There's something truly special about a bakery that has stood the test of time--and this one has been doing it right since the 1960s. With so many trendy, modern bakeries popping up everywhere, it's honestly refreshing to step back in time and experience what real, classic baked goods are supposed to taste like. Everything here is made with care--the cookies and pastries practically melt in your mouth. You can tell these recipes have been perfected over decades. The women working there are incredibly friendly and personable, which just adds to the charm. And if you're going for cookies, make sure you ask for the "Cookie Lady"--she really knows her stuff! Oh, and don't forget to check out the Employee of the Month... he's absolutely adorable If you're craving authentic, old-school bakery goodness, this place is a must-visit. read more

This bakery has incredible pastries that are not only eye catching but tummy pleasing as well. The cream puffs, eclairs and napoleons (my favorite) are reminiscent of the pastries served on the finest cruise lines. I recommend when in the area to stop in and enjoy the total ambiance. read more

Good bakery Good workers GREAT coffee I went around 11 and the donuts they gave me were fresh and warm

I live near Bourbonnais, so I used to frequent the Pearson's on North Street there until it closed last year. A few days ago, I was in Momence so I stopped at the Pearson's there for a loaf of limpa bread. The man said they didn't have any, but could have one for me tomorrow. I said "OK". The next morning I got a call from a woman who said that the Chicago Heights store forgot to send my loaf of limpa to Momence, but they could have one there for me tomorrow. Again, I said "OK". The next day I drove to the Pearson's Bakery in Momence and asked for my limpa bread. The woman handed me a loaf of bread in an opaque white plastic bag, and said it was "no charge" because they had "screwed up". I said "Thank you" and left. When I got home and took the bread out of the plastic bag, it had mold growing on it! Very bad, Pearson's. Makes me wonder if you have roaches in your flour bins. The Chicago Heights Health Department should be looking in on you. Gamal Svensk read more

everything is fresh and delicious. the people are friendly and they have a great selection. A neighborhood staple.

Coffee cakes are the best,and donuts are so good .If you love the bast from the past with going to a bakery this is one of the best!,,,

They did my cup cakes for my wedding and they where amazing the service was incredible

Had my wedding cake and my kids birthday cakes done perfectly by Marie for the past 30 years. Love to get a bunch of their finger pastries for any event we have. My son's graduation party was this past weekend, and everyone loved the pastries. We even get extra for guests to take some home. Always a delicious hit! read more

Been buying cakes/cookies since 1957! Loved the products then and love them now..ordered for many, many birthdays, graduations, and Mardi Gras occasions. Thanx Pearson's! read more

This quaint coffee shop/bakery is nice and cozy. I needed a dessert for a gathering and they were very nice and accommodating. The coffee was great and their donuts fresh. Unfortunately the cupcakes were very dry. No one ate them . I definitely recommend them with the on your way to work or let's stop by and have coffee spot. read more

Pearson's Bakery - Cupcakes (yellow) - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago Heights, Illinois

Love their carrot cake Would easily give 5 stars if it didn't have so many raisins. Texture and frosting are particularly good read more

I will never go here again, went this past Wednesday the 24th of January, everything was stuffed into a tiny box. Tasted nasty, threw it away! I thought maybe because of the reviews that the cinnamon bread would be good but nope trashed that as well!!! Lesson learned! Don't trust reviews!! read more

I took my new hubby to Pearsons for the first time in 2020. He could not believe how delicious their sweet rolls were. I'm in the area visiting from Arizona so sometime in the next day or two I'll be stopping there to bring some rolls back to AZ as a surprise for my husband. Best bakery ever! read more

Always the best chocolate cake donut. I'm usually the first in line and my high school students all agree, Dunkin is trash compared to Pearsons read more

This place is amazing! I wrote a previous rating when I took my fiancé but HAD to share my beautiful wedding cake now!! Thank you for accommodating last minute it was beautiful and delicious! read more

Pearson's Bakery - Top tier pineapple bottom strawberry with buttercream icing - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago Heights, Illinois

Love the breads, cakes and donuts. Got to try this place. Just don't over do it. Lol

Dry cookies with a hint of flavor, dry cake slices with generous whipped cream and fruit preserves, large eclairs with rich custard, and dry paczkis on paczki day. read more

Ordered a carrot cake for Easter Sunday. Most delicious, beautifully decorated cake. Very impressive.

