50 Best Bakeries near Oak Lawn

“Yesterday I took the Sourdough Breadmaking Class with Chef George at The Ancestral Oven and I just pulled an amazing loaf of bread out of my home oven 24 hours later! Chef George provided all the necessary instruction and supplies - including a lively starter - for students to start their own sourdough journey at home. The class included hands-on experience feeding the starter, as well as folding and shaping the dough. I had a great time at the class and can't wait to return to try out the breakfast and lunch menu at The Ancestral Oven Bakery and Cafe.“

“Omg!!! This place is too amazing to not try. The food is so fresh and super tasty. This location is my favorite one!! The way Amina and the rest of the staff recognize us it’s just so heartwarming, they make us feel like family. We are so happy when we’re here and leave even happier with a full belly. Thank you Amina and staff for an amazing experience as always! You guys are amazing! We travel an hour to eat here so that tells you how delicious the food is but the service makes it even better. We love you Baba Saj Oak Lawn“

“My daughter ordered a nut free wedding cake for herself, nut free and gluten free cookies and cupcakes for special guests! Everything was delicious and much appreciated from the gf and nut free guests.“

“Attended their birthday celebration this morning and along with 49 others, won a free buntlet each month for a year! Great owners, made the event so fun! Have always loved their cakes, so decadent and the buntlets are perfect to give as gifts. 🎂 A Southside gem. 💎“

“I absolutely love this location! They always have the best paczki with a great flavor selection. They make them fresh daily so you never need to worry about it. The girl in the front staff is polite and friendly. She packed everything up for me so
Nicely. We even decided to go ahead and order a cake when we were there. Today I came to pick it up and let me tell you it looks amazing! They did everything I asked. We all knew it wouldn't be just like the photos but the idea is there! They did it perfectly!“

“Best bagel place around. We love it!“

“I love coming here for the baby Bundt cakes, the pesto cavatappi is AMAZING and their cheesy chicken enchilada soup is almost addicting! Niya was my server and she is the kindest sweetest soul, which makes the whole experience 10x better. She introduced me to the confetti baby Bundt cake, 10/10. Thank you Niya🥹✌🏼“

“Quick line, even though I didn’t know what I was doing;) The young lady behind the counter was very cool and helpful. Food was good! I never had a chicken avocado sandwich and it was yummy!!“

“They have very unique flavors and the cookies are tasty ( and huge!)“

“❤️ ice cream 🍦 Great tea“

“I went for the first time today (FOR SCIENCE!) and pretty much bought one of everything baked (plus an iced cold brew). I can't find a single negative thing to say, aside from wishing I'd bought more! Friendly folks at and behind the counter. The ham and cheese croissants were amazing as was the mushroom Danish! I don't even particularly like BLTs, but theirs was lovely! The almond, strawberry, and chocolate croissants (that's three separate things...) were out of this world! Welcome! And wishing you all the best!“

“This was my first time ordering and it was amazing! my partners favorite cake is tres leches and he said this was hands down the best one he's ever had! also the people in the shop were so kind and taught me about their cake soaking process which was fun. I will absolutely be coming back and recommending this place“

“it's the best Bakery around..“

“Delicious goodies and bread. Amazing sandwiches and specialty items. Nicest family inthe world owns it! Been around forever. Always a stop when I go back to my hood as a kid.“

“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.“

“I had an amazing experience with Cake Bros. I started by sending an email with what I had in mind, and they made it look even better! I also had some last minute changes to the cake which they were able to accommodate and I really appreciated it. Cake looked great for the theme, and it tasted great as well! Will definitely be returning.“

“Honestly one of the best experiences I’ve had Maria and Ashley was very amazing with giving the best experience to customers no matter who you are and the food just as good, the whole team there could be seen giving their all, will definitely come again with friends!!“

“Best cake i have ever had. My daughter's friend introduced us to tres leches cake. She was with us and she said this was the best tres leches cake she has ever had. We agreed. 200% recommend stopping here if you ever get to Chicago or live there.“

