Bakeries near Lake Forest

“long time fan! Everything about this bakery is awesome!“

“Blissful Brownies are nothing short of perfection. From the very first bite, you’re met with an incredibly rich chocolate flavor that melts in your mouth, balanced by a perfectly crisp top layer that adds just the right amount of texture. The fudgy center is dense yet smooth, delivering the kind of indulgence that only a truly well-crafted brownie can provide.

Each brownie tastes like it was made with the finest ingredients—real butter, high-quality cocoa, and just the right touch of sweetness. There’s no artificial aftertaste, no overwhelming sugar rush—just pure, chocolatey bliss. Whether enjoyed on their own, paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or dunked into a cold glass of milk, they never fail to satisfy.

Blissful Brownies live up to their name in every possible way. They’re rich but not overpowering, sweet but balanced, and the kind of treat that makes you close your eyes and savor every bite. If you’re looking for the perfect brownie, this is it.“

“My experience was great! During these challenging times, there was a minor situation that was out of their control. I called the Auntie Anne's the next day and spoke to Megan the acting/assistant manager. Megan listened to my concern and welcomed me to come back and have my order fulfilled properly. She also added free items to make sure I was satisfied. Megan was very relatable and it was a breath of fresh air to have a great discussion with her. I can't wait to come back to this location which is in a food court of lots of other fast food options and gas station!“

“This place is a gem! From the moment I walked in, I was blown away by how kind and knowledgeable the staff was. The girl who helped me was so sweet, super patient, and explained everything perfectly. You can really tell they care about the customer experience and make sure you feel comfortable and taken care of. Now let’s talk about the lemonades—WOW. Infused and delicious, it was honestly one of the best lemonades I’ve ever had. And the baked goods? Incredible. Soft, flavorful, and just the right amount of kick. Everything I tried was amazing, and I can’t wait to go back and try more. I seriously love, love, love this place. The staff, the products, the vibe—Blazed Bakery is on point. Thank you for such an awesome experience!“

“Everyone keeps talking about the cakes but everyone has been missing out on the absolutely 5 star cookies! We were able to try these at work, thanks to the absolutely wonderful donation of their products to help share with the community on Friday’s and for this we are so grateful and want to wish you good luck because the taste is wonderful!“

“I have never had a take my breath away experience until indulging in these cookies. I wanted to motorboat the apple pie featured last week lol. Truly a great oral experience. I kinda don’t want to share how great your cookies and keep it my secret lol.“

“The bread is out of this world. My personal favorite is the seeded. The pastries are also very good. What a treasure.“

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“That Little French Guy makes us happy every time we head that way. The Champs de Élysées doesn’t have better! It’s being back in Paris, every unique French delight. Thank you for our favorite place to visit often.“

“I finally was in the area and managed to stop by and try this bakery out today. Having a nut allergy, safe bakeries are extremely hard to come by. The fact that this place is also delicious will have me back for sure. Nice employee, delicious treats, I definitely recommend.“

“Very nice, very friendly store with a great selection of bundt cakes in various sizes. Go and enjoy, you deserve it...“

“The best sugar cookies in Illinois!“

“Ordered a chocolate and vanilla cake with a cookies and cream filling and it was not only beautiful but DELICIOUS!! such moist fresh and decadent. I ordered this coming from Texas needing to find a birthday cake for my son since we were celebrating near here. It was perfect!“

“An absolute North Shore institution and a total treasure in Highwood! Everything here is stunning and delicious. The fresh fruit tarts, passion fruit mousse cake, and eclairs look like works of art and taste incredible. They also serve fantastic quiches and savory pastries if you're stopping by for lunch.
Tony and the team provide such warm, friendly service that makes you feel right at home. Perfect spot to grab a dessert for a special occasion or pick up a signature white box of sweet treats for the weekend!“

“I’ve been so impressed with Hewn bakery. Everything has been incredible. The heirloom wheats are particularly delightful and I love trying out their various pastries. All are exceptional and I would recommend this bakery to anyone who appreciates quality, thoughtful and timeless ingredients.“

“Well ordered a half sheet tres leches cake for our family Christmas gathering. This was an amazing cake best we have had and great price for the size and quality. We will order again!! The churros plain and filled either strawberry or vanilla were also great! We warmed them up in the oven ! Kids loved them. Definitely great place for desserts🎄🎄🎄Breads muffins and more“

“I tried the donuts from Mini Donut Factory, and it was unforgettable! These little masterpieces literally melt in your mouth—fresh, fluffy, and incredibly delicious. If you’re looking for something special to treat yourself or your loved ones, this is the place. Highly recommend!“

“It gets packed on the weekends, in the early morning but who doesn't like fresh bread! The only dislike I have is the bread conchas have cinnamon (which I can't eat alot, still tasty ?). & You don't know the cost of each bread since it doesn't provide a price available, until the cashier charges you. ?? NO EBT! ?“

“Everyone keeps talking about the cakes but everyone has been missing out on the absolutely 5 star cookies! We were able to try these at work, thanks to the absolutely wonderful donation of their products to help share with the community on Friday’s and for this we are so grateful and want to wish you good luck because the taste is wonderful!“

