Pastigel Bakery

154 E Chicago St, Elgin
(847) 429-1969

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aaron m

Updating my review to 1 star after that condescending response from the owner. Imagine telling someone who grew up buying pan dulce from your shop that they “weren’t a customer” just because you “don’t recognize their face.” Qué falta de respeto.
Let me remind you: I was there when the original baker—may he rest in peace—used to run this place with heart. Back then, my mom would bring exact change because she knew the baker sometimes couldn’t break a bill. That’s how loyal we were. I even left a 5-star review years ago when the bread still had soul.
But let’s be real—the quality hasn’t been the same since he passed. The bread went stale, and now the windows are filled with AI-generated food instead of real, fresh-baked pride. And instead of taking honest feedback from someone who actually supported this business for more than a decade, you decide to insult me?
No, gracias. I’ll be buying my conchas and bolillos somewhere that still honors the tradition—and respects its community.

Marco Vazquez

Their schedule is unknown
I came 8:15 Sunday and is closed
According to this website should be open .
Most of this kind of business Are to get some bread for breakfast
Lazy people .

Ralph Gallardo

Was clean.

Jörn Guatu

They used to have the best Conchas I've ever had. New ownership changed the recipe and seems to be focusing on the restaurant. The conchas now taste like wheat bread and they only had a sad fraction of their original selection of baked goods. Sad to see a good one go RIP. Hopefully the restaurant downstairs is better but I can't say - it might be a different outfit.

Niky Life

I bought bread and I loved it, excellent service and good atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Power of Youth

I miss the old pastigel. WHERES THE OLD MAN THAT USED TO BE THERE 🥲

Maxwell Cooper

Went there one night. The staff did not address us. No greeting and not even a glance. Had to practically beg them to let us order. Then the food wasn't even good. Borderline gross. We threw most of it away.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Rudy Reyes

Nice...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

George Castro

I brought home a big haul of conchas and other types of sweet bread but they were all a bit stale.

I know conchas, and these were not it. Not sure if they were just a bad batch but other reviews seem to agree that the quality is a bit lacking.

There's also a separate restaurant on the bottom floor. Not sure if it's the same owner of the bakery though? Definitely an interesting set up. I can't quite put my finger to it but something about this place vibe was a bit off. I'm not sure if I'll be back again soon.

Laura Garza

The absolute freshest, softest most delicious conchas I’ve ever had!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

G Castro

I brought home a big haul of conchas and other types of sweet bread but they were all a bit stale.

I know conchas, and these were not it. Not sure if they were just a bad batch but other reviews seem to agree that the quality is a bit lacking.

There's also a separate restaurant on the bottom floor. Not sure if it's the same owner of the bakery though? Definitely an interesting set up. I can't quite put my finger to it but something about this place vibe was a bit off. I'm not sure if I'll be back again soon.

Amer Mustafa

We got different cookies and they were all average. I was trying them for first time. Maybe they are an acquired taste.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Meera Pradeepan

Some of the best cake I’ve ever had in my life. They were more than willing to create a very detailed and unique custom cake that was absolutely delicious. Their customer service is phenomenal! If I could give them 10 stars out of 5, I absolutely would :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carlos

The best Bakery!! #1 for conchas!! back in the day with the original owner! After new management the bread isn't the same.

Racoon Rickroll

I have been going to this bakery for years. My kids loved going to pick their favorite concha’s. Then I noticed that the owner changed. Started to see a change, not a good one the bread was not fresh anymore. Then I went after Halloween of 2023 and was not very impressed. I went early in the morning to see if I can buy “fresh out the oven bread” but the shelves were almost empty. Very disappointed, tried to give them another chance. Went with my daughter because we wanted to relive what we used to do. Pick fresh bread to bring home. However there was not much to pick from and the bread was not fresh at all. So sad and very disappointed to see what has happened to the bakery my kids grew up knowing. Now I have to look for another bakery that would come close or equally good as Pastigel was.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

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