There is something for everyone at a bakery.
Maybe you’re a cupcake kind of gal. Your husband prefers a marble rye. And the kids? It’s all about the sprinkled doughnuts. Whatever the craving, Chicago’s northern suburbs boast some of the best bakeries around.
Here’s a guide that includes features on local bakeries, information on where to find them and even a few books if you want to keep the baking in your kitchen:
Make It Better Articles
Cupcake Expose: Finding the Biggest and the Best on the North Shore
5 Best Bakeries on the North Shore
Find Delightful Spring Desserts at Bent Fork Bakery
Misericordia’s Hearts & Flour Bakery Supports People With Developmental Disabilities
The Food Allergy Mama’s Allergen-Free Baked Goods Taste Like the Real Thing
Make It Better Resources
Bagel Bin
Deerfield
Bennison’s Bakery
Evanston
The Bent Fork
Highwood
Deerfields Bakery
Deerfield
Fraiche
Evanston
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Evanston
Heavenly Earth Bread Co.
Wilmette
Il Mulino
Highwood
Once Upon a Bagel
Highland Park
Rose’s Wheat-Free Bakery
Evanston
For a comprehensive list of north suburban bakeries, visit our Better List.
Books
The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book
Kelly Rudnicki
Hello, Cupcake!: Irresistibly Playful Creations Anyone Can Make
Karen Tack, Alan Richardson
Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients
Jeff Hertzberg, M.D., Zoe Francois
