50 Best Bakeries near Summit

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

“We stopped in today on a tip and what a delicious treat! Highly recommend!“

“I tried a slice of their rainbow cake at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria a couple of years ago, and honestly, it was the best cake I’ve ever had. I’m not usually a big cake person myself, but this one completely changed my mind. It wasn’t overly sweet, and it was incredibly moist.
I planned to save the slice for when I got back home since I live four hours away. I ended up eating the whole thing before I even left Chicago. If that doesn’t say how amazing it is, I don’t know what does.“

“Can't ingest cow dairy so good snacks & desserts are limited. So glad I found BBP&B for their vegan options, namely February's vegan raspberry pie, March's vegan blueberry mint (I know it sounds a bit odd, but you get this extra hint of freshness from the mint and not a mint taste competing with the fruit. I don't even like mint), and the vegan ginger molasses cookies. You have to pre-order vegan pies >48 hours in advance and it is definitely worth it.“

“This spot has some truly unique and incredibly tasty pastries 😍🥐 The team working there gives off such positive energy-it’s obvious they genuinely enjoy what they do, which makes the whole experience even better ✨ I absolutely loved the chai spice cinnamon roll, it was rich, warm, and perfectly balanced 🍂 and the brown butter salted caramel blondie was next-level indulgent 🤤 The pizza focaccia, though, was just okay-not bad, but nothing that really stood out. One thing to keep in mind: it gets *very* busy! When I visited, there was already a long line about 10 minutes before opening, even on a cold, snowy Saturday morning ❄️⏰ so plan ahead if you don’t want to wait too long!“

“it's the best Bakery around..“

“I got the abuelita tres leches cake. The best tres leches cake I’ve had in the city. Flavor and texture of the slice were phenomenal. Also tried out the horchata latte which was also very delicious. Super welcoming and friendly. One of those places you know you’re coming back to before you even walk out of the door. Can’t wait to try out their original location!“

“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.“

“We’re huge fans of The Bear, which steered us here on our Chicago trip - so glad we found this place! We loved the mushroom adobo and longnanisa breakfast sandwich! The mango tarts were amazing, as were our lattes. We left with an apple hand pie to eat the following morning, which was still had perfectly crispy pastry. Definitely worth the hour wait to get in.“

“Absolutely love this bakery! The service is always amazing everyone is so kind and welcoming. The food and desserts are delicious, everything tastes fresh and made with care. The place itself is super cute and cozy, perfect for stopping by with friends or family. I also love how they’re always keeping up with new trends and coming out with creative new items. You can really tell they put passion into everything they do. Highly recommend!“

“There conchas are always fresh“

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

“I absolutely recommend not only are the treats delicious but customer service is amazing.“

“There's a reason the line here is sometimes half a block long. The scones and banana bread are out of this world but the Olive oil cake is among the tastiest things I've had. Regardless of the time of day or how crowded they are the staff is friendly and incredibly efficient. I've never had to wait on my order for more than a couple of minutes. Fantastic neighborhood gem!“

“Went for the first time because a friend says they’re obsessed with the place, got a whole Passionfruit Meringue Pie to share with family and it was SO GOOD, tart and sweet and really pretty. The staff were friendly, gave recs when I said it was my first time and I wanted to get something for my family to share. The vibes were so cute too. Will definitely be back!!“

“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!!“

“Drove 45 minutes and well worth the trip. I couldn’t choose…so I bought quiche, key lime, chocolate chess, chocolate cream and pecan pies. All fantastic, but the pecan is my absolute fave. Go here. Your taste buds will never forgive you if you don’t!“

“fantastic fresh and tasty cookies~ but, their brownies are even better😍🙌 I received a corporate freebie from NJC. When my package arrived it was not in perfect condition....having traveled through a snow storm and a holiday weekend...it was disappointing..(FedEx, not them) I called them to say hello and alert them to my sadness....They not only replaced the promo box, but added extra goodies and shipped it overnight with a sweet message from the owner. 👍😍 First Class all the way...And, AMAZING sweets! I'd recommended this company for any corporate gift program. Thanks Jonathan.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Mindy’s Bakery is an absolute delight! The baked goods are fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. From cookies and cupcakes to breads and pastries, everything tastes homemade and satisfying.

