When was the last time you went into a shop and felt... love? My guess is never. If that's the case, you owe it to yourself to make the trip over here. This was my first time here, and it won't be the last. I wanted to try everything there, but settled on the key lime bars and the yellow buttercream cake (warning - the slice is massive, too much for one or maybe two sittings), when I was told that they had chocolate walnut chocolate chip walnut cookies hot out of the oven. Can't miss fresh cookies, so I got a couple of those, too. The cookies were still warm when I got home, so I went for one of them first. Ooooooh, my, these are Good with a capital G. I make good cookies, but these are special. I've always heard bakers and chefs talk about how you can taste it when something is made with love - I've finally discovered that it's true. These are the best bakery cookies (and maybe other-than-bakery) anywhere. Get one of these, and you're in a good mood for the rest of the day. (Get two, and be in a good mood tomorrow, too.) I'm working my way through the yellow buttercream cake right now. It's just right - right amount of buttercream, right level of moistness, just everything about it is terrific. I'm going to wrap the rest of it and finish it later. The only thing that isn't just right is the size - it's HUGE. But that's okay, because I can enjoy it again tomorrow. If the key lime bars are anywhere near as good as the cake and cookies, they're transcendent. I'll try them later with Mom, who is the final word on key lime anything. Thank you to everyone at the bakery - you made my weekend! read more

Everything I've heard from here has been very good actually went back twice. The first time I went there to share with family.

Cake was delicious! Our coworker went to pick-up a cake to celebrate a colleague's bday. It was delicious. Only downside, having to go during the middle of the day to get our order. As of now they are not connected with UberEats or Doordash. read more

I liked the people enjoyed the visit. The cakes and cookies please this some bs. Everything over baked dried out and tasteless. 100 $ later so very disappointing . We joked about smelling something burning and it was everything they bake. The cakes 5 minutes more and cornbread. The cookies STOPYOURSELF back to the drawing board . read more

Their Ginger Pop tea is a healthy and refreshing tea for my commute to work. It leaves a fresh, clean flavor on my palette to encourage the rest of my morning. read more

Everything is homemade and DELICIOUS!!!! The staff are all friendly and helpful. The ambiance and setup of the store remind me of an old school kitchen. read more

Stopped by after visiting several Open House Chicago stops in Chatham/South Shore. Prices are higher than average because the goods are better than average. Open late into the afternoon gives you the chance to pickup dessert for after dinner. Generous cake slices wrapped to go with minimal packaging (plastic wrap + bag) and cookie just with the bakery tissue dropped in. Chocolate chip walnut - generous sized and thick so that you get a little crisp and some soft fresh from the oven softness inside (not a cookie that snaps losing crumbs to your lap). If I lived closer, it'd be trouble. Got the coconut pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting. Saving it for after dinner.C read more

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Super good and super nice people! We came to try the sweets as we've heard good things about the place. The owner was super nice and you can tell many locals come often. She then gave us some complementary cookies to try along with our order. I personally had the brownie with cheesecake and it was SO GOOD! definitely coming back :) read more

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Stopped in while I was in the South Shore neighborhood and was pleasantly surprised. I had intended to have a proper sitdown but then front area was being renovated. I ordered takeaway instead. Thanks to recommendations from the cashier, I walked away with hits. Loved the potato soup. I don't know if there is buttermilk or sour cream in the cream but it definitely works. The jalapeno cornbread is good without tasting as if it had been prepared from Jiffy mix. I still have to try the sweet potato soup that I bought. The banana pudding deserves an award. What I had was very much like banana pudding I had when I lived in the south. Sorry banana pudding purists, but if you haven't had it from some grandma from down South, get you some and you'll understand my assessment. The key lime pie is pretty good while not erring on being tart. But the banana pudding. Once the renovation is done, I shall return for the proper sitdown. There are a few menu items that I would like to try so that I can blog about the cafe. read more

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I saw this bakery on the news and decided to support it. Called and paid two weeks before the actual date for two cakes to be picked up. Get to the bakery the morning of and no cakes! I didn't panic, I just asked if there was something I can take in the place. I was given a chocolate cake and a yellow cake. As I'm going up to collect the cakes, they're trying to charge me again. I then stated that I paid two weeks ago! Well he refunded my money, even when I didn't ask, and then I had to repay. Get to my church, cut the chocolate cake and that was the nastiest cake I have ever had. I immediately called and complained! I was so embarrassed! He then wanted me to bring the cake back so they can "inspect" it! I then had to take what was left back to bakery and he refunded me. When I tell you this has to be the worst experience I have ever received from a bakery, I promise I will not be back! read more

