La Fournette was an incredible little bakery. Walk in and you get a "bonjour" right away, which…read morehonestly set the tone. Smelled amazing. Pastries everywhere on display, way too many good options to choose from. But I came for one thing. A classic Saucisson Sec Sandwich. Been chasing that since I had it in Paris. And yeah... this one hit. The baguette was exactly how it should be. Crusty, a little toasty, nice crunch when you bite in, but soft inside. The butter was simple but made a big difference, creamy and just enough to bring everything together. The sausage had that deep, cured flavor, a little salty, a little earthy. Then the cornichons cut through it with that sharp, tangy bite. Every bite had that mix of crunch, richness, and acidity, just done right. That's what made it so good. Place itself is cozy, and the people working there were great. I'll definitely be back... still thinking about those pastries too.

I am so blessed to be a neighbor of this incredible French bakery and have been since its opening…read more Totally authentic with a small area for having a bowl of French soup, sandwich and a great cup of coffee. Everything from here is most impressive and YOU WILL RETURN! The owner and staff are very friendly and are very appreciative of your visit. Fantastic customer service and never, ever rushed. Quite busy, rightfully so, but the line moves right along quickly. I have purchased practically everything over the years for myself, my company and my church and have had nothing but incredible responses. There are many choices of the tastiest authentic breads, pastries, etc. plus there is that cozy place to enjoy a fabulous soup and authentic French sandwich plus perhaps dessert. This is a true gem in Old Town!! Great history online about the award-winning owner in France and the US, plus his years in the business and proven techniques with pictures. Such a truly interesting read! https://blog.matferbourgeat.com/en/2018/03/14/pierre-zimmermann-la-fournette-chicago-from-the-bas-rhin-to-the-americain-dream Enjoy!

Small dessert shop located in the Chicago French Market/Metra Market. They had individual desserts…read moreand croissants, small sweet loaves, and exactly one 6" cake for sale, plus coffee and tea. All pretty standard flavours, but if what I got is representative of the whole offering, the quality is what makes them special. I got the Manjari, a chocolate mousse coated in a dark chocolate ganache with a thin chocolate cookie/cake "crust" on the bottom. It was almost $10 which I think is pricey for an individual dessert, but it was perfectly designed and the chocolate was clearly good quality because it was RICH. The dessert was pushing my tolerance for sweetness but in this small portion it worked as the chocolate was very strong to balance it out.

Bought a "Celebration Cake" from here and it looked beautiful and it actually tasted really good!…read moreIt wasn't overly sweet! Great customer service! The young lady behind the counter even went out of her way to assist my husband and I with directions on which Metra train to take and how to get to the station. We were just in town to visit family. Purchased a cake from here and got help with directions too!

Amazing product and great people to deal with!! These are the perfect treat for your events, or…read moresimply as a fancy gift. Try them and thanks me later :)

If I could put 10 stars I would, not only are the Macarons absolutely amazing so is the staff, very…read morekind and professional I felt like home. Definitely best macarons out of the whole city. 10/10 recommend to everybody who loves Macarons or who has never tried them before, my family is very happy when I came home with them. Can't wait to be back for more!!! Make sure you order online 30 minutes to an hour prior to arrival depending how many you'd like!

Literally the cutest café. This was my favorite breakfast spot while visiting Chicago…read more The second I walked in, I was obsessed. The green and white color palette immediately reminded me of Ralph's Coffee. It felt classic and polished but still charming. Everyone working there had a smile on their face, and the warmth felt so genuine and comforting, especially first thing in the morning. They had such a huge selection of pastries and cakes that it was honestly hard to choose. I ended up getting the cake shaped like a cherry because it looked so interesting. It was a black cherry cake and I paired it with a cappuccino. It was the perfect combination. The cake was beautiful and tasted just as good as it looked. We also ordered the breakfast burrito, which came with a small side salad. It was fine, but not the standout for me. If I came back, which I would, I would probably stick to the pastries and coffee and try more of their baked goods instead. Service was amazing. The ambience was adorable. I loved how all the silverware, plating, and dinnerware matched that perfect green tone. Every detail felt intentional. It was just perfect.

We had a toddler date with a friend and her son here at the cafe at the Peninsula. They had some…read morelimited-time St. Patrick's Day specials that caught my friend's eye, including the Pot of Gold, a special dessert only available for the weekend. The food was really excellent, as was the service. But it was ridiculously priced. The reuben sandwich was $28. It was a great sandwich, very lean, but you could get a sandwich as good for half the cost elsewhere. They only have a couple of kid's items, but my friend requested buttered noodles for her kid rather than the cheesy noodles. I got the hibiscus drink and lavender lemonade, both non-alcoholic, and they were very good. My little one especially liked the hibiscus. And we ordered the appetizer of whipped ricotta and honey; my daughter liked this more than anything else we ordered. We didn't have dessert at the restaurant, but ordered to go. The pot of gold was really good. There were little "gold nuggets" on it and that was my daughter's favorite part; good thing since I didn't realize it had a layer with Bailey's in it. It was very rich, and the cauldron was really thick chocolate (and actually was a struggle to get into, a bit!). The restaurant is small but it didn't feel crowded. We never felt rushed or unwelcome, and we were there for a couple hours (longer than I realized; it took an unusually long time to make two reuben sandwiches). Their pastries are really nice but somewhat expensive, like the rest of the menu. It was a nice, sophisticated experience.

Macarons are exceedingly and exceptionally difficult to get to absolute perfection. If this were a…read moreplace with two or three Michelin stars, I might be a little tougher. However, for a neighborhood dessert shop, these were as close to macaron perfection as can reasonably be expected. What I'm referring to is the crust/shell. If I'm correct, a textbook-perfect macaron shell is firm yet as delicate as a frozen soap bubble, with a much softer dough underneath. With these, I felt as though a hair (and I'm not exaggerating) of the firmness transferred from the shell to the dough. Again, I grant grace due to the inherent difficulty of perfecting this delicate pastry. Where these macarons truly shine, and do so more than any I've had previously, is their filling. I was able to try a salted caramel and a coffee. Both of these had very distinct flavors, not simply a generic sweetness with hints of something. I could have immediately identified these flavors, even if you hadn't told me what they were. While it was later in the evening and not busy, I still want to give points to the friendly and personable individual working behind the counter. Thus, while perhaps not a cross-town destination, Andersonville's Macaron Bar delivers products that can perfectly satisfy a sweet craving.

We just wanted a little sweet after lunch. I swear I could eat a whole sleeve of these and still…read morewant more. My favorite was the black raspberry. I didn't taste the rosemary in the lavender, loved the gingerbread. Pretty little sweets, great gift idea. Happy we stopped.

The store is so nice and all the pastries look so beautiful! We were immediately greeted and…read moreoffered help right away. The tiramisu was delicious as well as the giant cream puff. The employees were really nice. Ample seating to have a pastry and coffee. Would recommend A+

This cute bakery is located across the street from the Chicago Pizza And Oven Grinder Company. The…read moresweet smell inside is warm and inviting. I tried a sample of their winter bliss Buche and it was creamy and delicious. The prices are steep, $5 for a chocolate chip cookie, $4.25 butter croissant, $5.25 banana muffin, and $8 a Chicago Bears sugar cookie. I wasn't impressed with the $4.75 Pain Au Chocolate I got. For the price, I was expecting a lot more than a dry and lack luster pastry. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

Delicious Good variety…read more Gift sets Street parking Seats outside I don't think there's a public restroom

The macarons were stale and hard to chew. You can tell the macarons were sitting on shelf for a…read morewhile. The macarons were flavorful. They had a wide range of flavors to select from and unique flavors at that but not worth the price tag of $17 a pack that's NOT fresh. .

Drove down to Chicago to pickup family from Midway airport and wanted a sweet treat but everything…read morewas closed except for the Bakery Box ATM. It was close to the Tesla chargers at the complex. They had a variety of flavors for their macaroons, mini cakes, cake pops and other desserts. Some desserts come in a box with a mini fork inside. I got a strawberry and chocolate mini-cake, which was very moist. This wouldn't be my first preference but it's a decent option depending on the circumstances. The card machine was straightforward. I'd try a lemon desert next time.

Omg yes!! So many tasty choices..a tad pricey but what isnt nowadays…read more.. Everything we have gotten has been yummy... When there was an issue, the owner was super nice and responsive.

Ordered: Turkey Bacon & Egg Croissant (~$11) w Avocado…read more(~$2): scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, smoked gouda and sambal aioli on a flaky croissant Cinnamon Roll (~$7) Iced Banana Cream Cloud Latte (~$6): creamy banana milk topped with light espresso cold foam sweetened with date syrup Iced Banana Fosters Latte (~$6): blend of espresso, creamy banana, and sweet caramel Aya's take: First stop on my recent Chicago trip and we decided to try a Chicago classic. This is a fast casual spot so service was pretty fast. There is a decent amount of seating, most of which was surprisingly taken around 11am on a Thursday. For starters, they no longer have their rainbow cake! I was surprised to hear that considering how popular it's supposed to be. We got both banana lattes which were extremely sweet. It's basically dessert with a hint or caffeine. I'm a big fan of banana, so I actually liked this but I would've preferred half the sweetness. The Turkey Bacon & Egg Croissant was so good! A solid breakfast sandwich - the eggs were cooked perfectly, the turkey bacon was insanely crispy, and that sambal aioli was just what this needed. I highly recommend adding Avocado like I did for some freshness & creaminess since it's a heavy sandwich as is. The Cinnamon Roll was soft, moist, and not overly sweet. Overall, I really enjoyed this breakfast!

Cute vibey breakfast place conveniently located in walking distance from my hotel. If you Iike…read morediabeetus for breakfast/brunch there are tons of pastries and specialty drinks to get your blood sugar spiking in AM. Avocado toast was great, definitely felt bougie and filling. The "matcha Americano" is just an iced matcha without the sugar or milk which was refreshing and what I wanted.

Such a cute little bakery with the tastiest sweets and the coolest vibe…read more Customer service - good. Desserts - even better. CUTE set up. Great spot. Chicago street parking but it wasn't crazy.

One of our local favorites, this bakery has been in wicker Park for many decades, and continues to…read morebe a commanding presence in the pastry realm. Remarkably delicious cookies and cakes, Great coffee, and a chill laid back atmosphere. Very good with the kids too. They have donuts on weekends, but they're run out quickly so get there early!