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I really was intrigued by the history of Roeser's Bakery and how it was featured in the Bear as inspiration for pastries so I was excited to be here. The space is a traditional bakery serving only to go orders so we were prepared with a paper plate and napkin to try the treat of choice--a strawberry donut. I must admit, when I was told I was eating a strawberry donut, I pictured a neon pink donut reminiscent of one Homer Simpson drools over, but it was a fresh donut, fried to perfection, with large, fresh strawberries on top! Donuts are not my go to dessert, less on National Donut Day, so I was pleasantly surprised by how perfect it was. The donut was crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and the strawberry gel was a perfect accompaniment. I ate the actual berries off first so they did not fall off and roll around. The family owned bakery smelled better than I imagined it would and the staff was efficient and polite.
Wonderful Bakery and Pastries at this Chicago institution! All of the items I purchased exceeded expectations, hard to find spots like this in the city anymore! Service was fast and the staff was super friendly, give them a try if you haven't been there Pro Tip: there is parking on site & they have coffee as well which compliments the pastries
Roeser's is a cute lil old timey bakery with a variety of different sweet treats. Maybe I need to try more things to give a fairer review, however, I stopped in on Fat Tues for a paczki & was underwhelmed. The dough was not the rich, dense dough I expected - it was more just like a regular yeast donut. The CT bakery paczkis I got from the grocery store were better.
I have been coming here for decades! They never disappoint. I went a few days before my event to order cake. I always order custom decorated cakes. Service is always great. They are very helpful and I never feel rushed. They are so helpful and patient. All my questions were answered before placing the order and gave me a great price. Oh yes don't forget grab pastry as soon as you arrive. I made the mistake of waiting til after we were done ordering and didn't realize a customer had grabbed the last sugar donut, luckily they had other option of donuts and danishes still left. They sell coffee too so it's a nice treat as I drive to work Check out the pictures in the wall. Really cool nostalgic Bozo show pics. Day of pick, again great, friendly and fast service. I was so happy with the hand drawing of Garfield!
First time at Roeser's, came in on Fat Tuesday to try their paczki's. The place was packed with a line out the door, which I was expecting but surprisingly it moved pretty quickly. Once inside they had forms to fill out what type and count of each you wanted to make the process quicker. The selection was great, 24 different varieties some iced some powdered or sugared. We got 6: blueberry iced, chocolate custard chocolate icing, lemon iced, Nutella, raspberry sugared and strawberry powdered. The favorites were blueberry, chocolate and raspberry. Also grabbed a pistachio and lemon poppy seed donut. All in was ~$23. Staff and customers were friendly, love how long the business has been around it's clearly a neighborhood staple. Plan to return for future bakery needs!
So iconic to visit the oldest family owned bakery in chicago!!!! i can imagine Roeser's had stayed in business for so long bc of its no-frills business model (small location, no indoor seating, quick service) combined with the incredible & undoubtable quality & variety of their products. they have everything you could imagine in terms of pastries, cookies, even ice cream! i wish i lived closer to Roeser's so i could come more often. i think this is a must try for anyone visiting or living in the city just because it's so iconic & a historic landmark in my mind, also the pastries are delicious! i got the small maryann because ive never had one before, but i love strawberry shortcake so i loved it!! if i came back i would honestly get a ton of different pastries to try just for fun because they're also very affordable.
