I wanted to love Three Tarts, and I did like it, but they have room for improvement to be a perfect 5 star! Upon walking in, I was disappointed that they didn't have everything that was posted on their website. I had my hopes set on the lemon lavender cupcake, but that was no where to be found. Womp womp. They had a selection of three different cupcakes/cakes: chocolate, vanilla and banana. Since nothing was unique, I went for my Plain Jane favorite: chocolate! The cake was definitely moist, the buttercream was silky, and the portion was huge for under $4.50. Service was kind and efficient, and I felt well taken care of in my 30-second interaction! Overall, I wish they had a larger selection, but their staples are tasty, so Three Tarts is worth a visit if you're not that adventurous! P.S. The parking lot is always PACKED and it's such a hot mess. Be prepared. read more

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My favorite part about my day is going to three tarts cafe to order a smiley face cookie -with delicious chocolate frosting- and a yummy hot tea. It gets even better whenever I have the opportunity to talk to a 5' 4" tall young 14 year old, light brown hair, gassy, slightly freckled, strapping, blue eyed, brown bushy eyebrows, gentleman named G. read more

Beware of this place! Despite their wealthy North Shore location, they now have at least one employee who will add an unauthorized healthy "tip" to your bill. So check all your transactions carefully. No quality of products makes up for having a business that has employees like this. read more

Stopped in before a meeting. Great tea selection, treats and sandwich menu. Friendly service and plenty of parking.

Delicious treats and food! I've been going here for as long as I can remember and they never disappoint. Recently we ordered catering for my baby shower and it was all wonderful. Highly recommend. read more

I love this place. The sandwiches are so delicious and the employees are so very friendly. No wonder it is so popular!

Three words...Jaeger Butter Cookies. Not only do we have the best neighbors in the world, but they went above and beyond yesterday when they delivered a bag of Jaeger butter cookies to our door from Three Tarts Bakery and Cafe. I've never officially had a Jaeger butter cookie, and I had never heard of one until yesterday. But, I will say it may have changed my life in a sugar cookie kind of way. It's quite honestly the best damn sugar cookie I've experienced...ever! Melt-in-your-mouth buttery, soft, delicious, sweet, sugary, and cute...just so cute with all those sprinkles! If you want an adorable spring-inspired happy cookie (just in time for Easter), go to Three Tarts and order up a bag, or box, of Jaeger butter cookies. But...be prepared to follow up your cookie bites with a giant glass of milk. They are ridiculously rich! read more

Three Tarts Bakery Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Northfield, Illinois

This is such a hidden gem! Cute bakery with a multitude of options, from take n bake flatbreads to teacakes to yummy pastries and amazing customizable bfast sammies. I always go for the bacon + egg + cheese on a croissant and a coffee (v underrated coffee spot). Get there EARLY because this place gets packed with families by like 10:30am most weekends. Also get the banana cake just do it ok read more

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Wonderful sweet potato (wedge?) salad and an amazing pumpernickel raisin millet roll to go with. I think I'll start all Saturday's with Three Tarts. read more

I love this place so much! The staff is always friendly, salads & sandwiches are delicious and made with love I crave their breakfast sandwich on homemade sunflower bread.. Yumm!!! And of course, the pastries I love the grab & go items too! A must try! read more

birthday cake bad, dry, bad dry! so dry, so bad, so dry, so bad! second time we ordered a birthday cake this year. first time bad, cake and frosting! everyone deserves a second chance. two strikes and you're out. bad, dry, bad, dry.....into the garbage can. read more

We went for breakfast on a Saturday. Really good cinnamon rolls! Panini was also excellent. Scone was pretty average. Quiche was good, but didn't come with any fruit or salad side, so a little boring. Nice outdoor seating. read more

