Hi, my name is Sonny and I'm a Chocoholic. I'm constantly looking for the best, moistest chocolate cake. And ever since I don't work downtown anymore, I needed to search the northwest burbs for the best chocolate cake. There was always this franchise (Portillo's) that served their famous chocolate cakes by the slice. It was moist and really good. And they remained the best one for such a long time since I really couldn't find any worthy competitors around the northwest burbs, until I saw this tiny shop along Waukegan road-Ganache Bakery. I had to go inside and see what they havd to offer. The word Ganache alone was enough for me to seek em out. Lo and behold, they had Chocolate Cake with ganache icing inside! It was soft and moist and melted in your mouth! I was in heaven! Finally, a place I knew would supply me with the best chocolate cake worthy of any grand celebration. Unfortunately, after the third and fourth purchase, I noticed that it didn't taste the same as the first time we had it. It wasn't as light as the initial experience. It was actually a bit heavier, more dense. It was still moist but, it just wasn't the same anymore. Oh well, the search is back on. read more

I originally wrote a review over a year ago, but since then I've had two more really excellent experiences at Ganache buying things for group events, so I wanted to provide an update. The first was for a St. Patrick's Day party, where I had ordered a tray with 2 pounds of cookies. When I arrived, I noticed that the tray didn't have St. Patrick's Day cookies, just regular cookies. The owner was the one waiting on me, and when I mentioned this to him he apologized immediately, said there must've been a miscommunication, and asked me if I could wait five or 10 minutes and they'd make a brand new tray for me. It probably would've been okay if I took the original tray, but I knew our group really wanted St. Patrick's Day themed desserts for this party of about 40 people. So I said sure I could wait, and the tray they put together was absolutely beautiful. Besides the cookies, it also included some little plastic St. Patrick's Day themed rings and other decorations. Fast forward to last week, when I was tasked with bringing the dessert for a monthly board meeting. I called and again spoke with the owner, and explained what I needed. I thought it would be fun to bring some holiday-themed items, and I had seen a picture of their Yule logs on their website, so I inquired about those. We chatted about it, he asked me the type of cake and filling, I also ordered a 1 pound box of cookies and a gluten-free cupcake for one of our members, and I picked them up before the meeting two days later. Everything was absolutely perfect. Their Yule logs are beautiful - mine looked exactly like the picture on their website - and again there were little rings and other decorations on it. One of the other board members was so impressed with it that she immediately said she was ordering her own for the holidays and took several pictures of it, and everyone asked me what bakery I used. Oh, and the cookies and cupcake were great, too! I have a feeling they'll be getting some more business from our group from this for sure, as they should! read more

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The bakery is neat and compact, with the majority of the fancy cookies and cakes under glass. However, my normal morning runs here are for their coffee cakes and donuts - which are still warm! The coffee cakes are great with generous fruit and chocolate fillings. The donuts lean a little more on the cake (old fashion) than the fried variety. Otherwise, the service has been consistently patient and pleasant every time I've visited. read more

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Items baked several times a day, in small batches. Will make whatever you ask for. Kind and excellent baker.

Absolutely delicious. Beautiful custom cakes that taste amazing and the price is perfect. The best for miles.

Quick service. Stopped into pick a cake for a colleagues bday They did an inscription in a few minutes and I was out of the door. A six inch mango mousse was close to $38/- read more

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We had green marzipan with raspberry jam, lemon bar cake and a pecan pie. The pecan pie is a definite winner! Their cookies looked good too, will try next time. Get their pecan pie for sure read more

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This is a cute, little bakery on the edge of a small strip mall. When you walk in you hear the ding of the bell on the door and are immediately greeted by the bakers. They take pride in their baked goods and you can taste it throughout everything I have purchased. The bakers are knowledgeable about what is in each item. But how does that translate to taste and texture? Nicely. The doughnuts I got were light and airy. The frosting on one was sweeter than I'd like, but it was still a good doughnut. The muffin I purchased was a little dry. It may have been toward then end of the shelf life. But if you get there first thing, I suspect it would be great. The prices are decent and the flavors were good. The only complaint I have with the doughnuts is the selection. Every time I have gone, they never have glazed raised doughnuts. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this bakery! They seriously saved the day. I called super last minute needing a Spider-Man cake, and they somehow made it happen. Not only did it look amazing, but it tasted even better. it was a marble cake with Oreo frosting. Everyone at the party was obsessed and kept asking where it was from. The cake was so light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, not too much, just right. You could tell it was made with care. Honestly no one could stop eating it. I'm so glad I found this place, they really came through when I needed them most! Definitely will be coming back here and will recommend it to everyone i know! Very very sweet and friendly staff. I'm just so blessed !! read more

