Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more

Planning a trip to Chicago?

Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.

Bennison's Bakery

Bennison's Bakery

Bakery, Coffee Shop, and Donut Shop$$$$
Evanston
Save
Share
8.9/10
242
ratings
  • Tips
    Max P.
    "Almond filled croissants and red velvet cupcakes are the bomb."(5 Tips)
    Shycu
    "Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for paczki's."(4 Tips)
    Gloria C.
    "try the pistacchio, passionfruit, and lemon macarons"(7 Tips)
    Matthew J.
    "... the best donut day - maple bacon, red velvet, and the greatest sour cream..."(4 Tips)
Tips and Reviews icon62 Tips and reviews
Filter:
  • paczki
  • cake
  • maple bacon
  • great value
  • casual
User icon
Log in to leave a tip here.

Sort:
  • Popular
  • Recent
  • Robert F.heart icon on user image
    Robert FanningMay 13, 2017
    You forget how nice fresh bakery can be until you get to a place like this. Delicious fresh pastry, proper coffee, fresh orange juice and very fairly priced.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMay 22, 2013
    Each flavor of macaron, including pistacchio, passionfruit, and lemon, is distinct and not overly sweet. They're also technically near-perfect, with pebbled feet and smooth, well-aligned shells.
  • Shycuheart icon on user image
    ShycuMarch 9, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for paczki's. Good crowd but they moved thru everyone quickly. Saw a bday cake go out. Looked beautiful. Paczki's were delicious. The lemon curd was my fav.
  • Nabat Y.heart icon on user image
    Nabat YafaiMay 15, 2017
    Been here 3 times this week just for the pies and glazed croissants! Everything I have tried has been perfectly made so far!
  • Christopher L.heart icon on user image
    Christopher LOctober 28, 2020
    Try a slice of the Bienenstich! Also known as the Bee Sting Cake. Sweet crunchy almonds on top of layered cake with sweet cream sandwiched in the middle.
  • Vivian R.heart icon on user image
    Vivian RamirezMarch 8, 2020
    The cookies and pastries did not seem super fresh. This is a more commercial bakery and less artisanal. Lots of variety and kosher treats.
  • Sam K.
    Sam KarowOctober 15, 2014
    Cider donuts, chocolate cake donuts (world's best or tied for 1st with Herb's in Elgin), powered sugar donuts.
  • Ryanheart icon on user image
    RyanMay 10, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    OMG. Their croissants and baguettes are just so good.
  • Gloria C.
    Gloria ChinJanuary 17, 2013
    distinct but yet not overly sweet flavors! try the pistacchio, passionfruit, and lemon macarons
  • Cassandra S.
    Cassandra ShepardMarch 11, 2019
    Great food!! You have to come early here. Best choice ever.
  • Noelle N.heart icon on user image
    Noelle NewhouseApril 26, 2019
    Love the black and white cookie and marzipan slice!!
  • Jeff E.heart icon on user image
    Jeff EarlyDecember 15, 2015
    Croissants are respectable, nice selection. Great community bakery.
  • Matthew J.
    Matthew JDecember 1, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Thursday is the best donut day - maple bacon, red velvet, and the greatest sour cream donut you'll ever eat.
  • G.S.C.heart icon on user image
    G.S.C.December 29, 2013
    Red Velvet Cupcake. You should try this. I promise there is no regret ;-)
  • Stephanie M.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie MattosFebruary 13, 2016
    Their pre-Mardi Gras pastries were delicious!
  • Petras S.heart icon on user image
    Petras SwisslerMay 27, 2017
    A great place to stop by on an afternoon stroll
  • S D Pete G.
    S D Pete GlassOctober 28, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Wednesday BlueBerry cake donuts absolutely THE BEST
  • miss eeeheart icon on user image
    miss eeeJuly 16, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The Peach Kuchen is $9, the tarts are $14.95, the Paper Bag Pies are $10. You're welcome.
  • Kevin O.heart icon on user image
    Kevin O'wingsOctober 6, 2014
