Best Dessert in Grant Park

We've collected top 10 mentioned desserts in Grant Park from other articles such as Kev's Best, Time Out Chicago, Secret Chicago.

Best Dessert in Grant Park

Firecakes Donuts
Firecakes Donuts
4.5 (1403 ratings)
A roster of artisanal donuts & coffee drinks is available at this quaint, counter-serve spot.
68 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Donut shopCoffee shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Secret Chicago
10 Of The Best Donut Shops In Chicago
"In addition to their mouthwatering artisanal Hall of Fame donuts which includes but is not limited to the following flavors: Butterscotch Praline, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Maple Glazed Pineapple & Bacon, Caramel Apple Cider, Rum Cake, and Peanut Butter and Jelly — honestly just check out their website because all of them are simply divine — Firecakes whip up ice cream donut concoctions that your sweet tooth could never even dream of. Just go there, you won’t be disappointed."
Mentioned by The World and Then Some
The best desserts in Chicago! 20 Amazing places that you HAVE to try
"Firecakes Donuts is a Chicago staple for a reason – and it’s one of the best desserts in Chicago. We’re not kidding when we say that the cake donuts here are incredibly decadent. Realistically, they’re impressive based on sheer size alone."
BomboBar
BomboBar
4.3 (1473 ratings)
Donuts with sundae-style toppings, plus gelato & coffee, doled out in hip digs with sidewalk seats.
832 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Ice cream shopCoffee shopDessert shopDonut shopEspresso bar
Mentioned by Secret Chicago
10 Of The Best Donut Shops In Chicago
"Bombobar is another one of those establishments that started out small but hit it big with the masses. After opening up as a humble walk-up window, Bombobar has expanded to two locations including one 30-seat restaurant in Old Town. If you like over-the-top donuts and shakes, Bombobar is your spot."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 16 Most Instagram-Worthy Restaurants in Chicago
"Description: BomboBar serves coffee, hot chocolate, breakfast sandwiches, gelato and its signature bombolini (an Italian hole-less doughnut). Location: 832 W Randolph St, Chicago IL 60607"
Sweet Mandy B's Bakery
Sweet Mandy B's Bakery
4.5 (48 ratings)
254 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Mentioned by Eater Chicago
Breads, Cakes and Pastries in Chicago: Where to Find the Best
"This Lincoln Park shop is sure to charm anyone with a cupcake tooth. The adorable old-fashioned charmer sells pies, cookies, and other sweet baked treats, but the cupcakes and cakes are perhaps the best in Chicago, coming in traditional flavors and creative seasonal varieties worthy of regular visits."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Best Desserts in Chicago | Donuts, Cheesecake, Ice Cream & Cookies
"This pastel-colored bakery is as pretty as the treats in their display case. Sweet Mandy B’s is all about sugar-coated nostalgia, with gourmet versions of old-fashioned desserts like banana cream pie, confetti cake, Rice Krispie treats, and snickerdoodle cookies."
Mentioned by Chicago Magazine
Six Absolutely Monstrous Cookies in Chicago
"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
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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 Globe Gazers
Where to Get the Best Donuts in Chicago
"In addition to a wide array of donuts (everything from Glazed to Nutella Banana Pockets), Stan’s Donuts also serves up gelato, shakes and Intelligentsia coffee. Stop by to take in the fun, retro vibe and order one of their most popular creations – Lemon 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."
Margeaux Brasserie Chicago
Margeaux Brasserie Chicago
4.6 (286 ratings)
Traditional French fine-dining destination & bar in a 1920s-inspired setting at the Waldorf Astoria.
Waldorf, 11 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 11 best dessert menus in Chicago
"Restaurants French Rush & Division. You didn't think this upscale French restaurant in the Gold Coast would skimp on desserts, did you?. At Margeaux Brasserie, the last course is a show, with options like a giant chocolate macaron stuffed with fresh raspberries and milk chocolate crémeux or the banana tarte tatin with warm citrus caramel that's poured tableside."
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
16 Best Brunches in Chicago
"This Michael Mina-run brasserie may be inside the luxe Waldorf Astoria hotel, but that doesn’t make it a stuffy affair. Just keep an eye out for the “Chariot de Rosé”—a roving bar cart of rosé hand-picked by the somms. Diners are a mix of done-up travelers and foodies looking for a quiet, civilized meal (though they’re as amped as twenty-somethings at a taco truck to tuck into Michael Mina's classic French preparations)."
The Crepe Shop
The Crepe Shop
4.9 (369 ratings)
Sweet & savory crepe options with full coffee bar in a rustic space with high-top communal seating.
2934 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
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Mentioned by This Darling World
A Locals Guide: 11 Best Cafes in Chicago
"The Crepe Shop has the best crepes in the city, but did you know that their coffee is equally impressive?. They have a handful of flavored lattes on the menu, and they all taste excellent. It’s a one-stop-shop for breakfast/brunch, and they have the cutest space."
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
4.8 (978 ratings)
Old-timey ice-cream parlor serving frozen custard, retro candy & locally sourced pastries & coffee.
6056 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Ice cream shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 24 Most Essential Food Experiences in Chicago
"Edgewater & Rogers ParkSpecializing in decadent custards, thick-as-thieves concretes, and sensational sundaes,Lickity Split is a veritable shrine to the sweet tooth. But it's their take on a banana split which stands in a league all its own. The ripened star of the show is topped with both vanilla and chocolate frozen custard before undergoing an onslaught of chocolate sauce, pineapples, strawberries, peanuts, and whipped cream.A dessert classic preserved for a new generation, whoever said, “They don’t make ‘em like they used to,” never got the scoop on this spot."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 50 Best Foods to Eat in Chicago
"Everyone in the Midwest knows that Frozen Custard is the best summer treat. Lickity Split offers dessert bliss with their Crazy Cake Concrete which blends custard with your cupcake of choice and then tops it off with candy sprinkles."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 21 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"All Loyola students know that this is the place to get your ice cream fix when school starts. While their custard is amazing on their own, you have to try one of their concretes."
Vanille Patisserie
Vanille Patisserie
4 (58 ratings)
Luxe pastry shop crafting macarons, petit fours & other French confections, plus custom cakes.
131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Dessert shopBakeryPatisserie
Mentioned by Cool Things Chicago
Best macarons in Chicago | 12 Top Places to Find Macarons in Chicago
"The macarons on offer at Vanille Patisserie give out an explosion of flavor when bitten into. Strawberry lemongrass in a popular summer flavor at these venues found across Chicago, including S Harper Ct. and N. Clinton St. at the Chicago French Market, however, there’s a whole variety of flavors available."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 50 Best Foods to Eat in Chicago
"Vanille offers many french pastries and cakes, but the best are their cupcakes topped with a macaron. The frosting is encased with a chocolate shell and hidden inside the cupcake is a filling. This will definitely cure your Parisian food fomo."
Warm Belly Bakery
Warm Belly Bakery
4.5 (106 ratings)
Modern, colorful sweet shop with a rotating cookie menu, plus shakes, ice cream & gourmet coffee.
1148 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Sprinkles Chicago
Sprinkles Chicago
4.3 (693 ratings)
50 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
BakeryCake shopCookie shopDessert shop

