Inside Alliance Bakery’s Long-Awaited Second Location, Now Open in West Town | Eater Chicago

"Founded in 1923, I've watched Alliance Bakery in Wicker Park help Chicagoans—including celebrities like Chance the Rapper—celebrate birthdays with intricately decorated cakes. Peter Rios purchased the bakery in 2007 and has modernized its offerings, establishing a reputation for flaky laminated croissants, bright candy-colored French macarons, and delicate creations like the Dominque, a domed melange of chocolate, vanilla, and raspberry. The Division Street storefront remains an iconic location for customers, though it lacks seating." - Naomi Waxman