Sweet Temptations Bake Shop

Simply sublime. My…read morecompanion and I wandered into Bennison's on our final morning in Evanston. Thankfully, we had a plane to catch or we would have tried everything in the store. In our case, we left with way too many tasty croissants. High quality, very local, super friendly. If you visit Evanston, a stop at Bennison's is a MUST.

Northwestern Graduation Cake !!! My daughter graduated this month from Northwestern and I found…read moreBennisons on Yelp . They truly made it easy for me to order her customer grad cake remotely . We chose a white cake with lemon curd filling and butter cream icing . They had the Northwestern purple and cap to match ! Great deal and everyone absolutely loved it. Customer services was amazing and awesome !! We will be back :)

Bennison's Bakery.(Davis St/Maple Ave Evenston IL) Bakery Cakes Cookies Croissants Macarons Great Sandwiches Coffee etc .Cool!

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Valentines @ Bennison's Bakery .Evenston IL Bakery Cakes Cookies Croissants Macarons Great Sandwiches Breads Coffee etc .Cool!

Patisserie Coralie

3.9(314 reviews)

1.8 mi

Wonderful ham and cheese croissant kissed with just enough bechamel to make the whole thing melt in…read moreyour mouth...and a pretty darn good capuchino, too.

Came in looking for a sweet. Saw the chocolate raspberry in the case and could not resist. I also…read moregot the gluten free chocolate cookie filled with cream, chocolate chip cookie and coffee. I had no intention of eating all three at the same time. Loved the top two layers of the raspberry dessert. Would have preferred the bottom to be soft vs the chocolate crunch. In fact, it was so hard I could barely get my fork through. I took a bite of the double chocolate gluten free cookie. Kind of like a shortbread cookie with filling. Not much to say about this. I like gluten. A chocolate chip cookie. Not a tough one. It was dry and I swear it was sitting in that jar for 4 days. Total bummer. I threw it away. The piece of cake and coffee came right away to counter. I sat down. Then about 5 minutes passed and my two cookies just showed up. I went back up to ask the guy at counter for them. Wouldn't you think he could have brought to me since it was not busy and he made me wait or maybe just forgot about me. It is time to repaint and tidy up. As for the baked goods. Needs a major step up to make it. If I can't get a chocolate chip cookie that I would eat. Total loss. I pride myself of being positive for reviews. I just can't with this one.

Tomato and mozzarella quiche

Napoleon

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Cupitol Coffee & Eatery

4.1(655 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great place for a nice brunch with friends! Very hide inside with seating options as there are…read morecouches on the side for those that jut wanna place to chill with a coffee and read a book or table tops on the main dining area. Went there this past Saturday with friends and glad that we got there when we did because the line just kept growing lol. I got the Sweet Potato bowl and added some smoked salmon to it and did not regret my choice at all. Flavorful, healthy yet, satisfying. And the pastry display caught my attention (as it always does anywhere I go) so just had to snag their newer item...the Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana bread which was a nice way to end this brunch. This is going to be a nice go-to brunch spot in downtown Evanston for me...and apparently the rest of Evanston from what I saw lol. Popular spot and I see why. Great location, great food and great ambiance.

A great place in Evanston to grab a quick breakfast, catch up with friends n family, and grab a…read morecoffee. They've got a great system here, and it's efficient and appreciated. I'm a drip. A drip coffee drinker! And a refill here is free, yay. I like a healthy breakfast and there's plenty of that, and also sweet French toast options. Today I had the No. 5 Breakfast Sandwich and I would just like to see the breakfast sandwiches on a bagel instead of a croissant. Lots of seating from tables, to casual comfy chairs, gives great options. Outdoor seating, as well. Is Cupitol a chain? It should be!

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Hewn Bakery

4.3(366 reviews)

3.2 mi

Wonderful selection of breads and pastries. I love to bring an assortment of pastries to friends…read morefor special events or just for myself at home

I am thrilled that hewn has such success. This morning around 9 AM I went to get a piece of quiche…read more They were sold out again, for the third time in a row. I inquired of staff that if they're always sold out why they don't just make more With attitude she said to me "well we always sell out at seven in the morning." I was then informed, that if they made more, they would just sell out at 7 AM anyhow, and that I should show up before 7 AM to get in line before they open. If you regularly run out of a product, a smart business person would make more. Overall, when I've had them their products are good. The breads and pastries are awesome However, the snarky attitude from the staff is unacceptable. I will definitely minimize the number of times I come to the store because of their frequent morning stockouts on products.

Inside of Cheddar Chive Scone ($4.15) - it's OK. Doesn't have a very strong cheddar or chive flavor.

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Inside of Caramelized Onion Rye ($8.25) - good but not amazing. Less flavorful than expected.