“There conchas are always fresh“

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

“The cookies are amazing as always! Staff can try to be a little more friendlier they give the factory worker feel (hot miserable & not trying to be there). Doesn’t feel welcoming but thankfully I’m not there for them 🤪 there for the cookiesss but a lil customer service goes a long way & if that’s too much try smiling it’s contagious! 😊“

“Still the best I ever tasted. Krispy Kreme ain't got nothing on these doughnuts!“

“We had the most wonderful experience with this bakery! They made my daughter's birthday cake, and it turned out even more beautiful than I imagined, the attention to detail was incredible, and you could tell how much care and talent went into creating it. Since we were visiting Chicago, they were also incredibly accommodating throughout the entire process. They made everything so easy and were wonderful to work with, which took a lor of stress out of planning a birthday celebration while traveling. The best part was seeing my daughter's reaction; she actually cried tears when she saw her cake. It made her birthday so special, and that's a memory our family will always cherish. Not only was the cake absolutely stunning, but it tasted amazing too. Thank you for helping make my daughter's birthday unforgettable. I highly recommend this bakery to anyone looking for a beautiful, delicious cake made with care and exceptional customer service. We will definitely be back whenever we're in Chicago.“

“I only order cakes from Creative Cakes. They are delicious and beautiful. There is nothing they cannot do. We use them for every occasion. We always get compliments on the cake.“

“Always a 10/10! The Orland Park team is super fast, friendly and helpful! This location is clean and efficient. There’s always free and easy parking available which is appreciated. The cookies are consistently warm and delicious and I’ve always been able to get the flavor I want. I recommend!“

“Crumble. Great tasting cookie, horrible for you. Not a fan of the Tinley Park location. Closed Sundays n then cookies are so thick they cook funny n get hard fast. Not like other locations alot thicker of a cookie. Ends up cooking funny due to the thickness as well. Makes it not as fresh like my normal crumble. Unless they were sitting due to the new everyday flavors. Which its about time crumble. Try the pink icing cookie, love it. Be ready for a sugar rush, possibly too much. I love it but not the best for you.“

“Such a lovely, kind-hearted family runs this place 💛😊, and you can really feel the warmth as soon as you walk in. The banana rice cake absolutely blew me away 🤯🍌-the flavor was incredible, but what really stood out was the texture. If you’re someone who cares about how food feels as much as how it tastes, this is a dream come true! The balance was just perfect-soft, slightly chewy, and super satisfying 😋✨. I’m all about texture too, and this dessert completely won me over. Definitely something I’d come back for again and again! 🍰👏“

“These cakes taste freshly baked because they are batches that go straight from the racks to customers, and by early afternoon the shelves are often cleared. The glaze technique poking and soaking, so flavor infuses rather than just sitting on top means you get even moisture and flavor from edge to center, no dry bites. i will be going to pookie crack cakes again .“

“Hidden gem, great food and even greater customer service. Found my new go-to spot. Highly recommend“

“Delicious Mediterranean desserts and homemade ice cream! large ,clean and spacious room to sit down and enjoy your desserts 🍨 very friendly staff ❤️❤️❤️“

“I stopped in to see what was available. Bought a variety of cupcakes. They were delicious. I have to go back and get some cheesecake ❤️“

“Very pleased with their service, end results! I love their Tres Leches Cake. Just right not too sweet just delicious and perfect. I got my baby shower cake from St Jude’s and my daughter 1st and 2nd birthday cake. Always happy with the theme! Thank you so much for your service. For any event I always keep them in mind.“

“The food and service were outstanding. We ate there on Saturday and came back to eat again on Sunday because it was so good.“

“I ordered a strawberry glazed yeast donut, a chocolate frosted cake donut, one layered Italian Petite cake, and a piece of sausage pizza. And even though they open at 5 am and I arrived after 12 noon, all was fresh. And all was delicious. And I'm so vey picky. Plus best prices ever! Totally satisfied!“

“they always have delicious Mexican bread100% very nice people that work there....come and see for yourself🙋“

“The food is just incredible! I am speechless“

“deliciosos churros y crujientes.“

“Saint Anna's vanilla creme Swiss rolls!Deliciously fluffy, yet moist sponge cake with light creme filling.“

