Jennivee's new space is glorious! There's so much room if you want to eat in. We got a half dozen cupcakes, 2 cake slices and a cookie. The cake kept all week! Brooklyn Blackout was very chocolaty and the coconut was true to taste, and didn't taste artificial with coconut extract. I loved the bad and boujee cupcake the best! The staff was so kind and pleasant :) made for a sweet visit! read more

I got a slice of the purple velvet and a cup of the drip coffee. Both were very good. The purple velvet was just the right amount of sweet, and it was so soft. This place is a great place to do some work, but it's not really set up for a bunch of laptops. There aren't that many outlets. It's a great place to catch up with friends and try out different slices though :) read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - Purple Velvet Slice - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow! The endless options of cakes and pastries is overwhelming. We decided to get the ube dark chocolate cake and definitely underestimated how large the slice would be. It was HUGE! Super rich and creamy and not too sweet at all! The ambience was also really cute we loved the service! read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - Ube dark chocolate cake - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Please look at my previous reviews. It still all stands. At 8pm on this Friday night it's hoping. The cakes, cup cakes and pastries all look divine and taste just as good. Great place to hang out. read more

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The chocolate croissant was very small and so overpriced. I am amazed that people will pay these prices. I will not be back.

I bought a cake for one of my parents' birthdays and everyone loved it! Stopped in recently to pick up cupcakes for my birthday celebration. I purchased six - purple velvet, tres leches, brooklyn blackout, black'n white, and main squeeze (lemon). Everyone again, loved them! I personally tried five out of the six cupcakes. I liked the black'n white one best - chocolate cake, vanilla swiss buttercream and dark chocolate shavings but I don't think you can wrong with any of them. The purple velvet was a bit mild, I expected to taste more of the ube flavor but still tasted good. I will be back at Jennivee's for the next birthday celebration! read more

Cutest bakery around with amazing flavor combinations! This new location is big, open, and super adorable. Staff is super helpful and the baked goods are so incredibly good. read more

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Yum! Excellent cupcakes! If you like Pandan you must try their Pandan cupcakes! The cake itself is Pandan with It fresh slices of coconut in the center and Pandan mousse on top with a toasted coconut garnish. Not too sweet, moist with a little chew in the center thanks to the coconut. Nice vibe. Decor is a sort of old school soda fountain chic. Music is at the right level. And the people working behind the counter are seriously adorable! Gave it an extra half star because of them. There's really nothing NOT to like about the place. Wait I'm going to go get one to go :) read more

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Was disappointed to find out they didn't have the ferrero cake when we went there today. Tried their Guinness fudge cake and baileys Irish cream cake today...WOW. If you like chocolate, especially on the dark side, you can't go wrong with either one. The fudge was a bit too packed for me and more fudgy than cakey whereas the baileys was moist and light. Jennivee's did it again! read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - Bailey's Irish cream cake and Guinness fudge cake - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Place is bright, clean and beautiful. We were the beginning of a rush. We got 7 different things not including the coffee. Server was sweet and wonderful. A couple people picked up whole cakes and the rest were getting individual yummies. This place is close to Wrigley Field and I came from the La Grange area to get this. It looked great on the website and it damn sure delivered. I think people definitely need to check out these cakes if they are all as naughty as that coconut cake. read more

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I had heard so much about this place. So when I was passing by and there was an open parking spot, I thought tis the time to spot by. Lived that there was a concrete ramp to the door for accessibility. They had a cute seating area with plenty of tables. It felt like a space that a little girl would love with the chandelier, pink and frills. There wasn't many people there so I was quickly helped. In deciding between the Lil Gent (carrot cake) cupcake and the raspberry pistachio, the latter was recommended. It was the prettier of the two so why not. I enjoyed the raspberry pistachio cupcake. Given the height, I used a fork to be able to get both cake and the mousse at the same time. The cake by itself was okay; not too dense, but also not a pronounced flavor profile. As a buttercream or cream cheese frosting girl, I was surprised at how much I liked the mousse. The cake, raspberry mousse and crushed pistachios paired well in a bite. read more

