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    85°C Bakery Cafe-Niles

    4.1 (140 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Janess B.

    Wow! Welcome 85 degrees to Illinois. I was actually surprised they made it over here! I've been coming to 85 degrees bakery back in Cali and then NV. 85 degrees is orginally based in Taiwan. They opened their first US location in Irvine CA back in 2008. There use to be lines out the door at that location and it was my fav place to go to whenever I was at Cali! The pastries were so fresh and drinks were so good! At this location, they also make thier pastries here fresh as well! My favorite is the milk and taro bun! Some other pastries can be too sweet for me! I like the texture of their breads too with how soft and fluffy it can be. I don't ever find the pastries to be dry! I got the red grapefruit drink which was a bit too sweet for me even when I asked for no sweet but it was decent and refreshing. 85 degrees is known for their perfect temp coffee! It actually is the best temp per the founder to brew and serve expresso! I learned this back at the Irvine location. Try the hot drinks in winter...rarely will you find the drinks too hot! I would say try the sea salt coffee! Those had us hooked before! Ambiance- spacious place! This place is so big like NV locations. Lots of options with the baked goods!

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    Ariana G.

    Waited for the hype to die down and finally got around to visiting! Located in the same plaza as Super Hmart in Niles. I came Friday morning around 10am and it wasn't super busy with lots of pastries left. I don't how busy it gets on the weekend but I heard they sellout fast. As you walk in, pastries are to your left and the cafe is to your right. There are 2 kiosks right when you enter to order drinks from the cafe. After you order a drink, grab a tray and shop around! Lots of different kinds of pastries to choose from! All unique, light, and delicious! I highly recommend the egg tarts!! From the cafe, I got a sea salt matcha latte which was soo good and they made it so fast!

    Kit C.

    Very impressed with the selection of bakery choices they have to offer. The drinks are also good and I tried the Vietnamese coffee with boba although the boba took 30mins to cook cause they ran out.my favorite bun is Hokkaido bun, the cream was light, perfectly sweetened, bun is fluffy. My other favorite is the ube bread. Didn't have a chance to try ube mochi bread but will definitely visit again. Overall the restaurant is spacious and clean, service is quick and the girls that were making the drinks were so nice and friendly!

    Kesha B.

    We were in the area and decided to come by to try this cafe after hearing so much about it. We came a bit later in the day and they were running out of things and on a Saturday it does get a bit hectic. When we walked in there were lines everywhere and people were grabbing things like their lives depended on it. We got a few pastries to try along with a Vietnamese coffee and mango green tea. Both of which were delicious and we would recommend. I think there just needs to be some organization and perhaps signage to tell people where to get their drinks and wait, and where to order. Can't wait to come back and try other things, maybe on an off time. :)

    Karen K.

    I have been excited to try this place but at every visit so far, they have run out of items even when getting there early. it's always disappointing when they are the only 85c in town and i drive out of the way to try the items they rave about on their social media... and they're "sold out". they open at 8 and they are sold out by 9? and ive been there on a saturday when its not even close to closing and they are sold out of almost all bakery items with only drinks available. i happened to get lucky and get a few items the other day and thought the breads were good but not worth the drive anymore. they don't have the breads they used to have with the mochi-like textures and it is too unpredictable what items they will have

    Myra Y.

    The selection dies down towards the afternoon and early evening. I take what I can get because I live in the city and it almost always is a chance encounter that I'm in the area. My drinks usually come fast after ordering and I have not had issues here.

    Hubaab M.

    Saw this spot on tiktok and finally gave it a shot. The customer service is alright, workers were pretty nice. They will answer any questions you have. Prices are a little high tho. 3.65 for something similar to a cheese danish, its 2026 but still can't justify that price for a 3 inch circular pastry which weighs about half an ounce. Also got the vietnamese coffee. This is why I'm leaving 2 stars: The entire cup was FULL of ice. I mean it mustve been a 16 ounce cup or something, and you get maybe 6 ounces of coffee. It tasted decent, but nothing I cant make at home. Huge ripoff. These boutique coffee places are getting out of hand. Save yourself the trip. Ice, coffee and condensed milk. You're welcome. Def not recommending this place.

    Julie T.

    I was excited when 85°C Bakery Cafe made its way to the Midwest, but every time I visit, there never seem to be any pastries available. I tried the Zebra Oolong Milk Tea, but it was way too sweet for my taste. Convenient if you're passing through the city, but the menu and flavors didn't quite live up to the hype for me. We got a slice of cake and sadly it was dry! Buns were pretty good though if they have any for you to try.

    Minerva H.

    I usually love 85° pastries but this time they were only alright, unfortunately. I liked the choco bun and ube bun I got, but the red bean bun and sugar butter wreath were too sweet to me. This Niles location has a couple gender neutral restrooms and a few tables to eat/do some work at.