Listen clearly, this is the absolute best bakery in chicago-period. First, the cakes are authentic and made with quality ingredients. The slices are huge which justifies a $5-6 price which I think is very reasonable. I tried the yellow cake with chocolate frosting and it was so good. A frequent customer came in and begged me to try to key lime bar and I did and I was glad I listened. It was rich, real Graham crust, and thick. This place will grow and should market more because most places carry that "Angelic's processed cake" here in chicago. I give this place 11 out of 10 stars! I just wish they stay open longer and that they open Monday through Wednesday. You will love this place! Love it! read more

I tried the lemon pound cake and key lime pie. Both were delicious. The pound cake was moist and flavorful. The key lime was lite with a mild key lime flavor. I can't wait to try more. read more

Happened to find this place driving by.. What I got was so good. I got a chocolate chip cookie & à minature sweet potatoe pie. This was so delicious . I will diffently go back. read more

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I have continued to support this business and realized that my initial review did not address the product and wasn't fair. They make a great cookie. I've also tried the key lime pie, and several cupcakes. It's all delicious. They are always courteous when you come in and the prices are good. read more

Omg this bakery is wonderful. Thanksgiving rush I forgot to order my sweets so in a panic I google black own bakery in area. I got there stood in line patiently line was fast. I go inside so much to choose from the woman at counter was awesome. I bought pound cake with lemon and sweet potato pie.. I cut the cake at work I couldn't wait for Thanksgiving hands down the best pound cake ever tasted with the exception of my grandmother. I will definitely be back wayyyy before the next holiday. read more

I give up!!!! Purchased two slices of carmel cake, and thought I was real lucky because they were just wrapping them up...NOPE! Went to store to buy my milk, circled the block to find a parking space, and then upstairs to prepare my palate for a months desire, the long awaited, freshly and homemade carmel cake! Tears!!!! This cake is so dry and so overbaked, they had no reason in the world to sell this kind of disappointment! Don't Give Me Some Sugah, give me my money back!!! read more

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I stopped in because I needed a great dessert for a small gathering. Vamaar was great at offering suggestions, and I decided on the lemon pound cake and cookie variety. These were a hit! While everything was delicious, I especially loved the potato chip cookie. If you are in need of moist, fresh, and delicious bakery items, please get to Give Me Some Sugah! read more

Wow wow wow!!! My first time here I got the key lime pie. I can't even find words for it. Eating it was like entering into some kind of other dimension. Then I was having a meeting nearby for a tour with my company Chicago Detours and wanted to include some treats. I was very excited to use it as a way to try out the famed potato chip pecan cookies. OMG!!! The prices here are very reasonable and the quality is top notch. read more

I waited til the day before Thanksgiving to get dessert and for once, my procrastination paid off. I stopped by Give Me Some Sugah and got 2 of the 3 desserts not sold out - a pecan pie and a small bag of lime cookies. Turned out to be the most delicious pecan pie I had ever tasted and the some of the best cookies ever! I'm definitely going to have to return on a day when everything is not sold out! I can't wait to try all the other sweet things they sell! read more

i have YET to have one thing that does not excel from here!!! i think the main standouts for me are the lemon pound cake (5 bucks for a HUGE SLICE that probably weighs over a pound but still has a super satisfying tender crumb and refreshing lemon flavor without being too cloying) and the potato chip cookie (very nice mix of salty and sweet!!!) def my go to bakery in the south shore area, and you're sure to be in for a treat any time you stop by!! read more

Give Me Some Sugah - lemon pound cake, potato chip cookie, german chocolate cake - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yummy is the first word that comes to mind when I think of this place! I'm so lucky to have it in my neighborhood although I haven't visited as much as I would like...I keep saying bad Tonya bad, so I have made up in my mind I will be back more often! The place is clean and the staff "Amazing" Red Velvet is my guilty pleasure when I come here! If you know "Red" you know everyone can't do it justice! Well they do! I have heard by many other people that many of their cakes are so good that it will make you forget your diet! They also serve cookies and pies and I haven't tried them yet but I will! I pinky swear I will be back! read more

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I was in the South Shore neighborhood & needed a hearty meal. Stumbled upon Give Me Some Sugah Cafe & I must say that I was truly impressed. Since the weather was cold & rainy I had to try the Turkey Chili which came with the jalapeño cornbread muffins. The chili was very flavorful even had a little spice to it (I'm a sucker for spicy chili) & the jalapeño cornbread muffins had the light airy texture of a biscuit but the wholesome goodness of cornbread. All I can say is LOVED IT! Just b/c the young lady recommended the quiche special, I tried it. Citing that I like quiche but it seems to be a hit or miss dish. She smiled & stated I would love this b/c it's homemade. The results....they nailed it! The quiche was so succulent & again flavorful. Now it was a tad bit pricey but it was well worth it! I can't wait to stop in again! read more

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This is my second time here when I'm in the area, and the potato chip and butter cookies that I purchased both times were delicious !!!

