A Taste Of Heaven
(773) 989-0151
5401 N Clark St
Chicago,
IL
60640
41.976
-87.6723
Neighborhoods: Far North Side, Ravenswood
Reviews & Ratings for A Taste Of Heaven
27 reviews
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The Very Best of the Best
by jackryan1160
November 09, 2005
I love A Taste of Heaven and have never had a stale anything there. Gorgeous cake, soup, ....... everything. Wonderful cafe.
BEST CAKES!
by marymary
June 09, 2009
Not interested in the kids controversy but will say that if you want the most memorable delicious cake order the "Janeane". Fresh berries and fresh cream and yellow cake.
I just had a party for 50 people in my backyard and ordered the "large (feeds 60)" and EVERYONE loved it and asked about it and it tasted like it was made for 6 people.
- Pros: Unbelievable cake!
- Cons: None
Brunch for sure by Sarah G. at InsiderPages
Contributor
October 29, 2008
This is a place that we find ourselves going to time and time again for brunch. it has been consistently great: service, food and atmosphere. It is a must try place if you are in the Andersonville area. I can remember when the place used to be the Balmoral Tap (good bar) but I am happy that the owners of this restaurant are doing so well. Everything there is good; they have some great variations on some basics: corn biscuits, a variety of other fresh bakery items and a laid back atmosphere. The patio is small, but the inside tables move pretty fast. Come anytime for some awesome tea and sweets.
kid discrimination
by iamamother
October 20, 2008
We are restaurant people who know how to behave, how to treat restaurant staff, and our children have visited more restaurants than most american adults have in their entire lives. Therefore, we know when we are being purposefully mistreated. When we arrived we took the kids out of the strollers before entering the small dining room, we then very politely asked if we could stash our folded strollers in an out of the way corner, we obediently sat where we were told, arranged the kids in the provided high chairs and began the long long wait. As I am very experienced in dining with children, I had crackers and toys to keep them busy and quiet; unfortunately, our best behavior was not impressive to our indifferent waitress who obviously ignored us in favor of other kid-free diners. We sat for 15 mins. after our coffee was delivered before she came to take our order. Everyone else in the dining room received their food promptly--even those who arrived after we did. We waited over 30 mins for our entrees to arrive only to have the children's food come to the table wrong. At this point the message that we were not welcome was very clear. It took nearly 30 more minutes for the children to receive their food. They had devoured most of my entree and by the time their food arrived they, understandably, wanted out. I felt so badly for my kids who were being so good for the more than an hour it took for them to get the food I ordered for them.
I will never go back to this place and if any readers have children, I suggest all parents boycott this restaurant whether you have your kids along or not!! Parents have a hard enough time trying to raise good kids, we do not deserve discrimination and retribution for simply having minors as dinner companions. The great food is not worth the mean spirited service.
Chidren in public
by chiquita62
May 22, 2007
Just want to comment on the rowdy children controversy. I applaud the owner in making a point that parents should control their children in public. It isn't a matter of a non-parent giving advise on child rearing, it is a matter of respect for other patrons. Although I wasn't in this particular place, a recent experience in a Forest park restaurant makes me eager to share my thoughts. Parents: your children are just not that cute to other people, PERIOD! Loud noises, throwing food, crying for prolonged periods, etc., is annoying and irritating to other customers who are eating out for a pleasant experience. When your children misbehave, please take them outside, or home. It doesn't mean you are a bad person, or that your child is bad, maybe just having a bad time at the moment. But we don't need to be a part of that. Show your child respect by removing him/her immediately. That's probably why they cry and act up in the first place. Lashing out at the owner or other customers is just misplaced anger.
Average at best, all around
by prettyhot
January 08, 2007
This is a teeny-tiny place that needs to boost their attitude and service to customers. You could stand at the counter for a good 5 minutes before someone says "hi". The whole control your children thing is fine, i understand that-but maybe they need to work on their attitude first. It goes a long way, because I wont go bacnot only because the desserts are pretentiously overpriced, the service I've received there MORE than once leaft a bad taste in my mouth.
The employees are rather stuffy and the desserts are not worth the price.
Why, I can go to the more friendly "Sweet occasions" down the street and be greeted with a smile, cakes not as expensive (who cares if the Alliance makes them, I love the Alliance)
and more comfortable seating.
Unattended children will be sold.
by surrealist17
December 06, 2005
Perhaps another sign would help. Bravo to you. The cupcake was delicious also!
User review by mabouche
by mabouche
December 06, 2005
The only reason to go to is for the CARROT CAKE! The best in the Chicago or New York! It's been consistently consist in texture, look, feel, & taste! Makes you want to take your slice & go home to have sex . . . anywhere you please!! The carrot cake is superior! All the other desserts are just that, the carrot cake beats them all and stands alone. Go early because if you don't see any in the case, you'll know I've been there before you & taken the last slice . . . or cake. He does sell the whole cake in two sizes: small & large!! You've been warned!! Call days in advance to get this cake or you'll be without!! (smile)
- Pros: Great desserts, Nice neighborhood, Nice eating outside
- Cons: Pricey, Not for children, Parking is tricky
Home Schooling
by gigiwright
December 06, 2005
Having been a waitress and a patron, I have witnessed on many occasions children behaving poorly. I often wonder, Whos the Parent, the child, or the adult? On numerous occasions as a waitress I watched children smearing jelly, or whatever else they had available on the walls, tables, windows -- and sometimes, each other. I had all I could take one day, I finally asked the parents to be parents to their children.
Parents, you need to know one thing. Kids only do, what you allow them to do. So, start taking responsibility and stop with all of the excuses.
- Pros: Dan McCauley
- Cons: Children Misbehaving
pastry problems
by maryhen
November 15, 2005
Recently the pasty quality at Taste of Heaven seems to have taken a dive. I've kept going back thinking it was just a temporary problem, but last week both the cake slice and cupcake i tried were stale, had a heavy, coarse, unpleasant crumb, and a faint taste of refrigerator. Together they cost a little under $10 and they got throw out after a few bites. I would still go to TOH for coffee and sandwiches in their nice sunny space
Great bakery by Christopher M. at InsiderPages
Contributor
November 15, 2005
So they dont do wedding cakes, but they seem to do just about everything else and thats pretty nice! Very convenient location on Clark, easy access by bus. I sampled some of their baked goods and found them to be wonderful and fresh, display items regularly rotating throughout the day. The staff was friendly enough, dont expect too much though. Prices were on the expensive side for even basic items, this is to be expected though with the quality of the goods. Can be very busy around holidays with orders, get in early.