    Get there early try the red velvet macaroons
  • Krystal B.heart icon on user image
    Krystal BakosFebruary 9, 2016
    They made a special pineapple upside-down birthday cake for my boyfriend. Delicious!
  • Hillary R.heart icon on user image
    Hillary Rowley-WeissAugust 9, 2014
    Reserve your Yule logs in advance. It's worth it
  • Sarah P.heart icon on user image
    Sarah P.March 1, 2015
    Best macarons in Evanston
  • Caroline G.heart icon on user image
    Caroline GlasserJuly 6, 2014
    Try the custard cups! And the lunch sandwiches.
  • Elliott P.
    Elliott PaciniFebruary 22, 2012
    Good stuff, but they hardly ever have what you came there for. So it will do till you can get to a more reliable place.
  • Kevin O.heart icon on user image
    Kevin O'wingsOctober 26, 2014
    Macaroons are amazing but come early.
  • Aleksandra M.
    Aleksandra M.June 19, 2016
    Macarons? OMG! Delicious!
  • Amanda K.heart icon on user image
    red velvet nuff said.great place to take your sweetie'
  • Sir C.heart icon on user image
    Sir ChicagoMarch 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the salted Carmel macaroons you will love them
  • Trisha S.
    Trisha StaytonApril 13, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Caramel macchiato is cheaper than the other coffee places. And it's perty good to boot.
  • Ed B.heart icon on user image
    Ed BellisNovember 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for the cronuts... even if they aren't allowed to call them that.
  • Harriet B.
    Harriet BSeptember 9, 2014
    The sugar cookies are so good
  • Kevin F.
    Kevin FlattJune 6, 2011
    Great food. Watch out for the occasional slow staff. You may have to repeat your order 5 times. Read more
  • Angela
    AngelaFebruary 4, 2014
    Cupcakes are just average and heart cookie with frosting was comparable to Jewel.
  • Susita
    SusitaApril 22, 2011
    Maple bacon longjohns are only available on Thursdays and Fridays. Early.
  • Karen
    KarenOctober 4, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    The pumpkin donut rocks!
  • Max P.
    Max PageApril 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Almond filled croissants and red velvet cupcakes are the bomb.
  • martín g.heart icon on user image
    martín gJune 17, 2017
    Cakes & pastry, oh my!
  • Jeff B.
    Jeff BeckDecember 1, 2014
    Macaroons are so so good
  • Keith B.
    Keith BukerJune 7, 2012
    The maple bacon long johns are AWESOME
  • Olga G.heart icon on user image
    Olga GonzalezMarch 18, 2016
    Such good coffee!
  • Deirdre H.
    Deirdre HarrisonAugust 1, 2013
    75 cent donuts this week to celebrate Bennison's 75th birthday!
  • Rachel R.heart icon on user image
    Rachel RazowskyDecember 6, 2014
    Wonderful breads.
  • Dana
    DanaFebruary 9, 2013
    MOST amazing red velvet cupcakes ever.
  • David E.
    David EldridgeFebruary 26, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the red velvet doughnut Thurs through Saturday!
  • Johnny B.heart icon on user image
    Johnny BruderApril 23, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the donuts.
  • Jennifer B.
    Jennifer BlackMay 16, 2010
    Try their brand-new Maple Bacon Long Johns! Absolutely to DIE for!
  • Sheena
    SheenaJune 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Great doughnuts and croissants. Disorganized staff though.
  • Danielle M.
    Danielle MaglinteJanuary 27, 2012
    Chocolate croissants are the bomb!
  • Darius B.
    Darius BeckSeptember 18, 2010
    You haven't lived until you have had one of their red velvet cupcakes.
  • Jacob G.
    Jacob GregusApril 14, 2013
    Paczki...need I say more?
Photos167 Photos

Related Searches

  • bennison's bakery evanston •
  • bennison's bakery evanston photos •
  • bennison's bakery evanston location •
  • bennison's bakery evanston address •
  • bennison's bakery evanston •
  • bennison bakery evanston •
  • bennison's bakery evanston •
  • bennisons bakery evanston •

Foursquare © 2024  Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA