My Grandpa's Store

4.9 (62 reviews)

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Ann L.

My sister was looking for a really good bakery to get a cake for our mother's birthday, and she found My Grandpa's Store on Yelp! They worked with her to figure out a design and flavors and the finished product was amazing! Light blue buttercream with fondant cherry blossoms; it was almost too pretty to eat! The cake was dark chocolate with a chocolate mousse filling. The flavors were wonderful, and the cake was moist and had a perfect texture. The frosting was delicious as well; I often don't finish buttercream frosting because it can be too sweet and/or just too thickly applied, but this was perfect! Our family now has a new go-to bakery for family events!

Catherine N.

I used to come here after school in the 60s for candy when it was known as Hank's! I was thrilled to see it come up on a Google search for decorative cakes in LaGrange. Gina Morello did a spectacular job on a custom cake I ordered for a family member's 90th birthday. It was all done via email because I live out of state. Gina sent me photos of her work and encouraged me to look on Pinterest for ideas. What she came up with was more beautiful than I ever imagined it could be and her decorating skills so impressive: it had exquisite flowers on top and trailing down the sides in colors I requested. She really read my mind. The cake was ready exactly when she said it would be and at a reasonable price: $55. The flower loving birthday girl was absolutely thrilled with Gina's artistic work - and how tasty the cake was.

I mean look at this detail!!!! Amazing work!

Thank you so much for your amazing detail, Gina! You are truly a great artist, and baker! We were absolutely so happy with our cakes that you did for us! We had sent you a photo, and you could do exactly what we asked for on a cake, we are really appreciative of your attention to detail, and the customers needs. You definitely listen to the customers needs, and make peoples birthdays extra special with your artistic ability! We will definitely be sending you referrals, and more orders for cakes in the future! I really felt heard as a customer at My Grandpa's Store! Thank you again, Gina!

J J.

I've gotten my daughters birthday cake from here for the last two years and I don't think I'll use any else. Gina has been easy to work with and super creative. The cakes were delicious with amazing decoration and detail. Party goers were super impressed and the cost really wasn't that much more than a basic cake from grocery stores.

Donna J.

We had a cake made here for my daughters birthday and it turned out super cute! It was a little too sweet for my liking but my daughters loved it and that's all that matters! Customer service was great and pricing was reasonable.

Akeya S.

I wish I could give Gina more stars for the work she does. I was chatting with her at a party and showed her a couple of pictures of what I wanted for a birthday party but had no idea how amazing a baker and artists she is. This was literally the best vanilla cupcake I've ever had in my life. You may think a vanilla cupcake is just a vanilla cupcake but Gina's vanilla cupcakes are next level. Gina made my son's fourth birthday party the talk of the town with her artistry and the delicious cupcakes. Usually parents don't eat cupcakes a little kids birthday party but we had to hide a cupcake or two to bring home after the party. She is amazing and works sugary wonders at such a reasonable price. I'm a customer for life. Just trying to think of something I can celebrate to get more of that cake!!!!

Celestina R.

I can't emphasize enough how happy I am that I found this place. Gina was super accommodating, worked with our budget and turned out a beautiful cake. Not only was it beautiful but the taste was amazing. Everyone was asking where we got this cake. I highly recommend them for anyone who is considering. Thank you so much Gina!!

This is the cake with the moon and baby.

Rosana S.

I'm glad I finally found a good bakery! This will be my new place to order all my future cakes. We asked Gina for a special I love you to the moon and back theme cake and the kind lady followed all instructions. I'm just so impressed with her work. I usually don't give feed back but I just had to this time cause I just can't get over of how good of a work Gina did! I will recommend this bakery to anyone with a special party event!

Sam E.

We had cupcakes made for my sons birthday here and they turned out fantastic! He was so happy and so was his class at school. They did a really nice job

Carlos G.

I called on Monday to place an order for my sons birthday. I also added a cupcake for my dad since they share the day. My son loves horses and Gina was able to decorate a sheet cake with a pinto horse. My son was in heave. The price was great value for the cake. We will continue to order from here

Maria M.

