Best Local: Bakeries

Visit these Chicago and suburban bakeries!

Chicago is home to a variety of bakeries serving goods from fresh bread to cakes and gourmet sandwiches. Plan for Easter treats or simply stop by for a loaf of bread at any of these Chicago and suburban bakeries.

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Courtesy of diningchicago.com

Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter offer real Belgian baked goods in Chicago. Try their Belgian country bread, Belgian chocolate croissant or peche mignon pastry. Come on the weekend for a taste of their weekend brunch menue and enjoy a view of the creation process with an open window to the bakery! Only a 6 minute walk from State & Chestnut!

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Enjoy muffins, scones, bagels and more on the go with Little Goat Bakery, located in the French Market! Bakery flavors change daily, but some specials include bacon and gouda bread, onion rye bagels and fat elvis cake. Little Goat even offers custom creations, so come in with an idea and they will make it a bakery reality! Only a 4 minute walk from Presidential Towers or a 9 minute walk from 215 West Apartments.

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Courtesy of yelp.com

Enjoy dessert all day at Goddess and the Baker. Combining the gourmet coffee experience with sweet baked goods, Goddess and the Baker encourage customers to indulge themselves. The bakery serves morning buns, coffee cake, goddess granola bars, soft egg toast and more. Speaking of toast, take a peek at their beer, wine and “boozy” coffee menu! Only a 5 minute walk from 400 N. LaSalle or a 6 minute walk from Marquee at Block 37.

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Courtesy of deettasbakery.com

Stop by DeEtta’s Bakery, a family bakery serving goods baked from scratch. Enjoy croissant cup bread, maple pecan cinnamon rolls or DeEtta’s delight bar with oatmeal, milk chocolate and homemade caramel. The menu also features cakes, cupcakes and pies for any occassion. Stop by on the weekend for fresh doughnuts! Only a 6 minute drive from Iroquis Club or an 8 minute drive from Dwell at Naperville.