Roeser's Bakery

"Classic & creative cakes, cookies & tortes from a bakery run by the same family since 1911."

Roeser's Bakery is a Chicago bakery at 3216 W. North Ave. offering custom cakes, pastries, donuts, breads, and tortes, run by the same family since 1911. Known for custom cakes built to order (wedding cakes, birthday cakes, and more), whipped cream cakes, and a broad selection of pastries, donuts, coffee cakes, and homemade ice cream. Founded in 1911 by John C. Roeser Sr., now in its fourth generation under John C. Roeser IV, and recognized by the Chicago City Council in 1996 with the designation of one block of North Avenue as 'Honorary John C. Roeser Avenue.' Based in Chicago, with a reputation that extends throughout the city and suburbs. Reviewers highlight the quality of custom cakes (including wedding cakes), the wide variety of pastries, and the ability of staff to execute inspiration photos at a high level.