Wonderful ham and cheese croissant kissed with just enough bechamel to make the whole thing melt in…read moreyour mouth...and a pretty darn good capuchino, too.

Came in looking for a sweet. Saw the chocolate raspberry in the case and could not resist. I also…read moregot the gluten free chocolate cookie filled with cream, chocolate chip cookie and coffee. I had no intention of eating all three at the same time. Loved the top two layers of the raspberry dessert. Would have preferred the bottom to be soft vs the chocolate crunch. In fact, it was so hard I could barely get my fork through. I took a bite of the double chocolate gluten free cookie. Kind of like a shortbread cookie with filling. Not much to say about this. I like gluten. A chocolate chip cookie. Not a tough one. It was dry and I swear it was sitting in that jar for 4 days. Total bummer. I threw it away. The piece of cake and coffee came right away to counter. I sat down. Then about 5 minutes passed and my two cookies just showed up. I went back up to ask the guy at counter for them. Wouldn't you think he could have brought to me since it was not busy and he made me wait or maybe just forgot about me. It is time to repaint and tidy up. As for the baked goods. Needs a major step up to make it. If I can't get a chocolate chip cookie that I would eat. Total loss. I pride myself of being positive for reviews. I just can't with this one.

With demand and supply, we now have a vast variety of Asian bakeries in the suburbs. However, we…read morecontinue to keep Pastry House Hippo on our revisit list because there are several baked goods that we thoroughly enjoy: melon pan, choco melon pan, cream pan, Doraemon, apple custard pan, and raisin bread. We recently diverged from our usuals and tried the sando with pork katsu. It had some shredded vegetable and ketchup-base sauce. I am indifferent to it but I am not opposed to trying the other savory items. We have gone on different days and times over the years. The shelves are almost always well-stocked. Sometimes we would have a brief wait for them to replenish the raisin bread loaves but it is the mister's favorite so it is worth it. The bakery staff are very friendly and quick so the lines are kept moving.

When I go to Mitsuwa, nine times out of ten I also stop by Pastry House Hippo, the cute Japanese…read morebakery located inside the grocery store. This has been my routine for decades, yet I just realized that I had never actually left a rating for it. What makes this bakery especially appealing is its soft, airy, and smooth bread and buns, which are handmade using ingredients sourced directly from Japan. My personal favorite is the red bean bun. While my sister loves their sandwiches and milk bread, which has an incredibly soft, fluffy, and moist texture. All of their bread and buns are made fresh daily. Many years ago, they even allowed their staff to take home any unsold sandwiches and bread at the end of the day! With increasing competition from newer Korean and Taiwanese bakeries, I hope Pastry House Hippo continues to stay competitive. As a self-serve bakery, it would be nice if the buns were individually wrapped, something many other bakeries already do, to help prevent contamination from careless customers. My most recent visit was on the second day of the new year, and I was happy to see the shop bustling with customers. I hope this little bakery continues to thrive for many years to come.

This is the second Handsome Bakery I have been to. The first one is in Schaumburg & this one in…read moreNiles. I'm not sure why (maybe the time of day afternoon around 2 pm?). Both bakeries had very limited baked goods. They had a few larger loaf/cake size but not much in the way of the individual pieces of pastries. I wish they had a larger variety of pastries but again it could have been because of the time of day? I even saw Madeline's (lol) that were placed for sale. This is the same one that Costco sells in bulk

Was looking for bingsoo somewhere outside of chicago and this place made the mark!! it was not the…read moreabsolute BEST bingsoo i've ever had, but i still give it 5 stars. where i think they could improve is with a side of condensed milk to pour yourself as you get deeper into the bingsoo. the ice was a very good consistency and i overall really enjoyed this bingsoo. their mangos could've been fresher, they seemed to be canned or something. i thought the price was fair and the service was friendly. 5/5, i would come back for it again!

Always love coming to this place. They're breadth are always so fluffy so soft they don't skimp on…read morefeelings and one thing I discovered recently is so far they have the best Tiramisu that I've ever tasted, their tiramisu is a cake slice it's not in a cup just a heads up. Their cakes are pretty good too a little bit on the pricey side but you honestly won't see them anywhere else. Service was good quick and the place is buzzing it's busy it's inside a grocery but they do have their own store somewhere else. Definitely coming back no question about that but if you haven't tried this place, it is a must try bakery! Happy Eating!

