50 Best Bakeries near Western Springs

“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❣️“

“My husband and I have been coming here since they opened and we are regulars here. Favorites: chicken caesar sandwich, popeye omelet in a wrap, mushroom bisque soup and any salad. So many food choices though soups tend to be sold out around 2pm.Staff works hard to keep the line moving (very busy when LT lets out), and to keep the place clean. Miguel, Ketta, Marie and Ari have have been there for years...nice to deal with people who "know your name."“

“Always fun and the best donuts and hotdogs around!“

“This place is the best! The employees are always very kind and helpful, the cupcakes are always moist and delicious, and I love that they custom make gluten free cupcakes! Another cool thing about this shop is they’re always innovating and trying new things - supporting local coffee vendors by selling cold brew, selling ice cream, and making really beautiful custom designs for cakes and cupcakes. 5 stars for sure.“

“I’ve placed orders here before, they always do an amazing job! I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my cakes. Johana helped me with my order today and had great customer service. She did a great job listening to all the details. Thank you Cake Bros! :)“

“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.“

“Best eggplant perm sandwich ever!“

“Very unique donut variety!
Sweet Circle offers specialty donuts, mochi donuts, even cronuts. All the donuts I’ve tried were not overly sweet and had a delicious filling.
The toppings were perfectly nested in the dough so each bite had consistent flavor.
The staff were super friendly, helpful, and polite.
Overall it was a great experience and
I highly recommend this place!“

“The food is just incredible! I am speechless“

“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“

“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.“

“worlds best atomic cake and kolachke and polish rye bread ....“

“Absolutely delicious cake that looked great too. ❤️“

“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.“

“Our journey with Trodden Travelers Agency was nothing short of extraordinary. They curated a diverse itinerary that catered to our interests, from cultural experiences to breathtaking landscapes. Their dedication to client satisfaction made all the difference“

“Absolutely LOVED my cake!! Rosie was the sweetest, cake was absolutely delicious, all the guest loved it so much! She saw the inspo I gave her and created the cake 1000x better than I could ever imagine! I highly recommend her and I will continue to let people know about her when they need a cake! Thank you again so so 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.“

“This is a cash only place. That's unusual these days. So, take note. The pastries are tasty. If you want a canolli you have to ask for it. They are not premade and sitting out. So, just ask. Service is a little slow. But I line all the pastries here, any of them.

Dietary restrictions: If you have allergies, be careful. Ask.“

“Good food and good service“

“Adoro sus pasteles y sus chicos muy amables“

“Great place for great cakes/cookies/food and even better service. Won a silent auction and Kai was able to make a custom cake for our 7yo daughter’s birthday with only a 4 day notice!!“

“Amazing wedding cake and wonderful topper a year later! This place is great!!! Thank you!“

“This building from the outside can be a little intimidating from the outside because it just looks like a factory, but it is definitely worth stopping for some fresh bread and sandwiches. Just pull in the front parking lot (North side) and walk in. The prices are like stepping back in time to the 80's with everything being super affordable.The sandwiches here are bigger, fresher, and cheaper than any of the chain sandwich shops. Not the mention the customer service is some of the friendliest I have encountered in literally years.If you drive past this place to go somewhere else for a sandwich, you are doing yourself a huge disservice.“

“I went there yesterday for a few doughnuts. The bakery was clean. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and most importantly the doughnuts were delicious.“

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

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

“Had the paczki's and they were excellent. Super friendly service and was surprised at how much they offer on the menu (full bakery, coffee, sandwiches)-can't wait to go back!“

“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“

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

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

“I got the turtle brownie and it was the most delicious brownie I have ever had. I love that’s it’s a local spot and w the nicest people“

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

“Delicious! Highly recommended! Support small!“

“Where do I start on my journey to this "schweet" treat? It all started a few months ago of seeing this business online ...I could not manage to get the time right I was too late or to early or it was closed....But finally the stars ALIGNED and on Saturday I pulled up at 10:30am waiting for the 11am opening...to buy six amazing, delicious and delightful moo-moo cheesecakes (2 keylimes 3 pecan delight and 1 strawberry)...a bowl of chili and a candle ..!I met one of the owners who went above and beyond in customer service, she was kind, patient and efficient she didn't let me wait for the chili ,which I appreciated.The strawberry was the tester cheesecake which both my mother and daughter had a sample of we all loved and enjoyed this cheesecake especially my self which I put the remaining into the freezer to get cold quick ( best decision) to eat in the dark sitting at the kitchen table savoring the freshness the sweet tartness of the strawberries the sweet smoothness of the cheesecake the buttery graham crust slightly sweet whipped cream omg...I will be coming back for more soon..another reason why to support this amazing business is they help alot and give back to the community, they offer their shop for events."There the Cheesecake People".“

“Seven Sisters!!!! Love Kirsten’s!!!!“

“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!“

“Bought some GF/VF cupcakes & cookies for my grandkids. They were delicious . The grandkids loved them. My new favorite bakery .“

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

“The bread has a very delicious flavor, the cuernitos con cajeta, delicious. And the shells, not to mention very delicious. The guava stuffed bread is definitely not recommended, guava has no flavor and is definitely not guava. I recommend the conchitas and the cuernitos con cajeta. The person who attended us was very friendly.“

“super rico y fresco el pan me encanta el personal es super amable 100% recomendado“

“I ordered the chocolate chip, sugar cookies, and brownies. We had them delivered to our house. The packing was fabulous. No broken cookies or brownies. We tried the chocolate chip cookie and it had big chunks of chocolate and a very good flavor. It was a big cookie that could be shared by two people. We put the others in the freezer until Christmas.“

“Chad’s cheesecake catered my wedding and WOW! The cheesecake, brownies, and cookies were phenomenal. The whole booking process with them was so easy and I got so many compliments from guests about how delicious their treats were. Highly recommend using them for your next event!“

“I had the pleasure to have Susu create the most beautiful sweet table and cake for my daughters bridal shower! They were so professional and the desserts were incredible and perfection! I will never use another bakery again! Thank you for taking the stress away! ❤️“

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

“everything is good!! family owned!!“

“I love the owners. Very kind people!“

“Excellent communication when you order awesome cake My second year in a row to order those fabulous cakes. Highly recommend!!!!“

“Pay attention to the ambiance of your bakery. Creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere can enhance the overall dining experience, encouraging customers to spend more time in your establishment and potentially increasing their spending.“

“The absolute best bakery and always my.go to for custom cakes I live an hour away and still get my cakes here because they're that good and customer service is always 10/10“

“They have great selection of deli meat and their soups are great. I am addicted to their cheesecake.“