Best Bakery and Cake Shops in River Forest

We've collected top 10 mentioned bakery and cake shops in River Forest from other articles such as OpenTable, This Darling World, UrbanMatter.

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in River Forest

Little Goat Diner
Little Goat Diner
4.5 (4183 ratings)
Stephanie Izard's diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics.
820 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
DinerBakeryCoffee shopRestaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Part of renowned Chef Stephanie Izard’s Goat concept, the Little Goat Diner is a retro diner that serves all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a casual and cozy setting. Drawing inspiration from global influences, the menu features classic dishes with creative twists such as Spanish omelets stuffed with cheese, pickled peppers, and masa chips, okonomiyaki (Osaka street food with pork belly), and parathas burritos with Indian flatbread, sunny side up eggs, and avocado bean salad. There are also the regular favorites such as bagels, biscuits, pancakes, and waffles along with heartier dishes such as bowls of goat chili heaped with sour cream, cheddar, and tortilla strips."
Mentioned by Food52
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"The fried egg salad on an everything bagel–seasoned crumpet is reason enough to visit Little Goat Diner. Owned by Stephanie Izard, who also runs Girl and the Goat and Duck Duck Goat, Little Goat is one of the best places in town for an unfussy yet deeply thoughtful meal. With elevated diner classics (a kimchi-slathered Reuben, a goat burger, a sundae dripping with apple cider vinegar caramel), and mainstays like corned beef hash and cinnamon buns, it’s an ideal spot to bring families made up of both picky and adventurous eaters."
Summer House Santa Monica
Summer House Santa Monica
4.4 (1709 ratings)
Sunny restaurant serving New American grub, tropical drinks & more in an airy space with an atrium.
1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
New American restaurantAmerican restaurantBakeryBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCalifornian restaurantEvent venueLunch restaurantPastry shopRestaurant
Mentioned by Make it Better
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"How important are cookies to the ethos of this Lettuce Entertain You Lincoln Park favorite?. The huge display case is the first thing you see when you walk in the door. That is no accident, my friends."
Dinkel's Bakery
Dinkel's Bakery
4.6 (836 ratings)
Venerable German bakery & cafe serving breads, pretzels, cakes & cookies, with a sit-down cafe.
3329 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Bakery
Sweet Mandy B's Bakery
Sweet Mandy B's Bakery
4.5 (48 ratings)
254 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
BakeryDessert shop
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"When you hit up Sweet Mandy B’s you can’t fight the urge to slow the pace and plant yourself to savor whatever treasure you find in the glass encasement and soak up the old-school nostalgia. One taste of their icing will have you wishing you had a vat full and a giant spoon. Call the bakery or stop in to place your special cake order and enjoy the warmth the pastel colors and old-fashioned decor evokes."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Yes, this is slightly biased because it’s my favorite bakery in the country, but I promise this is by far the best bakery in Chicago. All of your baked good dreams are fulfilled here. There is not a single bad item on the menu."
Mentioned by Chicago Magazine
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"Pastel frosting and rainbow sprinkles may make you write this one off as kid stuff, but the bakery’s exemplary buttercream is plenty grown-up—lush and never tooth-achingly sweet. $3.25 for a four-inch version, 1208 W."
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
4.4 (1393 ratings)
Stylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, milkshakes, hot coffee drinks & cold brew on tap.
181 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Donut shopBagel shopBakeryCafeCoffee shopDessert shopPastry shop
Mentioned by Make it Better
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"A partnership of L.A.’s Stan’s Donuts with our homegrown Labriola Baking Company, the Chicago version may not be quite as star-struck, but wow, do they know how to donut. Now open in nine Chicagoland locations (with a 10th coming soon to Oak Brook Terrace), you can load up on their Standard (Glazed, Powdered Sugar, Plain Old Fashioned), Dough Boy’s Best (Peanut Butter Banana Pocket, Glazed Pretzel), and Specialty (Raspberry Bismark, Glazed Orange Old Fashioned, Dreamsicle Bar) donuts, as well as a small selection of “glutenless” donuts, and wash it down with Stan’s Dark Roast coffee (another happy partnership, this one with local Passion House Coffee Roasters)."