    Nov 2025
    Allison T.

    Welcome to Chicagoland! Always our fave spot when in West Coast. Known for their price & good quality. Disappointing that not all the bread is available and often times shelf is empty. Glad that the quality is the same as in West Coast locations and taste the same.

    Sherwin C.

    Despite an abundance of nearby Asian Bakeries (Tous Les Jours, Paris Baguette, etc.) in the area, I was excited to see this 85 C location open. Maybe because of great experiences on the west coast, Kansas, and Asia with this spot -- but also maybe because the options are a bit different from the French style asian bakeries nearby (and Hong Kong style in Chinatown). This location did not disappoint with an attractive looking interior, plenty of choices, friendly service and lots of parking. It's hard to go wrong with anything you order here. The pastries are always good but the cakes and other desserts in the case are my favorite for a special treat. These are made with quality ingredients and are a bit lighter in flavor and less sweet than western style bakeries, which is balanced by great presentation and refined flavors. Overall worth a special trip if you're a fan of Asian style bakeries. As of this writing, the only two other spots "nearby" to enjoy these treats is Overland Park, Kansas and soon Blaine, Minnesota. There's a good reason why there's over 1000 locations worldwide, which I think is pretty clear once you've tried their delicious offerings.

    85°C coffee and pumpkin matcha oat milk latte
    Ruby P.

    Always love this renowned Taiwanese bakery and café chain, and I was thrilled when it opened in Chicago! I've been to that block for H Mart and boba before, and it definitely wasn't there back then, so it was such a nice surprise! When my boyfriend and I arrived, we grabbed a table right away since there were only a few available. Then we started picking out our bakery items -- both savory and sweet -- including bread, a croissant, and egg tarts. We tried some of them on the spot, and they tasted authentic to me (I'm Taiwanese). I also ordered iced coffee from the kiosk. We got the 85°C coffee and the pumpkin matcha oat milk latte, and both were excellent. The 85°C coffee had a stronger, more intense coffee flavor, while the pumpkin latte was rich and delicious. We really enjoyed the bakery items and drinks. The only downside is that they don't offer guest Wi-Fi, so we couldn't stay to get work done. We ended up heading to the Niles Library afterward.

    Chendara L.

    I've been to this nice cafe a few times already, but just now writing a review. I love that you can see what ingredients they use on their website. Just in case you have any dietary restrictions. It's always clean and the people are always nice and helpful. The pastries are amazing, the coffee/matcha are delicious, and the service is wonderful. My favorite is the egg tart, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of the pastries. The matcha coco bun was perfect. Not too sweet. I think the winner for this round of pastries was the white chocolate strawberry bun and the iced pumpkin matcha latte. Depending on the day and time of day, it can be super busy or a bit quieter. A bit of a hit or miss for the crowd, so you may have more of a selection in the morning.

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    Sweet Reserve - Menu and baked goods

    Sweet Reserve

    4.1(59 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    This location of Sweet Reserve is off of Oakton with street parking available. I generally walk…read morehere and take whatever I order to-go, back home. The cafe is large with many tables in the back, bar seats in the front window, and big display cases of pastries. They also have whole cakes, a few savory food options, and a small coffee and tea menu. The staff here are generally friendly, and you order at the counter. I have tried many offerings from Sweet Reserve and there truly are no bad choices in the food menus. My favorite savory offering is the chicken tikka twisted bread, which is flavorful and light and crispy pastry warmed up, and also the grilled cheese. These are perfect lunch options for me if I can swing by on my break. On the sweet side, the almond croissant is my absolute number one from Sweet Reserve. The croissant is layered and flaky and buttery, and the almond filling is rich and creamy and divine. I could eat a thousand of these. Their brownies are rich and chocolatey, the Ferrero one is a top contender in our house. I'll often grab one of their pre-wrapped cookies to take with me also, they do have seasonal choices in these. They also generally have a vegan and gluten free option, for example a vegan raspberry matcha muffin (that I know to be very tasty also!) If you're feeling extra indulgent, their miniature tarts and cheesecakes are high quality and well made with great flavor choices. As a Floridian in Chicago, I really enjoy their key lime tart especially. Finally, I took a chance on their whole cakes over the summer for my partner's birthday. I was able to walk in and pick a whole chocolate cake and take it with me. The price was reasonable for the quality and how beautiful it was, and the cake was incredibly luxurious to eat. I would absolutely buy another whole cake from Sweet Reserve with how easy the experience was. This is a spot that I frequent and I really enjoy. While I highlighted some of my favorites, I have never tried something that I wouldn't go back and have again here, and will continue to try new offerings.

