I've always wanted to go here but it has never been possible with my work hours. Please stay open for longer! The inside is clean and bright and sunny. Lots of people getting work done or reading books. I had a vanilla latte and a savory cornbread biscuit. The biscuit will haunt my dreams. Crunchy, salty, sweet, a little spicy from the pepper jam. I will come back! read more

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Broken Tart is my favorite bakery and place to grab a latte in all of Chicago. Every single item is truly made with love. I love the cornbread biscuit- the perfect blend of salty and savory with a crunch and then the jam that comes with it- soooo good! I have tried cookies and the kale scone as well, all are delicious! I love their lattes so much. Many other coffee shops I have to request little substitutions to get it right- not here. Their lattes are made just right with the best ratio of espresso and milk. I live in Park Ridge and happily drive out to Oak Park for this special bakery! read more

Best start to the weekend, by far the best bakery I've ever been too. From the beverages to the pastries they don't miss! read more

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Wow! This place had been on my radar for a while since I live locally, and I finally checked it out this week. The olive oil cake was incredible, and the overall vibe in here is so cute. I will definitely be back to try more of their offerings! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful place. Literally everything we try is fantastic. The biscuits (savoury or sweet) are some of the best I have ever had. The cakes are inventive and moist. The cookies are huge and yummy! And, the coffee is delicious as well. We spend a lot of time on this corridor between dance, haircuts, math, and the pediatrician and it's nice to add this stop to the list. I also inquired as to their yummy cookies in a smaller size for birthday treats at school. Not only did they make smaller (but still huge to me) sizes, but they packed them in plastic bags and put those in easy to carry boxes for delivery!! Make your way over here - but get there early because things sell-out fast and they close at 3! read more

Excellent spot for coffee and baked goods. Coffee is typically fresh and tasty, and I had an iced oatmilk latte with vanilla that was outstanding. You'll find a variety of sweet and savory pastries, including a pizza focaccia and one of my favorites, the vegan chocolate banana muffin, which is a nice portion of fluffy banana muffin with a good amount of chocolate but not an overwhelming amount to make it messy (as I am apt to do). Scones are also incredible. The service is expedient and friendly, and the employees make sure they cover the bases and get your drink order how you want it. The space is small and usually filled with people, which is a good thing. There is a nice bench right outside that is a great place to sit and enjoy your purchase, with the sun typically providing warmth right there during the day. read more

The cutest little coffee shop! They make all of their syrups in house which I love. The friendly barista told me they soak most of their cakes in the housemade syrups as well, which I bet is heavenly. I wanted to get a slice of cake but they were sold out - go early for baked goods! Service was very friendly and efficient. I got a vanilla oat milk latte. The prices are on the pricier side, but for housemade ingredients and a craft latte they are fair. The drink was delicious. Others in our group got a chai latte and said it was phenomenal, as well as a drip coffee. Their are plenty of no-caf options, tea options, and alternative milks. Parking is a bit annoying. We parked in the neighborhood and walked a bit. They also have cute little gifts and beans to take home! read more

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Just had THE most PERFECT chocolate chip cookie!! I've never had anything quite like it! What a lovely bakery with very sweet and friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. read more

Nice little local bakery, good olive oil cake, so-so pastries, but fine for "occasionally." Parking tough but doable. Happy this kind of shop is in Oak Park, but overcharging for nothing exceptional is getting old. Won't return any time soon. read more

Worth waiting in line for. Great pastries, including some more unique and creative offerings. Staff is always friendly.

First of all such a cute spot. Some people were given plates some were given paper to go baggies. My latte was more than delightful and not overly sweet w cane sugar syrup. My scone was so savory and the most divine i ever had. The molten chocolate buckwheat cookie was crunchy and gooey at the same time. I can come here weekly. read more

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Good stuff! Enjoying the wide selection of pastries. Good service! Wish the place was bigger. Maybe one day! read more

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This place is the perfect little bakery for people that like to try unique different pastries. We went on a Sunday morning so you might need to wait outside because the inside is quite small. I told my wife that this would be good for a slow Tuesday morning pastry and coffee. Our friends got the savory biscuit, I got the plain biscuit and my wife got the Chico cherry scone. All were very good. The only downside is the space in the inside but if you're popular in Oak Park you'll be busy on the weekends. We will be back. read more

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This bakery alone is worth the trip to Oak Park (not that there isn't plenty to do and enjoy)! The food was delicious, we had their most popular kale salad scone which sounded a little different but was incredible. It had kale, cheddar cheese and golden raisins in a very moist fluffy scone base and it really knocked our socks off. Naturally after such a delicious scone we had to go back and try the cookies- the chocolate chip was excellent. It was both crispy and gooey which is very difficult to achieve and was finished with some sea salt. The coffee and tea selection is robust and tasty. The inside has about 5-6 two person tables and outside there were a few tables with umbrellas as well, but as we visited on a Saturday mid morning with a group of 4 we couldn't sit down. I'm just devastated this isn't closer to me as I would otherwise make the kale salad scone a weekend staple. Check it out! read more

