Best Bakery and Cake Shops in West Loop

We've collected top 10 mentioned bakery and cake shops in West Loop from other articles such as The City Lane, Red Tricycle, Choose Chicago.

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in West Loop

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 The City Lane
Best Chicago Breakfast & Brunch Spots
"Little Goat Diner, by Stephanie Izard is notable for many reasons, including their “cereal killers” – breakfast options served all day. You can’t go wrong with any of the top quality diner style breakfast options here, but we highly recommend going for one of the Sammies. The Los Drowned is particularly tasty, and contains braised beef, Havarti, avocado, pickled peppers & onions, spicy mayo served on a hoagie and is served with its delicious au jus."
Mentioned by Fodor’s Travel
Top Restaurants in Chicago
"Following the wild success of her flagship restaurant, the Girl & the Goat, Top Chef alum Stephanie Izard switches gears with this all...Read More"
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 LL World Tour
Eat Local: The Best Outdoor Dining in Chicago
"Located on the Northside in Lincoln Park, Summer House Santa Monica comes from our friends at the ever-growing Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant group. There’s a front patio, but the whole vibe is like you’re outdoors. With whitewashed wood walls, gauzy white curtains, and a huge atrium in the middle open to clouds and sun, there is so much natural light in here, it truly feels like  you are in Santa Monica."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 16 Most Instagram-Worthy Restaurants in Chicago
"Description: Summer House Santa Monica will transport you to the warmth of California. Try the Avocado Toast with perfectly poached eggs & house made bread!. Location: 1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614"
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 Thrillist
The Best Bakery in 20 Chicago Neighborhoods
"Given that Sweet Mandy B's and Floriole are the charming bakeries sharing the same block and producing some of the best baked goods in the city -- let alone, their neighborhood -- we couldn't recognize one without the other. Washed in pastel hues and equipped with a pastry display bursting with colorful cookies and cupcakes, Sweet Mandy B's is a veritable sugar fiend's fairytale. Floriole plays it a bit more simple, with an airy space conducive to working while you munch on European pastries, like almond-y gateau Basque, pain au chocolat, and a variety of scones; don't forget to pick up a loaf of fresh-baked bread on your way out."
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Sweets And Dessert Spots In Chicago, Illinois - Updated 2021
"Source: Photo by Flickr user Richie Diesterheft used under CC BY 2.0. Touted as a ‘bakery heaven’ by many of its regulars, is Sweet Mandy B’s, one of the best confectionery stores offering delicious desserts in Chicago. The toasty aroma of baked sweetmeats, tantalizing smell of coffee, airy atmosphere of sugary joy, and picturesque interiors – Sweet Mandy B’s hits all the right spots."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 50 Best Foods to Eat in Chicago
"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."
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 Ambitious Kitchen
The Best Donuts in Chicago
"Stan’s Donuts originated in Los Angeles, and has only showed up on the Chicago donut scene a few years ago. Regardless, they continue to open new locations and rarely run out of donuts unlike other shops in the city. The great perk about Stan’s isn’t just that you can actually sit down at any time of day and enjoy a donut and coffee, it’s also that they have endless donut options available that make choosing one nearly impossible."
Mentioned by The Infatuation
The Best Donuts In Chicago - Chicago
"We like going to Stan’s when we want a lot of variety or a donut that sounds like it was created by an eight-year-old. For example, they have a caramel marshmallow, Cap’n crunch, and our personal favorite, the biscoff (a.k.a. cookie butter-filled) pocket. If you don’t feel like feeding your inner child, consider ordering something like their pretzel-glazed or the pistachio old fashioned."
Mentioned by Loop Chicago
Where to order takeout and delivery in the Loop
"Stan's Donuts has quickly become a Chicago icon with decadent flavored donuts, cookies and delicious beverages. They are currently open every day for takeout and delivery."
Good Ambler
Good Ambler
4.9 (79 ratings)
216 N Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Chocolate cafeBakeryCafeChocolate shop
Scafuri Bakery
Scafuri Bakery
4.5 (177 ratings)
Storied Italian go-to for donuts, pastries & bread, plus coffee & light eats in a brick-walled cafe.
1337 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
BakeryCafeEspresso bar
Toni Patisserie & Cafe
Toni Patisserie & Cafe
4.6 (86 ratings)
51 S Washington St, Hinsdale, IL 60521, USA
BakeryCafeLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Cool Things Chicago
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"We won’t lie to you and say these macarons are the most Instagram worthy of those listed here, but we all know you should never judge a book by its cover. Chef Toni’s signature macarons offer some of the most unique flavors we’ve heard of, including strawberry lemonade, made fresh at the cafe on Washington Street. What we love most about this patisserie is its option to create your own custom order."
West Town Bakery
West Town Bakery
4.3 (154 ratings)
Sustainable bakery serving organic goodies, breakfast fare, coffee & sandwiches in the Acme Hotel.
15 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
BakeryCoffee shopEspresso bar
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Cakes in Chicago
"West Town Bakery blends urban street art and music in creating delicious pastries. Using unique techniques and ingredients, they have perfected making colorful and artistic loaves of bread, pastries, coffees, and cakes. With their all-natural ingredients, they can especially bake vegan, nut free, soy free, gluten-free, and dairy-free cakes suitable for the required diet of every individual."
Letizia's Natural Bakery
Letizia's Natural Bakery
4.6 (237 ratings)
Casual cafe serving coffee & housemade baked goods made without bleached flours plus pizza & panini.
2144 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
BakeryCatererCoffee shopLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Bakeries in Chicago
"From their “decadent chocolate cakes” – raspberry truffle, white chocolate truffle and Belgian chocolate truffle – to the cheesecakes and pies, everything is made with all-natural ingredients and no artificial flavors or food colors. And the espresso bar is taken seriously, regularly bringing in freshly roasted beans from Caffè Umbria."