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I recently tried Pandan flavored treats in Thailand for the first time, so when I saw it on the menu I absolutely had to try it! The cupcake was delicious! It was very dense and moist cake, and the frosting was flavorful but not overly sweet. It is hard to find Pandan flavored treats as good as it was in Thailand but this was very good! The interior is very clean and beautiful. Plenty of seating to enjoy your treats. One cupcake was all that we had but we will definitely be back to try a cake slice and some gelato in the near future! read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - Pandan cupcake - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was looking for a new bakery to try for my wife's birthday. I was getting a little bored with our current bakery. Jennivee's did not disappoint!! I ordered the 8" Scarlett Cake. The cake was one of the best we've had in a long time! Frosting was great and the cake was very moist. Can't wait to get the Ube Chiffon cake for my daughter's birthday in a couple of months. They also have a great selection of cupcakes and bars. read more

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The cake and pastry selection here is amazingly expansive and diverse. I've never seen so many unique and creative combinations of Asian/Asian-inspired flavors before in Chicago; it's a very welcomed addition to the city! I ordered a buko pandan (pandan + coconut) cake from here 2 weeks in advance. The pick up was seamless and the cake looked and tasted great. It was perfectly moist, light, and it wasn't overly sweet. I was a fan and hope to be back again in the future to try their other smaller pastry items as well as their other flavor combinations! read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - buko pandan cake - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So glad to see Jennivee's expand into a second location! The first shop has been one of my favorite bakeries for years- be it a celebration, pick-me-up cupcake, or pretty much any occasion, the time is always right for a visit. The second shop is over twice the size of the original and decorated beautifully! There is much more seating room, and customers were already chatting with friends over cupcakes on opening weekend like it was their regular spot. The pastry cases were huge and offered even more options than the original shop, including pork buns, ensaimada, and savory scones. This time, I tried the horchata and brown butter frosted banana cupcakes. Both were absolutely divine! I love how light Jennivee's signature mousse frosting is, and the horchata was no exception. The cinnamon was not too overpowering and I loved that the cake was soaked in milk to add a tres leches-like touch. The brown butter frosting on the second was a decadent buttercream, and paired so well with the nuttiness and lightly sweet banana cake. Excited to see where things go for this new outpost, and will definitely be back soon! read more

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The first time I went to Jennivee's they were closed & locked up when they were supposed to be open according to their window signage. The second time was actually similar in that the doors were locked but we saw someone inside, then they came out and said they had to leave, threw on a backpack and ran off. Listen, stuff happens and the third time was the charm for me when I finally got to try their treats. Ube is one of my most favorite flavors in the land. It doesn't hurt that it's a beautiful shade of purple when freshened up but it really does have a delicious flavor to it, too. The Purple Velvet Ube Cupcake is good but mine was a bit dry. I have a feeling this won't be like in the full cake size, but it was a little sad for me. I very much enjoyed the brownie, though! It's a cute little shop and I wouldn't mind going back to try more of their beautiful offerings. read more

I ordered cupcakes here, and their strawberry cheesecake filling is simply amazing. You can try mango or vanilla, and the chocolate one is also incredible. This is definitely one of my favorite places to go for sweets. read more

These cakes are delicious! There's a lush, colorful array of cakes and cupcakes of chocolate, citrus and other creative varieties in the display case. The featured flavor is ube, the purple root vegetable with a Filipino edge, so that color is a highlight. Besides that, my friends enjoyed the Irish creme layer cake, which was delicious. My pistachio noir (great name!) cupcake was moist chocolate cake with a beautiful green frosting with pistachio nuts. A great flavor combination anytime! Great bakery cafe! read more

My husband bought me a Red Velvet cake to celebrate my 65 th birthday. It was absolutely the best birthday cake I have ever had. He had it delivered by a friend to the restaurant where we celebrating it. Everyone who ate the cake loved it. Thank you, Jennivee's. read more

