Simply Sweet Creations

Let's share some love! Oh we just did because we are sharing "cupcakes!"…read more While driving across the country, and hailing all the way from Las Vegas, we made it to Chicago . We have achieved some sort of appreciation and need to celebrate with love . We were seeking a cupcake institution to make our dreams of cupcakes possible . Lo and behold, beautiful things came to fruition! We have cupcakes! This business, small cakes is a great cupcake franchise that is all over the country, apparently! They even have some of the same flavors that we remember. Oh for the small joys of remembering the past now in the future. We are stopping just to pass through . It's truly amazing here in the city of Chicago! Cupcake rock! The cupcakes are amazing! The staff is even greater! It's so hard to order just one or two ! How about a half dozen? We will need cupcakes later on I'm sure . It was a joy to talk with the staff and have them fulfill all our cupcakes needs. Just like days of old, but in the now ! It's time to give the staff here some credit they are busy little humans making and selling cupcakes for all to eat and enjoy. The store was spotless . What's not to enjoy? We need to find out, the joys of being happy and having fun . Oh goodness, we found that here . Love and epic happiness await us as we keep traveling . Thank you for making our cupcakes and coming to work so that we had something to celebrate our happy with .

Expensive but good Customer service present but slow and not…read morewelcoming I will try more flavors

Lemon, boston cream, chocolate peanut butter, ice cream sundae and red velvet.

Entrance

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The 'pink' wall

Nothing Bundt Cakes

4.4(96 reviews)

Whenever you need a quick sweet fix, this is the spot for your bundt cake cravings…read more Greeted warmly, served quickly always in and out fast. Two of my favorites are raspberry white chocolate and key lime. My husband sticks with the classic red velvet. Every now and then we get lucky enough to try one of the limited edition flavors. Favorite limited edition flavors are chocolate raspberry with the dove chocolate heart and turtle cheesecake. Have ran in a few times and was able to grab a cake for a coworker or mini bunts for staff without having preordered. Nice and easy.

They have some of the BEST MOIST CALES THAT I HAVE EVEE ORDERED AMD TASTED IN MY LIFE. We ordered…read moreat least 6 cakes for our family reunion and they were going within 1.5 hours. Staff very nice.

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The Velvet Bakery

3.6(33 reviews)

0.7 mi

I would use this bakery over and over again. They did such an amazing job and in such short term…read morenotice. Not only was the cake gorgeous but tasted delicious.

Review follow up after viewing baker's reply. After seeing how poorly these pictures came out, I…read morewould have suggested option 2 (the printed pictures) rather than have been ok with having me take this cake. All her responses were basically "oh well" ( cake looks bad; was late to start with; was dry/crumbly). No accountability. Does anyone here think these pictures are acceptable? Still disappointed/frustrated.

Baby shower cake

2 tier birthday cake

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4 tier Wedding cake

Doughs Guys Bakery

4.1(156 reviews)

1.8 mi

Best bakery in the neighborhood!…read more Donuts are always baked fresh in the mornings, staff are super friendly and donuts are freshly glazed to order. Check out their monthly calendars via Facebook as they offer special deals, freebies, etc.! Pictured are our favorites (Cinnamon sugar, Strawberry, Blueberry). They have flavors of the week for their cake donuts and the blueberry is SO good. Truly a gem of a place and so grateful to live so close!

So good! We have been on the quest to find another bakery that we really like, so we stopped here…read moretoday. The lady at the counter was really helpful with describing the different cupcakes and what was in them. I tried the chocolate chip cookie dough cupcake, which was absolutely amazing. There was chocolate chips inside the yellow cake and had a really delicious buttercream on top. There was also actual cookie dough on the top and inside the buttercream. We really enjoyed it! 9/10 rating for me. The second cupcake we tried my fiancé really loved the most which was cherry cheesecake. There was cherries inside the cake, and that was also delicious. 8.5/10 Both cupcakes came out to be a little over eight dollars total, but they run different specials every day and they also sell many other bakery items that looked amazing.

Cinnamon sugar, Strawberry, Blueberry glazed donuts

Chocolate chip cookie dough

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Wolf's Bakery

4.1(155 reviews)

3.1 mi

Great selection of delicious baked goods and fast service. Would return, would recommend.read more

I feel like things have changed being a lifeline customer here. Purchased an almond coffee cake,…read morewhich was in the bakery case in a plastic bag, so it was a bit weepy. And then when serving, it was incredibly dry. For the price charged, completely unacceptable. Not sure I will be returning which makes me sad.

Cakes

Cookies

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Sweet House Bakery

4.4(27 reviews)

3.1 mi

Love Love LOvE !! This bakery not only has unlimited options…read morefor fraction of the price! Not to mention it tastes amazing !

Okay, here's a draft:…read more "I wanted to send a huge thank you for the incredible dessert table you created for my daughter's bridal shower. It wasn't just beautiful to look at; every single dessert was absolutely delicious, and our guests couldn't stop raving about them! The way you tied the desserts into the overall theme of the shower was so thoughtful and added such a special touch to the whole celebration. Your work truly made the day even more memorable."

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Hookah cake

Cake N’ Bake

4.0(77 reviews)

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!"

Today I stopped by and purchased a chocolate cheesecake for 43$ Two hours later when I arrived home…read moreit was melted. Very disappointed. How can cheesecake melts?!