My favs are the carmel cake, the cream cheese brownie, and the lime parfait. I would give it 4 stars, but I bought a discounted piece of cake one day that shouldn't have been sold. Other than that, 90% of my purchases have been great. read more

Everything they sell here tastes heavenly!!! Do yourself a favor, try the scones, they are the BEST I've ever had! From sweet to savory, you cannot miss. Oh, and the lemon pound cake...I love this place! The owners is also the best. This place is a true neighborhood gem. read more

One of the best black owned business that has the best tasting chocolate chip,butter cookie, and chocolate chip and walnut cookies I've ever tasted. The crisp on the edges and the softness of the inside is just right. When you walk in you are instantly welcomed by a friendly face. It's a small but homey styled shop that makes you feel right at home. The size of the cookies are about the size of an adult hand and are filling and affordable. Spent 9 dollars and it lasted me about 4 mornings read more

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The ladies are so kind and the baked goods are delicious! My fav is the sweet potato pie. I have liked everything I've tasted!

The products are always fresh and quite tasty. I love the friendly atmosphere and smiles every time I visit.

Awesome. I had been trying to hit this place ever since the grand opening was announced on yelp; I missed it that day, and had a habit of coming by whenever they closed (Monday and Sunday) . Since it's practically right next to my house, I had to stop by - I try really hard to support local businesses in South Shore. The chocolate cake is amazing - you can really tell they cut no corners. Everything is made from scratch, and the price is right. If you've got a real sweet tooth and you're looking for something really rich, though, I don't think it's a good bet. For people like me, who like sweets but get headaches if they eat really rich stuff, the chocolate cake is perfect. The cake itself is a little dry, but the strong chocolate taste in the icing made it worth it - and I'm usually one who leaves her icing. And their cookies just melt in your mouth - really amazing. The price is right, too: $3 for the mini chocolates cakes, and $4 for the german chocolate ones. I plan to be back to try their red velvet cake. read more

So... I am a firm believer of frequenting the local businesses in my neighbor, especially the businesses that are black owned. But I have been deeply dissatisfied with the pastries from this place. When they first opened, I was excited to have a dessert shop so near home. They so let me down. Their desserts aren't horrible, but nothing to scream about either. Personal opinion, they rate low on my dessert todium pole. It's so unfortunate. I've given them several opportunities to change my mind but they have failed each time. I have tried each of their limited selection of 'treats' and have not been impressed. I continued to go here hoping for improvement but that has never been the case. The brownies: dry and nothing special; the cupcakes: large and no matter what kind you get, they taste the same. Matter of fact, everything in this place taste the exact same - just blah (certainly not gross). The customer service is subpar. They never have anything ready and you would think with only having about six items, they would keep the shelves filled, but that is never the case. Positives: the place is always clean and the knick knacks are... Cute (u guess). It really had a 'Color Purple' feel to it. The owner seems nice and very hard working, hence the reason for my frequency. But at this point, I'm done. I may on occasion, go in for a beverage because I would like her to stay in business, but I will continue to go else where for my sweet tooth. read more

I had the fortune of meeting the owner through a co-worker and she invited me to the bakery. She knew that I was interested in baking and made some amazing suggestions. The bakery is decorated very simply, but don't let that scare you away. Everything I tried was obviously made from scratch--real butter, real lemons, real eggs. You will not find that disgusting "icing" that comes in a bucket. The boyfriend and I bought lime cookies, a lemon bar and a red velvet cupcake. I think he might have only eaten about 4 cookies because I took everything else! Oops. Everything was delicious and I will be back, even though it's nowhere near my house! The only thing that I would suggest is offering coffee, lemonade, or bottled water to accompany the treats. Give Me Some Sugah is a wonderful addition to South Shore! read more

Give Me Some Sugah - The owner (baker) and daughter. Service with a smile:) - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The first time that i went into this bakery, the smells overwhelmed me.. It was such a good aroma coming from the back that I just had to buy something.. I started to look at the prices and they seemed pretty reasonable.. I wanted something sweet and boy was I in for a treat. Ice cream, cookies, cakes galore... I bought two red velvet w/ cream cheese cakes, 2 key lime bars, a pecan brownie, and some peanut butter and butter cookies. As you can tell I racked up on sweets for a week or two. I highly suggest new comers to try it out! read more