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Grant Park

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
Beacon Doughnuts
Beacon Doughnuts
4.7 (131 ratings)
In The Alley, 810 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Cafe
Mentioned by Secret Chicago
10 Of The Best Donut Shops In Chicago
"Beacon Doughnuts is a delightful small-batch bakery abundant with “vegan options galore”. After becoming a big hit at Wicker Park Farmer’s Market, the bakery opened hidden walk-up window in order to help serve their customers safely. While their menu changes day-to-day, their previous offerings include: bday cake, Boston cream, blueberry pancake, campfire s’more, orange pistachio, cookies n cream donuts and more!"
Mentioned by The Infatuation
The Best Donuts In Chicago - Chicago
"A lot of places have a few different vegan doughnuts on their menu. But Beacon (a donut shop that’s actually just a takeout window in an alley in Lincoln Park) devotes its entire menu to vegan donuts. You’ll find about 10 to choose from, with flavors ranging from s’mores to birthday cake, and they manage to be light and fluffy."
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
Where to Eat The Best Donuts in Chicago, IL
"If I lived in the Old Town / Lincoln Park area I wouldn't go anywhere else. Exceptional basic doughnut supports your favourite classics and a deligh..."
Julius Meinl Restaurant and Cafe
Julius Meinl Restaurant and Cafe
4.5 (581 ratings)
3601 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
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Best Museums in Grant Park

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
4.8 (301 ratings)4.5 (112 ratings)
Museum specializing in fine jade, gemstone & mineral carvings, plus educational geology exhibits.
1220 Kensington Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
Art museumMuseumsLapidarySpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Chicago Parent
38 Chicagoland Museums Families Should Visit At Least Once
"Ongoing weekend programs at the museum include workshops for kids to learn about identifying rocks and minerals or learning how to make jewelry. Collections include gemstones, fossils and an ornate castle. Online activities include virtual jewelry classes and rock identification classes."
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
4.5 (50 ratings)4 (61 ratings)
Collection of artifacts, films & books on US military history, housed in an ornate 1912 building.
104 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
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Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Open Museums in Chicago: Full Guide to Museums Reopening
"Now open Located just across from Millennium Park, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library is dedicated to educating the public about military history. The unique museum hosts a permanent exhibition on the Medal of Honor and is currently showing a special exhibit about Allied forces during World War II."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in Chicago: The Complete List (2020
"The Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago is dedicated to highlighting and studying military history. Founded in 2003, the museum now has more than 115,000 objects, 67,000 books, and 9,000 photos. The collection includes rare military memorabilia, glass negatives, posters, artwork, and videos."
Mentioned by Do312
Chicago Free Museum Days In 2020
"Museum admission is always free for anyone with an active military ID, the Chicago police and fire departments and children under 18. General free admission days for 2020 are:. April 6 – Centennial of WWI"
National Veterans Art Museum
National Veterans Art Museum
4.7 (67 ratings)4 (14 ratings)
More than 2500 works of art created by American veterans make up this museum's permanent collection.
4041 N Milwaukee Ave 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
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Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Grant Park

Ferrara Bakery
Ferrara Bakery
4.6 (434 ratings)
Family-run bakery has been producing Italian-style baked goods & sandwiches for over a century.
2210 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
BakeryRestaurant
Fannie's Cafe, Bakery, And Coffee Shop
Fannie's Cafe, Bakery, And Coffee Shop
4.6 (326 ratings)
Charming spot with sweet & savory baked goods, breakfast, sandwiches & a local crafts gift shop.
4042 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
RestaurantBakeryBoutiqueCafeCatererCoffee shop
Sandy's Bakery & Deli
Sandy's Bakery & Deli
4.6 (325 ratings)
Storefront specializing in Balkan fare, including baked goods, meats, pantry items & prepared foods.
5857 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, USA
Bakery

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