WOW! Sydney and Andrew are beyond extraordinary. From the moment you step into the front door you can feel the care for humankind. I splurged on my first visit, but this won't be my last and I'm certain I'll splurge every time... how can you not with these hand made, love-packed treats!?!? My ULTIMATE fav was the raspberry sour cream ice cream bar. Delectable and perfect for those warmer days where you want a frozen/chilled treat. The chocolate chip cookie is so light, airy and the chocolate chips hits the palate perfect. The cake balls are simple, crunchy because of the sprinkles, and end with a luscious and creamy cashew style butter finish. The cookie dough cup is massive - expect an overload of cookie dough encased by a thick layer of rich dark chocolate. DO NOT skip a visit here... everyday of your life! read more

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Really enjoyed the Blueberry Cheesecake Bar. Service is really you pick and choose so standard service Cutesy spot and everything is really made in house so you can see items being made in real time. Would go back to try more snacks read more

Ingrained - Blueberry Cheesecake Bar V GF - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

There is so many options to choose from and they don't count calories which I love. Loved how there was chocolate to fruity and definitely need to come back to try more. I want to say the owner are so nice! We got to try samples. I want to say this places goes above and beyond for customer service the moment I walked in the door. Thank you! read more

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Awesome healthier treats from ingrained! Transparent about their ingredients, offer protein, options, and vegan. Extremely expensive. Paid $34 for two treats. Highly recommend the cookie butter cake, we put it with some ice cream and it was delicious. Do not think I would get it again due to it being $20 for a small portion, but this place had been on my list to try and I'm glad that I did! Small shop,, kind staff. read more

Ingrained - Slutty Brownie Bar V GF - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Run, don't walk! Ingrained is literally the BESTT!! These bars are literally crack!! Whether you are trying to be healthy or you just want a sweet treat, Ingrained is your spot! Every week I say OK no more ingrained and then they come out with new flavors. Every flavor is spot on! Soooo good! Creamy, sweet, soft, delicious! We are blessed to have this amazing dessert option in Chicago!! All gluten free, dairy free and no added BS! These don't leave you feeling bloated or sick but will absolutely curb your sweet tooth. read more

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Favorite dessert shop / small business in Chicago! Most amazing, quality treats that actually make you FEEL fabulous and taste unreal. Ingrained is truly the only place I go to when I'm craving a sweet treat, and I can't say enough good things!!! read more

It's actually INSANE how delicious these frozen dessert bars are. First off, the guy who helped me (the owner's husband) was so friendly and attentive as soon as I walked in. He told me he recommended I get a bar as they are the most popular offering and showed me the flavors they had for the day and let me try a sample of one of them. I ended up opting for an oreo mint brownie blizzard bar and it was HEAVENLY. I had a ~25 minute walk back to my hotel so the bar had melted a tiny bit around the edges by the time I got back so it was a little messy to eat, but still ridiculously delicious. Honestly one of the best desserts of my life. I was told the best way to eat the bars is to pick them up like an ice cream sandwich so that is what I did. Everything they make is vegan and gluten free and the bars have 15g protein according to the website! Update: I came back to try another bar, this time I got the double pb cup caramel cookie bar as recommended by the owner and it was somehow EVEN BETTER than the first one I had. Their pb cup tastes better than I remember Reese's tasting back before I went vegan. I also got to chat with the owner and she was incredibly nice. Highly highly recommended this place to everyone! I genuinely think these might be the best desserts I've ever had. read more

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Ingrained is a rare find! It's really great to have a healthier sweet treat spot with such a wide variety of dietary-friendly finds. From keto cookies to homemade peanut and cashew butter cups, there's something for everyone. The house specialty, however, is their massive selection of vegan "ice-cream"-like bars which are mostly high protein and made with clean ingredients. Almost everything is gluten and dairy-free as well. I ordered the cookie butter caramel brownie bar and enjoyed it. It was definitely very sweet and satisfied my dessert craving. I didn't feel that the flavors were particularly strong and didn't taste the cookie butter, but I enjoyed the gooey texture and melted ice-cream effect from the date syrup. Also, all of the products are made in-house with rotating flavors. The prices are quite high, but it would take a lot of money, time, and effort at home to recreate the treats. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and encourage folks to pay this small but mighty business a visit! read more

