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Visitors to Eli's Cheesecake World can sit in the 40-seat cafe, sip coffee and eat some of Eli's creamy treats while watching bakers develop new flavors in the ... READ MORE
Visitors to Eli's Cheesecake World can sit in the 40-seat cafe, sip coffee and eat some of Eli's creamy treats while watching bakers develop new flavors in the ... 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
The New York bakery that specializes in vintage American desserts opened its first Chicago location at Block 37 in the Loop. Though its pastel-hued cupcakes mad... READ MORE
A former police officer of 25 years, owner Donna Adams found it nearly impossible to find good eats along her North Side beat, but when plans fell through to op... READ MORE
This cozy neighborhood cafe and restaurant resides on a quiet residential street in Bucktown. In the morning, you’ll find European-style coffee, which is roaste... 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
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
In addition to coffee drinks, this cozy little cafe in Lakeview offers 12 types of gourmet cookies, outdoor seating in the summer and a friendly waitstaff. Pat... READ MORE
This West Ridge spot offers Filipino food and bakery goods including kare, embutido, noughatine and polgron with cashews. Some of the pastries are wrapped in c... READ MORE
The eye-catching dessert cases at this Chinatown bakery are impossible to ignore, a kaleidoscope of colors and textures highlighted by small cakes such as straw... READ MORE
Quick on its way to becoming the Intelligentsia of tea, this Lakeview location of Argo Tea Cafe features dozens of exotic teas for sipping as well as for sale b... 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
This cute neighborhood cafe serves Umbria coffee as well as salads, panini, cold sandwiches and baked goods, all made in-house. A variety of young professionals... READ MORE
This Citadel Center spinoff of popular lunch spot Hannah's Bretzel will offer the same organic- and whole grain-focused menu found at the other locations when i... READ MORE
This West Loop bakery and cafe is due to open on Valentine's Day. The cafe portion will also focus on convenience: Precooked dinners, packaged with reheating in... READ MORE
If you want, nay, need to get your hands on the much-prized bacon buns at this 30-plus-year-old bakery, best to arrive early-doors open at 5 a.m.-or call ahead ... READ MORE