Alliance Bakery

Amazing!!!! I had alliance bakery do my cake for my 25th dinner. I'm a huge disney and ariel fan. So I wanted a "Littel Mermaid" cake. It was the first time I ever planned my own birthday weekend so everything had to be perfect! I emailed them with 2 ideas on what cake I wanted. They replied back fast with an EXTRA option for my cake!! I truly appreciated it. I chose my cake and they said they could have it ready for me by the time I needed. Due to the stress from planning I accidentally gave them the wrong date and needed it 1 day before. They understood and were very accommodating. I don't recall the gentleman I spoke with but he was very nice and even told me where I could get my cake decor! I haven't had a cake since I was a little girl. And I've always wanted a mermaid cake! They definitely exceeded my expectations! I highly recommend them! They were absolutely wonderful and my cake was PERFECT! Thank you Alliance Bakery for putting the cherry on top of my night with the PERFECT cake! I will be returning! More...

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amazing desserts, if you want to eat something different and with good taste. I recommend this place. I love pastries like key lime tart, rose is woooo and passion fruit flavor pastries . I can't suggest one because I love everything . More...

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I have tried many cinnamon rolls in my life, and Alliance Bakery's rolls still blew my mind. They are warmed perfectly and taste of absolute perfection. This little cafe serves Colectivo coffee (used to be Alterra) from Milwaukee at a cheaper price than the neighboring cafes that serve the exact same coffee. So while you're saving your money on the coffee, you can look into the beautiful array of cakes, macarons, and other baked goods to be paired with it.Support your local bakery and come in for any of their delicious foods (like the carrot cake, too)... you will NOT be disappointed. More...

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Amazing local bakery w wonderful and friendly staff. Limited vegan options that are so good they usually sell out! =(

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Wow bakery is amazing coffee is delicious if you are hungry for sweets this is the place to go, it's very nice inside the decor is beautiful a must go if your in Chicago

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Alliance Bakery did an amazing job! From the initial emails to the cake tasting and then to the actual wedding day, every step of the process was pleasant and exceeded our expectations! The cake was beautiful and delicious and the decorators did a perfect job realizing our vision. And they were extremely punctual with delivery!! Nothing negative at all to say about them. Get your cake there! More...

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I discovered Alliance looking for Paczki's for fat tuesday, and I have been back several times. Their Croissants are delicious, and their sweet goods are amazing as well.

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I came around 2 pm and the line is light. We had the almond croissant and the morning bun. I had tried thousands of croissants and this almond croissant is the greatest and best one I have ever had! Highly highly recommend! You won't forget its elegance! More...

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Literally the best croissants in San Francisco, in California, in America, maybe even in the world?

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Beautiful!!!

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I get a custom cake from alliance every year. They are so good! I like the vanilla and raspberry cake.

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I ordered a custom vegan cake for my husband's 40th birthday. Shelby was delightful on the phone and had good ideas to brainstorm the design. The end result was absolutely wonderful - both visually and in taste. One of the very best vegan cake I've ever had. Everyone (most of them non vegans) raved about it. I can't talk for the non vegan options, but if you're looking for a vegan cake I cannot recommend this place enough. More...

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Wow! We were back in Chicago to celebrate the daughter's birthday. We had been dreaming Alliance Bakery dreams since we had one of their wonderful cookies during a previous visit. At that time we decided one of their cakes was an imperative when planning a future celebration. We perused their cake gallery on the Alliance website.  So many gorgeous cakes that we found it difficult to choose. Since she is now in Chicago we decided to go with a Chicago skyline silhouetted against a sunset. The cake was vanilla with vanilla buttercream filling and vanilla buttercream icing. The cake was artistically delightful and everyone at the celebration marvelled at its portrayal of the Chicago profile. It also tasted great and was truly a highlight of the evening. More...

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My boyfriend is vegan, and I wanted to get him a vegan cake for his birthday. I absolutely loved the cake I ordered from Alliance! Coordinating with them to customize the cake was very straightforward, the cake was delicious, and looked amazing!!! More...

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I don't usually write a review but I had to this time. Everything was "the" best. Coffee, macaroons, and the cupcakes are beyond the best. Highly recommend

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We hired Alliance Bakery for our cake and mini desserts for our wedding in June. Our 4 tier wedding cake had different flavors and fillings for each tier. We had a combination of hazlenut, vanilla, and almond cake with raspberry or strawberry preserves, and white chocolate mouse. We had red velvet cupcakes, strawberry and raspberry macarons for mini desserts.

