Forest Park Bakery is a very solid bakery in the area. You can preorder for events and also…read moreholidays. The staff is really nice and I've never had an issue with an order. Their donuts are quite tasty as well as their cookies. I've also tried their custom cupcake orders and the frosting is sweet but not overly cloying like some spots. Their paczkis can be a bit pricey depending on which ones you order but they're quite delicious.

What a cute little old fashion bakery shop. I tried 3 items. The sweet pretzel twist; It has…read morefrosting, almonds, very light raspberry flavor inside (not very sweet), but fun. Pink Frosted Yeast Donut with Sprinkles; fluffy donut and sweet topping, very yummy. Traditional Old Fashion Blueberry Cake Donut; Power punch with this one, the blueberries shine through, and it's perfect . My favorite for sure. They had ample sitting area to dine in and enjoy a coffee or beverage. Good Easter Promos for their Bunny / Egg Cakes. Friendly and kind staff. Definitely give it a try. Parking outside is $1 per hour. It's a lovely area to walk around and enjoy. Definitely give it a try.!

Twisted Cookie is one of my go-to spots whenever I'm in the area! The cookies are always fresh and…read moredelicious, and I've enjoyed every flavor I've tried. My usual order is the Cookie Monster cookie paired with another flavor. One of my favorites was the sugar cookie dipped in fudge--it was so good! The environment is clean, the service is good, and I always leave satisfied. If you're a cookie lover, Twisted Cookie is definitely worth stopping by!

It was a nice experience... I had the key lime pie cookie and the bannana pudding cookie.. it was…read moresmall but helped soothe my sweet tooth.... try it out

Fresh bakery goods, pizzas and delicious sandwiches. This family owned bakery is…read more a precious GEM! Come meet flavors you may think are gone for good. THE BEST, better than all the rest!

Traditional Nice Neighborhood Italian Bakery. The blueberry square is $2, sweet filling and light…read morecrust with light frosting. Not too sweet. Perfect blend, tastes good, and good value. The Balconi Products are AMAZING, you must try when you find them. $5.79/15 individually wrapped cakes , .38 per cake - yes yes yes. Good value , and Excellent taste. The service was good here. Simple friendly transaction. Some pride in ownership here, well cared for traditional bakery. Large parking lot to the west of the store. Pace bus stops in front. To the North is the Military Reserve Depot. Definitely stop in and see them. Cute place. In nice and very quiet neighborhood. South side of Cermak Rd.

This bakery is a wonderful find for anyone who appreciates fresh desserts made with care. The…read morepastries are delicious, and the cheesecake is easily one of the highlights, with a smooth texture and rich flavor that keeps you coming back for another bite. There's a tempting variety to choose from, making it a great place to pick up a treat or find something special for a celebration. The cakes also look beautifully prepared, which makes the selection even more appealing. Everything I tried left a great impression, and I'd gladly stop in again whenever I'm craving something sweet or need dessert for a special occasion.

Stopped in on a whim after a protest a few weeks ago to pick up some goodies. I got a few…read morepastries/donuts and slices of cheesecake. I'm super picky with my cheesecake but theirs was AMAZING! The strawberry one is 15/10 easily lol While in there I saw a few people pick up their cakes and they looked great! Will definitely be trying for our next birthday.

Excellent food, coffee, and service! Macarons are delicious and the cheesecake was too.read more

Just had the BEST spinach quiche ever from here! It was still warm from the oven - so fresh! The…read morecrust was light, buttery and flaky and the eggs were well seasoned & cooked perfectly. 10/10!

I have been looking for the perfect key lime pie for like ten years and I think I've found it. The…read morewhipped cream and key lime filling were SUPER light and melts in your mouth. The crust was delicious in consistency, texture, taste, EVERYTHING. I will be getting this pie for every holiday and birthday!!

