Stepping into The Bellbird Bakeshop feels like wandering into a refined bakery in an upscale Parisian neighborhood, where the scent of freshly-baked pastries fills the shop, and time seems to slow for a moment. It'll make you forget you're in the suburbs of Chicago, with its selection of sophisticated sweet and savory items. Every detail feels intentional. This spot embodies everything you'd expect from a truly special bakery. I tried the Chocolate Raspberry Hazelnut Croissant and the Peach Danish -- both pastries were buttery, flakey, and packed with a unique blend of bold and nostalgic flavors. Absolutely exquisite. This is a beautifully designed place, with a modern and pleasant atmosphere. The staff is comprised of incredibly friendly individuals -- the type of people who you can tell are GENUINELY kind (which is hard to come by these days). The Bellbird Bakeshop is the kind of place that reminds you how memorable a neighborhood bakery can be. read more

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I'm obsessed! I've only had a few items (scones, croissants, sourdough bread). I love everything but especially the Country Sourdough Bread!! It's my treat to myself. The bread is very airy with lots of holes/pockets. You can't go wrong with this bakery. I'm so happy with this new addition. read more

The Bellbird Bakeshop was exactly what I needed to start the morning. I was craving something sweet and we ended up in La Grange to try it out. Place was packed, so that already said a lot. Waited in line maybe 10 minutes, not bad, but it was worth it. Smelled amazing the whole time. You can see all the way though and watch them make the pastries. The whole place had that modern minimalist look. Staff was super friendly, just a little rushed, but that's expected with how busy it was. I got the almond croissant and a latte. Once I got it... yeah, that first bite did it. Super flaky, layers just breaking apart everywhere. Light, crispy on the outside, soft inside. The almond filling had that slightly sweet, nutty flavor, kinda rich but not too much. There was a bit of that soft, almost creamy center that made it even better. Top had that light crunch too, with powdered sugar and sliced almonds. Dipping it in the latte just worked. That slight bitterness with the sweetness of the croissant, really good combo. It's the kind of place where you just slow down for a minute before the day starts. I'd go back for that croissant alone. read more

The Bellbird Bakeshop - Almond Croissant - Cafes Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

Oh heck yea! This place is bomb!! We were nearby and stumbled upon the Thursday farmer's market and we happened to park near this stop so I told my husband I wanted to stop by to check it out before we went back to the city and I'm so glad we did. Everything looked so delicious. However we had a long trip ahead of us back to the city so I couldn't get any of the cooler items. A lady ahead of me got the matcha strawberry pound cake & that sounded amazing so, so did I. I wasn't able to try it till I got home that evening and it was pretty damn moist. Typically pound cake for me is dense but something about this one was pretty airy and so delicious. Couldn't finish it and the next day it was still moist. Damn we need an expansion to the city please! read more

The Bellbird Bakeshop - Cafes Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

Amazing Bread, pastries cookies and cakes. Offering savory and sweet versions. Really enjoy and devour inventive flavor combinations along with some very historical classic flavors as well. I cannot get enough from this bakery and am there trying one of what ever is new as i have tried the regularly occurring options already. Had one Jalapeño Jackfruit bearclaw this weekend, wish i had brought them all home. Very savory vegetarian bbq filling with spice from jalapeño and tangy pickle slices enrobed in amazing laminated pastry shell.... mmmmmm yummy!! Seriously Michelin Star worthy baking. Would only get this quality and creativity in flavors (and historically significant pastries) if dinning at a Michelin started restaurant. We are lucky to have this bakery in LaGrange . read more

Bakery was phenomenal - highly recommend- we visit many bake shops, looking for quality bakery, and this one hit the spot! Some of the better croissants I've had stateside. read more

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Ran into this shop while grabbing a coffee before an open house in La Grange this morning. A nice bakery with a great ham and cheese croissant that has a little course mustard inside and comes topped with a pickle. I've had similar croissants before and this one was just as tasty with a crispy, flaky exterior and a soft inside filled with a savory melted cheese and ham. There was still a decent selection of baked goods and treats available at 1pm on a busy La Grange Main Street Saturday which I appreciated. The interior is clean with a little bit of seating available and I liked the music they were playing which helped the bakery have a very relaxed vibe compared to the bustle and traffic going on outside. The friendly staff help with that too. I wish I would have seen it before I grabbed my coffee so I could try their drink options too but there's always next time. read more

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Insanely delish and their offerings change daily, with the exception of the crazy good croissants - traditional, chocolate and almond. What artisan's! How lucky are we to benefit from their skill and craft. Open at 8, be prepared to wait in line and drool until it's your turn! read more

Bellbird is an outstanding bakery with some of the best sourdough around. The bread has that perfect crust and chew, and every pastry and dessert feels carefully made. The croissants are spot-on and remind me of the kind you find in Europe. It's tough not to grab one of everything because it all looks and tastes so good. They serve Metric Coffee too, which pairs perfectly with anything you order. Service is also great. A definite family favorite and absolutely worth the visit. read more

Beautiful new place. Nice workers. Clean, clean place. Everything was so crispy and flaky. read more

The Bellbird Bakeshop - Dreamsicle Danish, croissant, almond croissant and a ham and cheese croissant - Cafes Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

