We used to order a lot of birthday cakes from this Deerfields Bakery.  They always did an excellent job.  Our daughter's favorite customized cake was an 8" to 10" chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream filling, and chocolate whipped cream frosting, which was huge, rich, and delicious.  Ever since she was little, it also became a tradition to pick up a big smiley face cookie for her whenever we picked up a cake. Recently, we had ordered a small cake from the Deerfields Bakery in Buffalo Grove, and really loved it.   A few days ago, while I was in the Deerfield area, I decided to stop by the Deerfield location for the first time in at least five or six years. This bakery has gone through a nice renovation. It is clean, bright, modern, and pleasant, just like the one in Buffalo Grove, except that it is a lot smaller.  Since it was after 4:00 pm when I went, within an hour of closing, some of the shelves were already empty, which is understandable and probably a good sign for the business. Out of nostalgia, I purchased a big smiley face cookie for $3.95.   The girl who helped me was very polite and friendly even though I was just purchasing one cookie.  That made the visit even more pleasant.  However, I would likely get some other baked goods instead next time, as this cookie and its icing were quite hard, and just tasted like a lot of sugar. I am deducting one star mostly because of the parking situation.  There are only four parking spaces by the building, once these spaces are occupied, customers have to walk to the parking lot in the back that's diagonal from the bakery, and cross a busy driveway shared with a bank.  This can be especially inconvenient when carrying a cake. Since the Buffalo Grove location is much larger and has its own parking lot that makes parking easy, I will most likely continue going to the Buffalo Grove location unless I happen to be in the Deerfield area. read more

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I've been going to Deerfield Bakery for over 20 years, which is why this is disappointing to write. The donut quality has clearly gone downhill. The signature chocolate donut barely tastes like chocolate anymore, and whatever chocolate is there feels cheaper and thinner than it used to be. The birthday cake donut? Honestly tasted like an Entenmann's donut--fine, but nothing special and definitely not bakery-worthy. The prices are still decent, but I'd gladly pay a little more if it meant bringing back the old recipes and higher-quality ingredients. This place built its reputation on standout baked goods, and right now the donuts just aren't living up to that legacy. read more

Good cake. Fresh. Order ahead to get what you want. Crowded in afternoons. Good coffee options. read more

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So good! Very clean! And options are amazing. Carrot cake is the best and the workers are so helpful! read more

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$3.00 was pricey on donuts! Donuts average size nothing special. Service was friendly. Ambiance smelled like a bakery and was clean. Originally walked in for 5 Raspberry roll cakes from Easter to order special for another occasion.Unfortunately, they said they can only make it once a year on Easter! Thought that was a joke! Called another place they made them for us and picked up 2 days later read more

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I've been ordering cakes from Deerfield's Bakery since I moved to the north suburbs. 2-3 birthday cakes a year plus other desserts and no surprise, I've probably purchased more than 75 cakes. So for the nonagenarian's birthday, why wouldn't I come here? I ordered a lemon strawberry cake and it was a big hit, as always. read more

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The best cake I have ever had....for every birthday, holiday, and celebration I can remember, my family has purchased a deerfields bakery cake. They are so unbelievably talented and always exceed expectations. Any design you want, they can do it. Such a kind staff-it makes every trip worth while. If you are in the Chicago land area, use this bakery!! read more

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I had an amazing experience with Deerfields. They were super responsive and collaborative, my order was better than expected and everyone thought the red velvet was outstanding. I would absolutely use them for my next event, in this case it was my 2 yr olds birthday party, the cake was a clownfish cake and it stole the show! read more

Our wedding cake from Deerfields Bakery turned out incredibly delicious! We received many compliments. The design was exactly like what we asked for. We had one minor miscommunication regarding the wedding cake topper which is why I cannot rate 5/5 stars. Both my mother in law and I contacted the bakery on separate occasions about the cake topper and we were instructed to drop the cake topper off at the bakery a couple of weeks before the wedding. On the day of the wedding, our cake arrived without the cake topper. When I spoke with the bakery they told me that they normally do not place toppers. I wish we were given the correct instructions from the beginning. read more

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Skip this place if you're after fresh pastries or bread items. Everything consistently tastes like it was baked days ago, or that it was made somewhere far away and shipped in to be sold days later. Dry and stale without exception, and definitely worth knowing before you order. It's also very expensive. If I'm paying top dollar I'm expecting quality fresh items. It was also being run by a bunch of giggling teens that ignore you while you wait on pickup. read more

I loved Deerfield's bakery. They have so many great options. Cookies, cupcakes, croissants donuts- basically any treat your heart desire desires can be found here. I've had their cupcakes and croissants so far - both were delicious. They have a rewards program as well. I'm looking forward to trying more stuff here!! read more

Pains me to write this review but I think the quality at Deerfield's bakery has gone down hill. I ordered decorated sugar cookies for my birthday, which were supposed to look like espresso martinis and say "a tini bit older." A few days before I was supposed to pick them up, the decorator said they weren't able to write on the cookies even though they used to be able to and on their website they advertise cookies with phrases on them. I picked up this box of cookies which genuinely looked more like medieval goblets than espresso martinis. Like zero decoration to make it look like an espresso martini. Oh well I had to DIY decorate them (see photo with icing - that's more like what I wanted!) Oh the cookie was also disappointing & not at all as tasty as I remember :( read more

