Best Pastries in Oak Street Beach

We've collected top 10 mentioned pastry places in Oak Street Beach from other articles such as Travel Crog, Chicago Magazine, New York Times' 36 hours column.

Best Pastries in Oak Street Beach

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 Time Out Chicago
The best brunch in Chicago to try right now
"Restaurants American Lincoln Park. No matter what the forecast looks like outside, this Lincoln Park restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You transports diners to sunny California through a bright and spacious dining room that's dotted with greenery. Choose from avocado toast loaded with tomatoes and scallion mascarpone, chicken tinga tacos with guac, or the charred summer corn elotes that's imbued with jalapeños and queso fresco."
Mentioned by MVMT Blog
25 Most Instagrammable Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes in Chicago
"Sticking with the theme of escaping the cold, another option if you’ve landed in Chicago at the wrong time is to go to Summer House Santa Monica, where the plants and California vibes will make you forget (albeit temporarily) where you are. The glass ceilings provide the perfect amount of lighting for the perfect #nofilter photos."
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 Travel Crog
50 Best Cheap Eats in Chicago - Cheap Breakfast
"The Best of the Batch: Glazed Old Fashioned Donuts ($2.75) or Nutella Pocket Doughnut ($3.75). Stan’s yeasty doughnuts have become a Chicago staple in the past few years. Stan’s was one of the first specialty doughnut shops to open in Chicago."
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."
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 Grace & Lightness Magazine
Chicago's 8 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries
"Wicker Park hot spot Alliance Bakery is a French-style patisserie that makes exquisite layer cakes for all occasions. They also make 3-D cakes, hand-painted cakes, adorable kids birthday cakes, as well as colorful custom cakes. If you can imagine it, they can make it."
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."
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
Eataly Chicago
Eataly Chicago
4.4 (276 ratings)
43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Italian restaurantCafeCooking schoolItalian grocery storePasta shopPastry shopPizza TakeoutWine store
Mentioned by The Blonde in Pink
The Best Lunch Spots in Chicago
"I have been going here for as long as I can remember; it may be my original first favorite restaurant in Chicago. Fun fact, I posted that first picture to my feed back when I started my account back in 2014!. Eataly can only be described as an Italian food mecca… With several different restaurants, markets, wine bars, even a nutella bar, this place is a true destination and SO much fun."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
Where to Get Takeout Tonight in Chicago
"Well, Eataly’s takeout pies are purposefully under baked so that, once you throw one in the oven for a couple of minutes, it’ll taste just like you’re at the restaurant. You can order Eataly today off Caviar."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 21 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"Nowhere else can you find the most authentic Italian gelato outside of Italy. Skip the Nutella bar and head straight for Eataly’s gelato this summer."
Le Macaron French Pastries
Le Macaron French Pastries
4.8 (72 ratings)
543 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
Pastry shopCake shopCoffee shopIce cream shopPatisserieTea house
Mentioned by Cool Things Chicago
Best macarons in Chicago | 12 Top Places to Find Macarons in Chicago
"Le Macaron found on West Armitage Avenue invites guests to experience the best of French cuisine. The coffee shop’s website describes its macarons as the perfect delicacy, original and elegant, and we think they’re 100% correct. Le Macaron does offer some really fun flavors alongside the more traditional choices, though: including bubblegum, violet cassis, gingerbread, and strawberry key lime."
Xurro
Xurro
4.6 (996 ratings)
Simple Mexican sweets cafe specializing in churros (fried dough) plus coffee & hot chocolate.
2214 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Pastry shop
Mentioned by The World and Then Some
The best desserts in Chicago! 20 Amazing places that you HAVE to try
"Churros are one of those glorious desserts that never disappoints. So, if you’re looking to turn your day into a fiesta, head down to the Xurro Factory. This eatery offers one of the best desserts in Chicago, but be warned, it won’t be easy to eat!"
TeaPotBrew Bakery
TeaPotBrew Bakery
4.7 (281 ratings)
1802 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Coffee shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantLunch restaurantPastry shopTea houseTea store
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 22 most amazing bakeries in Chicago
"Restaurants Bakeries Near South Side. Life's sweet at Veranda Runsewe's South Loop bakery, where the pastries are baked fresh daily and the custom cakes are crafted with love. The muffins and loaf cakes pair nicely with the lengthy list of tea varieties, from cinnamon-plum and jade oolong to matcha-ginger buzz."
Tous Les Jours
Tous Les Jours
4.4 (398 ratings)
2144 S Archer Ave unit a, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
BakeryPastry shop
Bridgeport Bakery 2.0
Bridgeport Bakery 2.0
4.6 (158 ratings)
Cozy, enduring Polish bakery offering sweet & savory pastries along with bacon maple & other donuts.
2907 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
BakeryCake shopCatering food and drink supplierCupcake shopDelivery serviceDonut shopPastry shopWholesale bakery
Mentioned by Chicago Tribune
14 Chicago bakeries offer take-and-bake cookie kits
"If you don’t want to bake, or fry in this case too, then decorate with DIY cookie and doughnut kits ($14) starring colorful icing and sprinkles. You may find inspiration in the bakery’s smiley face cookies and Easter lamb cakes, wearing icing medical masks. Owner Can Lao, who revived the historic bakery in the Bridgeport neighborhood back in February, recently added Chinese egg tarts, plus a few staple items like paper towels, gloves, milk and Yakult, the yogurt-like drink."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 22 most amazing bakeries in Chicago
"Restaurants Bakeries Bridgeport. This iconic Polish bakery closed in October 2019 after decades of serving pączki, doughnuts, cookies and other candy-colored sweets to its fans. Thankfully, new ownership swept in and restored the spot to its former glory."