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Beautiful assortment of homemade cakes, unlike anything else around Oak Park. There's usually quite a line at the weekend but it moves fast. You can eat in at the few tables or outside on a sunny day. read more

Drove by this place today and it caught my eye. I went online and saw all the amazing photos and reviews so I went back after my grocery shopping to grab a coffee. Upon entering I saw all these amazing cookies and had to get one of each and took a small bite of each everything is delicious including the coffee read more

Broken Tart - Had to take a bite out of each one so delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Food is delicious. Ambiance is very nice, just want you'd expect from a bakery but better. The staff is outstanding. Always nice, accommodating. I really love going to this place. Coffee is great! They have smoothies too. Out door seating is lovely too. They have a nice decor, real plates and cups and silverware, none of the paper or plastic crap. Unless you take your coffee to got them you get paper cup. It's farmhouse chic. If you like coffee, pastries biscuits and olive oil cake then this is your spot. They also have buckwheat little cakes that I think are now my favorite. Always a line and always friendly and good read more

This bakery rocks. I friend brought them for me to try and I'm dying to go back and get more yummines read more

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I found out about this place from my Sister and then saw them on TV the next week. It's a cute little place with great service that was very busy. The street parking was a tad difficult due to the area. I tried the savory biscuit with a latte - OMG!!!! Deeelish!!!! Perfect marriage of cornbread & biscuit! It's definitely a meal. The coffee took a backseat to the biscuit but it was good. My partner in crime tried the rosemary & apricot scone and promised to come back for it again! I also purchased the chocolate chip cookie w/sea salt which was soo good I went back the next day to get another one!!! On my 2nd trip (no shame) I also decided to try the sweet biscuit that had the rhubarb jam which I warmed in the microwave at home - sooooooo good!!!! If I could eat this everyday without any consequence I would!!! read more

We made a trip up from TX and had heard great things. Broken Tart did not disappoint, service, drinks and all the food was wonderful. We shared the Ricotta Chip Cake, Kale Salad Scone, Buckwheat Financier, and finished with the Birthday Cake Cookie! Great place! read more

Their scones always looked overdone to me, but they are absolutely delicious! That "overdone" creates this wonderful crust on the outside. I recently tried the apricot rosemary ones, thinking at the time that that was a strange combination. They were excellent! So, I guess I can keep my "overdone" comment to myself. Great job! read more

The best quality ingredients are used in their bakery items. It's hard for me to pass this place and not stop by for a Kale scone, chocolate chip cookie, or olive oil cake. Everyone is always smiling and very helpful. It's a GEM! Lunch here is also great. The only thing - I wish it was open a little longer during the week to stop by after school and yes... it can get crowded but they are able to serve everyone quite efficiently. read more

This place was worth the 45 minute drive from Chicago before my morning work meeting! I ordered the kale scone which was simply divine. The team members were friendly, quick, and accurate. I visited on a late Tuesday morning, so there was a bit of a line to get my order taken, but it was not bad at all. The inside space was smaller than I would have liked. Restroom was clean! I have no complaints and will be returning to Broken Tart next time I'm in the neighborhood! read more

My new fav bakery in Oak Park, Chicago. Right near the Frank Lloyd Wright house and studio tour. Get there early and get both the sweet and savory biscuit of the day. Also had the cream filled ginger cookie. You can't go wrong here! Beautiful and delicious!! read more

This cafe is tiny but mighty. A few tables inside and out and a line that is sometimes outside the door, but well worth it. A few of my favorites include the kale salad scone (trust me, it's delicious) and the biscuits with butter and jam. My daughter leans on the sweeter side so she really enjoys the ricotta cake and the variety of other treats. For my son it's the biscuit with cheddar and hot honey every time. Service is always good too. read more

How has this business not made it to Yelp yet? I'm no cookie connoisseur, but let me say that these are easily the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had. The cookies & cream cookies are absolutely incredible. The birthday cake cookies, unreal. Love their drinks as well. Such an amazing local bakery GO GO GO! read more

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Omg their biscuit is aaaaamazing! I have never tasted something so delicious. Fast and friendly service. Not sure how I have missed this gem in the neighborhood all this time. read more

My favorite bakery in Oak Park for a pastry & coffee! Their scones are to die for--but you can't go wrong with any of the baked goods. The space is a bit cramped if you want to catch up with a friend, but very cozy. Get here early to snag a biscuit with jam and butter! read more

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Delicious creations, wonderful service.. this place is a cheerful powerhouse. Kale scones and buttermilk biscuits are a favorite but I can point with eyes closed when ordering and cannot go wrong. Had a slice of ginger chiffon cake with fresh fig and glaze, incredible. read more

