Love their loaf of Japanese sweet potato bread! No place to eat inside the shop but they bake fresh…read morebread everyday. This is typical bakery style in Japan.

We returned and our favorite friendly staffer Jun was on duty. The wife picked up a couple loaves…read moreof her favorite item here, and that is their tip-top fresh milk bread. I did get to clarify with Jun that the current owner also owns the other Bakery Crescent location in the Joong Boo Market in Schaumburg, and he's not the Pastry House Hippo bakery owner in Mitsuwa Marketplace. That's just for the record, but it doesn't take anything away from the excellent and very reasonably priced products here.

Yes yes yes. Gluten-free cookies without a hint of sacrifice…read more My first favorite was the oatmeal chocolate chip... but the sugar cookie was a competitive sleeper that ended up stealing my heart. Addictive! Slightly crispy but also cake like. Yummmm.

This is their warehouse location, no one was there and I think it's for pick up of previously…read moreplaced orders only

Walked in for Tłusty Czartek and it took about 10 mins in and out to grab a variety of pączki. The…read morepączki variety were worth the price and they were bigger than usual and made really well. My favorite was was one with the edible floral pieces on top. I recommended.

Amazing Polish pastries! We got a selection of different items and each one of them was amazingread more

Whenever I come back to this area, this is my go to donut shop. The donuts surpassed anything that…read moreyou would get at your local chains and somehow has the perfect sweetness and texture/crunch to the fried doughnut. The jelly filled donuts make you feel like you're eating a cloud. Simply put I love this donut shop and I think this is a hidden gem. Try it yourself. Make sure to stop by the website to get a two dollar off coupon and if you're really stretched, they sell a dozen day old donuts for 4.99. If it wasn't for fat and sugar, I would eat this every day.

Decided to stop by later in the day around 6pm. First time here and it was not busy at all. Inside…read morewas quiet and clean. Lady in the front did not seem to be having a good day at all was just starring until we said something. Got a half dozen: red velvet, maple, old fashion sour cream, apple cider, toasted coconut, strawberry frosted. Best was apple cider, maple was okay the frosting was just crumbling off. The red velvet just dry.

Quaint downtown location. I can imagine coming here during Christmas time in the snow to buy…read morechocolate for people. TBE candied apples, taffy apples, etc. I had em at some place in Crystal Lake and am still to make the pilgrimage to Richmond BUFU to the OG Anderson's, but this Barrington location has been there since before covid. Long live chocolate. Expensive AF, but worth it. Life changing really like the first cathode ray TV, MP3s, 4D movies, or being with me. Once you do it, your life is changed. No more taffy apples anywhere else but from here. Hand made. THEY ONLY HAVE THEM APPLES DURING FALL THO. Chocolate covered, taffy, etc.

Anderson's Candy Shop was the perfect quick stop for an anniversary gift -- honestly felt like…read morewalking into chocolate heaven. The young gentleman helping me was incredibly personable and friendly, even sharing the history of the store with such pride and enthusiasm. You can truly tell he loves where he works and values the family/business behind it. I was amazed by the variety and quality of chocolates -- definitely not your average commercial candy shop. Everything felt unique, thoughtful, and special. To top it off, he beautifully wrapped the gift in a box with a ribbon, which made it feel even more personal and meaningful. Definitely returning again -- both for gifts and for myself!

With demand and supply, we now have a vast variety of Asian bakeries in the suburbs. However, we…read morecontinue to keep Pastry House Hippo on our revisit list because there are several baked goods that we thoroughly enjoy: melon pan, choco melon pan, cream pan, Doraemon, apple custard pan, and raisin bread. We recently diverged from our usuals and tried the sando with pork katsu. It had some shredded vegetable and ketchup-base sauce. I am indifferent to it but I am not opposed to trying the other savory items. We have gone on different days and times over the years. The shelves are almost always well-stocked. Sometimes we would have a brief wait for them to replenish the raisin bread loaves but it is the mister's favorite so it is worth it. The bakery staff are very friendly and quick so the lines are kept moving.

When I go to Mitsuwa, nine times out of ten I also stop by Pastry House Hippo, the cute Japanese…read morebakery located inside the grocery store. This has been my routine for decades, yet I just realized that I had never actually left a rating for it. What makes this bakery especially appealing is its soft, airy, and smooth bread and buns, which are handmade using ingredients sourced directly from Japan. My personal favorite is the red bean bun. While my sister loves their sandwiches and milk bread, which has an incredibly soft, fluffy, and moist texture. All of their bread and buns are made fresh daily. Many years ago, they even allowed their staff to take home any unsold sandwiches and bread at the end of the day! With increasing competition from newer Korean and Taiwanese bakeries, I hope Pastry House Hippo continues to stay competitive. As a self-serve bakery, it would be nice if the buns were individually wrapped, something many other bakeries already do, to help prevent contamination from careless customers. My most recent visit was on the second day of the new year, and I was happy to see the shop bustling with customers. I hope this little bakery continues to thrive for many years to come.

Bought some Clyde's donuts and they were the best glazed donuts I've ever bought. The glaze was…read moreperfect, tasted incredible in my mouth, mouth literally watering while typing right now. Go get some Clyde's donuts!

Clyde's donuts are now being sold by Kroger. Having rated several donuts over the years, many…read moreadvertised as the best, Clyde's ranks near the top. To my knowledge, donut prices have nearly doubled since the past several years. I know that there must be ingredients that prevent them from becoming stale. My favorite has always been the glazed raspberry filled.

Standard Mrs Fields location with a good assortment of small cookies, cookie cakes, brownies,…read moresmoothies, and an attached TCBY. The store displays the products in an organized and well lit manner that makes it easy to browse all the different options. Service is quick and friendly with the standard prices you expect to get at a Mrs. Fields Cookies location. The cookies here are consistently delicious with a good texture that has the right amount of chewniess.

After having dinner at the food court at Woodfield Mall, I went to Mrs. Fields Cookies for dessert…read more I was surprised at the large selection that they had since it was only 15 minutes before closing. If I had the room, I would have gotten several cookies. After a difficult decision, I got the triple chocolate cookie. It was yummy in my tummy. I highly recommend Mrs. Fields Cookies!