Where do I start? When I drove up I knew that the GORGEOUS…read morelady standing outside talking was the owner, Kesha because I've followed them on social media:) I got out and said, HI! and she gave me the biggest hug greeting:) I knew I'd found my place! I shared that I just moved to the area from Vegas and I had been following the store and I wanted to try! This gracious soul walked me in and introduced me to her beautiful staff who were sweet as cake! Kesha was leaving but I so appreciative of her time with me:) Now it was time for the biz! I had the ladies walk me through the flavors and they explained the deep fried pound cake! I ordered a flight: peach cobbler, double batter, strawberry and cookie batter. I also got a scoop of chocolate ice cream and a slice of lemon pound cake. The shop is so super cute!!! I loved it and I felt right at home. I got my treats to go so I could share with my Hubby. Oh wow!!!! We LOVED IT!!! The flight was amazing! Fresh, hot and yummy! So glad I found this gem!

From my very first inquiry the day before my visit to the moment I walked through the door, the…read morecustomer service was exceptional. I drove over an hour each way because of the incredible reviews--and every single one proved true. In fact, my experience exceeded even my highest expectations. I've been baking from scratch for my family for more than 50 years, so I know the real thing when I taste it. This bakery is unquestionably baking from scratch. Honestly, I can finally retire my mixer and my family won't know the difference. Even my grandson--who is as selective as they come and doesn't usually care for pound cake--took one bite of my sample and immediately asked for a slice for the ride home. That says everything. Kesha, the owner, is personable, friendly, professional, and simply phenomenal. Businesses like this deserve our full support because they feel like our own community treasures. And as far as I'm concerned, this one is ours. I'll be returning again... and again... and again. Ms. Pp

Vanille Patisserie in Chicago is not to be missed! Even the pickiest eater will love this place! It…read moreserves cookies and pastries. Their chocolate chip cookie is huge and full of the best things that make a great chocolate chip cookie! It is crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I forgot to take a photo because it looked exquisite and tasted even better!!! The chocolate croissant pictured was flakey and tender oozing with dark decadent chocolate. One of the best croissants I have ever tasted! The service is fast and friendly. When you enter the shop, your senses are entertained with the warm scent of pastries. It is one of the best bakeries I have ever found!

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.

The honey butter roll was so good that I came back in a few hours to buy 4 more. The iced pumpkin…read morespice with oatmilk was also delicious. I love how fresh the space smells as soon as you walk in. The pastries are on display, cafeteria style. You're able to use the kiosk to place your drink orders.

This bakery has some of the most legitimately delicious bread I've ever had, and it's become a…read moremandatory stop whenever I find myself in Niles. No matter how many times I visit, I always end up finding something new that catches my eye. Between the incredible selection of breads, pastries, and drinks, it's nearly impossible to leave empty-handed. One of the things I love most about this place is the variety of bread flavors they offer. Whether you're in the mood for something sweet, savory, classic, or unique, there always seems to be a fresh batch coming out of the oven. The bread always tastes incredibly fresh, whether you're eating it immediately there or in the car or saving some for breakfast the next morning. The drinks deserve recognition too. They're consistently good, surprisingly affordable, and pair perfectly with whatever baked goods you decide to bring home. My go to drink here is the jasmine milk tea with 50% sugar and light ice. It's rare to find a place where the quality is this high while the prices remain so reasonable. I've tried a variety of their drinks over the years, and they've yet to disappoint. I was so happy they finally opened an 85 Degrees bakery here in the Midwest because I would always visit this place when I visit the West Coast. If you're a bread lover, this bakery is absolutely worth the trip. The combination of fresh-baked bread, flavorful drinks, affordable prices, and an endless selection of goodies keeps me coming back time and time again. It's one of those places that makes you start planning your next visit before you've even finished what you bought from this one.

Came to this locally owned business in Mokena to look at chocolates. Fabulously Sweet certainly has…read morea few. It actually has a lot. Get custom orders or just come in. The prices are pretty okay for the high quality. A recent visit here yielded some good finds. It's known for the many chocolate products. The custom orders are where they really shine. Great for parties. Last time in here we got some of the chocolate covered cranberries and they were well liked by everyone that had these. Basically the only problem was there wasn't enough. That was one way to get people to eat fruit. Good place for locally made chocolates and candy. It's also not crazy expensive. These are perfect for parties or whatever.

This place is wonderful. The sweet treats are delectable. Cannot describe how beautifully presented…read moretheir store is. The employee is as sweet as the candy.

My cousin knows the owner so our family was fortunate to host a baby shower here on a Sunday, when…read morethey are closed. They made the cookies, macaroons, both cakes that were served and mini pumpkin pies that were given as gifts for the guests. They also opened to enable us to buy goodies and I fell in love with the brown butter bourbon cookies!! They were 3 for $5 and I would have bought the 3 bags that were in the case, but a woman in front of me bought 2 bags so I was left with one. They have mini pies for $5 and while it was hard to decide (assorted cheesecakes, key lime pie, sweet potato pie, etc.); I bought a mini peach cobbler for hubby. They are the perfect serving size and he loved it! Both of the cakes they had at the shower (a chocolate and a yellow rainbow) were moist and delicious; the only downside is that we live so far away! But if we're ever in this area we will remember Park's Pastries for sure.

