ZipPicks Awards
Best Donuts in Edgewater
Best Bakery in Little Village & Lawndale
Master Critic Review
La Baguette
8.0
Vibes:
Sweet Treats Escapes
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
A bigger-format bakery setup that leans into cakes and party-ready pastries, with a steady stream of customers shopping by the box. The best experience is choosing one cake lane (tres leches or a celebration cake) and filling the rest with a small pan mix for variety.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tres leches cake, Pan dulce assortment, Custom birthday cake
Scores:
Value: 7.8
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: A 26th Street bakery built for cakes, wholesale-style volume, and party orders.
Who should go: Celebration cake buyers and box-of-pan shoppers
When to visit: Late morning for best pastry variety
What to order: Tres leches cake, pan dulce assortment, custom birthday cake
Insider tip: If you’re buying for a party, pre-order the cake and shop pan day-of.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Metered and free street parking along 26th Street; availability varies by time of day and can be tight during peak shopping hours.
Dress code: Casual — everyday clothing is fine; this is a grab-and-go bakery environment.
Noise level: Low to moderate — mostly counter ordering and box shoppers, conversations are easy.
Weekend wait: Not applicable — counter-service bakery; short lines possible on weekends (10–20 minutes at peak).
Weekday lunch: Usually minimal wait — quick in-and-out ordering.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — most pastries and cakes are vegetarian.
Vegan options: Limited — availability varies and is not a core focus.
Gluten-free options: Very limited — not a dedicated gluten-free bakery; cross-contact likely.
Best For
Better for: Large-format cakes, party orders, and buying pastries by the box rather than single artisanal desserts.
Consider Alternatives If: You’re looking for a quiet café experience, specialty single pastries, or strong dietary-specific options.