stopped in (finally) to pick up a few treats to entertain guests coming for coffee. Great…read moreassortment to choose from.. difficult even, but we were able to fill a box to everyone's enjoyment. I really liked the assortment of cakes, pies, cookies and more available and will certainly be back again.. and again. A suggestion: While I was intrigued by the sandwich board I had no way to know what the sandwich would look like. Bread? pandora? Ciabatta? 6", 8", 10", 12"... or bread loaf slices? So my suggestion is they get some photos taken or make a few sandwiches wrapped and ready to grab n go. Make one of each and see what sells. I'd use sandwiches as a way to bring in customers who will then purchase a pastry or cookie.. or come back when they need something sweet. sorry, no photos... pastries were gone too fast and they were delicious.

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.

O M G ! Every and I…read moremean every sweet treat here is crazy good ! From long John's to canoli filled donuts it crazy good. And the gals that work here are always awesome If you've never been here put it on the to do list I just had my coffee and a vanilla long John and tho I feel guilty I know that feeling will fade quickly Yum yum for the tum tum Enjoy

What an amazing place to come in when you need some fresh bread to bake off or a new loaf of…read moresourdough bread that they now are making. I can't say enough about the service here. It's wonderful and thoughtful. They'll leave Frost a doughnut if they don't have a cinnamon sugar. And it's cute and clean and decorated like a real bakery! But there's no prices on the donuts. I learned today about a custard filled doughnut... that usually is gone pretty quickly... luckily some guy in line asked about it

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!

The cheddar jalapeño has been my favorite bread from her. Addictive, sometimes with a surprising…read moreamount of heat. But last week she debuted a gingerbread loaf and I gotta tell ya I was knocked off my feet. I'm not a huge gingerbread person but this is vying for the cheddar jalapeño for the top spot in my view. It's sweet but not cloying, and almost a brown sugar taste more than gingerbread. Truly one of the best breads I've ever had.

Breads and pastries made fresh every day They have slices of…read morequiche and pizza as well as sandwiches on the blackboard near the back. Good coffee and tea. Friendly and efficient service. The quality is outstanding A cozy, busy gem

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.

Always love coming to this place. They're breadth are always so fluffy so soft they don't skimp on…read morefeelings and one thing I discovered recently is so far they have the best Tiramisu that I've ever tasted, their tiramisu is a cake slice it's not in a cup just a heads up. Their cakes are pretty good too a little bit on the pricey side but you honestly won't see them anywhere else. Service was good quick and the place is buzzing it's busy it's inside a grocery but they do have their own store somewhere else. Definitely coming back no question about that but if you haven't tried this place, it is a must try bakery! Happy Eating!

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.