The best bakeries & sweet shops in North Shore

7 bakeries & sweet shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Pâtisserie Coralie

Bakeries & Sweets

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)

“Craving a legit croissant that flakes like confetti?”

From the Arlington Heights newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Bennison's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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)

“Delighting North Shore taste buds since 1938, Bennison's Bakery turns out irresistible cakes, sweet treats, and some of the best bread around, all made with family passion and quality ingredients.”

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Belgian Chocolatier Piron, Inc.

Bakeries & Sweets

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

509-A Main St (Evanston)

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

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NC Chocolatier

Bakeries & Sweets

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

3745 Dempster St (Skokie)

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

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Bakeries & Sweets

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

1733 Central St (Evanston)

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

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Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1724 Sherman Ave (Evanston)

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

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Sweet Temptations Bake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats.

607 W Howard St (Evanston)

“Bakery offering cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats.”

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