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Flourish Bakery Cafe - CLOSED
Categories: Restaurants American (New) Food Bakeries Food Coffee & Tea American (New), Bakeries, Coffee & Tea [Edit]
1138 W Bryn Mawr Ave(between United States Highway 14 & Broadway St)
Chicago, IL 60660
Neighborhood: Edgewater
(773) 271-2253
- Nearest Transit:
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Bryn Mawr (Red Line)
Berwyn (Red Line)
Thorndale (Red Line)
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dessert, Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
190 reviews for Flourish Bakery Cafe
Review Highlights
"The Boston cream pies and mini 4" cupcakes are awesome."
(in 51 reviews)
"Tried red velvet cake here one time."
(in 7 reviews)
"The metropolis is always good."
(in 24 reviews)
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190 reviews in English
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Review from Leanne A.
9/1/2011
Five stars for their sourdough. I have a huge weakness for anything sour, and their dense, squishy loaves of this bread really deliver. In college I worked at a bakery and was super spoiled by daily made bread. Now, it's a treat to buy bakery bread.
So Flourish is where you should pick up your bread. I have to pull myself away from Flourish when I'm done with church choir every sunday, because I will eat a loaf of this stuff in two days by myself.
My breakfast sandwich was good, but not remarkable.
My lack of star is due to the atmosphere, which I found uncomfortable. I didn't even want to stay to eat my sandwich. :( -
Review from Sharee M.
10/29/2011
So the cupcakes were ok...
I tried Flourish about twice. I always got a cupcake when went and it was ok. Sweet and yummy. Too bad this place is closed. It appears many people liked this place in Edgewater. -
Review from Jim S.
Chicago, IL
9/24/2011
Pastries are pretty good overall but one really stands out: try the Monkey Bread -- it's yummy.
Too bad the crappy U.S. Economy caused this place to shut it's doors on 9/11/2011. -
Review from Matt M.
8/23/2011
If it were slightly cheaper and I actually liked cake, I would give it 5 stars.
Either way, you will love the red velvet if have a soft spot in your heart for the stuff. They make mini-cakes which seem to be very unique and popular.
The big tip here, is to call and order ahead so the stuff you want is there. -
Review from Ayako M.
Updated - 6/24/2011
Okay, I'm getting won over (again).
The cake donuts are off the chain...seriously.
The soy hot chocolate has me hooked.
I'm starting to hit up this place 2-3 times a week now. Definitely improving!Listed in: My Neighborhood
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5/3/2011
There is some seriously damn good bread being baked here. I'm sure it's terrible for me but the… Read more »
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Review from dan h.
7/31/2011 4 photos
Stop #14 on my "Eating my way through Chicago/St. Louis and possibly doing other things on this trip Summer Tour 2011" found me looking for breakfast again. I hadn't been eating breakfast out much on this midwest tour, but on this morning it was time to find some. This place was just down the street from my friends place and it was on the way to the train to get me back downtown. Plus my other friend mentioned it as a place I might want to try. Done and done.
I was immediately greeted upon walking in by the nice woman at the counter. Originally I thought I might just get some kind of pastry or something, but then decided to go with a breakfast sandwich. After looking at the menu for too long (decisions, decisions) I ordered a Cappy Egg and Cheese Panini ($4.50). Cappy for those not in the know is Capicola. For those in the know, skip that last sentence. Along with that I figured I'd have an iced coffee as the day promised to be another hot one.
The sandwich came out nice and hot and with a side of fresh fruit salad. The coffee was not as cold as I would've liked, but if I remember there was a soda machine with ice in it and I'm not quite sure why I didn't get any. Completely my fault.
The pastries and such over at the counter looked really good. Friendly service here. People sitting around on a weekday with their laptops open. Your typical coffee house/cafe kind of crowd. Big space. AC. What more could you need?
Flourish is a nice place to wile away a few hours and escape the heat (in the summer) in the Edgewater neighborhood. -
Review from Carolynne M.
Chicago, IL
4/19/2011
There is nothing I hate more than having to do multiple boring errands on a chilly, raw, rainy day. By the time I got over to this neighborhood it was 1pm, and I was tired and hungry. I had always passed by the funky little awning that framed this cafe, and decided today was the day I would check it out.