Slightly overpriced. $10 for one cookie and one small cupcake. The young female with the nose ring and dark short hair was very rude. I reached for a (wrapped) chocolate chip cookie and she says "please do not touch the cookies!" Then don't display your cookies where I can reach them. I asked if there was carrot cake or brownies and she kept repeating "if you don't see it we don't have it." Thanks, I'm just asking. I'll find another bakery just as good. read more

Jennivee's is my absolute favorite cake place! The $9 cake slices are worth every penny, and I always leave with atleast one on every visit. Cupcakes are $4.70 now, and there are about 20 flavors to choose from every day. My favorite flavor right now is bittersweet chocolate. The crumb on that cake is - chef's kiss - perfect! Slightly dense, but not too heavy, and not as light and fluffy as a chiffon cake would be. Paired with the bittersweet chocolate frosting, it's perfection. My new year goal is order a full size cake in that flavor to celebrate (occasion TBD, LOL). Other flavors you can't go wrong with are the ube and anything with a chocolate cake (chocorazz, cookies 'n cream, strawberry chocolate). I haven't tried the carrot cake or red velvet yet here but plan to at the next chance. Thanks Jennivee's for making my day anytime I stop in! read more

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Variety of delicious pastries AND open late?! Ample seating and super cute interior? I didn't try their coffee but I love that it's an option. It seems like a lovely place to catch up with a friend or have a nice little reading sesh. read more

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STALE CUPCAKES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY. VERY STALE... I live down the street in Lincoln Park and I decided to go there on Valentine's Day and I couldn't believe how hard my carrot cupcake was. The flavor was very decent but the cupcake was very hard and I love cake and I love cupcakes and I have to say this was the hardest cupcake that I've ever eaten I left your voicemail on message. Nobody returned my call. Someone later told me to email a particular email address and I did this and nobody responded. I don't think anybody gives a damn. Humility is the key to a great business. They'll never have my business again. read more

This might be one of the best bakeries in Chicago. I say this based on pure enjoyment, I'm no baking expert. But the cupcakes we got were just so phenomenal I can't imagine there are many places better than this. When you go, explore the huge assortment of cupcakes, get a coffee or one of the many other beverages and enjoy at one of the tables in their nice clean open seating area. I'd like to try ordering a whole cake next read more

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I recently had a cake made by them for my birthday, and it was SOOOO GOOD! The decorations came out great, and everyone at my party loved the Chobeh Cheesecake Cake (which is chocolate and ube) a flavor combination I didn't know I needed in my life. I highly highly highly recommend this bakery because it's simply the best!! read more

Delicious cupcakes!!! Took one star off just cuz price is a TAD high even compared to other specialty cupcake places, but I will say these are up there in flavor and selection. The cake portion was very moist. I got the chocolate burst one and it was very decadent but not overly sweet. Love the outdoor seating area but not much indoor seating area so something to keep in mind in these cold months. They also serve coffee and hot chocolate. read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything looked delicious! I came later on a weeknight and ordered a scoop of the hazelnut ice cream. You're able to try samples of their ice cream - I also tried their Brooklyn Blackout (chocolate) and vanilla bean ice cream. All flavors were really good. My friends recommend their cupcakes and cookies with their unique flavors. The interior is super cute and spacious. I'll have to come back to try their other goods. read more

I've long been a fan of the original location, but this new expanded spot is magical! They now have plenty of space for sitting to enjoy your cake, and the selections of cupcakes and cakes have increased tremendously. Plus, now they have gelato and coffee! Everything tastes as amazing as it did before, and the cake slice size appears to be just as plentiful. Overall, highly recommend and can't wait to come back! read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - Cakes! - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Oh my goodness, what a fantastic bakery! I never managed to stop in at their old location, but their new location on Halsted is impressive. They have plenty of room for sitting with a cup of coffee and dessert, and large cases with their beautifully displayed bakery products. They routinely have a dozen cupcake varieties available. Unusual but delicious flavors include Mango Cream, Lil Gent (carrot, pineapple walnut), Tres Leches, Brown Butter Banana, and Purple Velvet (they're known for their ube-flavored baked goods)--and they're all beautifully decorated and fairly priced. Jennivee's also offered sky-high cake slices, brownies, cookies, ice cream and coffee drinks. You can also pre-order full-sized cakes. Everything is fresh and delicious, and the servers are friendly and delightful. This is a great place to go to relax with a treat for a while, or to take out. Go, go, go!! read more

