Recommendations: Breakfast Meal BBQ Pork Bun Pineapple Milk Custard Bun We went to st. Anna for breakfast on Labour Day morning. We ordered the breakfast meal sets, which came with two mini pineapple buns and spam macaroni. We also ordered a breakfast plate with scrambled eggs and fried spam. The breakfast meals come with hot drinks and are only around $9, which is a great value. There are only 5 tables for dine in, first come first serve! The bakery also offers a variety of freshly made pastries and buns. Our favorites were the BBQ pork bun and the pineapple milk custard bun. Both were flavorful and fresh. It is a great spot for an affordable breakfast and some fresh bakery items. read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Saint Anna is a traditional Hong Kong-style bakery and café offering authentic, high-quality products at very reasonable prices. Before the pandemic, we used to visit every weekend. Our family and extended family often ordered birthday cakes from them, and their mango cake was our favorite. When mangoes were in season, they used plenty of fresh mango in the cakes. Their cakes are always fresh, light, fluffy, and not too sweet. My daughter and I also love their individual cakes, especially the Black Pearl and Walnut Cake. Their pineapple buns and egg tarts are her favorites as well. Saint Anna has also been part of our daughter's childhood. When she was little, my husband used to bring her here before or after Chinese school in Chinatown on Sundays. Her go-to breakfast items were the Butter Bun, Ham and Macaroni in Soup, and Diced Ham and Corn in Cream Rice. As she got older, Curry Chicken with Potato became her favorite. She especially loved the potato cubes soaked in the delicious, mild curry sauce. She would always ask for more potatoes and less chicken, haha! Saint Anna is a family-run business, and Sara and Irene, the daughters-in-law, used to take care of the front of house. They were always so friendly and accommodating. After a 6-year hiatus, we finally returned one Friday recently when we happened to be in the area with a friend. Sara is now a co-owner, and it was wonderful to see her again. She immediately recognized us and was so warm and welcoming. She even asked me to relay her greetings to my sisters when she greeted us and again when we were leaving. Those little gestures made our return feel especially meaningful. We were still full from a big dim sum lunch, so my daughter picked up 2 Mini Pineapple Buns and 2 Paper-Wrapped Sponge Cakes, while I got a Red Bean Roll. Everything was fresh, soft, and delicious, and the total came to just under $8, really a great value. Our friend also purchased 2 Fried Sticky Rice Dumplings with Chicken. I had never really paid attention to their limited dim sum selection before, so that was a nice discovery. We love Saint Anna and will definitely be back whenever we're in the area. read more

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I haven't even tried my food yet, but I'm so excited about it. Steady stream of folks coming in ordering food to eat there and to go. The service is super friendly and courteous. It's clear she has regulars and they appreciate her. She knows what she's doing and prioritizes so that the flow is constantly moving but not stressful. It's like art. She also speaks English and Cantonese fluently so ordering is not stressful, but at the same time, the familiarity of hearing Cantonese is comforting. Food: I ordered Chow Fun with Gravy, Beef Egg Gravy with Rice, a bunch of pastry goods. I'll have to wait to try it all to complete my read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love their baked goods. The ham and egg bun is my favorite here. The custard tarts are oblong, not like other locations. They can be very busy as they are in a good location. read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Preserved duck egg and pork congee - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Swung by Saint Anna around 2PM on a Saturday and there were still quite a few folks inside waiting in line. Most were grabbing their items to go, but they do have a lot of large circular tables available if you want to dig into your items right away. The bakery is cash only, but definitely worth swinging by if you're in Chinatown. Egg Tart (3.75/5): This is the classic cookie crust version. Then flan center is a perfect level of sweetness and it's a solid version! Pineapple Bun (4.25/5): Surprising banger. Bread was super soft and still decently moist with a thick cookie crust to add texture and flavor. Chicken Pot Pie (3/5): This one had a bit too little of the meat ratio and somehow the form factor made the pastry much less flaky. Curry Beef Puff (4/5): Flaky crust and perfect ratio of meat to carbs. Beef is perfectly seasoned and doesn't eat greasy at all. read more