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Picked up some cupcakes for my birthday. Was excited to try them after all the good reviews. I was very disappointed especially as a baker myself, they taste like standard bakery cakes. I could have done better at Trader Joe's with their vanilla bean and chocolate ganache cakes. The read more

Ordered a dozen assorted cupcakes what a disappointment ....they were dry, and obviously old. I don't knowing they were frozen but they were awful and definitely not worth $40.00 read more

Ganache Bakery has been a sweet part of our family's celebrations from the very start! They made our son's smash cake, his birthday cupcakes, and we find ourselves coming back again and again for their danishes and donuts. Everything is baked to perfection -- rich, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, making each visit a treat. Whether it's for a special occasion or just a weekend indulgence, Ganache never disappoints. read more

My husband and I just celebrated our one year wedding anniversary. It's a running joke that our wedding venue switched our cake with another wedding's that was happening at that same venue. So unfortunately we never got to see our cake that we had designed. So my sweet, thoughtful husband had our cake recreated for our anniversary. He said Ganache was super friendly and helpful about the ordering process and the actual cake was gorgeous and absolutely delicious! It was a banana chocolate cake that was super moist with buttercream that was also amazing. I was so surprised and thrilled. Thank you for making our anniversary extra special! read more

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What a great addition to the neighborhood. My brother-in-law recommended this bakery and I ordered my parents 40th wedding anniversary cake from them. The cake was beyond our expectations. Jorge(the owner) suggested few changes and it worked in our favor. He customized it with edible gold leafs. I highly recommend them and will definitely order from them next time. Also, they have great pastries and cupcake. read more

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oh my gosh! This is such an awesome bakery. I have had special orders from them and this is without a doubt the best bakery I have ever used. read more

Well from what I learned they just open a year ago and I was craving for some sort of dessert usually I just wanted one cake but then I saw the other desserts and it made me crave for more. So far the pastry dessert are ok. I started eating the eclair first that I took a picture of and it's thick but it the center is not as sweet despite the chocolate. I've tasted sweeter eclairs but this was okay it wasn't terrible but it wasn't the best next to the texture it felt cold like it came from the freezer. Pastry was a bit too thick on the eau Claire and the center cream felt too solid and like it came from the refrigerator cold too long. As for the German Black Forest now that was much better the frosting or icing was just right and tasted traditionally like a German forest cake. . Probably if I come back here I'll stop by for the cupcakes and some other desserts I never heard of. Service was average as they just started. Ambiance is so pretty traditional bakery on Waukegan road I wish they would have served milk instead of coffee only and they're really just the bakery for just ordering your pastries and going since there was just one table that's the three stars. Also no bathroom but I guess their intention is just to sell sweets and not have anybody dining in for just one slice of cake and eau Claire? read more

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"The cinnamon rolls are absolutely amazing! I first saw them featured on CBS News and went in the very next day--they completely lived up to the hype." read more

Our family loves Ganache Bakery, and we are so happy this family-owned business opened in the former Maier's Bakery location. Their donuts, pastries, and coffee cakes have become a Sunday tradition and we've ordered every birthday cake from them since they opened their doors. From croissants to cheesecakes, their traditional bakery and dessert items are always fresh, moist, and beautifully prepared. To top things off, we are always shocked by how affordable the items are. Thank you, Ganache! I'd like to add that Joanne H. of Arlington Heights has posted 17 one-star reviews out of 19 total and that James F. of Glenview has posted 6 one-star reviews out of 8 total. Don't let these trolls deter you from enjoying a great bakery. read more

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I ordered a custom cake for my son's trunk party. Jorge met with me, helped me design a cake and choose flavors within my budget. He was patient and full of ideas. Just phenomenal. Everyone at the party were not only impressed with the presentation, they also LOVED the cake. It was moist and extremely light. His buttercream frosting is not heavy or sweet. It is just right. The cupcakes are delish too. I highly recommend this bakery. I don't host a lot of parties that require cakes. But when I do, this will be my go to. read more

Cupcakes are small and lack flavor. Éclair had white cream inside instead of the usual custard and tasted like it was sitting for awhile. Nothing tasted light and fresh. read more

I ordered a carrot cake and donuts for a birthday. Both were amazing! Service was great and they were very accommodating to my request. Highly recommend! read more

Black Forest cake slice was ok Vanilla long John was good n fresh Raspberry Donut was good Boston crème was excellent Chocolate croissant was good Almond croissant was good Carrot cupcake Marzipan slice Mango mousse TBD Will be back for butter cookies and fresh bread. Owner was very nice and hospitable read more

