3.5 stars Walking in their pastries look amazing and I was so excited to try. Upon trying, I was disappointed. We got a half round cake coated in white chocolate. It was dry. Ordered a cinnamon pastry, dry. Then we tried another flaky pastry, even more dry. Taste of all though were good so if they weren't dry it had the potential to be good. Full cake was better but their whipped buttercream is super duper sweet. The cake was yummy (ever so slightly dry) but the extremely sweet buttercream was crazy sweet and our guests were removing it. Has potential if their items weren't a bit dry! read more

This bakery located in downtown Antioch is absolutely delicious. I ordered my wedding cake from there and it did not disappoint. The most awesome part about ordering this cake was that I received a complimentary top tier to my cake on my first wedding anniversary. We just celebrated this and the cake tasted exactly the same. The memories of my wedding day flooded back and I was so grateful that Lovin Oven included this with my order. read more

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Date of visit: May 2, 2026 I had heard about this place but this was the first time I had been able to experience it for myself. The location is large, with a fair amount of underused or unused space, which made me wonder if they did things differently prior to COVID and just never went back, like a lot of places. My peanut butter cookie was very good and a great price--it's the other items that will set you back a ways! The chocolate dipped rice Krispy treat was also good but may be off putting for some given that it's chocolate dipped chocolate! Staff was nice though it can get a little convoluted given how massive the case is, makes it hard to select and browse at the same time. read more

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We have been going to Lovin Oven for over 20 years . Love all there cakes and they have a wide range of pastries to choose from such as cupcakes, cookies, danish etc. There buttercream frosting is always amazing and smooth and buttery. The ambiance is bright and welcoming with the display counter, and a small cafe on the right. The cafe offers breakfast and lunch menu items. I have had the quiche, breakfast croissant, and monte Cristo. All were delicious. The service is always helpful when ordering your pastries to go or your cafe item . read more

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It's takes 20 minutes to get an order for average food. No organizing at all people are walking around while the line gets longer they must like to see people in line read more

The service has always been terrible but at least you got a decent sized chunk of cake for your money. Not anymore! They are reducing the size of cake by about 1/3 and will no longer be receiving any of my money. I hate getting ripped off! read more

First of all, the staff is extremely delightful to deal with. The carrot cake is the best carrot cake that I have ever had in my life! They have other incredible baked goods, including coffee, cakes, breads, and other amazing treats. you can tell that they use the best of ingredients. read more

My favorite bakery cafe place! The sandwiches and quiche are awesome . I love the the cupcakes bread I order cakes for special occasions . The service is friendly and nice. It is a spacious clean pleasing place to get bakery or eat in . Hours recently changed . Closed on Mondays Senior discount available . read more

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Stopped by Lovin Oven for a few treats. I picked up a lemon poppy seed muffin, a cheese kolacky, tiramisu, snickerdoodle cookie, and a turtle brownie. This was about $15 which seemed reasonable. The muffin was surprisingly amazing. I wish I got a few others to try. Loved the cheese kolacky. Tiramisu was perfect as always. The turtle brownie reminded me of an upscale cosmic brownie because of the texture but the flavor was better. The only item I didn't care for was the snickerdoodle cookie. It was crispy and crunchy and had an odd flavor. I've bought this cookie a few times because I have a bad memory and didn't recall not liking it. Oh well. 4/5 items being great isn't bad at all. I'd recommend their muffins and tiramisu for sure! read more

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I'd been going there and buying their products for many years until I had to give up driving due to a spinal issue. My daughter now picks up whatever I would like. She loves them also. Everything I've tried has always been great! No problems ever. The folks there are friendly and very helpful. I don't know how they do it but other breads make my stomach hurt, their bread doesn't do this nor do any of their other products. A pound of butter cookies disappears in short order, they seem to melt in one's mouth. Their cakes? They're fantastic. I'm a chocoholic who really doesn't like fruit combined with chocolate but after receiving a birthday cake with raspberry filling I'm hooked for life! The cakes are light and moist at once and the buttercream frosting has a delightfully silky feeling. I really can't say enough about this bakery. I've lived elsewhere during my lifetime and have been to different bakeries and major grocery store bakeries too and none have produced such consistently great products as Lovin' Oven! read more

They have the best German chocolate brownies I've ever had and the whole array of fresh baked treats is amazing and there's always plenty of space and hot coffee read more

Delicious sweets and treats! It's a locally owned chain with a new space with plenty of seating to meet up for coffee and goodies. The breakfast menu is small but lovely. The local pride is evident in the warm and helpful service. Not a bad bite in the house! read more

We hadn't been here in some time but the cookies and coffee cake remain delicious. Very clean facilities and very attentive service

Lovin Oven is a great place for a cake or a sweet treat. Their assortment of sweets is large and the staff are friendly.

