They have maple bacon donuts. Not bad at all. They start discounting goodies by noon. Very nice…read morelady runs this place and she makes the yeast raised donuts every morning.

I was recommended to go here by a friend and stopped by on whim to try it out, bought some goodies…read morefor my partners birthday. My partner loved the donuts and I enjoyed what I tried as well, the cinnamon melt away was soo good! Service was friendly and easy. I will say that the cookies lacked flavor though.

Delicious cookies pie donuts and breads- very kind and smiling employees. Simple small business…read morewith great character.

We loved this placed!…read more It was very off season so we were waiting all week until Thursday when they were open to try it. Our large group of 3 families enjoyed breakfast here and the lovely staff were very accommodating to our chaos. 3 grandparents, 4 parents and 4 toddlers to order, eat and we all enjoyed ourselves. We all loved the treats, the food, and best coffee we could find in the starved rock area! I got for the 4 I was in charge of: 2 hot vanilla latte, a kids French toast with bacon, a biscuit and gravy, cream horn, cinnamon roll, and more treats I can't recall now. Highly recommend this cute little stop and if we are in the area again we'd definitely stop by!

Cute shop on the outskirts of town. Staff was super welcoming and friendly. The baking goods were…read morenot only delicious, but incredibly affordable ($3!)

Very nice people. Cute shop !! Maybe an off day but we…read morebought 6 different things and of them only one would I go back for. The raspberries/cream cheese danish was really good. The 7 layer bar and the pecan bar tasted like the were o l d . And very hard. The apple fritters and apple cinnamon muffins not my personal preference and the taste was way off to me.

Price: $$ Recommend Level: 5/5…read morePayment Options: Cash/Credit Card/Apple Pay Parking: Street meter *In my yelpions: Really close to Starved Rock State Park, something to look forward to when doing a day trip out there. I was not expecting a small town could have an amazing bakery like Ottawa Bakery. Staff were very attentive to my order, as they were patience in explaining what's popular, and what they would recommend. I almost ordered one of everything because I was starving. And boy, I did not regret my decision. The pastry overall wasn't too sweet at all. I picked up the blueberry muffin, raspberry bar, the cookie, the turnover, the almond claw. And boy, I did not disappoint a bit. And yes, I would go back again!

Due to poor planning on my part, I needed to pick up food for an event I was a part of and nothing…read morewas really open at 5 am so I drove to Pekin for doughnut. Awesome experience. The woman behind the counter was really helpful. Everything was incredible and everyone loved them. Some of these were so massive that I genuinely over ordered, but we started handing them out at the end of the day. Would go back if I lived in the area.

The donuts were wonderful they went out of there way to make sure I got my order I will be back…read moreover and over

Allison at Donut Delite was Phenomenal to work with! We were coming in from out of town for a…read morewedding! Allison went out of her way and dropped off 40 delicious donuts to the rehearsal dinner restaurant. The donuts were such a hit as a dessert and were absolutely delish! 10 out of 10 Undoubtedly

Not quite the same I remembered from last year. Yeast donuts and donut holes were dry and lacked…read moremuch flavor. The chocolate cake donut holes were the redeeming quality. May give em another shot when I'm back in the area ‍

I got a donut, a cinnamon roll & some cookies, everything tasted amazing! The cashier was very nice…read more& patient with me. The inside was clean & nice inside.

Really good donuts are hard to find but Steve's bakery has the best glazed donuts Ive had since I…read morewas 4 years old.Im 69 now.I always stop in when Im in the Ottawa area.

The only reason Carl did not get 5 stars is because of their limited hours. This establishment…read moreproduces the best donuts i have ever had. They are to die for.