Everything I've eaten has been phenomenal. La grange is lucky to have a bakery like this. I particularly love the chocolate croissants and caneles, but you can't go wrong with anything you order. They occasionally bake limited time pastries, which keep the bakeshop exciting and fresh. I recently tried the sourdough, which has the perfect balance of moisture, springiness, and chew - great for making avocado toast, sandwiches, or just to be enjoyed with butter and jam. I have not tried the cakes yet, but they look perfect for special occasions, and I'm sure the quality is great. I will find an excuse to buy one. Tip: You need to get there early before they sell out. It depends on the day, but some things will sell out very quickly. read more

The Bellbird Bakeshop - Chocolate croissants and canelé - Cafes Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

Both my girls are croissant connoisseurs at the ripe old age of 11 and 12. They agreed hands down Bellbird are the "Best MF croissant" they ever had. I decided to partake as well and agree. This bakery is something special. Everything tastes fresh, original and NOT made with processed ingredients. read more

The Bellbird Bakeshop - Some of the items we purchased - Cafes Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

yum! very nice people working and very good service. all items are excellent. pastries are so fresh. matcha is amazing as well, very vibrant green color. the croissant is probably my favorite item but you cannot go wrong. yummmmm read more

Sour dough is so delicious! Bakery items are all so unique. Friendly stuff and cute location. read more

The Bellbird Bakeshop - Inside - Cafes Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

I purchased a pretty big breakfast sandwich and politely asked for it to be cut in half and was told no. No? I was told they would need to re wrap the sandwich and they were busy in the back. The sandwich was on a ciabatta, not brioche! The sandwich was outstanding but the overall experience left me not wanting to return. read more

We are so lucky to have this beautiful new bakeshop in our town. I went this morning as soon as they opened. Fresh baguettes were coming out of the oven, beautiful croissants and other delicate pastries were laid out in their lovely display. I got ham and cheese croissants, a mini pumpkin loaf, focaccia, Kouign-Amann (sugary, croissant like bun) and a matcha late. Everything was out of this world good. The croissants are so buttery you know you are treating yourself. The matcha was so good I ordered another before I left for a friend. The space is also beautiful. It would be a nice place to meet friends or just sit and read while enjoying their great pastries. The owners are also a local family and they and their team were so welcoming. read more

Wowzers! Unbelievable pastries. Best Chocolate Croissant I've ever had. Can't recommend enough if you're in the area!

This place is amazing. I no longer need to go downtown to get my pastry fix. Easily one of the top 5 bakeries in all of the Chicago area. The croissants are flaky on the outside and super soft and buttery on the inside. Goat cheese, mushroom, and potato pastry was also delicious. Both owners have amazing backgrounds and it shows in the quality of their products. read more

The Bellbird Bakeshop - Cafes Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

My partner and I stop by here for sweets often...best pastries and cookies in the Chicago burbs that I've had.

A friend brought over some pastries as a gift. Intending to just try a piece or two I ate two whole and dreamed about waking up and eating the rest. Phenomenal. read more

I wanted to like this bakery, but the basque cheesecake was terrible. It tasted like a block of cream cheese with fake sugar and citrus. That's the only way I can describe it because I didn't get any vanilla or caramel notes in the cake at all which is how a traditional basque is made. read more

Favorite local bakery. They change things up every so often. Just had a pistachio dark chocolate croissant which I can say was the best croissant I ever had. Creative bakery with amazing flavors. Highly recommend. Service is always great as well. read more

Everything I've had there..from baguettes, raspberry mango danishes, croissants, breakfast sandwiches..have all been super delicious! Highly recommend this place! read more

Their sourdough bread is right on. Both crumb and crust - Just delicious I will be back to try their baguette read more

Stopped by mid morning on Saturday and they were hoppin! We very much enjoyed a broccoli cheddar scone and a pumpkin tea cake that was wonderfully spicy. We will definitely be back! read more

What a find! The pastries were unique and delicious. They had a good selection on savory and sweet. We were looking for the hard to find, Kouign-amann, and were not disappointed . Be early! Secret is out about this place. They do a very good job of getting every served quickly. read more

We ordered a wide sample of menu items including cookies, croissants, baguette, focaccia, and pastries. Everything was superb and the service was very friendly. We are really happy this bakery opened in La Grange. Bravo! read more

The Bellbird Bakeshop - Cafes Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

The best banana pudding!!! Everything I've had has been amazing. Coffee, bagels, croissants, cake, rice pudding, banana pudding- all delicious. Staff is always so kind. read more

I live in downtown la grange, like 3 minutes away from the bakery and every time I go there to get something they are out of it. Just really poor planned business and customer service is terrible! I told the person who works there that if they are out of things all the time, there is no point coming there and she said it's totally fine. Well I won't be bringing my business here again and also I am leaving bad review because customer service does not give a crab about customers. read more

Absolutely fantastic bakery, among the best in the Chicagoland area. We have tried just about everything - the standouts being the basque cheesecake, the creamsicle danish, the focaccia, and canele. read more

LOVE this bakery. Everything we've tried there has been wonderful and the croissants are literally the best I've ever had outside of Paris. I do go early as they get busy, but you know you are getting freshly made products not frozen, re-baked goods. The staff is welcoming and the shop is set up where you can just sit and have a really nice coffee and a pastry before starting your day. It's worth the drive for me from where I live when I have errands to run in the LaGrange area. read more

best bakery ever, I went there and ordered a croissant, service was fast! and the food was amazing I loved the decorations it seemed peaceful, the staff was nice too you should definitely come here! it's a must go! read more