“I tried six different flavors, and every gourmet, oatmeal-based cookie was soft, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Each one felt thoughtfully made and unique, making it hard to pick a favorite. Cooking with Curves is definitely worth the stop 🍪✨“

“Great Service and staff and love the name game. Such a cool idea and love you get free donuts if your name is picked. Keeping my fingers crossed for Dawn.“

“I do think these are the best donuts in Chicago area, or that I've ever had, specifically the glaze and the chocolate. I'm from Texas and have high standards for simple yeast donuts. The Chicago area is really lacking in independent donut shops, so when I found these, I was so happy. I found the original D&Ds location a couple of years ago, but was happy when this location opened as it's closer to me. There is a very professional and kind young man that we've seen work the register at the shop a couple of times, and the owner always offers up samples to newbies, so the service here is great. The food and service are truly 5 stars.
The only downfall of this place is, as other reviews have mentioned, there have been multiple times I've tried to come during business hours, and they are unexpectedly closed for the day. And I'm left heartbroken. To avoid this, I would definitely call before heading there. I won't stop going because I truly believe in their product, but I definitely won't head there unless I've confirmed they're open.“

“Stopped in to give myself a birthday treat. Everything is so fresh and delicious It was hard to choose. I of curse had to have my lemon fluff cupcake, a pastry and who could say no to an apple slice. But the true treats are the lovely and kind ladies working the counter. I truly feel it’s not just because I patronize Wolf’s bakery - but they are genuinely kind and make you feel welcome. I love this bakery’s products and its staff. Happy Holidays!!“

“If you’re looking for a variety of delicious pan(Mexican sweet bread) and cafe(coffee) or tea, this is a ONE STOP SHOP!
They serve the smoothest cold brew and richest cafe de olla!
Now— “early bird gets the worm” as they sell out fast(bread.)
They are open later than most local cafes(6 pm) and have the BEST team. Not only are they phenomenal with drink recommendations but the customizations they cater towards their customers provides the best quality of coffee you can experience!
Anything and everything you can think of they might have. If not, ask for a recommendation; I can almost BET you will not be disappointed!“

“This is my favorite breakfast and coffee shop. Everything is good here including the staff and music“

“You know why I frequent Alwatan Bakery? Insha’Allah “God wills it” Their halal food is the best, I go there frequently for breakfast. I wouldn’t give that McDonald’s crap, or any other fast food to an abandoned starving stray dog on the street.“

“I went into this paczki situation thinking, “Okay, cute, festive, probably good.” What I was NOT prepared for… was emotional damage. Because this Samoa-flavored paczki didn’t just meet expectations it absolutely body slammed them. First of all, shoutout to my amazing husband, who casually stopped and brought this home like it was just a normal Thursday and not a life-altering act of love. Sir. You didn’t bring me a paczki. You brought me trust issues with every other dessert. Imagine the love child of a Samoa Girl Scout cookie and a cloud. The caramel? Aggressive in the best possible way. The coconut? Perfectly toasted like it knew it had something to prove. The chocolate? Just enough to remind you that life can still surprise you in beautiful ways. And the dough itself? So soft it felt illegal. I took one bite and immediately understood why people line up in the cold for paczki like it’s a survival situation. This wasn’t a donut. This was an experience. A personality trait. A reminder that I married the right man. 10/10. Would ruin my diet, my dignity, and my emotional stability for another one.“

“Loved how our son’s baptism cake turned out! It was delicious.“

“pieczywo zawsze dobre i swieze. lody tez fantastyczne 👍👍👍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ everything is always fresh! ice cream is DELICIOUS 👍👍👍“

“Thanks for the wonderful cake Cece! She put so much detail and thought into making my friends 40th Birthday Cake look beautiful. In addition to it being beautiful it was just as tasty! Everyone asked where I got the cake from. I plan on being a returning customer.“

“I highly recommend Wagner's Bakery. First of all the Great Customer Service, Outstanding Cakes with Delicious Flavors, the Sweet bread always fresh and delicioso. Best prices, worth your money and you better believe it! I refused to get My cakes from someone else, if it isn't Wagner's Bakery I won't purchase anymore else. Period Picture taken yesterday (08/27/22)“