50 Best Bakeries near Melrose Park

“(Translated by Google) The owner is a very friendly person with excellent services. The cake-making classes are very good and the cakes she makes are beautiful and have a very rich flavor.(Original)La dueña es una persona muy amable y con excelentes servicios. La clases de elaboración de pasteles es muy buena y los pasteles que elabora son bonitos y con un sabor muy rico.“

“This lady is amazing!! I don’t know about any other reviews, she always comes through for me. I love her work m. Been a customer for years.“

“Tamales are amazing . The pork are amazing but really really love the poblano and cheese. Green sauce is awesome.“

“Muy bueno. Pastel 🍰 excelente“

“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!“

“So, Babe had a taste for a blueberry muffin. We decided to stop in here. They did not have any muffins available at the moment BUT they had a blueberry donut. Needless to say, we walked out with a dozen assorted donuts. I've already eaten 3 and my taste buds are EXTREMELY satisfied 😍 The staff was super friendly and the establishment was very clean. Everything looked so delicious. I know we'll definitely go back again to try other pastries 😀 $21 for a dozen donuts. Definitely worth supporting a small business as opposed to Dunkin Donuts. . This place makes their donuts with love 💕 Well worth it 💕“

“OMG WOW! Amazing bakery! I go to tons of bakeries & I think this is the best one in Oak Park & one of the best in Chicagoland! I LOVED everything I tried from the cookies, to muffins to scones. Super high quality & extremely fresh products. Some of the pastries were still warm from the oven as I got there right at 8 am when they open. Even then, there was a little line out the door. Many people got coffee drinks but I didn’t this time. They also have $2 wonky cookies (just weirdly shaped cookies) that are a great deal. I tried: chocolate chip cookie, banana bread, vegan chocolate muffin (extra delish), goat cheese chili scone (excellent) & the wonky birthday cookie (amazing & buttery - melts in your mouth). Can’t wait to go back & try other things! Please note the place is tiny with only a few tables & chairs & there’s metered street parking so I took my order to go.

10.25.24 update: the kale salad done is truly amazing! The toasted coconut cake was sooo good and the chiffon cake was delightful. The savory corn biscuit was good but I preferred the scone, which is totally worth traveling for.“

“Lovely spot in downtown Westmont! Sweet and savory food options that are all delicious. We really enjoy going to this unique spot for breakfast and brunch.“

“Today, 20 Sep my daughter brought home a dozen chocolate donuts. I was shocked when I opened the box. Apparently your bakery is downsizing the donuts. Much smaller and worse of all , what happened to the chocolate coating on the donuts. Did you run out? They use to be smothered with chocolate. Very disappointed.“

“The best tasting baklava in all of Chicago area. I’ve tried various places and always come back here from the Western Suburbs to get sweets. And the owner couldn’t be nicer.“

“I gave this place a 3rd chance. My first few encounters zero customer service cold coffee stale donuts. Today I came in for coffee and was pleasantly surprised, I received good customer service from Daniel! Good service, good coffee, and good energy from Daniel! Kudos to Daniel he is what you need Foh with customers to give good customer service as well as for sales and business growth!“

“The best cookies that I tried!
When I went for the first time I needed a seller because this work like self service, they help me and were so kind. Cookies are expensive but so delicious. The store is too small and it’s confuse because there are two lines, one for order and one for pickup, because of the size of the store it’s kind a mess“

“I love the fresh food , reasonable prices and how polite and helpful the ladies are. I have been going to this bakery for over 18 years. I moved far from it, and I drive an hour to come buy from there.“

“Best eggplant perm sandwich ever!“

“Excellent cannolis and baked goods“

“Our family and I have been ordering my kids birthday cakes from here for years.
It’s always delicious, they’re great service and always kind.
Even when I call in last minute, they accept and accommodate my order.
But most of all super amazing cake presentations.“

“Best sourdough in Illinois! Great service and a comfortable environment.“

“I had ordered a whipped cream cake with cannoli and custard filling it was delicious all the guests loved it and the birthday girl was so happy it's her favorite you did a wonderful job thank you. Danita“

“This is the best Japanese bakery around. I have been coming here for years. The bread is so delicious you can eat it by itself and it is also the perfect bread for sandwiches and even French Toast. They have a wide variety of delicious pastries as well. I highly recommend Crescent Bakery. You will not be disappointed.“

“Buckeye Brownie cookie is to die for!!!“

“Good food, good service but the prices are very high, they charge you for coffee and food as if you were in a restaurant in downtown Chicago. I like to support small businesses but when they charge you more than $4 for a coffee I think it's too much.“

“So today I had a friend in from out of town and we topped off our afternoon with a visit to Miski Bakery. I was dying to try the alfajores, and they did not disappoint! The very delicate morsels melted in our mouth, and the creamy luscious dollop of dulce de leche caramel was a perfect pairing. In addition we tried the Milhojas/Napoleons in two flavors the Lucuma pastry creme and also the dulce de leche. A thousand layers is correct, these were amazingly tall, crispy and filled with air, both were delicious but the Lucuma(a Peruvian fruit) pastry creme was the standout. It had such a delightful delicate flavor I had never tasted previously. After speaking with Carmen the owner I asked whether or not they ever carried Turrón de doñja Pepa. She just happened to have some freshly baked sitting on the tray behind the counter, but alas it was still awaiting its filling. This gives me a great reason to return and indulge in that special treat. It is prepared every other week. The service was warm and friendly. This is definitely a hidden gem in the neighborhood you shouldn't miss out on. I will be returning often.“

“The café is a must visit while in Chicago! Eli’s always has a phenomenal selection of food, pastries, and unique cheesecakes. The café also has delicious drinks.

