My wife and I stopped on our way back from Navy pier. This place is awesome! Delicious variety of…read morefresh cupcakes, I would recommend the peach cobbler, banana pudding, and brownie batter. All were fantastic and the service was quick and friendly. If you have the chance to sit in their neat hammock style chairs, it would be a really cool dine-in experience.

I was given a Cinnamon and Sugar(?) cupcake from this location and it was one of the best that I've…read moreever had. Very light and fluffy; able to taste the ingredients throughout. Service was friendly and easy to order.

4.5/5: Super easy to get a custom cake! They responded so quickly to my email request…read more My cake was the 3 tier, 6 inch cake: Blueberry Pancake cake, Vanilla icing, Maple Buttercream filling. Blueberry Pancake is really good; I would recommend getting the maple buttercream filling for the full pancake vibe, otherwise it tastes like a blueberry muffin. My only negative is the buttercream filling was thicker than the cake itself -- wish there was more cake than frosting, but it wasn't overly sweet so no biggie. They made it exactly how the Inso picture was. Really appreciate how they advised me to lighten the color bc it would be too bitter and would oxidize. The cake was a little under $80! Huge steal compared to other bakeries. Store is super clean and nice, so many option from when I came to pickup at 9 am.

Walked in expecting a quick, cheerful bakery stop -- the kind of place where you grab a couple…read morecupcakes, maybe a cookie, and head out feeling lighter than when you came in. Instead, the entire experience got overshadowed by the person behind the counter, who seemed irritated from the moment we approached. Not rude in an explosive way, just that cold, clipped, "why are you here" energy that makes you second‑guess ordering anything at all. We opted not to tip, which is perfectly reasonable for counter service, especially when the service isn't exactly warm. The moment she saw that, the friendliness -- what little there was -- evaporated entirely. The vibe went from mildly unfriendly to openly frosty, like we'd personally offended her by existing. It's impressive, in a way, how quickly a simple bakery transaction can turn into a whole mood. As for the cupcakes... honestly, no idea. Couldn't tell you if they were good, bad, or somewhere in the middle, because the only thing we remembered afterward was the interaction. When the service leaves that strong an impression, the food doesn't stand a chance. Sweet Mandy B's might have great baked goods -- people certainly talk about them -- but based on this visit, the customer experience was the only flavor that lingered.

This is my absolute most favorite bakery. So this is my ode to the bakery and Dom, who is a gem of…read morean employee there. I've been a customer of almost 10 years and have been obsessed since they first opened their doors at a different location. I literally live an hour away without traffic and even longer with traffic, but I make sure to stop by or send someone else to get it for me at least once a month or more. I love the amazing cakes that are so delicious and unique but on top of that, it is Asian owned, LGBTQ supporting, etc. A lot has changed since their little storefront with no seating. The bakery is now a full on cafe and I'm so happy to see how much they've grown and how successful they are. And while it is glorious, I will say I miss the sweet neighborhood charm and great customer service it used to have. Getting in touch with the bakery through phone or text can be tough and to be honest, sometimes one of the people working there is kind of...very mean. It had me questioning if I should keep coming back. I just love this bakery so much though and being raised by parents that had a small food business, I can't help but want to support. I had a particularly difficult last minute request for the bakery a few weeks ago and I was reminded why this place is so great. It had been YEARS since I made this specific request, which was an order for a slice of cake for every flavor and a cupcake for every flavor. This is a BIG and time consuming request, especially if it's last minute. Unfortunately I come to the city whenever the traffic isn't atrocious, so it's always last minute. Dom absolutely pulled through though. Even though there were other employees there (I saw two others but one disappeared and then another male was kind of walking around the cafe and such), Dom took this giant request and fulfilled it himself. The other gentleman (not the mean person previously mentioned) was actually who I made the request to, but he told Dom to do it. I was kind of confused why they didn't do it together but idk, maybe the other guy isn't allowed to handle food? Who knows. Regardless, this request obviously took a long time and the line was getting longer; people were getting a little restless but Dom stayed calm but was swift. I swear he was moving faster than most people in the industry could with a cake knife like that. He was not impatient or rude to me at all. He was just there to do his job as fast and well as possible. It's so rare to see that type of work ethic. He is also so obviously proud of the bakery and the food they serve which makes you feel good about being a patron there. So although I continue to have an unpleasant experience with one particular employee there, Dom keeps my love for this bakery alive. He reminds me of what this bakery was like when they first opened their doors. I hope Dom is cherished there and I bet he is considering his work ethic. I will continue to support this bakery and I recommend everyone else to support as well. It may not be that small little shop anymore but Dom is a reminder of the heart of the place.

Excellent though expensive cupcakes Coffee is good…read more Plenty of seating and tables if you're eating in Service is very good

Stopped in the other night and grabbed a delicious m&m cookie and a doozie cookie which was…read moredelicious. The service was fast and friendly. Don't worry if you are hitting the counter near closing time. They had plenty to choose from!!

Adorable shop The cookies are huge and delicious…read more Tried the chocolate chip icing sandwich and the rainbow sprinkles cookies Staff was super kind and also had a lot of gluten free options

This place was so good! It was so hard to choose just one cupcake for the road but the s'mores one…read morewas delicious. The cake of the cupcake was graham cracker flavored and perfectly moist. It was filled with chocolate and the marshmallow and chocolate square on top were so cute. Very quick service and the inside of the shop is so cute. It was also pretty fairly priced given the intricacy of the cupcake. Would definitely come back here!