Ingrained - Cookie butter caramel brownie bar - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The first time I came here was on my birthday. The guy who took our order was so nice and mentioned that they are known for their ice cream bars. Well, I think they should be known for the banana bread cup. It was freaking deliciousness in a bite. The second time I came, I got the cookie dough cup. It was yummy but it didn't beat the banana bread one. That's the best thing i've had there. It was nice that they ave us water cups and let me use a knife so I could share with my friends. read more

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Best food ever. Freshest creative menu that changes often boasting healthy nostalgia inspired by natural flavors from the earth! The gentleman who helped me, Andrew, was so kind and knowledgable. I felt totally at ease as he walked me through there daily offerings and noted there best selling product line--the frozen cashew ice cream bars that are balanced macro blend of wonder and satisfied all my cravings. I stocked up on flavors and plan to go back next week to restock. Everything is hand made right in their 400 sqft shop and they take total pride in having a hand at each ingredient used. It's amazing to see a brand take such care over how their customers feel after enjoying their products. Total body love. read more

Stopped by again to pick up more and the owners remembered us which is nice. We tried two new flavors and got the Brownie bar again: - Slutty Brownie bar - Banana Cream Pie bar - Wild Berry Matcha Cheesecake bar It might be just because I like bananas but, the Banana Cream Pie bar is my new favorite. I'm not the biggest fan of matcha, but my girlfriend recommends it if you do and it's in stock. 10/10 across the board. read more

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Honestly impressed. Swung by because I wanted a post-workout snack and was not disappointed. Flavors are thoughtful and balance well. The bars feel grounded and like you're having real food. Folks were super friendly and had a brief chat with the person that created them. Cute shop too! Coming back this evening for more lol. I got the carrot cake (tasted like fall!) and cookie/coffee flavor. read more

Ingrained - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ingrained has cookie bars that are a mix between cookie dough and an ice cream sandwich. They're amazing and I can't believe it's gluten free. My friends got the cookies and the walnut peanut butter cup and weren't too much of a fan, but everyone loved the brambleberry bar. Definitely work checking out if you're looking for gluten free options. Service is very attentive and they are happy to answer any question you can possibly have. read more

As a non-vegan, this place is delicious. Sometimes vegan food is good "for vegan food" but these bars are delicious by any metric. I recently got a "peanut butter cookie dough cake batter" bar and it was one of the most decadent and delicious desserts I've had in a LONG time! It was so rich I cut it up into cubes and kept it in my freezer to nibble on small pieces throughout the day. The chocolate parts are very dark and rich which as a dark chocolate lover I'm a huge fan of. read more

The cookies n cream balls are one of my absolute favorite treats. They are not too sweet and have an earthy, deeply satisfying taste. The perfect after dinner treat or afternoon pick me up! PLEASE KEEP THESE ON THE MENU!!! read more

I finally tried this place and asked the owners what their most popular desserts were. I got two of the frozen bars as a result - a berry shortcake flavor and a brownie flavor. Honestly this was nothing special and definitely not worth $20. I'm surprised these frozen bars were considered their best and most popular items and am hoping their other items are better.. read more

Beautiful shop, tasty snacks, amazing people! We stopped by for a Twix Ice cream bar, and a pb cup. We left with samples! They are so sweet!!We came in with our babygirl and they offered her some bites and offered us samples of one of their ice creak bars! They are super friendly and professional! I wish I knew sooner about this place! Will definitely visit soon again! Their prices seem fair to me, the snacks are a good size and so tasty!! Extremely healthy at that! Thank you guys :) Wish you the best! read more

Ingrained - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ingrained is such a unique and special place. It's rare to find food that is absolutely delicious yet also super high quality AND healthy. My absolute favorite are the frozen bars. Think ice cream, but better. The frozen bars offerings are changed frequently. Some of my faves are the Dubai dupe, Grandmas Crumb Cake, and anything cake batter/birthday cake. But honestly, I've never been disappointed. Also, the cake is exquisite. They stay open late so you can get your snack after dinner, or just get their soup for dinner! Sydney and Andrew are so friendly and brilliant at what they do. Get to ingrained asap! Ps. Everything is refined sugar and gluten free. read more

