Chicago Bakery Tour

Honestly, would you say no to a bakery crawl?  Think pub crawl, but instead of adult beverages, cupcakes!  No way was I turning this down.

First stop The Doughnut Vault.  If you haven’t been, it’s at the top of my list of amazing doughnuts.   They sell piping hot, as large as your head doughnuts in a ridiculously tiny, but fashionably cute space.  It’s a vault.  They are only open until they sell out, which is fast.  I highly recommend this spot.

Sprinkles Cupcakes.  They have a cupcake vending machine.  Need I say more?

Molly’s Cupcakes.  Molly’s has an interesting mix of flavors.  I thoroughly enjoyed the Cookie Monster Cupcake and highly recommend a second visit to try more.

Sweet Mandy B’s.  If you haven’t been, it’s a worthwhile stop.  They have a cute set-up with plenty of space.  They also offer a wide variety of sweets, from cookies, to brownies, to cupcakes, to cakes.  A great variety for a group of people. 

Swedish Bakery.  They specialize in European style pastries and desserts.  If you’re looking for something other than the traditional cupcake or cake, this is the spot for you.

Bittersweet.  Bittersweet is not just a bakery.  They serve lunch and even have a small gift section, which is perfect for a little Kitchen pick me up!

Bake!  This is a hidden gem.  This bakery is small, but quaint.  My pick is the chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting.  Although, I have yet to try the chocolate peanut butter – rumor has it this is the way to go.