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
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I visited BakeLab located inside the Yugo apartment lobby and had a really good overall experience. The space is cozy and well set up, with a mix of tables, booths, and additional seating throughout the lobby, plus outdoor seating. It’s a great spot for both relaxing and…
One of the best bakeries on campus. Now they have “Matcha madness” where you can try some unique matcha combinations. I tired Mango Gone Wild. It tasted delicious, but I wish they have more mango flavor there 🥹
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…
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.…
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…
Crema Reviews
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