My wife and I went in for a large order of 10 pies (everything they had available) this Sunday,…read morewhich is the week of Christmas. As we walked in this place had a young boy and you girl working working the counter. Needless to say both were extremely inexperienced. Especially during the Christmas season and if they weren't they sure acted as if they were. I proceeded to order the remaining pies and when I asked if they could simply box 3 of the 10 pies up in a white box, the boy needed to seek "permission". When he came out he offered to charge extra. I replied "no problem, let's get them going". While he was in the middle of boxing them up another woman came in and ordered one of the pies. Rather than explain this to the young girl he stood there almost scared to say anything. We decided to watch this happen rather the interject since it was Christmas week. We honestly expected the staff member or boy to speak up and let the young girl know we had already ordered them. Well, he did not. And he then proceeded to tell us we were 2 pies short after waiting for 20 min with 4 customers within that time. We decided to just refuse the pies and thank him for the hospitality and left. Very disappointing and very disorganized. I absolutely recommend you avoid this bakery at all cost unless you want a single donut. Or until they decide to hire competent adult staff.

A super genuine excitement for going into the bakery today after calling in and finding out they…read moredid have the coffee cake I was looking for! A great option of a pumpkin soufflé Bundt cake sample on the front counter! I got my coffee cake and saw their holiday hours too. It's a cozy clean shop and the female workers are seasoned veterans of this shop and we're on point with their service.

I had a wonderful experience on my first visit to this establishment. I came across New Paradise…read morethrough their Instagram page and based on their featured content, I decided to check them out. That decision was worth the visit. I had delicious coffee, pastry, and gelato. I received good, friendly service. I had a cream and fruits filled croissant, coffee, and a cup of gelato with coconut and pistachio flavors. They were all delicious and pretty good. The gentleman who served me gave me a generous portion of their homemade gelato which was creamy and flavorful. I enjoyed my experience here. I liked the variety of pastries and other sweet treats this fime establishment had to offer. I definitely recommend checking them out.

It was our first time visiting the New Paradise Bakery. It's a nice bakery and has a lot of…read moredelicious looking sweets. It also has a dining room where you can sit and relax and enjoy your treats. The girl behind the counter was helpful and kind, and she prepared our cannolis fresh. We got traditional and pistachio cannolis, a mini cream puff, and some butter cookies. Everything was very tasty. I'd love to go back in the future and try their savory menu.

Never mind the line outside the door around this holiday time once she got inside, it was a very…read moreefficient process. They also had nice signage outside the door so people knew while they were waiting in line to deal with the holiday menu. They have a really cool train zooming above you when you get inside so keep an eye out for that and signs everywhere and delicious pastries everywhere the food looks beautiful. The people working there are happy and helpful. I was able to get two chocolate cake, donuts, and two cinnamon sugar donuts for my holiday breakfast. Everybody else is picking up orders and then adding onto those orders once they got there. But they have plenty of tasty treats. Someone even got a slice of turtle pie and then end up buying the whole darn turtle pie.

Had to stop & pick up lots of yummy cookies & cannolis to bring back to Las Vegas for my family…read moreEverything in this bakery is AMAZING Donuts are Delicious

As a quick update, the dark chocolate cocoa bombs will be available in the new year! Yay!read more

Preparing for my sister-in-laws wedding shower meant we needed to find the perfect centrepieces…read more Most people would opt for a beautiful flower arrangement but my mother-in-law and I wanted an edible centrepiece. Kristen created the most beautiful centrepieces I've ever seen. Most of the guests couldn't tell they were cupcakes until we made the announcement. She even made a cake for the soon to be bride and groom to practice on for the big day. We opted for an array of cupcake flavours: chocolate, red velvet, lemon, banana, and vanilla. All of the flavours were highly complimented by the guests. We even asked for her to use a different holder to go with our rustic theme. Kristin accepted the challenge and found the most perfect rustic vessel to use. I would highly recommend Kristin to anyone. I look forward to working with her in the future.

Had the cabbage salad and the ABC mix plate. Food came out quickly, and everything was absolutely…read moredelicious with generous portions. Can't wait to come back!

I was at the pool with my granddaughter and my daughter who is pregnant across the street from this…read moreestablishment. We decided oh it's a bakery let's go see what we can get. By the way it's 95 degrees out. As soon as we walked in the vibe was off. We asked the lady at the register if they had ice cream who was rude and said no. So services sucked!' My daughter asked to use the restroom which she then said no it's not a public bathroom and we said well we were going to purchase something she had said no gave an attitude and we walked out. Just when u think customer service is a given it was not. It felt a little racist toward us as customers who won't be going there ever. Btw all these reviews are old think again

My maid of honor and I went for a cake tasting not too long ago. They are located very close to…read morewhere we live and we knew just where it was. Except when we got there we were confused - the only thing on that block was the old, closed Gladstone Bakery and nothing else that even resembled a business, much less a bakery. Figuring I got the address wrong, I started to head back to the car when a guy comes out of an old, beat-up, unmarked door. He sees us standing there and says "oh, you looking for Baking for the Taking? In here". Well, once inside it was a very clean, modern kitchen, but what the heck? Could we have a sign on the door - any sign - considering this was a rather sketchy looking building exterior? It was like being granted access to some kind of speakeasy...say the password and all that spy shit. Doesnt make sense! The cakes we tried were fantastic, and the girls working there were very nice. Unfortunately they turned out to be a high quote due to a lot of "upcharges"; for everything from changing the height of a tier to adding fruit. Plus the cake decorator had a very heavy hand - meaning, if you are looking for tiny, delicate decorations, dont come here, her style is better suited to big, chunky designs.

