Best Sweet Treats Restaurants in Logan Square
12 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Margie's Candies
Since 1921, gigantic sundaes and house hot fudge served in retro booths.
Notable Picks
8.7
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Sweet Treats Escapes
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Birthday & Celebration Central
Comfort Food Classics
A century-old Bucktown parlor where oversized sundaes, hot fudge, and candy-shop nostalgia make dessert feel like the main event. Locals treat it as a post-dinner ritual spot as much as a tourist stop, with a lively, old-school room and huge portions meant for sharing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fudge Banana Split, Raspberry Fudge Sundae, Hot Fudge Seashell Sundae
What Makes it Special: Since 1921, gigantic sundaes and house hot fudge served in retro booths.
8.6
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits is a breakfast counter built around buttery biscuits, gravy, and seasonal pies served from a small house with a busy patio. Lines move quickly, and most people treat it as a casual morning stop for hearty biscuit plates and slices of pie with coffee.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gravy Biscuit, Scratch Biscuit with Sausage, Seasonal Pie Slice
What Makes it Special: A biscuit-and-pie specialist where breakfast is built around carb comforts.
8.4
Pan Artesanal is a weekend-focused Logan Square Mexican bakery and café where long lines form for laminated pastries, cajeta-filled sweets, and savory breakfast plates. The rotating case, limited hours, and frequent sellouts make it a planned stop rather than a casual drop-in.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cajeta churrito, Stuffed croissant, Chilaquiles plate
What Makes it Special: A Mexican bakery-café known for highly laminated pastries and brunch plates that regularly sell out.
8.2
Vibes:
Sweet Treats Escapes
Instagram Worthy Wonders
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Quick Bites Champions
Pretty Cool Ice Cream is a Logan Square frozen-novelties shop from pastry chef Dana Cree, specializing in hand-dipped ice cream bars and pops with a strong emphasis on gluten-free recipes. Many of the signature bars are formulated without gluten, making it a rare dessert stop where gluten-avoiding guests can order boldly rather than cautiously.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago Brownie bar, Key Lime Pie bar, Grasshopper bar
What Makes it Special: Dedicated frozen-novelties shop where many bars are designed gluten-free from the start, with playful flavors and packaging.
8.2
A fruit-forward dessert shop balancing smoothies, açaí bowls, and elaborate ice cream sundaes and shaved ice. The menu leans bright and refreshing, with mangonadas, sorbets, and juice-based creations that read lighter than traditional parlors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mangonada, Gloria Banana-Strawberry Sundae, Peach Melba Sundae
What Makes it Special: Fruit-driven sundaes and mangonadas that land between dessert and snack.
8
Same Day Cafe is a cheerful Kedzie Avenue spot where breakfast sandwiches, toasts, and pastry share equal billing with espresso drinks and soda fountain treats. The menu leans creative, offering items like Eggs on a Roll, grilled ham-and-cheese, and vegan shakes alongside strong coffee.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggs on a Roll, Grilled Ham & Cheese, Vegan Shake
What Makes it Special: Creative cafe where thoughtful breakfast sandwiches meet old-school soda fountain fun.
8
Sugar Moon is a compact Logan Square bakery-café opened in the early 2020s that quickly built a following for its tahini chocolate-chip cookies, focaccia slices, and savory breakfast bakes. The counter-service setup and small space make it a quieter, neighborhood-first alternative to the better-known pastry destinations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tahini chocolate chip cookie, Focaccia slice, Savory breakfast pastry
What Makes it Special: A small-batch bakery-café where creative cookies and savory breakfast bakes lead the menu.
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7.9
MeLatte is a cozy Logan Square café pouring Mexican-leaning coffee drinks alongside sweet and savory crepes and empanadas, most of which land comfortably in the single digits. Local art on the walls and unfussy barista service make it a low-pressure stop for laptop work or a light, affordable meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cafe con leche, Nutella banana crepe, Beef and cheese empanada
What Makes it Special: Independent coffee shop where crepes, empanadas, and drinks stay firmly budget-friendly.
Vibes:
Sweet Treats Escapes
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
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Hidden Gems Heaven
A neighborhood paleteria on Fullerton serving paletas, scoops, mangonadas, and Mexican street snacks at wallet-friendly prices. It functions as a casual stop for families and teens, with fresas con crema and milkshakes anchoring the dessert side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mangonada, Fresas Con Crema, Strawberry Milkshake
What Makes it Special: Mexican-style ice cream shop for mangonadas, paletas, and fresas con crema.
#10
Logan Vegan
7.8
Logan Vegan is a 100% plant-based ice cream shop, cafe, and mini-market that anchors a quiet stretch just off Logan Square’s main plaza. Guests come as much for ube or mint chocolate chip scoops as for breakfast sandwiches, chickpea salads, and vegan pantry staples.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Sandwich, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chickpea Salad
What Makes it Special: Vegan ice cream shop doubling as a cafe and pantry-style market.
#11
Milk and Wood
7.7
A counter inside The Crab Pad where customizable gelato pops are dipped and topped to order. Flavors like ube, green tea Kit Kat, and cookies and cream make it a fun, fast dessert stop before or after a meal on Milwaukee.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ube Dipped Popsicle, Green Tea Kit Kat Pop, Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar
What Makes it Special: Build-your-own gelato pops with drizzles and toppings inside a seafood spot.
7.7
A neighborhood French bakery and café turning out croissants, baguettes, and simple sandwiches from a counter tucked just off the boulevard. It’s more daytime staple than destination, but consistent viennoiserie and approachable pricing make it a go-to for casual French-leaning breakfasts and coffee breaks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Almond Croissant, Ham & Cheese Croissant, Kouign Amann Croissant
What Makes it Special: A long-running Logan Square bakery bringing everyday French pastries to the neighborhood.