The only thing that stops me from giving this place a five star rating is that their bread game is weak. Cakes and other pastries, top notch availability. Bread varieties like sourdough and croissants, and after thought. I've gone there twice now to see if anything was available and each time there was barely anything available. This is not a bad thing for a shop that specializes in cakes and other treats, just disappointing for me. Their cafe also gets top marks for variety. The shop overall gets the highest praise for their excellent employees. I went there yesterday for a light lunch (and a loaf of sourdough or some croissants) and had a delicious panini, chips, and a cup of hot chocolate. The eating area was clean and comfy. The store also hosts small events as I witnessed a senior book club meeting. There is a seemingly nice bookshelf if you want to grab something to read whike you laze about. There is available outdoor seating that I couldn't use like I wanted to since the weather man failed to predict the rain. Overall this place gets my highest recommendation if you want/need cake and other sweets, or just want to stop by for breakfast or lunch. read more

One of my favorite bakeries after having experienced the product for the first time when referred by our wedding venue for our wedding cake. As there is not a location too close to my home (which is actually a good thing), we do enjoy when we are in the area of Round Lake or Antioch. I can not say there is anything I've tried that I do not like. The price maybe, but you have to pay for the good stuff. My all time favorite is the chocolate cupcakes. The facilities are always clean and the staff is kind even under the pressure of many people waiting in line. .... the goods are just that delicious. It's worth the wait. Dont miss the opportunity to sit in the deli area at the Antioch location and enjoy a sandwich! read more

I was just there they have no chocolate chip cookies try there other cupcakes they were stale. They've downsized on servings in raising the price I will not go here anymore this place is completely shit. read more

I lived in the area for 22 years. I adored your bakery. I would buy the wrapped cookies all the time for birthdays or just because you always had fun cookies whether it be baseball season football season or summer with lots of fun summer cookies, smiley faces, watermelon, beach, balls, etc. imagine my surprise when I come all the way from Phoenix to visit the area and I go to my favorite bakery and not only the one in Antioch but the one in Round Lake Beach, you have zero cookies but I would give to anybody. I wanted to bring some back for my grandkids, but nope, you guys had nothing The only cookies you had were white Sox ((What about the Cubs?). and Father's Day, and it was after Father's Day that I was there. Talk about a complete disappointment. I am really saddened to see how far off you guys are from what you used to be. I even started unfollowing you on social media. You guys gotta do better. read more

A heaven for those with a sweet tooth. Everything looked phenomenal. I just wanted a little something for the nurses station for their fine work at this rehab center. I selected a couple of boxes of the sugared brownie bites. Looked amazingly appetizing!! Looks like they also provide a specialty cake service. I can only imagine how delicious those would be. read more

Lovin Oven Cakery - Sugared Brownie Bites - Bakeries Near Me - Antioch, Illinois

I had a hard time deciding what to ordered for lunch after shopping in the stores on a raining day. They have items ranging cakes, cookies, donuts, pies, breads, and breakfast/early lunch menu. My choices which both good apple pie and this chocolate mini cake. They have some grab and go items. Staff was friendly and helpful. read more

The experience was fine but I just can't go there anymore. Cakes are OVER the top expensive. They are dry and more frosting than cake. They need to do better. read more

I just had some fantastic tasting sourdough bread. I suggest that everyone should give it a try. I toasted a slice and put cheese and some jalapeño peppers on it. Very tasty ! read more

From the cake tasting experience to the final product, we have nothing but great things to say about Lovin Oven! Our wedding guests raved about the cake and it disappeared quickly after we set it out. We will be back to try more bakery items and redeem a replica of the top tier of our wedding cake for our first anniversary (such a creative perk for ordering here!) read more

Lovin Oven Cakery - Vanilla wedding cake with Oreo filling - Bakeries Near Me - Antioch, Illinois

Wonderful bakery with delicious cakes but if you have a problem good luck getting management to reply. I ordered a Queen Anne cake which is typically decorated with beautiful scroll work. The girl who took my order did not seem knowledgeable when taking my order. My husband picked up the cake and did not ask to see it. When he got home I noticed the cake was not decorated as it should have been and looked very plain. The next day after serving it, I contacted the Antioch store and asked to speak to a manager. I was told that was not possible and to send an email instead. I was not even given a name. After a week I never received a reply. Called again. Told i had to send an email addressed to management. Sent another email and again no reply. Horrible customer service not only by an employee not familiar with placing a cake order but also by it's unresponsive management. read more

It's so disorganized!!! They always take two or more people before me(even though I am next) making me feel invisible. The items aren't worth the disrespect from the lady behind the counter either.. she passed my once...Helped someone else. I explained my frustration and she stated, "your in luck you have me today"... well you passed me several times. Product and ambiance so not worth it! read more

