Pastry Shops in Chicago, IL

Compare pastry shops in Chicago

8 of the 16 places in Chicago publish their opening hours; 4 are open on Sundays and 4 stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night.

On weekdays the earliest to open is Roeser's Bakery (6:00 AM), and the last to close is Levain Bakery (11:00 PM).

For comparison, across Illinois the typical weekday runs from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and 91% of places open on Sundays.

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Our guide to pastry shops in Chicago

This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.

Many bakeries take custom orders for birthdays, weddings and holidays, often with a lead time of several days. Asian, Mexican and European bakeries each have their own specialties worth exploring.

Opening hours

Based on 8 pastry shops in Chicago with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 7:45 AM to 8:00 PM. 50% are open on Sundays, 38% are open seven days a week and 50% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 18 menus from bakeries & desserts places in Illinois, the median item costs $4.49; half of all priced items fall between $4.49 and $6.99.

Services

Of 521 bakeries & desserts places with detailed profiles in our guide: 89% list “delivery”, 77% list “quick visit”, 61% list “good for kids”, 60% list “takeout”, 57% list “wheelchair accessible entrance”, and 56% list “onsite services”.