2. AllIAnCe BAkery
Famous For: Desserts named after Alliance employees. Each delicately balances flavor and
texture for a culinary experience unmatched in the city. As the recipient of multiple cake
competition awards and accolades, most recently the C.A.R.B.A. 2011 Bakemark Regional Cake
Decorating Competition, Alliance Bakery’s custom and 3D cakes bring life to the slightest flight
of fancy. Chocolate and sugar sculptures are available for high end events, combining form and
function into a stunning visual centerpiece that becomes an event of its own accord.
Don’t Miss: Alliance caters to those hurrying through their commute and in need of a hot
1736 West Division Street cup of Intelligentsia coffee as well as those simply looking for a comfortable space to relax in
Wicker Park, whether that be at the indoor café or the outdoor patio looking out on bustling
Chicago, IL 60622 Division Street. Ten flavors of French Macarons and morning pastries are just the thing to
773.278.0366 satisfy your sweet tooth. Alliance also offers savory options, such as sandwiches, quiches, and
croissants, which provide more than enough reason to visit this quaint storefront space. Owner
and Executive Pastry Chef Peter Rios is a veteran of the pastry world in Chicago and the winner
alliance-bakery.com of numerous national and international awards in chocolate competitions. Alliance has been
featured on the Food Network, the Cooking Channel and TLC.
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