Bake

I’m torn between the stars on this place .Let me explain why :
This bakery is a hop jump and a skip away from my place. First let me say that I am IN LOVE with their chocolate chip raspberry rugelach!! I could probably eat 10 in one sitting but I limit myself to maybe 2 a month .The zucchini bread is also a personal fave! Those get 5 stars from me! Also the café is super cute and welcoming, they have an adorable little side patio too. Aesthetically and flavor wise Its a 5 star spot .
I just HATE their funky hours. When I first moved into the neighborhood I remember thinking «Oh cool, there’s a cute lil bakery around the corner from me so I can walk over some mornings on my way to work, support a local business and not have to walk over to basic ass Starbucks «Come to find out they are closed on Monday & Tuesdays? HUH? Then they close at 5 Pm so I cant have a cup if I want one after work either .I have also came in a few minutes after their listed open times and no one was in there to open up yet .A few Sunday mornings I have realized I don’t have sugar or creamer for my coffee at home and I’m up at 7 am walking over to get coffee and «OH look at that, They don’t open until 9 am on Sundays ??» By that time some people are on their second or third cup or thinking about lunch (especially when your up at 630 am every day with a baby), I don’t get how a place like this chose those hours and days off? If your a stay at home mom, work in the neighborhood and sleep in on weekends its perfect .She’s obviously doing ok but when your in a neighborhood with about 10 other café/​bakeries I don’t see how those days and hours make sense .So the hours and days of operation get 3 stars. To be fair I gave them 4 .
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Absolutely delicious baked goods which makes it really hard to choose from! Tried their quiche today as well and it was so fluffy and amazing. Get there early bc they end up running low towards the afternoon on weekends.

Cute little bakeshop/​café in a quieter spot in Wicker Park. We stopped by for a weekend snack and were pleasantly surprised by the variety. The space inside is large enough to grab a table and stay. They also have a little side garden, which I found out is dog friendly but you have to let them know so they can open the gate in the back as there’s no entrance to the outdoor space off of North Ave. My personal favorite was the rugelach. After we walked out, we realized they gave us the wrong cookie. My husband went back in and they happily gave us the one that we actually ordered and let us keep the errant one as well. Great service!

I ordered the rainbow cake for my friend’s birthday and everyone was so unbelievably excited when we sliced into it and the different layers of colors appeared! We all felt like kids again. Beautiful cake and very delicious!

Delicious chocolate chip scone. Everything looked so fresh. I can’t wait to go back! Owners were so nice and helpful. They serve coffee but not iced tea. When I asked for iced tea the owner said I will make you a fresh brewed tea! It was the best! What a great start to my morning!

I randomly found this place as I was walking down the sidewalk and my sweet tooth was telling me to go in :). They have tons of yummy treats to choose from. I asked for a recommendation and ended up going with the S’mores and Nutella cupcake. They are beautifully decorated and reasonably priced. I like that the cupcakes are dense and the frosting was delicious. I would definitely stop by again if I’m in the area.

Such a tasty little bakery and coffee shop right in the neighborhood. From savory, to sweet, to cakes, to the service! We stopped in to taste a cupcake before ordering a cake, found a bakery goldmine:) we tried macaroons, a vanilla cupcake with raspberry cream cheese frosting, and took some items to go. Our cake was reasonable to order, available for next day pick up, and delicious!

We used Bake for our wedding dessert table and cake. Everything was spectacular and Jen was flexible and easy to work with. We went with seven trays of assorted pastries, each more delicious than the next. We were able to have something gluten-​free, something chocolate, something fruity, something crunchy… basically something for everyone. They also made us an incredible, simple one tier Nutella-​malt wedding cake. It was SO GOOD. The desserts were the perfect size for the end of the meal and were great to eat in between dancing. Bake was also very affordable and they worked well with my coordinator. They delivered everything and were great with communication.

Really cute place. A friend and I bought 2 of their cookies — chocolate chip and confetti and both were good. I also ordered their chai latte and it was your standard chai. It has a very fun, a friendly vibe inside. We were the only ones there on a Wednesday. The owner’s son (I assume) was hanging out on one of the couches.

I called here today early in the morning on my way to work. I was hoping to place an order for a dozen cupcakes and other sweets for my sons birthday party. I was looking to get suggestions on which frosting to use on the cupcakes and on what other sweets to order. Due to not being 100% set with my order I was rushed off the phone and hung up on. The woman told me to go online and cal back when I was ready and «thanks, goodbye» click.
Needless to say I will be purchasing my cupcakes and other pastries else where.