    The cake menu has some interesting options. Unfortunately, the online ordering process is a pain,…read moreand you can't call in. The bakery offers large cakes - and yet they will.not customize in any way, not with any kind of birthday message, or anything to recognize a special occasion. We went to pick up the cake, the young kids working there didn't even seat the cake well in the box - didn't close the box properly, and when we got home, the cake had shifted so that it had rubber against the side of the box. The chocolate cake layers themselves in the Ferrero cake were excellent - a slightly denser texture with some chew, but not overly so, and nice and moist. The hazelnut cream was ok. Overall it was hard to taste that this was a Ferrero cake, although I could see a few crushed up pieces of the Ferrero chocolate inside. But the white frosting was awful - tasted something between flowers and soap. I do not enjoy a soapy cake. In terms of the cafe itself , it's an industrial space that put minimal effort into feeling like a modern/minimalist cafe. Not somewhere I see myself enjoying a latte in. I don't see myself returning any time soon.

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    Sweet Reserve - You can't see what's in the Skokie cup, but I got a Karak Chai and it's the most amazing thing ever. And I got a pecan sticky bun.

    You can't see what's in the Skokie cup, but I got a Karak Chai and it's the most amazing thing ever. And I got a pecan sticky bun.

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    Tous Les Jours

    Tous Les Jours

    4.1(384 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Even though Tous Les Jours is a chain, the quality of the baked goods and drinks is fantastic!…read moreThere are so many delicious pastries to choose from, and everything looked fresh and beautifully made. The customer service was also great and everyone was friendly and welcoming. I got the strawberry matcha, and it was honestly so good. It wasn't overly sweet, and I could taste both the strawberry and matcha without either flavor overpowering the other. I also tried the milk bread with custard inside, and it was absolutely delicious. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the custard filling was the perfect addition. The prices are reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, too. Definitely a great spot to grab a pastry and a drink, and I'll be coming back to try more!

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience here was disappointing…read more My family and I stopped by on Saturday shortly before closing. As employees were already putting away the bread, I politely asked if I could grab a piece before everything was picked up. I was told that the bread was being moved to the front and that someone would assist me there. While I waited, two other groups entered after me. They heard the same information and ended up being helped before I was, despite the employees knowing that I had been waiting first. I politely asked twice for assistance and was told to continue waiting while the other groups were served. What made the situation more frustrating was that the customers ahead of me were taking a long time deciding what they wanted. I had already put on a plastic glove and was prepared to select my own bread, but I was told that wasn't necessary because an employee would help me. While waiting, I witnessed one of the teenagers from a group point directly at the bread, and another teenager pushed their hand into it. This happened in front of the employees, and no one addressed the situation or reminded them not to touch the food. As someone who was trying to follow proper sanitation practices, I found this very concerning. Not only did this happened once but 2,3 times infront of them. Yet nothing was addressed. After being ignored, waiting while others were served ahead of me, and seeing unsanitary behavior go unaddressed, I decided to leave without making a purchase. I was disappointed by both the customer service and the lack of attention to food handling standards.

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    Ganache Bakery - Thanksgiving Cookie Tray

    Ganache Bakery

    4.4(47 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    The mango cake was EXCELLENT, not too sweet, and the various pastries were delicious. Definitely…read morerecommend.

    I originally wrote a review over a year ago, but since then I've had two more really excellent…read moreexperiences at Ganache buying things for group events, so I wanted to provide an update. The first was for a St. Patrick's Day party, where I had ordered a tray with 2 pounds of cookies. When I arrived, I noticed that the tray didn't have St. Patrick's Day cookies, just regular cookies. The owner was the one waiting on me, and when I mentioned this to him he apologized immediately, said there must've been a miscommunication, and asked me if I could wait five or 10 minutes and they'd make a brand new tray for me. It probably would've been okay if I took the original tray, but I knew our group really wanted St. Patrick's Day themed desserts for this party of about 40 people. So I said sure I could wait, and the tray they put together was absolutely beautiful. Besides the cookies, it also included some little plastic St. Patrick's Day themed rings and other decorations. Fast forward to last week, when I was tasked with bringing the dessert for a monthly board meeting. I called and again spoke with the owner, and explained what I needed. I thought it would be fun to bring some holiday-themed items, and I had seen a picture of their Yule logs on their website, so I inquired about those. We chatted about it, he asked me the type of cake and filling, I also ordered a 1 pound box of cookies and a gluten-free cupcake for one of our members, and I picked them up before the meeting two days later. Everything was absolutely perfect. Their Yule logs are beautiful - mine looked exactly like the picture on their website - and again there were little rings and other decorations on it. One of the other board members was so impressed with it that she immediately said she was ordering her own for the holidays and took several pictures of it, and everyone asked me what bakery I used. Oh, and the cookies and cupcake were great, too! I have a feeling they'll be getting some more business from our group from this for sure, as they should!

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