A craving for donuts during my run on the 606 Bloomingdale Trail resulted in me searching for the nearest bakery post completion of it. Via yelp, there were four bakeries that came up during my search; and out of the four with Roeser's Bakery being one I felt that a visit to Roeser's was long overdue being that I have frequently driven by it with the interest in visiting at some point. So, it became my choice for donuts. A cool fact about Roeser's is that it has been around since 1911; and it is credited as being the oldest family-owned bakery in the city of Chicago. I took my chances visiting Roeser's, hoping that I would find a parking spot outside of the storefront and luckily, I did! Some advice! For any of you driving, always give yourself enough space in order to back out of these spots that consist of parallel parking because you just never know what some drivers will stoop to. Upon entering Roeser's, I took my time looking at the display of desserts, mostly the slices of cake and nearly ordered a New York cheesecake slice until I moved towards the register to look at the donuts. It was then I spotted the Turtle Bomb and instantly fell for it. At the time, I do not believe I even looked at any of the donuts or pastries because the Turtle Bomb had my full-on interest. And it ended up being what I chose inside the display rather than a donut or pastry which seems to be the story of my life. After exiting Roeser's, there was a vehicle parked close to my bumper, but luckily I had enough room to pull forward and back out. I did not lose my mind but best believe I referred to the driver as "%@$&*!" as I pulled up and put my vehicle in reverse. What also blew my mind is that the driver even parked in the tow zone, right directly where the bus stops to pick up its passengers at the signage. If I did not give myself enough space in front, I would have been unable to get out of the spot I parked in which is why I say give yourself enough space when it involves parallel parking. As for the Turtle Bomb, I pulled into Humboldt Park, the nearest park to enjoy it. Assuming that the texture of it was soft like a cake I attempted to stick my spoon inside of it only to find out that it was not, so I grabbed it out of the box and took a bite. Oh my was it so delicious! That first bite exposed the pecans and caramel buried underneath the top layer of the chocolate which made me think of the chocolate turtle candy. To give you an idea of the goodness I tasted, think of a chocolate cake consisting of caramel and pecans, yes! And to think! I nearly chose the New York Cheesecake Slice over this chocolate piece of heaven known as the Turtle Bomb. Needless to say that I had a great experience as I have clearly indicated in this review of Roeser's Bakery. I will have to re-visit and order the New York cheesecake slice when I am in the area whether it be after a run at Humboldt Park, or the 606 Bloomingdale Trail. And as yelp recommended this Roeser's to me, I share my endorsement of it as well with you all. ~Nourish your soul. ~ Thomas G
Absolutely unacceptable experience at Roeser's Bakery (3216 W North Ave) on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. I ordered a custom cake for my daughter's birthday and provided a clear reference image. What I received looked nothing like what I asked for. It was sloppy, poorly executed, and honestly embarrassing to put out for a child's birthday. When I complained, they tried to "fix" it, but the so-called fix didn't fix anything. The cake was still wrong. At that point, it was obvious they either didn't care or didn't know how to do the design in the first place. What really pushed this over the edge was the complete lack of customer service. No real apology, no accommodation, and not even a partial discount for THEIR mistake. For a business that claims to specialize in cakes, this level of quality and attitude is ridiculous. Ruined what was supposed to be a special day and showed zero accountability. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else if you need a custom cake -- especially for an important event. The photo on the right is what I gave them to copy and they gave me the cake like the photo on the left. I believe they are racist towards Blacks and it's starting to show. Update: The lady who took my order stated that it will have the gold on the cake and stated that the letters will be written in Bold and Cap letters so talk to your associate who took my order and lied to me and said it will be added at no charge. She never stated a charge on these items. So don't run that line about what I didn't pay for.
OK so I will say that I've never heard of Roeser's before I looked them up online when I searched "Best ice cream cakes in Chicago." Not only did they pop up under that search, but under " Best cakes in Chicago" period! You know what.... They didn't disappoint!! Of course it makes sense when you understand the history! Let's break it down.... Turns out this place has been around since 1911!! that's right, this place is well over 100 years old! It was founded by the late John Roeser Sr and his wife, Hattie. They both ran the shop for over 60 years. That's insane! As of today, I believe they are the oldest family bakery in the city! Of course you can see why when you walk in. Upon arrival, it immediately harken me back to my days when I lived in NYC. When there were no big box corporate chains like Jewel Osco or Marianos who had their own multibillion dollar bakeries. This is just a good ole Mom and Pop bakery that is still alive and kicking! Regarding the my cake, I ordered the Cookies and Cream Oreo ice cream and it was to die for! It was for a special occasion and the bakery, get a very good job of getting the lettering right! My only critique is I have to give them a knock on the customer service side for one reason: the wait time was pretty ridiculous considering how small the crowd was. Especially considering I had already paid for the cake in advance. A solution to the problem would be for the bakery to set up a "Prepaid Pickup" area. I think this will be worthwhile not only for folks like myself, but also for delivery drivers like DoorDash, GrubHub and Ubereats. The fact that it took me 20-30 minutes to get my prepaid cake when only four people were in front of me I found a bit preposterous. If it wasn't for this, they would get a five out of five. Overall, I would highly recommend Roeser's Bakery. When they say is the best in Chicago, they aren't kidding. Don't believe me? Go give them a shot! Just make sure you have plenty of wait time. LOL! Other than that, Roeser's Bakery is where it's at!!! :-)
Okay so I got donuts from Roeser's Bakery today and I'm honestly just mindblown by how absolutely delicious they are. I got 6 chocolate glazed cake donuts and 6 glazed long johns and WOW is all I have to say. The glazed long johns are better than Krispy Kreme's and the cake donuts are so tasty as well. I cannot wait to try more treats from Roeser's soon because I had 12 donuts at 11am this morning and 12 hours later, only have 4 left because they were so stinkin' good. Do not pass up on Roeser's because you'll regret it if you do!