Bake made my wedding cake 2 ½ years ago. They did an amazing job, everyone loved the cake. Not only was it delicious but they did an incredible job on the decorating. This was during the height of Breaking Bad and my husband and I are huge fans, so we added Heisenberg to our cake. They captured our idea perfectly and it was a big hit.
Whenever I’m in the area I have to stop for some goodies and coffee. The staff is friendly and you will never leave disappointed. I recommend for daily stops and any special occasion.

I love this local place. Sometimes they are so busy baking they aren’t like the most bubbly friendly, but that’s ok with me. As long as they have plenty of Morning Rolls because they always run out. More morning rolls! I’ve used them for pies for holidays too and they are great.

I’m so sad I didn’t find this place until just recently… they have the most adorable little patio. Bake is like the coffee house that dreams are made of. A nice selection of coffees, a fenced in patio surrounded by trees and bushes, and all the glorious baked goods you could ask for. I stopped in before brunch at Handlebar recently and it so was hard not to totally spoil my appetite. I did cheat and get a smores cookie… enormous and delish! I will definitely be coming back here to study over finals week.

One of the best bakeries in Chicago! Their prices are responsible and they make special requests. Twice, I had them recolor (a purple ombré theme and Michigan school colors) their tiered rainbow cake. They did an excellent job listening to my requests. Also, the cakes tasted fantastic! My husband, who hates sweets, loved the cake!

I’ve gotten a number of items from Bake, including a custom-​made golf cake, banana cream pie, and cookies and have always been impressed. They even made a «plain old» vanilla layer cake taste incredible!
And although they’re not open Mon and Tues, they still accept requests via e-​mail, so that you can have that cake you need the next day. The prices are also very reasonable, so skip the grocery store bakery and get your treats from Bake!

I go to Bake weekly, and I’m always completely satisfied with their delicious treats. I would definitely recommend their scones and savory treats!

I ordered 7 dozen cupcakes for a large party, which was really two dozen more than I needed so I had them throw in 2 dozen lemon squares for good measure. The cupcakes and squares were all delicious, but the German Chocolate cupcakes were probably the best I have ever eaten in my life. Given how much I love cake, especially German Chocolate, that’s saying something. This is a scrumptious little chocolate cake topped with a generous layer of chocolate frosting and then topped with a big scoop of toasted coconut /​pecan /​caramel goodness. I was so impressed that the first 10 guests were treated to a house tour that included a stop to peek in the box and check out the awesome cupcakes we would be eating later. My guests didn’t mind taking home a cupcake, which just so happens to fit perfectly in a solo cup for easy traveling. Three weeks later, my friends are still bringing up how awesome the cupcakes were.
Re: Service — They had everything packed up and ready for pick up on time, and communicated well in advance — asking questions to make sure they knew exactly what I wanted. They made dessert completely stress-​free. Highly recommended.

Charming and cozy setting. Delicious pastries. Best chocolate almond croissant I ever had in my life. Get there before lunchtime or else they sell out.

Quaint, eclectic, yummy. Great place to camp out with a book and a cup of tea.
BEST PARTS: when you go there, each visit feels a little bit personalized. The bakery items are fresh and once they’re out, you’re out of luck, and may have to wait a while til the next time they cook up your favorite. But when you hit the jackpot and your favorite is there [chocolate chip scone for mw] it’s a win! The mugs and tea cups are all different — reminding me of a favorite Cleveland tea shop from my childhood. There is a hodgepodge of furniture and I have fun picking a new seat each time.
ONLY COMPLAINT: The staff could be a little friendlier in general, but I once brought my service dog and immediately showed her badge. We were only stopping in for coffee to go, but the woman working (the owner, I believe) was not having it and seemed to throw together the coffee begrudgingly and hurried us out the door. Not cool, Bake.
Overall: as long as you’re service dog free, you’ll love it.

I’ve been in here a couple of times and I just love the feeling when I walk in. It’s a cozy little bakery a few blocks away from the crazy/​dirtyness of 6 corners. They always have a huge spread of unique treats and I want to try every one.
They have a few tables and free WiFi so it’s a good place to go if you need to get some work done on your laptop.
Had the jelly scone this morning and walked away happy.

The last time we were in town, I needed an anniversary cake, and I needed to pick it up on a Sunday morning. Lo and behold, Unilocal led me to Bake.
I had checked out the list of available flavors and found they had a Nutella cake. Since the happy couple loves Nutella and all things hazelnut, that was like a «Disco» moment for me! What a perfect fit. When we picked it up, it was perfect. The cake was ready and the staff was friendly.
We served the cake after brunch at RL. Our server was in on the deal. The cake was so fresh and delicious, and the hazelnut flavor was subtle but spot on. We didn’t eat all of the cake, and since we were traveling, we weren’t interested in leftovers. The couple next to us happily took our remaining cake and it was a fun icebreaker.
In short, go to Bake. Buy a Cake. Make friends and influence people.