The Best Wedding Cake Bakeries in Thornton, IL

“From start to finish it was an incredibly tasty process working with Jitterbug Sweets. My husband and I knew we wanted to do an alternative dessert bar for our guests and reached out to Jitterbug to begin the planning process. We started with a tasting of her many different types of chocolates and candies, deciding on different flavor and texture combos that would be allergy friendly, child friendly, and of course include our own favorites. After an hour of delicious decision making (hardest work lunch ever) we decided upon three different bites, one which Jitterbug Sweets designed especially for our wedding - a truffle featuring tart cherry cookie whipped ganache, dipped in dark. From there we determined quantity and delivery options. While we did an open buffet table, her treats would also make a great packaged gift option for guests. Overall, her treats were a hit with everyone at our reception. I'm glad we had the foresight to put a box aside for ourselves otherwise we would have been out of luck. Thank you Jitterbug for a great product and experience! Couldn't recommend her more.”

Jitterbug Sweets

Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

Starts at $100
Serves Thornton, IL

Elevate your wedding celebration with Jitterbug Sweet's exquisite, hand-crafted chocolate-dipped confections. We specialize in creating visually stunning treats that taste as divine as they look. We have the option for custom flavors perfectly tailored to your unique love story.

SJ, 3 months ago

Chibi Blooms Cafe

“Little Whisk Bakes provided excellent service and communication throughout the entire wedding planning process. Amanda was very personable and patient in working with my other vendors to ensure everything came together seamlessly. The quality of her work was exactly what I asked for - the wedding cake was beautiful and delicious. I would highly recommend Little Whisk Bakes to any couple looking for a reliable, talented, and professional wedding cakes & desserts vendor.”

Starts at $500
Serves Thornton, IL

Formerly known as Little Whisk Bakes, we have rebranded to Chibi Blooms Cafe. While our brand has grown, our heart remains the same — creating meaningful, beautifully crafted sweets for life’s most important celebrations. We continue to offer wedding cakes and curated dessert tables, alongside our signature Matcha and Vietnamese coffee service. Every recipe is perfected with intention, precision, and years of experience.

Arica, 2 years ago

Sugargoat

“The team at Sugargoat did an unbelievable job!! I asked them if the cake could match the details in my wedding dress and it was literally perfect! My guests asked us all night where the cake was from! It was sooooo good too! Faith is so talented and the whole team is so helpful!!”

Starts at $4
Serves Thornton, IL

as stephanie izard's newest concept, sugargoat is your go-to bakery and special occasion sweets shop, and is a place where our team carries out goatland's tradition of showcasing the love of fun flavor combinations. enjoy your fondest food memories turned into tasty dessert experiences and continue to make more memories enjoying sweets with friends and family!

Sydney G., 4 years ago

Hidden gem

Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream

“Some people first thought I was nuts when I said I wanted ice cream cake at my wedding. But man, am I glad I did and went with Bartleby's! Why go the traditional route when you can have ice cream instead? Rachel and team were so easy to work with. I went pretty crazy on the flavors because there were so many good options. The guests absolutely loved it and said the cake was genius! Rachel also gives great tips so we didn't have any problems with it melting before it was given to our guests, and there are plenty of options for guests with dietary restrictions. If I could do it all over, I would eat more of the ice cream cake - hah!”

Starts at $64
Serves Thornton, IL
Offer

Our fresh, custom, elegantly decorated ice cream wedding cakes are like no other dessert option in Chicago! I have been creating ice cream cakes for decades and have been serving wedding customers in Chicago since 2019, first through Bartleby's Ice Cream Cakes online and since 2024 from the Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream shop. With my many years of experience providing wedding cakes of all sizes, flavors, and designs and in all kinds of venues and weather, you can be sure that your Bartleby's cake will be beautiful, structurally sound, and delicious!

Ariana P., 7 months ago

Alliance Bakery

Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Starts at $175
Serves Thornton, IL

We are a team of talented Pastry Chefs and Cake decorators. We provide desserts, occasion cakes and Weddings cakes to Hotels, resturants and catering companies. We create long lasting relationships with customers. It starts with your first order of cakes or desserts.