And I am so glad I did! Walking in to a cheery red and yellow space, complete with vaulted ceilings and a smell of fresh brewed coffee. I placed my order with a very pleasant older lady who was all too happy to answer my questions and make suggestions. I walked out with a sandwich, coffee and a tiny lemon cupcake.
The coffee and cupcake were wonderful and I must remember this place just for these items. The sandwich was humongous (and for $7 I guess it should be), but I wouldn't order it again. The bread was huge and fluffy and had a sort of eggy sweetness to it that was just OK. I think the real reason to go here is the sweets and the bread, and the sandwiches are sort of an add-on idea. There is a "make your own" sandwich option, and maybe customization is the way to go instead?
Anyway there is quite a bit of seating and I can see coming back here to sip coffee while people watching outside. Cute place Flourish! -
Review from Maria C.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 5/9/2011 16 Check-ins Here
Ok. This place and I have a love/hate relationship.
I went today and had a german chocolate cupcake and let me tell you... I can go back every day and have one. Very moist, with coconut topping and chocolate shavings. Wow..2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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4/28/2011
So I have gone back several times and always have something wrong with the place. They never seem… Read more »
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Review from Alice Y.
Chicago, IL
3/12/2011
Came here with a Plum District deal for their homemade bread, which ended up just being so-so. It was definitely on the harder side, not fluffy and soft on the inside like I expected. The multigrain was packed with nuts and stuff. The cranberry, which they only make certain days and often run out of, ended up not being sweet like banana bread, which was disappointing for me. It was more like regular bread, with cranberries embedded.
The other desserts, and even the French bread they had, looked delicious, though I can't tell you how they taste. But I wouldn't come just for the bread. -
Review from Aimee R.
Chicago, IL
5/14/2011
EXCELLENT BREAD. Their bread smelled delicious. I got a cinnamon raisin roll and it was very tasty.
AWESOME CUPCAKES. I also bought a few cupcakes and they were yum! They had fillings and the frosting was unique. They were a bit messy to eat because of the filling.
GREAT SERVICE. They are so friendly! -
Review from a. g.
Chicago, IL
1/19/2011
This is a pretty good place to come study, do work, and have some good pastries. I especially like the chocolate chip walnut cookies (so does my fiancee who has said that those are some of the best cookies she has ever tasted--I agree).
I tried one of their sandwiches, grilled chicken with sprouts on whole wheat. The bread was not as fresh as I would've wanted it to be. Nothing worse to me than having a fight with my sandwich; meat and cheese kept sliding off the bread; bread kept breaking off in pieces--a fight I was destined to lose on all fronts. That was my first time ordering a sandwich and probably the last time.
Other than the sandwich, though, I like coming here to do my business because it is relatively quite, especially before and after lunch hour. -
Review from Disa J.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 3/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Time to update my review since I just had a second visit. The coffee is great here, so it's something you can count on. The woman at the cash register is so nice and sweet, never mind that she takes her time she's just sweet and may be the owner taking good care of herself and her business. I had another breakfast panini like I had last time because I remember that I liked it.
This time it was a bit dry. I ordered the bacon one, and last time it was the sausage so maybe that's the difference. I like that it comes with a bit of fruit. It's a nice touch and a nice low cost brekkie. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. I actually missed my red line stop and got off to walk a few blocks tracking back. I took my time and had a coffee.
Great clean and spacious bathroom. The thing I would recommend is the coffee and the baked goods look fab. I didn't try them but next time I think I'll skip the breakfast panini and just go for something sweet. Another thing I would be willing to try is the bread. It's probably not the most outstanding but above par. That's just a guess!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/29/2011
I was waiting on a friend when I walked in and discovered this bakery. I decided to have a quick… Read more »
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Review from Lyla C.
Chicago, IL
3/22/2011
Flourish is super awesome, run by a great people who make good food.
Cupcakes are just the right consistency, bread is delicious and everything is always fresh.
soup gets only 3.5 stars some days, and mini cheesecakes leave something to be desired.
Full Disclosure: my husband works there, and I love the new owners Ed and Allison are great people. -
Review from Alejandro S.
Cook, IL
3/7/2011
If you check my profile, you'll see that I'm not much of a yelper when is time to do ratings and/or write reviews but, the same time I tried my panini I thought: I have to "yelp" this place.
