I am so blessed to be a neighbor of this incredible French bakery and have been since its opening…read more Totally authentic with a small area for having a bowl of French soup, sandwich and a great cup of coffee. Everything from here is most impressive and YOU WILL RETURN! The owner and staff are very friendly and are very appreciative of your visit. Fantastic customer service and never, ever rushed. Quite busy, rightfully so, but the line moves right along quickly. I have purchased practically everything over the years for myself, my company and my church and have had nothing but incredible responses. There are many choices of the tastiest authentic breads, pastries, etc. plus there is that cozy place to enjoy a fabulous soup and authentic French sandwich plus perhaps dessert. This is a true gem in Old Town!! Great history online about the award-winning owner in France and the US, plus his years in the business and proven techniques with pictures. Such a truly interesting read! https://blog.matferbourgeat.com/en/2018/03/14/pierre-zimmermann-la-fournette-chicago-from-the-bas-rhin-to-the-americain-dream Enjoy!

What a great authentic French bakery! Staff super friendly. Cappuccinos were delicious with great…read morefoam! Wished it had been served in mugs instead of paper cups. Pastries and sandwich were delicious. Wish I had seen cheese fridge before we ordered, I would have gotten cheese and a baguette. Next time!

Small dessert shop located in the Chicago French Market/Metra Market. They had individual desserts…read moreand croissants, small sweet loaves, and exactly one 6" cake for sale, plus coffee and tea. All pretty standard flavours, but if what I got is representative of the whole offering, the quality is what makes them special. I got the Manjari, a chocolate mousse coated in a dark chocolate ganache with a thin chocolate cookie/cake "crust" on the bottom. It was almost $10 which I think is pricey for an individual dessert, but it was perfectly designed and the chocolate was clearly good quality because it was RICH. The dessert was pushing my tolerance for sweetness but in this small portion it worked as the chocolate was very strong to balance it out.

Bought a "Celebration Cake" from here and it looked beautiful and it actually tasted really good!…read moreIt wasn't overly sweet! Great customer service! The young lady behind the counter even went out of her way to assist my husband and I with directions on which Metra train to take and how to get to the station. We were just in town to visit family. Purchased a cake from here and got help with directions too!

Delicious girls brunch! From our lattes, to the lavender ricotta shareable, to each of our entrees,…read moreand finally dessert- every bite was full of fresh flavor. The service was the cherry on top. Special thank you to the sweetest gentlemen, Louis, who made us feel warm and welcome. We can't wait to come back!

We had a toddler date with a friend and her son here at the cafe at the Peninsula. They had some…read morelimited-time St. Patrick's Day specials that caught my friend's eye, including the Pot of Gold, a special dessert only available for the weekend. The food was really excellent, as was the service. But it was ridiculously priced. The reuben sandwich was $28. It was a great sandwich, very lean, but you could get a sandwich as good for half the cost elsewhere. They only have a couple of kid's items, but my friend requested buttered noodles for her kid rather than the cheesy noodles. I got the hibiscus drink and lavender lemonade, both non-alcoholic, and they were very good. My little one especially liked the hibiscus. And we ordered the appetizer of whipped ricotta and honey; my daughter liked this more than anything else we ordered. We didn't have dessert at the restaurant, but ordered to go. The pot of gold was really good. There were little "gold nuggets" on it and that was my daughter's favorite part; good thing since I didn't realize it had a layer with Bailey's in it. It was very rich, and the cauldron was really thick chocolate (and actually was a struggle to get into, a bit!). The restaurant is small but it didn't feel crowded. We never felt rushed or unwelcome, and we were there for a couple hours (longer than I realized; it took an unusually long time to make two reuben sandwiches). Their pastries are really nice but somewhat expensive, like the rest of the menu. It was a nice, sophisticated experience.

Macarons are exceedingly and exceptionally difficult to get to absolute perfection. If this were a…read moreplace with two or three Michelin stars, I might be a little tougher. However, for a neighborhood dessert shop, these were as close to macaron perfection as can reasonably be expected. What I'm referring to is the crust/shell. If I'm correct, a textbook-perfect macaron shell is firm yet as delicate as a frozen soap bubble, with a much softer dough underneath. With these, I felt as though a hair (and I'm not exaggerating) of the firmness transferred from the shell to the dough. Again, I grant grace due to the inherent difficulty of perfecting this delicate pastry. Where these macarons truly shine, and do so more than any I've had previously, is their filling. I was able to try a salted caramel and a coffee. Both of these had very distinct flavors, not simply a generic sweetness with hints of something. I could have immediately identified these flavors, even if you hadn't told me what they were. While it was later in the evening and not busy, I still want to give points to the friendly and personable individual working behind the counter. Thus, while perhaps not a cross-town destination, Andersonville's Macaron Bar delivers products that can perfectly satisfy a sweet craving.