I hadn't been here in a while and decided to introduce a friend who is also a foodie and a server at the very top shelf fine dining restaurant in town. Point being, is he knows good food and legit offerings when he sees and tastes them. It's been there over a 100 years located in our old neighborhood of Humboldt Park. I remember going to Roser's as a kid with my grandmother and family. We got a lot of birthday and holiday sweets here and many times just popped in for a treat. They are another place that offers off street parking on the side of the building. Something becoming nearly impossible to find. It's decor is old school the way it should be as is the staff made of of mostly neighborhood folks. Everyone is very friendly and willing to answer any questions. Now their pastries and sweets are top shelf and hard to beat anywhere in the city. Hence, the reason they have been around over 100 years. Just eyeballing their sweets is enough to give you a cavity in the best kind of way. My buddy went crazy! As he could not make up his mind on what he wanted he went for the brass ring and took two boxes of mixed donuts, pastries and cookies. He also commented on the super reasonable prices for what would cost an arm and a leg anywhere else. Part of it is the working class neighborhood around them and a large part if Roser's just isn't interested in sticking you up. Because of that they have an extremely loyal following with generations of families walking through their doors. One suggestion is get there early. We went about an hour before closing and the selection was good though a bit limited as they make only enough to sell and keep fresh. Stop in for a real old school neighborhood bakery and prices you won't find elsewhere for offerings that are hard to beat.
Roeser's Bakery is THE place to go for any and all cake needs in Chicago! I frequently come here to pick up birthday cakes for friends and family. They have so many options available every day. You can walk in and buy a whole cake or torte for ~ $35-40. They box it up nicely with napkins, a custom cake cutter (adorable), and offer to write any message on the cake for you in your choice of frosting color. I cannot say enough good things! read more
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John R.
Thank you so much Katy we really appreciate you! Hope 2026 is off to…
10 days ago
Customer service is great, speed of service can be slow because of the amt of people in line and it's peak hours. Nonetheless get to this place EARLY!! It's very much worth the drive or the wait in line...TRUST ME. read more
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John R.
Thank you for making the drive Carina we really appreciate you!
1 month ago
I come here almost every Sunday for donuts and cookies boxes that you can mix and match the selection of donuts are really good and tasty you definitely taste the freshness but those stale donuts like dunkin but certain donuts are like to die for but gotta get their early they run out lil by lil been trying everything so far sooo good next getting my son's cake here for he's birthday looking forward on it because they do above and beyond with the cakes highly recommend read more
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John R.
Thank you Adrian we really appreciate your business!
I really was intrigued by the history of Roeser's Bakery and how it was featured in the Bear as inspiration for pastries so I was excited to be here. The space is a traditional bakery serving only to go orders so we were prepared with a paper plate and napkin to try the treat of choice--a strawberry donut. I must admit, when I was told I was eating a strawberry donut, I pictured a neon pink donut reminiscent of one Homer Simpson drools over, but it was a fresh donut, fried to perfection, with large, fresh strawberries on top! Donuts are not my go to dessert, less on National Donut Day, so I was pleasantly surprised by how perfect it was. The donut was crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and the strawberry gel was a perfect accompaniment. I ate the actual berries off first so they did not fall off and roll around. The family owned bakery smelled better than I imagined it would and the staff was efficient and polite. read more
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John R.
Thank you Alyssa we really appreciate your support!
Wonderful Bakery and Pastries at this Chicago institution! All of the items I purchased exceeded expectations, hard to find spots like this in the city anymore! Service was fast and the staff was super friendly, give them a try if you haven't been there Pro Tip: there is parking on site & they have coffee as well which compliments the pastries read more
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John R.