I have ordered cakes from here on several occasions…read more About 18 months ago I ordered 2 cakes from here. First of all the cakes looked amazing! The birthday boy was big into cards s The owner of the bakery drove my cakes all the way out to Arlington Heights where my party was. One of the cakes was a lemon (yes, this birthday party had some seniors in attendance) and the other was a magnificent chocolate cake. That party was almost 2 years ago and I still get people asking me for baking for the takings number. If you want your guests to be raving how great the cake was, Baking for the Taking is the way to go!

Hands down, the BEST sourdough bread and pastries ever. Never did I think I would speak so…read morepassionately about English Muffins but I find myself doing so on a weekly basis haha. I can't help but make a purchase just about every week. It's a staple- not only for me, but my coworkers as well. Anyone that has tried Fresh Bakes by Mary gets hooked immediately. I've been a loyal customer for a few holidays now and it's my go-to gift every time. At this point, it's requested. We enjoy a slice of toast a couple times a week and like to jazz up English muffins. Whether it's a breakfast sandwich, avocado or egg toast, butter & jam, or pizza- we reach for a slice every time! We absolutely love it. I also have to add that this is the first time (and I've heard the same from others) that I don't feel bloated after eating a couple slices of her bread. Her double fermented method lets your body break it down easier and you don't get that heavy feeling- a great option for diabetics. She makes it convenient by sending a reminder text on Tuesday noon when the orders open and you have until Wednesday 8:30pm to place your order. Pickups are on Saturdays from 8-noon and scheduled. Orders are conveniently placed in a shed on the left side of her home. Her prices are fair with the competition and quality goods EVERY time. She's a professional and you can taste it in every bite!

Found this gem on Yelp and so glad that I did! Have tried a few things and have shared with…read morefriends. All of it delicious - from the bread to the English muffins to the cinnamon rolls. The process of ordering and pick up is very easy and contactless. Order from the menu and pay online. You choose a time to pick up on Saturday. Drive over and get your order all bagged up in the small shed on the side of the garage. So glad this is in the neighborhood!

Sweet tooth kicked in after a morning hockey skate out in Rosemont. Yelp quickly answered with…read moreamazing bread and cakes. Right on the corner opposite the metra with plenty of street parking. When I entered I knew it was going to be good. Plenty of housemade breads and cakes throughout the shop. The ladies were super nice and accommodating. In and out in no time. You could sit inside to hangout too. I went with the slice of chocolate raspberry and the pistachio chocolate tart. Chocolate raspberry slice was very moist and full of raspberry with every bite. The pistachio chocolate tart had a fluffy and creamy top with a not too dense tart. Perfect bite every time. Well worth the stop!

Stopped in today to get a warm drink because it was a bit chilly and ended up leaving with several…read morepastries as well. I got their cinnamon chai, which was amazing. That alone was worth the five stars. The pastries were ok, but they wouldn't be the reason I stopped here. They sell bread and I'd be interested in trying that, but what I'm really looking forward to is paczki day--it's an old school Polish bakery, and I expect they know how to do a good paczki! They aren't just a grab-and-go place; they have several tables around and they have some food beyond the pastries. I saw them preparing a sandwich or two, and they had some pepperoni pizza and savory pastries when I was here. There's no dedicated lot, but there's street parking all around as well as a municipal lot or nearby and it's kiddy-corner from the Des Plaines Metra station.

Oh man, it's so hard to exercise self control to avoid this stall when walking into H Mart. I've…read morenever had a bad pastry here and they're not easy on the wallet. Pastries are fresh, light, never too sweet, and well packaged. These are great to treat yourself or even ask them to box up as a gift when visiting friends or loved ones. Their cream filled croissants and tarts with fruits are awesome. I recently tried their seasonal caramel pretzel donut and it was Devine.... Fluffy light donut with a thin caramel glaze filled with whipped airy custard... already thinking about getting another one. The chocolate dipped rollie croissant with chocolate whipped cream inside is delicious too. The ladies always kindly package my pastries carefully too which I appreciate.

About a 1-1.5: This Paris Baguette is located inside HMart, and while there is a frequent flow of…read morepatrons, their items are just never fresh and always stale! The staff are also unhelpful, and the way the bakery is set up is just not conducive to moving around. No dice, PB. +stale items +located inside HMart +ample parking

I came here to buy a flan for my husband's birthday and WOW! The flavor was so rich with each bite…read more It was my first time going to this location for desserts and certainly will not be my last. There are a variety of cakes and desserts and will stop by for future events.

Great pastries and cakes. Very nice people working there. Price is very good too compared to other…read morebakeries