chicago bakeries

Chocolatier Heather Johnston is working to add products and earn kosher certification.

The latest player in the fried pastry game is coated in a maple glaze and topped with bacon.

Former employees of the Gold Coast hotel will reunite Sunday over retro desserts.

Dave and Megan Miller sold their stake to partner Michael Ciapciak and plan to open their own shop.

The Logan Square shop is expanding with mail-order service, classes and a "pie cafeteria."

The Logan Square resident has an Indiegogo campaign and a pop-up market series to get the word out.

Even workers at the Gold Coast shop can't tell the gluten-free goodies from the regular ones, owner says.

Dan Cohen will sign copies of "The Macaroon Bible" and serve samples at J.P. Graziano.

The limited-edition treats will be for sale from noon to 10 p.m. Thursday at both Black Dog locations.

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater needed treats for its fall production, and the Loop bakery delivered.

Firecakes and Glazed and Infused offer special doughnuts for customers with late-night cravings.    

Jeffrey Hallenbeck, a self-taught baker and croissant specialist, has settled on an 18th Street space.

Customers who fork over the dough — $25 a month — can count on a different loaf each week.