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Alliance Bakery
Bakery and Coffee Shop$$$$
Wicker Park, Chicago
"The German chocolate macaroon is completely and utterly delicious."(7 Tips)
"... bakery, and the lounge next door is a perfect place to read and work."(3 Tips)
"The red velvet cupcake was the best I've had in a long time!!!"(10 Tips)
"Love this place, always do a great job with my custom cake orders!!!"(15 Tips)
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C ReyAugust 27, 2016Our #1 choice for our wedding cake because everything they make is amazing! With a new tasting room and ever growing menu of baked goods, sweet treats, and pastries, this is one of the city's best!
Amy GraffNovember 1, 2013No longer an old school Polish bakery but still great. Bow Truss coffee, airy croissants, stunning fondant work, and mini cakes stand out. Late hours and breakfast pastries for half price at night.
Serious EatsMay 22, 2013The yellow-and-black dotted lemon poppyseed macaron is refreshing, as is the deep green pistachio. All the varieties are filled with a consistently smooth center.
PUDDS SAFTHANovember 17, 2014Bought my 49th bday cake this past march, words cant describe how delicious the cake was. Awesomeness at its finest! O, i will be ordering my 50 bday cake also if im in town.
Christine T.May 25, 2015Loved their macarons! I tried the Nutella, peanut butter and jelly, and chocolate paradise - all of which were fantastic!
katieAugust 14, 2013The kronut: a vanilla bean pastry cream topped with a rose glaze that looks nearly like the real McCoy and nearly triples the bakery’s croissant production.
- TheOutOfTownerJanuary 1, 2020GET A CRAZY CAKE. It’s unreal. Adorable bakery, and the lounge next door is a perfect place to read and work.
Tom BurnsOctober 27, 2013I lived in this building in '94 and the bakery is every bit as good as it was back then......one of the last vestiges of the good old days on Division street
Melissa AuMarch 3, 2015Cupcakes are a must. All other baked goods are delicious as well and their coffee is on point.
The room next door is a great quiet place to work from. Love the iced coffee and croissants.
The best carrot cake cupcakes I've ever had. Also, the lounge next door is great for reading while having a coffee.
Doug LefrakAugust 1, 2013Solid bakery on the Division corridor. They serve BowTruss coffee. Come here for the calories and work space. Support local.
Aubre Andrus LLCAugust 28, 2012Order a delicious coffee and croissant from this old bakery, then walk next door to their separate lounge area. Outdoor seating but the wifi doesn't work well from there. Usually not crowded.
Zoë LyleDecember 14, 2011Red Velvet cupcake filled with raspberry confit...AMAZING. The lounge next door also has wifi with a very strong internet connection and a decent amount of outlets.
Jeff EarlyDecember 15, 2015Cronuts! Beautiful macaroons, croissants could be more flaky, better butter maybe? Where's the kouign Amann?
Megan DonahueDecember 11, 2013Their window displays are so creative!! I smile every time I walk pass Love their treats
Sabina KajtezovicNovember 22, 2014try rose macaron you will realize that this is true: IT TASTES LIKE THE ROSE SMELLS.
Arslaan ArshedOctober 5, 2014The lounge area was cut in half sadly so there isn't much study space anymore! Still good coffee though
Paige NAugust 2, 2011The almond croissants are dangerously good and their yogurt/ granola rivals milk and honey!
Lani LoveSeptember 23, 2013The kronuts are overcooked, heavy & oily. If you want to try without committing to entire kronut, you can buy a kronut hole for 50 cents.
Be sure to try one of their Macarons, they have some great flavors.
Tom Besore (Realtor)May 24, 2010It's funny to see a Starbuck's special nearby when I check in here! The separate seating area next door rocks with free wifi!
Amanda SchulzeSeptember 14, 2010Dog friendly patio with free wifi. Love teh coffee, cinnomin rolls and devil's food cupcakes.
David KadavyJuly 12, 2009You get coffee & such at the bakery (where the ornate cakes are), but there's a cafe area next door where you can sit & enjoy free WiFi
Don't forget to try the macarons. Fantastic!
Good and gettting better; check out the cinnamon roles in the am and the stuffed cupcakes in the pm
Maggie C.February 17, 2013I really wish I had something better to say but the staff was douchey and they wrote the wrong name on my cake. Overall, bummed. Cool but not.
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(773) 278-0366
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