The best bakeries & sweet shops in Oak Lawn

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

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

10533 S Ewing Ave (Chicago)

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

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The Original Rainbow Cone

Bakeries & Sweets

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

9233 S Western Ave (Chicago)

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

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Plush Horse Palos Park

Bakeries & Sweets

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

12301 S 86th Ave (Palos Park)

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

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Doughs Guys Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

12248 S Harlem Ave (Palos Heights)

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

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

46 E 47th St (Chicago)

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

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Mastic Gelato

Bakeries & Sweets

Cozy eatery with a bakery offering gelato and other sweets, plus Turkish coffee.

14404 John Humphrey Dr (Orland Park)

Cozy eatery with a bakery offering gelato and other sweets, plus Turkish coffee.

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Cravings

Bakeries & Sweets

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

9856 S Kedzie Ave (Evergreen Park)

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

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YSG Dessert Bar

Bakeries & Sweets

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

6925 W 111th St #104 (Worth)

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

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Kilwins Hyde Park

Bakeries & Sweets

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

5226 S Harper Ave (Chicago)

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

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Melt n Dip

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual eatery dedicated to crepes, waffles and hot drinks.

8258 S Harlem Ave Unit D (Bridgeview)

Casual eatery dedicated to crepes, waffles and hot drinks.

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Windy City Sweets

Bakeries & Sweets

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 (Chicago)

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 handmade chocolate blends, famous fudge, truffles, s’mores, gummy candy and legit ice cream options, plus thoughtful gift boxes when you want to look like you planned ahead.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Ms. D's Candy Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Got a family get-together this week? Ms. D's Candy Shop has soulful brunch and dinner pans, flexible pick ups, and easy drop-off catering…

519 W 103rd St (Chicago)

Got a family get-together this week? Ms. D's Candy Shop has soulful brunch and dinner pans, flexible pick ups, and easy drop-off catering for everything from casual hangouts to milestone moments, all with that cooked-with-love vibe your crew will talk about long after the plates are clean.

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Margie's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1960 N Western Ave (Chicago)

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

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CAKE N' BAKE

Bakeries & Sweets

Craving something to celebrate or just a Tuesday win, Cake N’ Bake comes through with custom cakes, flaky croissants, creamy cheesecakes,…

10456 S Harlem Ave (Palos Hills)

Craving something to celebrate or just a Tuesday win, Cake N’ Bake comes through with custom cakes, flaky croissants, creamy cheesecakes, and even tiramisu cups. Swing by this week and let their bakers turn your sweet tooth into a happy memory, one bite at a time.

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

2120 W Division St (Chicago)

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

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A Taste of Heaven

Bakeries & Sweets

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

5401 N Clark St (Chicago)

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

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Levain Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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)

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

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Molly's Cupcakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1150 S Wabash Ave (Chicago)

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

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Brown Sugar Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

328 E 75th St (Chicago)

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

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

8238 S Racine Ave (Chicago)

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

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B&B Ice Cream And Candy

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1308 W 95th St (Chicago)

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

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Elite Nuts

Bakeries & Sweets

Gifts of chocolate, nuts and other treats plus coffee are sold in a store featuring decorative plates and kind staff.

9007 W 151st St (Orland Park)

Gifts of chocolate, nuts and other treats plus coffee are sold in a store featuring decorative plates and kind staff.

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Fudge Pot

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1532 N Wells St (Chicago)

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

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

1726 W Division St (Chicago)

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

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Iced

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery specializing in traditional and Hawaiian cakes, plus cupcakes.

4131 N Rockwell St (Chicago)

Bakery specializing in traditional and Hawaiian cakes, plus cupcakes.

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

3 N State St #4 (Chicago)

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

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Susu's Dream Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

11111 S Harlem Ave Unit B (Worth)

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

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Sweet Mandy B's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1208 W Webster Ave (Chicago)

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

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Beautiful, charming cupcake shop, also selling custom cakes and cheesecakes.

14225 S 95th Ave (Orland Park)

Beautiful, charming cupcake shop, also selling custom cakes and cheesecakes.

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Ichiban Candy

Bakeries & Sweets

When the usual chips won't cut it, Ichiban Candy has KitKats, Pocky, fizzy Ramune, and other Asian treats that somehow disappear on the…

2117A S China Pl (Chicago)

When the usual chips won't cut it, Ichiban Candy has KitKats, Pocky, fizzy Ramune, and other Asian treats that somehow disappear on the drive home... Perfect for a quick weeknight pick-me-up or sharing during movie night.

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Molly's Cupcakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2536 N Clark St (Chicago)

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

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The Bakehouse Chicago

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2009 W Roscoe St (Chicago)

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

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Levain Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

408 N Clark St (Chicago)

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

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Fairplay Foods

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2200 S Western Ave (Chicago)

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

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Fannie May

Bakeries & Sweets

Retail chain selling gourmet chocolates & candies, with gift options for special occasions.

16072 S Harlem Ave (Tinley Park)

Retail chain selling gourmet chocolates & candies, with gift options for special occasions.

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

1736 W Division St (Chicago)

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

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Sweet Mandy B's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

254 E Ontario St (Chicago)

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

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Swing by L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates for hand-crafted assortments, the iconic chocolate mice and penguins, rich drinking chocolate,…

609 N State St (Chicago)

A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates for hand-crafted assortments, the iconic chocolate mice and penguins, rich drinking chocolate, and patisserie-level pastries. It’s a chic little reset for your week, equally great for treating yourself, grabbing a gift, or braving Chicago weather with a cup of molten bliss.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

14360 LaGrange Rd Unit A (Orland Park)

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

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