Awesome place. Ordered a birthday cake for 4th birthday for my son. Gina was very helpful, cake was just as described, kids were stunned by it) great job, highly recommend.

I messed up the lettering in "man" , I picked up the cake in perfect condition

I picked up this cake for my boyfriends 21st birthday! It looked amazing! We got marble cake with strawberry filling it was soooo good! Only thing I'd change next time is to ask for more filling.

It is not dry like mostly cakes. Very moisture and super delicious!

Kary G.

I wish can give more than 5 stars to this place. I just moved to this area and I was sad because I would miss my favorite birthday cake store. But I found one much much better! They made my banana bread choco chip cake with a chocolate cream layer! I wish they can also offer mint layer but it was delicious the one I have too. I took a picture of one piece so you can see the texture of the cake. It is not dry like mostly cakes. Very moisture and super delicious! I got a lot compliments! Thank you Gina!

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Gina is very talented and very creative Ordered a cake for Mothers Day asked for yellow chicks and blue skies and grass and spring flowers . Gina nailed it. read more

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They make the coolest cakes.they are wonderful people.great cakes cookies.I recommend this place for your celebration's .

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Gina did an exceptional job on my wife's birthday cake. Not only was it gorgeous - elegantly decorated with a mix of hand-piped flowers and greenery, but it was one of the most delicious cakes I've ever had. Gina was super easy to work with. 10/10 will use again. read more

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Ann L.

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My sister was looking for a really good bakery to get a cake for our mother's birthday, and she found My Grandpa's Store on Yelp! They worked with her to figure out a design and flavors and the finished product was amazing! Light blue buttercream with fondant cherry blossoms; it was almost too pretty to eat! The cake was dark chocolate with a chocolate mousse filling. The flavors were wonderful, and the cake was moist and had a perfect texture. The frosting was delicious as well; I often don't finish buttercream frosting because it can be too sweet and/or just too thickly applied, but this was perfect! Our family now has a new go-to bakery for family events! read more

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Catherine N.

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I used to come here after school in the 60s for candy when it was known as Hank's! I was thrilled to see it come up on a Google search for decorative cakes in LaGrange. Gina Morello did a spectacular job on a custom cake I ordered for a family member's 90th birthday. It was all done via email because I live out of state. Gina sent me photos of her work and encouraged me to look on Pinterest for ideas. What she came up with was more beautiful than I ever imagined it could be and her decorating skills so impressive: it had exquisite flowers on top and trailing down the sides in colors I requested. She really read my mind. The cake was ready exactly when she said it would be and at a reasonable price: $55. The flower loving birthday girl was absolutely thrilled with Gina's artistic work - and how tasty the cake was. read more

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Patricia L.

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Thank you so much for your amazing detail, Gina! You are truly a great artist, and baker! We were absolutely so happy with our cakes that you did for us! We had sent you a photo, and you could do exactly what we asked for on a cake, we are really appreciative of your attention to detail, and the customers needs. You definitely listen to the customers needs, and make peoples birthdays extra special with your artistic ability! We will definitely be sending you referrals, and more orders for cakes in the future! I really felt heard as a customer at My Grandpa's Store! Thank you again, Gina! read more

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I've gotten my daughters birthday cake from here for the last two years and I don't think I'll use any else. Gina has been easy to work with and super creative. The cakes were delicious with amazing decoration and detail. Party goers were super impressed and the cost really wasn't that much more than a basic cake from grocery stores. read more

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Donna J.

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We had a cake made here for my daughters birthday and it turned out super cute! It was a little too sweet for my liking but my daughters loved it and that's all that matters! Customer service was great and pricing was reasonable. read more

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Akeya S.

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I wish I could give Gina more stars for the work she does. I was chatting with her at a party and showed her a couple of pictures of what I wanted for a birthday party but had no idea how amazing a baker and artists she is. This was literally the best vanilla cupcake I've ever had in my life. You may think a vanilla cupcake is just a vanilla cupcake but Gina's vanilla cupcakes are next level. Gina made my son's fourth birthday party the talk of the town with her artistry and the delicious cupcakes. Usually parents don't eat cupcakes a little kids birthday party but we had to hide a cupcake or two to bring home after the party. She is amazing and works sugary wonders at such a reasonable price. I'm a customer for life. Just trying to think of something I can celebrate to get more of that cake!!!! read more

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Celestina R.

