Parras Bakery, West Chicago…read more I was looking for some pastries one day and happened to stumble upon Parras Bakery in West Chicago. What a happy little discovery! They have a really impressive selection of pastries, and many of them are genuinely delicious. I have to admit, I am not particularly a fan of the traditional Mexican pan dulce, including conchas, but give me a crispy, flaky pastry and I am very happy. Their palmeritas are especially good, and they have plenty of other pastries filled with different fruits, creams, and other delicious surprises. Everything we have tried has been fresh and very well made. It has actually become one of my go to places whenever we have guests because there is something for everyone, and showing up with a box of beautiful pastries is never a bad idea. If you are in West Chicago and have a sweet tooth, Parras is definitely worth a stop. Just be prepared to leave with more pastries than you originally intended to buy. Somehow those little boxes have a way of filling themselves!

Listen to my words..... Cream cheese and strawberry filling…read more Soooo Good!! I've ordered another amazing cake before. They deserve all the love!

Such a wonderful bakery and coffee shop! Everything was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is cozy…read moreand welcoming. Yolanda was friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a visit! I will be back! Highly recommended

I've been wanting to come here for awhile because I think the bakery items are all made here. I've…read moreheard amazing things about the cinnamon rolls, but their muffins looked so good I got one of those instead. I chose the strawberries and cream muffin and it was sooo soft and delicious. I also got their specialty coconut mocha iced coffee and it was so good!!! It's located right in downtown West Chicago next to the little history museum. There's also a few vintage shops nearby so you can make a day out of it! I'll need to come back to try their cinnamon rolls and the other bakery items because they all looked great.

Love this place! She makes the best conchas, soft, sweet and amazing. they are perfect!…read more A must try if you are in the area you won't regret it

This place offers some of the most authentic Mexican bread you can find. The bread is always fresh…read moreand they even have "elotes." Probably my favorite Mexican bread. Definitely a better selection than any panederia in the city. I will say they are all on the pricey side, but when compared to other places that sell croissants for $7 these prices are nothing. This place is a must whenever I'm in the area.

I mean it's Peruvian empanadas. IMO best empanadas out there, BUT they're pretty expensive and…read moresmaller just so you know. This is in a hole in the wall in one of those black hole plazas so far recessed from the busy street you'd completely miss it and pass by if you neve knew it was here. Check it out iz gud!

What a delightful little place tucked into a strip mall. It's part bakery, part cafe / sandwich…read morespot, and yes, it is adorable, with tiny alpaca and llama stickers all over the counter, with walls decorated with stenciled Nazca line designs and the standard (pretty) fake grass/flowers selfie area. There are vegetarian options - vegetarian panini, spinach/cheese empanadas; papas con huancaina, (delicious Peruvian cheese sauce) and apparently if you ask, she'll make something like the beef sandwich with tofu. I got two spinach/cheese empanadas, a chocolate alfajor (several flavors available); a key lime tart, a pavlova, and some chicha morada. I've never seen pavlova in a bakery; she filled a meringue shell with cream and fruit, and it was indeed delightful, certainly worth coming back for in spring when strawberries/fresh fruit is at its peak. The alfajor was crisp/crumbly and not too sweet; the empanadas are baked, not fried, and she warmed them up. It's more spinach than cheese, but quite respectable. The key lime pie was also respectable, with a crumbly crust; the filling was tasty but more of it would be good. The owner was super helpful, walking me through my options and noting that unfortunately yes, most of the cheesecakes have gelatin in them. I'll certainly be back to try her huancaina, get some more cookies, and maybe snag an Inca Cola.

Oh! The desserts, to die for, the ladies who run this, almost as amazing as their desserts! I swear…read moreby my fave treat (which I currently am ALREADY RUNNING LOW IN! , chocolate chip cookie sandwiches stuffed w their amazing buttercream frosting. Reach out to these amazing bakers who know what it's all about being gluten free and wanting our fave tasty treats! Don't ever change ladies!!! Okay, keep bringing on the new treats and ideas.

The Polish pastries are so delicious and they have different types of cakes, which are always fun…read moreto try in. The staff is always nice and it's always clean but it does get packed in the mornings cause everybody wants delicious pastries but it's so good.

My friend and I found this Eastern European bakery after shopping in Bloomingdale and Carol Stream…read moreon a Saturday. Unlike many bakeries which close in early afternoon, they close at 5. They had an array of pastries to choose from, and you can also order cakes, including wedding cakes. My friend got a rum ball which she said was really good, and I got a pistachio raspberry tart; the pistachio cream and raspberry topping was delicious, but the tart shell was tough as old boots, to borrow a phrase from "The Great British Bakeoff": I couldn't cut it with either a knife or fork! They also sell a small array of grocery items from Poland, but not much in the way of ready-to-go beverages, which would have been nice to see.

