Puffy Cakes
1651 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
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
Google Reviews
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 seats that are close to an outlet if you need to study or work. It was cold in there when I went because of the A/C, so maybe bring something to layer with you if you plan on spending some time there. I will definitely be back!
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 say I ordered the circle, and it was very small, but it is very rich so it's a good size to try it without buying the whole bar. I do have to recommend the full bar though, because it's really pretty, and trust me, you're gonna want that much of it. It's pricey, but it's a lot of specialty ingredients and work to make them, so I think it's very much worth it. It's soft enough that it even splits in half like in the videos, and has the proper crunch as well. I can't vouch for any other items at the store, but the chocolate bar was fabulous and made my day.
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 Japanese pancakes. We started with the Ube Oat Latte, which was really good—though a bit on the sweet side for our taste. We also tried the Biscoff Puff Pastry and the Berry Puff Pastry. The flavor combination of the puffy creations was delicious, but unfortunately, the puff pastries were a bit dry and pricey too ($13.75 each for a 4” size). Despite that, we’ll definitely be back to try more of their drinks and maybe go for a freshly cooked puff pastry or their Hokkaido cheese tarts next time!
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 drink I got a latte and my friend got shaken espresso. Cakes were out of the world good. Yes there was a little wait, but these are specialty cakes. Latte was also amazing, better than what you’d get from a chain coffee store. Good vibes, clean store. I’ll be back.
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 the cheesecake is a solid 8/10. It is a little dry, but that’s why you have it with coffee 🙂 the ambiance is upscale but relaxed. Definitely worth a visit
Crema Reviews
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