Food and customer service brilliant ambience and quality of food excellent id recommended but services

Husband was talking about this bakery as the place to go in Viet town so I was excited to try it. I was very disappointed. The sesame balls and the red bean bun I got were just ok. The red bean bun was very bready and the sesame bun wasn't crispy like I've had in other places. Definitely wouldn't go back for them. Husband did like the egg tart there. They are cash only. read more

Got the egg tart and the char siu bun. Very affordable, cash only and baked goods are pretty good. Not too many options but for affordable Chinese bakery goods, it is pretty good read more

Chiu Quon Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yay their hours change back to 8-6. Service is always fast and friendly! It's hard to pass on the various dim sum and bakery options. Can't go wrong with any of them. Cash only! read more

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4/5- affordable and tasty. What's not to love? The hot dog pastry was good, bao is great, and the sesame balls are to die for. I'll be back just for those honestly. Service is quick but there isn't a place to sit inside so either take it home or you can eat outside standing like we did :) read more

Chiu Quon Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Chui Quonset Bakery is a great spot for authentic Asian baked goods. We tried a variety--almond cookie, small apple pie, steamed BBQ pork bun, regular BBQ pork bun, and ham and cheese bun. Everything was fresh and tasty! Good quality at great prices. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area and craving some delicious buns or pastries. read more

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heaven heaven heaven. the best pastries I've ever had in my entire life. the buns are so fluffy and light. the egg custard is so creamy. the bbq pork bun has rewired my brain. I can't be in the argyle area without going in and getting at least one. it calls to me like a siren song read more

Chiu Quon Bakery - pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visited my brother in law in Chicago and walked over to this bakery on Argyle street. I had the pork dumplings! Every day.. had to visit until I left the city. The lady behind the counter was kind. She warmed it for us on request. Prices are reasonable. The area is a bit shady. :). It's located about 1/2 block west of Argyle subway entrance. Heavy construction. There was no vehicle traffic and the Argyle train station was closed. We also had the bean and almond cookies. I travelled with that pack of cookies. It's a sleeve so perhaps 24 cookies for less than $3.50. My mom loves Asian almond cookies and was not disappointed. :) Difficult to find Asian bakeries in my area. I live in lake worth. Next time I am in Chicago, i will definitely re-visit this shop. Amazing pastries! Thank you!! read more

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I always get the smaller sponge cakes when I come here, I tried the bigger version once but it was a bit different ... drier. I also like the square rice thing that's wrapped in bamboo leaves, bt not the smaller, triangular one that I bought today , it was made with mung beans and one small piece of Chinese sausage and a very salty laap yook (not sure what's the English name). I've tried the turnip cake, I didn't care for it. I think I've had the shrimp rolls before too, that was okay. Basically just get the small sponge cake! read more

Very no frills bakery with both sweet and savory items. I've been coming here since I was a kid. A staple Argyle spot. The prices have increased (most items are over $2/piece) but it's okay. My go-to order: - Hot dog pastry - Ham and cheese pastry - Sesame/red bean ball - Siopao with Chinese sausage Can't go wrong with any of these! read more

Yummy no-nonsense pastries - great for a grab and go quick breakfast or snack. Efficient service. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fast pace. Very good Portuguese egg tart. Reasonably priced. No seating. Just some standing table. They offer variety of bakery goods. read more