Best Beach in Oak Street Beach

South Shore Beach
South Shore Beach
4.4 (19 ratings)
Illinois 60649, USA
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North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach
4.6 (2364 ratings)
Illinois 60614, USA
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Calumet Park Beach
Calumet Park Beach
4.6 (33 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60617, USA
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Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Oak Street Beach

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
4.8 (1717 ratings)5 (723 ratings)
Built in 1904, music complex that hosts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra & classical & jazz concerts.
220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
OrchestraConcerts & ShowsMusicianConcert hallLive music venueArts organizationPerforming arts groupNon-profit organizationSymphonies
The Vic Theatre
The Vic Theatre
4.4 (1438 ratings)4 (60 ratings)
Century-old 5-story vaudeville theater (with 3 bars) that features live music & cult/classic movies.
3145 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Event venueConcerts & ShowsLive music venueMovie theaterTheaters
Theater on the Lake
Theater on the Lake
4.6 (590 ratings)3.5 (19 ratings)
Year-round program of contemporary plays presented in a restored 1920s-era building with lake views.
2401 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Event venueConcerts & ShowsRestaurantTheaters
Mentioned by Thrillist
18 Outdoor Dining Spots to Enjoy in Chicago This Summer
"Lincoln ParkThe views don’t get much better than Theatre on the Lake, where your outdoor table is parked just steps from the softly crashing waves of Lake Michigan. With seating for 80 and a focused selection of entrées from chicken tinga tacos to brisket dip, Theatre on the Lake continues to serve as something of a mental health break come to life. Stop by for weekend brunch served from 10 am to 3 pm.How to book: Reserve via OpenTable."

Best Gelato in Oak Street Beach

Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria
Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria
4.5 (812 ratings)
Italian staples like thin-crust pizzas served in a casual setting with seasonal outdoor seating.
405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Italian restaurantDessert shopEuropean restaurantIce cream shopNorthern Italian restaurantPizza deliveryPizza restaurantPizza TakeoutSouthern Italian restaurant
Mentioned by Free Fun Guides
Chicago’s Best Cheap Eats
"Compromise on Italian without spending too much by going to Pizza Rustica. This cozy BYOB feels just like an Italian trattoria and serves huge pizzas with doughy crusts featuring toppings like Italian sausage, mushrooms, pineapple, artichokes or spinach. Salads are heading and pasta is made by hand."
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
4.7 (789 ratings)
Comfy neighborhood ice cream shop serving classic & unique flavors, plus sundaes, cupcakes & coffee.
5306 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Ice cream shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"AndersonvilleThe first thing you’ll notice about George’s Ice Cream & Sweets is the undeniably welcoming vibe. But alongside that comfortable atmosphere, George’s also dishes up hearty scoops spanning 32 flavors, including Caramel Chaos, Ultimate Oreo, and Munchie Madness, as well as seasonal, no-sugar added, and dairy-free flavors. Not in the mood for ice cream?"
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 21 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"Every single ice cream flavor you have ever dreamed of can be found at George’s. They even have baked goods that pair perfectly with your ice cream cone."
Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins
3.4 (103 ratings)
Colorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus sorbet & yogurt.
75 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Ice cream shopCake shopDessert shop

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