Mentioned by Secret Chicago
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"If you’re still trying to diet in this pandemic, well you should definitely avoid following Stan’s Donuts & Coffee’s Instagram, because one look at their photos will completely override any self discipline you thought you had. More importantly, Stan’s has the flavor to back it up. Featured flavors include: Biscoff Banana Pockets, Glazed Pretzels, Lemon-Pistachio Old Fashioneds, and their new Caramel Marshmallow Pockets."
Ben & Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry’s
3.9 (99 ratings)
Iconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain, known for its creative, cleverly named flavors.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Ice cream shopBakeryCandy storeCatererSnack bar
Mentioned by Chicago Tribune
Chicago restaurants with heated, enclosed dining spaces
"Order your favorite sandwiches from the nearly 20-year-old restaurant and dine on-site at one of five heated outdoor dining bubbles set up on Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square. Seating up to six and warmed by electric heaters, the bubbles are available for 90-minute gigs, with a prepaid deposit ($100 minimum on weeknights and $150 Friday through Sunday). $1 mylar blankets available."
Yolk - West Loop
Yolk - West Loop
4.4 (1162 ratings)
Cafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere.
500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Brunch restaurantAmerican restaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopDinerRestaurant
Mindy’s Bakery
Mindy’s Bakery
4.5 (1449 ratings)
Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.
1747 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
BakeryAmerican restaurantBagel shopCafeCoffee shopRestaurant
Mentioned by The City Lane
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"Mindy’s Hot Chocolate in Bucktown has been a brunch favorite since 2005, and has long been supportive of local producers who supply its seasonally changing menu. Founder Mindy Segal honed her craft by working at Chicago culinary institutions such as Charlie Trotter’s and Ambria and later went on to receive a James Beard Foundation award for “Outstanding Pastry Chef”. Mindy has now brought her sweet and savory offerings to the Loop at the recently opened Revival Food Hall on Clark Street."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"A post shared by Ed Bello (@photobello) on Feb 6, 2017 at 9:36pm PST. What screams awesome better than a hot cup of chocolatey goodness accompanied by your favourite book/movie?. Head straight to this quaint cafe for a mug of decadent hot chocolate available in several flavours."
Mentioned by PureWow
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"The gooey chocolate morsels are made with burned sugar (see: the ones all the way to the right). And they fly off the shelf, which is really saying something considering the other treats offered at this dessert mecca (see: all the other cookies pictured)."
Maison Marcel
Maison Marcel
4.2 (513 ratings)
Quaint cafe offering organic French-American fare & house-baked breads with coffee & juice drinks.
3114 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
BakeryRestaurant
Sugar Fixé Pâtisserie
Sugar Fixé Pâtisserie
4.4 (162 ratings)
French pastry shop for cakes, croissants & macarons in a corner spot with an open kitchen.
119 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
BakeryCoffee shopDessert shopEspresso barWedding bakeryWholesale bakery
Mentioned by Cool Things Chicago
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"It likes to keep things simple when it comes to its macarons, for one, which come in six usual flavors: raspberry, salted caramel, pistachio, vanilla, chocolate, and Nutella. The bakery and cafe also offer a gift-wrapping service, both in boxes of 5, 10 and 20 or party favors: clear cubes with 2 macarons, or cellophane bags with 2 or 3 choices. We also love that although the macarons sold here are priced at $2.25 each, the price goes down with the more you buy."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Paris may not be a car ride away, but Sugar Fixé is the next best thing. If you’re a major macaron enthusiast, you’ll love the macaron cake that resembles a mega macaron. Dreams really do come true."

