The best bakeries & sweet shops in Joliet

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

10533 S Ewing Ave (Chicago)

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

9233 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Cheesecake bakery featuring a variety of flavors, including turtle cheesecake, and strawberry.

150 Brook Forest Ave Unit D (Shorewood)

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

46 E 47th St (Chicago)

Relaxed dessert shop offering custom ice cream sundaes and milkshakes alongside sandwiches and burgers.

15112 S Bell Rd (Homer Glen)

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

5226 S Harper Ave (Chicago)

Cozy spot, known for its coffee and pastries in a converted house vibe.

2446 Plainfield Rd (Crest Hill)

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203 Pine St

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3308 N Broadway (Chicago)

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24042 Lockport St (Plainfield)

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

1960 N Western Ave (Chicago)

Spacious 24/7 bakery offering many flavors of classic donuts (cake, yeast filled and more), plus coffee and fritters.

815 W Jefferson St

Candy shop selling chocolate, fudge and jelly beans, along with caramel apples and saltwater taffy.

1003 Plainfield Rd

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

2120 W Division St (Chicago)

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

5401 N Clark St (Chicago)

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

840 W Randolph St (Chicago)

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

1150 S Wabash Ave (Chicago)

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

328 E 75th St (Chicago)

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

8238 S Racine Ave (Chicago)

Custom-designed cakes and cupcakes for all occasions are the draw at this bakery.

24014 W Renwick Rd Ste 100-6 (Plainfield)

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

1308 W 95th St (Chicago)

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

1532 N Wells St (Chicago)

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

1726 W Division St (Chicago)

Bakery specializing in traditional and Hawaiian cakes, plus cupcakes.

4131 N Rockwell St (Chicago)

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

3 N State St #4 (Chicago)

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

1208 W Webster Ave (Chicago)

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

2117A S China Pl (Chicago)

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

2536 N Clark St (Chicago)

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

2009 W Roscoe St (Chicago)

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

408 N Clark St (Chicago)

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

2200 S Western Ave (Chicago)

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

1736 W Division St (Chicago)

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

254 E Ontario St (Chicago)

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

609 N State St (Chicago)