May 20, 2009

Kristoffer's Cafe Chicago

  Pilsen, Food & Drink, Charmer, Coffee Clutch

April 14, 2009

Luscious Layers Bakery Chicago

Order a custom cake with a scrumptious fillings (white chocolate mousse, praline cream), adorably decorated cupcakes, cookies, and more at this neighborhood sweet spot.

  Bucktown, Food & Drink, Bespoke, Birthday Cake

March 19, 2009

More Chicago

Consulting pastry guru Gale Gand dreams up whimsical flavors both sweet (chocolate champagne, blackberry açai) and savory (maple bacon, artichoke lemon Parmesan) for a modern bakery experience.

  Near North Side, Food & Drink, Delivery, Private Parties

September 8, 2009

Sweet Mandy B's Chicago

  Depaul, Food & Drink, Before You Die, Handcrafted

March 14, 2007

Sweet Collective Chicago

Triple threat: Sugar Syndicate specialty pastries and cakes, Ruth and Phil’s gourmet ice cream, and Rich chocolates and candies all under one roof. Call the dentist.

  Lincoln Square, Food & Drink, Custom Flavors, Private Parties

September 8, 2009

Pasticceria Natalina Chicago

  Andersonville, Food & Drink, Artisanal, Birthday Parties

September 25, 2006

Swirlz Cupcakes Kids Chicago

Bite into a moist, cakey creation from one of the town’s early cupcake joints. Rotating flavors (carrot, red velvet, banana Nutella, chocolate peanut butter crunch) are perfect for a daily picker-upper.

  Lincoln Park, Food & Drink, Custom Flavors, Delivery

September 17, 2009

Bleeding Heart Bakery Chicago

Punk rock-themed bakery with a sustainable bent serves unreal cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, and cake balls. Everything is certifiably organic — and delicious.

  Roscoe Village, Food & Drink, Birthday Cake, Kitschy