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I can't emphasize enough how happy I am that I found this place. Gina was super accommodating, worked with our budget and turned out a beautiful cake. Not only was it beautiful but the taste was amazing. Everyone was asking where we got this cake. I highly recommend them for anyone who is considering. Thank you so much Gina!! read more

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Jomarie R.

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We ordered my son's birthday cake and it was absolutely perfect! The design was beautiful and the cake was delicious! We will definitely order our birthday cakes from here again! read more

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Colby L.

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After school candy shop. Was expecting like a bakery but more similar to convenient store. Can't speak to baked goods as it's made to order.

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Mike S.

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Fantastic decorative cakes. Would highly recommend if looking for a birthday/specialty cake.

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Rosana S.

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I'm glad I finally found a good bakery! This will be my new place to order all my future cakes. We asked Gina for a special I love you to the moon and back theme cake and the kind lady followed all instructions. I'm just so impressed with her work. I usually don't give feed back but I just had to this time cause I just can't get over of how good of a work Gina did! I will recommend this bakery to anyone with a special party event! read more

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Sam E.

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We had cupcakes made for my sons birthday here and they turned out fantastic! He was so happy and so was his class at school. They did a really nice job read more

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Carlos G.

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I called on Monday to place an order for my sons birthday. I also added a cupcake for my dad since they share the day. My son loves horses and Gina was able to decorate a sheet cake with a pinto horse. My son was in heave. The price was great value for the cake. We will continue to order from here read more

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Maria M.

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Awesome place. Ordered a birthday cake for 4th birthday for my son. Gina was very helpful, cake was just as described, kids were stunned by it) great job, highly recommend. read more

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Sammi A.

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I picked up this cake for my boyfriends 21st birthday! It looked amazing! We got marble cake with strawberry filling it was soooo good! Only thing I'd change next time is to ask for more filling. read more

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Kary G.

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I wish can give more than 5 stars to this place. I just moved to this area and I was sad because I would miss my favorite birthday cake store. But I found one much much better! They made my banana bread choco chip cake with a chocolate cream layer! I wish they can also offer mint layer but it was delicious the one I have too. I took a picture of one piece so you can see the texture of the cake. It is not dry like mostly cakes. Very moisture and super delicious! I got a lot compliments! Thank you Gina! read more

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Kristen B.

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I stumbled upon My Grandpa's Store through yelp when searching for a bakery for my daughters first birthday cake. I couldn't be more pleased with the professionalism and patience in the planning process. Her pricing is very fair. The owner fully talked me through my options through email since my schedule was pretty hectic. The cakes turned out exactly as ordered and were a huge hit with our party. The cakes themselves were delicious too! We will absolutely be ordering all future cakes from My Grandpa's Store. Highly recommended. read more

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Grace L.

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I have been using Gina for all my cake occasions for over 5yrs!! She is amazing and her work is just AWESOME!!! Totally recommend her for all your cake needs. I bring her an idea and she delivers. She is just AMAZING read more

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Jessica L.

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Gina made cupcakes for us last minute for my son's birthday. They were a huge hit with the guests, and were beautiful to boot. The lemon with buttercream was the highlight. read more

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Vi C.

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I was very nervous about ordering a cake over the phone as I was planning a 70th birthday party in Chicago but I was based out of NY. Gina was very responsive and listened to my vision and cake ideas of what I wanted. I sent her my inspiration photos and she did an amazing job in making it happen. Not only was the cake beautiful, but delicious as well! I definitely recommend her! read more

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Sara M.

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Friendly service, affordable prices, and absolutely beautiful and delicious custom cakes! Thanks for making our birthdays special!

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Jalmine S.