Quiet, clean, organized and somehow it has a very familiar atmosphere. Service is great, very kind and helpful ladies and you'll find a good variety of delicious breakfast and marvelous treats to tease and please yourself. It's a shame I don't have four stomachs like cows. -
Review from Katie S.
Chicago, IL
2/8/2011
The triple chocolate cake with ganache is AWESOME!!
They don't have it all the time so its kind of luck of the draw. The other bakery items I have tried are just average or slightly above; except the chocolate walnut cookies which are pretty tasty. -
Review from Patrick H.
Chicago, IL
9/11/2011
I'm bumming so bad... I understand today was their last day! Love their Spinach and cheese crossiant. Cherry and cheese crossiant too! Damn I'll miss this place
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Review from Marvin G.
Chicago, IL
9/7/2011
I like how the baker make a lot of goodies.. but to be honest it's a bit pricey! But well it's worth it tho.. I always have the German chocolate and Red velvet cupcakes here.. and aside from eating some there making sure to have so to go as well! Living at polish village and going to edgewater for a cupcake is somewhat a lot of effort so might as well be worth it!
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Review from Michelle M.
Chicago, IL
7/28/2010
It was lunch time for me and since I was in the neighborhood I decided to stop by. I ordered a ham and Swiss sandwich on wheat bread with the potato salad as my side. The sandwich was very good but the potato salad wasn't all that great.
Since this is all I ordered can't really tell you anything else about the goods they offer. The service was good and the place was clean. We'll stop by again some time. -
Review from Michelle O.
Chicago, IL
11/29/2010
Pros: Baked goods YUM! Bread and DELICIOUS coffee.
Cons: I would give them five stars, but I have to agree a bit with some of the other reviewers on slow service. Sometimes they are on the ball and more than one person is working, but most of the time it is just one person and they don't multi-task well. -
Review from Mike P.
7/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Go to spot for Mandy B level cupcakes in Uptown. Great cake and coffee too.
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Review from Hales L.
Chicago, IL
10/4/2010
Been here on several occasions to study. It reminds me of a retro lunch room. There are plenty of seating here, so it's good to come here and get some work done (free wi-fi). The tables are kind of close to each other though, so once while I was there, I overheard a whole conversation between 3 guys (and I swear I'm not a nosy gal).
First time I came, I wasn't sure what to get, so the guy behind the counter helped me with a drink, and it was far beyond what I expected. Some flavor shot with coffee over ice, plus whipped cream on top really makes for a good drink. I haven't tried any of their cupcakes, but their monkey bread is decent. I always eye their red velvet cupcake, but have enough self restraint not to get one, or five.
I think Yelp has the wrong hours listed, at least for Sundays. They're actually closed at 5, not 6. Plenty of pay for parking around the block. Definitely a good place to have in the neighborhood. -
Review from Mel A.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 7/18/2011
I have been there 3 times over the last 2 weeks wanting a Tuna Wrap. Each time they are either out of tuna or wraps:( Prior to this time frame I would go once in awhile and they would be out of one or the other. Just wish they'd keep their stock consistent or remove "wraps" altogether so I know not to go there anymore.
Listed in: My Neighborhood
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10/16/2010
Two complaints. Service is slooooowww-slow-slow. It takes at least 15 minutes for a panini and 10… Read more »
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Review from Caroline M.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 3/17/2010 2 photos
Yes, I still get their mini cakes. However, when I have a taste for something other than cake, I get a chocolate chip cookie.
Boring, you say?
NO WAY.
This thing is delicious. Soft, buttery, studded with a lot of chocolate chips. And, oh yeah, huge! One time the counter guy offered me a cherry rosemary cookie, which was quite tasty, but honestly, chocolate chip is where it's at!Listed in: Addicted to Carbs, Addicted to Sugar
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9/17/2009
Sometimes a gal needs a cupcake for whatever reason. My reason = a recent split :( Following my… Read more »
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Review from Gabriela J.
Chicago, IL
7/13/2011
I love this bakery . Cakes are great.
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Review from Halleh C.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 8/12/2010
This is an update since my last visit, in which I was DESPERATE to try their ham and cheese croissant. EPIC FAIL. Probably the biggest let down in ham and cheese croissant history.
