oatmeal bites which come in tons of changing flavors, but I especially love the pecan ones...they're a perfect size too. read more

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Britta D.

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Hands down best vegan cookies in the city. I buy them at Whole Foods or right from her store. I love all the variety for vegan cookies, this is very rare, and especially when they taste so good! read more

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Phillip R.

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I bought the cookie chocolate coffee twice without knowing that it was vegan at Whole Foods. All I saw first was chocolate and coffee and thought "sounds amazing" and it was it really was. I have just tried the oatmeal cookie and it was very good. I am excited to try more varieties of the cookies. read more

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Jeff G.

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Stopped by to pick up some cookies since the ones a friend had were so good. It was noon on a Saturday, they had opened at 10a.m, and there were almost no cookies on display to buy. Disappointing. read more

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Chris D.

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Bought a scone and cookie from the stand at the farmers market. They were so fresh, soft, and so delicious. The scones had amazing fresh berries in it with the perfect amount of sweetness (not to much ) with a hint of tartness from the berries. I was pleasantly surprised and I can say that these are best scones I have ever had. read more

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Steph G.

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I picked up a softball sized strawberry glazed scone today at Hilary's pop up shop inside of Bowtruss Coffee house and it was AMAZING. Delicious, flaky, and the perfect amount of pink icing to give each bite a sweet kick! Must try! read more

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Jillian S.

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Best store bought cookie I have ever had. Picked up the chocolate chip on an impulse at whole foods and It. Was. So. Good.

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Dee R.

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The best dang vegan chocolate chip cookie I've had! So moist with large chocolate chips. Cant wait to try more of their desserts.

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Rachel G.

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I have a new obsession. All summer long, I have been buying the most incredible, creatively flavored, soft-cookie-deliciousness at the Thursday night Lincoln Square farmers' market. So far, I have tried chocolate chip, coffee-chocolate, and oatmeal-butterscotch. I must say that the coffee-chocolate variety are my personal favorite. Yum! The cookies are not your typical dried out, crispy deal. They are gooey, rich, and BIG. They are all crazily amazing, clearly made with care and love, plus they are vegan! Go buy yourself some cookies! read more

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4917 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
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(312) 285-5055
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Yes, Hilary's Cookies takes credit cards.

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Yes, Hilary's Cookies does have catering options.

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Yes, Hilary's Cookies has bike parking.

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Yes, Hilary's Cookies has parking options. Street Parking

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Is Hilary's Cookies wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Hilary's Cookies is wheelchair accessible.

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4.0(1.8k reviews)

7.0 mi•The Loop

This was my fiancé and I's first stop once we arrived in Chicago. It was recommended to us from a…read morefriend. I was skeptical at first because it is a local chain, rather than a singular location. However, it lived up to the hype. Service: it was extremely busy when we came in. The line was almost out the door. They have a system in place for ordering and seating so it worked well and fast given how busy they were. We didn't have any questions on where to order or where to stand when waiting for a seat. The staff were friendly and helped us find a spot to sit at. Ambiance: classic cafe in a city. Loud chatter, but it's a vibe. Very colorful and fun interior with cool textural elements. We had a seat that was facing the street so it was fun to people watch as we sipped and ate. Food: amazing breakfast selection! We ordered the morning sandwich and barbacoa bowl. The morning sandwich had THICK scrambled eggs which were super soft and tasty. I could've used more salsa verde on it. The bread was barely toasted. I'd rate the sandwich a 3.8/5. It got the job done. The barbacoa bowl was "really good" according to my fiancé. A great source of protein, fresh ingredients, nice flavor, and great portions. He would rate it a 5/5. Coffee: I am a coffee snob so I am quite harsh when it comes to reviewing it. Their machine is a cute La Marzocco. Appropriate sized "for-here" glasses according to the drinks. Plus, they were really cute. Wide variety of drink selection from your standards to the more girly-drinks (if there is such a thing). We ordered a cappuccino and small hot mocha. Latte art 4.5/5, temperature 5/5, flavor 4/5. The espresso didn't stand out to me, very standard flavor profile. However, the chocolate in the mocha was delicious. It's more of a rich, dark chocolate. Nice thin layer of foam. Would recommend to try at least once when you're in Chicago! Glad to have stopped in.

