Cakeology is a bakery that offers gourmet custom sweets and treats! It was my first time ordering a…read morecustom cake before. I really appreciated that Cakeology had a website I could refer to which featured all of the flavor options and got a rough range on pricing. You'd be surprised how many bakeries don't have this feature so it definitely saved a lot of time on consultation. I do wish a size chart that had the inches and serving size was posted on the site. I think it would have helped a lot with making a faster decision on choosing a size. I was looking for a cake for my parents' 30th anniversary party. I contacted Kimberly by email with an inspiration picture and what flavors I was looking for. Kimberly was quick in responding and discussed all possible ideas. She provided me with a quote in a timely manner. We had a 3 tier cake. Our bottom layer was pistachio filled with raspberries and creme. Middle tier had yellow cake with tiramisu filling. And the top layer was a devil's chocolate cake filled with strawberries and creme. The design for our cake was pearl themed (for their pearl anniversary) with white roses draped over. It turned out super stunning! It was exactly what we imagined the design to be. My personal favorite flavor had to be the yellow cake with tiramisu filling. The espresso in the filling was the best and super flavorful. The chocolate and strawberries and creme were also very delicious and we wish we chose a bigger size for it. The pistachio cake was good, perhaps just a little more pistachio flavor could really make it stand out. The raspberries and creme was yummy but personally I think the white chocolate mousse may have been a better fit for the pistachio cake. Kimberly did recommend the white mousse but said that the raspberry was also what some people paired it with. We wanted to be fancy and it sounded good but I think white chocolate mousse would've been better suited for our tastes. Noted for next time. I do love that she used fresh fruit for all of the fruit fillings. Overall, we enjoyed the cake! It was stunning and delicious. The pearls and the iridescent sheen to it made it look so elegant. The flowers were gorgeous! We were so pleased with how it looked. As always, I am transparent in my reviews especially when it comes to cost and affordability. It is a custom luxury cake with gourmet flavors so I was expecting a higher cost and it definitely did exceed that expectation. We ordered a 3 tier cake (5 inch, 7 inch, and 9 inch) which serves 45 people. Each tier had a different cake flavor. Because we chose different flavors/filling for each tier, it was an additional $10 per flavor cake/filling. It was about $60 extra to have the 3 different cake flavors and then 3 different fillings. But honestly it was worth the extra charge to have different flavors. Our design had faux flowers and a cake topper which was an additional charge. We did pay for delivery which was about $20 but also something I consider worth it (I've watched too much Cake Boss to even attempt to pick up myself. I already know I'm a klutz and might drop it). Delivery was on time and very easy! Overall, it cost roughly around $300. A bit over my budget, but for our celebration of a milestone, I think it was well worth it. Based on the photos of Cakeology's previous work, I did expect it to be a bit bigger based on just how we perceived the photos. But my recommendation to those that are inexperienced like me is to just grab a ruler so you can visualize the size more accurately. Custom cakes are a luxury but with the right celebration, I think it is well worth it! It's not often we get a fancy cake like this so it's always nice to go big for an event important to you. And it's clear that Kimberly takes pride in her work. With lots of attention to detail, I can only imagine how many hours it took. And it was yummy too with all different types of flavor options she offers. And of course, I'm happy to support local businesses! I will definitely order from Cakeology again- she's got many goodies available and I've been eyeing the s'mores cupcakes! I would recommend Cakeology for intricate cakes that are meant to be a crowd pleaser!

Great experience with Kim and Cakeology. I ordered a cake for my son's first birthday. We got…read moreyellow cake and chocolate mousse filling. The theme was Toy Story. Kim took my vision and brought it to life. I think every person complimented about how delicious the cake was too! It was moist and fluffy with excellent flavor. Would highly recommend and come back for future events!

Such a cute store with beautiful pastries! A bit in the pricey side but you can tell these are made…read morewith care and excellence.

Clean atmosphere, helpful staff, and delicious treats!. They do have to-go bags, boxes, and…read more plastic silverware as well. I recommend the Paris Brest for people who are not fond of sweets. On the contrary, the Raspberry Gâteaux was on the sweeter side. My only critique is that I wish they had more seating. They only had one table outside.

We were looking for a golf themed smash cake for our son's first birthday and reached out to a few…read morecustom pastry chef's in the area. Noelle's portfolio on social media was beautiful, so we decided to hire her for our Master's golf themed birthday party. We ordered a smash cake, cookies, and chocolate covered pretzels; the detailing was unbelievable and our guests were blown away by the presentation. Noelle is now our go-to pastry chef for future events, her prices were also lower than all other custom vendors. Highly recommended, thanks again Noelle! Best, Charlie

Noelle is absolutely amazing!!! So easy to work with, beyond talented and her work is always top…read morequality!!!! Highly recommend!!!