I dream of the asian run "do-nut" shop near my moms house in california where there are actually ham slices and lovely swiss or some sort of white cheese all up in there..for under $3!!
This croissant (dry) had chopped up bits (and i mean BITS) of ham, and a baby amount of cheese. For nearly $4, I was extremely dissapointed, and my hangover sho wasn't even close to being cured.
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7/5/2010
I got the waldorf chicken salad sandwich on multi grain bread. It was really tasty and fresh. I… Read more »
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Review from Sharon L.
Chicago, IL
7/30/2010
My review concerns the changes that are new as of August 4th. Flourish recently underwent a change in ownership and, as is his right, he has made some changes to his business. Most of the changes are good, some I have to take issue with. Hence I am updating my initial review.
The staff is wonderful, particularly Jen and Susie. You are well taken care of here, who remember whether you like your spinach and cheese croissant warmed (it's the best in the city, BTW), and they bring your order to you. It's what kept me coming to Flourish, with the Internet connectivity being the second reason I came. I don't have Internet at home and can't afford the cable package it comes with. Hence, Flourish has been my 'home-away-from-home', and I've parted with a lot of my hard-earned cash therein.
As part of its change in ownership, Flourish recently remodeled with what at first seems to be a lovely warm, russet-toned paint and stamped foil from floors to chair rails. Upon a second look, you realize that the stamped foil covers up nearly all of the outlets where I used to plug in my laptop. Places to plug in are tough to find, but there: look under the benches to find them,
Even if your laptop battery is up to the task, the benches that have replaced the wallside chairs are uncomfortable. If I had come to eat a yummy sandwich or quiche rather than surf the 'net, these benches place me too high above the table: lowering them might make the setting one where I will linger over the delicious food. Classics like the aforementioned croissants, cookies and breads remain. New pastries, like the key lime tartlet, are sublime: light, airy and worthy of display in a simple obento or a fancy tea. -
Review from Malissa L.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 8/25/2010
STEP AWAY FROM THE CUPCAKES...
ok, I admit it. I like their red velvet cupcake and luv the expresso cupcake. Lemon and raspberry were ok.
And a cupcake loyalty card? sweet.
now...don't make me say it twice...1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/18/2010
Been here before and just popped in tonight and grabbed an expresso cupcake -… Read more »
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Review from Liz K.
8/15/2010
I'm sort of conflicted.
The pastries and quiche I had here were pretty good and not badly priced, but holy hell the service is so slow. I ended up waiting like 15 minutes just for my quiche to be heated and my boyfriend waited about 10 minutes for his coffee. Not that that's a deal breaker or anything but when I'm hot, tired, and hungry, I really don't want to wait that long. -
Review from Devon S.
Chicago, IL
7/2/2011
If I had written this two years ago I would have given four stars without reservations.
That was then, this is now.
There weakest link, previously, has always been there counter staff. There used to be a guy there, always wearing a bandana a la Easy Rider, who apparently thought any man who came in alone was cruising him. The good ones don't seem to stay very long. The individual who helped today I've seen at three other locations in the city (I like to frequent small niche establishments) and no longer works at those locations for a reason.
The major decline - product. Cookies arer much smaller now and no longer as well made as before. I came in today for the express purpose of purchasing fresh bread only to be told they've temporarily suspended bread making (this a bakery, mind you).
The clientele has changed as well. Today there was couple with two daughters who thought they were the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Now this is a bakery and they used to be a dime dozen fifty years ago. So real cultured and well heeled people would know to behave as in any boutique. Of course Flourish doesn't necessarily have any control over that ... -
Review from Mark K.
Chicago, IL
9/4/2010
Love Flourish, very relaxing place to do some work and have some coffee. Quiet, clean, good neutral music selection. The staff is insanely nice but not officious. Lots of tables and lots of space. Nice large window seating area. Clean bathrooms. Bottomless cups of coffee for two dollars. Daily specials. Cheap breakfasts and decently priced lunch. House baked bread.
Service can be a little slow, but not outrageous. Decor is a little generic. Could have a larger selection of baked goods. Coffee and food isn't mind-blowingly good, but it is cheap.
It's my go-to for a non-pretentious internet cafe. -
Review from Matthew S.
Chicago, IL
10/16/2008 ROTD 3/12/2009
Well well well. Flourish.
Why did I choose thee?
