Bakeries & Cafes

Discover the best bakeries and cozy cafes! Share recommendations for sweet treats, great coffee, and hidden local gems.

  • by system
    Discover the best bakeries and cozy cafes! Share recommendations for sweet treats, great coffee, and hidden local gems. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
  • by Daysha_W
    Hi, ladies! I have a small request. A friend of mine is going to open up a bakery and wanted some feedback on names. She wants to use her and her daughter's names in the name of the bakery. Here are the choices so far: Misha and Katie's Bake Shoppe Misha and Katie's Kneading Bowl […]
  • by SAHM_M
    Hi. I've been to parties where they give a cookie for a party favor, like a wedding cake cookie for a wedding and stuff like that. I would like to give butterfly shaped cookies as party favors for my daughters birthday party, and was wondering if any knows where to get those made. I live […]
  • by Lisa_W11
    Hi Moms, Wondering if anyone knows if the Upper Crust Bakery in Lisle is now closed? I keep calling and no one answers and there is no machine picking up. On that note, if they are closed, do you have any other bakery suggestions in the downers grove, lisle, woodridge, darien area? I saw another […]
  • by alo622
    My little guy will be 1 year old in a few weeks. I was thinking about getting his cake from Wegmans…has anyway gotten a first birthday cake from there? Were you pleased with the results? Thanks!! 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
  • by bmi6802
    Any suggestions of places (pref in/around McKinney) where I can buy 1-2 cupcakes/cookies that are egg, milk free before birthday parties, etc. I had a place in Plano that I used to go, but they recently closed. I have a hard time taking the kids to parties & telling them that they can't have any […]
  • by kristincolley
    Hey Mamas, Just wondering if any of you had an idea for a somewhat 'healthy' birthday cake idea? I'd love to do the Jesus birthday cake but I think for my kids it would make the most sense to do it Christmas morning and with all the family gatherings we will be at later that […]
  • by Stay_at_home_mom_M
    Do any of you know why the schools stopped allowing them? We can't think of a single reason that makes sense, but there must be some political reason behind it. Everything must be store bought now and not only does it cost a lot more but the store bought stuff doesn't taste as hood. When […]
  • by ldleonard75
    I'm hoping to find a place where to go have dessert with hubby and 16 month old. Preferably in the downtown, Highland Park, Park Cities area. Thanks 7 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
  • by toyrob_2000
    My friend want to come over after Thanksgiving to bakes x-mas cookies and a drink wine. I only know how to bake one type of homemade cookie and my family is getting tired of them because I bake them all the time…any ideas or recipes you want to share? 18 posts – 1 participant Read […]
  • by E_M1
    I belong to a Moms group in the western suburbs and I am looking for a professional cookie decorator to lead a demonstration for some of our moms – just some simple tips/advice for moms that want to make something special for their kids once in a while. I cannot offer compensation, but it would […]
  • by Bonnie_K1
    Okay, my son is turning 16 next week. I was having a friend scan a picture of my son and then use photoshop to download a hummer (which he loves) and put his face in the car and then have a set of car keys next to it and take it to BJ's and have […]
  • by lld777
    Hi Everyone, Tired of sending the usual gift for teachers, bosses, hostess gifts, neighbors? – check out www.fullcircleflavors.com They currently specialize in three fabulous gourmet cakes and send it in a awesome box. Wah-la – no more sending my 94 year old grandmother a new robe, another candle or teacher plaque for the teachers, or […]
  • by G_K
    Hi Moms! Does anyone know of a good nut-free bakery in SE MI or where I can get a nut-free cake mix? There was a great little bakery in Ann Arbor and they went out of business. Any advice would be great! 8 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
  • by Darlene_N
    I love to read but like most moms, time is of the essence. When my husband watches the kids to give me from free time, my first choice of activity is to find a great place to curl up with a book and some coffee and read. I have tried bookstores, Panera, Starbucks and Dominicks. […]
  • by jllipnik
    I'm new to town looking for a bakery in Woodbury or within 15 minutes of Woodbury that has yummy chocolate cakes with buttercream icing. It will be for a birthday party. 9 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
  • by Mimi_m
    Good morning MOMS My childs birthday party is tomorrow, and i was having a custom 3d thomas the train cake made, BUT the "cake lady" called me yesterday afternoon and told me she is ill and cannot make the cake!!! Can anyone tell me where i can get a cake this late in the game? […]
  • by missmymantodd
    Hi everyone, I just started a custom made sugar cookie business and I dont know many people here in Texas. How else do I advertise my product out to all the people here in my area? I have tried mamasource, and craigslist. Please help, and ideas are welcomed. Thanks! 1 post – 1 participant Read […]
  • by Kerri_P
    Hi there, My hubby is requesting a cherry pie for his birthday. I'm going to try to make one but need a back up. Any really good pie bakeries in the Douglas area. I'd be willing for drive 20 minutes or so to get there. Thanks. 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
  • by lisadmunoz2004
    Looking for a Cars cake of Lightining McQueen does anyone know of a good bakery or someone who bakes yummy cakes in Dallas or Garland 11 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
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