Not sure what is going on with Lovin Oven! Ordered Paczki's for Fat Tuesday, when I cut open the apricot flavored this is what I found - barely any filling! Very disappointing and for $3.95 a piece not worth it. Will no be coming back here anytime soon. read more

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it would be nice if they answered their phones first of all. the prices are through the roof, and the cakes aren't as good as they used to be. read more

Ordered a cake for my daughters birthday and it did not disappoint. From the design, the service and the taste it was all wonderful. It made my daughter so happy. The cake was moist and not too sweet which was very enjoyable. read more

I love Lovin Oven. I used to live in the area and would order from there all the time. Now I live in California but needed cupcakes for my sisters birthday. I have never ordered and didn't know what info the needed. I called in and the first lady that helped me was not very helpful. She didn't explain the options or process very well. When I called in to place the order, the second lady that helped me was very helpful. She found the email I sent in, helped me order the cupcakes and understood I was ordering from 2000 miles away. I hear the cupcakes were delicious as always. Thank you for making her birthday wonderful! read more

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I have not had something here that I didn't like. From the breads to the banana crème pie to the pumpkin roll, everything has tasted great. We had breakfast on a weekday and that was good too. On the weekends, it is BUSY. Only reason for 4/5 is their lack of processes - use the number system! Regardless, I'll be back. read more

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The donut and the danish were great. The soft drinks our fountain drinks out of a Coca-Cola freestyle machine. Unfortunately, when we got there, the café was closed. And then I waited 25 minutes to be serviced by an employee to buy the donuts. They have a ticket system, but they were not pulling it and the place is clean and, taken care of. I give the place one star for service. The rest of it is good. read more

What a treat Lovin Oven Cakery is! (Pun intended!) My manager mentioned that I needed to stop in to this place when I was in the area. It was 100% worth it! What tasty treats they sell. There's a lot of variety in their desserts, so you won't leave empty handed. Inside there is plenty of space to sit, as well as a more high end area to discuss wedding cakes. The only disappointment is that the cafe with real food had very limited hours. Because of that, they didn't have any drinks other than water on hand. I would have enjoyed getting a sandwich and soda over just treats. (I know-- I'm weird that way!) Something to also pick up while there are their locally made dog treats! They're delicious-- the dog loves them! Overall, it's a nice atmosphere! read more

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very disappointed that you changed your café my elderly mother and I used to enjoy eating lunch there bad business decision. This will affect your bakery business too. read more

Talk about some sweet treats! My family and I went on a road trip for Chicago and we decided to gas up at a mobile gas station in Antioch along the way, we discovered in the Mobile gas station there was a bakery with some of the coolest looking cake treats we've seen in a while. We proceeded to buy a red velvet slice and two double chocolate slices and we loved each and every choice. The cakes were fresh and the perfect balance of flavor, they looked great which was what initially attracted us to them! Thank you again for these amazing cakes read more

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The outside is inviting. Just driving by you know this place was created by someone's passion. There are so many pastry options. Nice panini variety to chose from. Staff is friendly and attend to everyone quickly. read more

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A large, clean, and inviting location in the heart of downtown Antioch. The selection of treats will not disappoint. The cost was average and the service was above average with smiles and patience for a team on indecisive baseball players. Thank you Lovin Oven, we will be back. read more

Bakery is fresh and very good! Service is great Ambiance is perfect indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Stumbling across this place was serendipitous. It's more superbakery than cute little neighborhood spot, but nonetheless it's bright and cheerful. In addition to the long bakery counter there is also a café and a wedding cake room. The variety of pastries, cakes, cookies, muffins and pies was astounding, with something to please everyone. Of course they will personalize cakes and cookies for any occasion. Some breads and rolls are available, but the majority of the baked goods are aimed at the sweet tooth. Sugar-free items are available, too; it's best to call ahead. We took home a pound of sugar-free rugelach, which went very quickly. We arrived there shortly before 2 PM, just as the café was winding down for the day, but the tempting menu of several breakfast and lunch items assures that we will eventually return for a meal. read more

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The food was delicious and the treats were spectacular! I would add that if you look at the menu online, you will find that the prices are lower than what they are when you go in. We asked about that and they weren't sure who maintained the website. However, I do recommend the place. read more

Our Favorite Bakery We had our 40th Anniversary cake made by Lovin Oven Bakery in Antioch, IL. Stephanie Gemino was our consultant and help guide us through the process of ordering it.. We had a few changes to our overall order and Stephanie's service was AWESOME. The cake was BEAUTIFUL and our guests raved about it. It was also great that Maravela's Banquets coordinates with Lovin Ovens for delivery to their events, ours included. We thank you for your service and we will continue to be customers. Rich and Saundra Sebben read more