You were close to my house, and I'm sick of going on dates in bars. So I figured:
a)If we connected, we would both be sober...and so its more legit
b)Good lighting...no hiding signs of aging or grey hairs
c)I could drink tea
d)If the date sucked, I could run home and lock the door
e)Why not?
I thought the place was cute. The display cases were lacking in goodies. Granted, it was 430 on a Saturday. But still. Looking in the cases, I thought I might have been in London during the War.
(And yes, I do like to pretend its 1940...but not when I go out on a date)
We had good conversation, it was very quiet in there. Too quiet. I was worried someone would eavesdrop on our conversation, and I would be revealed as a desperate single man looking for love in all the wrong places.
I do say, I enjoyed their loose leaf tea selection. It was very tasty on a chilly day.
While I don't know if this was a great spot for a first date, its totally a great place to do a crossword puzzle and have some tea and a cookie.
Check it out. Better yet, ask me on a date and I'll go with you.
PS Only if you are a hot, single gay guy.Listed in: My RoTD's. hot.
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Review from Colleen C.
Brooklyn, NY
4/20/2008
Flourish has all of the makings of a really great neighborhood bakery/coffee shop hang-out. Great lofty space, cutesy decor with some funky/retro flair, large smattering of bakery options, Metropolis coffee (available in a REAL mug no less) and ample seating...
However, they fall a bit short in the execution. First of all, if one desires to be employed by a bakery, I feel they should be...happy. Sugary cupcakes, brownies, cakes, and deserts in general warrant and produce smiles. These guys acted like they were being forced to deal with us (the only 2 in the store) and for a moment I thought "oh they must be closing." Well, no they were open for about 2 more hours...they were just curmudgeonly. Booo!
Secondly, the coffee bar was a fantastic mess. Coffee spills everywhere, empty packets of sugar dotting the counter, half and half haphazardly strewn about. This leads me to ask, "what exactly DOES the staff do here?" As, they are certainly not 1. worried about helping customers or 2. keeping things tidy.
Thirdly, my 7-layer bar was crusty and dry. Not so good, though of course I ate the whole thing because if I don't finish dessert the oceans will dry up, and that would be a travesty. Ok, no maybe not but I don't like to tempt fate.
Fourthly, no free Wifi. C'mon, that is the easiest thing a place can do to attract people to come and hang out. They do have "pay" wifi, which I think is actually worse than having none at all. It makes you..Starbucks.
So, basically I've concluded Flourish has potential but if they want to make it they need to hire some fresh, happy faces, clean up the coffee bar, make sure the stuff is up to snuff and get a freakin' router for free internet. Bam, there ya go...business plan in a nutshell.Listed in: Bakery Makery., The edge., Bryn Mawr Red Line
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Review from Danielle C.
Chicago, IL
3/24/2008
I am in Ur lobby eatn Ur red velvet cupcake! This text kicked me into flash speed- an incredible accomplishment.
On the weekends and my days off, I am lazy. I am never quick, fast, speedy, or alert in the mornings, but on the weekends, this goes to another extreme. We are talking about REALLY lazy. Like- it can take an hour for me to figure out if I want to wear jeans. This weekend a friend and I decided to get out and go thrift shopping. She is aware of my inability to get moving and knew I needed some time to get my butt in gear. I had to get dressed and walk the dog. We agreed on an hour lag time. She went to flourish and picked up cupcakes for nutrition and walked over.
I got the text and it speeded me into high gear! The dog was walked- I was presentable in record time, racing downstairs (did not even take the elevator) to claim my prize!
Why?
A FRESH. Soft. CREAMY. RICH. red velvet cupcake from Flourish- with Cream Cheese icing on the top was waiting for me. They are awesome.
So, my friends, take heed! If you are trying to speed me up, this works! -
Review from Nilda R.
Chicago, IL
4/16/2008
This place is kind of jokey. They charge too much for the level of quality and service they're willing to offer.
Breads are good, but it looks like you need to get there early. And on payday. It didn't help when people started squawking about vegan baked goods, but obviously that doesn't count against Flourish. They'll make 'em, but you have to place a substantial order.
They serve Metropolis coffee, and sometimes it's not been sitting too long, so I'll continue to wander in once in awhile.Listed in: The Next Big Thing, Liquid Speed
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Review from Mark C.
