Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter
100 E Walton St, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter is a beloved neighborhood institution where serious croissant lovers keep coming back for buttery, flaky pastries that justify the early morning visit, paired with genuinely solid coffee that feels like an afterthought to the real star of the show. The warm, family-friendly space works equally well for a quick morning grab or lingering over breakfast—regulars speak fondly of stopping in day after day for the chocolate almond croissant or prosciutto breakfast croissant, which keep them coming back years later. Fair warning: while the croissants and quiches shine, specialty items like macarons seem to miss the mark, so stick with what made this gem legendary.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
The best hidden gem of Chicago! I have been coming here for at least 14 years, every time I visit the city. They have amazing croissants, with my personal fave as the chocolate almond. Go early because they sell out of things pretty quickly! It’s tiny, but some seating is…
The rating is for my personal preference . I wouldn’t say this is my favorite type of croissant. The body is a little thick and dry. I ordered the chocolate almond croissant. The filing is a thicker paste, I would say I had better feelings before, which blends with croissant…
Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter is such a gem. An amazing bakery with the fluffiest croissants and genuinely solid coffee. I was working next door for a week and getting to stop in every morning felt like a small daily luxury. I did not get the chance to try their sandwiches…
We specifically stopped here for macarons. They had great reviews and thought it would be great. The macarons were hard and dry. They were very pricey at 3.75 each and definitely not worth it. It was very disappointing. Staff was very friendly.
We discovered this on our trip to Chicago. We loved the prosciutto breakfast croissant and the mini quiche. We had breakfast there 3 days in a row. Kudos to the gentleman at the register every morning. He was pleasant and informative. I definitely recommend this place!!!
Crema Reviews
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