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    Brown Sugar Bakery

    3.9 (574 reviews)
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    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Thanksgiving Day Special
    Fredrick B.

    This is an OUTSTANDING bakery, with the best desserts anywhere and a wonderful owner and friendly staff, in a humble, warm and friendly establishment. You will love this location to sit down and enjoy a slice of cake in a wonderful neighborhood bakery. I literally am, for the third year in a row, eating my Thanksgiving caramel cake and sweet potato pie. This is the best caramel cake that I've ever eaten!Jewel or Walmart (or whoever is selling it now) can have the mass produced Patti LaBelle Sweet Potato Pie! If you want a delicious Sweet Potato Pie get one from Brown Sugar Bakery owner Stephanie Hart! I guarantee you'll taste the difference and authenticity of grandma's pie & cake. (The double chocolate cake is also to die for good folks)

    Slice of caramel cake
    Deidre L.

    The caramel cake is divine! It reminds me of the cake that my mother-in-law makes. The cake is moist and delicious. Not too sweet given the sweetness of the caramel frosting. All I can say ia yum!

    Aesha E.

    Looking for some birthday cake and since I was in Hyde Park, I decided to look around down here. I'm glad I stopped by, because I love to support small businesses and especially businesses owned by minoritized folks. They have a small selection of cake slices and cupcakes; I got the double chocolate, caramel, and a chocolate porgy and bess cupcake. I can't comment on the cupcake because it's still waiting to be eaten, but the cake was not bad. This may have been made with a decorator's buttercream or something similar--so perhaps using shortening--and I prefer a true buttercream made of butter that's a little fluffier and lighter. The birthday boy got the caramel and he said it was delicious! There's street parking only around here but it's not terribly hard to find in this location, I don't think.

    Classic Carmel Cupcake
    Joneice B.

    Happen to be in this Chicago neighborhood on the same day that the owner annouces she is building a candy factory. In tribute, I stopped by and grabbed some treats. Owner Stephanie Hart has transformed her new manufacturing facility to expand Brown Sugar Bakery-Chicago it the ONLY Black woman-owned chocolate manufacturer in the US. Couldn't be happier to celebrate her recipe to success today and partake in some goodies. On this occasion, I stuck to cupcakes so we could try a few versions. Classic Carmel, Red Velvet and Chocolate/Carmel Cupcake. Hands down that carmel is fabulous. 5 out of 5 stars!!! I would rate the vanilla cake 4 out of 5. I felt the cake was drier than I would of expected but still good just not great. The red velvet cupcake was delicious and very moist. On my next visit will try the Obama cake. There was just too many options so I stuck to cupcakes. Next time will try the pies, bread pudding and slice of cake. This bakery is known for holiday orders so if you want one...order now. Every year that I have lived here they sell out.

    Carmel cupcake

    I stopped in and grabbed a single caramel cupcake--it instantly reminded me of home! The portion size and frosting were just right. My inner chubby kid definitely wanted two. Can't wait to come back for more!

    Sheryl T.

    I was visiting my man in Chi Town and he took me to Brown Sugar Bakery and what a wonderful experience! The best butter cookies this Cali gurrl ever had! The cupcake was delicious too but when I visit in a few eeeks I'm definitely trying the Carmel cupcake. Great customer service and very helpful because there's so much many delicious pastries to make a decision- I wanted them all...lol. The owner was very sweet! The ambiance gave me that old school feel and sense of community that I grew up in Los Angeles - felt at home. Very immaculate. I'll be back in two weeks and looking forward the Carmel cupcake... Anyone visiting from out of state you have to treat yourself to some Brown Sugar. Happy Yelping!

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    Scott K.

    NOTE: the website says the place opens at 11, but it opens at 12!' On a chilly Sunday morning in the beginning of December, I came an hour early by accident, and the line was already forming from church goers and pastry enthusiasts. I got: the caramel, carrot cake, German chocolate cake, lemon cake, rainbow sherbet cupcake, red velvet cupcake, caramel cupcake, turtle cheesecake! Tip: This is not a place to do work. There is no seating. You come in, buy, and leave. That's it! This place is close to great savory spots like Lem's Bar-B-Q, which also doesn't have seating. Bring a car if you don't live nearby. The most popular cake is caramel! Vice-President Kamala Harris had the German Chocolate. https://civicengagement.uchicago.edu/news/small-business-spotlight-brown-sugar-bakery-hits-the-sweet-spot-between-homey-and-gourmet#

    The owner is delightful, the cakes are delicious the atmosphere is amazing. Everyone comes from near and far to get her delightful treats. It's fun to open my door in the early morning and smell the delicious baked goods in the air. I'm so happy for her and for us. We love us some Brown Sugar and you will too.

    89th Birthday cake made for my mom (we are AKA's)!

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    The cashier was rude . Walked right now I'll take my money elsewhere with her smart ass remarks

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    Great cupcakes! Very friendly service! Prompt service. Great selection of cakes and cupcakes.

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    Paid $5 for a old hard cupcake . Never again! The lady touched it with no gloves and was acting like she didn't want to be there.

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    Amazing cake in every way! Delicious flavor of this caramel cake with a rich icing and scrumptious cake.

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    I love it me and grandma this is our stop on the road Thx Brown sugar for making the sugar

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    Are there any Keto or Low Carb options?

    Doubt it. Nothing but lots of butter and love.

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