Best Pastries in West Loop

We've collected top 10 mentioned pastry places in West Loop from other articles such as LL World Tour, Thrillist, Cool Things Chicago.

Best Pastries in West Loop

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"
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."
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."
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 UrbanMatter
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Chicago
"The first-floor market is a bustle of activity, with Italian groceries and housewares, coffee bars, gelato bars, and food counters, while the second floor hosts a number of Italian restaurants and counters for full meals and quick bites. The versatility of offerings to enjoy freshly made Italian cuisine is perfect for either short or long attention spans!"
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 16 Most Instagram-Worthy Restaurants in Chicago
"Description: Nutella® and Eataly are iconic Italian brands that share a common belief in amazing food. The Nutella Bar at Eataly Chicago is unreal. Be sure to try their all-natural gelato served in a crunchy waffle cup."
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."
Sip & Savor 43rd
Sip & Savor 43rd
4.8 (447 ratings)
528 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
Coffee shopEvent venuePastry shop
Shokolad Pastry & Cafe
Shokolad Pastry & Cafe
4.8 (351 ratings)
European cafe offering pastries, cookies & a savory breakfast/lunch menu with crêpes & pierogi.
2524 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Ukrainian restaurantBakeryCafePastry shop
Tous Les Jours
Tous Les Jours
4.4 (398 ratings)
2144 S Archer Ave unit a, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
BakeryPastry shop
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!"
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."
Mentioned by The Infatuation
The Best Donuts In Chicago - Chicago
"If you’re wondering what happened to Bridgeport Bakery 1.0, it closed. But thankfully version 2.0 has the same delicious treats as the original. And while they have a lot of baked goods besides donuts, we like coming here for their long johns and bismarks."

Free Museums in West Loop

Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
4.5 (564 ratings)4.5 (33 ratings)
Hands-on play & learning for kids through various interactive rooms, exhibits & performances.
5100 Museum Dr, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
Children's museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
4.6 (143 ratings)4.5 (49 ratings)
Galleries of rotating fine-art exhibits, a diverse permanent collection, films & cultural programs.
40 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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Smart Museum of Art
Smart Museum of Art
4.5 (307 ratings)4.5 (47 ratings)
Museum specializing in Asian, European, Contemporary & Modern Art, with over 12,000 objects.
5550 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Mentioned by Matador Network
The 11 best free museums in Chicago
"Plan ahead to pack a few stops in the surrounding area of this museum. You could explore the beautiful campus setting (University of Chicago in the leafy Hyde Park neighborhood) as well as other Museum Campus South attractions — like DuSable Museum of African American History — with budget-friendly admission prices. At the Smart Museum, everything is free."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Chicago
"If you want to see masterpieces but don't want to spend a long day wandering around one of the major art museums, the Smart may be just…"

Best Cookies in West Loop

Jarosch Bakery
Jarosch Bakery
4.7 (387 ratings)
Old-school, family-run shop offering a wide array of cookies, specialty cakes & donuts since 1959.
35 S Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA
BakeryCake shopCookie shopCupcake shopDonut shopWedding bakery
Sweet Shot Cookies
Sweet Shot Cookies
4.8 (27 ratings)
Stuffed cookies, cookie cakes & more offered in a cozy storefront nook. Pickup & shipping available.
3211 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
BakeryCookie shop
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"Sweet Shot Cookies specializes in infused cookies and cookie cakes. Their homemade gooey infused cookies can be filled with anything from marshmallow fluff to dark chocolate ganache—you name it, they infuse it. They can be ordered pre-filled or if you're a DIY'er, they can be delivered with a syringe of flavor so you can inject it yourself with as much filling as you'd like."
Windy City Sweets
Windy City Sweets
4.5 (176 ratings)
Classic candy store filled with colorful confections, plus homemade fudge, ice cream & gift baskets.
3308 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Candy storeChocolate shopCookie shopCorporate gift supplierFrozen yogurt shopGift basket storeIce cream shopNut storePie shopToy store
Mentioned by Serious Eats
Where to Find the Best Ice Cream in Chicago
"If you judge an ice cream shop solely on how close it looks to a Willy Wonka-type Wonderland, then Windy City Sweets is your golden ticket. This classic Lakeview haunt is chock full of so much Americana sweets and ice cream that you practically get a cavity just by entering the front door. The candy (and fudge!) supply is great, but the ice cream is truly special."

Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in West Loop

Owen & Engine
Owen & Engine
4.7 (1124 ratings)
Creative British pub food plus a big beer selection & a fireplace amid leather, wood & wallpaper.
2700 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
British restaurantBarEuropean restaurantGastropubPubRestaurant
Dusek's Tavern
Dusek's Tavern
4.4 (991 ratings)
Imaginative pairings of high-end pub grub & specialty beers offered in a funky, historic building.
1227 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
New American restaurantBar
Dovetail Brewery
Dovetail Brewery
4.7 (306 ratings)
Chill taproom for sampling house-brewed beers based on classic European styles in a vast space.
1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
BreweryBar

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