- 2229 N. Clybourn Ave., Lincoln Park
A petite slice of France has emerged in Lincoln Park, where Toulouse native Dimitri Fayard and his Chicago-born wife Keli, also a pastry chef, have opened Vanil... READ MORE
A petite slice of France has emerged in Lincoln Park, where Toulouse native Dimitri Fayard and his Chicago-born wife Keli, also a pastry chef, have opened Vanil... READ MORE
This cupcake boutique got its start as an online-only bakeshop before launching this retail outlet in the heart of the Loop. In the morning, try apple-cinnamon,... READ MORE
This cozy family-owned bakery in Lincoln Square offers Colombian, Spanish and other Latin American breads and desserts (special-occasion cookies and cakes can b... READ MORE
In the morning, try apple-cinnamon, blueberry-vanilla and other flavored breakfast cupcakes-- if you're not in the mood for a sugar overload before noon, they'l... READ MORE
Entrepreneur Philip Tadros (founder of Dollop and Kickstand Espresso Bar and partner of Next Door Cafe) is behind this Lakeview coffee spot, located just next d... READ MORE
This independent local coffee shop specializes in unique coffee blends from around the world. They also offer smoothies, gelato, baked goods and a juice bar. READ MORE
Crepes are in order at this tiny Elmhurst cafe, with traditional sweet and breakfast options. The savory menu is lined with options like the "veggie" with spina... READ MORE
This Glenview cafe serves up classic diner fare like French toast and waffles for breakfast and sandwiches like Cuban paninis, avocado swiss burgers and New Yor... READ MORE
During the day, this Pilsen coffee bar serves caffeine in various forms: straight up, with cream or steamed milk and toppings along with classic coffee shop lun... READ MORE
The crew behind Telegraph Wine Bar opened this wood-fired bagel, pizza and pasta restaurant right next door in the former Ciao Napoli spot. Bagels, made in the ... READ MORE
Dessert lovers from as far away as Wisconsin travel to this Tuscan-style cafe for all-natural frozen delights prepared in the Italian tradition. Choose from 24 ... READ MORE
For more than 30 years, Tag's Bakery has been providing freshly made treats for party planners and locals with a sweet tooth. Florentine cookies are the signatu... READ MORE
Noble Tree punctuates the array of businesses on Clark St. with its quiet elegance offering an alternative to the oversaturated bar scene. This tri-level abode ... READ MORE
Susan Wingerter and Zach Zulauf are such huge '80s fans that they decided to pay homage to their favorite music from the decade (New Wave, of course) with this ... READ MORE
This crunchy counter-service cafe brought to you by the folks behind the Bot Bakery and Balanced Kitchen brands serves vegan-organic-gluten-free fare, with both... READ MORE
Walk into this family-owned Avondale spot, which serves custom cakes and traditional Mexican baked goods, and you'll be welcomed by festive salsa music and Osit... READ MORE
By day, this Lincoln Park coffee shop will serve as a spot for commuters and neighborhood folks to get their buzz on. By night it will transform into a gatheri... READ MORE
Pastry chef Naomi Levine, who has been selling her luxe line of specialty cakes and other sweet treats for delivery, pickup or shipping since 2004, runs this re... READ MORE
Growling Rabbit cafe's sister spot doesn't have a public entrance--to pick up your bacon cheddar scone, muffin or other baked item, you'll have to enter through... READ MORE
There's nothing quite like a warm, doughy bagel slathered with melting cream cheese on a cold morning. That's where Bruegger's comes in. The Oak Park outpost of... READ MORE