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Magnolia Bakery is one of chicago sweets.

1. Magnolia Bakery

8.0
108 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews

J T.J T: Skip the cupcakes - go for the banana pudding!

Sprinkles is one of chicago sweets.

2. Sprinkles

8.5
50 E Walton St (btwn Rush & Ernst), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Streeterville · 146 tips and reviews

Jessica S.Jessica Scott: You can get a "frosting shot" for 75 cents...just the awesome frosting!

Molly's Cupcakes is one of chicago sweets.

3. Molly's Cupcakes

8.9
2536 N Clark St (btwn Wrightwood & Deming), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Park West · 207 tips and reviews

Bradley G.Bradley Goetsch: Get the Ron Bennington cupcake and tell your friends.

Sweet Mandy B's is one of chicago sweets.

4. Sweet Mandy B's

9.1
1208 W Webster Ave (at N Racine Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · North Side · 100 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: They had us at hello, those dreamy, creamy cupcakes. This bakeshop may have cornered the market with simple little cakes slathered in a colorful array of buttercreams but there’s more to salivate.

Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee is one of chicago sweets.

5. Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

50 W Randolph St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 112 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Pistachio-Meyer Lemon Doughnut: a bright, citrus glaze holds the toasted pistachios perfectly in place, but isn't too sweet as to overwhelm the actual taste of the old-fashioned doughnut itself.

Stan's Donuts & Coffee is one of chicago sweets.

6. Stan's Donuts & Coffee

8.9
1560 N Damen Ave (at N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Wicker Park · 131 tips and reviews

StephSteph: Biscoff banana pocket. Nutella pocket. Both life changing.

Glazed and Infused is one of chicago sweets.

7. Glazed and Infused

30 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 46 tips and reviews

Trey D.Trey Dunkley: Awesome donuts! You HAVE to try a maple bacon long john.

The Doughnut Vault is one of chicago sweets.

8. The Doughnut Vault

8.9
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 145 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This shop puts out batches of vanilla glazed, chestnut, buttermilk old-fashioned and other doughnuts of both cake and yeast varieties. And they are marvelous—perhaps the best you will ever have. Read more.

Firecakes Donuts is one of chicago sweets.

9. Firecakes Donuts

9.2
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Firecakes' donut ice cream sandwich is held together with chocolate espresso or vanilla bean gelato, and adorned with rich chocolate, caramel sauces, and cocoa nibs. Hell to the yes. Read more.

Bobtail Ice Cream Company is one of chicago sweets.

10. Bobtail Ice Cream Company

2951 N Broadway St (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lake View East · 86 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Whichever flavor you choose, get an Oreo dipped waffle cone with it.

Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of chicago sweets.

11. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Neighborhood joint with incredible desserts. Don't pass up the savory dishes though! -Rick Bayless, Top Chef

Dinkel's Bakery is one of chicago sweets.

12. Dinkel's Bakery

3329 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W School St & W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Lakeview · 57 tips and reviews

Chris V.Chris Vaughn: BEST chocolate donuts in the city. Reminds me of the late great Davidson's Bakery donuts I grew up on.

West Town Bakery is one of chicago sweets.

13. West Town Bakery

7.8
15 E Ohio St (at N State St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Near North Side · 18 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Swanson: This place is amazing. Try the double chocolate donut or the Nutella danish.

Scafuri Bakery is one of chicago sweets.

14. Scafuri Bakery

8.6
1337 W Taylor St (btwn Loomis & Racine), Chicago, IL
Bakery · University Village - Little Italy · 8 tips and reviews

Edward A.Edward A. 🐾 🇵🇷: This bakery is a Taylor St. staple. After a year of renovations, it is good to see them open again!

Dat Donut is one of chicago sweets.

15. Dat Donut

8.3
8249 S Cottage Grove Ave (at E. 83rd St.), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · East Chatham · 47 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This take-out bakery specializes in the "Big Dat" an enormous doughnut, measuring 9" across and 3" tall.

Insomnia Cookies is one of chicago sweets.

16. Insomnia Cookies

8.4
2260 N Lincoln Ave (at W Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Lincoln Park · 29 tips and reviews

Justin R.Justin Rand: Can't go wrong with chocolate mint chip or the peanut butter cup ones.

Floriole Cafe & Bakery is one of chicago sweets.

17. Floriole Cafe & Bakery

8.6
1220 W Webster Ave (btwn Magnolia & Racine), Chicago, IL
Café · North Side · 88 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you'd want to know: Floriole Café & Bakery has been nominated for Best New Bakery and Sandra Holl has been nominated for Chef of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

A Baker's Tale is one of chicago sweets.

18. A Baker's Tale

2127 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Ukrainian Village · 6 tips and reviews

Katie L.Katie Lowes: Almond latte + white chocolate cherry cookie 🍪☕️

Ferrara Bakery is one of chicago sweets.

19. Ferrara Bakery

8.0
2210 W Taylor St (at Ogden Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Tri-Taylor · 23 tips and reviews

Kathryn J.Kathryn Janicek: Hit again today after receiving rave reviews about the cookies I picked up here. Serious cookies you remember your grandmother baking... but, not as burnt.

Lovely: A Bake Shop is one of chicago sweets.

20. Lovely: A Bake Shop

1130 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Noble Square · 44 tips and reviews
Sensational Bites is one of chicago sweets.

21. Sensational Bites

3751 N Southport Ave (btw Grace & Waveland), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Lakeview · 28 tips and reviews

TORITORI: Cinnamon Rolls on the weekend are worth every calorie!

Delightful Pastries is one of chicago sweets.

22. Delightful Pastries

1710 N Wells St (btwn W Saint Paul Ave & W Eugenie St), Chicago, IL
Café · Old Town Triangle · 23 tips and reviews

AngelaAngela: Love this bakery and cafe in Old Town. They make amazing pastries here and the coffee is very good too. They also have free wifi too.

Bang Bang Pie Shop is one of chicago sweets.

23. Bang Bang Pie Shop

9.3
2051 N California Ave (at N Point St), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · Logan Square · 120 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This is no ordinary pie shop. Behind the crust is an impressive story of resolve and sweet, sweet filling. Read more.

Hoosier Mama Pie Co. is one of chicago sweets.

24. Hoosier Mama Pie Co.

8.9
1618 W Chicago Ave (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · East Ukrainian Village · 68 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Paula Haney banana cream pie alone made her a farmers’-market celebrity, helping build the funds and confidence to launch a West Town pie shop in fall 2009. Read more.

Ann Sather is one of chicago sweets.

25. Ann Sather

8.6
909 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Wilton Ave & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · Lakeview · 112 tips and reviews
Swedish Bakery is one of chicago sweets.

26. Swedish Bakery

5348 N Clark St (btwn Summerdale & Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Andersonville · 30 tips and reviews
Specialty’s Café & Bakery is one of chicago sweets.

27. Specialty’s Café & Bakery

7.0
525 West Monroe Street (at Canal), Chicago, IL
Café · West Loop · 18 tips and reviews

Kara S.Kara Smith: The cookies here 👌

Alliance Bakery is one of chicago sweets.

28. Alliance Bakery

8.2
1736 W Division St (at N Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Wicker Park · 67 tips and reviews