(773) 935-4166
2142 West Roscoe
(Hamilton Avenue)
Chicago,
IL
60618
41.9104
-87.6759
Neighborhoods: Wicker Park, West Side
What People Are Saying About Sweet Thang **CLOSED**
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The room is brightly decorated with red and black tables and chairs, along with whimsical fringed light fixtures and colorful paintings on the walls. Customers admire the cases filled with tempting cakes and pastries before placing an order at the counter; selections are delivered to the tables by the charming (and often French-speaking) staff. Favorite items include ham and cheese croissants, quiche and panini sandwiches.
01/25/09
Sweet Thang Broke My Heart Twice, But I Still Keep Going Back...
by Kimbrozia at Citysearch
Sweet thang has broken my heart twice by failing to deliver on orders that I have placed. This is a classic dilemma between exceptional food and poor business sense. I ordered weeks in advance for my husband's 30th bday, and by some lack of organization and misunderstanding of the date on the order form, NOTHING was ready when I went to pick up the treats I had so tenderly and delightfully chosen. But they refunded a portion of my money and gave me what they had in stock for the party. Brokenhearted, I vowed to not return, but the pastries called to me and I tried again with a friend's bridal shower. Once again, I was disappointed...this time they apologized, refunded my money AND gave me my choice of substitutions. Obviously the organization and customer service leaves much to be desired, nevertheless they remain the most authentic delicious french pasty shop in the city of chicago. And despite the disappointments, I remain in love with the craftsmanship and artistry of Sweet Thang Bakery.
- Pros: Best French Pastries in the land...
- Cons: if you're ordering, be extra careful, get a copy, confirm a week before and follow up again and maybe you'll succeed in getting what you ordered...
03/17/08
Best Croissants in Chicago!
by gabynunezcrain at Citysearch
I love their almond croissants, I drive up north just to have one. The French speaking employees are a wonderful touch. You will not be disappointed!
- Pros: Pastries
- Cons: Parking
12/23/07
Understated
by finallife2004 at Citysearch
This hole in the wall pastry shop has amazing food everytime I visit. The servers are friendly and even remember my name and my regular order: A double espresso, toasted chocolate croissant, tomato basil quiche, and a chocolate mousse cake with raspberries. I would never expect such a warm place to be so tiny and not packed all the time. I visited France a few years ago and desperately desired to visit again and when I walked in, I heard a mix of French and Arabic music that gave me that authentic French feel, spoke French with the counter person, and when I first tasted the croissant, I knew I was in the right place.
- Pros: Amazing food, warm atmosphere, REAL French people.
- Cons: parking, can get very busy at times
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