What a find!! I have been looking for a bakery to replace my Swedish Bakery favorites since they closed down in Andersonville in 2017. I had called around for years looking for a good Cardamon Cake, Andersonville Special coffee cake and Skorpa. Well, Jorge not only was familiar with my favorites but had actually worked at the Swedish Bakery for years and knew exactly what I wanted. He had everything ready for me just in time to head up to my annual golf outing and everything was just like I remembered it from years ago. Jorge doesn't normally make the Skorpa (similar to a biscotti) but it is really worth a call to special order. It's toasted, so if you're looking for something to dunk in your coffee all weekend, you have to give it a try. Those small neighborhood bakeries who take pride in their craft and offer great customer service are few and far between these days, so if you're missing some of those Swedish Bakery favorites, or just looking for good quality baked goods, look no farther than Jorge at Ganache. read more

Ganache is a wonderful addition to the community. They have a wide array of cakes and pastries. The coffee cakes are reasonably priced and fresh. The almond croissants are particularly good and not too sweet. They created a special birthday cake for my grandson it turned out exactly as I had requested. It is hard to find a full service bakery these days. I recommend Ganache wholeheartedly. read more

To begin with I am not much of a sweets person but that being said it was packzi day and my husband loves sweets so I read about Ganache and we stopped by to try their goodies. OMG!!! I have never tasted anything so delicious! I may be addicted to this awesome bakery! I don't think that's such a great thing for me personally but I can promise that they will be seeing a lot more of us! read more

Love this bakery. They made a delicious cake for my daughter's birthday. Yummy chocolate and whip cream frosting.

stopped by today. Found the only Bakery that I found in a long time that has marzipan pastries. The pastries, marzipan pastries, there are outstanding. read more

Idk much about the place in person, but i ordered a cake from them for my birthday. It's awful at worst, meh at best. It's tasteless. Water has more taste. Soft, but it's bland. You know what has a taste, however? The red icing that tastes purely of chemicals. I hate to be mean because I know they're new, but they need to hire new bakers :/ read more

Their signature Ganache cake is amazing! My kids request it for every birthday. The staff could not be nicer. I tell everyone about this gem of a bakery in our backyard! read more

The people at Ganache are friendly and offer a big selection of baked goods, pastries, cookies and more! They even created a special cake that I needed for a birthday around the holidays, had German stolen and fruitcake too. A family run business, Ganache is working hard to deliver a good product and have always been helpful when I ask a question. Life has fewer affordable pleasures, this is one of them...right here in Morton Grove. I hope everyone stops in and tastes a variety of their products for themselves (my last purchase, black forest tortes and cookies for a party)...gobbled up by all! read more

I've been stopping in at Ganache almost every weekend since they opened. They make terrific donuts and pastries and we've ordered several cakes from them as well (all delicious). This has been a much-appreciated addition to the neighborhood. The coffee is pretty good too! read more

I love this bakery! The staff is kind and helpful (even when I ask 100 questions) They have traditional items and some things I have never tried before so that was fun. I had a cake roll that was made with mango and cream and it was out of this world! I will be back for sure. read more

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The place is so good and refreshing! I have not had one bad item. Yummy and very fresh! There are some very unique things too.

I LOVE this bakery. The sweets are amazing. It is a gem. I have been many times. Give it a try. Very very fresh ingredients. Try their strudel, wrapped in phyllo. Everything is amazing. I bake but I like when someone else does what I can't. read more

recently, we tried ganache bakery for the first time. They had a variety of tasty cookies and other pastries. My favorite was the lemon roll. It has a very tart strong lemon taste with a vanilla cream. Excellent. They also have some mouse filled pastries, which were light and excellent as well. ganache also offers coffee, cakes, and bread. I've also looked at, but haven't tried their wedding cakes and look forward to doing that. It's a small bakery but it's worth a try. read more

Awful! Say they can do something but it's done sloppy with the wrong colors! Would not recommend to anyone who wants a custom order.

I used to travel miles for great baked goods, but now there is Ganache just a few blocks from my home. We have a pastry chef in our family, so I am very discerning in my selection of baked goods. Ganache is several cuts above any local bakery that I can think of and has a wide selection of delectables to choose from. Stop by and see for yourself. Ganache in Morton Grove! read more

The owners are friendly and kind. I got the cannoli, chocolate cake and a cheese puff pastry and it was delicious. Their coffee is decent too. I would totally recommend it. read more

Ganache Bakery is worth every cent. The owner is a self-started family man, and the desserts he brought to our community are fantastic. I recently bought 14 pies from here for my clients, and they all loved it. What a wonderful addition to our community. read more

Oh my goodness, this bakery is amazing! Everything from bread to poundcake to donuts taste just heavenly. My personal favorite so far is the Boston cream donut, but the ch cake donut is a close second. We will for sure be back - I have my eye on a chocolate croissant and a cherry slice and I know I won't be disappointed. read more