Buttermilk cake

Wowzaaaaaaa

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Oreo cheesecake

Susu’s Dream Bakery & Cafe

4.7(60 reviews)

2.7 mi

I loved everything about this place. It was nice and open and very clean. The service was patient…read moreand very nice. The food had so much flavor. I ordered the steak jabrito with beans and white rice. I also had their coquito cupcake which hit the spot. Those beans were fantastic. I could eat a large bowl of the jabrito had a good flavor and everything was balanced. I had my hands full and they helped me get everything to my car. I also ordered the pistachio cheesecake which was a bit fence for me but the subtle flavor is what I like.

The best chicken empanadas ever had. The food was made fresh. The price of them is a bit steep for…read morethe portion size. The test was great, but they should not have been that expensive. The decorations are really cute and it's the perfect spot to go for a quick bite to eat. The staff was very kind. The bathrooms there are also clean.

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Marianos

3.1(160 reviews)

This location has a Stan's Donuts and coffee inside and a Mariano's gas nearby where you can get…read moregas at about costco gas prices. I love this grocery store. It has freshly prepared meals you can take and eat right away, or reheat at home. It also has a huge assortment of items for you to make your own meals with. I believe this may be the largest grocery store I've been to in the area. It seems larger than Jewel, but I may be wrong. Mariano's has great meat! I love the steak, burgers, and even their sausages. I tried their fresh squeezed orange juice, and honestly- Berkots' is better. Regarding prices, this store seems to have some more upscale items and thus more costly. But some regular items are priced well. My boyfriend commented on how he couldn't find any cheap cereal- he eats the knock offs brands and noted how there were some cereals at Mariano's that were $7 (more than he'd ever pay for cereal). Regardless, I think this is a wonderful store.

The service here was deplorable today. I was told a specific item is here and available. When I…read moreasked about it and if they could please check in the back because the brand themselves told me it would be in stock, I was met with a super rude response. I specifically drove an hour and a half here for it. I really didn't need that today.

4.5 mi•Marquette Park, Chicago Lawn

Fried shrimp and wontons

Sesame orange chicken is good

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Seasonal favs for mock-tails and cocktails

Vamilu Sweets

5.0(1 review)

I've hired them for baby showers, quinceañeras, and bridal showers. Reasonable prices for top-notch…read moreservice with creative tablescapes and delicious treats! I highly recommend!

From the owner: We specialize in Petite desserts, Sweet Buffets, Candy Tables and Dessert assortments for events,…read moremeetings and events. We have custom sweet treat packages, mini dessert options, and full table set ups. We are always adding to our dessert menu and can customize the desserts to fit your theme.

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Ricky L.

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9 years ago

Simply sweet creations did a great job. My wife and I are repeat customers, and are never disappointed. In all honesty, every experience has been outstanding. My most recent order was a surprise birthday cake and cupcakes from my wife's birthday. I actually reached out last minute which made me a little nervous. However Adriana accommodated my short notice request. She was very detailed in her responses. She did an awesome job with the presentation of the cake.( A Staley da Bear of the Chicago Bears theme.) Not only was the presentation very appealing to the eye, but people kept mentioning how delicious the cake and cupcakes were. read more

S N.

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12 years ago

Thank you so much for making my Daughters Frozen Birthday Complete... It is such a relief for my Daughter who has nut allergies able to eat a beautiful cupcake for her Birthday and not worrying if she could have a possible reaction... Mom and Daughter both had the biggest smiles on her Birthday... Thank you... read more

Carla C.

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7 years ago

Just stopped by for a few cupcakes & I was not impressed. Not much of a variety & the cake of the cupcakes were REALLY DRY. The frosting was not buttercream like I was expecting read more

Debby C.

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12 years ago

The best almond joy cupcakes I have ever had. I'll be back.

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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.

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Great selection of delicious baked goods and fast service. Would return, would recommend.read more

I feel like things have changed being a lifeline customer here. Purchased an almond coffee cake,…read morewhich was in the bakery case in a plastic bag, so it was a bit weepy. And then when serving, it was incredibly dry. For the price charged, completely unacceptable. Not sure I will be returning which makes me sad.

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I wanted to try this bakery because I drive pass it very often. Staff was very nice and…read moreaccommodating. They were able to describe everything they offered when I asked about the selection. I ordered the caramel biscoff cheesecake. The cheesecake was delicious. Some of the best cheesecake I've ever tasted. It was creamy and not too sweet. My family tasted the pound cake and really enjoyed it as well. They have a wide variety of flavors to select from, so you can have a taste of something you like.

Thank You Chef Ced and the Drip Bakery!!!…read more The cakes and cupcakes you made for my Mom's 80th Birthday were DELICIOUS. They were moist and flavorful, and clearly made with care. Everything tasted fresh, and the designs looked even better in person. There was not one cupcake or slice of cake left. We had the Strawberry Shortcake and the Caramel drip cake with an assortment of cupcakes. Thank you again!!!!' Wonderful service

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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!

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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.

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The cupcakes are amazing! They are light, moist and loaded with flavor. The designers cakes are…read morebeautiful.

I'm not a big fan of cakes or cupcakes, so when I was told to try this person, I didn't mind…read morebecause a cupcake is a cupcake, right? Wrong! These melt in your mouth cupcakes were thee best I've ever had! The cake was moist and flavorful and the frosting was butter creme heaven! The owner works very efficiently and is able to accommodate even last minute orders. Her creativity is top notch as she is able to design most anything you desire. I'm using her for the second time and when I mentioned that I'd be picking up cakes and cupcakes, the first question asked was ..."will they be from itty bitty treats?"

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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.

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