Thank you so much Mike, really appreciate your support and the time…
Roeser's is a cute lil old timey bakery with a variety of different sweet treats. Maybe I need to try more things to give a fairer review, however, I stopped in on Fat Tues for a paczki & was underwhelmed. The dough was not the rich, dense dough I expected - it was more just like a regular yeast donut. The CT bakery paczkis I got from the grocery store were better. read more
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John R.
Thank you for the feedback Tina we appreciate you! Never the goal to…
1 year ago
I have been coming here for decades! They never disappoint. I went a few days before my event to order cake. I always order custom decorated cakes. Service is always great. They are very helpful and I never feel rushed. They are so helpful and patient. All my questions were answered before placing the order and gave me a great price. Oh yes don't forget grab pastry as soon as you arrive. I made the mistake of waiting til after we were done ordering and didn't realize a customer had grabbed the last sugar donut, luckily they had other option of donuts and danishes still left. They sell coffee too so it's a nice treat as I drive to work Check out the pictures in the wall. Really cool nostalgic Bozo show pics. Day of pick, again great, friendly and fast service. I was so happy with the hand drawing of Garfield! read more
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John R.
So glad you liked it Claudia, thank you so much for your support…
First time at Roeser's, came in on Fat Tuesday to try their paczki's. The place was packed with a line out the door, which I was expecting but surprisingly it moved pretty quickly. Once inside they had forms to fill out what type and count of each you wanted to make the process quicker. The selection was great, 24 different varieties some iced some powdered or sugared. We got 6: blueberry iced, chocolate custard chocolate icing, lemon iced, Nutella, raspberry sugared and strawberry powdered. The favorites were blueberry, chocolate and raspberry. Also grabbed a pistachio and lemon poppy seed donut. All in was ~$23. Staff and customers were friendly, love how long the business has been around it's clearly a neighborhood staple. Plan to return for future bakery needs! read more
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John R.
Thank you so much for coming to see us and taking the time to give us…
So iconic to visit the oldest family owned bakery in chicago!!!! i can imagine Roeser's had stayed in business for so long bc of its no-frills business model (small location, no indoor seating, quick service) combined with the incredible & undoubtable quality & variety of their products. they have everything you could imagine in terms of pastries, cookies, even ice cream! i wish i lived closer to Roeser's so i could come more often. i think this is a must try for anyone visiting or living in the city just because it's so iconic & a historic landmark in my mind, also the pastries are delicious! i got the small maryann because ive never had one before, but i love strawberry shortcake so i loved it!! if i came back i would honestly get a ton of different pastries to try just for fun because they're also very affordable. read more
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John R.
Thank you so much for coming by Sayuri! And for taking the time to…
A craving for donuts during my run on the 606 Bloomingdale Trail resulted in me searching for the nearest bakery post completion of it. Via yelp, there were four bakeries that came up during my search; and out of the four with Roeser's Bakery being one I felt that a visit to Roeser's was long overdue being that I have frequently driven by it with the interest in visiting at some point. So, it became my choice for donuts. A cool fact about Roeser's is that it has been around since 1911; and it is credited as being the oldest family-owned bakery in the city of Chicago. I took my chances visiting Roeser's, hoping that I would find a parking spot outside of the storefront and luckily, I did! Some advice! For any of you driving, always give yourself enough space in order to back out of these spots that consist of parallel parking because you just never know what some drivers will stoop to. Upon entering Roeser's, I took my time looking at the display of desserts, mostly the slices of cake and nearly ordered a New York cheesecake slice until I moved towards the register to look at the donuts. It was then I spotted the Turtle Bomb and instantly fell for it. At the time, I do not believe I even looked at any of the donuts or pastries because the Turtle Bomb had my full-on interest. And it ended up being what I chose inside the display rather than a donut or pastry which seems to be the story of my life. After exiting Roeser's, there was a vehicle parked close to my bumper, but luckily I had enough room to pull forward and back out. I did not lose my mind but best believe I referred to the driver as "%@$&*!" as I pulled up and put my vehicle in reverse. What also blew my mind is that the driver even parked in the tow zone, right directly where the bus stops to pick up its passengers at the signage. If I did not give myself enough space in front, I would have been unable to get out of the spot I parked in which is why I say give yourself enough space when it involves parallel parking. As for the Turtle Bomb, I pulled into Humboldt Park, the nearest park to enjoy it. Assuming that the texture of it was soft like a cake I attempted to stick my spoon inside of it only to find out that it was not, so I grabbed it out of the box and took a bite. Oh my was it so delicious! That first bite exposed the pecans and caramel buried underneath the top layer of the chocolate which made me think of the chocolate turtle candy. To give you an idea of the goodness I tasted, think of a chocolate cake consisting of caramel and pecans, yes! And to think! I nearly chose the New York Cheesecake Slice over this chocolate piece of heaven known as the Turtle Bomb. Needless to say that I had a great experience as I have clearly indicated in this review of Roeser's Bakery. I will have to re-visit and order the New York cheesecake slice when I am in the area whether it be after a run at Humboldt Park, or the 606 Bloomingdale Trail. And as yelp recommended this Roeser's to me, I share my endorsement of it as well with you all. ~Nourish your soul. ~ Thomas G read more
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John R.