There is a very high chance I did not get the right thing, but I got the Coffee Toffee Oreo ice cream bar and it was very rich, definitely tasted gluten and refined sugar free. The service was fine, he actually recommended against ordering a cake which I thought was interesting. As someone with celiac, there are better dessert spots in the city, but it does the job. I will have to come back and try more. read more

I tried the raspberry frozen creamy and was absolutely delicious. I thought it would be too sweet but it wasn't! It was perfect! The service was great, they even have some samples to help you decide. I can't wait to go back to Chicago to try more of their desserts! read more

10/10 no notes. Will be a returning customer for as long as I live in Chicago. Ingredients are clean and I feel 0 guilt when I inhale their ice cream bars. read more

Cool little bakery that specializes in plant based and raw foods. Ingrained is limited in both the space and hours. Mostly this is just a place to come in and take it out. Also has dining but it's pretty limited to get in. The flatbreads are good but the sweets are what people like most about it though. Bakeries are usually pretty tough for vegans to buy things at. It's hard to find things without eggs and milk. This place though has these types of things. All kinds. There's the little bite sized treats. If those aren't enough, you can get one of the pies. There was an Oreo and Reese's flavored one that was the shizz. Has more than just desserts of course. There's also the flatbreads that are good if you like pizza. Has a lot to choose from in this small bakery. It's usually only open from the late afternoon to evening. This is a good bakery if looking for something gluten free or for vegans. read more

Ingrained - Vegan And Gluten Free Treats - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything is home made on the premises. The shop is small and carryout only, but the pastry choices are plenty. Everything is vegan, Gf, dairy free, healthy! There are frozen brownie-like sweets in flavors like cake batter, wild berry pop-tart, key lime pie and slutty brownie. Today's non-flour cups were cookie dough, white chocolate caramel PB chip, caramel cashew and others. The owner explains the treats and what Vegan means. The Caramel Cashew square was delicious. Recommend. read more

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Ingrained is truly one of a kind. As a dietitian, finding places that actually care about the quality of the ingredients and the nutrient density is near impossible. I have been coming here for over 5 years and have never gotten something that wasn't delicious. It is truly a unicorn of an establishment! read more

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We had the slutty brownie bar and moosetrack cookies...everything is freshly made with the highest quality ingredients. Highly recommend this place. Service was great too. read more

Have you ever been so taken care of and loved? Sure you expect it from family and friends but when a local restaurant feels like home you know it's special. Syd and Andrew actually reach out and tailor food to YOU! Where else do you get that homemade, love-filled, fresh and healthy food!! I told my bf about the beet and sweet potato soup and he said, "everything they do hits." He can be a healthy eater skeptic but LOVES this life giving food. I check daily for secret salads, savory and other sweet treats. And they know what i love and/or reach out to make it extra special!!! Last night i had a 12+ hour travel day but after some ingrained i felt so much healthier and happier setting up for a perfect week- oh and i slept better! I can't recommend ingrained enough - try it all. High quality, fresh, healthy food you can trust. And ACCESSIBLE for everyone, even healthy eater skeptics ;) read more

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Excellent deserts tasted better than the real thing. Also had kosher for Passover items.

I'm a sucker for a good vegan place & Ingrained now has a special place in my heart! My nonvegan friend has been raving about this place for awhile, telling me I need to go. Tonight, we finally went for a quick dinner after work & I loved it! It's very small inside, so I recommend ordering online & picking it up. There are two small tables on the inside though if you're meeting someone for a quick bite to eat like I was. I got the basil pesto caprese flatbread. If you're already vegan, its a no brainer you will love it. I thought it was great, but was expecting it to be a little bigger for the price I paid for it. However, I don't mind paying extra for clean, good-for-you ingredients - I know a higher cost comes with those types of products. It was still delicious & I would go back, but don't expect a full size flatbread, its more of a medium sized piece of pizza. While the flatbread was good - the star of the show was this PB & J raw bar (pictured below). Holy moly its so amazing!!!! I don't know if I would recommend the flatbread to someone who is not vegan, but ANYBODY would love this raw bar. Seriously so good, you would never know it was also good for you. I loved that it comes frozen. The cold peanut butter and frozen raspberries on top was truly something I didn't know I was missing in life. I really wish I had endless funds and I would've tried one of everything. They have so many baked good and desserts I need to try eventually. I can't wait to go back, so I can try a "butter cup", the buffalo flatbread, and another flavor raw bar. Yum! read more

Ingrained - PB & J Raw Bar - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was a nice surprise to see when walking around for dessert time. The staff member was super friendly and knowledgeable in the different flavors and treats they had. We ended up getting the peanut butter sundae bar - sweet and very flavorful. It's a cute little place but not much sitting area. read more

Very clean and non inflammatory oils! We got the ultimate cake baked cookie and it was amazing, they are a very very soft cake. The swerve icing was a perfect touch and 0 calories. They were also so nice and very passionate about their business and health. We will be back :) read more

The greatest vegan bakery in the world!!!!!!!!! You will never have dessert the same once you try them!! I love all of their bars and cakes. The Dubai dupe is not a dupe whatsoever and all other Dubai bars need to take a calculated note! I love that they serve lattes now! It's so tasty! read more

Such a unique place! I can't express how amazing and knowledgeable the staff were. This is definitely a place for people who are more health-conscious, but it does offer delicious treats for people with dietary restrictions and food allergies. It was great to see how accommodating it was, and the cafe area inside was cute, too! We got a few different bars and preferred the ones with more chocolate in them. The pricing was also very fair and affordable. read more

Ingrained - Sign at front of shop with pricing. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely delicious and everyone is seriously so nice. It's very hard for me to keep finding an interesting assortment of snacks that will work for gestational diabetes, especially as someone new to the low carb world, and the frozen bars are perfect for this during the summertime and with the variety of seasonal flavors. I really liked the brambleberry and DQ from the set pictured. It's so great to have healthy snack options that are made by a real person and not in a factory! And it's seriously hard to believe they are WFPB too. I'm sure I'll be back very soon. read more

Ingrained - PB Cup Sundae Bar (V) (GF) - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Healthy and delicious is just the beginning. The variety on the menu is impressive and the service is warm and friendly. Thank you for providing wonderful clean-eating options! read more

Love this place! Every time in I'm the area I have to stop in and get something. Although it's a little pricey, everything is healthy, vegan/gluten free/keto and made with love. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I cannot get enough of their banana bread balls read more

Ingrained - Cup - Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (V) (GF) - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Salad is out of this world. Fresh real ingredients. By far my favorite on the menu along with their healthy chocolate chip cookies. Ingrained is a must! read more

Ingrained - Farm to table Salad - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best EVER! 10/10 experience each time we order from Ingrained or stop by the shop. The owners and workers and beyond friendly and kind. The bars and snacks are thoughtfully curated and the high quality ingredients are are top tier. Ingrained is a must visit! read more

They have the most DELICIOUS and unique treats. I am gf, df, and very health conscious. It's hard to find a fun dessert place that fits my needs and tastes good. This world is full of garbage even if you don't have allergies, especially with desserts. Ingrained far exceeded my expectations. So freaking good. So many flavors to try. The storefront is cute and you can even watch them making stuff. The couple who owns it is as sweet and fun as their foods. read more

if you care about gluten free and functional sweets this is where it's at! even if you don't, this local spot is so worth trying out the owners are also very kind and will help you find the flavors you'll enjoy read more

I am a recent Ingrained convert and adore all things sweet! I kept seeing their amazing healthy treats on instagram and decided to try one of the cashew/ice cream bars. Holy smokes, they are DELICIOUS! These snacks are made with whole foods, are gluten free, vegan and FULL of flavor. Syd and Drew are genuinely kind folks that run this small business and use only the best ingredients, which you can taste. Their treats not only taste amazing, but look like works of art. Everyday they have something new and it always keeps me coming back for more! Go get yourself some delicious and healthy treats. read more