I just recently discovered this place. What a gem! Ive stopped in twice. Breakfast sandwiches are made fresh to order. I get a croissant with eggs,bacon, and cheese. Doesnt seem like much but its on a freshly baked croissant and the sandwich is made when I order, its not sitting around. They have a vegetarian fresh mozzarella, tomato and pesto sandwich on a baguette that is also amazing. Their famous banana cake is also decent, but the frosting is really sweet. The cake itself is really good. Cherry scones are soo good I crave them. Just a hint on sweetness to balance the tart cherries, of course freshly baked. Don't forget the coffee, they make a decent cup of regular brewed coffee. Definitely give this place a try. Note: because of covid restrictions and safety, you cant actually go in the bakery. You wait out in the hall. They have a table set up with a selection of pre packaged pastries and treats, and someone comes out to take an order for everything else. Its different, but they are making it work. read more

I hate to have to write a 2 star review for Three Tarts because I have been enjoying their food and baked goods since I was a child. The cookies and cakes are out of this world. I used to give myself stomach aches as a kid because I couldn't stop eating the desserts. But for the past year or so the customer service has been so bad it has changed my experience at Three Tarts. A few times the line was long and just not managed well which I could live with. So I started calling my order in ahead of time, yet still ended up waiting. The last time I went in I had pre-ordered and arrived after my meal was supposed to be ready. After waiting 10 minutes to tell someone I was there to pick up my order they told me it wasn't ready. I waited another 15 minutes and went back to the counter to check in and was told it was almost ready and they will bring it out to me. Another 10 minutes go by and I go up again and the sales lady looks around on the counter and says "O, here it is". So either my food had been sitting there for a while or they totally forgot to let me know it was ready. Either way it took over and hour to get a salad and cookie and I just don't have that kind of time to wait without justification. read more

This place was really cute and had some really neat combo options. I was a little bummed they didn't have a salad I saw on their website that had roasted pear, brie and cranberries in it, but the salad I got (with mixed greens, fresh goat cheese, cucumbers, and some other things with balsamic) was very good and refreshing. I got a side of apples instead of the free roll it normally would come with. Definitely suggest getting a little side or you may not be all that full so the apples were a good choice. I had lunch with my friend here and she got a combo deal (soup & salad) with apples and 2 cookies. We each had one of the cookies, which were pretty good. They have decaf tea options here (more than just one) which was a huge plus for me since I cannot have caffeine. Had a really smooth vanilla morovo (or something like that) tea. A bit crowded in there and the tables were a bit crammed so it's a little tough to maneuver around in there, but very charming little spot. Would totally come back still! read more

Three Tarts Bakery Cafe - Goat cheese salad and some vanilla tea. - Bakeries Near Me - Northfield, Illinois

This bakery cafe has been around forever and perfection each time! Every time I walk in, it is super busy. There are pre-paid orders you can call in and pick up so you don't have to wait in line. If you do wait in line, expect a ~15min wait for your food depending on what you get. The breakfast sandwich is DELICIOUS. Made to order and the bread is perfect. The scones, sugar cookies/almond cookies are also delicious. Perfect spot to grab a delicious pie, cake for an event, or some coffee to go. read more

Chocolate scone: tasted good, but they're too dry and powdery. Carrot-zucchini muffin: nice moisture balance, good flavor and not too sweet, thank goodness Cinnamon roll: amazing--very buttery and sugary; maybe a little too much of both, but it tasted great read more

1 Janniper salad (Greens, Dried Cranberries,Toasted Walnuts,Cucumber, Goat Cheese & Balsamic Vinaigrette) $5.25 1 cup 12 oz of tomato basil soup $3.75 2 dark chocolate pomegranate bars $3.98 Total $12.98 Yup I could have done without the chocolate bars. Soup was excellent. Salad good but could be little bigger. read more

As others have already mentioned, I was drawn to this bakery café because it was so cute. I stopped by for dessert after having lunch next door at the Happ Inn. They had a nice, but crowded outside dining area. Again, as others have mentioned, it seemed chaotic. I was the only person in line and it took a while for them to complete my order. While they were working on my order, a line developed behind me and I felt bad. The lady behind me was picking up a cake and she had it, but they didn't check her out while they made my chai latte because they only had one register open and had started my tab. So, she had to wait and I felt guilty. The chai latte was good, not as sweet as Starbucks which I was thankful for. I also ordered a Red Velvet Cupcake. The cupcake was tiny for the $2.50 price tag. Also, it was dry and lacking in flavor. I would go back, I just will remember not to order the cupcakes. read more

