Food was amazing. An incredible selection of savory and sweet. I had trouble picking which one of the four very different things I ate was my favorite. The only real downsides are twofold: there isn’t a great coffee selection (since that isn’t their primary function) and there is very limited seating. Don’t let that discourage you because everything is easy to eat on the go or in your car and they will package it for you by default. Adding this place to rotation!
Sugar Moon is exceptional. Their offerings are always being updated and they never miss. Everything is delicious! The line might be long but it is worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isa Garcia
The line moves pretty efficiently. The decor is neat cute and clean. The pastries are reasonably priced for a bake shop. Here’s the thing nothing is phenomenal or blows you away. I sampled with my siblings a leek focaccia, pizza focaccia, poblano everything bagel seasoned something with egg in it, cornflake espresso cookie, salted caramel blondie, chai spice roll and maybe something else. The sweet pastries don’t really stand out and most of them have flakey salt and feel one note. The banana pudding croissant was tasty but wasn’t memorable and had caramel it didn’t need. I went here because I heard from several people that it was outstanding. It wasn’t unfortunately. Okay pastries. I do feel like the people care about what they make. I wouldn’t go here again and I definitely wouldn’t stand in line for it either.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Amy May
This is one of the bakeries I love .. haven’t had anything that i didn’t like . definitely worth a trip!.. The will always greet you with smiles and patience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Brioche
şeyma arslan
Unfortunately a disappointment. Drove 20 mins, waited in line 20 minutes, outcome: mediocre, maybe below mediocre.
Sweet goods: Tahini cookie and cornflake cookie were good. But again just average, not a life changing experience or definitely NOT best of Chicago.
Savory goods: Cheddar scone, potato focaccia, mushroom focaccia, worst pieces of pastry I’ve had in a very long time. Overly greasy, salty, abundant/sharp and odd flavors.
I am genuinely shocked that this place is named as best bakery in Chicago, not even close. If you’re an average person who doesn’t know anything about high quality pastry, it may seem as something great because of the variety of goods. BUT, if you know what a REAL GOOD PASTRY is, this place is not for you.
Delicious pastries and friendly staff! As many savory options as sweet. The banana pudding croissant was my favorite!! Went on Friday morning right at open and there was a small line out the door. Mainly grab and go but there are a few seats inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Pudding Croissant
Louie Cordon
Bought so much, and I regret nothing. You will gain life. I dream of the sausage giardiniera focaccia as well as the Thai tea cloud. Go early. There might be a line, but it's ok. Worth It - Fifth Harmony.
Love this place! Awesome baked delicately balanced flavors. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesse Favila
I came all the way from Denver and I tried this place and it was wonderful! everything is just quality. Any thing you do get will be delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Cookie
Tulsi Patel
The absolute best bakery in Chicago. I love trying new bakeries and this is the only one I've been to multiple times in the years I've been here. I drag myself out of bed on weekend mornings to stand in line before they open and it's worth it. I've never had anything I've not liked, savory and sweet both!!! The sweet pastries are not too sweet and have unique flavors. There's always new offerings and I find that so refreshing.
That is the best chocolate chip cookie I’ve ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Morgan Murphy
Sweet little spot with limited seating and great prices. Service was kind. We had: Delicious confetti cookie w seasalt, jam-packed jam bar (great texture overall and huge piece - not super breakable but very biteable). Bottled cold brew and a drip coffee. Would def recommend grabbing it to go and wandering to a park nearby if the weather is nice. Will def takeout pastries/treats again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam
I would quite literally go out of my way to visit Chicago again for the chance to go to this bakery again. This is an easy 10 on my friend’s restaurant ranking scale meaning ‘cuisine defining’! Best bakery I have ever been to in my life!!! I’m not a cinnamon girl, but the cinnamon roll is an absolute must have, do not miss! There was a bench around the corner we were able to sit at, but note there’s no seating! Line is long (worth it) Staff is friendly Goods are ….. life changing, I will never stop thinking about my $47 box of heaven
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Espresso Cornflake Cookie, Chai Bun
Ben Charlson
The best bakery in the entire city
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mel J
Really wanted to visit but we got there after 12 on a Sunday and it was closed as everything was sold out.
