chicago eats — BLOG — LARA ALEXANDRA HANUS

Ever since the Cubs won the 2016 World Series, across Chicago, you will "Fly the W" and hear the Cubs songs everywhere. If there's one thing we can all agree on is that we can never resist a sweet treat in honor of a game, a win, or just the Cubs team spirit.

To gear up for tonight's NCLS Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, I have rounded up some of my favorite spots to hit up in Chicago for a sweet treat and celebrate! (No particular order)

The Bent Fork

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Buttercream Frosting Heaven. This Highwood bakery is known for its incredible assortment of cookies, cakes, cupcakes, bread, and more! Plus there is a fantastic antique shop connected to the bakery!

335 Waukegan Avenue Highwood, IL 60040 thebentfork.com

Jar Bar

Not only does this newly opened Northbrook staple, have cakes in the cutest little jars, whatever your heart desires from delicious salads, rice bowls, overnight oats, poke, and avocado roast! You name it, and they will have it or have it planned on the menu.

1350 Sherman Road Northbrook, IL 60062 jarbar.com

Bake Chicago

This small-batch Wicker Park bakery has an old fashion chocolate cake recipe that is always ready to be told. Also, how cute are these cubs jersey cookies?

2246 West North Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 getbakedchicago.com

Baker Boys Highland Park

The shop may look small, but the sweetness is in the air and the cupcakes are tasty. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcake you can never go wrong with either.
733 St. Johns Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 http://bakerboysbakery.com/

Sweet Mandy B's

The Lincoln Park bakery never goes wrong with a great assortment of pre and post-game treats! Such a fun seating area too.

1208 West Webster Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 sweetmandybs.co

Today is National Ice Cream Day! Yay! Did you know that it is an actual holiday though in the U.S.A? After a joint resolution in Congress, S.J. Res. 298 signed by President Ronald Reagan, on July 2, 1984 declared July as National Ice Cream Month and July 15 as National Ice Cream Day (So cool, right? )

Across the U.S, we may have TONS and TONS of options of discounts and complimentary offers upon us which are great, my hometown of Chicago is so fortunate to have delicious treat locations. Here are some of my favorites in NO PARTICULAR ORDER ;-) xo L

1) Annette's Italian Ice

Annette's may be known for its Italian Ice, but Lincoln Park's Hidden Gem off of Armitage is also home to many different flavors of Ice Cream & Fro Yo from simply Vanilla to Raspberry Chip Cheesecake! 924 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

2. George's Ice Cream & Sweets

Right on Clark in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood is the colorful sweet shop featuring Madison, Wisconsin's finest Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream known for its delicious crazy titled flavors from Halley's Comet & Kitty Kitty Bang Bang! 5306 N Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640

3. Cone Chicago Gourmet Ice Cream

Located in the West Loop neighborhood, (which is definitely the best Loop) Cone Chicago brings the combination of Irish Flair & Family Tradition Alive since opening their doors in 2013. They also offer GrubHub and UberEats specials! 1047 W. Madison St. Chicago, IL 60607

4. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Chicago

From Wizard of Oz to Fifties Nostalgia, the themed decor of this Chicago Ice Cream shop changes with the seasons! With over 32 flavors of Chocolate Shoppe Premium Ice Cream, there is definitely a flavor for all to enjoy. 5337 W Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60646

5. Dairy Star Ice Cream of Lincolnwood

Can I get a dipped cone, please? At Dairy Star, there is whatever topping or dip to have from Oreo to Birthday Cake to Blue Raspberry! Known for its delicious soft serve, shakes, and slushies in the 60712 ! 3472 W. Devon St. Lincolnwood, IL 60712