If cakes could tell stories... would they say your party was a smashing success? Well, with Yombu’s list of the best Cake Shops in Chicago, if crumbs could talk, they’d say it was delicious and all the planning went off precisely as expected because Yombu was at the helm. We happen to know that our entertainment goes very well with vanilla frosting.
Cake shops in Chicago at a glance
| Name | Area | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Cakes and Beyond | Chicago | Custom cakes, mousse and fresh-fruit flavors |
| Alliance Bakery | Chicago | French-inspired custom themed cakes, coffee |
| Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Café | Chicago | Detailed kids' cakes, gluten-free and vegan |
| ECBG Cake Studio | Chicago | Custom and semi-custom themed cakes |
Details as listed by each business when we last checked — confirm with the business before booking.
4 spots below, hand-picked for Chicago.
Cakes and Beyond
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.
- Known for
- Custom cakes, mousse and fresh-fruit flavors
Alliance Bakery
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 side, watermelons and limes and brilliant pinks, Pokémons, superheroes, unicorns and dragons – Alliance Bakery will create a beautifully designed cake for your special birthday theme.
- Known for
- French-inspired custom themed cakes, coffee
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Café
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!
- Known for
- Detailed kids' cakes, gluten-free and vegan
ECBG Cake Studio
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, macarons or fresh flowers.
- Known for
- Custom and semi-custom themed cakes
Booking the entertainment too? We’ll check who’s free.
Venue sorted, cake ordered — now the wow. Tell us your date and we’ll confirm which vetted Chicago entertainers (face painters, balloon artists, magicians, characters) are actually available.
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