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Back in the early 2020s, I was visiting a relative in Chicago and happened upon this bakery. While we were there, I ordered what seemed to be a curiosity - it was a pork and sesame cookie. I tend to enjoy savory bakery items especially from Chinese bakeries and thought it sounded like it might be delicious. We ordered maybe a dozen items that day, but it was that singular cookie that absolutely blew my mind. I've been to major Chinatowns in every major US city including some of the better known ones in San Francisco and New York City, but did not recall ever experiencing this fantastic mix of flavors in a single cookie. How had this experience escaped me and where was the NYC or SF equivalent? And if not there, where else could I experience this amazing flavor? It really sat on my mind for awhile. I even sent photos of the cookie to a friend who traveled extensively in China, and she said she hadn't had that particular cookie. Apparently, it might have been a Cantonese style cookie called little chicken or maybe what is called Phoenix cookies. But I couldn't find it again after that. And then it kind of slipped from my memory until I was going through a Reddit rabbit hole, and found that I wasn't alone. Indeed, some random Redditor who lived in NYC was experiencing the same nostalgia for the exact same random cookie from Chiu Quon. And when I finally found my way back in Chicago in 2025, you better believe a visit to this bakery was top of my mind (sorry friends and relatives - I wanted to see all of you as well!). Usually, when you think of something like this for years, you believe your mind has tricked you and it wasn't as great as your memory. And I've had that experience myself. But sometimes - almost miraculously - your mind wasn't playing mean tricks on you and the food is exactly as you remembered it or even better and that is what happened with these cookies. It's impossible to properly describe the flavor - there is an intense sweetness that is somehow counterbalanced by the sesame and pork to give off an absolutely unique flavor. Whatever it is the flavor that is undeniably delicious. I bought six containers to go with me this time. I wasn't going to have to think about this cookie for years again without a proper lasting memory. There are people who do not rate this place five stars. I have no idea what to tell them, but first, I would tell them to order the pork and sesame cookie. If you don't like that, then find yourself the nearest bridge and jump off it. There is no hope for you. For the vast majority of the rest of us, enjoy this amazing treat in Chicago. In a place known for pizza, Italian dip sandwiches, and some of the very best high end cuisine in the world, it is this cookie that captures my stomach. read more

Extremely no frills Chinese bakery. "Get in, order, get out" kind of vibes. No seating, almost no décor. Also no card, so bring cash. HOWEVER they have wide selection of extremely delicious and affordable pastries including tons of Chinese style pastries (red bean buns, pork buns, etc) and more western style treats (Italian butter cookies, hand held apple pies) so there's sure to be something for everyone. Their almond cookies are absolutely MASSIVE like 4x the size of the ones you might get at a Chinese takeout restaurant. I don't think I saw any pastries there that were over $3 (the MASSIVE red bean bun I got was $2.60 I think) you won't find a better deal anywhere else. read more

Just heard about this bakery that was mentioned in The Bear. Tried it and it's just amazing. Have tried the ham and cheese bun, bbq pork bun, hot dog bun, ham and egg bun, and bbq pork steamed bun. All fantastic and at just over $2/bun the price is like too low for what you get. Ingrediants top notch and 1 of these is good for a lunch. The woman behind the counter extremely friendly. This is a new must go place for me. read more

I came here after going to the location in Chinatown Such good bbq pork buns! And a great spot for mooncakes - get the lotus ones! Make sure you have cash! read more

Got the egg custard pineapple bun and was very happy with it! Super yummy, with a good filling to bread ratio. Most of the sweetness comes from the filling. The bo lo topping is more of a crunchy crumbly texture addition, with a little bit of saltiness and not a lot of sweetness. I think this balances out the flavors very well. The employees are super nice. The bakery was less busy than last time I visited, and there were more options available- perhaps Sunday afternoons are typically a bit sleepier. Nice vibes overall. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery - Egg custard pineapple bun (it was so good that I ate most of it before remembering to take a picture) - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a no-frills bakery. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but the goods on the inside are totally legit. The first thing you need to know that this is a cash only establishment....peridot! There is no cash machine in there, so come prepared. Second, this is a small shop, and it can get crowded real fast. Third, the prices are crazy low! The most expensive item in the front case this morning was $2.10. That said, the pastries in here are just lovely. My personal favorites are the steamed and baked BBQ pork and the ham/cheese. When first introduced to char siu bao, I was totally into the steamed version. The baked ones I had tried at other places, and I didn't care for them...too much bread and not enough filling. The place does the right. The bread is very soft and the coloring on the top is a lovely brown. The filling inside is not as chunky as others I have had. It is almost like a pulled pork, which I like a lot. I love the steamed buns a lot, but I realize that the texture of the bread is not for everyone. A lot of people that I have tried to introduce to it think that it is not cooked, but it is. It looks doughy, but it is not. Again, a lovely filling of BBQ complements the pastry. The ham and cheese are great for a quick lunch or breakfast sandwich. The Queen got the egg tarts, both regular and Portuguese, and she swears by them. I can't speak on these because I am not a fan of any egg dessert. But The Doctor loved them too and there are none left. So I would say if you like egg tarts, these are a winner. read more

