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Best bakeries and patisseries in the West Loop, Chicago
French patisseries, an Italian bakery and café, the West Loop outpost of Levain Bakery, and the Midwest debut of Milk Bar — pastries, viennoiserie, breads, and cakes spread across Fulton Market, the French Market, and Randolph. Every pick below links to its full business page.
Bakeries and patisseries
Pastries, viennoiserie, breads, and cakes.
- Bisous Chicago Open now French patisserie on West Fulton Market — viennoiserie, macarons, plated pastries.938 W Fulton Market 1st, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Vanille Pattisserie Open now French pâtisserie counter inside the Chicago French Market at 131 N Clinton.131 N Clinton St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Levain Bakery Open now Levain Bakery on West Randolph — outpost of the NYC original, famous for thick chocolate-chip cookies.840 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Milk Bar Chicago Open now Milk Bar Chicago at 208 N Green inside The Hoxton — the Christina Tosi dessert brand's first Midwest location, opened February 2025 in partnership with Boka Restaurant Group. Birthday Cake, Compost Cookie, Cereal Milk soft serve, plus Chicago-exclusive items.
- Labriola Bakery and Cafe Labriola Bakery and Cafe on West Lake Street — Italian bakery and café with full breakfast and lunch service.1301 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
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- Bittersweet Open now West Loop outpost of Bittersweet Pastry Shop — custom and fancy cakes, pastries, and breads.850 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Tilly Bagel Shop - Fulton Market Open now Fulton Market bagel shop — fresh-baked bagels and counter service.204 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Vertige Open now Turkish-French pastry counter blending Mediterranean and French baking traditions.131 N Clinton St 1 5, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Dar Baklava Specialty baklava and Middle Eastern pastry counter.320 N Damen Ave 2 D202a, Chicago, IL, 60612Near the West Loop
- Paris Baguette Open now Paris Baguette bakery and café — Korean-French bakery chain with West Loop service.711 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60661
- The Great American Bagel Open now The Great American Bagel — bagel and café counter.1154 W Madison St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Cupitol Open now Coffee and pastry concept with bakery and café service.135 N Clinton St 1, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Mrs Field's Cookies Open now Mrs. Fields cookies counter inside the Chicago French Market.500 W Madison St 1st F-14, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Sweet Shot Cookies Specialty cookie shop in the West Loop.2021 W Fulton St 1st K-114, Chicago, IL, 60612Near the West Loop
- Lil Sweet Treat Open now Small-batch sweet treats and bakery counter in the West Loop.807 W Randolph St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
Specialty and savory
Cinnamon rolls, hand pies, and savory baking.
- Cinnaholic South Loop Open now Vegan cinnamon roll bakery on South Canal with 40+ made-to-order frostings and toppings.1254 S Canal St 1st Floor Ground, Chicago, IL, 60607Near the West Loop
- Barangaroos Aussie Pies Australian meat-pie counter inside the Chicago French Market — individual hand pies, sausage rolls.131 N Clinton St 7, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Ms. Tittle's Cupcakes Ms. Tittle's Cupcakes — cupcake and dessert vendor operating out of the Kitchen Chicago shared commissary. Vends at events, pop-ups, and orders for delivery.324 N Leavitt St 1st 100, Chicago, IL, 60612Near the West Loop
Chains nearby
National chain locations for travelers used to those brands.
- Corner Bakery Cafe Open now Corner Bakery Cafe — fast-casual bakery and cafe chain location.444 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60606
- Corner Bakery Cafe 138 Corner Bakery Cafe — second location in the area.500 W Madison St C008, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Panera Bread # 8003 Open now Panera Bread — fast-casual bakery-cafe chain location.600 W Van Buren St 1st 102, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Panera Bread #987 Open now Panera Bread — second area location.1101 S Canal St 106, Chicago, IL, 60607Near the West Loop
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I get croissants in the West Loop?
- Bisous on Fulton Market and Vanille Pâtisserie inside the Chicago French Market both run French viennoiserie programs with daily croissants and pastries.
- Is there a Levain Bakery in the West Loop?
- Yes — Levain Bakery has a West Loop outpost on West Randolph. It serves the same thick chocolate-chip cookies the New York original is known for.
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