Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe

I’ve ordered from Jennivees on TGTG (Too Good To Go) several times in the past and this is the first time I’ve been highly unsatisfied with my order. I ordered 2 mystery bags and I received 3 boxes in total. Not sure if the cashier messed up because that is an odd number for 2 different orders. One of them wasn’t even worth it. I ordered a mango cupcake on my way out and it was tasty.

How did I not come here earlier? Their cakes are amazing!! One of the best in Chicago Scarlet red velvet cake slice is to die for. One of The best red velvet i have ever had! And their other varieties look/sound great too

If you have a sweet tooth, do yourself a flavor and check out this bakery. My goodness are the cakes from here delightful and decadent. Enjoy the atmosphere in person, order for take out, or even a custom cake. I am in love.

Everything here looked so good. I ended up getting two cupcakes: hazelnut bomb and banana biscoff. The chocolate cake was so good, it was moist and sweet. On top was a nutella mousse which was a great mousse but wish it was a buttercream. Chopped hazelnuts and chocolate chips added a nice crunch. The second cupcake, the banana biscoff was delicious. The cake was a banana bread which was also super moist and then filled with biscoff in the center. The combination was unreal but even without the biscoff the banana cake shined. Just like the other cupcake, there was a mousse which didn’t taste bad but not my preference on a cupcake. Finally, the biscoff cookie on top was soft which was expected given it being night time. While I wasn’t a fan of the mousses, the cakes were delicious and I will be back to get some of their cakes as they have a buttercream frosting which is more in my wheelhouse.

What a delightful little bakery! Upon walking in, it is such a lovely sun-lit bakery! The decor is warm and reminds me of a bakery in a studio gibli movie! The ambiance is comfy. Pleasantly, it feels open and airy, given the ceiling is a standard height. It might be because of the ample seating. The staff is welcoming and ready to help you at the counter display full of cake! I ordered the slice of mango ganache cake. It was a subtle vanilla sponge cake with a mango mousse ganache. Very light and subtle mango flavour was delightful. My only minor ding is that the cake was a touch on the dry side - resulting in a crumbling cake (as you can see in the photo of the slice - is missing its corner point). It's a personal preference but I like my cake to be more moist and springy than dry and crumbly. I'll be back to trg another - because I wonder if I maybe ate a slice from an older cake that's had a lot of slices already cut into it that may have dried it out some. Be prepared to spend about $9 a slice for their cakes. Their cupcakes are about half that price. And they have cupcake versions of the larger cakes. So that might be the way to go if you're trying to watch how much you spend. Looking forward to trying their other slices of cakes!

Jennivee's cakes are exceptional. I ordered the buko pandan cake for my best friend's bachelorette party--and could have not been more pleased with both the look of the cake and its taste. Absolutely fantastic flavor with a light, delightful texture. Honestly one of the best cakes I've ever had. You won't be disappointed with other items from Jennivee's menu either... I personally recommend the purple velvet.

Cutest bakery around with amazing flavor combinations! This new location is big, open, and super adorable. Staff is super helpful and the baked goods are so incredibly good.

The BEST bakery in Chicago! I have tried their cupcakes, cake slices, brownies, and cookies. All are decadent and excellent! Get over to Jennivee's Bakery now to satisfy your sweet tooth! Jennivee's moved last year to 2925 N. Halsted in Chicago. There is some street parking so just keep looking. Now they have coffee options so you can order pastry and a coffee / drink and have it immediately! Perfect!

I recently had a cake made by them for my birthday, and it was SOOOO GOOD! The decorations came out great, and everyone at my party loved the Chobeh Cheesecake Cake (which is chocolate and ube) a flavor combination I didn't know I needed in my life. I highly highly highly recommend this bakery because it's simply the best!!

I love this bakery. Their space is so open with a lot of tables and cute decor. The display of cupcake, cakes, and icecream is gorgeous and they even have some fun coffee options you can try. I tried the lemon cupcake and purple velvet cupcake. Both were fluffy and not too sweet. My favorite was the lemon cupcake, it had just the right amount of lemon flavors in it. Their staff was helpful. I will be back to try more of their sweet treats!

I was in the area and was excited to stop by Jennivee's new location. This new location is huge compared to the old one. The bakery case had me drooling - so many options from cupcakes, to cakes by the slice, to beautiful cakes ready to go if you need a cake for an event or party! This is the place you want to go to grab one. They also had a few other baked goods like a scone, muffins, cookies and I forget what else :) and they have a toooonnnnn of seating, so this would be a great spot to catch up with a friend - with a tea or coffee! They have coffee drinks too. I was here to treat myself and am a sucker for cake by the slice. It's not always the easiest thing to find tbh, so I loved that they had so many options. First I got the strawberry cheesecake - it's alternating layers of strawberry cake and cheesecake - and very yummy. I found the cake to be a tiny bit dry, but maybe it was just because the cheesecake was SO yummy, I wanted more of that one! The other slice was a chocolate chip cookie cake - but unfortunately it was completely dried out after 1 day, even in the fridge, and even when I tried letting it warm up a bit on the counter (still in the box they served it in). I will definitely return and suggest you check it out, too!

