Pierrot Gourmet at The Peninsula
108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Pierrot Gourmet is a French-inspired bakery and café where exceptional pastries and delicate desserts are the real stars—think velvety chocolate creations and perfectly balanced mousse cakes that let quality ingredients shine through. The unhurried, welcoming atmosphere makes it ideal for lingering over coffee with friends or family, with staff that genuinely seems happy to be there, creating that rare experience of European hospitality in Chicago.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I usually love this spot… incredible sweets, flaky pastries, and delicate French flavor. However I brought home a “crunch bar” for a little after dinner treat and was appalled when I bit into it and a shard of glass cut my tongue. I’ve never had an experience like this and have…
A friend recommended us Pierrot Gourmet and we were not disappointed. First of all, the service was excellent. Our waiter Raymond was friendly, smiley and polite. Not like typical American waiters who overdo it. My husband and I shared a sandwich oeuf and rotisserie chicken. It…
**⭐️⭐️ 2/5** When it comes to Chicago’s culinary scene, two categories often underwhelm: Italian food and bakeries — and *Gourmet Pierrot* fits neatly into that pattern. I’ll start with the positives: the service was genuinely pleasant and attentive. Unfortunately, that’s where…
Wow!! The desserts are totally worth it. The chocolate obsession is so velvety and smooth like fabric made out of chocolate. The passion fruit flower was very potent like taking a bite of the actual fruit. The cheesecake was balanced well with the raspberries. I highly recommend…
The desserts here are absolutely delightful! 😍 My biggest fear with mousse cakes is that they might be overly sweet, but to my surprise I could really taste the refreshing raspberry tartness. I was amazed — these desserts are not only delicious but also true works of art. The…
Crema Reviews
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