The 10 Best Bakeries in Illinois — 2026

We compared all 1733 bakeries in Illinois on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Mrs. FieldsChicago

Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9pm

(312) 655-1931 Website View listing

#2 · Sidell's BakeryQuincy

Mon-Fri 10am-2pm

(217) 214-4953 Website View listing

#3 · Baby Doll BakeryWheaton CupcakesBreadGluten-freeVegan

Wed-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm

(630) 346-1055 Website View listing

#4 · By the Dozen BakeryMachesney Park Custom cakesCookies

Tue-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 6am-2pm, Sun 6am-12pm

(815) 636-0668 Website View listing

#5 · Cadinho Bakery & CaféChicago

Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm

(773) 801-0508 Website View listing

#6 · Deerfields BakeryBuffalo Grove CupcakesCustom cakesFrenchCookiesGluten-free

Tue-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 7am-2pm

(847) 520-0068 Website View listing

#7 · Herb's BakeryElgin Custom cakes

Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat-Sun 7am-5pm

(847) 741-0249 Website View listing

#8 · Little Loaf BakehouseYorkville Custom cakesFrenchCookiesVegan

Mon-Tue 6:30am-3:30pm, Thu-Fri 6:30am-3:30pm, Sat-Sun 8am-3:30pm

(630) 381-9017 Website View listing

#9 · Scafuri BakeryChicago ItalianCookiesGluten-free

Wed-Thu 8am-4pm, Fri-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-4pm

(312) 733-8881 Website View listing

#10 · Verzênay ChicagoChicago FrenchCookies

Mon 8am-4pm, Wed-Sun 8am-4pm

(773) 799-8312 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (cupcakes, cakes, custom cakes, panadería, french, italian, asian, kolaches, cookies, bread, gluten-free, vegan, open sunday, opens early), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.