This has ALWAYS been a favorite dessert place of mine. The cupcakes NEVER disappoint. They have…read moreboth filled and traditional cupcakes and also carry cookies. What a lot of people overlook is the fact that you can request a 9 inch cake to be made out of your favorite cupcake flavor. Hard not to love that. Always go with one of my favorites...the white chocolate raspberry filled cupcake. Delicious. ALWAYS THE BEST IN MY BOOK!

I was in the mood for a sweet treat, on a budget, so I actually discovered this place on the too…read moregood to go app. So my order was a surprise! The blueberry muffins and chocolate chip cookies were good, not a fan of the scone. the chocolate cupcake was too much chocolate for me, but definitely could see someone else loving it. I decided to also buy a mango matcha, with the staff's recommendation to use coconut milk. It was really tasty! I unfortunately only got 3 sips before the entire thing fell on my carpet at home. If anyone wanted to know if matcha stains, yes it does. The place itself was cute, and completely empty. I was the only one there grabbing my order, maybe a hidden gem? They've been open almost two years. It's only 5 mins away from me, so I plan to come back and try out another drink (and actually finish it) and a different flavored cupcake. 3 for now, with hopes of making me happier later.

Ripped off. Rude and dismissive owner…read more Ordered through Too Good To Go app and paid $4.99 plus tax for $15.00 worth of drinks. Recieved 2 drinks which totaled $7.95 according to the menu prices. I was supposed to receive $15.00 in drinks. When I questioned the owner she wouldn't give me a straight answer. She said that they lowered the Too Good To Go price. And that's what I get now. Then she offered to refund my money, but not the taxes. I told her I would leave her a bad review, and she said she didn't care. Shame on this business owner.

I have visited Magnolia Bakery a handful of times and always have a pleasant experience. They…read morealways have a monthly flavor of banana pudding available, which is fun to see rotate, but honestly the original is usually the better choice. The original is creamy with real chunks of banana in every bite. The space has plenty of indoor seating. One small downside: they don't offer cups of water, so keep that in mind if you're stopping by on a warm day. Staff were friendly. Would highly recommend if you have not yet tried magnolia!

I have been wanting to try Magnolia forever. When in Chicago there's a cornucopia of things to try…read moreand something always gets eliminated. Well, I love this place. Open atmosphere with everyone able to answer questions. My only complaint is that I didn't grab enough cookies or banana pudding. The food is perfect

I loved it it was so amazing and unique flavors came together and blended to make a beautiful thing.read more

Scone was good. Coffee way too strong. No self serve for adding milk. Only three small tables in…read morethe middle of the room and a bench. Seating is uncomfortable. Many bake goods to choose from. They have greeting cards and some books. If I lived in that neighborhood id stop in otherwise I think theres other better places if you're looking to hang out. Didn't try the cakes and I'm sure they are delicious. Seems like they were doing a nice business with the neighborhood families.

The cakes here are incredible, and the owner is every bit as wonderful. So kind, and even willing…read moreto save something for you if you commit to coming back at a specific time. That kind of personal touch makes you want to keep coming back. But let's talk about this chocolate cake. My friend ordered it yesterday, and I have never had a better chocolate cake in my life--and I've had A LOT of chocolate cake. This cake was the fucking answer to every question. I've also had the pineapple upside-down cake, which is amazing, and the carrot cake is right up there with it. It's not too sweet, and the cream cheese frosting is unlike any I've had before. The consistency is just right, without that heavy, thick texture that can overwhelm the whole cake. Come for the cakes, come back for the cakes AND the lovely owner. Absolutely worth every bite.

If I could do ten stars I would…read more I first used Chicago Sugar Daddy for some desserts for my office Pride lunch in 2025. After that, for every months birthday celebration, I go straight to them. The flavors are AMAZING and endless. And every single time a new employee tries a cupcake they always ask 'where did these come from?!' What was supposed to be just desserts for lunch turned into the only bakery I will use for all of my events. And they are so friendly when they drop off the goods(and ALWAYS on time). If any of you haven't yet, please give them a try. It's definitely worth it and one of the best bakeries and patisseries in Chicago.

Molly's Cupcakes has been a Chicago favorite of mine since I was in High School. I moved away to…read moreMinnesota, so now whenever I'm back and near a location I drag whomever is with me for a cupcake! This time around, we were nearby at the Guinness Brewery and I saw there was a Molly's a few blocks away. We stopped in at about 5:45 on a Sunday and the place was empty, but the case was pretty full! So many options to choose from including cupcakes, cheesecakes, rice krispies, cookies, etc. I was in the mood for chocolate so I got the Cookies N Creme cupcake, and my boyfriend also wanted a chocolate covered Oreo. We sat at one of the bar tables and scarfed down the treats. The cupcakes still remain my favorite - with a delicious Oreo filling, chocolate cupcake, and rich buttercream. The chocolate covered Oreo was nothing special, but a fun little treat.

Molly's Cupcakes has a lot of unique cupcakes in their display case. The one that really caught my…read moreeye was the creme brulee cupcake! There was a cream filling inside, the cake batter was moist, and the top had the hardened sugar. There was a lot of cute decor inside, and the worker was super friendly and helpful.