0 Followers
Rainbow Cakes & Donuts
ZipPicks Awards
Best Donuts in Elmhurst
Best Bakery in Elmhurst
Master Critic Review
Rainbow Cakes & Donuts
8.0
A bakery built for sweet-tooth variety—buns, pastries, and order-ahead cakes—where locals show up early before the best items thin out. Treat it like a bakery run, not a sit-down dessert bar: grab what’s fresh, then move on.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cream buns, Roast pork buns, Chocolate mousse cake
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Broadway bakery with fast-selling buns plus a strong cake lane.
Who should go: Cake orderers and bun snackers
When to visit: Earlier in the day before sellouts
What to order: Cream buns, roast pork buns, chocolate mousse cake
Insider tip: If you want cake, call ahead—walk-ins can miss the best options.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Metered street parking along Broadway; can be competitive mid-morning and weekends. Plan a quick in-and-out stop rather than circling.
Dress code: Casual bakery stop — anything comfortable is fine.
Noise level: Low to moderate — mostly counter ordering and quick customer turnover.
Weekend wait: Not applicable — daytime bakery with brief lines that move quickly.
Weekday lunch: Short line possible; usually 5–10 minutes depending on time of day.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — most pastries, buns, and cakes are vegetarian.
Vegan options: Limited — a few breads or simple pastries may qualify, but options are inconsistent.
Gluten-free options: No dedicated gluten-free offerings; cross-contamination likely.
Best For
Better for: Fast bakery runs, order-ahead cakes, and reliable sweet buns when you know what you want.
Skip if: You’re looking for a sit-down dessert café, strong coffee program, or specialty dietary options.