Dietary restrictions: Yes

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“I love this bakery! I first came on the Flavors of Albany Park tour and have returned since for wonderful baked goods. The owners are so friendly and generous. I got the peanut cream pastry, red bean cream bun, and a green tea cake. They gave me a corn cake to try as well which was so kind! Everything they make is light, perfectly sweet, and so good.

FYI they only accept cash or Zelle for payment.“

“The most delicious desserts. Not overly sweet. So light and scrumptious. The best around!“

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“she needs to move out south“

“Great place to get all your yummy cakes, cookies, pastries and focaccia. Love going to the bakery on the weekend to get what I need for the week. Weekend girls are great, friendly and polite. They always keep the place clean and organized and stocked. Fanni ,#1, is the best! Anytime I go in there by myself or with my family, she always has a smile on her face. I love how she greets her customers and knows them by their first name. Make sure you go in and try all their goodies. Just a reminder, they only take cash.“

“Shout out for the perfect Pastries for my daughter’s shower!“

“There cakes and delicious Italian desserts yummy !“

“Fiore Pizzeria is one of our top five pizzerias in Chicagoland. The pizza is fresh, delicious and well portioned!!! Moreover, the service is next level fantastic. Fiore even made the best choice for my wife’s birthday and keeps holding it down as a place my family & I return to again & again. Would highly recommend.“

“I went yesterday when visiting Chicago. I had never had it before but I went by the recommendations of Skokie residents and I was very impressed. I took 6 desserts home to Kentucky and my only regret is I didn’t take more oatmeal raisin cookies. Those were absolutely phenomenal.“

“Adoro sus pasteles y sus chicos muy amables“

“Amazing authentic delicious Italian pastries. I am from Florida, I stopped on my way to the airport. Florida does not have any Italian pastry shops. I could not believe the low prices“

“My toddler offered this review when she said the following after she took a bite of the tomato and basil scone, "Pizza! So yummy!"“

“This place is both beautiful the cakes and macaroons are the best I’ve ever had pricey but worth it for a special occasion . I highly recommend“

“we drove almost 2 hours for the chicken pot pie and cheddar biscuits! amazing!“

“Best bakery ever!!! Absolutely everything is delicious!!!“

“Super! I stopped while on a walk. Huge selection and great coffee. I’ll be back.“

“Pan Artesanal slaps every time.“

“I recently visited this spot and tried the Nova Lox Bagel. While the bagel itself was fresh and well-toasted, the salmon was a letdown. Nova lox is typically known for being less salty than regular smoked salmon, but in this case, it was overly salty and overwhelmed the other flavors. The toppings, like cream cheese, capers, and onions, were well-balanced, but the saltiness of the salmon really detracted from the overall experience.

I also decided to try the apricot cookie, but that turned out to be a mistake. I was surprised to learn it cost nearly $5—far more than I expected for a single cookie. Unfortunately, the taste was disappointing; it was so unpalatable that I couldn’t even finish it. The texture was dense and off-putting, and the apricot flavor was barely there. It felt like a waste of money, and I left feeling dissatisfied.

The prices were reasonable for the bagel, but the quality didn’t fully match my expectations. As for the cookie, it was overpriced and not worth trying again. Overall, a mixed experience—there’s potential, but the execution fell short.“

“Great taste food and very friendly staff!“

“I ordered cake for my wife's 50th birthday party. We received so many compliments. The cake was delicious and a work of art. I also had some other desserts from there and they were amazing, too. The staff was also very nice. We highly recommend Delightful Pastries.“

“Delicious, no matter what you get! I’ve been going there for over 50 years. Whether it be yellow smile cookies which have always been a favorite, tea cookies, donuts, coffee cakes or cakes, they’re always delicious! Everyday items or special occasion cakes, we only go to Kirschbaum’s❣️“

“I know the owner for Long time the best person ever“

“They r so nice there. My daughter took me there a few years ago she likes there bagels with lox I think I'm spelling that right lol and cream cheese, I tried a garlic bagel with cream cheese and chives and coffee they were really good. I'm going to try there brisket next time I go.

Parking: They r so nice and courteous“

“Vegetarian options: nice

Dietary restrictions: good

Parking: Great parking!

Kid-friendliness: it’s really great for kids to do like a taste test

Wheelchair accessibility: good“

“Do not miss a chance to get a sub from this wonderful shop attached to the bakery here. The ladies inside were very friendly and welcoming and the sandwich was a 10 out of 10. Fresh bread, fresh ingredients, I even watched her snip a few basil leaves off their basil plant in the front window for my sub. Just a really fantastic little shop. Be aware it is cash only but please don't let that stop you.“

“Highly recommend - I'm a picky eater and I pay attention to hygiene in a food store - the pastries were super-fresh and delicious“