Best Comedy Club in River Forest Area

The Second City
The Second City
4.6 (2143 ratings)
Known for its many famous alums, this storied spot hosts popular sketch shows & improv classes.
1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Comedy club
Mentioned by Flat Price Moving & Auto Transport
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"The Second City is a comedy improv troupe and is one of the oldest places to go for some good old fashioned Chi-Town comedy. They have all kinds of shows, from stand-up to sketch comedy, and it’s well known for having hilarious improv shows year-round. From its humble beginnings in 1959, the Second City became extremely popular and expanded to other cities."
Mentioned by The Chicago Traveler
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"For over fifty-years, The Second City has been taking the Chicago Comedy Clubs scene to new heights. They are responsible for launching many of today’s biggest comedy stars’ careers. Their shows are based on Improv-Sketch comedy routines to add a little more character than just stand-up alone."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Who doesn't need a few laughs during the cultural chaos that is life in the USA?. The world's premier comedy theatre and school of improvisation, Second City, pokes fun at boomers, millennials, media, and the *&%#@!"
The Comedy Clubhouse
The Comedy Clubhouse
4.9 (272 ratings)
Intimate comedy club with stand-up & group improv shows, plus flatbread pizzas, beers & cocktails.
1462 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Comedy club
Mentioned by Flat Price Moving & Auto Transport
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"The Comedy Club House is a unique and popular comedy club when you want to step outside of the best suburbs of Chicago and enjoy the downtown comedy scene. They have hilarious stand-up and improv group performances, but they also offer improv training courses and comedy workshops for those looking to get into the comedy world. There’s also the Kids Comedy Company, where children from five up to eleven can have fun and learn some life long creative skills – this being one of many things to do in Chicago with kids."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"A post shared by BJ Party (@bjpartyimprov) on Jul 25, 2019 at 6:04am PDT. This comedy club is a good option for those who want to enjoy a show in an intimate setting, as the space and the seating here are limited. If you want to watch the show while munching on or drinking something, The Comedy Clubhouse follows a BYOB (bring your own beverage) and snacks policy."
ComedySportz Chicago
ComedySportz Chicago
4.6 (221 ratings)
All-ages comedy-as-a-sport, complete with referee, with two improv teams competing for applause.
1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Comedy club

Top Best Seafood Restaurants in River Forest

Caspian Kabab Fine Persian Cuisine
Caspian Kabab Fine Persian Cuisine
4.4 (248 ratings)
Middle Eastern eatery & bar with exotic decor, hookahs & belly dancers on the weekends.
1413 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Persian restaurantMediterranean restaurantMiddle Eastern restaurantSeafood restaurantVegetarian restaurant
The Publican
The Publican
4.5 (2200 ratings)
A creative seafood & pork-focused menu plus global brews in a hip setting with communal tables.
837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
American restaurantBarBrunch restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by Secret Chicago
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"An homage to oysters, pork, and beer, The Publican’s eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall.” While The Publican is chiefly a seafood and pork restaurant offering hand-selected and sustainably raised fish, the rustic West Loop spot also offers a charming brunch with various meat and vegetarian options. More information can be found here."
Mentioned by The Infatuation
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"Sometimes first-timers visit Chicago and expect every meal to be meat-centric and heavy. And while the food at The Publican can be both of these things (this place is known as a pork and beer hall), the menu actually has a lot of seafood and vegetable options, too. More importantly, all of it is incredibly good."
Yummy Buffet
Yummy Buffet
4.2 (40 ratings)
3925 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Buffet restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurant

Best Breweries and Beer Places in River Forest

Goose Island Taproom
Goose Island Taproom
4.7 (633 ratings)4.5 (207 ratings)
1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
BreweryFood & DrinkBrewpub
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Goose Island brews are well known throughout Chicago and the country and some folks have scoffed at the mainstream reach since the 2011 sale of the company to InBev. Since 1988, however, this beer company has consistently produced high-quality, great-tasting beers, and while it’s no longer considered a craft brewery by any stretch of the imagination, Goose Island’s beers are still striking and delicious. Visit the Goose Island taproom on Fulton Street or the one on Clybourn Avenue and order a 312 Urban Wheat Ale, Goose IPA, Green Line Pale Ale, or a Ms Brightside."
Mentioned by South Side Social
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"Goose Island Beer Company may have multiple locations in the U.S., but John Hall opened the first brewery in Chicago after returning home from a trip to Europe that inspired him to bring good beer to the states. The brewery has separate rooms for innovation programs and yeast propagation units. Barrel-aged beers have a 143,00 square foot barrel warehouse and dedicated stockroom."
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
4.7 (417 ratings)
Warehouse-like tasting room with canned beers & specialty cocktails plus a menu of upscale pub food.
2717 N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Brewery
Half Acre Beer Company
Half Acre Beer Company
4.7 (611 ratings)4.5 (51 ratings)
Creative burritos & other global fare offered alongside house beer in rustic-chic digs at a brewery.
4257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
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