5 Chicago Asian Bakeries to Put on Your Radar

Is there anything better than walking into a bakery and being hit with the smell of fresh bread and warm sugar? We don't think so. Chicago’s bakery scene is thriving right now, and the Asian-owned shops are leading the pack with flavors you just can’t find anywhere else. 

We’ve rounded up a mix of beloved go-to’s. Here are five spots you absolutely need to put on your radar right now.

SARIMA CAFE

Sarima Cafe is an essential new entry to the Chicago scene, led by Chopped winner ubair Mohajir and chef Jacob Dela Cruz, specializing in innovative Filipino and Indian fusion cuisine  like savory breakfast dosas and their signature chai donuts.

DAEJI DOUGH COMPANY

Daeji Dough Company is also an anticipated new entry in Chicago, known for its innovative, Korean-inspired fusion pastries like the sweet-savory tteokbokki-filled seaweed croissant and the bulgogi-marinated mushroom focaccia.

SWEET BEAN

Sweet Bean in the South Loop is a Taiwanese bakery known for its daily rotating selection of fresh pastries. This jack-of-all-trades café thoughtfully balances its baked goods with savory pan-Asian offerings, including dumplings and noodles.

CHIU QUON BAKERY

Chiu Quon is Chinatown's oldest Chinese bakery, proudly family-owned and built on tradition since 1986. It is a beloved Chicago institution offering traditional Hong Kong-style pastries, savory baos, and dim sum that truly taste like home.

BAO BAE BAKERY

Located in Chicago's 88 Marketplace, Bao Bae Bakery specializes in creating the 'bao made of your dreams,' offering a nostalgic and diverse selection that includes sweet and savory buns, mochi donuts, cakes, and classic egg tarts.

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We hope this list gave you some serious inspiration for your next coffee break or weekend treat run. Next time you're in the neighborhood, stop by one of these bakeries to support local and treat yourself—you definitely deserve it!

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