The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Chicago, April 2024

Southern France Patisserie

99/100 (170 ratings)

Bakeries

French

"I just recently ran across this bakery. I live 30 miles south of Chicago so for me its not a local establishment, but it is worth the visit. My..."

Rich Whitehead

"I loved everything about this place!! It should definitely be on your list if you’re visiting..."

Laura Stark Langford

"Unique pastries you will never taste anywhere else . Swedish bakery is gone after 88 years. This shop is much better, try everything , a pleasant..."

Charles Kinsey

"Oh my goodness! Stopped in the shop last weekend and sampled eight different creations. ALL were beautiful and simply AMAZING! The shop is a taste..."

Karen Tucker Oliver

"Excellent gluten-free macaroons in three varieties. Non-biased friends say everything else is, too. Thanks..."

Robert Mack

"No other Croissants compare. They are the..."

Amanda Crosas Skaloud

"If you don't eat these little works of art, you are a..."

Chad McCullough

"The phenomenal food and beautiful environment is only surpassed by the owner and Chef Amanda's warm personality and passion for delicious food! ..."

Matt Tommey

"You need to get there early if you want to get one of those croissants. Bring your sweet..."

Kip Conner

"The pastries here are AMAZING!! I loved the lemon lavender tart and the..."

Stephen Mancini

"Amazing croissants!! I can't wait to go back for..."

Mary Wozniak

"phenomenal croissants, truly mastered. compared to another chicago patisserie there is significantly more integrity, rise, and flavor. 83% milk fat..."

mikey gough

"Amazing croissants! Airy and flaky on the inside, buttery, and crusty on the outside. Perfect! Chef Amanda is very friendly...and skilled! I stop in..."

J Prince

"The pastries are so delicious! Definitely some of the best in the city. The pan au chocolate is supreme. You can tell everything is super fresh every..."

John Michael Rotello

"Best croissant I have had since I have eaten at b.patisserie in SF and that was 9 years ago. Typically selling out before 2pm y’all are the real..."

Andrea Wang

"Overall: If you love French-level croissants, don't let this little place pass you by! The good: As mentioned, the croissants are as good as you can..."

Kyle Dahl

"The best croissants I’ve had in Chicago! They are actually like French croissants, not like the typical US..."

Jason Mantzouranis

"And... i happened to be in Chicago and wanted to visit this place after watching a youtube video on Chef Amanda about croissants. Verdict : ***** I..."

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