Top Best Italian Restaurants in West Loop

Rex Italian Foods
Rex Italian Foods
4.7 (547 ratings)
Counter-serve Italian entrees & sandwiches served at a small sit-down section inside a food market.
4431 N Harlem Ave, Norridge, IL 60706, USA
DeliCafeCatering food and drink supplierItalian grocery storeItalian restaurantPasta shop
Mentioned by Food Com
Best Chicago Restaurants from Triple D
"If a pizza met a sandwich and had a baby," is how co-owner Anthony Pinello describes this Sicilian staple at Rex Italian Foods House-made dough is topped with mozzarella cheese, cooked prosciutto, pepperoni and deep-fried peppers, heated in the oven and crisped on a panini press. "It's like a real-deal Italian style ham and cheese," guy says. Watch the Video: Sicilian Schiaccata"
Pat's Pizza and Ristorante
Pat's Pizza and Ristorante
4.4 (382 ratings)
Family-owned restaurant serving thin-crust & pan pizzas plus Italian & American entrees.
2679 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Italian restaurantFamily restaurantPizza deliveryPizza restaurant
La Storia, Italian Restaurant, Down Town Chicago’s Gold Coast
La Storia, Italian Restaurant, Down Town Chicago’s Gold Coast
4.4 (186 ratings)
Elevated, multiregional Italian kitchen & bar in historic surrounds with patios & a courtyard.
1154 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Italian restaurantFine dining restaurantRestaurant

Best Pastries in West Loop

Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery
4.4 (354 ratings)
Bakery for playfully decorated cupcakes, specialty cakes & European pastries, plus an outdoor cafe.
1736 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
BakeryCake shopCoffee shopPastry shopWedding bakery
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 22 most amazing bakeries in Chicago
"Restaurants Bakeries Wicker Park. Alliance is perhaps best known for its elaborate celebration cakes, which are proudly displayed in the windows for passersby to ogle. But this bakery also traffics in coffee drinks and other pastries, like cookies, macarons and tarts, which are available to take away or to bring next door to a seating area."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Cakes in Chicago
"Alliance Bakery is a French-inspired bakery served with a modern twist. The chef, Peter Rios, has extensive experience working as a pastry chef at the Fairmont Hotel Chicago and Sofitel Hotel Chicago. He has won numerous awards in cake competitions around the country."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Bakeries in Chicago
"Alliance Bakery specialises in French pastries|Courtesy of Alliance Bakery. Wicker Park’s Alliance Bakery has become a mainstay on the Northwest side. Offering mostly French pastries, Alliance’s own Chef Peter Rios studied in Paris for several years."
Tous Les Jours
Tous Les Jours
4.4 (398 ratings)
2144 S Archer Ave unit a, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
BakeryPastry shop
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
4.5 (254 ratings)
Quaint bakery/cafe offering specialty cakes, cookies & breads, plus sweet & savory pastries.
1114 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Pastry shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeGift shopWedding bakeryWholesale bakery

Best Zoo in West Loop

Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
4.6 (17485 ratings)4.5 (1100 ratings)
Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park.
8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA
ZooZoos & AquariumsAnimal parkAquarium
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
50 Best Things to Do in Chicago (IL
"A Metra train ride out to the suburb of Brookfield, this zoo is in 216 acres of green parkland and boasts more than 450 species. The Brookfield Zoo made waves when it opened in 1934 as it pioneered the use of moats and ditches instead of cages, and was also the first in America to have giant pandas. One of the most recent additions is the Great Bear Wilderness, letting you get within inches of North Americas mightiest carnivores."
Mentioned by Leisure Pass Group
15+ Things to Do in Chicago with Kids for an Amazing Trip
"Spend a day at Chicagoland’s largest zoo and meet some of the world’s most charming and fascinating creatures. This 216-acre nature parks is filled with a wide variety of animals, plants, and even an animal-themed carousel – so your kids will find plenty to enjoy. Don’t forget to take a ride on the Motor Safari tram, explore the “Great Bear Wilderness,” and pop into the “Butterflies!"
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
4.6 (22365 ratings)4.5 (5486 ratings)
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
ZooZoos & Aquariums
Mentioned by Travel Tips - USA Today
Free Chicago Attractions
"The Lincoln Park Zoo is a free family-friendly Chicago attraction and home to hundreds of animals, birds, plants and endangered species from around the globe. Visitors can explore animal exhibits and houses such as the Flamingo Habitat, the Nature Boardwalk, the McCormick Bird House, the Helen Brach Primate House and the Kovler Sea Lion Pool. The venue also serves as a conservation science and research center, and hosts educational programs and workshops that are open to the public."
Regenstein Center for African Apes
Regenstein Center for African Apes
4.8 (50 ratings)
2058-2156 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by traveltriangle.com
9 Best Zoos In Chicago To Kindle Your Soul!
"The Regenstein Center for African Apes is also part or rather an extension of the Lincoln Park Zoo, where the visitors can come close to the apes, chimpanzees and the gorillas that have found their home there. It is home to some of the endangered species of western lowland gorillas as well as chimpanzees and exists to provide with the most realistic looking environment for them to live in comfortably. Location: 2058-2156 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USATimings: 10 AM to 5 PMEntry Fees : –"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near West Loop

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
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Thompson Chicago
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$228 /night
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Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
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