In the heart of Bridgeport, Fat Peach Bakery dazzles with a rotating menu of exquisite pastries like strawberry croissants and chocolate almond danishes, making early visits essential for a taste of their neighborhood gem.
"A bakery co-owned by David Castillo, who is collaborating with Brick & Mortar for pastries." - Samantha Nelson
"When Fat Peach opened in Bridgeport, the customers flooded the business with lines stretching across Archer. The bakery had a tough act to follow, replacing Bridgeport Bakery, which has served the neighborhood for over 50 years. But pastry lovers have taken to the new energy, enjoying treats like strawberry-milk-filled croissants, and other treats that mix French pastry with flavors from all over the world, including some Mexican influences. Fat Peach is a unique bakery that strikes a chord with Chicagoans of all cultures." - Ashok Selvam
"Famous for its photogenic and delicious pastries such as the strawberry creme croissant." - Ashok Selvam
"Inside the former Bridgeport Bakery, Fat Peach is a new operation that differs from the previous tenant and honors the bakery culture in Mexico City. For the holidays, they’re serving a banana-hazelnut pie." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam
"A couple has taken over the former Bridgeport Bakery space and the lines have been long with customers looking for croissants, cakes, and more. Fat Peach also serves coffee from Four Letter Word. The owners say they’re inspired by bakery culture in Mexico and want to bring Chicago something different. That means folks who fetishize “old-world” bakeries might not find the bacon buns they are accustomed to, but if they open their minds they probably will find something to please their carb cravings. (Hat tip to former Chicagoist editor Chuck Sudo)" - Ashok Selvam
