This was my first time coming to Orland Park Bakery, and it was absolutely worth the trip. The…read moreplace was packed when I walked in. There was a lot of energy in the room. People chatting, families picking out pastries, employees moving quickly behind the counter, and the smell of fresh baked goods filling the entire bakery. The staff were super nice and they gave me some good recommendations. Everything looked delicious. But there was one pastry that caught my attention the second I saw it: the Maple Bacon Doughnut. Sitting there with that thick maple glaze dripping over the edges and covered with crispy bacon pieces, it looked almost too good to pass up. The first bite completely lived up to the hype. The doughnut itself was soft and pillowy, while the maple glaze was rich, buttery, and packed with that warm cinnamon-maple flavor. Then the bacon kicked in. Crispy, smoky, salty, and just enough crunch to contrast the softness of the doughnut. The combination was ridiculous. Every bite tasted like someone somehow turned an entire breakfast into a dessert. Sweet maple, savory bacon, hints of cinnamon, and that fluffy dough all working together perfectly. Pure bliss from start to finish.

Best tasting products anywhere. They do all of our Polish favorites. They have a great online…read moreorder system. The location has tons of staff so you are in and out. Great staff. Highly recommend.

If you haven't been to Pticek & Son Bakery, I'm going to assume you've been spending your life…read moremaking questionable decisions. This place is one of the last true old-school bakeries still standing -- the kind where you walk in and immediately feel like you just time-traveled to a better era. The smells alone should be bottled and sold as a life improvement product. But let's get to the main event... THE HOTDOGS IN THE BUN. Calling these "hotdogs" feels disrespectful. These are legendary, mythical, blink-and-they're-gone bakery treasures. Soft, pillowy, slightly sweet bread wrapped around a perfectly baked hotdog like it's being tucked in for the greatest nap of its life. And here's the thing -- you don't just casually show up and grab these. NO. You need a plan. You need strategy. You need to order ahead like you're securing concert tickets. Because if you stroll in thinking, "Yeah I'll just grab a couple..." -- congratulations, you played yourself. They will be gone. Vanished. Spoken about only in whispers by the lucky few who got there in time. Now here's what really makes this place special -- the grandkids working there keeping the family tradition alive. And I'm convinced these kids aren't just employees... they're being trained like it's some kind of secret bakery academy. I watched one of them wrap a hotdog bun with the precision of a brain surgeon. Another was moving boxes like they were in the finals of a competitive baking Olympics. Meanwhile I'm just standing there thinking, "These kids have more skill before noon than I've had my entire life." You can tell this isn't just a job to them -- this is family legacy in motion. Somewhere in the back, I'm pretty sure there's an invisible scoreboard keeping track of who made the most perfect buns of the day. Every bite is pure nostalgia -- like your childhood got an upgrade and decided to show off a little. You don't eat these... you respect them. Between the old-school charm, the unreal baked goods, and a new generation absolutely crushing it, this isn't just a bakery -- it's a Garfield Ridge institution. Pro tip: Order the hotdogs in advance, guard them with your life, and if you see the grandkids working... just know you're witnessing the future of greatness.

Their banana bread (was a special of the day), was phenomenal!! Moist and very tasteful with pecans…read moreon top. Def recommend it. Their hot dog buns & bacon onion buns are also a must. This place never disappoints very economical.

This bakery is outstanding! Our recent favorite is the chiffon lemon cake. I highly recommend the…read morekolaches and cherry and apple slices. Highly recommend!!!

The bakery staff is super friendly and helpful. Cakes, donuts cookies, this place has many options…read moreto feed your sweet tooth. I tried a carrot cake cupcake and it was outstanding! My tip is to purchase multiple items, you will not be disappointed.

First time here, the place is nice and neat with a few places to sit. I had the pistachio…read morecheesecake and it is amazingly good. Not only are they generous on the pistachios the cheesecake itself is very good. I live in the area so I will soon return to try something else but I think I found my favorite thing already

Stopped by Cake and Bake today, and the initial impression was top-notch! The atmosphere is…read morefantastic, the shop is beautifully designed, and the service was warm and attentive from the moment I walked in. ​The desserts look absolutely stunning--the presentation and attention to detail are incredible. However, taste-wise, the flavor and texture didn't quite match the amazing visual appeal. They weren't bad, but given how incredible they look, I was hoping for a bit richer flavor. Overall, a great spot for the ambiance and friendliness, and I hope the flavors are elevated to match the gorgeous presentation!"

We really wanted to like this place because everything looks great online and it does smell good…read morewhen you walk in. Today my fiancé and I tried the confetti cupcake, and we honestly really did not like it at all. The buttercream tasted like super strong shortening or strictly butter taste. Nothing like any other buttercreams I've tried at other bakeries. It was not good. We also tried the strawberries and cream cupcake, and that was better than the confetti cupcake, but tasted unfortunately very artificial tasting, and neither of us were a fan of that either. The bakery has really nice cakes, everyone is friendly, but we just did not like the cupcakes, unfortunately. Cupcakes are around $3 each.

This is the second custom cake I've ordered in the last year, and it won't be the last! I made the…read moreorder over email, sending an example and color pallet I wanted, and it turned out better than the example picture I sent! The communication was quick and easy. The cake not only looked PERFECT it was delicious as well! Chocolate cake w cannoli filling and butter cream. As a joke we brought home the yarn balls for my dad, and he cut them open, we were super surprised there was rice crispies in the center and very tasty as well! I cannot recommend Creative cakes enough! And thank you to them for going above and beyond w this one! My mom & everyone, loved it!

I got married at Georgios in March, which partners with La Dolce Bakery for their cakes. I ended up…read moreupgrading to the strawberry filled cake, and I thought that upcharge fee was reasonable. I gave them an example of a cake design that they replicated well. Blanca indicated that she wouldn't be able to do the complicated lace design on buttercream, but I appreciated that they took my example and ran with it. At our cake testing, I was a little disappointed in the number of selections, but ultimately we probably would have picked the same thing. The cake was tasty at our wedding. We also tried some cannolis from there, which were good. Blanca was professional to deal with. I would recommend this bakery.

For the first time for as long as I can remember, there is finally a bakery in the Oak…read moreForest/Midlothian/Crestwood area. They have the best baked goods, like an old-fashioned bakery that I was familiar with as a child in Chicago. Jose is the owner, and you just got to go in there and see what they have to offer. You can find them in the strip mall just east of Cicero on 147th St. in Midlothian. There are many graduations and weddings coming up, check them out you won't be disappointed!

I absolutely love this bakery! I'm a newer customer, but I've already become a frequent visitor…read more Everything I've tried so far has been excellent, and I especially love their drinks! The staff is always super friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. You can tell there's a lot of care put into what they offer. I'm so glad I found this place since it's close to home, and I'll definitely continue coming back. Highly recommend!

A really large variety of baked goods and coffee and services was friendly and helpful. The parfait…read morecake cups, donuts, cupcakes, and slice of Tres leches cake were all very good. Would recommend.

My birthday cake was ok...if you don't speak Spanish make sure to translate exactly what you want…read moreeven down to the filling. I wanted a strawberry cake with vanilla and the inside filling was Strawberry with chocolate chips....that does not even go together. The cake presentation was beautiful but the favor was not sweet at all. It was cheap that was a plus!

Jessica or (juicy Jessica) as the cooks call her was great and friendly but they forgot to put…read morefrosting on my cake and ruined my birthday