During my first visit to this bakery, I tried three items: a chocolate flan slice, a strawberry-and-cream Danish, and a regular churro. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing.
The Danish was somewhat dry, and the fruit filling tasted more like pineapple than strawberry. The chocolate flan slice was also dry and lacked the moist, syrupy quality I enjoy. The churro had a distinct flavor of old cooking oil, which left a bad aftertaste.
Additionally, the bakery is quite small and has a limited selection. Based on this visit, I don't plan on returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Danielle Marin
Great selection, kind staff, and everything we’ve had is wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jackie lopez
Great Mexican bakery with all the usual pan dulce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Tracz
Great Bakery, I Always Spend About $20 When I Visit. Great Pastries & Other Products. Wonderful Service. It Must B Nice Living Close By & Smelling The Wonders Of There Bakery Everyday & All The Time!!! I Highly Recommend This Establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claudia Yanez
I drive 21 miles to get my pan from their I love it it's really delicious 😋
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
mar joy
Yummy and reasonably priced. Tamales on the weekend
Karina Salas
Nice bakery with plenty sweets. Bring cash, it'll save you money.
Vanessa G
One of the best bakeries in the Chicagoland area. The verde tamales 🫔 are out of this world!
Thank you so much for putting together the 150 miniconchitas for our event photos with Santa. Your attention to detail and delicious creations truly made the event magical. The miniconchitas were a hit with everyone, adding a special touch to our festive photos. We couldn't have asked for better service or tastier treats.
Highly recommend !! for any event or special occasion!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Roa
I wish we knew about La Esperanza Bakery sooner! As the only pañería close to my home in Des Plaines, La Esperanza is a hit! A gem that should be cherished and without a doubt overflowing with 5 star reviews.
La pañería has a wonderful atmosphere. When you enter, it has that homey feel, the feeling of knowing that you are welcomed. Their food is delicious, the sweet bread is not over powering with sugar, just the right amount; and to top it off, their prices are fair.
Would definitely recommend and will become a regular for here on out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Badal
Awesome tamales and baked goods
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany Arroyo
OK, so first off, the bread here brings me back to Mexico. It's ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I tried Tamales from La Esperanza for the first time today and WOW... I love my tamales verde in the banana leaf. I surprised my side of the office with the bread and a few with the tamales.... no complaints EVER.
So delicious! Best bakery in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EXCELLENT SERVICE AND DELICIOUS!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
During my first visit to this bakery, I tried three items: a chocolate flan slice, a strawberry-and-cream Danish, and a regular churro. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing.
The Danish was somewhat dry, and the fruit filling tasted more like pineapple than strawberry. The chocolate flan slice was also dry and lacked the moist, syrupy quality I enjoy. The churro had a distinct flavor of old cooking oil, which left a bad aftertaste.
Additionally, the bakery is quite small and has a limited selection. Based on this visit, I don't plan on returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Great selection, kind staff, and everything we’ve had is wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Mexican bakery with all the usual pan dulce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Bakery, I Always Spend About $20 When I Visit. Great Pastries & Other Products. Wonderful Service. It Must B Nice Living Close By & Smelling The Wonders Of There Bakery Everyday & All The Time!!! I Highly Recommend This Establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I drive 21 miles to get my pan from their I love it it's really delicious 😋
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Yummy and reasonably priced. Tamales on the weekend
Nice bakery with plenty sweets. Bring cash, it'll save you money.
One of the best bakeries in the Chicagoland area. The verde tamales 🫔 are out of this world!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The eggnog jelly and bread are very delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you so much for putting together the 150 miniconchitas for our event photos with Santa. Your attention to detail and delicious creations truly made the event magical. The miniconchitas were a hit with everyone, adding a special touch to our festive photos. We couldn't have asked for better service or tastier treats.
Highly recommend !! for any event or special occasion!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wish we knew about La Esperanza Bakery sooner! As the only pañería close to my home in Des Plaines, La Esperanza is a hit! A gem that should be cherished and without a doubt overflowing with 5 star reviews.
La pañería has a wonderful atmosphere. When you enter, it has that homey feel, the feeling of knowing that you are welcomed. Their food is delicious, the sweet bread is not over powering with sugar, just the right amount; and to top it off, their prices are fair.
Would definitely recommend and will become a regular for here on out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome tamales and baked goods
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
OK, so first off, the bread here brings me back to Mexico. It's ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I tried Tamales from La Esperanza for the first time today and WOW... I love my tamales verde in the banana leaf. I surprised my side of the office with the bread and a few with the tamales.... no complaints EVER.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant, Pan Dulce
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