Sugar & Spice Extraordinary Sweet Treats

4.1(7 reviews)

1.9 mi

Sugar & Spice makes some of the greatest cookies known to man. Huge, soft cookies with just the…read moreslightest bit of crispiness along the edges. You might have actually eaten some of their creations without realizing it - they are the cookie supplier to Intelligentsia coffee shops! When I was in college we used to have a pre-finals week dorm event where everyone would gather in the common room to enjoy a big glass of milk and Sugar & Spice cookies - a delicious bit of comfort before the harsh reality of finals week set in. Oh, how I miss those days! I am partial to the M&M and the Double Chocolate varieties. Intelligentsia currently does not carry the chocolate ones but perhaps if enough people read this review and make the suggestion to management, we can bring about a cookie revolution. I promise it will be well worth the effort. If you visit their website, they have a bunch of gift options available, too. I know I certainly wouldn't object if someone bought me a box of cookies or brownies! ;)

After becoming a recurring visitor to Backlot Coffee - Evanston for their excellent coffee, I…read morestarted adding an addictive "vegan morning scone" to my tab. Saw someone deliver a fresh batch midday one time, thus finally figuring out that Sugar & Spice makes these scones which have reset my expectations for scones. Now have to-do list item to visit Sugar & Spice's bakery.

Newport Coffee House

4.5(128 reviews)

1.9 mi

Great coffee, clean and bright setting. Bakery items are excellent. Staff and owner are welcoming…read moreand friendly. So happy that Newport has come to our neighborhood. Safe from the usual vagrant panhandlers that invade too many of the other Evanston coffee houses.

Decided to add a star after my most recent visit, solely for the lemon poppyseed scone. That. Was…read more So. Good! It had such a nice aroma, wasn't overly sweet, and the texture was perfectly soft. Maybe I just got lucky that day, but the scone was clearly freshly baked. I saved some for later, and when I ate the rest around 9 p.m., it was still moist and soft! Most scones would have already gotten dry and crumbly by then. Unfortunately, I don't think the coffee drinks here are as good as they used to be. Now they're more like... just alright coffee. I used to be a big fan of the old version Coco Brew. I tried their Old Maple Brew, but I wasn't impressed. The iced matcha was also just okay, nothing really better than what you'd get at Starbucks. But I'd absolutely come back for that scone! (And please don't change the recipe this time. Still mourning for the old version of Coco Brew. ) I also tried their Quiche. It tasted good and the out layers were crispy. You might want to ask the cashier to warm it for you; they don't always offer it voluntarily. This season it was very nice to sit at their outside tea tables, especially around noon or early afternoon. The shades and the sunlight would bring nice dapples.

Indoor vibe

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Maple latter and avocado toast

Insomnia Cookies

3.3(69 reviews)

2.1 mi

Zach was amazing and had the best customer service! He was super nice and I would go again!read more

Perfect option if you're craving milk and a cookie. And if you're vegan. Love the vegan choices and…read morethe single-serving vegan milk to go with the soft, gooey cookie. Would love it even more if they expanded their vegan selection. Points for handling their own deliveries rather than going through certain delivery apps which shall remain nameless (but which have more miscues than successful deliveries).

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Tag's Bakery - Evanston

3.9(126 reviews)

3.3 mi

Another Too Good to Go. I'll have to go back and try other items from here. For this deal, we…read morereceived half of a small white cake with floral frosting. It was only $3.99 and honestly it was perfect for a little treat for my family to share on a random weekday.

Requested a car design for my 3&5 year old grandsons birthday. They were very helpful with…read morerecommendations and design. Yellow cake layered with strawberry buttercream. It was moist and delicious! Everyone loved it!! Thank you Tags

So happy with the results of this cake! Delicious butter cream filled with strawberry buttercream. Thank you Tags!!

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Panaderia Evita

4.7(17 reviews)

0.8 mi•Rogers Park

Note: Cash Only I…read morewas so excited to try Panaderia Evita, I put it on my calendar to not forget. While they have some things going for them, the experience ended up falling a little below expectations. Walking in, you're greeted by the smell of fresh baked goods. The setup is similar to Paris Baguette where you grab a pair of tongs and a tray, and then grab anything you want. Therein lies complaint #1: Other than small price stickers that some amy needs reading glasses for, there are no labels of any kind as to what it what. I can recognize a donut (at least I think so), but with the rest, I couldn't even tell if they were sweet or savory. I grabbed three different pastries, including one that was recommended by the clerk. With half an exception, the feedback is generally the same. This is complaint #2: Except for the one that had a softer, yellower center, the dough was firm with very little give. There's nothing wrong with a little crispness, but in this case, there wasn't much (if any) flakiness. With all of this said, while I am open to returning and trying some more items, I don't see myself breaking down the door to come back or recommending this spot to friends and family.

Panaderia Evita is a true hidden gem in the neighborhood!…read more Panaderia Evita is the type of bakery that if you walked too fast you would miss it. I came across Panaderia Evita during a random walk through Rodgers Park and I'm so happy I stop in that day. The staff is friendly and always speaks when I visit. The inside is spacious and clean not much investment into the decor but the food makes up for it. There are a ton of bakeries along the same block but the pastries from Panaderia Evita stand out from the rest. The homemade donuts are unbelievable! Pastries from the sugar donuts to the Conchas are so sweet and fluffy. I have yet to have a bad pastry from Panaderia Evita! I highly recommend trying the donuts because they're so fluffy and test so fresh. I haven't had a fresh donut like the ones at Panaderia Evita even at places dedicated to donuts.

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