The best bakeries & sweet shops in Chicago

Paleteria and ice cream shop featuring a wide variety of flavors, from traditional Mexican desserts to snow cones.

10533 S Ewing Ave

Long-standing seasonal ice cream destination serving cones, shakes, sundaes & banana splits.

9233 S Western Ave

Throwback ice cream parlor with dozens of flavors serving large scoops in a quaint home setting.

12301 S 86th Ave (Palos Park)

Family-run bakery for donuts, cupcakes, cakes and pastries with friendly service.

12248 S Harlem Ave (Palos Heights)

Petite, understated spot dishing up signature ice cream & sundaes, plus brownies.

46 E 47th St

Casual dessert spot offering hot foods, fried treats and ice cream in a range of flavors.

9856 S Kedzie Ave (Evergreen Park)

Casual destination for coffee, smoothies and pastries, plus cakes and other sweets.

6925 W 111th St #104 (Worth)

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

5226 S Harper Ave

Casual eatery dedicated to crepes, waffles and hot drinks.

8258 S Harlem Ave Unit D (Bridgeview)

Craving a legit croissant that flakes like confetti? Pâtisserie Coralie turns a North Shore errand into a mini getaway with freshly baked…

600 Davis St (Evanston)

When you need a dessert win that actually delights your inner 8-year-old and adult palate, this week Windy City Sweets delivers with weekly…

3308 N Broadway

Delighting North Shore taste buds since 1938, Bennison's Bakery turns out irresistible cakes, sweet treats, and some of the best bread…

1000 Davis St (Evanston)

Family-owned shop offering handmade artisanal European chocolates & gift packages.

509-A Main St (Evanston)

Family-owned candy shop offers a range of sweets, with gluten-free, kosher, organic & vegan treats.

3745 Dempster St (Skokie)

Bakery offering made-from-scratch bread, pastries & sandwiches in a warm, rustic space.

1733 Central St (Evanston)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

355 IL-83 (Elmhurst)

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

1724 Sherman Ave (Evanston)

Candy store offering a large variety of nostalgic and small-batch treats, plus sundaes.

717 Lake St (Oak Park)

Longtime, old-fashioned ice cream parlor serving up ice cream sundaes & homemade candies.

1960 N Western Ave

Vibrant bakery selling cakes, croissants and cheesecakes (including a lotus variety) plus other desserts.

10456 S Harlem Ave (Palos Hills)

Chocolatier and ice cream purveyor with friendly staff also selling packaged candies.

2120 W Division St

Busy bakery offering an array of cakes, scones & cupcakes as well as serving breakfast & light eats.

5401 N Clark St

Bakery specializing in thick, soft cookies (including chocolate-chip banana, peanut butter and s'more varieties) as well as scones.

840 W Randolph St

Made from scratch daily, the center-filled cupcakes here come in a variety of flavors.

1150 S Wabash Ave

Southern-style bakeshop specializing in traditional sweet treats & custom cakes.

328 E 75th St

Kid-friendly shop dishing up ice cream and milkshakes, along with candy.

8238 S Racine Ave

Family-run shop dishing up nachos, ice cream and old-school candies, plus tacos.

1308 W 95th St

Longtime candy counter doling out handmade sweets & specializing in custom items for any occasion.

1532 N Wells St

French pastries, cakes & breads in a relaxed bakery/cafe with brick walls & a compact dining area.

1726 W Division St

Bakery offering cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats.

607 W Howard St (Evanston)

Bakery specializing in traditional and Hawaiian cakes, plus cupcakes.

4131 N Rockwell St

Retailer offering premium chocolate & other confections, plus cocoa & gift baskets.

3 N State St #4

Bakery specializing in specialty cakes such as wedding and birthday cakes, plus cupcakes and cookies.

11111 S Harlem Ave Unit B (Worth)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

6 N Northwest Hwy Unit B3-A1B (Park Ridge)

Welcoming bakeshop for old-fashioned treats from cupcakes & pies to cookies, plus breakfast bites.

1208 W Webster Ave

Store stocking candy and snacks from Asia, including KitKats, Pocky, and Ramune.

2117A S China Pl

Modern bakery with vintage decor touches known for cupcakes & sweets plus support for local schools.

2536 N Clark St

Cozy cafe baking up gluten-free options alongside breakfast, coffee, and desserts.

2009 W Roscoe St

Casual bakery dishing up the chain's popular chocolate chip cookies, along with muffins and other baked goods.

408 N Clark St

Established independent supermarket offering a standard range of produce, meats & other groceries.

2200 S Western Ave

Bakery for playfully decorated cupcakes, specialty cakes & European pastries, plus an outdoor cafe.

1736 W Division St

Bakery featuring a wide selection of cupcakes, cakes and pies, as well as brownies and cookies.

254 E Ontario St

Charming artisanal chocolatier with a cafe offering high-end chocolate, pastries & hot cocoa.

609 N State St