Portillo's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

1. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 667 tips and reviews

ManbqueManbque: Great burger, better fries, and outstanding chocolate cake. Trust me on the cake.

Apex E.Apex Embroidery: hotdog with everything, chocolate cake and mai tai!

AFAR MediaAFAR 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.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

2. The Cheesecake Factory

7.8
875 N Michigan Ave Ste 102, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 199 tips and reviews

JoelJoel: The lunch salads are very good and very big of course try the yummy cheesecakes!

Brian S.Brian Stewart: Love the big sized sodas you get. Ofcourse amazing cheesecake

Priya T.Priya Tungrus: Yummy, skip the main course and sample the 30 flavours of cheesecake!

Brown Sugar Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

3. Brown Sugar Bakery

8.6
324 E 75th St, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Chatham · 35 tips and reviews

Audra A.Audra Akins: Best cakes, cup cakes with serving sizes that you can share!!!

Shan F.Shan Fox™ 🎩🎷: Love that caramel cake. Yummy!

Nicole W.Nicole Williams: Carmel cupcake & Pound cake Omg!! I'll be back

Magnolia Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

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.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 S.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 R.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!

Weber's Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

5. Weber's Bakery

9.4
7055 W Archer Ave (at Nottingham Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Garfield Ridge · 44 tips and reviews

Cindy S.Cindy S: Banana split cake is my absolute favorite. Always stop at Webers!

ChicagoistChicagoist: 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 TribuneChicago 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.

HUB 51 is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

6. HUB 51

8.3
51 W Hubbard St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 251 tips and reviews

RxRx: Don't miss the guacamole - unbelievably good! Carrot cake is also great.

Ahna P.Ahna Pelto: The carrot cake really is amazing.... And I don't even like carrot cake! :)

Danielle N.Danielle Nash: I'll go back again and again for the amazing food and great service. Oh, and the carrot cake is to die for.

Sweet Mandy B's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

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 H.Liz Homsy: Amazing cakes! Just make sure to get there early or order ahead on the weekends...they get crowded...

Yinka A.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 W.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.

Eli's Cheesecake Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

8. Eli's Cheesecake Company

8.6
6701 W Forest Preserve Ave (At N Normandy Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Dunning · 31 tips and reviews

Juan C.Juan CONEJO: Best cheesecake in the world. They have second quality cheesecakes for half the cost of a first quality. It doesn't matter it's still good

ZaarlyChicagoZaarlyChicago: Key lime breeze cheesecake! It's a great summer cheesecake!!

Garland A.Garland Armstrong: I love cheesecake with cherries on it

Mastro's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

9. Mastro's Steakhouse

8.8
520 N Dearborn St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 122 tips and reviews

Matthew S.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 ChicagoTime 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 G.Shannon Gray: Great drinks, great service, even better butter cake!

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

10. Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC

9.4
6056 N Broadway St (at W Glenlake Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Edgewater · 63 tips and reviews

Jessica R.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 J.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 C.Anthony Castro: Get their Crazy Cake Concrete made with vanilla custard and a red velvet cupcake!! Best treat in the house!!

Molly's Cupcakes is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

11. Molly's Cupcakes

8.8
2536 N Clark St (btwn Wrightwood & Deming), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Park West · 207 tips and reviews

Elyse H.Elyse Hudson: So much better than Magnolia! The carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is mighty delicious!

MaggieMaggie: A great no-icing option is blueberry cheesecake :)

Jade P.Jade Precious: Blueberry cheesecake and chocolate decadence were delicious! Not very sweet just right!

Alliance Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

12. Alliance Bakery

8.4
1736 W Division St (at N Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Wicker Park · 66 tips and reviews

Jordi P.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 N.Leah Nicole: They made our wedding cake and it was amazing! Best cake ever!!

C R.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!

Roeser's Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

13. Roeser's Bakery

8.4
3216 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Logan Square · 18 tips and reviews

Liza A.Liza Alba Garner: Custom cakes since 1911. Best colorful cake artists and whip cream frosting creations in Chicago! Open Tues-Sun, closed Mondays.

Annette F.Annette F.: Best cookies ever. Cakes and ice cream are great too!

Jenny O.Jenny O.: Best Red Velvet cake you can find. Also if you're looking for "theme" cakes the prices are cheep here. Love this place!

West Town Bakery & Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

14. West Town Bakery & Diner

8.2
1916 W Chicago Ave (btwn Winchester Ave. & Wolcott Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bakery · East Ukrainian Village · 53 tips and reviews

JoycottJoycott: Love, love, love the cake balls! And we love how willing West Town is to accommodate people with gluten allergies. <3 Read more.

Emily J.Emily Jurlina: The French toast cake balls are amazing!!!

Jillian B.Jillian Burnickas: I'm not a fan of cake but their cake balls are really good. Can't wait to try the diner half.

Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Chicago.

15. Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe

8.0
1114 W Belmont Ave (btwn Seminary & Clifton), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Lakeview · 39 tips and reviews

Carly P.Carly Pribyl: Flourless Chocolate cake is perfection.

EvawynEvawyn: The flower less chocolate cake is almost orgasmic lol it's that delicious! :D

Dianne S.Dianne Salazar: Try the Carrot Cake Cupcake With Cream Cheese Frosting