This place is an amazing little gem in Mundelein. Everything here is made fresh by the staff who…read moreare so sweet! The setup is just great, with old wood and glass cabinets filled with fresh pastry's. You get a tray and a set of tongs at the front and just walk through piling them on your plate. I can't say how much we loved finding this place, and how great everything we got was!

Well it may be very good, but when you call for information on ordering a cake and they can't speak…read moreEnglish to take my order....very disappointing!

Wanted a snack after a long hike & came in later in the day. He said they close at 6pm Sat & closed…read moreon Sun. The friendly guy at the counter said that they are changing their name as per the new storefront sign. This is a casual Mexican bakery with great prices. Loved all food items that I chose & I didn't chose his recommendations so those might even be better. He recommended items with ginger, coconut & traditional delights. We also did not warm up the pastries so that is how delicious the bakery items were Everything was so fresh tasting & hit the spot. I appreciate that things were not overly sweet. Recommended items: -Pineapple empanadas. -This square custard tart with real blueberries in it. -Strawberry churros. I look forward to hikes that will lead me back down this way & trying more yummy items.

I feel like it was hard to review this place. I had read so many great reviews that maybe I went in…read morewith too high of expectations. To start, there were way more bakery items here than I expected! It was pretty overwhelming, making it difficult to decide what to get (and to figure out what is good). I picked up a variety of different treats: tres leches cake, flan, churros, concha bread, and rice pudding empanada. The results were mixed. As everyone has said, the tres leches cake is superb and is probably the highlight of what they make at this bakery. The other standout was the rice pudding empanada. There are no signs that say what the different pastries are so we picked it out and took a chance. It ended up being a pleasant surprise. Just perfectly sweet. But, it would be nice if they could put up signs so customers can decide what they want without having to ask staff. The churros were pretty hard and stale by the time we got them in the middle of the day. Perhaps they taste better when they are fresh. Otherwise, would not recommend. The concha bread was huge and super soft! But overall, the flavor was light and was not as sweet as I would have liked. The flan I did not mind, but my family thought it was way too firm. Overall, this bakery was too far out of my way to come back to. There were some standout items, but there were also a lot of other items that were pretty lackluster.

Samaris is a nice neighborhood bakery and pastries shop with a good variety of offerings. I went to…read morehere to get some drinks. Their main menu on the wall had the standard coffee drinks and the option of adding flavors but I was looking for specialty drinks like seasonal lattes, etc. and I couldn't find those. I heard a customer before me asking about Matcha drinks and a staff member said they have Guava Matcha Latte. Then I saw an electronic menu advertising specialty drinks. From it, I ordered their Pumpkin Tropical Matcha and from their regular menu, a seasonal and festive drink called Alote. I also got a Pecan Biscotti and a Strawberry Empanada. The drinks were good in taste. I liked them both. The Alote was my favorite. It's a corn-based beverage with cinnamon and nuts. The pricing of the specialty drinks was on the pricey side. The Pumpkin Tropical Matcha was $7. I received good service. Check them out.

This place is our go to when it comes to wanting a sweet treat! The coolers are always filled with…read morevarious great options and grab and go cakes. Every person I've talked there was so kind and will answer all your questions and even pick out their favorite desserts when you can't pick one out. I've only had one experience ordering a custom cake and the process went smooth as can be and the cake (which was my gender reveal) was delicious.

Relax at a table right under the Eiffel Tower replica. This family owned business is the real deal…read more Authentic French food served quickly by friendly servers.

This Parisienne themed bistro is adorable! You can't help but to want to sit at a table next to the…read morelower portion of the Eiffel Tower. The pastry cabinets are filled with all types of yummy goodness. But wait, what if I want breakfast and I am gluten free. According to the menu, they have a gluten free toast. That being said, I highly suspect contamination is a challenge in here. I sat down and was promptly met with what I believe was the owner. She helped clarify some questions I had like is the Swiss cheese on the Paris Special, American Swiss or Emmental since Swiss cheese is only an American thing. It is American Swiss for those asking. When in Rome I guess. The Paris Special is diced ham, eggs, and Swiss cheese on a croissant. I also ordered the diced potatoes with onion. The sandwich was good. Eggs were cooked perfectly, ham was diced out of a bag by the texture of it... it was fine. The croissant was very buttery, but I felt it was so buttery, it lost some exterior texture a fresh croissant may have. The potatoes were very tasty, but were dripping in oil on the plate. One thing that seemed to surprise me was me was the unsweetened iced tea. I felt it had black currant in it. That was lovely! Overall, this place is good. The price was not so great. But it is definitely cheaper than a trip to Paris.

Walking into Apres Pastry felt like a warm hug. From the moment I stepped inside, I felt so…read moregenuinely cozy and welcomed the kind of place that immediately makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. The atmosphere is absolutely dreamy, and the floral shop is EVERYTHING. It adds such a beautiful, thoughtful touch and makes the whole space feel curated, calm, and special. You can tell so much love went into every detail. This is the kind of spot you leave feeling happier than when you arrived. Can't wait to come back truly such an experience.

So very happy that this place opened up. Can't talk enough about this cute place. Meet all the…read morerequirements of the cute, warm, friendly neighborhood coffee place. Everything is worth the penny. Fresh from the oven and coffee is delicious. God bless they have saved me drive to Barrington all the way for good coffee and bakery.

Amazing cannolis and shakes!!! First time trying and will definitely be coming back! Great customer…read moreservice as well:)

This shop is such a treasure! The staff are always friendly, and the cannolis are so good!…read more Today, we purchased several three packs of mini cannoli, including chocolate peanut butter, traditional, chocolate orange, and lemon. These are not grocery store cannolis--these are made with real ingredients--pistachios, peanuts, lemon and orange peels. We also had to grab a piece of cannoli cake. The shop is small, but in the cutest midcentury style building, and in the warmer weather, picnic tables are available outside. Don't be surprised if the staff offer you a fork with your purchases, so you can enjoy the treats right away! The owners also conduct classes, which we really want to attend in the future. They also offer catering. So happy to support this small business!

Nice variety of artisan breads, always fresh and ready to go! The monkey bread and rosemary scones…read moreare the best! Must arrive early for the best selections of breads and pastries. Since they bring in inventory from their sister store in Evanston. What you see is what they have, so don't expect a secret stash in the back. If you want specific items or need to feed a large group, order online in advance. Knowledgeable friendly staff are always on deck.

Is there something I don't like at Hewn? No!…read more Well there was this one time when I arrived 15 minutes before opening. That was not good. A good bakery vibe for Libertyville. It's a small shop with all items on display. The challenge is to limit one's purchase. Try something new. It'll be your favorite until you try something else.