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!“

“The people running this place are delightful, and all of their food is so good it's unreal. I don't even like cake on a good day, but after trying their cup cake (the peanut butter chocolate one), I went back for seconds and thirds.“

“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.“

“Great little place. Got there at 5:00, it closes at 6.... but by 5:30 it was packed with dinners at tables and picking up take out. Perhaps stay open until 7?? Seems like there's a lot of demand right after work gets out. Tried several things, but the savory menu was probably my favorite. BLT Biscuit was excellent with lots of thick cut bacon. The Sausage Biscuit was phenomenal, especially with the perfectly cooked jammy egg on top! The Chicken Pot Pie was also good, with excellent crust crammed full of nice thick filling, with plenty of meat. Then we tried the Quiche. Lovely fluffy texture in the eggs and tons of vegetables, again with a great crust. The two sweet pies we tried were the Key Lime and the Chicory Chocolate French Silk. I liked them both, wanted a little more greatness in the key lime - but for those who like the creamier smoother flavored key lines it would be perfect. The chocolate again was good but i craved a little bit more of an intense punch of flavor. Just my personal preferences. There was nothing i wouldn't eat again, and i think it was all very fairly priced. Nice bohemian atmosphere and great service. Definitely recommend.“

“I have tried a few other places after coming back home after vacation in Chicago. I can't find any cake as good as I had at Kristoffer's Cakes. Best cake i ever had. When my daughter goes back to college, I will have to get one to bring back home. Any chance, you'll ever be able to send to other cities??“

“Wow, this bakery is amazing! I’ve been here twice, and everything is so delicious! Plus, everyone is super friendly. I usually get the chai spice roll (it’s the best!) and any savory pastry I’m in the mood for. They have such a wide variety of options. I’ll definitely be back every time!“

“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've been here twice now and I've enjoyed both experiences. I did a cake tasting and had a hard time choosing I went with a two tiered cake. Staff is really friendly and the atmosphere was really relaxing. Also tried and enjoyed the Mexican strawberry matcha world cup drink 🇲🇽“

“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!!“

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

“There conchas are always fresh“

“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! 😊“

“The best thing about this cafe is that I do not live anywhere near it, so I can't go every day. But for real, everything I have had from them from savory to sweet has been absolutely fantastic, and I am not easy to please when it comes to baked goods. I cannot comment on the coffee, because I don't drink it.

But try a cookie! Or a scone! Or a biscuit!“

“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.“

“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.“

“If you love pie, this is simply the best pie shop in Chicago.

One of the things I appreciate most is that Hoosier Mama embraces the seasons, constantly changing many of its fruit pies to showcase the freshest ingredients while still maintaining an outstanding selection of year-round favorites. Over the years I’ve worked my way through much of the menu, and it is hard to pick favorites, but the strawberry rhubarb, strawberry chiffon, cherry, sour cream apple, and sour cream cherry pies have all been exceptional.

What sets Hoosier Mama apart is the balance between creativity and tradition. You’ll find beautifully executed classics alongside innovative seasonal creations that keep you coming back to see what’s new. Their savory pies are equally impressive and make a fantastic lunch or light dinner.

Located in West Town—one of Chicago’s best neighborhoods for outstanding restaurants and bars—Hoosier Mama is a true Chicago gem that should be on every local’s and visitor’s list. Whether you’re buying a whole pie for a celebration or just stopping in for a slice, it’s consistently one of the city’s finest dessert experiences.“

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

“Mr. Cake makes such beautiful and delicious cakes. We were very surprised on how these turned out. I provided the picture for reference and the way they decorated both cakes was so beautiful. My kids loved them! I will keep ordering from them.“

“We walked past this spot on our way to the book store. My son spotted it right away and insisted we stop. I got a chocolate chip cookie and it was amazing. I was surprised by how soft and tasty the cookie was.

Overall, a great spot to get a tasty cookie treat.“

“Pan Artesanal slaps every time.“

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

“I recently reached out to Mindy's for a birthday cake for my sisters birthday. The process was incredibly smooth to get my order in and confirmed. The woman who replied to my email request was kind, understanding and knowledgeable as she walked me through the whole process. They were clear up front about not doing heavy design work but since it's Mindy's, everything is always so good that I was here for the flavors not necessarily design. Then they suggested fresh flowers to lift the cake up and admittedly I had no idea how it would turn out. Well let me tell you all, this was the prettiest, best tasting cake I've ever had before. People stopped me as I was walking out with it to admire it. The people at the restaurant we hosted the party at wanted to know where it was from. Cakes are honestly such a center piece of a party and this cake did not disappoint. Mindy and her team are some of the best, most talented people around. Come support this shop whether it's for a bagel or a custom cake. Thank you, Mindy. Thank you Mindy's team!!“

“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!“

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

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

“Cupcakes are very good! I tried the Old Fashioned Chocolate, which is verryyyy rich so if that's your thing you'll love them, and the Vanilla Raspberry, which were my favorite-- not too heavy but the buttercream was fruit-forward and delicious. I think since I'm less of a frosting person I might opt for a cake next time for a better cake to frosting ratio, but these were great.“

“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 ❤️“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“The food is just incredible! I am speechless“

“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“

“Best cakes and desserts for events“

“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.“

“Love love love your cookies! I couldn’t pick which one to get at the farmer’s market. Ultimately, I decided on the matcha, white chocolate cookie (I think that was the flavor), and it was absolutely delicious! I look forward to stopping by at the shop sometime this summer and try the rest of the menu. Do yourself a favor: skip crumbl and come here instead :)“

“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.“

“Everyday after my workouts I come here for a chicken pie and LEMME TELL YOU, best spot in the neighborhood, everyone there is unbelievably nice and so welcoming! I absolutely love that i’m also supporting a local business, if you ever stop by you ABSOLUTELY have to try their chicken pies, hits the spot every time!“

“Our server was amazing! Had a wonderful time ❤️“

“Melhor comida BR de Chicago!!! Comida caseira, barata e com gostinho de comida de mãe !! Ainda tem produtos brasileiro pra comprar ❤️ Super atenciosos e simpáticos! Lugar limpo e higiênico“

“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.“

“Delicious baked goods. Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“everything is good!! family owned!!“

“We found an amazing little Ukrainian cafe while doing an errand in the city, and it didn’t disappoint! Authentic home made European cuisine that helped us remember our childhood dishes in Poland and Moldova. 🇲🇩 🇵🇱 🇺🇦 Our cuisines have a lot of overlap but also some wonderful differences too! And it was vegetarian 🌱 friendly for us. Thank you my bestie for being my partner today and making my work appointment so much more fun 🤩 The experience was incredible and we will definitely be back again!“

“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!!“