“Alliance was so easy to work with and created a truly gorgeous and delicious wedding cake. The at-home tasting was a fun little date night, and the ordering process was seamless. On our wedding day everything arrived exactly as planned, and our cake was absolutely stunning and everyone loved it. Already counting down the days to eat the piece we have stashed in the freezer for our first anniversary!”

Megan D., 6 months ago

Molly's Cupcakes

Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

Starts at $3
Serves Thornton, IL

Welcome to Molly's Cupcakes! Ms. Molly was my third-grade teacher. Whenever my classmates or I had a birthday, she would bake us cupcakes. She had her special recipe for chocolate and vanilla cupcakes. In honor of Molly and as a way to help our kids and community, a portion of our profits is donated directly to schools in our community. Every time you eat a cupcake or sip a latte, you help our kids. So eat up!

“Molly's Cupcakes was a delight to work with for our wedding! Their communication style was very responsive and organized throughout the planning process, which we greatly appreciated during the hectic wedding preparations. The cupcakes they created for our big day were simply delicious and a true crowd favorite amongst our guests - we heard raving reviews from multiple people about how tasty they were! We had three flavors (red velvet, chocolate, and peach cobbler) and they all turned out incredibly moist and flavorful. Molly's also handled the delivery and set-up with total ease. Overall, we were thrilled that we chose Molly's to provide the cupcakes for our wedding - their team was a dream to work with and their products brought so much joy to our guests. We would enthusiastically recommend them to any engaged couple looking for a talented, responsive baker to contribute something sweet to their special day!”

Heather D., 2 years ago

What's for Tea? Cake and Bakery

Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Starts at $40
Serves Thornton, IL

Hello and welcome to What’s for Tea? Cake and Bakery! When I was designing where I wanted to go with this company, I knew I wanted things to be fresh and delicious, as well as beautiful. As the daughter of a British man, tea time has always been held in high regard, and the down to earth community around good food was always the most important thing. So here, I want to put my best efforts to help create something that tastes as memorable as it looks.

“Their cakes are so beautiful and delicious. I highly recommend them for any and all occasions.”

Leo L., a year ago

Windy City Cookies

Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Starts at $4 per serving
Serves Thornton, IL

Hello future brides! I'm Audrey O'Shanna, owner and operator of Windy City Cookies. I specialize in custom sugar cookies. From favors to bachelorette parties, showers, and every event in-between. I love taking your vision and bringing it to life in the most delicious way! Fun fact about me, I took 1st place in the pastry division at "The Chicago's Best Baker" competition in 2018!

“We had Windy City Cookies make these beautiful cookies for a graduation party. They were the perfect graduation theme cookies , and I asked her to individually wrap them with for me. They were beautiful—everyone loved them! I heard from reliable sources that they tasted delicious, too. Sadly, I did not have any of the cookies for myself. Hopefully next time!”

Jennifer Lentine, 5 years ago

Cart Delights

“I tried their gelato at a quince expo and it honestly stood out right away. The setup looked beautiful, eye catching and the gelato tasted amazing—it genuinely felt like something you’d get in Italy. The team was also great to interact with, and the whole process felt very simple and smooth. Would definitely recommend.”

Starts at $32,500
Serves Thornton, IL

At Cart Delights, we believe the sweetest moments of a celebration are often the simplest ones sharing something special with the people you love. We’re passionate about crafting gelato and creating experiences that feel warm, elegant, and memorable. Our carts are designed to blend seamlessly into your event, offering a refined and interactive dessert moment your guests will truly enjoy. For us, it’s not just about serving gelato—it’s about being part of moments that matter.

Raquel Martinez G., 20 days ago

Candyality - Specialize in Candy Buffets

“I'm a planner and reached out to Candyality for one of my client's weddings - they absolutely killed it. The process was so smooth - they were very helpful and responsive - and everyone was thrilled on the wedding day.”