The cake is delicious. I am not complaining about that. We ordered 3 cakes here in the last week. They were all absolutely amazing. However, the price is outrageous. We asked for a custom cake. They did a great job making it look just right. We were quoted $350 for the cake. A little pricey for sure, but we figured it would be a nice big cake for the party we were having. It was so small. And it was $350 (cake pictured below) what an expensive disappointment! read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Their pastries are delicious! Our cashier was really nice and helped us by providing us recommendations, they also told us about the seasonal pastries. There are tables so it's great for a hang out with friends or to sit, sip a coffee, eat a delicious cake and read a book. read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This bakery is the bomb! A friend remarked that their Lemon Squeeze cupcakes are life changing. She wasn't wrong. The cake is most, the icing is rich, and flavor combinations give delight. And everything was beautifully decorated. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - Delicious cupcakes - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a brig and delightful bakery and it's open late on weekends! Perfect for an after dinner treat. Plenty of room to sit and stay awhile and it's even BYOB! Great variety of cupcakes favors including all the traditional favorites and fun options like purple velvet (ube) and mango cream. Will be back when our sweet tooth craving kicks in again! read more

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I haven't physically been to the location but a friend had been raving about their cupcakes. He finally brought some to a birthday dinner at a friend's house and I can't say how delicious they were. We had tasted the Ube, Mango and Carrot cake and all were perfection. I'm not even a carrot cake fan and it was so delicious. Fortunate I am not close by to this place so my waist will thank me but now I know where to go when I need to satisfy my sweet tooth. read more

Most fabulous bakery! I love that they got a bigger space and now offer even more deliciousness. Service is quick, order up front and they give you your order straightaway. My usual order is the purple velvet and mango but this visit I gave the brown butter banana cupcake a try and it blew me away. I have to add it to my favorites. Highly recommend taking a cake for a special occasion. read more

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Happened upon this perfect spot for a bday treat with my son and was blown away by the selection and deliciousness of their cupcakes. Adorable place, and amazing customer service as well. 10/10 will definitely return to my new favorite Chicago bakery, (regretting I didn't buy hazelnut bomb for home...) read more

The atmosphere is simply amazing. I really wanted cupcakes, and their cupcakes are truly delicious in texture and sweetness. The service was quite fast. I recommend ordering the cakes here, but it was quite pricey, but I think it's okay to treat yourself sometimes. read more

we came back very fast for more after our last time here and we came back stronger than ever. assembled an avengers team. mango, hazelnut, chocolate, strawberry, mint, vanilla...... everything was too too too..........too too good. i love how every single one of the cakes has the most perfect amount of sweetness for me. cakes that I can not get sick of eating!! read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After pondering the irresistible display of endless desserts, I ordered a slice of Purple Velvet Cake late on a Saturday night. The cafe wasn't too busy, but nonetheless service was quick and easy. I love the lighting, decorations, and mini Photo Booth-type area in the corner of the bakery! This place is a must for anybody visiting from out of town - thanks, Jennivee! read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - Front - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Some of the most delicious cake I have had in the city and I don't even like cake like that. Excellent texture, both in the crumb and the icing. Not overly sweet, and not heavy (it's very light actually!). The ambiance is very retro and cozy - it was a good place to hang out and chat with friends. I love that it closes at 10PM as it can be tough to get baked goods late in the day. They have an expansive and unique variety of flavors, including many Filipino type flavors. I had the carrot cake and purple velvet cupcakes. Both yummy in their own way! I look forward to coming back and trying more. The slices of cake looked great too. read more

Jennivee’s Bakery - carrot cake - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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