Bennison's Bakery

Ed Grochowiak

3 years ago

Bennison’s has been a standard tradition in Evanston for years and now I understand why. From the moment you walk in the front door you feel like you are being transported to yesteryear! The staff is friendly and kind. All of the sweets and treats were perfect choices. The macaroons were lovely as well. We sat outside on the patio and took in the day. We will definitely be back sometime soon.

Jason Franzke

2 years ago

Stopped by Bennison's after seeing their very prominent and classic neon sign on the corner. The bakery really has an impressive selection of breads, cakes, cookies, and pastries available for purchase. I ended up getting a 6-pack of cheddar scallion biscuits (which were super delicious warmed up) and some Italian cookies. Everything was truly great and I will definitely be back again!

Rye

3 years ago

Such a fantastic, cute little bakery to go to. My partner and I buy pastries like croissants, donuts and muffins pretty often. (especially their spinach and feta croissants, and maple longjones) They also have different stuff they bake weekly to experiment with, like everything cream cheese croissants, jalapeño cheddar sourdough, and other yummy goods. We also get our sourdough bread and ciabatta loafs here almost weekly. There is almost nothing here you could get that isn’t delicious. I recommend their cannolis and fruit tarts as well for desserts. This place is for both locals and tourists. The staff is welcoming, and friendly. I would drive across the city if that's what it took to get goods from here. If you enjoy homemade bread, pastries and such, this is the place to go.

Danielle Moore

year ago

Huge thanks to Bennison's Bakery for donating their delicious croissants to my Spanish class! Everyone absolutely loved them—flaky, buttery, and perfectly baked. Your generosity made our lesson extra special. ¡Muchísimas gracias! 🥐💛

Vidhee Mittal

year ago

Bought an almond croissant and the flavor was yum. Service was awesome too..employees were very helpful with answering questions about items in display. Prices were reasonable for all items.

Andy & Lauren Petersen

year ago

The cutest little spot in Evanston ❤️ We ordered our wedding cake through Bennison's, and they were wonderful to work with. I wanted a small, vintage cake for my husband and I to cut at our reception, and not only did the cake we picked up match my vision- it was also so, so delicious (we did a white cake with cherry jam). Thank you, Bennison's!

Ben Guthrie

year ago

Went on a Saturday morning. Place was packed and there was nowhere to sit. Staff trying to herd people through. Stated to set an understanding of the vibe. If you don't like pressure or a little stress ordering, go somewhere with table service. We had Paczkis and Croissants. The apricot and jalapeno+everything were stunningly good both as concepts and as end results. Well worth the experience of trying to find a warm place to eat them.

Marissa Vanecko

4 months ago

I live in the area and go here quite often - it’s such a lovely place! Warm inside with a variety of wonderful baked goods. I’m actually surprised to see people complain about the price, I think they’re quite fair overall. They’re a local bakery serving treats daily since the 30’s. To me their pastries measure up! I haven’t had anything I didn’t like here: the custard morning buns are delicious, I’d highly recommend the caprese sandwich and my friends LOVED the petit fours and macaroons I brought for my birthday! And now it’s paczkis season! Can’t wait to head back in for more treats. ☺️

Austin T

4 months ago

I needed something really fast, and this bakery did not disappoint! Service was friendly and they had a wide variety of pastries that all looked delicious!

Jonathan Lee

3 months ago

A true Evanston staple. Bennison’s has been around for almost a century and has stayed true to its family-owned practices. The interior is small, but the bakery items are not. You’ll be treated to the fresh scent of bread, butter, coffee, and rich caramelization as soon as you walk through the doors marked by their bright neon sign. It’ll be hard to hold yourself back from choosing an item on every shelf. They have everything from croissants to cookies, macarons, donuts, Danishes, and more. You can also order online to pick up your order, but even when it’s busy, their ordering process is quick and efficient. Everything is freshly baked with love and attention. You can’t go wrong with their donuts and Danishes, but I still have so many other pastries to try. If you’re around for Fat Thursday season, you’ll be lucky enough to taste their famous pączkis. I tried a raspberry one, which was stuffed with an insane amount of raspberry jelly and so delicious. Another one of my favorites is their massive apple fritter; it’s apples and dough deep fried and covered in crispy glaze. What more could you ask for? Their chocolate croissant was good as well, with soft layers lined with rich chocolate throughout. I doubt you can find anything you won’t like at Bennison’s. I am positive it will continue to impress for generations of Evanstonians!