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This bakery has great egg tarts. Every time we go to Chicago, we go here for to go bakery items including egg tarts. The line was a bit long today but our wait is no longer than fifteen minutes long. We go bunch of to go bakery items. The egg tarts has two different kind. I like the original ones. They also have other food items that we brought as well. The fried taro is deep fried, I do not care for it. However all of the other bakery items we got today were great. read more

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This little bakery is popular. When we arrived, there was a line coming out the door. We got in line anyway, there was 1 person working at the counter. Lots of Chinese baked goodies, from savory to sweet. I ordered my usual steam buns and bbq pork buns. Bakery is to go only, not room for dining in. They have 1 fridge for cold items for purchase and the glass of baked goods. read more

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Great bakery shop for some OG Chinese eats. We went to the Little Argyle location around 10 AM, and the items were very fresh and inexpensive. Picked up a char siu bao (4/5) and a hotdog bun (4/5), and it was delicious and a nice pre-cursor to lunch. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The one thing I consistently buy at Chiu Quon are their BBQ Pork Buns, egg tarts are also good. Also the pork shumai are good but you need to ask for them, they are not displayed. There is zero ambiance at this place and it's also CASH ONLY and closed on TUESDAYS. read more

Bring cash!!! SUCH a delicious and authentic Cantonese bakery. They have some of the best Portuguese egg tarts I've ever had, and they taste just as good after spending days in the fridge. I also LOVED their pork bbq buns. Not as good as a famous NYC bakery (ifykyk), but definitely holds their ground with how fluffy and sweet the bun is. I wish there was more filling, but the filling is very flavorful and well seasoned. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Let me know how I've been living in Uptown for the past 8 years, within 5 minutes walking distance from Chiu Quon Bakery and I never visited here. What is wrong with me? Maybe the lines were deterrents- but on this particular morning, I hit it just right and there were only 5 people ahead of me and it went quickly. Anyway, I stopped in here one morning after the gym and got 4 items: Shrimp/Pork roll, Almond cookie, Ham/Cheese roll, and Pineapple pie. The pineapple pie was flaky and well balanced, wasn't too sweet or gooey- I would get this again. Ham/Cheese roll was delicious and I shared this with my dogs and they loved it too (they're big ham/cheese fans). My favorite item was the Shrimp/Pork roll. Normally, I do not eat pork, but this was speaking to me. I ate this while walking home and regretted not buying another. Almond cookie was okay. Looking forward to trying more items soon! Btw, all of this cost under $9. Cannot beat this value. read more

My friend's sister stopped by here and picked some stuff up that I requested. I tried: dan taat (4/5) -- silky, eggy, and aromatic with thin, flaky crust char siu bao (3/5) -- bread to meat ratio was very off (needed more meat), filling was also rather compact and reminiscent of pulled pork which is not what I expect from char siu...sauce was on the sweeter side lotus mooncake (5/5) -- very smooth, sweet, nutty filling and an even, golden brown casing gai mei bao (3/5) -- not what I envisioned when I asked for this, but still good...like a pineapple bun filled with coconut custard...I initially believed I was getting a cocktail bun I wouldn't return for the char siu bao, but if I were with a large group to share items, I would consider trying out a bunch of their other items. read more

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Stop in at the end of the day (looks like before 7:30 p.m. these days) and you might get some bonus pastries (no guarantee - please don't ask) thrown in relative to how big your order is. Yeah lines are long on the weekends, but not weekend evenings. The earlier 7:30 p.m. closing time over the Chinatown location that closes at 10 p.m. makes it easier to be rewarded with this possibility. read more

Came in on a Saturday around noon. There was only one person before me but they kept ordering 10 and then another 10, another 10, and 10. They weren't concerned about it or them unsure of what to order. They had a ton of options and all of them had extra in another case. There was a decent line by the time the person in front of me finished. They got a second cashier starting at that point. They are CASH ONLY. I got 1 red bean bun and 1 bbq pork. The bbq had the thinnest line of bbq pork, 95% filling. The red bean bun had a bit more filling but it was mostly in one spot. The red bean tasted somewhat like grape jelly. They were about $2.30 each. Inside is not exactly modern or new. read more