Cute little bakery - their carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is pretty good - decadent, filled with raisins, and the right amount of carrot bits and spices. I also tried their yellow cake with pastry cream, chocolate, strawberry preserves, white cake with chocolate and buttercream (a layered cake) - too sweet for me, but I love cake with preserves in them. The cakes are very moist, well-decorated, and it seems as if a lot of people order cakes to go for special events and occasions. +carrot cake with cream cheese frosting +cake with fruit preserves read more

I think I've had almost everything on the menu. It's a great place for coffee, breakfast food (danish/muffins/quiche) or lunch (sandwiches, soups, salads) and has a huge array of desserts (cookies/cakes/whoopie pies/petite fours/tarts). My favorites include the Tuna Nicoise salad, which has a delicious scoop of tuna salad with capers, green beans, onions, olives, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegrette, the roasted veggie sandwich, the chicken artichoke sandwich, the Hummus Salad (it comes with these fantastic seseme crackers), the tomato soup, and the malted chocolate chip cookie. For my cousin's bridal shower, we ordered all the desserts from here, and they were so tasty and beautiful. Everyone complimented on them. I love Three Tarts! read more

Their food is delicious but customer service is very slow in store. You can't order online and you can't order over the phone either. These roadblocks have often made me choose another place for lunch. read more

Excellent French pastry in the heart of Northfield. Opens at 7am for the coffee and croissant crowd. At lunch it bustles with the ladies who lunch. read more

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The service is SO painfully slow. I come here often so I know this is a problem on a consistent basis. Getting through the line and waiting at the cash register takes forever for some reason. And it's not just at lunchtime, even at 3:00 in the afternoon it can take so long. It just seems disorganized and chaotic. I would think they could find a better system for customers to place orders and pay. With that said, the place is clearly popular. The lunch food is good and unique. To me the pastries are good but nothing special. read more

This place is celebrating its 22nd anniversary this week b. There is no better please. Great staff and coffee everyday. Great salads and great food. The nicest ownership in the world. Awesome read more

Really want to like this pastry shop. Friendly staff but here we go on the food... Croissant is bready and could use more airiness, flakiness and buttery taste. Hot chocolate was too milky and not chocolaty enough and served luke warm. read more

The food at three tarts is excellent ! The bread is fresh and quite appealing . The bakery items are my favorite , wonderful cakes , tarts etc. The help are so welcoming,and helpful. I highly recommend this cafe!! read more

Love this bakery!!! Everything they have is made in house and they do a great job of using simple fresh ingredients. Great place for brunch and lunch. It is a little tight inside, so sometimes I would just order and take it with. In summer time, they have a nice patio that adds space. Would definitely recommend all of their salads and baked goods. I have also ordered several cakes from here for parties. They are PHENOMENAL and taste amazing. They do a wonderful job with the decorations. My favorite one is the coconut cake with raspberry preserves. read more

It's difficult to identify the best menu items. The cookies are tasty & the banana cream pie is out of this world. The salads are tasty & fresh & supper club meals are great. Staff are consistently helpful and accommodating. The bakery is outstanding. read more

I hate to have to say this but the special order birthday cakes which have come so highly recommended over the years and have been beautifully decorated in the past (pre-covid) are no longer living up to Three Tarts standards- or anyone's standard of a fresh cake. The cakes we have tried in recent months (which have been at least 4) were NOT GOOD! They are dry, stale, and lack flavor. Sadly I will no longer be purchasing from you as the price is not justified and the cake doesn't even look nice anymore ether. Very sad and disappointed... read more

