1. Portillo's
9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 667 tips and reviews
Manbque: Great burger, better fries, and outstanding chocolate cake. Trust me on the cake.
Apex Embroidery: hotdog with everything, chocolate cake and mai tai!
AFAR Media: Choose from a variety of hearty menu options ranging from flame grilled burgers & hot dogs, to ribs and gourmet salads. Be sure to save room for the infamous Portillo's chocolate cake shake. Read more.
4. Magnolia Bakery
7.8
108 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews
Rowena R.: Get the banana bread pudding! But if they're out, get a cheesecake! Best cheesecake I've ever had. The white chocolate and macadamia nut cheesecake is fab!
Rohit Sane: Lot of people love the Banana pudding here, but I am in love with their Red Velvet cupcake and the German cake
CAROLANN RIDDLE: The cheesecake was the best that I have ever had. The texture was perfect. The perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess. Vanilla bean, keylime and caramel pecan---delicious cheesecake...sooo good!
5. Weber's Bakery
9.4
7055 W Archer Ave (at Nottingham Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Garfield Ridge · 44 tips and reviews
Cindy S: Banana split cake is my absolute favorite. Always stop at Webers!
Chicagoist: Try the sauerkraut rye bread, their chocolate cake doughnuts, buttermilk poundcake and "grandpa rye" bread, a three-pound loaf swimming in caraway and perfectly suited for Dagwood sandwiches. Read more.
Chicago Tribune: Banana split torte: A bottom layer of banana cake supports a layer of sliced bananas in vanilla custard followed by a middle layer of chocolate cake and fresh strawberries. Read more.
7. Sweet Mandy B's
9.1
1208 W Webster Ave (at N Racine Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · North Side · 100 tips and reviews
Liz Homsy: Amazing cakes! Just make sure to get there early or order ahead on the weekends...they get crowded...
Yinka Adebayo: The cupcakes were really good, the client was happy with service.. Can't wait to see wedding cake in Aug. Great customer service!👍👍
Alex Weiss: The chocolate cake is amazing! The rice crispy bars and cookies are also really good. It's a cute place to hang out at with friends.
9. Mastro's Steakhouse
8.8
520 N Dearborn St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 122 tips and reviews
Matthew Stern: Best of the best in Chicago. Pomeg martini, crab, bone in filet, butter cake! I've done all the work for you!
Time Out Chicago: Try the chef’s cut New York strip from our 100 Best list: The high-end chain had us woozy with its dry-ice martinis, warm butter cake, and expertly cooked and seasoned cuts of beef.
Shannon Gray: Great drinks, great service, even better butter cake!
Jessica Reynolds: Try the Crazy Cake with chocolate custard and a Red Velvet cupcake... or any other of the dozens of combinations. Make sure they add the sprinkles!
Liz Jones: Try a Crazy Cake concrete -- a whole cupcake blended with frozen custard; Scarlett's Last Fall is also amazing - red velvet cupcake, custard, raspberries and marshmallow, w/ whipped cream and a cherry
Anthony Castro: Get their Crazy Cake Concrete made with vanilla custard and a red velvet cupcake!! Best treat in the house!!
12. Alliance Bakery
8.4
1736 W Division St (at N Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Wicker Park · 66 tips and reviews
Jordi Parra: The best carrot cake cupcakes I've ever had. Also, the lounge next door is great for reading while having a coffee.
Leah Nicole: They made our wedding cake and it was amazing! Best cake ever!!
C Rey: Our #1 choice for our wedding cake because everything they make is amazing! With a new tasting room and ever growing menu of baked goods, sweet treats, and pastries, this is one of the city's best!