My husband and I did notice after the fact that the design was a little off from what we decided upon. We had requested ribbon around the cake board and gold flaking. However, there was ribbon around each tier, and no gold flaking. Our florist provided floral to cascade throughout the cake. Luckily, I actually think what they gave us looks better than what we had agreed upon in the contract, despite the error. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We hired Alliance Bakery for our cake and mini desserts for our wedding in June. Our 4 tier wedding cake had different flavors and fillings for each tier. The almond and hazelnut cake were our favorites! For fillings we had combinations of raspberry preserves, strawberry preserves, and white chocolate mouse. The cake was absolutely beautiful! For mini desserts we ordered raspberry macaroons, strawberry macaroons, and red velvet cupcakes..they all were a hit! My husband and I did notice after the fact that the design was a little off from what we decided upon. We had requested ribbon around the cake board and gold flaking. As the picture shows, there was ribbon around each tier, and no gold flaking. Luckily, I actually think what they gave us looks better than what we had agreed upon, despite the lack of communication on this matter. More...

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The best bakery I have been to. I ordered a cake for a gender reveal and it was designed exactly how I wanted it and tasted amazing! ! Definitely coming back whenever I need a cake. More...

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They have the most amazing croissants and cinnamon buns! Made fresh everyday and wonderful employees. What else could you ask for from a bakery?!

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Delicious deserts and croissants!It would be even better if you also had an oat milk option for Latte:)

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Alliance is an amazing place to get your sweets. This was one of the first bakeries that we went to when we moved to Chicago, Delicious deserts and croissants! You will not be disappointed in the menu and service. They have a separate seating area which is nice and quiet. You can sit and enjoy your dessert. Recommended by locals. Services was exceptional More...

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I had a fantastic experience with Alliance! I ordered a custom cake for my sister's baby shower for ~50 people. I provided a rough idea of what I wanted and they really made it come to life! The cake was beautiful and tasted delicious. I would absolutely order from them again! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

My experience started off a little bumpy. I came in to get some information about a custom cake, and was greeted by a less than enthusiastic teen at the counter. .. sigh... I'll leave it at that because the rest of the experience was phenomenal!My friend who swears by their quality told me to overlook the first impression and email about the cake, and I'm glad I listened! I sent a picture and the lady who responded was helpful, pleasant and patient (via email and phone), answered all my questions and worked within my budget. And a month later i picked up a masterpiece that was so perfect people couldn't even believe it was a cake! It was perfect for our son's party and it tasted as good as it looked! The man who rang me out was super kind and even carried the cake to the car for me. All future special occasion cakes will come from here. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because of the teenager who almost killed the whole deal. Outside of that, I couldn't have asked for more! More...

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I love love this place every time I order a cake it's always so delicious!!!! They do an outstanding work on the cakes totally recommend this place red velvet has been my top favorite!!!

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The service was great and the baked good were even better! The macaroons were great I had the vanilla, coffee, hazelnut praline, strawberry, and salted caramel. Best ones were the vanilla and salted caramel! The oatmeal chocolate chip cookie was also great and soft. More...

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Very kind staff and great desserts. This will be my stop for macaroons from now on!

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Services was exceptional. They delivered exactly whats on my mind. I couldn't have asked for better.

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My drink was too hot. Pastries are ok.

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Came here on a Saturday. The service was very welcoming and sociable. This place has a good atmosphere.

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Decent vegan selection! Loved the cookie I tried.

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Amazing desserts!

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Great little spot in the heart of downtown Chicago. Small place with lots of character. Good selection of donuts. Solid coffee.

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Awesome s'mores torte and good coffee. They have a separate seating area which is nice and quiet. You can sit and enjoy your dessert. Recommended by locals.

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You will not be disappointed in the menu and service. Bring your appetite because portions are large. This place has great reviews for a reason.

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I ordered a Vegan Cake for my wife's Birthday and was assisted by PK! This was the best experience and most delicious Chocolate Vegan cake! Thank you Alliance for making a special birthday absolutely memorable! More...

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I came in on a Thursday and only had a vague idea that I wanted a cake based on the comic Heart and Brain. They took it and ran with it. The cake was incredible and delicious and delivered by Sunday morning at a reasonable price. Truly a neighborhood gem, I could not recommend more! More...

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Gave them a design to follow and they met it and surpassed expectations! Was informative and worked with me with all the details from the beginning to the end. Would 10/10 come back!!

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Great pastries.

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Delicious treats and coffee from a gorgeous old school bakery space. They also have a casual lounge area a few doors west, and tasting room that looks like it might be an event space, but don't quote me on that part.

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What an awesome bakery. Whether you are looking just for dessert after dinner, to take home for a few nights that week, or to get a custom cake for a birthday party or other event, Alliance is an amazing place to get your sweets. This was one of the first bakeries that we went to when we moved to Chicago, and it is still one of the best bakeries that we have been to in Chicago six years later. We just got our birthday cake for our son's birthday, and it was beyond anything that we could have expected. I took a screenshot on my phone and they perfectly replicated it onto his cake.Oh, any other things that they make that aren't sweet are delicious and so is there coffee. All around this place is great. More...

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Amazing bakery. The mini cheesecake was the best I’ve ever had!

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Delicious cupcakes, their other desserts look splendid too.

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I love the pastry selection here!

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I could eat macarons all day, they're so delicious!!

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