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A nice, clean, modern looking bakery. Delicious pastries, beautiful cookies our kids are excited to eat. The coffee is intelligentsia - go here for your morning latte instead of starbucks! read more

bought 2 pound container of cookies for about $50.00 more than have were stale and very hard. the powdered cookies were the worst. will not be spending money on there pre- packaged cookies for a long time. read more

Deerfields Bakery is one of my favorites in the suburbs. Although I don't go here or to their Buffalo Grove location frequently, whenever I go, I have gotten good, delicious pastries and received nice service. At this Deerfields, which is a much smaller establishment compared to their Buffalo Grove location, you will find a wonderful variety of cake slices, cookies, donuts, and more. The few times I have been here, I have always seen it busy. Most of the time, I get a few assorted donuts and a couple of cookies and, on some occasions, cake or cake slices as well. The quality of these pastries is always on point, and depending on what we like and get, the flavors of those items are usually good and to our liking. Deerfields is definitely a bakery worth checking out. Yes, they are on the pricey side, but their baked goods quality and flavor are of premium kind! I would recommend trying their mapke bacon Long John, cream-filled donuts variety, cake slices of Pistachio & Strawberry mousse, and Pomegranate Pistachio Mousse, etc. All of it do scrumptious and indulgent. read more

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It was my sons first birthday and we went with a golf theme. I checked out the online images for custom cakes and picked the golf ball. When we got it, it was ABSOLUTELY beautiful. I also wanted to add that I've never seen such beautiful handwriting. The cake was absolutely delicious as well as being beautiful. Thank you for the kind and easy going ordering and service and for making our first birthday a special one. Highly recommend. Very impressed. - Jacqueline Grainger read more

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My husband and I wanted a better wedding cake than we had for our first anniversary. We got married on Maui and the three tiered wedding cake we ordered was so awful, we made no effort to save and bring back the top tier. So I wanted a first anniversary cake that looked like a top tier of the wedding cake you freeze and save. Deerfield Bakery made us not only the most BEAUTIFUL cake but I was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! We could not be happier with it! I had to call and let them know and also a yelp review. Deerfield makes the most delicious cakes and cookies, I will no longer go anywhere else! Thank you so very much for making my 1st anniversary so yummy! read more

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Wonderful sweets. A must stop every week! I have been coming here for many years with my family.

When I was a kid this is where everyone always got their birthday cakes. This business is seasoned, as in it's been here forever and is familiar and comfortable, but they've also kept up with times. Growing up, a dozen donuts was an occasional (and dependably good) treat over a weekend when guests were visiting. They have excellent donuts and that's probably my favorite item here. Dad's was red velvet cake. Funny story: I was an unusually tall child, so I always got pressured into playing sports when I didn't really want to, especially basketball. The summer before 7th grade I was talked into signing up for summer basketball camp. I hated it so after about the 4th day I started ditching it and instead went to Deerfield Bakery for a cookie and then to the library. Best summer ever. read more

Very surprised my family and I have been customers for decades and this was the first time I've ever been disappointed. I came in and got six cupcakes and they were tough and dry without hardly any filling whatsoever. I was astounded at the lack of flavor and quality. Your cakes have been a staple in our celebrations for years and I've literally recommended you over the years hundreds of times. read more

I've been a patron of Deerfield's Bakery for 20 years at least! I used to work in the area and would frequently buy their frosted sugar cookies. I moved to the city 10 years ago, but will still take a drive to Deerfield!'s Bakery for the frosted sugar cookies. Today I made a special stop there before meeting my daughter who said she had a craving for one of the cookies. I got there right when they opened at 7 am. I bought 5 cookies for $21. I presented them to my daughter, she happily takes a bite and we all hear the audible CRUNCH as the frosting breaks apart crumbling all over. The cookie itself was extremely dry and flavorless. I called later to complain and was not offered my money back but was told that the cookies were checked daily. I said I wanted my money back and they told me they would have customer service call me tomorrow. I'm writing this review because it's not about the money, it's about being disappointed in a cookie that used to be so good. Does anybody care about quality anymore?! Apparently, Deerfield's bakery doesn't. read more

I have been ordering from DF Bakery for years and the cakes always look amazing! The donuts taste so good so I wouldn't recommend any other bakery! read more

If you like frosted cupcakes and frosted desserts, this is the place for you. They do have some other treats, but they specialize in cakes and cupcakes. If you need a cake for a birthday party this is the place to go. read more

Red velvet cake is one of those dessert choices that I could walk by and completely ignore (along with pretty much all cakes, cookies, donuts, brownies, and pastry). I have seen it on countless occasions at family gatherings, and it's commonly linked to Juneteenth, a holiday I always celebrate. But it's just not something I want to eat. I'm indifferent to baked desserts and prefer candy. However, recently I was offered cake slices from a couple bakeries, and this location was one of them. I did not visit the bakery, so I cannot speak to the service. What I can say is I demolished this red velvet cake. I not only demolished it, but I wiped the container to eat all the icing. For somebody who could take or leave red velvet cake before, this restaurant made a liar out of me. I'm impressed. read more

Amazing service, delicious cake, good price's highly recommended don't miss out. Stop by check it out yourself read more

I will never come here again. I ordered Easter cookies which I picked up today. I ate one and it was dry and tasteless. It was very cute but in my cookies I prefer taste to looks. They were $3.95 apiece. I don't understand how they stay in business, high prices for horrible tasting baked goods. read more

Our favorite bakery for coffee cakes! They are amazing! Do not miss out! Very fresh and tasty.

