For those with a sweet tooth, I thought I would note some bakeries & chocolatiers in the Chicago area, in no particular order.
Bleeding Heart Bakery is very neat bakery with vegan/vegetarian items as well. The baked goods tend to an ecletic approach that ends up with pleasant flavors & textures, which are handled well with the variety of single tarts. Traditional items are done equally well, but the croissants are too crispy for me. The shortbread is exceptional with a rich flavor, and I would definitely recommend the S'mores or Espresso Brownies.
Coco Rouge is a wonderful chocolate shop which has expanding its boundaries with some delectable ice creams and pastries. It began as a specialty chocolate truffle and beverage shop which embraces the ecletic approach as a chocolatier. The truffle flavors can begin with a very suttle flavor and then explode with a benevolent intensity. The drinks as described by a friend are, ". . . liquid orgasm."
Alliance Bakery is a more traditional establishment where one can get good consistent quality with a cup of coffee in the morning and then sit outside with the paper. I have not had there cakes, which does seem to be a specialty of theirs.
La Dolce Via is a special recommendation for those in St. Louis and/or going through St. Louis. It specializes with the Italian spectrum of baking and maintains a very traditional approach with very intense and succulent flavors. Crispy cookies and dense fudgie brownies are equally good for the less adventorous.
Bleeding Heart Bakery is very neat bakery with vegan/vegetarian items as well. The baked goods tend to an ecletic approach that ends up with pleasant flavors & textures, which are handled well with the variety of single tarts. Traditional items are done equally well, but the croissants are too crispy for me. The shortbread is exceptional with a rich flavor, and I would definitely recommend the S'mores or Espresso Brownies.
Coco Rouge is a wonderful chocolate shop which has expanding its boundaries with some delectable ice creams and pastries. It began as a specialty chocolate truffle and beverage shop which embraces the ecletic approach as a chocolatier. The truffle flavors can begin with a very suttle flavor and then explode with a benevolent intensity. The drinks as described by a friend are, ". . . liquid orgasm."
Alliance Bakery is a more traditional establishment where one can get good consistent quality with a cup of coffee in the morning and then sit outside with the paper. I have not had there cakes, which does seem to be a specialty of theirs.
La Dolce Via is a special recommendation for those in St. Louis and/or going through St. Louis. It specializes with the Italian spectrum of baking and maintains a very traditional approach with very intense and succulent flavors. Crispy cookies and dense fudgie brownies are equally good for the less adventorous.
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