This is the best bakery staff are very helpful. All the bakery goods are delicious. It smells so good when you walk in

This is based off one visit. I ordered cupcakes and coffee. The price was not bad at all! The coffee was decent and I liked the vanilla cupcakes. The chocolate cupcakes were pretty dry and the frosting was gritty on both, the vanilla and chocolate. (Same frosting). The concept was cute but not to my liking. I should try some other things from this bakery but then again, they should fix this huge pot holes in that parking lot..... read more

Pearson's Bakery had near mythical status in my mind. As a kid, it was THE bakery where my Mom would get rye bread, coffee cakes hot cross buns. I came with her a few times but I wasn't small enough to still get the free cookie samples so usually I just would wait until she would bring home her selections. I dreaded Lent because I just didn't get the whole Hot Cross bun attraction. I wanted more goo and sugar! Enter Yelp with its access to nearly any place that makes food anywhere! I did a search and sure enough, my Mom's fave bakery was still in business for over 50 years. A short road trip was immediately planned. My husband went crazy ordering paczkis, lemon meringue pie slices and hot cross buns. I threw in some buttercrust rolls and we paid under $7.00 for a huge quantity of baked delights. I felt like we were stealing the treats! Last establishment I visited, I bought cupcakes, $16.00 for four. We had 8 items for less than half. Deal of the day! All weekend we have been tasting, sharing and savoring the mouth watering samples. My favorites have been the pie slices and the cherry paczki. I ate a Hot Cross bun with some trepidation and discovered my Mom was right, those suckers were delish with a minimum of frosting and sugar, just right. I like the "flavor of the day" type bakeries with hip decor and cute product. But I also adore rediscovering an old school stand out. It is an older building in an older neighborhood but the quality is as fresh as today. See, your Mother is always right. read more

Pearson's Bakery - Been in business for over fifty years - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago Heights, Illinois

I needed a birthday cake for my family - it was an impromptu party - and I hate that whipped topping crap that grocery stores attempt to pass off as real frosting. It's not real frosting. It's real disgusting. We don't live in the area so I looked for a bakery with good ratings and this one popped up. It was a bit of a surprise from the outside - it's a little run down looking - but they had a couple of cakes I could buy that day. The customer service was great quality. They listened and explained the options really well. We chose the white cake with strawberry filling and a small German chocolate cake. Both were amazing - some of the best cake I've ever had. Everyone loved the cakes and the service read more

Pearson's Bakery - Two cakes for our "Happy Birthdays Party" - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago Heights, Illinois

Been going to Pearson's Bakery for 62 years. Love this place! Wonderful pastry, cakes, cookies & breads. Best in the whole area.

I can remember as a child making a pit stop at Pearson's Bakery each Saturday morning while my mother and I would run errands. She would get her coffee and I would get to pick 4 cookies out of the trays and trays of delicious treats in the display case. Pearson's Bakery doesn't appear to be much from the outside but inside is a whole other world of baked goods. The muffins, coffee cakes, cinnamon bread (a personal favorite), pastel colored lady finger cookies dipped halfway in colored frosting and topped with sprinkles (another one of my favorites), traditional Italian and Polish cookies, birthday cakes, petit fours, and miniature cartons of milk to wash it all down fills this little bakery with a delightful (and hunger inducing) fragrance. Every birthday cake or just cake for that matter for the first 23 years of my life has come from Pearson's. I love to peek behind the cash register into the cake decorating area as the head pastry chef spins her latest order on her cake stand while frosting it with the most delicious whipped cream frosting in the world. Prices are beyond reasonable for what you get in flavor and originality. read more

I don't always eat donuts, but when I do, I prefer Pearson's. Stay chubby my friends.... Pearson's is a great mom and pop bakery. You go there once, you go there twice. And I'm sorry to tell you there's just no escaping after that...so deal with it. They have countless loyal customers who would open up an economy sized can of whoop ass on everyone who attended your family reunion if you offered them something from Dunkin Donuts. "Pfh..you kiddin me?" They've been around for more than 20 years..they know what their doing. Prices are reasonable and products fresh. They've got tons of options for your sweet tooth: cookies, donuts, danishes (hollaaaa!!!), and they will whip up some of, not only the best tasting, but best decorated cake you can get. They might not look like much from the outside, but don't let the exterior fool you. What's goin down on the inside is really what's up...and thats just how its goin down. ...Uh...yeah. Pearson's Bakery: true player fa real...ask Puff Da-ddy. Good talk. read more

This bakery is amazing ! I called them the DAY that I needed a cake for a last minute surprise . They were very accommodating and got the cake done well before they said it would be done . It did not look like a rush job ! The cake was absolutely gorgeous on the inside and out ! And it tasted delicious . I am so thankful to them for doing the cake for me and providing excellent service . I will definitely be back . I have also told everyone how amazing they are !!!! :) read more