Thank you so much Thomas! Really appreciate the time you took to…
3 months ago
I've been purchasing my son cakes from Roesers since he's been born . last year for his 4th birthday was my favorite ! i highly recommend getting your cakes from this bakery ! thank you so much !! read more
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John R.
Thank YOU DJ! We really appreciate you, looking forward to the 5th!
6 months ago
Absolutely unacceptable experience at Roeser's Bakery (3216 W North Ave) on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. I ordered a custom cake for my daughter's birthday and provided a clear reference image. What I received looked nothing like what I asked for. It was sloppy, poorly executed, and honestly embarrassing to put out for a child's birthday. When I complained, they tried to "fix" it, but the so-called fix didn't fix anything. The cake was still wrong. At that point, it was obvious they either didn't care or didn't know how to do the design in the first place. What really pushed this over the edge was the complete lack of customer service. No real apology, no accommodation, and not even a partial discount for THEIR mistake. For a business that claims to specialize in cakes, this level of quality and attitude is ridiculous. Ruined what was supposed to be a special day and showed zero accountability. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else if you need a custom cake -- especially for an important event. The photo on the right is what I gave them to copy and they gave me the cake like the photo on the left. I believe they are racist towards Blacks and it's starting to show. Update: The lady who took my order stated that it will have the gold on the cake and stated that the letters will be written in Bold and Cap letters so talk to your associate who took my order and lied to me and said it will be added at no charge. She never stated a charge on these items. So don't run that line about what I didn't pay for. read more
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John R.
I'm sorry about this Laquita, there was clearly a miscommunication in…
1 year ago
OK so I will say that I've never heard of Roeser's before I looked them up online when I searched "Best ice cream cakes in Chicago." Not only did they pop up under that search, but under " Best cakes in Chicago" period! You know what.... They didn't disappoint!! Of course it makes sense when you understand the history! Let's break it down.... Turns out this place has been around since 1911!! that's right, this place is well over 100 years old! It was founded by the late John Roeser Sr and his wife, Hattie. They both ran the shop for over 60 years. That's insane! As of today, I believe they are the oldest family bakery in the city! Of course you can see why when you walk in. Upon arrival, it immediately harken me back to my days when I lived in NYC. When there were no big box corporate chains like Jewel Osco or Marianos who had their own multibillion dollar bakeries. This is just a good ole Mom and Pop bakery that is still alive and kicking! Regarding the my cake, I ordered the Cookies and Cream Oreo ice cream and it was to die for! It was for a special occasion and the bakery, get a very good job of getting the lettering right! My only critique is I have to give them a knock on the customer service side for one reason: the wait time was pretty ridiculous considering how small the crowd was. Especially considering I had already paid for the cake in advance. A solution to the problem would be for the bakery to set up a "Prepaid Pickup" area. I think this will be worthwhile not only for folks like myself, but also for delivery drivers like DoorDash, GrubHub and Ubereats. The fact that it took me 20-30 minutes to get my prepaid cake when only four people were in front of me I found a bit preposterous. If it wasn't for this, they would get a five out of five. Overall, I would highly recommend Roeser's Bakery. When they say is the best in Chicago, they aren't kidding. Don't believe me? Go give them a shot! Just make sure you have plenty of wait time. LOL! Other than that, Roeser's Bakery is where it's at!!! :-) read more
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John R.