A great selection of scones, there wasn't a single one I wouldn't try! We will need to go back for…read morethe savory ones, but we got ten different kinds to try and all were delicious. (Cappuccino, cinnamon toast, vanilla bean, birthday cake, chocolate chip, and a few others!) So yummy!

Scone Emergency = Joyful Triumph!…read more Let me tell you about these scones -- they're not just baked goods, they're buttery, crumbly little clouds of joy. Sweet, flaky perfection in every bite, with a variety of flavors so tempting it's honestly unfair to the other pastries in town. I showed up right at closing time like a woman on a mission -- I had an emergency (yes, scone emergencies are real) because my friends were taking a painfully early flight and I needed to send them off with something that said, "Bon voyage, but with carbs." Not only was I greeted with kindness, but I was offered a delightful selection of scones like it was still mid-morning! The service? Superb. Compassionate. Possibly saintly. The shop itself is also a total gem -- cozy, welcoming, and full of great energy. It's the kind of place where you want to linger, sip your coffee slowly, and pretend you're a local character in a charming indie film. The next morning, I enjoyed the outside with a fresh brew and a scone, soaking in the morning peace and feeling very pleased with myself. Meanwhile, my friends, in their sleepy travel frenzy, forgot their share of scones. TRAGIC for them. But also... YESSSS for me -- more buttery goodness to hoard enjoy! Moral of the story: come for the scones, stay for the kindness and the vibe. And if you're flying out early -- maybe forget a bag so you have an excuse to come back.

Dumpy little place with an odd seating area and a smattering of kids toys. No tykes present when i…read morewas there at about 1030a. There was a selevtion if about 6 different giant cookies. They were your regukar flavors except for Lemon White chocolate. i bought 1 of each along with their cranberry walnut scone. If you like the thin cooked that spread and remain soft, these will work for you. I need crispy edges at least. The scone was a very sad, depressed lump. After my first taste, i broke off pieces around the edge (pictures included) and you will see a cranberry walnut scone bereft of cranberries. There was NO TASTE of the dried fruit, even when i picked one out, it was a tiny teardrop of a possibility of the tart/sweet dried gem normally enjoyed. (maybe they should be macerated in orange juice or eben cranberry juice). oh! the walnuts were large nice pieces but with the horrible raw-flour taste overpowering even the mighty walnut, the lump could not be redeemed.

When you walk into the location you can smell all the goodies that have been baked or currently…read morebaking. There are a few seats for you to relax and little games to keep kids entertained. They also have cute little cookie decorating kits out right now for Easter ready to be purchased. Other goodies were cookies, fresh baked bread, honey sticks and dipped rice crispy treats, to name a few. You can also get coffee, teas and lemonades. I ended up getting the croissant stuffed and topped with chocolate chip cookie dough. It was delicious. Not overly sweet, but I ate it two different times throughout the day. It's definitely worth the $5! The employees were very patients as we looked at all the goodies trying to decide what we wanted, and willing to answer any questions.

I've been going to this place for years. I ordered some rolls, and they were delicious; however, I…read moredon't know what the deal is here. Since COVID, they are closed to the public. You can't go in and browse, you have to call and place your order ahead of time. Furthermore, when I went to pick up my order - they had a baby gate blocking off the entrance. People on Facebook have been asking about when they're opening back up like normal, and the comments mysteriously disappear. Unfortunately, I think the decision to operate this way is going to have bad results. Honestly though, I won't go back because this is just so unfriendly to customers. Also, their prices have gone up and I think they're overpriced now. It's sad, because I really did used to love this place. No more business from me. :(

The best cardamom and almond coffee cakes on the planet, not to mention the rest of her products.read more

We've been meaning to stop here for a while now. Finally we're able to stop in for coffee and a…read moresweet treat. To my surprise they had the most amazing looking variety of treats. My choice was the most delicious apple cider doughnut, I have ever had. It was so light and fluffy. If that's a thing. Went perfectly with my cup of coffee. So very good. Bakery itself is really charming. Staff were very pleasant and all had a welcoming smile. I appreciate family owned businesses. Will definitely be back.

I absolutely love Fiene's pastries, so they were the first place that came to mind when I was…read morelooking for a cake for our gender reveal! They were so helpful throughout the process and gave me great ideas for the cake. I was also so impressed that they were able to accommodate my order the same day as pickup--it made everything so easy! The pricing was very fair, especially considering how delicious the cake and icing were! Everything turned out beautifully, and we were so happy with it. I'll definitely be going back to Fiene's for future events!