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This review is long overdue! Gina made our wedding cake for us last July and it was not only beautiful but also very delicious!! She was so easy to work with and made the process of deciding the cake style and flavors super simple. She also delivered and set up the cake for us! We will definitely be getting more cakes from her in the future and I recommend My Grandpa's Store to everyone looking for a cake for their event!! read more

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Mahan N.

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Gina is amazing. Everything she does is gorgeous. My son is 5 and we have our cakes/cupcakes for his birthday made by her every year. I can't tell you how these desserts add a special touch to his big day! Thank you for all you do! read more

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I ordered my daughters birthday cake here and for what I needed I though it was going to be expensive since other places were changing me an arm and leg.... boy was I wrong! Gina was a great help she designed the cake just how I asked her to and for a great price! I ordered a 2 tier cake with vanilla for the top cake and cookies and cream for the second and it was so delicious! Everyone at the party was asking where the cake was from because it looked and tasted amazing! I would highly recommend this place! read more

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Erin G.

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Gina (the owner) made the most exquisite cake for my Grandmother's 90th birthday. My Gram used to be a personal shopper for Bonwit Teller (for those of you who remember this FAB department store). Gina created a cake replica of the old Bonwit teller hat box. Gina actually hand painted Bonwit's signature water color violets on the cake. Most Importantly - the cake was delicious - not just a pretty face. It was a shame to cut it though. So if you're in need of an amazing cake - call Gina at My Grandpa's Store read more

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They were great and easy to work with. Their availability and communication was great. Our gender reveal cake was just what we wanted. She did a great job and it tasted great. Very affordable pricing. I highly recommend. read more

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May L.

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We were looking for a wedding cake bakery and we found this store on yelp. We went in for a cake tasting and Gina (the owner) was very helpful. Her prices were reasonable, and she listened to the ideas I had for our wedding cake. I sent her pictures of what I wanted and she was patient in working with me (I had a few changes in design and size). On the day of the wedding, she delivered it and set it up. The cake came out even better than I had imagined. read more

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On short notice, we got an absolutely gorgeous cake for our COVID micro wedding here. It was just what we wanted-- and delicious, too! Highly recommend read more

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Mayra R.

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Wow! Friendly. Talented. Great taste! Will order all my cakes from here! Thanks Gina your cake was a hit! Started passing your business card out! read more

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I tried the cupcakes on a whim and felt like it was a party inside my mouth. I will be back next time I am on my way to a party!

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If you're Hispanic like me, don't bother. Gina didn't ask for a deposit for my son's cake, that should've been a red flag, however, I gave her the benefit of the doubt. She called to give me a bs story and cancelled on me last minute. I had a couple days to find a bakery for a custom cake, luckily I was able to find one. She gave me a sample cupcake and it was mediocre!! Don't waste time/money here. read more

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I met Gina (the owner and baker) last week and placed an order for this past weekend for 120 people. I ordered a Mickey Mouse cake and it was unbelievable!! We received so many compliments. Her work was amazing and reasonable. Gina will be our go to person for any upcoming events!! Great job!!! read more

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Gina does AMAZING, delicious work for a super reasonable price. I just moved to the area from the city and am so very thrilled that I found my go to cake lady for all occasions here in my new suburban town. Highly recommend, her work is quite special. read more

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We had a gender reveal cake made and it was not only adorable but also delicious! Everyone loved it. Also, the turnaround time was very fast. I will definitely use My Grandpa's store again for future party/cake needs. read more

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I ordered my daughter's 1st birthday cakes only five days ahead of time and Gina was super understanding and accommodating. I live in the Oak Park area so I had checked out a few bakeries near me but after reading the reviews about My Grandpa's Store, I decided to go with this one. I only had to describe what I wanted over the phone and Gina knew exactly what I wanted. The cakes were ready on time and looked so beautiful with our theme. I received many compliments on the presentation of the cakes as well as the taste. I even had a couple people reach out after the party to ask where I had ordered the cakes from! Thank you Gina for making our daughter's day even more perfect! read more

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Willy T.

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They have very good and cheap candy and a very family friendly environment and very extravagant and ironic slushee flavors and me and my friend Ben go there and get honey buns read more

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Johnny T.