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I've never reviewed, but we've been coming to this bakery for decades, mainly for bakery items like pastries and cakes. They have great quality and good values here. They also have a huge offering of cafe items, like noodle and rice dishes and sandwiches, but we have never really come here for those. While Chiu Quon may be our favorite Chinese bakery, this one has been consistently up there as well and a close #2. read more

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Love this bakery in Chinatown! We usually go to another bakery down the street but we found ourselves wandering around and walked in. Their sesame balls are delish! And I wish I ordered more of the steamed buns. They accept card and cash. And have ample seating. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Seriously good pineapple buns and fresh pastries, and very authentic. This place has some awesome baked goods, and it reminds me of my favorite Chinatown dim sum spot, Won Kok in the best way :) We found the place while walking around in Chinatown and are super glad we did. We noticed that they had some great lunch special options too, but we'd already eaten. Next time! Run, don't walk to come try the pineapple buns! read more

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Recently stopped by Saint Anna Bakery and had a great experience. Almond cookies have always been one of my favorite Chinese desserts, and not only did they have plenty available, they even offered chocolate almond cookies, so I had to grab one of each. Quick heads up: although signage says they accept both cash and card, cards are only accepted for purchases over $10, and there's a small 3% surcharge. The bakery was packed with customers celebrating the New Year's parade, but we were lucky enough to find a table to sample our treats. Both cookies were delicious and nostalgic, and crumbly, fragrant, and full of almond flavor in every bite. The chocolate version was a fun twist on a classic. Best of all, neither was overly sweet, which I always appreciate with Asian desserts. Overall, a lively atmosphere and a satisfying sweet stop I'd happily revisit. read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Chocolate Almond Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food is good, bbq pork buns always hit home. Staff is very kind and helpful. Space is very nice and warm

You know this is the spot when aunties and uncles are posted here early in the morning when the shop opens! Who could blame them when the bakery is filled with buns, a great lunch menu, and a community to thrive in! I came here on a Friday morning around 9AM and the bakery was filled with fresh smelling baos. Tables were already full, but there was plenty of seating available. My eyes were everywhere especially on the assortment of cakes, pastries, and baos. I'm from Boston and the prices at Saint Anna Bakery are a hair more affordable and the baos are quite larger than the buns back at home. The winning item was the mini pineapple buns at $0.60! If I could, I would've brought a dozen home. I would definitely come back and get their lunch special and try their baked porkchop rice. read more

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Only a few of these left in Chinatown. Simple no frills mom & pop shop. Loving their Chinese breakfast option and so does my toddler. Also something that doesn't break your wallet either. Some Chinese bakeries and simple classic homemade Chinese meal. Honestly love stopping here in the am. Don't sleep on their egg tart either! Its unique shape is what makes it stand out from the rest of the other spots and doesn't dismiss on flavor either. The waiter is super sweet and tends to your needs. Def love coming here and will always be supporting small family businesses. read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great to see that they've brought sit down dining back to Saint Anna's. Got some shrimp cheung fun (same price as the others, so the shrimp is just so-so) - I'd say go for a different kind. Good ice milk tea and added some pastries to have at the table too. Got a loaf of almond milk bread to take home. Take note of their breakfast menu before noon! read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Dining menu Aug 2025 - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I searched Yelp for my first breakfast in Chicago. Saint Anna was the first recommendation. Following the directions, I found Chinatown Square. Service was very friendly and I felt comfortable here. I had moon cake,pork bun, and coffee. It was a good way to start the day. read more

Stopped in here because this chinese bakery looked legit. And it definitely was, with the first clue being the little boy who helped us at the counter. He had sass and it was fantastic. We sat down to sample the things we got and the egg tart was sooo creamy and smooth. And meanwhile the boy's dad was trying to sit him doen to do homework or something and he started getting real mad saying "but i want to WORK". Haha so cute read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Egg tart, peach cake, mini pineapple bun, coconut tart, wife thing - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had the pork buns, custard bun and the coconut bun. I think they are cheaper than those from that famous bakery in Chinatown (let's call it CQ) but the goodies are not better than those from CQ. The bread for the custard bun and coconut bun was tough and kinda burnt on the bottom. Custard filling wasn't as generous. Service was quick. Ambience was okay too. The place looked clean and tidy. All in all, for the price, I would say the bread is pretty good. read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Rude staff and avoid at all costs. My mom really wanted to get some Asian pastries while we were in the area, and the lady who helped her was rude. My mom tried to order a slice of sponge cake and probably told the lady twice. The second time my (soft) spoken mom said it, she said it really loud that the lady helping her slammed down her tongs and walked away. Her coworker had to take over. My mom didn't notice that she didn't get the sponge cake until we got home. I also read past reviews and apparently they've sold moldy food and have a nasty washroom. Ick! Glad my mom only gave them $4 of their business. Should've went to the other bakeries outside of the square. read more