Starts at $8
Serves Thornton, IL

We are a Black and Latina-owned business located in Lakeview. Our candy store has been beloved by Chicagoans for the last 16 years. Our store offers a vast selection of over 1,000 candies, gourmet chocolates and freshly made popcorn. Make your wedding or special event sweeter with unique party favors or a candy buffet from Candyality! We will work within your budget to create your desired party favors or candy buffet and will handle transportation and set-up. Contact us for a personalized quote today!

Jen G., 2 years ago

Elisa’s Cake by the #Pound

“Elisa's Cake by the Pound was a fantastic choice for our wedding cake. Their communication throughout the process was prompt and consistent, which put us at ease. The quality of their work was exceptional - the cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious. We only needed a small cake for our wedding, and they were very accommodating, offering the perfect sized cake for a reasonable price. It exceeded our expectations and our guests raved about how great it tasted. We highly recommend Elisa's Cake by the Pound for any couple's wedding dessert needs.”

Starts at $300
Serves Thornton, IL

I am a self-taught home baker and proud mother of one. My journey began as a paralegal, but everything changed when I baked and decorated my first cake in 2014 for Ella's 4th birthday. I wanted to create a memorable experience for her party, and little did I know it would ignite a deep passion within me. Soon I found myself baking for friends & family. Before I knew it, I had developed a substantial customer base. Over the years, I have come to realize that baking is a pure and simple expression of love and joy for others. In January 2020, I made the bold decision to follow my passion and pursue my dreams in the world of baking.

Tai W., a year ago

Coco & Eve Custom Cakes

“My fiancé, now husband, worked with Charlene and May May to design our wedding cake this past January. We couldn't be more pleased! Communication was a breeze, and our ideas, along with Coco & Eve's suggestions resulted in an absolutely stunning cake! Charlene suggested some design ideas to compliment our Sophisticated Disney theme while also using a custom monogram we designed. The best part was finally getting to eat the cake! We chose two flavors for our cake; bottom & top tiers (anniversary tier) were a Vanilla cake, layer of Biscoff cookie butter, with Biscoff buttercream and the middle tier was Ube cake, Ube mousse, and Ube buttercream. We would highly recommend Coco & Eve Custom Cakes! Thank you for making our special day that much more special, and tasty!”

Starts at $400
Serves Thornton, IL

At Coco & Eve, we are a Chicago-based bakery specializing in custom cakes and amazing desserts to celebrate all the special moments in your life… from weddings, birthdays, graduations, showers, and more. If you are looking for something custom-designed, as well as beautiful and delicious, we’d love to help you! Every cake we make is passionately baked from scratch. We over 15+ years of experience in our respective field.

Chrissy & N., 4 years ago

Offbeat Macarons & Sweets

“I've ordered their macarons several times and they never disappoint! Pistachio and coconut are my favorite but honestly... I haven't tried one I didn't like. The cupcakes are dynamite too!”

Starts at $4
Serves Thornton, IL

We are a small, husband-and-wife bakery that specializes in boutique macarons, cakes, and pies. We're located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago and serve the city as well as the surrounding Chicagoland area.

Mark, a year ago

Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream & Board Game Cafe

“Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream & Board Game Cafe was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. Their communication was quick, concise, and effective throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work and overall value was formal, fun, and professional. They provided on-the-spot ice cream that was absolutely delicious, and their staff served every bite with a smile, making my guests feel excited to try their products. I would book them a million times over if I could - they truly cater to the needs of the event and are flexible with flavors. The consistency, taste, and overall experience of having them at our wedding really brought a smile to my guests and myself. I cannot recommend Nitro Nostalgia enough!”

Starts at $560
Serves Thornton, IL

💍 Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream & Board Game Café brings a whimsical, interactive dessert experience to your wedding! Based in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, we specialize in made-to-order, made-from-scratch ice cream using liquid nitrogen for a fun, fog-filled show that ends with the creamiest scoops imaginable—offered in both dairy and vegan options.