Chicago, IL
7/8/2011
I've been here a few times and enjoyed the quiche and sweets, but I stopped in recently for some bread...
...TOO BAD! There's no bread at this bakery! I shouldn't say there was zero bread, they had one loaf of a chocolate cherry bread...which wasn't going to work for my sandwiches.
I don't know why they didn't have bread, and I didn't get an explanation. I would normally rate them higher, but this was a bummer. -
Review from David R.
Updated - 3/10/2009 1 photo
After the ordeal that I went through with this place in my whoopie pie quest (see previous update), I was chagrined to walk in two of the last three Sundays to find a whole basketful of the things. So even though they made me a giant one before (see photo), I wanted to try the regular whoopie pies.
First off, they have "flavors." I am a whoopie pie purist and do not accept "flavors" of whoopie pies. Even my favorite place to get them back home has pumpkin, mint, etc but I shun them. Actually...in the middle of writing that sentence, I just remembered that I tried a mint one last summer because I am a sucker for anything chocolate/mint. So, my standards aren't what they once were. Never mind.
Flourish sells regular whoopie pies plus ones with chocolate icing and peanut butter icing. I admit to buying a double-chocolate one in a(nother) moment of weakness. The regular whoopie pie is DAMN close to the real thing for which I have been searching all over Chicago. The icing is a little stiff and not sugary enough, but the cake is very, very close. It's the texture which is so wrong among all these local whoopie-pie makers, but Flourish's is very nearly the exact right density. So chalk this up as an A- whoopie pie. Hooray!Listed in: In Search Of...Whoopie Pies
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10/14/2008
I was ready to downgrade Flourish to three stars but I'm keeping them at four because of customer… Read more »
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Review from W.I.N. A.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 11/29/2008
Update on my update: I'm now a semi-regular customer, for better (so TASTY) and worse (my ass, it GROWS!).
If you can get into this place before noon, you will find a treasure trove of fresh, mouthwatering baked goods, including seasonally-decorated sugar cookies, pretty, mini-versions of their delicious cakes, a couple of pies, and some damn fine monkey bread. Because this is a cafe as well as a bake shop (and as such, they keep cafe hours rather than limited bakery hours), you may find some things are less fresh later in the day. Cookies, cake slices and cupcakes are still a treat at 8pm, but drier goods (Like scones), if they're still around, might be best left in the case.
Whenever you go, if they have those cherry rosemary cookies, get one or six. Absolutely fantastic.Listed in: Girls Weekend Stay-cation.
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12/10/2007
I actually haven't eaten in at Flourish, but the company that I work for has used the bakery for… Read more »
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Review from Allison C.
Brooklyn, NY
4/16/2008
Pastel-colored, roomy space with lots of light. Big windows for people-watching on Bryn Mawr Ave. Good coffee. Wireless internet (for a fee). Nice employees. And fabulous red velvet cupcakes and carrot cake cupcakes! The cupcakes alone are enough to lure me back, y'all.
*5/7/08 Edit* Had to deduct one star due to the awful sandwich experience I had recently. My chicken wrap was limp, soggy, and inedible. They need to make these things to order instead of letting them soak in the case all day (week?). -
Review from Gene W.
Chicago, IL
9/26/2008
Who would've guessed that one could be tempted to blow a paycheck at a bakery, while NOT stoned.
Really really really excellent cherry rosemary cookies. Never had that flavor combination before, and now that I have, I am a different man. A better man. A more satisfied man. A poorer man, living a richer life.Listed in: Favorite Places To Be A Bit…
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Review from Mill V.
Chicago, IL
4/30/2008
Can I give no stars?
I'm sorry, yes the decor is cute. It looks promising. But I ordered a piece of Chocolate Buttercream Cake and one piece of brownie for $6. Since it's in my neighborhood, looked like it was made on premise, I thought, fine. Ugh, after one bite, I wouldn't eat it if it was free. I wish I just went to Jewel and bought some cookies. The cake was so dry and BUTTERCREAM was GROSS. The texture was grainy (tisk tisk tisk, raw meringue) and where was the butter? And the brownie? Aldi's, yes the grocery store, brownie box mix kicks their ass, no, actually tears their ass up. I really wanted to like it. I'm not mad about it, just disappointed.