We always stop by Saint Anna to get the more traditional Chinese bakery items and pastries. We especially like the sesame balls and the bbq pork buns. Service is quick and we are usually out within a few minutes. read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of my favorite bakery in Chicago. This one is located in chinatown. They take cash only, so remember to stop by the atm machine. Small restaurant but they have tables and chairs to dine in, they also offer full menu of Chinese food. I've only eaten the pastries they offer, they're the cheapest price around town. read more

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Saint Ana Bakery and Café in Chinatown in Chicago had a wide variety of different authentic Asian sweet treats. I was served quickly and efficiently even though the area was packed with tourists. The decor in the restaurant was adequate, with several tables and chairs fighting for customers to sit at to enjoy the sweet treats purchased there. read more

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Solid bakery to try out if you are walking around New Chinatown Square. It's on the first floor and pretty easy to find. Nice selection of items, favorites are definitely the sponge cake. There also are meats and more lunch/dinner type of dishes if you are looking for more of a meal. We also got BBQ buns, custard. Definitely old school in that they accept only cash. Great in that it's another place that my husband can use his Cantonese language skills. The items are fairly priced, they provide quick service, no complaints! read more

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Service is good food nice and hot. Skip the Congee though way to much salt for 2026 Vegetables fresh and fried doe fantastic. After you eat, have a little snack at the dessert counter and get yourself some sesame balls yummy. read more

Egg tarts were superb. Not overly sweet and made with cookie crust. Other baked items were delicious too.

It might be cash only. But I promise it's worth it. The buns are good, but they're not my favorite. We come here for the chicken pot pie and curry turnover! Not every bakery makes it--most only do dessert cakes and buns. The aunties working here are really nice...especially if you speak Cantonese. My husband has come at times forgetting cash and he empties his pockets and asks what he can get--they treat him like their own kid with a little bit of exasperation but are gracious enough to let him have one more treat than what he has money for. There's got to be a special place in heaven for the Saint Anna aunties. There are a few tables to sit at and eat if you wanted to stay, but most people seem to order and go. It's not going to win any points for being IG-worthy, but who cares because this place is OG Chinatown with 10/10 food. Bonus: we got a sheet cake from here to serve at our wedding (the chestnut is so good). What we get: Chicken pot pie (gai pie) - try this!!! The crust is so buttery and crumbly and flaky in the best way. And the filling is so tasty. We could literally come and just buy out the case if we ever remembered to bring enough cash. Curry turnover - try this too! Who doesn't love a turnover?! And make it savory? Yes, please. The curry isn't really spicy--both our kids loved it. Just get it. You'll probably want more. Milk tea - I'm a little particular...this tea wasn't strong enough for my taste. But it wasn't bad. I just prefer stronger tea to milk ratio. read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Chicken pot pie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My parents & I wanted afternoon tea. My mom has always loved their shrimp rice roll with their sauces. I, on the other hand, prefer my sauces in moderation. Dad ordered the tart, but because we split our rice rolls with him, he didn't have any more room for the tart. With this late summer heat in upper 90's, they could have turned up the air conditioning. It was a bit too stuffy for us. This would be a fine star rating. Service was quick & efficient, as always. read more

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Beware of the bait and switch... Feeling hungry around 2:30PM, I went in and ordered an "ON RICE" dish, along with a boba tea. After taking my order, she said the price (listed on the menu as $13.95 has gone up by $2). I didn't want to make a fuss since I was hungry so I said "OK, fine." She could have told me that at before I ordered.. but there you go. The dish was small, served in a rectangular paper bento style dish. Portion was on the small side, so you won't get filled up. Maybe enough for a child. I don't recommend this place at all. read more