Oh man finally just had my macaroons the other day and they did not disappoint!! I did a taste…read moretesting on my YouTube find me at Adrian's chaotic life. The earl grey tea and chcolate strawberry were my absolute favorite. I love buying all different ones and taking little bites of each at a time so I get all the flavors in my mouth! I could easily take 3 to 5 bites of one macaron . Can not wait to be out that way again to hit them up!

This cute bakery is located across the street from the Chicago Pizza And Oven Grinder Company. The…read moresweet smell inside is warm and inviting. I tried a sample of their winter bliss Buche and it was creamy and delicious. The prices are steep, $5 for a chocolate chip cookie, $4.25 butter croissant, $5.25 banana muffin, and $8 a Chicago Bears sugar cookie. I wasn't impressed with the $4.75 Pain Au Chocolate I got. For the price, I was expecting a lot more than a dry and lack luster pastry. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

Review of Coconut Key Lime Tart, Apple Almond Croissant, Iced Cappuccino…read more Cappuccino tasted like a typical cappuccino; it was good. Apple Almond Croissant was tasty in flavor but subpar in texture for an almond croissant. Coconut Key Lime tart was refreshing and perfectly executed. Total is $22. 16oz cappuccino was reasonable priced or at least matches the average market price. Pastries were very pricey but we felt the coconut Key Lime tart was very well executed and more worth.

My favorite place!!!!! Friendly service as always. This is…read moremy 4th macaron cake from Leila's and every time it's beyond delicious and exceeds my expectations. Such a beautiful macaron cake. Ingredients are fresh. I love the raspberry and cream flavor of this cake. During pick up I had to get some lavender flavor macarons, hazelnut, pistachio, rose, mango pineapple & lemon raspberry of course. You can also order online and pick up at Leila's pastry shop. She makes ordering so convenient and easy! Thank you Leila for this delicious work of art.

Delicious Good variety…read more Gift sets Street parking Seats outside I don't think there's a public restroom

Drove down to Chicago to pickup family from Midway airport and wanted a sweet treat but everything…read morewas closed except for the Bakery Box ATM. It was close to the Tesla chargers at the complex. They had a variety of flavors for their macaroons, mini cakes, cake pops and other desserts. Some desserts come in a box with a mini fork inside. I got a strawberry and chocolate mini-cake, which was very moist. This wouldn't be my first preference but it's a decent option depending on the circumstances. The card machine was straightforward. I'd try a lemon desert next time.

Omg yes!! So many tasty choices..a tad pricey but what isnt nowadays…read more.. Everything we have gotten has been yummy... When there was an issue, the owner was super nice and responsive.

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.

Such a cute little bakery with the tastiest sweets and the coolest vibe…read more Customer service - good. Desserts - even better. CUTE set up. Great spot. Chicago street parking but it wasn't crazy.

One of our local favorites, this bakery has been in wicker Park for many decades, and continues to…read morebe a commanding presence in the pastry realm. Remarkably delicious cookies and cakes, Great coffee, and a chill laid back atmosphere. Very good with the kids too. They have donuts on weekends, but they're run out quickly so get there early!

Cute little shop in Ravenswood! My husband and I came here for a quick lunch on Friday. It's very…read moreno frills on the inside, but neighborhoody and quaint. For lunch I ordered the brie and fig sandwich which is served on an amazing crusty French baguette. Everything about the sandwich was super fresh! We got the kouign amann to share and unfortunately this missed the mark for us. It just wasn't as flakey and buttery as I'm used to! Based on other reviews, it sounds like I need to try the croissants next time. It's pretty pricey, around $50 (including tip) for two sandwiches, coffee, and a bakery item. I wish the sandwiches included a bag of chips and a drink to make it more of a complete meal and justify the price a little more.

Very French. Kinda overpriced Panera vibes. Coffee, pastry,…read moretwo sandwiches coming in right around $50. Value might be there if you're close (convenience tax), but for my money, I'd probably go to L&M @ Lincoln/Montrose.