Thank you so much Ty! So grateful for you. We are always working on…
Okay so I got donuts from Roeser's Bakery today and I'm honestly just mindblown by how absolutely delicious they are. I got 6 chocolate glazed cake donuts and 6 glazed long johns and WOW is all I have to say. The glazed long johns are better than Krispy Kreme's and the cake donuts are so tasty as well. I cannot wait to try more treats from Roeser's soon because I had 12 donuts at 11am this morning and 12 hours later, only have 4 left because they were so stinkin' good. Do not pass up on Roeser's because you'll regret it if you do! read more
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John R.
So good to hear Carly thank you so much for coming in! We are so very…
1 year ago
I was recommended this bakery and I have to say that the chocolate donuts were good! Had some coffee too, I recommend choosing the box to go but overall it was a good experience. read more
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John R.
We are very thankful for the person/people who recommended us to you,…
3 years ago
I hadn't been here in a while and decided to introduce a friend who is also a foodie and a server at the very top shelf fine dining restaurant in town. Point being, is he knows good food and legit offerings when he sees and tastes them. It's been there over a 100 years located in our old neighborhood of Humboldt Park. I remember going to Roser's as a kid with my grandmother and family. We got a lot of birthday and holiday sweets here and many times just popped in for a treat. They are another place that offers off street parking on the side of the building. Something becoming nearly impossible to find. It's decor is old school the way it should be as is the staff made of of mostly neighborhood folks. Everyone is very friendly and willing to answer any questions. Now their pastries and sweets are top shelf and hard to beat anywhere in the city. Hence, the reason they have been around over 100 years. Just eyeballing their sweets is enough to give you a cavity in the best kind of way. My buddy went crazy! As he could not make up his mind on what he wanted he went for the brass ring and took two boxes of mixed donuts, pastries and cookies. He also commented on the super reasonable prices for what would cost an arm and a leg anywhere else. Part of it is the working class neighborhood around them and a large part if Roser's just isn't interested in sticking you up. Because of that they have an extremely loyal following with generations of families walking through their doors. One suggestion is get there early. We went about an hour before closing and the selection was good though a bit limited as they make only enough to sell and keep fresh. Stop in for a real old school neighborhood bakery and prices you won't find elsewhere for offerings that are hard to beat. read more
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John R.
Thank you for stopping in and bringing a friend Stephen! So grateful…
10 months ago
Service was friendly but a mite slow. Everything looked fresh and delicious. They packed everything really well. read more
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John R.
Thank you J K we really appreciate your support! We'll work on the…
1 year ago
Went to pick up a donut box from Too Good To Go and the cashier was so nice. It's really cute in there like a grandmother's bakery. The donuts were delicious and I will absolutely return to patronize their business. read more
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John R.
Great to hear thank you so much Tequila we look forward to seeing you…
Roesers is a staple bakery in my family. They've been around for ever for a reason, they make darn good pastries! My absolute fav dessert of theirs is their donuts. Love them all especially when it's Fat Tuesday season. You can preorder your paczkis two weeks before Fat Tuesday! They fill those babies up with goodness and they're soft and tasty. Pictured is the Nutella opened up, look at all that filling! In the assortment box is: strawberry filling powder paczki Nutella PB&J Chocolate glazed with custard filling Apricot with glaze Powdered sugared covered with raspberry The bakery is small inside so I do recommend showing up early or preordering when you can. However, popping in is always fun to see what's available that day! read more
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John R.
Thank you so much for stopping in Nicki, really appreciate your…
First time here. Was pretty busy, but I'm sure that's normal for a Saturday early afternoon. Love that they have their own small parking lot. The service was friendly and helpful and was managing to take care of everyone ordering. I tried to get a little bit of everything to try the donuts and pastries, and the only thing I forgot to get was the ice cream. Everything was fresh and delicious. Would recommend and will be back. read more
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John R.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review Rachel,…
Roeser's Bakery is considered to be the oldest family-owned bakery in Chicago, being around since 1911! When you walk in, you can see the various custom cakes, as well as cookies, breads, coffee cakes, pastries, and individual slices that are available. Also, they have featured seasonal items, too. I ordered an assortment of their cookies, a few donuts (Oreo, Carrot, Red Velvet, Glazed Long John, Turtle, Cinnamon Roll, and Glazed Pretzel), a strawberry-filled donut, and pastelillos. The pastries are definitely on the extreme sugary end, as you can taste the sugar crystals and the fillings/glazes are very sweet. Some were a little dried out and had chewier consistencies, and some where a little soggy - I'm thinking that one would need to go there earlier in the day and consume that right away!. The cookies were really good, though, and they're great with your favorite cup of hot coffee or tea. Even though there was a long line, the staff moved it along quickly - they were friendly and rang you up once everything is packaged. Street parking is limited. +stick with the cookies! +friendly service +limited street parking read more
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John R.