Three Tarts Bakery Cafe is just that, a bakery and cafe for the 'ladies who lunch' or simply want a nice cafe au lait and perhaps a pastry in an airy. quiet setting. The bakery goods are first rate if a bit pricey and the cafe menu is limited, as you would expect for a cafe setting but the quality shows. Breakfast is the best time for a quiet North Shore breakfast and then some baked goods to go. The parking is a bit tight but nonetheless available. read more

We are a local business and wanted to support local for our annual holiday lunch- Three tarts did not disappoint! The meals and presentation were amazing! Every staff member was thrilled with their lunch! Thanks you so much Three Tarts! Everything was fresh and delicious! read more

We can't say enough not only for the food, but for the customer service in a most difficult time. We had a social distance picnic gathering during Covid-19 in the backyard, Three Tarts wrapped each sandwich, salad, potato chips, cookies all separate with utilials wrapped. In addition, on each bag was the type of sandwich marked. Our guests couldn't get over how good the sandwiches/salads/cookies were and I guarantee Three Tarts has some new customers. Lastly, Ruth who took my order which wasn't easy based on numbers and selection, couldn't have been more professional. Truly an amazing experience from ordering, picking up and eating. Everyone should have this experience. read more

If you are seeking SERIOUS HOMEMADE from scratch -- google this location-- and make a B-- line to this place. Their goods taste like your great- grandmother came back from the dead. My favorite soups are the mushrooms barley, spinach, and the white chicken chili. The quiche is the same quality that I got in an amazing cafe in Paris-- no joke. The red hi gun pepper dip is perfect for any occasion-- just lie and said you made it yourself. If you are invited your- or just have a special occasion in-- their cakes and pies are Divine. Don't forget to lie -- and said you made it yourself. What a gem! SPREAD IT!! read more

I read a few of the low star reviews, I've always had a good experience with them! I recently discovered they are about a 5 minute walk from my job, everything is always fresh and I think they're doing their best in terms of having things ready for customers in a timely manner. They are a busy bakery, so it makes sense that sometimes you will have to wait to get your goods, learning how to wait is a lost art and patience is a muscle not many can flex these days. read more

Three Tarts Bakery made my husband and I the most to-die-for wedding cake we could have ever asked for. We purposefully wanted a cake ALL of our guests could enjoy, even those with allergies. We thought it was going to be hard, but Three Tarts gave us THE PERFECT option. Chocolate zucchini cake (GF) with white icing--so it still looked like a wedding cake! I have to tell you...it was delicious when we were doing the tasting and it was even more delicious on our wedding day. They even did a great job delivering. Some people say they never get to eat there food on their wedding day....well, that wasn't the case with us. We made it a point to eat our slices! Too good. Our guests STILL ask us where we got our cake made. THREE TARTS EVERYONE. THREE TARTS. read more

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we love everything at three tarts - breakfast, lunch and treats! their dips are also incredible and the chocolate chip cookie bag is a staple in our house - it's our favorite go to spot! read more

This place has ruined tuna fish sandwiches for me. Theirs was so good I cried, and that's not an exaggeration. All other Tina fish sandwiches pale in comparison. read more

I ordered a cake for my mother's birthday and it was literally the most beautiful cake any of us have ever had for a birthday. Until we cut into it. It was completely dry. Like so dry it was barely edible. So we called and they said they do freeze their cakes but they are frozen as they come out of the oven so it shouldn't matter. So they offered us a replacement. Again, most beautiful cake we have ever seen. Again....dry. I wanted to love them but it seems there is no hope here. read more

It is hard to give three tarts a three star review but the bakery is just not consistent. If I was rating on their lunch selections it would be higher. I really enjoy their soups, salads and sandwiches. Some bakery items are good (cookies, etc) and others are outstanding. Ordered a cake recently and it looked beautiful but tasted pretty awful. It was dry and as a friend pointed out / day old & stale. So disappointing. I've had other cakes that were absolutely delicious. Not sure what the disconnect is. The service is also an issue. I've been ignored on several occasions and never met an enthusiastic and ultra friendly employee. Bottom line - I will go to baker boys for outstanding cupcakes or cookies and bent fork for a cake. read more