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Had no idea what to expect going in there. Went in during the middle of the day and it felt like trespassing in someone's house, which goes to show how homely the inside was. Got some big chocolate chip cookies at $1.50 each. They were very good and the price was low. read more

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More info about My Grandpa's Store

202 N Waiola Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
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(708) 354-2717
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http://www.grampasstore.com

Hours

What time does My Grandpa's Store open?

My Grandpa's Store opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.My Grandpa's Store opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does My Grandpa's Store close?

My Grandpa's Store closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.My Grandpa's Store closes at 3:00 PM on Saturday.My Grandpa's Store is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 11:30 AM - 6:00 PMSat 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does My Grandpa's Store take credit cards?

No, My Grandpa's Store does not take credit cards.

Outdoor Amenities

Does My Grandpa's Store have bike parking?

Yes, My Grandpa's Store has bike parking.

Does My Grandpa's Store have parking?

Yes, My Grandpa's Store has parking options. Street Parking

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Specialties

La Grange bakery, deli and neighborhood candy store . Creating unique, must see cakes, cupcakes and cookies as well as fresh homemade party trays, salads and hand-stacked deli sandwiches. You may have seen us on "Chicago's Best" which featured our awesome candy counter, Sherman's Ice Cream and original "slush puppies".

History

Established in 1930.

Memories are made of this . . . Remember the "olden" days when your whole world revolved around how to spend your allowance at the local candy store? Well, if you're over 40-something and under 70-something and you lived in the neighborhood around Ogden and St. Francis Xavier Schools, you probably crowded up to the candy counter at Hank's to make that important decision. It was a hard choice; penny candy as far as the eye could see and higher priced stuff too! Hank probably knew you by name and his patience was legendary. The kids flocked there and were served justice, humor and sweets in equal proportions. Hank is gone but the corner store survives along with the familiar banter and friendly atmosphere. Gina is the new-generation-Morello owner and carries on the tradition, and has added her own signature bakery items. The old Cottage Delicatessen has been spiffed up and renamed "My Grampa's Store", but its soul- and the candy counter - remains the same.

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Love the Windy City boxes! They're at a great price & I will definitely come back to get them for gifts

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Have you tried their cherries covered in chocolate? If not, you're missing out on something really,…read morereally good. We went to this shop and tried their Christmas chocolate-covered cherries, and they were extremely good!! One of the best things we've tried. I'm not sure if it's a seasonal thing, but I definitely recommend that you go check them out. You won't regret it, for sure. The only thing I didn't like was that we had a lot of trouble paying. The tap payment didn't work, and the option to insert the card didn't work either. We ended up having to give our card number to the employee so she could process the payment manually. Because of that, I'd recommend being prepared and bringing cash. The truffles were okay (I'd say there are other places with better truffles) but but overall, the cherries are absolutely worth going for.

I purchased a candy apple yesterday and found mold inside. This was very disappointing, especially…read morefor such an expensive item. I hope the store checks their apples before selling them.

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Fannie May Fine Chocolates

Now this place is truly a survivor - it's outlasted so many other shops and restaurants in La…read moreGrange! Look at pics of LG from the 60s, 70s... it's still there! Love picking up a box of chocolates whenever I come back to visit my hometown. I've always had friendly service. The shop is clean, well-organized, and inviting. Hope they're still there 20, 30 years from now (and beyond!).

After having an early dinner at a nearby Indian restaurant, we decided to stop by Fannie May…read morecandies for some pumpkin turtles - yum :-). I was extremely impressed with the gentleman behind the counter. I found out later that his name was Scott and he was the store manager. Scott was so incredibly friendly, enthusiastic and the perfect person to be dealing with customers. You could really tell that he loves and cares about his job. It's not often that you find someone in retail with that kind of infectious enthusiasm and charming personality. Fanny May is very lucky to have an employee like him representing the company. You can really tell Scott loves his job as well as dealing with the public. He's certainly in the right profession. He made our visit very enjoyable (and delicious!).

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Amy's Hallmark Shop

We always enjoy shopping at this Hallmark store. It is conveniently located near the train. The…read morestaff is friendly and always accommodating. The manager, Denise, is doing a great job of hiring a nice staff and merchandising the store. Nice job!

