Delightful Pastries made Chicagoist’s lists of the best doughnuts in Chicago on the strength of their paczki but their exceptional baking goes beyond Polish doughnuts. They also make outstanding breads, danishes, cookies, cakes and other sweets. Try a slice of their marble pound cake with a cup of piping hot black coffee. Delightful Pastries also offers baking classes so you can improve your skills at home. — Chuck Sudo
“The name hits the nail on the head” at this European-style bakery set in Jefferson Park, Old Town and the Loop’s French Market where a “lovely staff” serves up “beautiful”, “melt-in-your-mouth” pastries, cakes, cookies and more; “amazing breakfast sandwiches” and savory lunch bites supplement the sweets. – Zagat
“The name hits the nail on the head” at this European-style bakery set in Jefferson Park, Old Town and the Loop’s French Market where a “lovely staff” serves up “beautiful”, “melt-in-your-mouth” pastries, cakes, cookies and more; “amazing breakfast sandwiches” and savory lunch bites supplement the sweets. – Zagat
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