I was so happy to find a bakery in my neighborhood finally. But was disappointed with my purchases. The key lime bar is very good. The carmel and red velvet cupcakes were not horrible but definitely not good. I will not purchase those again. I do my best to suppose local and small business and will go back for the key lime bar. I know they opened an additional seating area to serve sandwiches and will go back and give them another opportunity. read more

My friend Camillia took me to this place. Aye, remember that song: That's What Friends Are For. Forget about the times she's loaned me money, never mind the transportation costs she covered while I was away in undergrad, don't even consider the time she saved my life--all of that ashens and pales in comparison to introducing me to Give Me Some Sugah. The rich and uncomplicated strawberry cheesecakes--are fresh. The savory potato chip cookies--are innovative. The silky and flavorful red velvet cupcakes--are pure cream cheese brilliance. Give Me Some Sugah is a fresh, innovative, brilliant bakery. It is a pound of pleasure in a layer of love with a dozen cherries on top for all the muffin babies of the world. read more

Counters weren't as clean as I thought they should be for bakery (side eye) but the owner was there really sweet enjoyed the cookies thanks again read more

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Sad I gave it such a low rating but the service I received today was way subpar and the cake I had was very dry. The clerk seemed as if we were invading her space read more

My aunt works at the travel agency next to this place, and she and all her little old lady travel agent friends have been singing its praises since it's opened. And when the little old ladies speak, I listen. But for some reason, I've not had the chance or opportunity to go in. Finally, a couple of Saturdays my daughter and I decided to stop in after her ballet classes. Unfortunately I wasn't all that impressed. Maybe I just got the wrong thing. I got a caramel cake which was just ok. Nothing more nothing less. I think I'm spoiled by the caramel at Brown Sugar bakery, but I just couldn't get into the cupcake I had. And neither could my three-year-old. This cupcake tasted more like toffee. Not so great (sorry). On a lighter note, my aunt said that I might just not have liked my cupcake, but I would love some of the other stuff on the menu, so we'll be back on Saturday. I really want to like you, Give Me Some Sugah. I really do. Because I know the travel agents would never steer me wrong. So let's just say that the last visit was on me, and next time we'll have a different experience. read more

Mmm...lemon bars... Theirs are by far the BEST I've ever tasted. You know how it is when you take a bite of something and you can't think of anything else but the deliciousness in your mouth? Yeah. Also a big fan of their potato chip cookies - very light and buttery. They must lose a star based on their cupcakes, however. The frosting is absolutely amazing (on the pineapple coconut cream cheese & red velvet cupcakes), but the cake itself lacks that fluffy factor (I'll admit it, I've been spoiled by Sprinkles). read more

I honestly do not know how I found out about this bakery, but I am glad that I did! This bakery is close to me and for this reason, I must be biased and give an extra star for proximity (I find myself driving 30 minutes to the nearest decent bakery, so can you blame me?). So when I found out where this bakery was located, I jumped into my car and endured a refreshing two minutes of traffic to get there. I arrived near the closing time, so I did not try any cafe or savory items. However, that does not matter because I came for the sweets. I bought a bunch or stuff and here's what I thought: Pineapple Cupcake: Meh (Seriously I couldn't think of any other words to add to this) Vanilla Buttercreme Cupcake: The frosting was delish, but the cake was surprisingly dry. Key Lime Pie: Now here's where the magic happens, the key lime pie was amazing! Nice balance of limey flavor, sweet, and tartness! I devoured the crust! And it was reasonably priced. Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Om Nom! It was so good, I saved my last half for the next day and discovered my mom sneaking it to her room for "safekeeping." Maybe I caught the cupcakes on a bad day, but who cares? Every bakery has cupcakes. Come here for the Key Lime Pie and the Pineapple Upside Down Cake. The end. read more

Okay, since I'm expecting my first child, I have been watching my weight. However, I'm ordering cookies from here for my baby shower favors. So when I stopped in to place the order, you know I had to get a few sweet treats. I got my usual oatmeal cookies, always a favorite. I also wanted a lemon bar, but they weren't available. However, Miss Lenore did have lime bars, and of course I tried one. OMG, this thing is a religious experience! The graham crust so buttery that you don't have to chew, it just dissolves in your mouth. The lime is perfectly sweet and tart. As I type this, I'm licking my fingers because it's that good. I sliced a SMALL piece for my buddy at work to taste. His reaction? "GOOD GOD, this is good!" All I have to say to the guests attending the shower is 'YOU'RE WELCOME!" read more