Thank for your review Hannah! I will definitely look into the chewy…
We made the trip out to Roeser's and it was absolutely worth it. We first heard of Roeser's by watching The Bear on Hulu. The historical feel to the bakery is incredible. The employees are kind and welcoming, the walls are filled with history, and the line moves fast. There is a wide variety of baked goods to try. I got the following: Maple Bacon Long John, Raspberry Bismark, Custard Filled, and the Caramel Custard. I think my favorite was definitely the Caramel Custard. The Raspberry Bismark is filled with actual fresh, mashed raspberries. The prices are super affordable compared to the Firecakes/Doughnut Vaults/Do Rite's of Chicago. Roeser's is definitely worth the trip. I want to come back and try a Cannoli! read more
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John R.
Please do Matt! Thank you very much for taking the trip and writing…
Yesterday was the fat boy Birthday ! And what does fat boys like? Cake!! And so I shall review my birthday cake from Roeser's. Roeser's is one of the best bakery's in Chicago. Roeser's has been owned by the same family since 1911. They bake classic & creative goods. I've had cake from them before so i was happy to be receiving a cake from them. My wife ordered a vanilla cake, strawberry & Lemon Curd filling with buttercream frosting. The cake was baked pretty well. It wasn't as moist as I'd like cake to be but it was still cool. 6.8/10 Now the filling was fantastic! The lemon curd was tart & sweet. It had a great balance. The texture & lemon flavor was spot on & it paired nicely with the strawberries. They also had a great balance of sweetness & texture. Spot on! 8.9/10 (8.9/10 because they didn't layer the filling the way my wife requested. And I'm sure that affected the taste.) The buttercream frosting was solid! Very well done! It wasn't overly sweet. It went well with everything. 8.8/10 My wife had it decorated with a logo of some Boxing . The sport I most love . All in all a solid 8.9/10 read more
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John R.
Thank you for the detailed review Edward, really appreciate that and…
Great selection, and busy for 8am! First time here. My friend told me about this place so I of course had to find out for myself and get some bakery items to eat! I believe their donut selection changes. So for todays delights, I ordered a Chocolate Turtle, Coconut, Reese's, apple Cider, double chocolate, and Red Velvet cake and 1 Cherry and 1 Blueberry Danish. Well let me tell, YES, I did, I tried everything, and everything I tried, which is all above, was absolutely delicious! Very tasty, very fresh, my favorite were the Turtle, Red Velvet, and the Cherry Danish. Totally recommend this place. read more
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John R.
Dear Nerina B.,…
5 years ago
Very nice local bakery. Oldest family owned bakery in the city. Location is easy, right off North Ave with plenty of free parking. I stopped in shortly after 10am to pick up some goodies for my grandparents. I was going to hang out with them so wanted to bring to tasty treats. Upon entering there was a long line that moved very fast. Line serves both pickup and takeout orders. Lots of people cakes here so majority was waiting for cake pickup. I grabbed a butter ring which was a recommendation from a Elite Yelper. Thanks Hanny. So yummy. I also grabbed a glazed crossiant that I devoured in the car. Sorry so picture but a long drive to the South Side. Lol I also got some traditional donuts and some sugar free cookies for my grandmother. I was happy to see they have many options. Also at this bakery was fresh coffee and ice cream. From what I could smell...it would been delicious. I had just drank a pot so resisted the urge to be over-caffinated. All is all great place. No room to eat inside and decor was very homey. I feel like I have found my dedicated bakery as long as I live in this neighborhood. No real need to go anywhere else. Everything was fresh, looks bomb and prices were reasonable. Cant wait to try the Almond Crossiant which is my favorite. read more
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John R.
Dear Joneice B.,…
2 years ago
Love Roser's have been going there over 20 years for everybody's cake especially my kids never a disappointment although one time I did inquire online and they never got back to me so I had to go somewhere else. read more
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John R.
We love you too! Thank you so much for your business and the review…
1 year ago
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John R.
