Puffy Cakes

1651 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

★★★★★4.3(186 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Puffy Cakes is a cozy Chicago destination that's become a go-to spot for viral desserts like Dubai chocolate and Japanese cheesecake, with a genuinely warm staff who take time to chat and guide you through their creative menu. The oversized, shareable cakes are the real draw here—they're Instagram-worthy but honestly taste as good as they look, making this an ideal place to linger over coffee and conversation with a friend. Expect a newer spot that's still hitting its stride, but consistently delivers on both the pastries and that homey atmosphere that makes you feel welcomed the moment you walk in.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.

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Google Reviews

Deniz Namik

★★★★★11 months ago

I’m so glad I stumbled upon this place!! The cakes are SO good but definitely recommend sharing with someone else as it can be a lot. The staff are SUPER nice and we even had a conversation about differences in espresso. The atmosphere inside is also nice and there are some…

Marina “Moth” Bradley

★★★★★a year ago

The Dubai chocolate was DELICIOUS! As of today (3/22/25) they still have bars and circles of the viral Dubai chocolate, and it was just like I saw online. Been craving to try it for weeks, and was so happy to find a place that had them. It was well wrapped and very tasty. I will…

Em Can

★★★★★a year ago

Delicious Desserts and Cozy Vibes! We visited this place for the first time, drawn in by our love for desserts. From the moment you walk in, the cozy decor makes you feel right at home. We had seen this spot on Instagram and decided to try it, especially since we’re big fans of…

Chad Wilson

★★★★★a year ago

Where do I start?! I was craving Japanese Cheesecake because of all the social media posts. Google sent me to this place and I’m so glad they did. I asked the front guy what he recommended. He said the lotus pistachio cake. I ordered one. My friend had the chocolate bomb. To…

Louis N

★★★★★a year ago

Not really sure where all the negative reviews are coming from. I’ve been here three times and each time they meet or exceed expectations. Yes, they are newer and yes, it takes probably 2 mins longer than Starbucks to get a coffee. But my iced lattes have always been good, and…