This was definitely the tastiest treats and cake i have ever ordered for an event!! I used to…read morealways order all these cakes i liked through instagram which ended up being fondant cakes. i don't know anything about this cake stuff but what i found ordering in the past is most make fondant cakes and always end up being nasty because it becomes hard and crumbly on the inside... yuck!! But Sweetlife does buttercream cakes which keeps the cake soft, moist, and creamy!! You can tell its made from scratch and fruit was fresh produce. Such an amazing professional experience for my baby shower. Everyone kept asking where i got my Cake and treats from. Super easy to get in contact and communicate with. Highly recommend for your next event!!

Fabulous! That sums up this talented baker who has hands down THE best dipped strawberries in town!…read moreI've had her cater for a graduation and bridal shower and everyone raved about her sweets asking where did I get these. She uses only high quality chocolate and her decorations are beyond beautiful. Cake pops, cakes, cupcakes, are to die for! If you haven't tried The Sweet Life Chicago...you're totally missing out!

Man o man! I get the Italian BLT and the Mangonado as well as whatever delicious cupcakes they…read morehave! Melissa & Freddy have an amazing spot that is personal (meaning they remember and value you as their customers) and super delicious!!! If you are in the area definitely a must stop spot!!!! Need a savory bite for breakfast or lunch/brunch or a delicious treat or need catering/cakes this is the place to go in Rogers Park! All ingredients are fresh! Food is made to order! Why not grab coffee while you're at it! Definitely a hit & never disappoints

What a gem! This friendly and adorable neighborhood family-owned bakery and cafe has excellent food…read moreand baked goods for affordable prices. For breakfast and lunch - you really get a lot for the price, and the speciality drinks are amazing (highly recommend the mangonada). While I've only done takeout, the inside is family-friendly, cozy, light, and casual - very inviting. This is my new go-to for brunch takeout and special-occasion baked good gifts - just check out their hot cocoa bombs and beautifully decorated cookies.

My maid of honor and I went for a cake tasting not too long ago. They are located very close to…read morewhere we live and we knew just where it was. Except when we got there we were confused - the only thing on that block was the old, closed Gladstone Bakery and nothing else that even resembled a business, much less a bakery. Figuring I got the address wrong, I started to head back to the car when a guy comes out of an old, beat-up, unmarked door. He sees us standing there and says "oh, you looking for Baking for the Taking? In here". Well, once inside it was a very clean, modern kitchen, but what the heck? Could we have a sign on the door - any sign - considering this was a rather sketchy looking building exterior? It was like being granted access to some kind of speakeasy...say the password and all that spy shit. Doesnt make sense! The cakes we tried were fantastic, and the girls working there were very nice. Unfortunately they turned out to be a high quote due to a lot of "upcharges"; for everything from changing the height of a tier to adding fruit. Plus the cake decorator had a very heavy hand - meaning, if you are looking for tiny, delicate decorations, dont come here, her style is better suited to big, chunky designs.

I have ordered cakes from here on several occasions…read more About 18 months ago I ordered 2 cakes from here. First of all the cakes looked amazing! The birthday boy was big into cards s The owner of the bakery drove my cakes all the way out to Arlington Heights where my party was. One of the cakes was a lemon (yes, this birthday party had some seniors in attendance) and the other was a magnificent chocolate cake. That party was almost 2 years ago and I still get people asking me for baking for the takings number. If you want your guests to be raving how great the cake was, Baking for the Taking is the way to go!

I appreciate that they are a small business with a nice variety of baked goods. We have made…read morepurchases of their goods at the Lake County Arts & Craft shows and have not been disappointed. My only suggestions would be to have better descriptions of the baked goods they are selling, either on or with their packaging and have listings and descriptions of their products on their website. I have a family member that has allergies to certain ingredients and was not sure about some of the ingredients, for example, listing the type of nuts that were used. Their table was very busy at the time of our recent purchase and they were helpful with any questions, but I did not have the opportunity to verify some of the ingredients. I tried to look items up on their website, but could not find the information I was looking for.

Decent, creative, slightly unique taste. I've had their smores deep dish cookie and turtle. They…read morewere good. But I've been spoiled by Amish cookies in a past life

Reina is so fun and cool! Great music playing so we danced our way inside and Reina immediately…read moredanced with us and it felt like the best family party. Amazing vibes here! She gave us samples of her cakes and wow! Really awesome!!!! So moist and flavorful. I love the decor. So colorful and vibrant, and fabulous photos around too. Beautiful artwork outside on the walls and the sign is great too. For any baking needs, come see Reina! She can make anything you want.

I sent an online request for a GF confetti cake with buttercream frosting and Reina more than…read moredelivered. The cake was delicious, the icing was perfection, and I'm looking for an excuse to order another cake ASAP!! All of my friends were raving about it. 10/10 recommend!

The cupcakes are great! The frosting isn't heavy or overpowering. The lemon blueberry flavor tasted…read moreperfect. Each cupcake design was flawless and they were the star of the picnic! Cassandra was very nice and flexible with pickup time. Instructions for care until you're ready to serve them is clear too.

My husband got these for Valentine's Day and wow! The cupcakes were amazing! So beautiful and so…read moredelicious! The flavor of the buttercream was indescribable and the cupcakes were so moist and fluffy. Highly recommend!

Delicious baked goods. You can't go wrong with anything you get at Hilary's. Their scones are great…read moreand have good flavor-the blueberry lemon are our favorite. Their cookies are also good.

Vegan cookies seem to have a stigma in that it doesn't taste as great as regular cookies. This…read moreplace proves that wrong! There wasn't much room when I arrived because they were preparing for a massive shipment, so I had to maneuver through cookies. The door was locked, but they let me in to purchase. I recommend calling them to make sure that they're open before you arrive. They also sell products at Whole Foods. I went for the special and bought three cookies for $6: snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, and chocolate coffee (which definitely has a coffee flavor). My favorite was the chocolate chip cookie. All the cookies were incredibly delicious and chewy, and you can't tell that it's vegan. Writing this review makes me want to get another cookie. Brb!

There are not enough amazing things to say about Cake That Chicago. I have ordered numerous cakes…read moreand they have all been the talk of the party. Every cake has been top notch and delicious! Communication is always perfect as well. They have always gone above and beyond to make sure I am happy and I am so thankful for that!

I ordered my daughters first birthday cake from Genel. Super pleased with how the cake turned out…read more It was the perfect size and all the guests loved how the cake tasted.