Andrea B., 3 months ago

Black Dog Gelato

“We had a wonderful experience working with Black Dog Gelato! We had a cart at our wedding and our guests absolutely loved it. We were able to accommodate a variety of dietary needs and flavor preferences. It was perfect for our July wedding. The team at Black Dog was helpful and professional throughout the process and it was a pleasure working with them. I highly recommend Black Dog Gelato!”

Serves Thornton, IL

Black Dog Gelato is a local gelato shop that features Chef driven flavors. A nod to traditional style ice cream, Black Dog takes Chicago Style Gelato to a whole new level. We spin our gelato fresh everyday and are constantly changing flavors with the seasons. Unexpected and wonderful, BDG is truly a delight.

Cara B., 3 years ago

Schiller's Cookie Company

Jesse's Gelato

Starts at $700
Serves Thornton, IL
Offer

Serving freshly scooped gelato, out of our beautifully designed cart. We create a memorable, interactive experience that everyone will be talking about for years to come. Jesse's Gelato offers all inclusive packages that include unlimited servings and so much more! Catering mainly to the Chicagoland area.

Sugar Realm Bakery

Starts at $50
Serves Thornton, IL

We are a small woman & LGBTQ+ owned business in Ravenswood, Chicago. We opened for business on February 1st, 2021. Everything you see here is handmade by us! It’s our mission to offer delicious cookies & pastries in flavors you can’t get anywhere else! We're proud to use the highest quality ingredients in all of our small-batch desserts, which are made fresh to order. We put lots of love and careful attention into each and every product we carry. We hope you enjoy our creations as much as we enjoy bringing them to you!!!

Starts at $60
Serves Thornton, IL

Schiller's Cookie Company is a home bakery, offering delicious vanilla sugar cookies for events of all sizes. We are two sisters, with the passion and drive to bring edible art to our community. For over two years, we've been customizing vanilla sugar cookies for friends and family. We've taken the time to perfect our art and we're ready to share it with the world!

A Little More Cookie

Starts at $60
Serves Thornton, IL

A Little More Cookie specializes in hand-painted watercolor botanicals on iced shortbread cookies. Every cookie is it's own work of edible art! We use a second generation family recipe so your cookies will taste as good as they look!

“A seamless (and delicious) experience working with the Milk Bar team on desserts for our wedding day — 10/10 recommend for any special event!”

Dipsy Desserts

Serves Thornton, IL

You know the song. Everyone screams for ice cream. Why not have an awesome, custom ice cream cart at your next event? With Dipsy Desserts, you can even include a custom note on every bar. Your guests will be able to choose from a ton of toppings to create their perfect ice cream treat. And for those who want something other than ice cream, we offer churros, waffles, fruit, and lots of other dippables! Have guests with food allergies or diet restrictions? We can accommodate them!

Armanda Bakery

Serves Thornton, IL

ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,ugiljkm,

Hidden gem

Milk Bar

Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)

Starts at $300
Serves Thornton, IL

Milk Bar is a sweet (and occasionally savory) shop that’s been turning familiar treats upside down and on their heads, shaking up the dessert scene since 2008. Bon Appetit magazine called us “one of the most exciting bakeries in the country.” But you can literally just call us Milk Bar. We’re not big on feeding the hype beast. But we’re super into feeding our flavorful treats to those who crave the unexpected.

Sarah, 3 years ago

“I first found out about Delish Cakes at a wedding expo in Rosemont. I do not remember if the samples there were mini cup cakes or something else, but they were DELICIOUS! I reached out to Delish Cakes to do my wedding cake and loved that we we were able to do a tasting (you take a container home to sample different a few flavored cakes, frostings & fillings), although it was not free. Communication usually was not an issue. We were very happy with how our wedding cake turned out & are excited to have more for our 1st anniversary.”

Delish Cakes

Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)

Starts at $30
Serves Thornton, IL

Delish Cakes started in 2010 out of Alicia's family home. It quickly outgrew the house and a storefront was born shortly after! Delish Cakes will be 11 years old in August of 2021. Delish Cakes creates custom cakes and sweets for any occasion, and we love to make each order just as special as the clients who order them! Everything is created in small batches and made just for you. We do Cakes, cake pops, custom sugar cookies, sweet tables, cupcakes and more.

