We asked both the Kidlist Facebook page and email subscribers to share their favorite places to get a birthday cake (or cupcakes) and all of the responses were awesome! So here’s the compiled list of the reader recommended best birthday cakes. Please note that we were not able to include home-based bakers in this list.*
Reader Recommended: Best Birthday Cakes and Treats
All of the following bakeries were recommended by Kidlist readers.
My Grandpa’s Store
202 N Waiola Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-2717
“Once we decide on a theme for the party, we look online for images of cakes my sons like. When I call Gina, I can tell her which cake to pull up for the “model”, and her finished product is always GORGEOUS! But any sweet-a-holic knows that it’s not just about appearances…the cake needs to taste good, too; and hers always do. Our family and friends have asked for her info time and time again because they are so impressed, and we are happy to pass it along!” -Pam
Weber’s Bakery
7055 W. Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
773-586-1234
“Our go-to is the atomic cake.” -Pam
“I live near O’Hare now, but still make the trip because their cakes are THAT good.” -Lisa
Original Rainbow Cone
9233 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-7075
“Cake from either ORC in Beverly or at the creamery in Orland.” -Pam
Sweet Ali’s
13 W 1st Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 908-7175
“Gluten-free option” -Tina
Kirschbaum’s Bakery
825 Burlington Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-2894
Orland Park Bakery
14850 South La Grange Road
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-8516
“Phenomenal! They will pretty much make anything you ask for and their pricing is the most reasonable I’ve found around!” -Claudia
Chubby Love Bake Shop
Oak Park, IL
Lezza Spumoni & Desserts
544 Spring Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-0630
“The best cannoli cakes!” -Tina
Toni Patisserie and Café
51 S Washington Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 789-2020
Sweet Mandy B’s
1208 W Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 244-1174
“It’s worth the drive! We still do it!” -Shalee
Kirsten’s Danish Bakery
94 Burr Ridge Parkway
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 655-2066
Their cakes are my favorite!!” -Susan
Oak Mill Bakery
2480 S. Wolf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 257-0990
“I had a custom birthday cake made for my daughter’s first birthday (so delicious that people took slices home after the party) and a store bought one (from them) for her second birthday. I highly recommend the custom order.” -Jill
The Cakery
937 Oak Street
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 892-0771
“My absolute favorite cakes.” -Susan
Aracelys Bakery
15 W Harris Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-1767
“The best red velvet cake on earth! My kids both love it and request it each year for their birthdays!” -Kristi
Pastel Bakery
4814 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 523-5595
Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery
various locations
“The best cupcakes are Small Cakes.” -Susan
Kramer Foods
16 Grant Square
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-0135
Whole Foods Market
various locations
“Whole Foods Market is one of the few “big” grocery stores in the area that will produce a cake without using any artificial food coloring by default, it’s not a special request. We have some friends that are allergic to blue dyes and those are in virtually everything, even white frosting. The prices are very reasonable. They cannot honor other ingredients based requests (like making a diary free cake), but will topping related requests like no peanut and nut-free.” -Steve
Berkots
various locations in the southwest suburbs
“They use a frosting called ‘bettercream’ which is a combination of whipped cream and buttercream so it’s light and perfectly sweet. Yummy!” -Kristen
Baskins Robbins
various locations
Mariano’s
various locations
“The Chicago buttercream frosting is so good, great prices, and nice selection of designs to choose from or they will create a custom design for you.” -Andrea
“Mariano’s in Westmont! Delicious, reasonably priced & super cute design options. The designers are surprisingly talented. I thought designers at a grocery store bakery may be less skilled than at a bakery but that was not the case. I brought in a photo of a Batman cake my son found online and the designer created an even better version on a sheet cake. Big hit at the party!” -Christina
“Great cake and they can do some awesome designs as well!” -Alison
“Our local Mariano’s always does a great job.” -Erin
Standard Market
locations in Westmont and Naperville
“Especially the dark chocolate layer!” -Myriah
You’ll also want to check out our Birthday Party Guide for location and entertainment options to plan amazing birthday parties for your kids!
*It is unlawful for individuals to sell baked goods from home unless they have a commercial kitchen, separate from their personal kitchen, that is licensed by the health authority of the appropriate county. Since we do not know any home-based bakers personally, we could not make an accurate assessment. If you are looking to hire a home-based baker, please verify that they work in a commercial kitchen or contact the health department.