The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for picking up a treat or enjoying a sweet snack on-site. The staff is friendly and helpful, always ready to offer recommendations.

Overall, Mindy’s Bakery is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more of their delicious treats!“

“This business specializes in birthday cakes. They offer great quality and I was really impressed by their talented bakers. The cake was really good and made with good ingredients. I really recommend this place to get your cake for your birthday, wedding or any special occasion.“

“We ordered a large cookie order for a work event from this location. The team turned around the order quickly and accurately. Nicky and Bill were both pleasant, responsive, and a pleasure to work with! I would highly recommend this location.“

“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“

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

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

“Had a Ferrara 9" cake last week at a small 50th birthday celebration. Best layer cake ever experienced in my 77 years!“

“We’re so fortunate to have this gem of a local bakery nearby. My celiac daughter loves that she can eat ANYTHING from here. I’m not GF, and I think everything is delicious too. We love Sweet Ali’s!“

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

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

“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.“

“So happy my husband found bake Chicago!! After calling around a few places, bake Chicago was the most helpful, friendliest, and with short notice was able to make our gender reveal cake by the weekend! Not only did they make an absolutely beautiful cake, it was so delicious! So happy , thank you again bake Chicago! Definitely found our new bakery for future occasions“

“Pan Artesanal slaps every time.“

“The food is just incredible! I am speechless“

“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 ❤️“

“This bakery was not on my agenda today, I was to try Hermosa Cafe around the corner, unfortunately, I guess they only take online orders or reservations because the doors were locked at 12noon on a Saturday with only a text number to communicate with them. And they never responded.

As Im leaving the site, I see many people walk into this mexican bakery that has sweet pastries and makes fresh sandwiches and tortas to-order.

The portions of the baked goods are exceptional and fairly priced. I tried an assorted selection of baked goods and they were all magnificent. I especially enjoyed the “boston creme donut” (relleno = stuffed, i was not aware of that meaning) and its flaky “cone-like” treat that was filled to the bottom. I was surprised and pleased.

I also tried their chorizo & scrambled egg torta. This was toasted nicely and the chorizo was crumbly and seasoned nicely.

This is a solid 4.4⭐️s!!!“

“I grew up in Western Springs, in a house on the “other side of the tracks”. Almost every Sunday, my father and I would go to Kirschbaum’s for a dozen donuts. Those donuts were sooo good.“

“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.“

“Donuts are amazing! 💯 recommend“

“Soooooo good -- my favorite bakery in the area with the BEST cinnamon rolls!!! I'm constantly craving them The banana bread is stunning too, but you can't go wrong with anything here. Prices are fantastic, especially for the quality of food. Owner is also so sweet. Cannot reccomend this place enough!“

“I have stopped in a few times when I've had a sweet tooth for a random treat, and a week ago decided to buy a dozen custom decorated cookies for a friend's dinner party. The cookies were a huge hit (Thanksgiving Pumpkins and Day of the Dead Skulls), everyone raved about how amazing they looked, and tasted even better. The owner, Beatriz, is professional, kind and very talented!“

“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!!“

“everything is good!! family owned!!“

“Delicious baked goods. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“Amazing Pizza. Top notch staff and service. This place is a must try!!!“

“Cada vez que visito Chicago, se que siempre tengo que dar una visita aquí. Hacen el pan tan delicioso y siempre me recuerda a mi linda Guatemala. Ayer pude comprar tamales y chiles rellenos 👌🏽 no decepcionaron. Recomiendo probar el pan dulce y comida de aquí. Muy delicioso y no puedo esperar a mi siguiente visita!“

“Love this bakery. Have been going there for years. Always has delicious pastry treats.“

“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.“