Cute bakery in downtown Homewood. Delicious treats. We tried both the peach cobbler and three of…read moretheir cookies. Pricing is on a digital screen above the front counter but you can't see it when coming in the side door. This is what I remember.. Cookies 3 for $5 Cupcakes $3 Mini loaf cakes $5 Mini cheesecake and cobblers $7 Macaroons 3 for $7 Coffee $1 Customer service wasn't the best so I took away a star. We weren't greeted when we entered and had to speak first. She didn't really say anything, give any suggestions or interact at all. For first time customers that kind of hindered the experience but thank goodness the treats did not disappoint.

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.

What I love about this bakery cafe is that it truly reminds me of my trip to Paris. There is a…read morefresh smell of butter, sweet cream and homemade breads. Everyone is so friendly and eager to serve. I love the variety, the themes and that they are trendy. I also love the French and Korean fusion. Ingredients are premium and the taste is real. Never too sweet and you're tasting the flavors you are supposed to taste. My first experience was in China Town, but I have certainly enjoyed other locations as well. Get the app, earn the rewards, eat or drink for FREE!

I usually love coming to this location because it is right in my neighborhood, the store is always…read moreclean, and the staff is consistently warm, friendly, and helpful. Buying our birthday cakes here has been a go to tradition for our family for a long time. Unfortunately, my most recent purchase was a huge letdown. I got the Matcha Strawberry Cake on the day of the celebration, but the cake base was completely wet, soggy, and mushy right where it met the cream and strawberry filling. Instead of the light, airy matcha sponge we normally look forward to, the texture was heavy and gummy, almost like it had been sitting in the display fridge absorbing moisture for days or the fruit had not been properly prepped. I really appreciate the great customer service here, which is why this review hurts to write, but the quality control on the bakery side this time around was unacceptable. I really hope the management addresses freshness and shelf life standards because we would love to keep coming back.

Delicious food. very French. Pastries are delicious and unusual. Atmosphere is devine.read more

The Beignets were a total joke. If you screw up on an item don't hide it under a pound of powdered…read moresugar. Apologize and make a new one or offer something you CAN make well...such as the cupcakes. After my first visit I worry that this place may be all show and no substance....and pricey for sandwiches. Give it a try and decide for yourself. I "may" give it a second chance but if I find it falls short again I will be hard on it.

Stopped in while visiting Chicago, located in China Town. purchased Creme Brulee Bombolone (cream…read morefilled donut) it was sooooo delicious. Ham & cheese pastry is like a Xtra large light & fluffy croissant. I had a chocolate & raspberry macaroons that were really not that good. Choc chip cookies are huge & oh so good. Strawberry lemon cream croissants are small but have fresh strawberries inside & on top. I enjoyed this bakery so much, just didn't have the time to go again before leaving. It's always pretty crowded it seems. it's quaint & cute & very clean. Definitely will go again.

The Coffee Cronut 5/10 was my first time trying a cronut. I expected it to be crispier. It wasn't…read moreas dense as a cake donut, but also wasn't as fluffy and light as a normal donut. I loved the coffee custard cream inside and the croissant layers, but the whole thing felt pretty heavy. The coffee icing also made it way too sweet, and there was a greasy aftertaste. The Sticky Milk Bun 6/10 was basically soft milk bread covered in sweet condensed milk. Nothing crazy, but honestly pretty satisfying. The Crab Meat Croquette 3/10 was also my first time trying a croquette, and I definitely didn't expect it to be so soft. The filling tasted like coleslaw, and the outside was supposed to be crispy, but it was just a soft savory pastry. The Causson aux Pommes 2/10 was probably my least favorite. It tasted like a grocery store pastry but lowkey worse. It wasn't crispy or flaky at all and almost tasted stale. The layers didn't shatter when you bit into it, so it just wasn't satisfying to eat. Overall, the pastries definitely looked good, but I'd rather spend my money at some of the other bakeries in Chinatown or pay more for something that's actually higher quality.

I bought a Christmas cookie kit from Black Rose Pastries, an online bakery serving the Chicagoland…read morearea. I'm happy that I did. It was a fun and yummy holiday event to do at home. I initially bought this to participate in a VYE. But due to my own procrastination, I didn't get the kit in time. So I didn't use the kit during the VYE. No worries... I saved it for a weekend activity. The kit was packed with care. It included sugar cookies in holiday shapes, various Royal icing (white, green, and red), toothpicks, holiday sprinkles,and M&Ms. The icing and cookies were a good consistency. No runny icing. No hard cookies. Chef Blaque is a nationwide award winning baker and sugar artist. He won the Season 1 of Sugar Rush in 2018. He definitely has mad crazy good baking and decorating skills. He was raised on the Southside of Chicago and is the owner of Black Rose Pastries, an online bakery. The bakery serves the Chicago, Illinois, area AND they sell kits online. Some kits can be shipped nationwide. If you're interested check out his IG and website. @blackrosepastries @chefblaque

I ordered a sculpted cake here for my niece's birthday on less than a week's notice, just after…read morehaving seen the chef's big win on Sugar Rush, with the owner of Sprinkles. I wish I could give him a hundred stars! I provided little direction, other than a general theme, her name and age, and a couple of drawings. He clearly put so much time and attention into the details, and the photos don't do it justice. He even was able to incorporate drawings that my niece had done into the detail work. It was not an inexpensive cake, but the cost was super-reasonable for the work involved. And very responsive. He also delivered, which was a huge benefit! I can't wait for the next birthday to see what else he can create!