Roeser's Bakery

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Roeser’s is a true Chicago institution, serving up cakes, cookies, and sweets for over a century. Located in Humboldt Park, the shop might look unassuming from the outside, but the inside is filled with the smell of sugar and butter and nostalgia. Their custom cakes are a local favorite — always moist, flavorful, and well-decorated. The pastry case is packed with bars, cookies, Napoleons, and more. Prices are fair, and the service is efficient even when it’s busy. There’s a strong sense of community here. It’s a place where people come for birthdays, holidays, and everyday cravings. Roeser’s has that rare mix of quality, tradition, and heart that keeps people coming back.