One of the great joys in my life is breakfast, and few do it better than Deerfields Bakery. Deerfields Bakery catered in breakfast at my husband's office for a meeting and I was the ultimate beneficiary. He brought home a tray of French toast, breakfast potatoes, and breakfast sausages. They reheated great. It tasted like I was in heaven. We froze what we couldn't eat that night. Now I am excited that I have premium frozen breakfast food for the next couple of months (if it lasts that long). Thank you Deerfields Bakery, I will stop by your store again in the very near future. You have earned a repeat customer in me! read more

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Beautiful and delicious baked goods and very friendly staff. The cupcakes and cookies are a work of art.

They have a very good selection of bakery goods on the north side. If you haven't been here yet you need to come.

Horrible customer service . Disappointed in a custom cake we ordered . 2 managers wouldn't help us , were told owners would not speak to customers . The cake looked like a Pinterest fail cake . Manager was supposed to call me back after he spoke to owners . 24 hours later he never returned my call - he claimed he was too busy . Deerfield bakery is supposedly known for their cakes . Should have gone to jewel to buy a cake it would have looked better and probably tasted better . Our family will never return . Customers are not allowed to speak to an owner who is actually in the bakery ??? Insane . read more

This is pretty a good place for the donuts. They are reasonably price, but the cakes are bit expensive. Check them out read more

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While initially pricey, the quality is definitely there and the baked goods we purchased tasted incredible and fresh. We ordered one box of butter cookies which we both loved. The cookie box had a good variety of flavors and textures. They definitely delivered in the butter department and were delicious. Many cookies in the box we received were broken which was a let down for photos, however broken cookies still taste yummy! The 6 inch cake we received appeared to be on the small side, but we knew what we were ordering in terms of size and price. Nonetheless, that 6 inch cake was truly all we needed to serve our party size. The cake looked gorgeous and tasted amazing. Each layer of cake was super dense in a good way. The strawberries were flavorful and the custard and cream were both adequate and very filling. You only need just a bit of cake to be happy and full! Walking through the bakery to pick up this cake, there was ample amount of baked goods to grab last minute, including beautifully decorated sugar cookies and cakes. We will definitely be returning for the next birthday or special occasion to splurge on something beautiful and sweet! read more

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Beautiful cakes and so easy to work with! Everything is delicious!! Ivan was especially helpful!

I've had such a great experience with this bakery! The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful -- especially when it comes to creating custom cakes. They really take the time to work with you on the design to make sure it's exactly what you're looking for. Everything I've tried here has tasted amazing, from the everyday treats to the custom orders. Highly recommend if you're looking for both delicious desserts and great service! Special shoutout to Ivan, who is so friendly and helpful every time we've worked with him for custom orders! read more

I feel like I have been spoiled by this place. Because I can no longer eat grocery store, donuts or Dunkin' Donuts. The donuts here are fresh, especially the apple cider donuts. (which are my favorites.) read more

I've ordered my Thanksgiving pies from Deerfield's Bakery for years. This year I ordered a pecan and cherry. The pecan was inedible and the cherry was so-so.. Nothing special and certainly not what I'm used to getting from this well-respected bakery. The pecan pie was incredibly dry. So dry that it could not be cut into individual pieces. Maybe it had been in the freezer for an extended period of time? I was so disappointed that I will be getting all future pies down the street from Whole Foods at about half the price. I've always been willing to pay extra for quality pies, so it's incredibly disappointing when this happens. With that said, the service and team have always been excellent. Super nice and efficient. Just not sure what happened this year to the quality of the pies. read more

Milo was amazing today with me she got us the saving birthday cake favorite of my birthday girl!!! Thank you so much Milo and the Deerfield Bakery read more

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Very kind and beautiful cup cakes for my niece. Very kind. Delicious. I want to come again for my cakes

Ordered a birthday cake from this bakery but I had never tried their pastries before. I would highly recommend trying a slice before committing to a full cake. I like that they have a variety of treats but I was not blown away by the cake I got. The fruit was not super fresh and overall there was no flavor. The ratio of cream/frosting to cake was off as there was so much cream and not a lot of sponge. I also thought it was ridiculous that they wanted to charge extra $60 just to add 2 little mushrooms on the top. The bakery is cute but service could be better. I might try a pastry if i'm around but likely won't be buying a cake again. read more

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