Old school asian bakery. Lots of solid selection and price is affordable. The eggtart is shaped like an oval, not round. It's good. The tart is like a sugar cookie. The coconut bun was pretty good. Filled with sweet coconut filling. The lady here was so nice. No seats or tables to sit inside anymore (looks like they used to), but you can stand outside and eat. There are lots of buildings, so nice shade. This place is cash only. There is atm us bank in the same plaza. read more

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I had ordered a fruit cake for my grandma's birthday and it was delicious! The cake was moist, filled with fruit, and not too sweet. It was also very affordable (10" for $36). Yum! read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Custom birthday cake (10") - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Called in for a pick up went picked up and i was in shock when lady said it was $21.75 never again read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - $21.75 for this - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Favourites here include the chicken pot pie, about $2.50 (so incredibly delicious, so buy a bunch), curry turnover & curry anything. The lady helping me is very sweet. It's a cute little place but take out for me today. And cash only. Parking is free on Sun after 6pm on the streets. I will be back for the chicken pot pie & curry turnover! read more

Saint Anna Bakery is cash only!!! We had a classic Chinese breakfast here with Hong Kong milk tea, won ton noodle soup, congee, and cruellers (fried savory doughnut). My kids and I highly enjoyed the beef meatball congee (rice porridge) which was so hearty and filling, which contrasted well with the fried crunchy cruellers. The won ton noodle soup came in a big portion, enough that I saved the leftovers for breakfast the next day. I ordered a bunch of pastries to go---the egg tart, paper cake (sponge cake shaped in a cone), and fried sweet rice ball were all delicious! read more

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An authentic bakery! Cash only. Love the selection of packaged cold deserts. Reminds me of my childhood. read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We tried to order for take out however the waitress told us need to wait our food come. It is kind of hot even the fan is on feels like very humid. Food is ok read more

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The food/buns here is okay. I got the roast pork bun. The flavor was good but it just felt airy to me. Like buns I've had in other places had more filling. The service here was quick and the ladies are nice. What I do like is how CHEAP it is here. We got 3 baked items in total and it was less than $3. You can't beat those prices. The vibe isn't anything to rave about. Felt like just a takeout bakery. read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Buns - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best place for HK-style milk tea! You will NOT get the cup of hot water with the cheeky tea bag steeping away. I had Cuppa Tea aka 广芳园 in Flushing last week, and honestly Saint Anna's was basically just as good, and less than half the price. You can specify how sweet you want it, too, which is nice. They also have all the usual Chinese bakery suspects at very reasonable prices; I like getting the boat-shaped egg tarts. The chicken pot pies and sponge cakes are popular and I plan on trying those next time! Inside is very spacious but there's no seating. Cash only. The ladies who run the counter are very nice and seemingly trilingual. Highly recommend! read more

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe - Egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got the oven baked rice Macau Portuguese sauce with boneless chicken. It was mostly carrots, potatoes and rice. Very bland.

I've been coming here since I was younger to get their egg tart and pineapple bun. The quality of their buns never miss and they maintain a reasonable price despite inflation. It's a family run bakery so everyone is super friendly and work quickly to serve everyone in a timely manner. It's one of the hole in a wall gem without the fancy renovation to attract tourists and it's never disappointment coming here! You're always greeted with a smile by the ladies behind the buns! read more

One of the best cheap eats in Chicago not just Chinatown. Everything is good. They make it all in a tasty soft fluffy bun and everything is under $1.50. yep true story. I got the BBQ pork, the ham and eggs, wife cake, red snow ball, and egg tart. Loved them all. Yes you can eat BBQ pork for breakfast.. lol YOU MUST PAY WITH CASH ONLY. it's a no fuss spot. Nothing fancy inside everything is take out and the line movies very fast. Enjoy read more

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Love this bakery. I always get the sponge cakes, hot dog bun and ham and cheese bun. Occasionally, I might get their egg tarts as well. Great prices and delicious pastries. read more

This has become my families new go to spot for buns. We live in the suburbs, but since stopping in on Thanksgiving, my wife has been back three times. They have the best BBQ Pork buns I've ever had, and we all love the custard buns and sesame balls as well. The staff are very nice and the prices are fair. Keep in mind it is cash only. read more