My absolute favorite go to store for one of a kind cards, and quality gifts across the board. You…read morecan shop for anyone and any occasion at this beautiful store. The best customer service, helpful, friendly and welcoming. Yes they have cards and plenty of them in all price ranges but they also have, collectibles, candy, puzzles, t-shirts, jewelry and beautiful glassware. Hallmark has a rewards program that cost nothing and gets you great deals throughout the year, especially during the Christmas season. Visit this gem of a store you will not be disappointed.

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Whisper Me Home

Happened upon this store while strolling down La Grange Road. This store is so cute. So many unique…read moreand adorable items for sale. The first table that got my attention was the Father's Day gift. So many items that one could grab for their favorite dad. Whether lighters, mugs, Cubs books or candles so many items. They even had fancy bbq sauce combo kits. This store offers custom pillows to commemorate weddings, births, etc... The price seemed really reasonable. So many different items available for purchase such as gifts, home decorations, candles, party planning, jewelry, clothing and sunglasses. I purchased a pair of sunglasses and earrings. I also had my eye on this umbre hot pink scarf. Store rep was friendly, advised of new customer 10% coupon on highest priced item. She also recommend dining in the nearby neighborhood. Thanks for the MAKs suggestion.

Cute shop with home items and Knick knacks…read more Displays things nicely, friendly employees.

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Kokku - Distinctive Gourmet

Met Kevin at the last Yelp event. He's really knowledgeable and honest and down to earth. He has…read morea really good product and he's out there himself promoting it. I really admire that, because at a time when people are taking the safe route and hiding from their dreams he's going after his passion and his dream--Kudos, Kevin! Incidentally, I just used some of Kevin's special recipe Vanilla extract in some hot chocolate five minutes ago. It's DE-LIGHTFUL!!! Try a bottle!

Did someone say Chocolate? Kokku Distinctive Gourmet was a nice treat that I stumbled upon at an…read morerecent outing. I had the pleasure to sample his chocolate and the Vanilla that he makes. This is good stuff. The chocolate is a nice European grade of chocolate - not too sweet and not too bitter. It's his own recipe and I encourage you to try it if you need chocolate.

Balkan Bakery

I stopped by Balkan Bakery on a whim and as soon as I opened the door, the smell hit me, warm,…read moresweet, buttery. Immediate win. It's not just a bakery either. They've got groceries, meats, even liquor. All in one spot. Super convenient, honestly. I ordered a hot chocolate and a pastry. No name on the pastry, which somehow made it more tempting. It didn't look like anything i had before, so I went for it. Sat outside on their little patio and enjoyed the weather. The hot chocolate was creamy, sweet, with just a slight bitterness at the end and top of that some marshmallows, Really good. The pastry was flaky, light, and dipping it into the hot chocolate made it even better. Staff was friendly and helpful while I stood there deciding. Felt easy, not rushed. I'll be back for sure. Probably to try another unnamed pastry. Or two.

Having a Balkan Bakery is so unique. It's also a grocery store, so super cool to have unique…read moreproducts to choose from. You can eat outside as they have tables and a tiny garden (even though it's located in a strip mall). Thr menu is vast! Lots of great things to choose from. I tasted the Nutella croissant , hot dog croissant, and the raisin crossaint. I've also tried the beef pie (this was not my fav as the beef tasted low quality, and was exceedingly greasy). However, I loved the rest. I can't wait to of back to try more things!!!

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Olivaceto

Olivaceto is a small olive and balsamic store that is located in LaGrange, IL…read more You can walk around and taste the different flavors of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The owner is nice and very knowledgeable about each of the oils and vinegars that is sold in the store. There are other gifts as well you can purchase for gifts or yourself. I like how there are other olive oils from other regions of the world. Great oils to cook with as well. I purchased a few bottles of the olive oils, and they were paired nicely with my dishes. The owner sometimes gets caught up with doing other things. So, you will have to get her attention at times. Overall great store with some high-quality cooking oils and vinegars..

