Always great bakery foods that every time we pass the Chinatown location we need to stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Art JIMENEZ III
Well unfortunately I was going to head up north to argyle and Broadway and I was hoping that old Chinatown by cermak and Wentworth would have had Vietnamese rice cake on any of the bakeries. Unfortunately they did not and I was really craving for that. So I chose this one because it was the only bakery that had a sit down. The other bakeries I'd probably have to head back to the car and eat it which I did not want to on the semi cold day. Anyways, the pastries were just meh ok. What the castella de meil cake was similar to eating a Filipino sponge cake called mamon that I could get from Red ribbon for cheaper and then spending almost $4.49. I also ordered some croissant and two fruit pastries one was with blueberry and the other one was a strawberry lemon croissant. It was just okay there is nothing I would do cartwheels for but it wasn't bad either. Service was pretty quick. Ambience was quite noisy with a lot of the younger crowd in their 20s or 30s if you may say a millennial or a gen z. Otherwise my disappointment is that not just this bakery. But all the other bakeries did not have Vietnamese rice cake I guess cuz it's Chinatown they used to have it. I would have gone up North but I had to go to Senegalese restaurant in bronzeville and didn't want to drive so many times after washing my car. Otherwise to me it's just three stars. Not bad but not super great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jorge Erick Betancourt Gomrz
The bread is Ok but not the best in Chicago. The attendants were not very friendly, sometimes rude. Not too much bread to select at the end of the day either, it was 7:00 pm when we were there, and they close until 10:00pm.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Moises Treviño Garcia
I’ve passed by Paris Baguette in Chinatown so many times and always said “next time.” Well… it finally happened. The second I walk in, the smell hit me. Butter, sugar, baked things everywhere. It’s kind of impossible to ignore. What makes it funny is that it’s a French bakery right in the middle of Chinatown. It just works though. Staff was super nice. Smiling, patient, didn’t feel rushed at all.
I ordered a hot chocolate and the Chocolate Supreme Croissant. Hot chocolate was good. Sweet, comforting, did the job. But the croissant… that was a moment. Round, flaky, crispy on the outside and on the Inside Chocolate custard heaven. Then more chocolate on top. And those little crispy pearls. It’s a lot, in the best way.
Every bite was crunchy, soft, rich, and messy in a good way. Straight-up chocolate overload. I can’t believe this place has been here all this time and I barely noticed. Easily one of the best pastries I’ve ever had. Not even exaggerating.
Big selection of both sweet and savory options, and you can get it toasted! Definitely more expensive than nearby bakeries, but it makes sense because you get plentiful seating, ambiance, bathroom access with purchase and the ability to pay with a credit card. Speaking of the bathroom, i definitely saw a staff member leave the bathroom without washing her hands so...that was not very confidence-inducing. The bathroom is also dirtier than the rest of the cafe
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Luepkes
I had a coconut round twist doughnut which was delicious
Anna Jackson
We stopped in to get a desert and it was super tasty. Nice atmosphere as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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A very pleasant place with a cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy good but not expensive coffee. The pastries are fresh, tasty, and affordable. It’s a great spot to chill or just enjoy a quiet moment with a cup of coffee. 9.5/10
Always great bakery foods that every time we pass the Chinatown location we need to stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Well unfortunately I was going to head up north to argyle and Broadway and I was hoping that old Chinatown by cermak and Wentworth would have had Vietnamese rice cake on any of the bakeries. Unfortunately they did not and I was really craving for that. So I chose this one because it was the only bakery that had a sit down. The other bakeries I'd probably have to head back to the car and eat it which I did not want to on the semi cold day. Anyways, the pastries were just meh ok. What the castella de meil cake was similar to eating a Filipino sponge cake called mamon that I could get from Red ribbon for cheaper and then spending almost $4.49. I also ordered some croissant and two fruit pastries one was with blueberry and the other one was a strawberry lemon croissant. It was just okay there is nothing I would do cartwheels for but it wasn't bad either. Service was pretty quick. Ambience was quite noisy with a lot of the younger crowd in their 20s or 30s if you may say a millennial or a gen z. Otherwise my disappointment is that not just this bakery. But all the other bakeries did not have Vietnamese rice cake I guess cuz it's Chinatown they used to have it. I would have gone up North but I had to go to Senegalese restaurant in bronzeville and didn't want to drive so many times after washing my car. Otherwise to me it's just three stars. Not bad but not super great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The bread is Ok but not the best in Chicago. The attendants were not very friendly, sometimes rude. Not too much bread to select at the end of the day either, it was 7:00 pm when we were there, and they close until 10:00pm.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
I’ve passed by Paris Baguette in Chinatown so many times and always said “next time.” Well… it finally happened. The second I walk in, the smell hit me. Butter, sugar, baked things everywhere. It’s kind of impossible to ignore. What makes it funny is that it’s a French bakery right in the middle of Chinatown. It just works though. Staff was super nice. Smiling, patient, didn’t feel rushed at all.
I ordered a hot chocolate and the Chocolate Supreme Croissant. Hot chocolate was good. Sweet, comforting, did the job. But the croissant… that was a moment. Round, flaky, crispy on the outside and on the Inside Chocolate custard heaven. Then more chocolate on top. And those little crispy pearls. It’s a lot, in the best way.
Every bite was crunchy, soft, rich, and messy in a good way. Straight-up chocolate overload. I can’t believe this place has been here all this time and I barely noticed. Easily one of the best pastries I’ve ever had. Not even exaggerating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paris Baguette Crookie, Croissant Donut, Baguette, Dubai Chocolate Mochi Donut, Tiramisu, Curry Croquette, Coffee Croissant Donut
Big selection of both sweet and savory options, and you can get it toasted! Definitely more expensive than nearby bakeries, but it makes sense because you get plentiful seating, ambiance, bathroom access with purchase and the ability to pay with a credit card. Speaking of the bathroom, i definitely saw a staff member leave the bathroom without washing her hands so...that was not very confidence-inducing. The bathroom is also dirtier than the rest of the cafe
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a coconut round twist doughnut which was delicious
We stopped in to get a desert and it was super tasty. Nice atmosphere as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very pleasant place with a cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy good but not expensive coffee. The pastries are fresh, tasty, and affordable. It’s a great spot to chill or just enjoy a quiet moment with a cup of coffee. 9.5/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee and customer service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great service and very good coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Stuff is very polite and the pastries are so yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
loved the experience and staff was super lovely !!! def will be going back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery
The baristas are very nice and friendly. The food is amazing and ask for Justin, he’s very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry Croissant
love to go to this place during breakfast, employees are very friendly. very good pastries and coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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