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Forget about their posted hours. They locked the door and refused entry well before closing time. Had good service in the past but not sure about them now. I won't say that I will never come back but I can't say that I will either. read more

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Another reviewer said they were probably around in the 50's. I can attest to that. I grew up behind there. The treat was Sunday glazed donuts, a favorite to this day. Great bread, rolls, donuts and more. I'm so happy it's here so I can stop in anytime I get the craving for baked goods and need bread. read more

This was the worst job ever! I gave them a picture of our logo to decorate our cake with and they stuck the paper on top of the cake, in the icing. read more

Very nice people's great customer service good food and great prices and very cleanIn your order is ready on time

Greatest donuts anywhere, delicious cakes and treats, breads are excellent, always fresh is key!..everything in there is terrific, great thing is the tradition of always giving kids their pick of a free cookie. But the 3 stars is a result of the homeless nagging you and hanging in there like a shelter, my kids refuse to go there because of a few bad"bum"experiences, they lure them in there with free coffee and donut, I a few times had to tell them back off when they harass patrons..you just want a delicious fresh donut and some hot coffee, you shouldn't have to look over your shoulder. Bums r like cats..feed em once and they'll come back every day..my problem is the one's always there have serious mental issues..scary read more

Great bakery owned by good people. The desserts here are amazing! And honestly that's all to it but since yelp feels the need for me to make this a long post so you can stop reading here. Lol read more

Ordered an atomic birthday cake for my wife. The cake was beautiful, ready on time, and tasted great. I almost forgot to pick it up, but managed to get there right before they were scheduled to close (I called in panic when I noticed the time), so in the end, the day was memorable for the right reasons, and not the wrong! Back to the cake. Perfect taste and texture. Waiting for the next excuse to order another, but my wife's birthday is another 12 months away... read more

I LOOOVVE this place. My family always bought our birtrhday cakes here when I was a kid (over thirty years ago; I'm pretty sure it's been open since the '50s, if not longer), and at least once a month we'd hike over to get a delicious, nutritious breakfast of the most awesome chocolate eclairs, EVER. Whenever I'm in da Heights, I stop by if they're open. Everything is delicious and made on site. read more

Just like my review for the Homewood location: Despite its appearance, Pearson's is an old fashioned gem out here in the suburbs. Sadly most people have forgotten about this part of the Heights and head to Orland. The cakes and cookies are fantastic, and I always make sure to get their paczki this time of year! read more

I've been purchasing Birthday Cakes for my children (and sometimes myself) for over 30 years! To say that the Whipped Cream icing is delicious is way understated. The store in Homewood is my favorite. I wouldn't think of buying my cakes and desserts anyplace else! read more

They made my wedding cake. It was beautiful and delicious. It was a 3 tier heart shaped cake. They matched the color flowers perfectly with the fabric swatches I gave them. It was perfect! read more

I will not buy my birthday cakes anywhere else. Their atomic cake with butter cream frosting is the bomb and always beautifully decorated - unlike the shop. The interior needs updating desperately but that is not a distraction from the quality of the baked goods. I was there this morning and chatted with the lady in line next to me - who drove all the way from Naperville for their atomic cake. The best! read more

On behalf of my event planning company, Soigne Celebrations, I want to commend Pearson's Bakery of an outstanding job in baking 200 delicious cupcakes for an event. For the past 2 weeks, I've planned two different events where the dessert were Cupcakes. The cupcakes were delicious, but the customer service was outstanding. Last week weekend, our church celebrated our Pastor's, 16 year anniversary by having a concert and reception. The dessert were 200 cupcakes. Pearson's received rave reviews for the cupcakes. Not only did the cupcakes looked beautiful, they tasted delicious. I will always order from Pearson Bakery. This past weekend, the order was for 100 cupcakes for a wedding. Needless to say, all of the cupcakes were eaten and the guests asked for more. Pearson's Bakery is my preferred bakery. Deborah Peters, CMP Owner Soigne' Celebrations Crete, Illinois 60417 www.soignecelebrations.com Office: 708-672-7472 read more

Oh, how we loved Pearsons! Got all our birthday cakes there and constantly stopped for bread, jelly bismarcks, hot cross buns, bear claws, and my daughters favorite, the lady fingers with pastel frosting and sprinkles. Mrs. Pearson was a friend of my Dad's and she catered our wedding and baked our cake 54 years ago. My husbands work took us away from the area and we have lived in several other states but never found a bakery that compared with Pearsons. We are going to be back in the area for a funeral and will definitely stop for some baked goods. My mouth is watering!! read more