Food was amazing. An incredible selection of savory and sweet. I had trouble picking which one of the four very different things I ate was my favorite. The only real downsides are twofold: there isn’t a great coffee selection (since that isn’t their primary function) and there is very limited seating. Don’t let that discourage you because everything is easy to eat on the go or in your car and they will package it for you by default. Adding this place to rotation!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Brioche, Banana Pudding Croissant
Sugar Moon is exceptional. Their offerings are always being updated and they never miss. Everything is delicious! The line might be long but it is worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The line moves pretty efficiently. The decor is neat cute and clean. The pastries are reasonably priced for a bake shop.
Here’s the thing nothing is phenomenal or blows you away. I sampled with my siblings a leek focaccia, pizza focaccia, poblano everything bagel seasoned something with egg in it, cornflake espresso cookie, salted caramel blondie, chai spice roll and maybe something else. The sweet pastries don’t really stand out and most of them have flakey salt and feel one note. The banana pudding croissant was tasty but wasn’t memorable and had caramel it didn’t need. I went here because I heard from several people that it was outstanding. It wasn’t unfortunately. Okay pastries. I do feel like the people care about what they make. I wouldn’t go here again and I definitely wouldn’t stand in line for it either.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
This is one of the bakeries I love .. haven’t had anything that i didn’t like . definitely worth a trip!.. The will always greet you with smiles and patience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Brioche
Unfortunately a disappointment.
Drove 20 mins, waited in line 20 minutes, outcome: mediocre, maybe below mediocre.
Sweet goods: Tahini cookie and cornflake cookie were good. But again just average, not a life changing experience or definitely NOT best of Chicago.
Savory goods: Cheddar scone, potato focaccia, mushroom focaccia, worst pieces of pastry I’ve had in a very long time. Overly greasy, salty, abundant/sharp and odd flavors.
I am genuinely shocked that this place is named as best bakery in Chicago, not even close. If you’re an average person who doesn’t know anything about high quality pastry, it may seem as something great because of the variety of goods.
BUT, if you know what a REAL GOOD PASTRY is, this place is not for you.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Cookie, Espresso Cornflake Cookie, Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie
Delicious pastries and friendly staff! As many savory options as sweet. The banana pudding croissant was my favorite!! Went on Friday morning right at open and there was a small line out the door. Mainly grab and go but there are a few seats inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Pudding Croissant
Bought so much, and I regret nothing. You will gain life. I dream of the sausage giardiniera focaccia as well as the Thai tea cloud. Go early. There might be a line, but it's ok. Worth It - Fifth Harmony.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Espresso Cornflake Cookie, Focaccia, Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie
Love this place! Awesome baked delicately balanced flavors. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came all the way from Denver and I tried this place and it was wonderful! everything is just quality. Any thing you do get will be delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Cookie
The absolute best bakery in Chicago. I love trying new bakeries and this is the only one I've been to multiple times in the years I've been here. I drag myself out of bed on weekend mornings to stand in line before they open and it's worth it. I've never had anything I've not liked, savory and sweet both!!! The sweet pastries are not too sweet and have unique flavors. There's always new offerings and I find that so refreshing.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Espresso Cornflake Cookie
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That is the best chocolate chip cookie I’ve ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sweet little spot with limited seating and great prices. Service was kind. We had: Delicious confetti cookie w seasalt, jam-packed jam bar (great texture overall and huge piece - not super breakable but very biteable). Bottled cold brew and a drip coffee. Would def recommend grabbing it to go and wandering to a park nearby if the weather is nice. Will def takeout pastries/treats again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would quite literally go out of my way to visit Chicago again for the chance to go to this bakery again. This is an easy 10 on my friend’s restaurant ranking scale meaning ‘cuisine defining’! Best bakery I have ever been to in my life!!!
I’m not a cinnamon girl, but the cinnamon roll is an absolute must have, do not miss!
There was a bench around the corner we were able to sit at, but note there’s no seating!
Line is long (worth it)
Staff is friendly
Goods are ….. life changing, I will never stop thinking about my $47 box of heaven
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Espresso Cornflake Cookie, Chai Bun
The best bakery in the entire city
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really wanted to visit but we got there after 12 on a Sunday and it was closed as everything was sold out.
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