I am obsessed with their high quality olive oils and vinegars! Huge selection so each time I…read morechoose something different! Very knowledgeable owner helps with questions and I am impressed!

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The Merry Memory Company

4.0

(4 reviews)

44.6 mi

This is a wonderful place to do antique and nick-nack shopping. They have a wide assortment of…read moreeverything imaginable. They even have classes on Special Occasion card creation. Send them your email at merrymemoryco@gmail.com to be placed on their special occasion email list. What's even better The Merry Memory Company is in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a wonderful northwest suburb of Chicago with lotsa places to eat, beautiful parks and one of the best libraries in Illinois. I love The Merry Memory Company. I attended an author's reading there; Richard Cronberg, a Chicagoland native through and through. It was a terrific reading. I just put a beautiful statue on layaway there yesterday. Terrific item. Visit The Merry Memory Company on Facebook too. Adrian R.

Stopped in and fell in love with so many Beautiful vintage and unique boutique gifts. Owner was…read moresuper informative and spoke of upcoming craft classes. So in addition to selling fashionable clothes and one of a kind accessories. It is a great place to meet friends and do arts and crafts. So happy I found this Super Cute place! Told my sister about it and we are plan on taking a class.

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Here at our Bourbonnais IL shop we feature many of the items we sell in our Jackson Square Mall Lagrange location. At JSM since 2020!!

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Owl And Lark

Kind of a La Grange Central Perk. Food and speciality coffee drinks any kind…read more There are also several smoothies available as well. The place was packed at two in the afternoon. The drip coffee was decent. The two young ladies working there are pleasant. I'd go back.

Went for the first time last week with a friend, ordered a pistachio mango w/ oat milk cold drink…read morethat was *amazing.* Together with my friend's latte, the total was about $16. I had part of her banana bread, which was fine. Nothing special. My daughter went a couple of days later and got two small pistachio lattes with oat milk.Total was almost $20. Not great. For the price, I expected far better. So... very very expensive. Inconsistent results. Cute place, great location.

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Strawberry matcha DELIGHTFUL

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Blackberry Market

The chicken avocado club is delicious, I also really enjoy the coffee as well. Perfect of a lunch…read morepick me up.

The best place for healthy food! I'm always grateful for all the delicious vegetarian options and…read moresuch a great variety of vegetables! Staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is upbeat and welcoming.

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A great walk up and order bar and they bring your food directly to your table.

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Full bakery display

Antonino's Ristorante

Food is fantastic! Warm, family atmosphere. We don't always have time to dine in the restaurant,…read moreso their take out is a great option.

Excellent food and the staff was top notch. Smaller place but that made it even better. Loved it.read more

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Dessert time. Pistachio Tiramisu... absolutely the "BEST" Wish I would have order two.

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Cheese pizza

Aodake Ramen

I went for carryout after a show at theater down the street. Diagonal parking, street parking, and…read morea free municipal parking lot is located down the block. Clean, inviting restaurant, tastefully decorated. Greeted and order taken promptly. Food was ready after a short wait. Everything was securely packaged for a safe ride home. The gyoza were savory and delicious! Egg rolls remained crisp and tasty. The spicy vegetable ramen was generously portioned, with a tasty broth, perfectly cooked egg, a few tofu cubes, plenty of ramen noodles (of course), and a fine assortment of delicious vegetables which included broccoli, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, etc. A little on the pricey side, but the meal was worth it!

Again for the 4th time I return. And when I crave noodles a…read moreI absolutley come here. This time I tried the seafood noodles with white noodles vs yellow. I asked for a hot paste to bring up the heat and was obliged by the chef himself. I do like the fact that the chef comes out to bring me the hot sauce, if course I didn't want to insult his food and he understood. The noodles here are always nicely done and the seafood will definitely satisfy your taste. It considered of shrimp, and seafood mixed up. I love the singleness of the soup yet it does offer you a warmness that lingers on the palate. I was gling to order the beef bone marrow from next door (yws you can also order from the next door restaurant but you have to ask) and this adds an element of more food for your buck so to speak. I do adore that they flyer this. I have eaten on their outside Cafe in summer but for cold days, inside it is. Very romantic spot (this time the partner was working) so I ate alone. But it was fine. Always a very clean and sweet place to eat and I highly recommend any of the soups. I've had various ones. Just the perfect spot to have a meal for sure.

