Desserts in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of desserts in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Justice of the Pies

Justice of the Pies

Marynook • $$$

Inventive pies & pot pie

Sweet Mandy B's Bakery

Sweet Mandy B's Bakery

Lincoln Park • $$

Nostalgic treats & cookie dough

Milli by Metric

Milli by Metric Newcomer

Avondale

coffee, pastries & creative community

Pan Artesanal Bakery

Pan Artesanal Bakery

Logan Square • $

Weekend-only Mexican pastries

Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe

Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe Hot right now

Lake View East

Neighborhood bakery & cafe

Crave Cookies - Schaumburg

Crave Cookies - Schaumburg Hot right now

Schaumburg

Thin cookies & loaded sodas

Aya Pastry

Aya Pastry

West Town

Drive-thru bakery treats

West Town Bakery

West Town Bakery

West Town • $$

Pastry perfection in west town

Panaderia Nuevo Leon

Panaderia Nuevo Leon

Lower West Side • $

Authentic pan dulce & warm vibes

Roeser's Bakery

Roeser's Bakery

Humboldt Park • $$

Family-run bakery since 1911

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Verzênay Chicago

Verzênay Chicago

Sheffield & DePaul • $$

Parisian pastry & bread

Nomad River North

Nomad River North Newcomer

Near North

quiet café with boutique retail

Logan Vegan

Logan Vegan Hot right now

Logan Square

Vegan ice cream & comfort

Sugar Moon

Sugar Moon

Logan Square

Inventive weekend-only pastries

City Skyline Chicago - Coffee Lounge

City Skyline Chicago - Coffee Lounge Hot right now

Lincoln Square • $

Aviation coffee & crepes

Loba Pastry + Coffee

Loba Pastry + Coffee

North Center

Seasonal small-batch bakery

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Frequently asked questions

How are these desserts in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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