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Aug 2010  |  By Mibs  |  Comments (0)

Make It Better Guide to Bakeries

TAGS: bakery guide, suburban Chicago bakeries, Chicago cupcakes, wedding cake, birthday cake

There is something for everyone at a bakery.

Maybe you're a cupcake kind of gal. Your husband prefers a marble rye. And the kids? It's all about the sprinkled doughnuts. Whatever the craving, Chicago's northern suburbs boast some of the best bakeries around.

Here's a guide that includes features on local bakeries, information on where to find them and even a few books if you want to keep the baking in your kitchen:

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Make It Better Resources

Bagel Bin
Deerfield

Bennison's Bakery
Evanston

The Bent Fork
Highwood

Deerfields Bakery
Deerfield

Fraiche
Evanston

Great Harvest Bread Co.
Evanston

Heavenly Earth Bread Co.
Wilmette

Il Mulino
Highwood

Once Upon a Bagel
Highland Park

Rose's Wheat-Free Bakery
Evanston

For a comprehensive list of north suburban bakeries, visit our Better List.

Books

The Food Allergy Mama's Baking Book
Kelly Rudnicki

Hello, Cupcake!: Irresistibly Playful Creations Anyone Can Make
Karen Tack, Alan Richardson

Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients
Jeff Hertzberg, M.D., Zoe Francois