My family and friends have been getting my Hong Kong style pastries from this Chiu Quin on Argyle since the 90s. It's reasonably priced, but only downside is that they don't accept debit or credit cards. Only cash is accepted as form of payment and there is no ATM near by. All the pastries and take home dim sum are delicious. My personal favorites are Portuguese eggs tarts, sesame ball, baked char siu bao, pineapple bun, cocktail bun, sponge cake wrapped in paper, swiss roll cake, fruit cake and fried dough sticks for congee.... That's a lot, right? Before you go in or while you're waiting in line, decide your order before they call you in line so you don't hold up the customers behind you. Another tip is go early like at 8:30-9am so you get the freshest items and the line is not too long. If you go TOO early, they don't have all the baked goods ready to sell. read more

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Popped into this place after walking on Argyle. The bbq pork bun and sesame balls were fresh and delicious. Everything looked great and would love to try other items next time, we were just a little too full! read more

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This a small and simple bakery but so good! Pretty much go in and out and the service is swift. The food was great! Most things are $2.50 and below. Also, don't forget, it's classic and cash only. The egg custard bun was delicious and the bbq pork steam bun is great! Can't wait to come back! read more

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If you like Hong Kong style bakery, you need to make a visit to Chiu Quon on Argyle. This location provides many of the same favorites like Egg Tart, BBQ Pork Bun, Mooncakes, and other favorites that you'll find at the Wentworth location. They also have a nice selection of delicious bao available for purchase, which is the large entree size for anyone looking for a filling and cost-friendly meal. The prices overall are in line with what you'll find at other similar bakeries in the area and the service is pretty quick and friendly. Overall, a good place to find your favorite Chinese bakery items. read more

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Chiu Quon Bakery looks small and unassuming but they make some of the best baked goods in the city! They are completely cash only so keep that in mind as I didn't see an ATM inside the store. It's usually busy because it's so popular but the line doesn't take too long and regardless, it's worth the wait. The bakery is right on Argyle street so it's very easy to get to from either the red line or the 36 or there is paid parking. There's a huge variety of pastries - some sweet and some savory. The prices are affordable as most pastries are around $2, unless you get ones with meat in them. My favorite was the sesame ball with red bean paste! The coconut cream turnover was also great as the dough was so light and crispy. read more

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A quality, affordable Chinese bakery! Both Argyle and Chinatown locations are great. They have a large selection of classic Chinese pastries, buns, breads, etc. both sweet and savory. I stopped by the Argyle location to grab a sesame pork cookie and egg custard bun with pineapple top, and both were delicious and ~$2 total. There is usually a line and the space is pretty small, but it moves fast. The items tasted pretty fresh for the most part, but probably depends on the time of day you visit. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery - sesame pork cookie and egg custard bun with pineapple top: really yummy and inexpensive!! - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love their pastries and desserts. They sometimes have other things like dim sum and rice cakes. The service is fine, like other typical Asian spots. The ambiance is a small bakery that is mostly boarded up inside. They are cash only so please prepare. There are other bakeries nearby that will take card if you choose to go elsewhere. read more

Chiu Quon Bakery - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best buns in Chicago. We also like going to the South Side China town location instead of the one up North. They are always consistent in terms of the BBQ Buns. read more

One of my favorite bakeries in all of Chicagoland. This chain of bakeries can be found all over. This location located in the Argyle area is cheaper than the Chinatown location. $1.80 for a lot of the buns. The buns are just good and fresh and perfectly dense yet light. Always a must stop when in the area. read more

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Stopped by after lunch for a quick dessert. No fluff. Solid pasties. Tried the egg tart, egg custard bun, and steamed egg custard bread and wish we'd gotten more of the steamed egg custard bread. Bring cash! read more

argyle location has been my favorite place in the city for years - their barbecue pork buns and moon cakes are delicious

We visited this little shop on a food tour. We didn't spend much time there because service was quick - they had the delicious Portuguese Custard Tarts boxed up and ready for us at arrival. Would return, would recommend. read more

This place is definitely comparable to some of the best Chinese bakeries I've had in San Francisco or New York. They have 2 locations, one in Chinatown and this one in Uptown. Fairly small space inside with a few tables to dine-in, but most come for to-go. I came on a Sunday afternoon and there was a short line. It moved pretty quickly and I ordered in about 15 minutes. I love how they have traditional dim sum in addition to the normal bakery items. Got a shrimp rice roll, egg tart, bbq pork bun, and a steamed pork/Chinese sausage bun. Everything was nice and warm and tasted great. Would definitely recommend for anyone in the north side of the city and don't want to go all the way to Chinatown. read more