A perfect birthday cake. Rave reviews from all who shared it. Many saying it's the best one they've…read morehad in our area.

I miss the flavor of your coffee... I never got to ask what beans you use, but I would love to…read moreknow....

Pretty good for a Korean Bakery... The service was fine…read more Nothing memorable, really, but it means they weren't rude either. I ordered the red bean bingsoo. Came with a whole scoop of ice cream on top and chocolate syrup and crunchy toppings. Just really delicious. Very Korean vibe. Could be all the Korean workers and customers. #duh There was a table who left a big ole mess and one of the owners (I'm assuming) chased them down and had them come in to pick up after themselves. I respect it. I mean. What is wrong with people, right? Lot for parking.

From supporting them at a farmers market previous, we were thrilled to see they have a storefront…read more When we walked in we were greeted with the friendliest smiles from all of the nuns. They had so many options it took us some time to browse through and not walk out with every single pastry. We ended up with an apple turnover, and a chocolate almond croissant both warmed up. They were delicious! Soft, flaky and they did not skimp on filling. The sizes were generous each item was bigger than the palm of my hand. I also got a mango smoothie because I had my caffeine already for the morning but my husband had coffee and said it was great. We loved watching so many folks try everything from sweets and savory while we waited for our items. We definitely have to come back soon!

Quaint French bakery with goods that are baked by nuns at the St Roger Abbey. They serve baked…read moregoods, coffee & tea. Also sell French soaps, lotions, mug sets & religious relics & rosaries. The pear tart looks amazing! The mini peach tarts also look delicious! Come grab an almond & chocolate croissant & tea and sit and listen to the quiet sounds of Mozart being played.

Samaris is a nice neighborhood bakery and pastries shop with a good variety of offerings. I went to…read morehere to get some drinks. Their main menu on the wall had the standard coffee drinks and the option of adding flavors but I was looking for specialty drinks like seasonal lattes, etc. and I couldn't find those. I heard a customer before me asking about Matcha drinks and a staff member said they have Guava Matcha Latte. Then I saw an electronic menu advertising specialty drinks. From it, I ordered their Pumpkin Tropical Matcha and from their regular menu, a seasonal and festive drink called Alote. I also got a Pecan Biscotti and a Strawberry Empanada. The drinks were good in taste. I liked them both. The Alote was my favorite. It's a corn-based beverage with cinnamon and nuts. The pricing of the specialty drinks was on the pricey side. The Pumpkin Tropical Matcha was $7. I received good service. Check them out.

This place is our go to when it comes to wanting a sweet treat! The coolers are always filled with…read morevarious great options and grab and go cakes. Every person I've talked there was so kind and will answer all your questions and even pick out their favorite desserts when you can't pick one out. I've only had one experience ordering a custom cake and the process went smooth as can be and the cake (which was my gender reveal) was delicious.

I wish I lived closer! Such a great variety of filipino food and drinks. The kind lady is always so…read morehappy and welcoming when we come in. Plenty of space to sit down and eat. I will definitely be stopping in whenever I'm in the area! 10/10

I was gonna get halo halo, but then I decided to get a calamansi tea instead. It felt watered down…read moreand it was like calamansi with water. I didn't taste any tea and I also felt like it was using something. Maybe like a little bit of sugar or honey or something. I also got the leche flan. Let me tell you, that thing is THICCCCC. Super super rich and very condense milk forward. It was really sweet too. I could only eat a couple of bites.

I went back to Amante Bakery to try some of their meals yesterday as I only tried their espresso…read morebefore. The food is very good - I tried the Kebabchi plate, and the grilled Sujuk salad. Both had a ton of flavor, and were totally delicious and fresh. I would highly recommend a meal here if you're looking for Bulgarian food and am looking forward to trying more.

I asked for sugarless cookies and they offered some which have very little powder sugar on top…read more OMG, those were my favorite from my childhood yet. Thank you Amante Bakery!

Too die for if you like sweets. Clearly an art and just as delicious as they are gorgeous.read more

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