BakeLab Patisserie
1807 S Neil St, Champaign, IL
Crema's Take
“This charming Champaign spot nails the fundamentals—their baristas pull consistently excellent lattes—while also embracing creative experimentation with playful seasonal drinks like the ube cold foam purple people eater that feel genuinely exciting rather than gimmicky. The pastry program is equally impressive, with standouts like the ube strawberry croissant and pistachio offerings that pair beautifully with coffee, making it feel like a complete destination rather than an afterthought café. It's the kind of place that manages to be both a reliable everyday coffee stop and a reason to seek out something special, all wrapped up in a clean, refreshing atmosphere where you'll actually want to linger.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Every single thing I tried here was either absolutely delicious or quite creative, or both. The King Salmon sandwich and ube strawberry croissant were highlights, would get again. The curry and turmeric cookies were alright with an underwhelming texture, but get points for being…
I was going to try the new 7 Brew but the line was so long I decided to pop into bake lab. The girls were super friendly and the latte was amazing. Just a basic latte and they nailed it. Pistachio croissant was also delicious.
Lots of tasty treats to try! Both people I was with said their food was very good. Will have to go back to try their coffee.
Very cute place. I specifically came due to the Ube cold foam on their purple people eater October special beverage. I got a Iced pistachio late topped with the ube cold foam and it was top notch, exactly what I was craving. I don't see many places in Midwest that use ube and…
I am absolutely in love! This is the perfect sun up to sun down pastry and coffee shop! Clean and refreshing atmosphere, with delicious eats! Flavors are on overload... perfect!! One of the best shops I've been to in a very long time. Sit, catch a tan out on the patio, relax,…
Crema Reviews
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