Crema's Take
“This Polish bakery's sourdough bread and pastries are so good they'll make you reconsider what a neighborhood coffee shop can be—the almond pretzel croissants and savory quiches are worth planning around. Barista Ursula knows how to dial in your drink perfectly, whether it's a seasonal PSL or something custom, and the cozy, unhurried vibe makes it easy to linger over breakfast or a sandwich that regulars genuinely rave about.”
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 →The turkey sandwich on sour dough bread is so good! Best sandwich I have had in a long time. They have a variety of sweet and savory pastries which are delicous as well. Gets really busy on a Saturday morning/afternoon here. Need to come in again to try their soup of the day on…
Amazing! Cozy place and pastry ace. My first visit to Des Plaines and this store gave me an excellent impression of the suburb. Will visit Amazing Breads and Cakes again.
Ursula makes the best coffee — especially my PSL! She always gets it just right. Highly recommend :)
Great little bake shop. Two things I know about the polish, they are the best brick layers and bakers haha. Great selection of sourdough bread and sweet bread, brownies, etc. Will definitely be coming back although this place is out of my way
Beautiful little bakery in the heart of downtown Des Plaines. Everything we had was delicious. My husband got the almond pretzel croissant, I got a spinach quiche and we shared a blueberry scone. We took a loaf of Parmesan sourdough home. It was still too hot and fresh that they…
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