4 Amazing Cake Shops in Chicago

The cherry on the cake... no really, the cherry on the cake is like another cake! Cakes and Beyond takes you into the infinite universe of custom made cakes for all occasions and tastes. Y’all, the options are endless: fruit mousses, vanilla, caramel, mocha, stracciatella, white chocolate, black chocolate, tiramisu, hazelnut, almond, fresh fruit like raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, peach, pear, banana, and even fresh flowers, gum paste or caramel flowers.

This French inspired bakery with a signature twist makes a great stop for a fragrant coffee and a custom cake. A chocolate tree atop your cake, with a unicorn and a fox sitting side by size, watermelons and limes and brilliants pinks, Pokémons, superheroes, unicorns and dragons – Alliance Bakery will create a beautifully designed cake for your special birthday theme.

They will whip up delicious kids birthday cakes with exquisite detail and creativity – think bao bun cakes, tractors with chocolate crumble ‘dirt’, planets and dripping honey pots. They also have gluten free and vegan options and their cakes can serve up to 85 guests!

Harry Potter unicorn cake? Who would have thought of that? A cake shaped like a donut, complete with pink frosting and sprinkles? Erin’s custom cakes will wow you until the last forkful. Or opt for semi-custom cakes, a back to basics range filled with pre-themed cakes that you can pick from to suit your event. Add on candles, macrons or fresh flowers.