Thank you so much Logan we really appreciate that! So grateful for you
2 years ago
This Bakery delivered just what I ordered. Moist beautiful cake, the strawberry filling was fresh. read more
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John R.
Great to hear Katherine! Thank you so much for your business we…
Roeser's is a traditional old school bakery located in the Humboldt Park/Logan Square area. The bakery itself is relatively small, but they are efficient at getting customers through without making customers feel rushed. I've tried cupcakes, coffee cake, bread pudding, cookies, and cake from this place. The cookies aren't my favorite (not soft enough for me), but everything else is super delicious. There is a free parking lot + paid street parking in case the free lot is full. Note: A large park is located nearby that is worth checking out if you have some time on your hands after visiting the bakery. read more
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John R.
Dear Yvonne,…
Roeser's bakery has been an all time favorite for a long time and the reason is because their cakes are NOT overly sweet! I love whipped cream cakes and that's what you'll find here! You do have to go in person to place your order and there is always a line! It's a small bakery with quality cakes and baked goods! Whenever there is a party, holiday, celebration that is in need of a cake, Roeser's comes to mind. Definitely worth the drive! I've always received so many compliments on their cakes. I'm not a huge frosting fan but their frosting is top notch! read more
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John R.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review Meia we really appreciate…
2 years ago
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John R.
I'm sorry to hear this Kimberly :-( I will look into this…
Been coming here over 30 years for my children, grandchildren and my birthday for cakes their fresh and they make them beautifully read more
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John R.
Thank you so much for your business Evelyn we are so grateful!! We…
2 years ago
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John R.
I certainly apologize about the attitude you received Chicago I., I…
Went on a Thursday afternoon and inside was pretty busy. Many were for pick up orders, but it wasn't a problem getting helped. Ordered at the counter and it was seamless. They don't have contactless payment, so you need to hand them your card (only reason for the 4 stars). Appreciated how everyone was wearing a face mask. Treats were delicious - the cream in the strawberry pillow is not overly sweet and the apple turnover was great! They packaged the treats nicely and would recommend eating day of! read more
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John R.
Dear Katie L.,…
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3216 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Humboldt Park
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How big is the cherry pie in diameter? Thank you
i believe the pies are your standard size of 9"
Hi, are your cakes and other things suitable for vegetarians? i.e. not cooked with lard or with…
That can be a tough question Umair! My answer would be for the most part. It depends on what specific product you are talking about! We only use lard in our pie shells. We use gelatin in a few products. For the most part we use simple ingredients in… Read more
What is the best way to reach y'all for trying to put in an order?
I would say coming in person would be best! That's what we always recommend, especially if ordering a custom cake. We're trying our best to get the phones back up and running but we're still having staffing issues unfortunately. You can also submit… Read more
Do y'all accept link cards?
Yes Madahi the bakery does accept EBT, thank you for asking!
Do you sell Italian creme cake?
Thank you for the question Sheila! Unfortunately we do not at the moment, but I'm sure we could make it for you!
Does Roeser's have gluten free options?
So currently we have a gluten free yellow cake (can also be cupcakes), our cheesecake would be gluten free, and our flourless chocolate cake! Would want to have any of these items pre ordered, they make not be available on a daily basis but if you… Read more
Do you have vegan options?
We do not have any vegan options at this time Kyle I'm sorry :-(. Thank you for asking!
Do they make chocolate croissants?
Nick H. we do not make chocolate croissants at the moment no :-( Sorry about that! We do make regular croissants though! Wouldn't be sure what kind of chocolate to put in there at the moment though, I'd need to get some bars that are nice to bake so… Read more
How long have they been in the Humboldt park?
Hi Donnie! We have been here on 3216 W. North Avenue in Humboldt Park since 1911. So 107 years now :-) We hope to see you soon! Thank you for the question.… Read more
Can the strawberries be mixed with the whipped cream instead of jam? I know this sounds picky but we don't care for jam.
Of course! Not a problem at all. Feel free to ask for me personally whenever you come in to place the order I'll take care of it. Thanks.… Read more
Is their whipped cream fresh and are their cakes moist? Strawberries fresh too?
Yes strawberries and whipped cream where fresh and if you tell them to add extra strawberries they do..
Do they accept link for custom cakes for child's birthday?
Yes they do. They accept link in general which is nice for those who have it.
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