Bakelab
410 N Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL
Crema's Take
“Bakelab is a pastry-forward café where the baked goods genuinely steal the show—croissants, danishes, cruffins, and seasonal fruit pastries are crafted with real care and freshness that reviewers consistently praise. The Lincoln Avenue location offers a calm, ample-seating environment perfect for lingering over coffee with friends, though some wish the specialty drinks (their crème brûlée lattes and seasonal offerings are popular) had a bit more boldness to match the quality of the pastries.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
They have 2 locations. The one on Lincoln Ave has more options in terms of pastries but you can’t go wrong with either. Their pastries and croissant sandwiches are some of the best I’ve had. Their service is always great as well. Make sure to go early as they only make a limited quantity. If you go late in the day, they may have a limited selection.
My gf and I went here over the weekend, we got the specialty chai latte and the crème brûlée latte. Pretty good but wish the drinks were stronger. We also got some fruit pastries, recommend the berry danish and pineapple tart a lot. However I’d recommend warming them up. Nonetheless pretty good
Calm setting with ample seating and friendly workers. The seasonal coffees were tasty but could be stronger, the pastries were fresh and unique. The pb coffee pastry was a miss, but the fruit pastries are a safe and sweet option.
Meghan and Sam took care of my order. The pastries here are amazing quality, the service Meghan and Sam provided was excellent, and the overall atmosphere is amazing and clean! Would recommend this location as I visit it frequently. The pastries are one of a kind, such as the service! 10/10 would recommend if in the area.
Needed some pastry-fueled energy to complete our roadtrip and BakeLab did not disappoint. Ordered a few danishes, croissants, and cruffins to-go; these were right up there with some of the well-known bakeries I’ve been to around the US and abroad. The indoor/outdoor seating seemed like a nice atmosphere for students to study or remote workers to grab a table. The bakery was clean, and the staff very pleasant. We were able to find a parking spot on the side street, which I am sure becomes more difficult when school is in session. Thank you, BakeLab!
Crema Reviews
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