Sarah's Pastries & Candies
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 664-6223
- Cross Street:
- State Street
- Directions:
- Bus: 36 to State
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 8am-7pm , Fri-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Editorial Review for Sarah's Pastries & Candies – by Fred Schlatter
In Short
The maroon awning is a beacon among high-fashion neighbors, and the only food option on Oak. A few tables up front are for quick coffee breaks. Palest pink walls are offset by chandeliers and blond wood shelves bearing handmade candies in cellophane. The slab marble service counter features display cases crammed with luscious tarts, cupcakes, quiches, breads and treats, like the signature Delight-a chocolate-enrobed cluster of almonds, roasted pistachios and crispy rice.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoSarah's used to be just West of Rush. The far smaller space allowed dogs in for quick pickups, but the larger new space is dog-free.
What to DrinkIntelligentsia coffee reigns supreme here. The special blend is rumored to be the enlightened result custom-blended by a local sommelier.
Where to SitThe outdoor patio basically triples the seating and is you best bet if the weather is nice.
User Reviews for Sarah's Pastries & Candies
04/13/2008 Posted by umconor
After travelling over two hours to visit this pastry shop, I was so disappointed by the quality of baked goods. The Chocolate cupcake was dry and the fruit slice was underbaked and not no fruit flavor. I was standing beside the cash register to pay and an sales person asked if I would like her to hold my chocolate, when I said , "No thank you", she said, "It will melt" in a very rude tone and turned her back. We tried to return the baked goods after one bite and were told that everyone else liked them and maybe we were not familiar with the taste. My friend and I are Pastry chefs!. I will never return here.
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03/27/2008 Posted by PamTac
While we simply experienced the coffee and warmth of this wonderful little candy store, we were simply overwhelmed with the direct friendliness and small-town hospitality of Sarah and her staff, whom personally came out and talked with us about her establishment. Their graciousness and hospitality were overwhelming, offering the warth of her store while we awaited the opeing for which we were town. Based simply on her hospitality, and the appealing appearance coupled with the mouth-watering aromas from her many displayed products, I will certainly include this store on my itinerary on future trips into the city and will certainly recommend her products to my friends here in LaSalle and Grundy counties.
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