I'm sorry but I didn't try their macarons. I just couldn't imagine paying that much for those…read morelittle things. The price I saw here was like $75 for 20 and $100 for 40. I mean I'm sure they're worth every penny because they're touted as authentic French pastries but I'll leave that for the more affluent folks. Our company hosted a weeklong meeting at the Marriott across the street and they served them to our group as dessert on Valentine's Day. I must say, they were divine. I've seen them made on a few baking shows but they didn't say they were so expensive. I guess there's a lot of love and labor involved. Who knows, I may treat myself one day though, YOLO!!!

Checked this place out and they have a sticker in the window to indicate all macarons are made GF…read more They also put on new gloves for my order. We opted for the box of 6. They offer many different flavors and they were really good.

Very cute interior! Definitely tucked a bit away from route 59 but Google maps directions were…read moreperfect. Good amount of flavor selections (fairly standard) and some tasty looking cookies and macarons.

The cookie was warmed up. We tried two different ice creams and a strawberry milkshake. It's small…read morethe seating is unique chairs, there is higher chairs and stools with a counter top by the window. There is a bathroom it was clean.

OMG OMG... Get the Ube filled brioche donut!…read more I've been to several Tous Les Jours and this location is hands down my favorite. It's fairly large with several indoor spots to sit and stay awhile. The staff members were so nice!! I recommend coming earlier in the day to try and take advantage of everything being stocked. I came in on a Friday around 430pm and although the options were slim, I was able to get a few delicious items. Back to the Ube donut. UGH!! FULLY filled that I spilled so much of it on myself when I took the first bite. Worth it haha. The Ube actually tastes like Ube. AH! I cannot rave enough about how good this was. It was creamy, sweet but not overly sweet and so frickin delicious. The dough of the donut itself was perrrrrrf too. I actually came back the following day and got another 2 Ube donuts haha. I also got a red bean donut, a slice of the strawberry cloud cake a slice of the chocolate cloud cake and the soufflé cheesecake. I normally like red bean but I think bc the Ube donut was so good, it was impossible to compete with. The strawberry (and chocolate) cloud cakes were fluffy and not overly sweet. I had them the day after I bought it and both were still moist.

Tous Les Jours is a really lovely Korean French bakery in the area! They have so many pastries,…read moreboth sweet and savory, cakes, breads, macarons, coffee/drinks, and more to choose from - just make sure you come earlier in the day as they will have more inventory to choose from. Staff is very friendly and eager to help you with recommendations or suggestions when you first come in. The korean twist on options is a welcome change from other bakeries around. Jalapeno cheddar croissant - was impressively warm and crisp, the flavor was just a bit too light and not spicy as it seemed Would definitely try a latte next time I'm in!

Adorable store with great selection of packaged and bulk candy. All the truffles are beautiful and…read moretaste amazing.

Excellent selection, chocolate truffles, candy from around the world and lots of purchase options.read more

Stopped in yesterday to get six donuts. Best decision I made all day. Each donut was better than…read morethe next one. My husband's favorite donut is Boston cream, but this Boston cream was out of this world he said it felt like it weighed 5 lb there was so much cream in it. The texture of each donut was soft so thick he almost need to unhing your jaws to take a bite. Can't wait to bring my granddaughter back so that she can try it too!!!

We've been meaning to stop here for a while now. Finally we're able to stop in for coffee and a…read moresweet treat. To my surprise they had the most amazing looking variety of treats. My choice was the most delicious apple cider doughnut, I have ever had. It was so light and fluffy. If that's a thing. Went perfectly with my cup of coffee. So very good. Bakery itself is really charming. Staff were very pleasant and all had a welcoming smile. I appreciate family owned businesses. Will definitely be back.