“Sales rep who helped me was very friendly and helpful. Very personable service!!! Highly recommend❗️❗️❗️“

“todo delicioso y el lugard muy limpio y muy buen servicio“

“Cutest yummiest cookies… totally worth the visit“

“Sabroso el pan apoyen alas pequeñas empresas“

“Their pan dulce is AWESOME!!! This is the only bakery I go to get pan dulce! I know the owners are they are very sweet. However lately the workers they have are a bit unprofessional. On the phone and having loud conversations. Product wise, the bread, LOVE IT!!!!!“

“These aren’t just cookies! They are a MEAL😊 Kudos to Carol’s Cookies for creating masterpieces!“

“Nice and tasty and a great gluten free option“

“Jaziel was amazing! His energy and passion stood out the entire time, and his performance was powerful from start to finish. His team was also super welcoming and created such a good vibe , you could really feel the unity and love for what they do!“

“todo el pan muy delicioso“

“LOVE LOVE LOVE her cookies. She does special order cookies for us and not only do they taste WONDERFUL but they are so cute AND they are sold for a GREAT PRICE. THANK YOU!!“

“The best Ube Pandesal, the bread is smooth, the filling is unique, well blended flavor. The Ensaimada is moist and soft. The ube on top is to die for! Hindi minadali ang pagkagawa...It’s made with love! 😍 Highly recommended!“

“Crumbl Cookie never disappoints! Every time I walk in, the store smells amazing and the staff is super friendly. Their cookies are always warm, soft, and full of flavor. I love that the menu changes every week because there’s always something new and exciting to try. The presentation is so cute, and the pink box makes it feel like a little treat every time.

My favorites so far are the chocolate chip and any of their seasonal flavors — they’re always perfectly baked and taste homemade. If you have a sweet tooth or just want to brighten your day, Crumbl is definitely the place to go! 🍪💗“

“Thanks for the wonderful confetti cake for Halloween 🎃“

“We are so grateful for the wonderful donation of cinnabon bites from the Vernon Hills Cinnabon store.
They were so fresh and delicious and our teaching staff was over the moon with excitement when they came in for breakfast.
The service picking them up was outstanding and the order was ready right on time.
Thank you for making the Vernon Hills High School staff very happy:)

Robin, Suzanne and Nora from Vernon Hills High School“

“🛣️🚙 My girlfriend Gretchen 👩🏻‍🦰 and I 🧑🏻‍🚀 went in before they 🏪 closed and found this place to be magical 🪄🪄🪄🪄. The owner is super nice 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻 and knowledgeable on his goods and his 🧁🧁 muffins, brownies 🟫🟫 and cakes are 🍰🤯🤯🤯 DIVINE. 🌹🌹🌹His mother happened to be there when we visited and she was so soooooo sweet 🤗. I would HIGHLY 🗣️📢 recommend this jewel in this charming building. 🥹🟨🟨🟨🟨🪟🪟🟨🟨🟨. Thank you Oscar and Blanca 🥹“

“I visited on June 6th, and I have to say the customer service was 1000/1000! Chase and Vivian were absolutely amazing. From the moment I walked in, they greeted me with so much excitement and positive energy. The overall experience was fantastic, and their kindness truly stood out. People like them are what make you want to come back again and again. Highly recommend!“

“Great thrift, bake shop and cafe! Haven’t visited the other services yet!“

“So glad I tried and continue to enjoy Maria’s Italian Bakery and Cafe! This authentic spot offers wonderful service and excellent quality menu items— highly recommend!“

“great customer service and food is really good“

“Great snacks! Had a pepperoni pretzel and it seemed like it was made minutes before receiving it. Very fresh and delicious. I also had a frozen strawberry lemonade and that too was very tasty and refreshing. I wish I could drink a gallon of that without any health risk. Good stuff“

“Hi, The best donuts anywhere. They are working and baking at 2:00 each morn, so you can have fresh donuts in the morning. Best Chocolate frosting ever; little secret, freshly made. They try hard to please everyone.“

“i ordered my daughter’s 1st birthday cake and it was fabulous, not only does it look good but it tastes so good too! we’ll definitely order again and recommend this place to my friends“

“In addition to great lo-carb bread, was very responsive to replacing 2 loaves that had an extremely rare problem... so excellent customer suppport as well.“

“exelente y delicioso pan su atención al cliente es formidable sale uno con satisfacción no hay mejor pan que aquí“

“Rico pan Mexicano ricos tamales,chanpurrado calientito.“

“Todo esta muy rico ademas se sus antojitos 🌮, reposteria y mas yo regresó 😋😋“

“I am now in love & have found my new little favorite bakery. When I walked in I thought it was the cutest little shop ever. So bright & clean. So many cute little gift items, even for your pampered pooch. I bought 2 dozen variety mini bundts and they were sooooo delicious and very moist. The cream cheese frosting was out of the world. The presentation was awesome. I loved how they put a card inside each box so everyone knew what they were eating. I will definitely be back.“

“Ice cream is the best around“

“Definitely the best khinkali in Chicagoland 🤤“

“GREAT ATMOSPHERE- GREAT COFFEE & that Ham & Cheese Roll was amazing“