Nicole L., 6 months ago

“Sweet Temptations was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding cake. Their communication throughout the entire process was easy, reliable, and smooth. The level of hardwork, effort, and dedication they put into crafting our stunning two-tiered cake with a delicious chocolate pistachio filling was evident in the final result. They even went the extra mile to drive down to our wedding venue to deliver the cake, and all of our guests raved about how incredible it looked and tasted. We couldn't have asked for a better bakery to help make our special day even sweeter.”

Sweet Temptations

Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)

Starts at $126
Serves Thornton, IL

I am a home baker. Based in Bloomingdale IL . My business model is to get to know my clients to have a better understanding of what type of cakes they like. Then I sketch few cake options for them around their budget. This allows me to give a complete customized cake that represents their individuality. My clients mix and match cake flavors and fillings, or choose from the popular combinations I offer. I would love to work with you for your special day. You can contact me for more information!

Sarah N., 7 months ago

My Cake Lady

“Miriam is amazing! She was so easy to work with and made a delicious and beautiful cake! She brought our vision to life and the cake was one of the best I’ve ever had. The tasting process was so fun too, she delivered the flavors to our house! Can’t thank her enough! We will be back for all our cake needs!”

Serves Thornton, IL

With a passion for baking and a love for crafting unique treats, My Cakel Lady is here to help you celebrate your special moments with a custom cake. We work closely with our clients to bring their visions to life.

Lexi P., a year ago

Let Them Eat Cakes

“Ava was so amazing! She arrived with the cake on time to the venue and it was beautiful! Everyone raved the whole night about how delicious it was. Her communication was wonderful and she was really reasonably priced!”

Starts at $48
Serves Thornton, IL

Let Them Eat Cakes aspires to make your sweets as unique and memorable as your wedding day. I believe that your dessert is a way to tie your whole wedding day together and treat yourself and all your guests to a dessert that you and your partner find most sweet. Whether you want an elegant tiered wedding cake or a pastry table, or you and your partner love pies and enjoy a pie bar, Let Them Eat Cakes will make a dessert that perfectly reflects your love story and wedding day.

Jaclyn G., 4 months ago

“Nadiya created the most magical Harry Potter inspired wedding cake we could have dreamed of. From our first tasting to the final reveal, the entire experience felt thoughtful, creative and enchanting. She took every idea we shared and turned it into something far more beautiful than we imagined. The cake itself was pure magic. The hand painted Forbidden Forest, the white stag Patronus, the elegant gold detailing, the “Always” inscription and the Golden Snitch on top all came together so perfectly. It truly felt like a piece of the wizarding world brought to life in the most elegant way. On top of being stunning, the cake was completely gluten free for my allergy and still tasted absolutely incredible. Our guests were amazed that something so beautiful could also taste so good. People are still talking about it. Seeing the cake on our wedding day was a moment I will never forget. Nadiya’s talent, care and attention to detail made the entire experience unforgettable. We are so grateful for the magic she created and for giving us a cake that was meaningful, delicious and everything we hoped for. Thank you, Nadiya, for bringing our vision to life so perfectly.”

Nadiya's Cupcakes

Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Starts at $640
Serves Thornton, IL
Offer

Custom wedding cakes for Chicago couples who want something artful, meaningful, and unmistakably their own. At Nadiya’s Cupcakes, we design refined, story-driven wedding cakes that feel personal, never pulled from a catalog. Each cake begins with a thoughtful conversation and unfolds into a design that reflects your celebration, your heritage, and the emotion of your day.

Crystal T., 5 months ago

“Bella Rosa is the best! Fresh piped Cannoli on site! They have a great set up and are lovely to work with!”

Bella Rosa Cannoli

Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

Starts at $500
Serves Thornton, IL

How do you make your wonderful event FAVOLOSO? Just add any of our Bella Rosa Cannoli services! Traditional and specialty fillings created by Chef Franco Contaldo with unique presentations that are sure to enhance your guests experience. We make them... just for you!

Molly F., 5 months ago