Crema's Take
“This Midwestern bakery chain excels at what it does best: delivering consistently fresh, buttery pastries and showstopping cakes that justify the hype, making it worth a dedicated trip if you're serious about quality baked goods. The cozy, relaxed atmosphere and reliably full cases of both sweet and savory options make it ideal for a leisurely breakfast or meeting a friend, and the fact that it stays open when most competitors close is a genuine bonus.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →By far the best chain of bakeries in the Midwest ! I have nothing bad to say about this place. Everything is worth trying at least once. From sweet to savory pastries, this is the spot for it. Highly recommend!
Met a friend on New Year’s Day and was grateful this was one of the few bakery/coffee shops open. My first time there but it won’t be my last. Loved the large selection that was restocked fresh while I was there (over three hours). Cute and cosy with friendly service and a wide…
Tous les Jours is my favorite bakery, and I usually buy cakes from here for all our celebrations. The cakes and pastries are generally fresh, soft, and delicious. I really love the wide variety of breads and desserts. The place is clean and the staff is usually friendly, which…
I stop by this place every time I’m in Chicago, and it’s always a great experience. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing, the pastries are fresh and really well made, and everything reminds me a bit of Europe especially Germany. It’s a clean, comfortable spot to sit down, have…
We were really looking forward to trying this bakery. It is a visual delight with beautiful displays and gorgeous cakes. They have quite a bit of competition in the immediate vicinity, with Mitsuwa less than a mile away and several really good Asian bakeries not far in…
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