Bakery

Heather Kratz, who’s baked since childhood, opened her home-based business, “The Cookie Maker,” 14 years ago and sells cookies - and only cookies - directly to her customers.

Christine Pomatto of Dixon will soon be selling her sweet treats outside of her home on East Chamberlain.

Dempsey recently opened Anh’s Cakery & Cafe in the former Cups n Cakes Bakery space at 1151 Brook Forest Ave. in Shorewood.

The Cheesecake Store plans to open a Cookie Store in September as the business expands.

The Corner Grind did not previously have bakers on staff. The limited baked goods they offered were prepared by their baristas, so bakers Molly Fraser and Austin Dabbert have brought new life to the coffee shop’s menu.

For those craving a fresh cup of coffee, a grilled donut and an artisan craft, you can get all three at The Makers Cafe and Markets.

Paulie's Italian Bakery and Deli is due to open as early as this week in Woodstock Square.

Alyssa’s Home Baker is set up at her mother’s house in Blackberry Township near Geneva. The NIU junior business and marketing major does custom baking 20 to 30 hours a week.

You’ll find a delightful array of coffee shops, bakeries and cafes that will kick-start your morning on the perfect note.

Jen’s Artisan Breads – a dream that came to fruition in 2013 – moved to the former David L. Rahn Junior High School’s cafeteria Oct. 1, 2023, after five years at Pinecrest Grove.

Jen's Artisan Breads, owned by Jen Koertner, is located in the former David L. Rahn Junior High School. The Mount Morris business moved to DLR from its former location in Pinecrest Grove on Oct. 1, 2023.

The Lockport Chamber of Commerce welcomed Springview Sweets officially to the city with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday night.

Realtopia Real Estate and Springview Sweets bakery partnered on Jan. 17 to give out free brownies to the public in an effort to drive traffic and raise funds for the Lupine Montessori School's new addition.

Lockport bakeries Biteable and Springview Sweets have reached the quarter finals of "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro's Greatest Baker competition. Voting for the quarterfinal closes Thursday night.

Millstone Bakery is an artisan shop specializing in handcrafted breads and pastries.

Springview Sweets bakery owner Megan DiCaro has advanced past the first round of voting in the national "Greatest Baker" contest months after opening her Lockport bakery. Voting for the top 10 ends Thursday at 9 p.m. central time.

For an added accolade, head baker Anna Harmon is a finalist in the national ‘Greatest Baker’ competition.

Biteable bakery opened its doors in downtown Lockport in August and has already amassed fans with their bite-sized bars other baked goods.

The generations-old Vesecky's Bakery in Berwyn plans to close in the coming months.

Harner’s has a legion of loyal patrons who savor the comforting tastes of home.