I walked over from my hotel right at the time they opened, and it was raining. There was no line,…read moreonly a handful of people waiting for their order. I got the pistachio croissant, shakshouka pastry, and berry crunch oatmeal. It took about 20-25 minutes, which made no sense because the pastries are in the case and the oatmeal......is oatmeal. I suspect they opened without having all of their prep done because the delay made no sense. Their staff looked frantic. The croissant wasn't filled, it just had pistachio cream on the top with a couple of nuts. I would order the shaksouka pastry again. The egg was cooked well, and the tomato was very good. They were supposed to heat it up, but it wasn't warm.

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(69 reviews)

9.1 mi•Bridgeport

Great bakery - and a welcome addition to Bridgeport neighborhood!…read more High end pastries. Sweet and savory. Flavor profile skews toward European style, but some Asian influence. Pastries are all delicious, and on the expensive side ($5-8 per pastry). They have a couple of tables and seats inside, okay for eating your food but not a great working cafe. I'll come back. Thank you Fat Peach!

Solid spot for some unique flavored pastries! Came on a Friday morning - arrived about 15 min prior…read moreto opening and I was the first in line. Got a variety of pastries - the Raspberry Cream Cinnamon Role, a Pistachio Calamansi Danish, the Guava Custard, and the Hot Dog Croissant. I was hoping for more savory options - the Hot Dog was probably my favorite! The Pistachio Calamansi Danish also had a nice flavor and not too sweet and I appreciated the lamination on this one. The Guava and Rasperry Cinnamon Roll were a bit to sweet for my liking but flavorful. Prices were on the higher side and I think I was expecting a bit more from the pastries but worth checking out at least once!

Strawberry and cream croissant

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Sugar Moon Bakery

4.8(112 reviews)

3.3 mi•Logan Square

Glorious. One-of-a-kind. Amazing. Definitely some of the best pastries I've had in Chicago…read morerecently. If you haven't made it over to Sugar Moon yet, it's well worth a trek out of the way! We visited around noon on a Sunday, and after reading the reviews here, I wasn't optimistic there would be many pastries left. Maybe I should play the lottery, because luckily there was no line and a pretty good selection of pastries left. The staff were super friendly and there were so many unique flavors of baked goods. We decided to split several and opted for the blueberry cloud cookie, chai cinnamon roll, banana pudding croissant, espresso cornflake cookie, and potato focaccia. The shop was more of a small take-out operation, so we took the pastries to a nearby park to eat. Everything was absolutely divine! The group favorite was the focaccia- the creamy potatoes and cheese brought a rich flavor that was perfectly balanced by the fluffy bread. The chai roll was perfectly soft and delicately spiced, completed with that soft cream cheese frosting and gooey center we all like to see. My personal favorite was the banana pudding croissant- the dough was so crispy that I'm pretty sure others could hear the bite, and there was a generous amount of filling with fresh bananas and visible vanilla beans in the whipped cream. The espresso cookie was super soft- while I couldn't taste the espresso very clearly, I absolutely *loved* the caramel-coated cornflakes topped with sea salt. Super unique and would definitely order again. Despite their decadent appearances, none of the pastries were too sweet. Already plotting a return visit and can't recommend this shop enough!

There is a reason this place is soooo popular and has a line out the door right when they open. It…read moreis AMAZING! All their pastries are fresh and made with seasonal ingredients so you will always be getting something new. I got there 30 mins after they opened and had to wait outside for around 15 mins but the line does move fast. There is very limited seating inside so plan to just grab and go. I tried their banana pudding croissant and raspberry scone. The croissant melted in my mouth, it was so flakey and buttery. The raspberry scone was soft and sweet enough. Awesome spot in Logan Square! One of my favorite bakeries in Chicago.

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

3.4(1.6k reviews)

6.8 mi•The Loop

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

Kinda of a mixed bag here…read more Flourless chocolate cake: 2/5. Probably the driest flourless chocolate cake that i have ever had. Banana pudding: 4/5. I am not a big fruit pudding fan, but this was really well done. The chunks of banana really help make this so good

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Bittersweet Pastry Shop

4.1(912 reviews)

2.7 mi•Lakeview

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Wow... cherry pie, everything is special and yummy! Cakes, cookies ... mini tarts are exceptional!read more

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

4.2(99 reviews)

6.7 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!

Nice location. Clean. Bright and has a wide selection of delicious looking pastries. Coffee is…read moresolid and the cups right up my alley. Firm. Strong and secure. Friendly workers make it a nice place for a quick snack.