Out here in deepest Suburbia, sometimes things present a vaguely Disneyesque artifice, where, if…read morethe fantasy world was more advanced, "Quotation Marks" would appear magically in the air around buildings (and, alas, people) indicating irony should be applied as a mitigating factor. This is not to imply in any way those places (or people) are therefore any less in quality or to be avoided. But I digress... I've driven past the "Paris Bistro" here, since it was established, and, unfairly thought "yeah, right". Why? Route 59 is a 1000% American Commerce Zone, rife with every franchise on the docket, and conformity is securely on the menu. And rightly so. Folks out here may have had their success, but they were raised in front of American TV, and their consumer habits developed accordingly, especially with regard to cuisine and eating habits. There are, of course, bona fide Ethnics in the general area, but those are germane to the Communities in residence. (Some FAB Chinese, Indian and Mexican places-q.v.) I am not aware of a burgeoning French settlement anywhere nearby. Around here "Cooper's Hawk" passes for "fine dining", and if you've ever fine-dined, you'll know Cooper's Hawk may parlay a decent feed, but it ain't Alinea, Bubba. In the far Western and Southwestern Chicago 'burbs, folks' Culinary tastes are as conservative as their politics. So whither "Paris Bistro"? It's a handsome suburban building with inviting signage. When you walk in, you pass a bar having an impressive array of boozes. Keep going west past the bar and you're in a room mimicking a rural setting, if a rural setting had curved leather banquettes. There's a more traditional dining room on the other side of the bar, but I didn't go in there. It was daytime, and bright, but when daylight ebbs, I'll bet both rooms are romantic. The service is reserved and accommodating-you're not going to find a wisecracking "Alice" on the staff. The menu actually is pretty accurate as a French Bistro in the USA. Lots of Français on it (in the titles), but the descriptions are all clear English. You don't have translation to fear.The menu is extensive, and features many traditional "Bistro" faves, along with select "American" choices. I was in for Brunch. Disregarding conformity, I ordered the Escargot for Hors D'oeuvre, not that I wanted to, but because I am pathologically incapable of NOT ordering Escargot if they are on the menu before me. They were yum, but I wish there was a softer bread available for sopping the buttery-garlic goodness remaining after the morsels are consumed. As "they" say, a French Chef is judged by their prowess in cooking a simple Omelette, so that's where I went. "Jambon et Gruyere" to be exact. It wasn't a large beast, but it was tasty, light, and properly prepared. No sign of the Rugby-Ball pancake-batter-enhanced behemoth omelettes you'll find in common Coffee shops. Accompanying was a (very) small salad of nice composition, with just enough fruity vinaigrette to satisfy. Also on the plate were tasty and ultra-crispy "shoestring fries". I'm not a slave to potatoes with breakfast. but these were damned good. The problem at hand (so to speak) was the transport from plate to mouth, as they were very thin and very crisp. Both fork and spoon were inefficient. I thought of using the spoon to crush them, thus rendering spoon a contender to preserve my dining decorum. In the end, I bit the bullet and just picked them up in hand, decorum be damned. I wish I had a bucket of these for movie-watching snacks at home. The coffee was a conundrum. It arrived with a strongish smell, like it was burnt and past its prime, but lacked the acrid flavor such as found in a forlorn brew. It was actually a fine, bold, cup of VERY dark roast. It's a nice, sophisticated (but not snooty) resto, dignified but not stuffy. If you need to have a business breakfast/brunch, this is a perfect place. Also, if you're not in the mood for the hustle and bustle of a noisy coffee shoppe. Prices a bit higher than you might expect, but... I quite enjoyed both the bread and circuses here, and while I never mistook myself from being anywhere else than in Naperville (not Paris), I caught the vibe, and it was nice. I am officially pissed at myself for not stopping here sooner. No "quotation marks" for this place. Throwing 4 stars (for now), and I'll be back here very soon for dinner.

I recently went to Paris Bistro for a Galentine's Day tea with my Pilates friends. We were a group…read moreof five. We were shown to a table in the room to the right of the host stand. That room is usually where they sit families. It was not our choice and we voiced our opinion to sit in the dining room. The staff immediately switched everything to the warm and inviting dining room. The food provided was tasty from the mini sandwiches to the tartines to the sweet treats. I have to say there was an inconsistency with sizing. Some were generous and some were lacking. They could've done a better job with consistency so we all got the same sizes. The tea service was very cute but you were only able to choose a couple teas. I've been to other teas at Suzette's and Pinecone Cottage where the tea is unlimited, as well as they ask if you would like another tasting of something that you really liked. I felt for the money this tea service was limited as well as not consistent. It was a great way to spend time with my Pilates friends, though. I could see myself doing this again if there were improvements made and they were more generous by offering an additional taste.

Nice, quiet little locally owned coffee shop, the workers are nice and friendly. And I absolutely…read morerecommend the cake I've had the OMG Chocolate Cake and I fell in love after the first bite, melts in your mouth, one of the best pieces of cake I've had hands down.

Very cute spot to stop in and grab a coffee in downtown Naperville! My boyfriend went to UofM and…read moreinsisted that it's an Ann Arbor staple and said that we had to check it out! He got an iced mocha and a tiramisu for us to share. The tiramisu was really good - the right amount of whipped cream and the lady fingers weren't too dry. He really enjoyed the mocha and finished it super quickly. Lots of seating in the cafe and the staff were super friendly. Overall, solid little spot and I'd definitely recommend if you're in the area!