Review Visit: May 2nd, 2015…read more Not just a bakery but a tourist stop. If you mention getting donuts (or doughnuts) in East Peoria, everyone will talk about how good Carl's Bakery is. They produce a lot of doughnuts (or donuts) that are beloved by the residents of East Peoria. Having lived in the general area and having drove by the place a million times, I thought it was time to check it out. If you are familiar with Carl's Bakery, you are familiar with the giant rooster that is outside the building. If you aren't familiar, then there is a giant rooster outside the building. One that is prime for taking a fun photo with. My dad and I did just that after trying out their food. Carl's Bakery is one of those places that seems to be open from before the sun rises to around noon-ish. So, if you are interested in going, you better head there when the roosters crow or else they will be closing up shop. When you go, you have to compete for a parking spot on the side of the building. While Carl's has an indoor eating area, I took the limited parking as a sign that they cater to the 'pick up my donuts (or doughnuts) and go' crowd. Nonetheless, my dad and I found a spot to park and headed in. Once we were inside, we had to squeeze a large throng of people to get to the counter. We told the cashier we wanted to eat in. She guided us to a table and we took a seat. While looking over the menu, I had hopes of getting some breakfast as that is what I assumed they specialized in. Maybe we missed a cutoff point or something else happened but we ended up ordering some lunch instead. My dad got a tenderloin and I got... I honestly don't remember. Maybe a burger that came with a ton of fries. Oh, and we both got coffee. Let us start with the coffee. It was... not good. I've had cheap coffee and this stuff takes the cake. I used more half-n-half and sugar than I normally do. While I am no snob and I put down a few cups, it wasn't worth it in the end to taste some water masquerading as coffee. But no worries. It's just coffee. We were there for the food. How was that?/ A notch above the coffee. I fully admit that I don't remember what sandwich I got but I do remember not being a fan of it. My dad said the same thing about his tenderloin. Both just lacking in everything. How does that happen? Can a chef or someone with cooking knowledge explain that to me? The french fries were salvageable at least. In fact, they were the only things that tasted good. Hype. It has it's place in the world but more often than not, I find that hype ruins a lot of things for me. Movies, video games, restaurants, and various other things. It's nice to get excited about something but when it doesn't live up to that level, I believe it is more disappointing than if it weren't hyped at all. But we aren't here for a hype discussion. My dad and I got to hang out and try something new. Was it the best place ever? No. Do I cherish the memory of this outing? Heck yes. While I may have had a lack luster time here, don't let the opposite of hype dissuade you from checking it out if you are a doughnut (or donut) person. Or you want to stop and take a photo with the giant rooster outside and then find yourself magically teleported inside, trying out their coffee and menu offerings.

Pfaff's Bakery - A Route 66 Sugar Rush Worth Every Mile…read more Walking into Pfaff's feels like opening the door to a time capsule... one that smells like maple, chocolate, and everything good about being alive. There's something comforting about a place that's been doing its thing since 1954, and clearly doing it right. The display case? Dangerous. In the best way. Everything looked so inviting it turned into a full internal debate between my eyes, my taste buds, and my very real pastry weakness. Spoiler: the pastries won. The donuts were some of the best I've had in a long time. Soft, light, just the right amount of sweet without tipping into sugar overload. My favorite was the one that reminded me of a palmier... flaky, delicate, and honestly a little heavenly. Service could use a bit of an upgrade on the friendly department. We're in the middle of a six-week road trip, and this stop, a small detour between Chicago and St. Louis, ended up being one of those unexpectedly perfect moments. Good coffee, great donuts, and a bonus hit of Route 66 nostalgia (yes, I'm fully that person). If you're anywhere nearby, don't overthink it. Just go. And maybe order one extra... you'll understand why.

Old school baker in downtown Pontiac. My tip is to arrive early because they sell out quickly!read more

The Supreme House of Cheese is a bit of a misleading name for this business, as it really has a lot…read moregoing on I would categorize this little gem as Toluca's Ma & Pop take on Walmart. The visual walking into the front door would leave you to believe you are in a small cafe, but then looking over to your right you also realize, wait! I am in a grocery store, convince store, video store, and local arcade!? Yes folks the supreme house of cheese is a jack of trades, your one stop shop for all immediate needs right in Toluca Illinois. We visited the Supreme House of Cheese during a village festival & parade while the store did not offer us out of towns folk much it was evident it was a staple in the community. We took advantage of the cafe booths and cooled off with a few micro sodas before heading back out to the festival while our visit was cheap and brief, that did not change the service we received happy, pleasant genuine customer service all around. Should I ever find myself in Toluca again I would be sure to check them out again.

The breakfast sandwiches that they make to order are delicious. I didn't have great luck with the…read moreshelved items the first time I went. Every time I'm nearby, I will be visiting for a breakfast sandwich. Yum!!!