A cute cafe with friendly staff!…read more I ordered an iced horchata matcha latte with oat milk and a Waldorf chicken salad sandwich. The matcha latte was delightful. Perfectly sweet and refreshing, and the horchata syrup had a good but not overwhelming amount of cinnamon. I also enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich. The chicken salad was tasty. It was a good combination of sweet and savory flavors with pieces of chicken, red grapes, walnuts, diced celery, and the cafe's homemade dressing. However, I wasn't as keen on the croissant that the sandwich was served on. It was a tad dry and not as buttery as I would have liked. But I would definitely come back for the matcha lattes!

got a slice drink and a cookie + loaf of bread, all were good but the pizza was bussin . the…read moreservice was good, all the baristas were nice and helpful. I love the old school general store type vibe mixed w/ a new age ambiance.

The offerings are great, but the space is way too tiny to move around in. Head in knowing what you…read moreneed because it's essentially single file with no chance of back stepping once you are in!

Reviewing their "Courageous Cones" ice-cream: one of the most delicious soft-serve ice creams I…read morehave ever had. You pick a waffle cone (vanilla/chocolate), an ice cream flavour (vanilla/chocolate/non-dairy coconut) and a fruit (strawberry, blueberry, plantain etc.). They blend the actual fresh fruit with the ice cream to produce an incredibly delectable, flavourful soft-serve. I got a vanilla waffle cone with chocolate ice cream blended with strawberries. It took maybe three or four minutes to serve because all of the blends are freshly made, and I had to wait in line for about twenty minutes, but the wait was worth it. It was nice to take the ice-cream cone and sit on a bench at the park nearby. The shop/window is attached to Courageous Cafe, but the operating hours are not the same as the cafe's, and one has to wait in line outside rather than indoors. The shop is about five minutes from the Oak Park Green Line CTA station. Highly, highly recommend this place to those visiting Oak Park! I might even make a trip all the way from the city for this ice-cream - it was that good!

There's a certain point where a bakery stops being a bakery and becomes a gravitational force, and…read morethis place crossed that line the moment I tried the pastries. Everything I've had so far has been spot‑on -- flaky, buttery, and made by people who clearly understand that "good enough" is not an acceptable standard for laminated dough. And then there are the cupcakes. The pink velvet and vanilla bean have basically derailed any attempt at exploring the rest of the menu. They're that good -- tender crumb, real flavor, none of that cloying sugar‑bomb nonsense. They even offer gluten‑free and vegan versions of some, which somehow manage to taste like actual cupcakes instead of punishment for dietary restrictions. There is a full breakfast menu, and it looks legitimately appealing... but I keep getting ambushed by the pastry case before I make it that far. One day I'll branch out. Today is not that day. If you're in Oak Park and want a bakery where the classics are done right and the cupcakes are dangerously habit‑forming, this is the one.

Blackout was so good we visited three times in the span of 24 hours when staying across the street…read morefor a wedding. The Whipped Cinnamon Sugar Iced Coffee was the fave and we got one at every visit. Pumpkin Spice Latte and the Blackout Mocha were also tasty and not overly sweet. The Cinnamon roll is another star of the show- they warm it up for you and it is HEAVENLY. The frosting is layered on thick, but it is so light and fluffy. I didn't get to try any but our kids seemed to love the cookies, which can be purchased individually or in boxes. The small size makes it easy to try multiple flavors! The staff was also really nice and helpful with making menu selections. Highly recommend this spot if you are ever in the area!

My husband and I had been staying at the Carleton Hotel across the street, and a woman at the hotel…read morerecommended Blackout Baking for my morning coffee. We arrived late morning, and the coffee shop wasn't crowded, but had a few patrons. It was a Sunday morning. It was really hot and humid outside, so we appreciated the air conditioning. We chose to sit at a table inside. I looked at the menu. I did feel that the coffee menu wasn't extravagant, as most of the items were pretty basic. My husband chose an iced chai, and I chose an iced coffee with nonfat milk. I appreciate places that carry nonfat milk, as several do not. The bakery menu was quite a bit more extravagant. My husband chose the banana cake, and I chose a parmesan truffle roll. Later, I noticed that they had an Italian Beef roll (a true Chicago specialty), but I had already ordered the parmasean truffle roll. Honestly the pastries were amazing. Service was fast and the coffee and chai were good. We sat inside and had some interesting chats with some of the customers. I think that that though the coffee menu is basic, the products are good. The bakery items are delicious, and it seems to be a real community hub where locals enjoy spending time.