The best bakeries & sweet shops in Oak Park

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

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Donut Dudes

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery specializing in donuts, including a popular Cookie Monster variety, along with coffee.

10301 S Kedzie Ave (Chicago)

Bakery specializing in donuts, including a popular Cookie Monster variety, along with coffee.

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Sugar Sweet Dreams

Bakeries & Sweets

Home-based bakery specializing in custom-designed cakes and pastries for special occasions, plus delivery.

1522 Home Ave (Berwyn)

Home-based bakery specializing in custom-designed cakes and pastries for special occasions, plus delivery.

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Turano Baking Company

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery making a wide range of cookies, cakes and pastries, plus breads of all kinds.

6501 W Roosevelt Rd (Berwyn)

Bakery making a wide range of cookies, cakes and pastries, plus breads of all kinds.

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Ice cream shop with a family-run feel, also selling Mexican-style popsicles.

4055 W 31st St (Chicago)

Ice cream shop with a family-run feel, also selling Mexican-style popsicles.

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Forest Park Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Longtime family-owned bakery selling custom-decorated cakes, pastries & other baked goods.

7332 Madison St (Forest Park)

Longtime family-owned bakery selling custom-decorated cakes, pastries & other baked goods.

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Ice cream shop serving signature sundaes, shakes & homemade root beer in an old-fashioned setting.

7347 Madison St (Forest Park)

Ice cream shop serving signature sundaes, shakes & homemade root beer in an old-fashioned setting.

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Ice cream parlor specializing in homemade frozen treats such as mangonadas and yogurt fruit cups.

3551 W 26th St (Chicago)

Ice cream parlor specializing in homemade frozen treats such as mangonadas and yogurt fruit cups.

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Silverland Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Laid-back bakery whipping up homemade brownies & cookies, plus vegan raw bars & sugar-free options.

439 Des Plaines Ave (Forest Park)

Laid-back bakery whipping up homemade brownies & cookies, plus vegan raw bars & sugar-free options.

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Swirltruck

Bakeries & Sweets

Mobile provider specializing in soft-serve ice cream for parties and events.

2415 S Karlov Ave (Chicago)

Mobile provider specializing in soft-serve ice cream for parties and events.

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Sugar Fixé Pâtisserie

Bakeries & Sweets

French pastry shop for cakes, croissants & macarons in a corner spot with an open kitchen.

119 N Marion St

French pastry shop for cakes, croissants & macarons in a corner spot with an open kitchen.

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Blackout Baking Co.

Bakeries & Sweets

Baking and dessert shop producing cookies, plus specialty coffee drinks.

210 S Marion St

Baking and dessert shop producing cookies, plus specialty coffee drinks.

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Oak Park Bakery Inc

Bakeries & Sweets

Traditional bakeshop offering a variety of donuts & cookies, plus pies & special-occasion cakes.

904 S Oak Park Ave

Traditional bakeshop offering a variety of donuts & cookies, plus pies & special-occasion cakes.

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Crumb Crusher Cupcakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Cute cafe, bakery and catering service, offering cupcakes, brownies and cookies as well as treats for people with allergies.

805 South Blvd

Cute cafe, bakery and catering service, offering cupcakes, brownies and cookies as well as treats for people with allergies.

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Bread specialist making sourdough loaves plus sandwiches, pizza and pastries.

211 Harrison St

Bread specialist making sourdough loaves plus sandwiches, pizza and pastries.

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Laury's Bakery & Cake

Bakeries & Sweets

Gourmet bakery supplying special-occasion cakes, cookies & pastries in a wide range of flavors.

12 Madison St

Gourmet bakery supplying special-occasion cakes, cookies & pastries in a wide range of flavors.

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Firecakes Donuts

Bakeries & Sweets

A roster of artisanal donuts & coffee drinks is available at this quaint, counter-serve spot.

104 N Maple Ave

A roster of artisanal donuts & coffee drinks is available at this quaint, counter-serve spot.

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Broken Tart

Bakeries & Sweets

Cake and scone focused bakery also serving coffee and other drinks.

1108 Chicago Ave

Cake and scone focused bakery also serving coffee and other drinks.

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Sticks and Cones

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual shop offering a wide range of ice cream flavors, plus gluten-free and dairy-free options.

308 Madison St

Casual shop offering a wide range of ice cream flavors, plus gluten-free and dairy-free options.

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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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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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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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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.

From the Cicero newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Candycopia

Bakeries & Sweets

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

717 Lake St

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

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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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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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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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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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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.

From the Hammond newsletter, August 11, 2026

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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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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.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 11, 2026

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