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Miso tofu , added kimchi , Yum !

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Peach flavored iced black tea .

Balkan Bakery

I stopped by Balkan Bakery on a whim and as soon as I opened the door, the smell hit me, warm,…read moresweet, buttery. Immediate win. It's not just a bakery either. They've got groceries, meats, even liquor. All in one spot. Super convenient, honestly. I ordered a hot chocolate and a pastry. No name on the pastry, which somehow made it more tempting. It didn't look like anything i had before, so I went for it. Sat outside on their little patio and enjoyed the weather. The hot chocolate was creamy, sweet, with just a slight bitterness at the end and top of that some marshmallows, Really good. The pastry was flaky, light, and dipping it into the hot chocolate made it even better. Staff was friendly and helpful while I stood there deciding. Felt easy, not rushed. I'll be back for sure. Probably to try another unnamed pastry. Or two.

Having a Balkan Bakery is so unique. It's also a grocery store, so super cool to have unique…read moreproducts to choose from. You can eat outside as they have tables and a tiny garden (even though it's located in a strip mall). Thr menu is vast! Lots of great things to choose from. I tasted the Nutella croissant , hot dog croissant, and the raisin crossaint. I've also tried the beef pie (this was not my fav as the beef tasted low quality, and was exceedingly greasy). However, I loved the rest. I can't wait to of back to try more things!!!

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Maureen O.

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17 years ago

What a charming little store. It is a little deli and candy store nestled in a great neighborhood. The owner is the granddaughter of the original owner. This is small town living! They have a candy counter that looks like it is straight out of the 1950's. When the grand kids are in town we take a special trip here. They have an original slush puppy machine. Not a slurpee machine a Slush Puppy machine. if you have never had one before you must go and get one. It is a bit out of the way from the part of town we live in but it is always worth the trip. read more

Katherine L.

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15 years ago

I first saw Gina's lovely cakes at another bridal shower and knew I wanted one of her creations for my daughter's shower. Gina created 4 dozen of the most exquisite cupcakes, each decorated with a handmade sugar flower (roses, daisies, orchids, cherry blossoms - I left it up to her imagination) and they were amazing, totally edible works of art! And delicious! The store is a gem and Gina and her family are so nice. La Grange, you have a real treasure right off Main Street. read more

K K.

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4

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14 years ago

Gina was amazing to work with for my son's birthday party. She worked closely with me to build an amazing guitar cake which was 2-tier and she made the give a-way cookies for all of the kids. I was amazed at not only how beautiful everything was but I got so many compliments on how good the cake was. She is going to get several leads from my friends for cake orders this year as everyone kept asking for her number. Thanks Gina!!! read more

Pam W.

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2

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14 years ago

I have used My Grandpa's Store for my daughter-in-law to be's bridal shower and my daughter's baby shower. They were both amazing and wonderful cakes. The bridal cake was beautiful and the baby cake adorable. They both were delicious. I can not put into words how perfect they were. I had so many compliments from our guests. Gina makes the very best bakery!!! Thank you! read more

Kate A.

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13 years ago

We had my sisters baby shower on November 2, 2013. The theme was "Babies First Book". Gina did a great job on both the cake and cookies we ordered. She made fondant book characters on a stacked cake that resembled books. Not only did the cake look adorable it tasted so good. This will be the only place I will go for special cakes. read more

Dan S.

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39

1

12 years ago

Hank is the best. Gruff, loud, and the sweetest guy you will ever meet. Oh, wait! This isn't Hank's anymore?!?!?!? Sorry...couldn't resist. Wish you all the best-if you put half the love into this as your gramps did, you'll do fine. read more

Doug K.

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12 years ago

Grandpa's is a must for all our cakes! Gina makes beautiful and creative cakes that taste great, too! She is responsive, timely, and very helpful! read more

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