Hidden gem!!! Best coffee ever and the kale scones are to die for. Never had a bad day in the last 12 months and visit 2x a week. read more

These cookies, straight out of your favorite movie. I don't know what that means, but if you go and get a chocolate chip cookie, you'll get it. Do not allow the loveliness to fool you, place is rock solid. read more

food is so good. It is a little expensive but worth it for sure. Mostly sweet baked goods and typical cafe drinks for breakfast, not sure about afternoon selection. Very busy and popular during the morning. Nice and quick workers. Nice seating, mostly just for two people. Delish! read more

Broken Tart - Lemon loaf, cookies and cream cookie, olive oil cake, savory breakfast sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Run, do not walk to this beautifully styled and delicious new addition to Oak Park!!!!! Straight out of a Magnolia Network fever dream, the food is served on quaint vintage dishes and the coffee is superior! I've never ate a rosemary, apricot scone that literally crunched in my mouth while delightfully soft at the same time - bursting with flavor. They offer a unique menu, savory and sweet... and lunch sandwiches I can't wait to try. The staff is so nice, sporting cool outfits and it was a delight to watch happy people work together in harmony. Sitting in the café space, surrounded by fresh cream walls, pastel accents, fresh flowers, funky music spinning on a record player and a stack of pink boxes?! This is my new happy place. read more

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I don't have much to say about this place other than it is AMAZING. Best pastries in Oak Park, and the drinks are wonderful, too. The only downside is that because it is always so crowded, finding a table can be tricky, but that's just a testament to how good it is! 10/10! read more

Broken Tart is a coffee shop and bakery in a busy stretch of Chicago Ave. in Oak Park. the temperature was about 55 this morning so they had placed blankets at each outdoor table. the pastries looked delicious. The space was crowded so it must be popular. when there were no more tables inside the servers brought us a table from outside. we got two coffees and two cornmeal biscuits with black raspberry filling. The food and coffee were delicious. The servers were welcoming. The cafe is nicely decorated and a pleasant atmosphere. This was our first visit but we will be back. read more

I am very serious when I say this, and I am a very serious foodie: this is the best place to eat in Oak Park, period. It's a destination, go out of your way place to come visit. The pastries are like out of a mystical journey. The savory scones are incredible and will even make you like eating kale. They drinks, especially their lattes, are very special. And the cakes are next level. This is a place that does everything perfectly. It's the kind of place that should be on chefs table. So spend that extra dollar or two on baked goods to get ones that are blow your mind incredible! Service is fast, courteous, and the place is often busy for a reason.cannot recommend more highly. I'm also a baker, and I sit in awe at their incredible achievements. read more

Olive oil cake, olive oil cake, try it and you will see what I'm talking about. If you don't like it (maybe you're from Mars) well then there's more for me. Just sayin! Oh and the Kale Scone my go to when I need to incorporate veggies. read more

This place is so popular. It was so popular right after they open! The baked goods are so delicious and fresh. Almost every baked goods they make are delicious. My boys and I really like their vegan chocolate cake/brownie. I enjoy their apricot scones and their ginger cookies. They also make cakes - and you can pre-order for custom cakes. The cakes look so pretty! They also make really good mocha and latte. While this place is a really hot spot in Oak Park, it is also pretty pricey for the items you buy. It is very cute inside and glad to have them around. I try not to go too often otherwise I'll go broke. I do bring my friends who are visiting to Broken Tart to give them a nice experience. read more

I love love love this place! The scones and biscuits are to die for!! Also when they do have sandwiches make sure to snag one! The place is small but very cute inside. I would say great for a quick get together for a party of 2 -3 to dine in. read more

It took me several weeks to get to Broken Tart early enough in the morning to have the opportunity to purchase one of their vegan muffins because they consistently sell out very early in the morning. After multiple attempts I finally made it before they sold out, and now I understand their popularity. The chocolate banana muffin is quite literally the BEST muffin I've ever eaten, this includes both before and after becoming vegan. The muffin was perfectly soft and supple inside, yet they managed to form a JUST firm enough edge around the top. The flavor of both banana and chocolate from the chips was balanced so well, they complimented each other rather than one flavor dominating the other in any way. I meant to slowly eat it paired with my coffee, and yet when I tasted it in the car, it was like my hand was possessed and kept shoving more of it in my mouth, and in the end I had maybe one bite left to wash down with my coffee. I hope no one could see that frightening display from my windows. I truly hope they make more vegan options because there are many vegans in Oak Park that I'm sure would be happy to give their business to such a cute coffee and pastry shop in the neighborhood. I debated making this review because I don't want to have a harder time getting the muffins before they sell out, but I was too compelled to rave about the most excellent and delicious muffin I've ever had. Vegans, if you want to try them, you probably have to get there when they open or call ahead. read more

Broken Tart - The worlds most perfect delicious vegan muffin ever. - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois