I've been going to Iversen's for a few years. From the pop up shop to the new beautiful location. This is a cool bakery. Coffee, bakery, ice cream, and popcorn. The pastry is fresh and the coffee is good. Like Kirschbaum's, and Fleckenstein's; this is my jam. read more

This is a quaint cafe/bakery, and we found parking in front. They also have a sign that states there is more parking in the back. Staff were professional, but interactions were not particularly warm and welcoming, which is why they received 3 stars. We got 2 cinnamon buns, a Boston cream, a glazed donut, and cheese-and-caramel mix popcorn. Donuts were soft and fresh, but hubby didn't care for the popcorn. Despite the lack of customer service, this is a great neighborhood bakery. read more

Iversen's Bakery - Cinnamon bun, Boston cream, and glazed donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

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Horrible customer service! I had to write this review before I left the location because I was so disturbed by their poor customer service. When I walked in, there were two middle aged women talking behind the counter who didn't acknowledge me entering the bakery nor did they come over to help until I asked for them to. The woman taking my order (brunette, gothic style) kept asking "is that it" after I requested a new item. I came here to place an order of 26 cookies for a work related event but refused to spend a lump sum at this place. This will be my first and last time at this hole in a wall! read more

Been coming here for years, but with the new owners opening up the back patio, couldn't wait to try it. Well, obviously, I could. It took me this long. What a great spot to have a nice afternoon drink and sweet treat. I have the cherry chocolate, cold brew, very good. Much better than anticipated. Carrot cake and Boston cream both didn't disappoint ! read more

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Nothing is baked there. Not a bakery just a store Everything in cooler. How long? No date on nothing read more

Iversen's is a sweet treat from the moment you walk in! I called before I stopped in. Customer service was friendly and informative. Upon entering, I was greeted with cookies, pastries and cake! What a treat! As I waited, I enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere! The icing on the cake was the outdoor patio! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Iverson's bakery has been a staple in the community for many years. They have a new location on Western avenue and it is beautiful! I was able to get a latte and order some pastries. You can also purchase ice cream as well as popcorn. There is plenty of seating, it is tastefully decorated with an old bakery style feel. What I'm most excited about.. in the back there is an outdoor deck! It is so beautiful. It has an amazing mural from The lyric theater which sits next door and has overhead lighting which is a must on any patio! I ordered a chocolate eclairs and cream puffs, favorites of mine and my parents! The team members are younger kids who are very polite, attentive, and are great at making recommendations. If you are in the area, you must stop at Iverson's! read more

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Iversen's is an absolute neighborhood treasure, the kind of warm, old‑school bakery where the smell of fresh donuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cake hits you the second you walk in and you instantly know you're in the right place (they've been here since 1959). Every pastry I've tried has been incredibly fresh and flavorful, from the classic donuts and coffee to the beautiful cakes and holiday treats that we get for our staff parties. The people who work here are genuinely friendly and helpful, happy to walk you through the choices and make suggestions (they have popcorn and ice cream too). It's clear they take real pride in what they do. I'm grateful to have a place like Iversen's to go instead of Starbucks, who couldn't even hold a candle to them! Plus it's right here in Blue Island - five stars all the way and I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

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Love the revamped look and new hours. I had the rainbow soft serve and while I am usually not a fan of syrup flavoring these were tasty. Cant deny. read more

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We frequently enjoy Iversen's donuts at Two Mile, so naturally I reached out to them for a large order of donut holes for a birthday party. They advised that I needed to place the order three days in advance. After I placed it, the manager followed up to let me know they could make different styles of donut holes and wanted to be sure they were making the type I wanted. From start to finish, the folks at Iversen's were super helpful and accommodating! The chocolate donut holes were the stand out! Next time, we need a bakery order, we'll definitely call Iversen's again! read more

Amazing, fresh baked treats, ice cream, gelato, popcorn, coffee,..and more!!! Enjoy a cup of coffee and your treat on their sunny, secluded patio read more

Iversen's Bakery - Their patio is a secluded spot for conversation and peace, reminiscent of European al fresco escapes-pure zen on Western Avenue - Bakeries Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

Pros: First of all, the customer service here is wonderful! Seriously, they have some of the nicest staff. I asked what something was and the lady described it and even gave me a sample! It was some small cookie and it was delicious, so I ordered a few to go. My BF ordered a donut and he loved it. Cons: Unfortunately, they run out of things or don't make things regularly- like certain breads. So, make sure you call ahead to confirm they have what you want before you show up and are disappointed- which is what happened to me. If they had simply run out, I would say that's just my luck, because the item is probably delicious, but in my case, the woman said they didn't make any and she didn't know when they would make it. That was a bit of a surprise. I figured the bread was a staple since so many people comment on how good it is. I also ordered a cupcake, and it was okay. It wasn't something I'd go back for. But those cookie were good! Next time, I'll call before going and confirm they have what I want and I'll try some other pastries. read more

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Once upon a time, even when they had the pop-up, while they did renovations. I loved Iversen. But not anymore. The quality of their goods is not the same. The service is really bad. They have these girls that can't fix their face to say "you're welcome." I always say thank to which I get "no problem." I didn't know we had a problem. The owner isn't very friendly either. Solution, I won't go there anymore. read more

The brownie wasn't so great! It didn't have the familiar chocolate flavor. Too much oil. The great part about this establishment was the upgraded decor. The cashier provided decent service, not very chipper. Overall try it for yourself. read more

Hands down the best doughnut I've ever had, my family can't get enough!!! The staff is always friendly too!!!

I live in Texas and called an order to be delivered in blue Island-they didn't know me from Adam and went out of their way to have cupcakes delivered within the hour to a friend of mine that lives there last minute-I believe the lady's name was Janet and Susie they both helped me and they couldn't have been more helpful and I just have nothing but good things to say about this company in this day and age this is rare! Five stars across the board! read more

LOVE THIS BAKERY!!!!!!.....The customer service is so-so in the afternoon...mainly because you're dealing with 18-20yr olds that don't look even the slightest but interested in having a frickin job!!!....But in the mornings...when the older ladies are there...sooooo sweet & nice They have DELICIOUS pound cakes & the peach pie slices or the apple pie slices are my FAVORITE things to get from there!!!! read more

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The donuts, rolls, danishes, ETC are soooo fresh and perfect! I ordered a dozen for my office and everyone raved about what they picked. Customer service was awesome too. The woman who helped me WANTED to help me and was happy to suggest items or go back and forth in the store to show me everything she had. I can't wait to come back again for another dozen! read more

Since I was a first time customer, I wanted to see what they had. The counter lady seemed a little preoccupied. I went outside and came back in and knew what I wanted: apple tart, cherry tart, bear claw, and two glazed donuts, all of which were delicious. I tipped the counter lady a dollar, just to brighten her day. It was like a miracle day brightener! She found a big smile and gave me some further information about the bakery. I was a tourist, but if I lived there, I would go there often and tip her generously every time. I hope you will. read more

It is what it is: a local, neighborhood bakery. And if you put it up against any other old school, local, neighborhood bakery that's been around for 50 YEARS, Iversen's will come out on top. It's predictable, an unpretentious throwback to the good ol' days, and delicious. Expect the classics. Their donuts are great, can't go wrong with any of them. I love the Atomic cake, another olde timey fav. Swiss Chocolate Torte is good too. It's the place to go when you need a sweet roll for a meeting. They do holiday favorites like paczki and zeppole - I look forward to the latter all year long. Depending on the time of year you can find king cakes, buche de noel, a bunch of Swedish xmas cookies (especially their anise cookies!) and all sorts of special occasion treats. Their cookie case is filled with the decorated sugar cookies you remember as a kid. I love their pie. They always have pie, but the best are the seasonal offerings, like strawberry rhubarb. It's also a great place to go for a humble loaf of sliced bread. Butter top white or onion & poppyseed (only available on Thursday) is delish. The onion bread turns any sammy into something special. Try it with sliced roast beef from Stefanelli's. If you're visiting the Island, stop here first. You're sure to be the hit of the party. We won't tell 'em you didn't bake it yourself. read more

I love to go to Iversons after the library and get some cookies. The customer service is amazing. Sometimes when I bring my little cousin they give her a free cookie which makes her happy. The Iversons family knows us well. 10 out of 10 highly recommend. read more

This is the best bakery on the South Side. Everything I've had here has been wonderful. Their bread, toast, doughnuts, cookies, tarts, and fruit-filled pastries have all been spot on. On my recent trip I purchased two strawberry tarts, two cinnamon rolls, and two slices of sweet, crunchy toast. My total was under $5; you can't beat that for fresh pastries! So, unlike what others have said I find them super reasonable on price point. They even have tables set up where a lot of things are half price, which is great for the budget conscious. The staff was very friendly on my visit too, as others have mentioned. The kind lady behind the counter was helpful and nice with letting me take my time to soak it all in & decide what I would like. I'll be back again and again now that I am walking distance from this place :) read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience with the "new" Iversen's. I belong to an organization that has relied on Iversen's baked goods for a large Scandinavian fundraiser/celebration held in Geneva Illinois for many years. The new Iversen's has the same recipes and I'm told, many of the same bakers. The owners were professional and went out of their way to accommodate our large order and were responsive to my emails and or phone calls. Most importantly, the baked goods were just as delicious as in the past. I look forward to working with them and enjoying their bakery goods for our celebration again next year. My only regret is that I live in Texas. I have no choice but to wait until I am back in Illinois in June of 2024. read more

Classic bakery. Very nice people. Will definitely return when in area. Friendly and knew customers by name. Everything tasted fresh. Apple and cherry squares were awesome. read more

My favorite bakery ever! Left Chicago 9 years ago and have yet to find a suitable replacement. I miss this place!!!!!

The old Iversen's: amazing. The new iversens with a new owner: not great. Positives: the coffee cake didn't have much substance but tasted good. The danish were just okay. Negatives: the carrot cake frosting was definitely different than previously and the carrots in my carrot cake were dark moldy green color. I legit thought I ate mold. According to Google it's from too much baking soda or not mixing well enough. Which brings me to my next point. The cookies were pre packed and were stale. Some cookies were very salty while others were not. It was as if they didn't mix well enough. I don't know what Iversen's is doing but they need to get bakers in there that know how to bake and they need follow the old recipes. Side note, I've also heard from someone else that the donuts were a huge disappointment read more

Completely worth the drive. Staff is helpful and kind. Placed a big Paczki order & everyone who received them were So Very pleased. Paczki were light & delicious. Whip cream filled was my favorite. Hubby loved the blueberry. My friend is Obsessed with their Swedish coffee cakes. Ive never been disappointed with any item they've made. read more

My Family has been getting their delicious treats for long as I can remember. Even though I've moved an hour plus south I come back for all of their wonderful mouthwatering bites. My own kids now 35 & 32 still ask for a smiley face cookie when they hear I've been there. I can't wait to start bringing them to our grandchildren. Don't miss the Atomic Cake, Butter cookie, Fruit slices, Eclairs, Breads, Buns, coffee cakes, Danish, Raisin bread, brownies to name a few. read more

This is the bakery that dreams are made of! I grew up in the next town over and this was always my mom's go-to place for danish, donuts, coffee cakes and other sweet treats. The bakery looks like time forgot about it and really takes you back to when quality mattered. We were recently back in town and picked our accommodations so that we could be close to Iversen's. No doubt about it, they are the best! If you are lucky enough to be here on a Wednesday, try the crullers. And if you are super lucky and close by on Fat Tuesday, the paczki are the best you will find. Order in advance to make sure you get your favorite flavor! read more

The best, best, best, best, best , best, best, best, best, best little bakery around! Cinnamon, Apple fritter, chocolate cake donuts are 2nd to none. Great bread, cakes, cookies.... What else do you need? read more

Their service is great, and their pastries ok; a solid B-. The staff is very polite and will answer any questions. They offer a wide variety of sweets: cakes, donuts, pastries, breads, etc. There's nothing I particularly adore, but I will say it can satisfy my sweet tooth when I'm in the area. I've tried breads, cookies, and donuts from here before. My fiancee and I were recently in the area searching for a wedding cake. They politely took our names and told us to pick up a sample cake the next day. We had a whole 5" cake (er about that size) to ourselves the next day as promised. That is the most amazing service we've experienced on our quest for the perfect wedding cake yet! The frosting was a little too thick and lardy for our tastes, but we loved the fact that it wasn't overly sweet, sugary, or grainy. The buttercream flavor was mild, too. The cake was pretty good. Just dense enough, but not quiiiiite the flavor we were looking for. We'd also like to note that we were confident in their designs, despite the outdated wedding cake photo album (some of their photos are not their work and come straight from the wedding cake decorating book, which seems like standard practice). read more

Best bakery around the Alsip,Blue Island, Crestwood area. Coffee cakes are phenomenal. Atomic cakes are family's favorite. Love every item I've tried. 5 big stars. read more

This place has something for everyone. If you don't like sweets, Iversen's is also a great place to purchase the newspaper, half & half & Metra commuter parking tokens. Oh..did I metion that the taffy apples (seasonal) are heavenly. read more

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Very, very good bakery (like Wolf's Bakery in Evergreen Park, IL) that has all sorts of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, donuts, pies. slices of pie, brownies and many other deserts and goodies too (some that may be sugar free as well, ask though)! Also bread that is quite good as well. They also have drinks, including soda pop, milk, apple juice, orange juice and coffee. All in all Iverson's Bakery is a nice little bakery in Blue Island, IL that is clean with a friendly staff and low prices. I give it 5/5 stars. read more

Excellent customer service! They treat you like family here. I like that they are open later than some bakeries, and there's always someone smiling when I come in! I LOVED their German chocolate cake! I shared some with friends and they were quite delighted. read more

Iversens is your typical old fashioned style bakery, that gives you the feel that you've stepped back in time. Everything that they make is excellent, whether you're talking about their cookies, cakes, pies, donuts, etc. Another must try at Iversens, even though they're only seasonal for Lent are their Paczki's! They are the absolute best! And take it from me, I'm half Polish so I know good Paczki! I always go for either the chocolate filled, strawberry filled, or cheese filled, but they're all good no matter what flavor you get so you can't go wrong. Iversens is a little hole-in-the-wall located on Western Ave. in downtown Blue Island on the west side of the one-way. If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, Iversens is your place! read more

Went in to just look aroumd..... Ended up buying some cookies and some doughnuts and were very pleased with them all. I will definitely be back and thanks for the awesome customer se read more

I have been buying items from Iversen's bakery for more than 20 years. Their products are always fresh. Their pastries are unbelievable. Their donuts are mouth watering, and their cookies are unchallenged. They also have a variety of fresh homemade breads, and we must not forget the coffee, hot chocolate, milk, juices and pop. My only displeasures are that they aren't open on Sundays and close so early on the days that they are open. I think 8:00p or 9:0p is the perfect time to close. Plus the fact that they run out of my favorite pastries so early in the day. SM Boyd I am from IL, not San Francisco, CA. read more

They helped us with a cake for a gender reveal blue for boy pink dough for girl very good cake, was a boy, not a big donut eater but if i step inside i buy donuts lots of treats to pick from. Best at 5 am. read more

Owners better teach the young girl how to treat customers. April 10th I had a bad experience with the young girl working late morning. Huffing and puffing and couldn't be bothered, last thing she wanted to be doing was helping me. Their baked goods are fine, but not worth being treated like a bother. read more