It's so beautiful inside!! I stopped in today for breakfast before a haircut nearby. And I am so glad I finally was able to try this place. I'm be walked by the old locations a few times and never actually went inside. Today I ordered an ube latte, a ube cupcake, a coconut and ube bar, and a bacon and egg croissant. Everything was so yummy. I had the croissant for breakfast along with the latte. And then shared the cupcake and ube bar with my family later in the day. The decor inside it so well done and there is so much space inside. Lots of tables and chairs. I interacted with two of the staff members and they were so nice and kind. Very welcoming. I will definitely be coming back. (And buying more pastries to go)

Delicious strawberry crunch cheesecake and portion with the pink cute interior. Cupcakess for days and nice traditional carrot cake flavor. Friendly over the counter staff and easy going spot.

First time coming into their new location on Halsted and it's absolutely stunning! Such a pretty bakery with plenty of cakes, cupcakes, and more. There are so many choices you can pick from hazelnut, chocolate, berries, and ube, but I always love getting their ube and mango cupcakes. Prices are reasonable, especially with the quality of desserts you get. Would love to come back to try their drinks and do some work here!

Stopped into this place as the bakery we planned on going to was closed. We wanted some sweets to end our evening. My husband left the selection up to me. So I grabbed carrot cake and red velvet for him. For me I grabbed main squeeze (lemon bar cupcake) and bad-n-bojee (chocolate and raspberry). The service was prompt and the flavor of cupcakes unique. I would definitely seek this place out to custom order a cake or cheesecake. Price on cupcakes was fair given flavor complexity. Would return to satisfy my sweet tooth any day!!!

What a cute shop in the heart of Lakeview when you need a sweet treat! This bakery has popped up on my radar for quite some time and I decided it was time to give it a try. I was thoroughly impressed with the variety of treats available in the middle of the day. This is a place you could catch up with a friend in such a unique atmosphere that's styled from the 80s. Service was quick and the owner came out to greet people. There's street parking and public transit options. When it came to the treats, I decided to try some croissants and PHEW they were just the right amount of flaky, not too doughy, and wonderfully buttery. I went with a slice of cake that wound up being four pieces for me. The cake was wonderfully moist and the cream cheese frosting was on point. I'll definitely be back for some cupcakes and other cake flavors, along with the croissants. One of those times where you can't go wrong with any option!

Cute space that's open late with really good cupcakes, coffee/tea, friendly service and lots of seating. We tried the hazelnut bomb and main squeeze, plus the freak of nature tea, which was phenomenal. Beautiful cakes for special occasions too!

Have to update my original review since they've since switched locations and wow this new one is so cute! Plenty of inside seating and love the way they decorated the interior. I happened to be nearby so swung in and decided on the orange creamsicle cupcake because I've never seen one before. In hindsight, probably not my flavor - more geared towards kids but I appreciate how many options they have ranging from cookies to cake slices and a whole drink menu too. The cupcake was really nicely packaged so that it didn't get ruined in transit. Still a 3.5 overall rating because I haven't found a baked item I love yet but that doesn't mean I won't keep trying :)

I have loved and craved Jennivee's since I first heard about it years ago. The new cafe is a welcome upgrade. The space is bigger and the location has easier parking. I don't live in Chicago anymore, but I usually stop by to get a cupcake and whatever cookies and bars they have to take home. Today my friend and I went in and had muffins and coffee in addition to a big haul to take home. I also got 2 slices to take to my family in Joliet. 5, 7, and 9 yr old kids were gobbling up the purple velvet and mango mousse cakes, and they said they liked them more than chocolate! I tell everyone who asks where to go in Chicago not to miss this place.

Jennivee's Bakery was formerly located on Sheffield, but it has been in its current location on Halsted for nearly a year now. I finally made it here the other day to pick up some goodies, and though I did not dine in I noticed the cute and spacious interior. The mango cream cake is quite yummy, a sweet and creamy slice of cake indeed but fairly light and airy too. The almond croissant was excellent, flaky but not overly sweet. I need to make a return visit soon to get some more delicious treats.

#9 for 2025 After dinner with some friends, they brought me to Jennivee's knowing full well how i love the Filipino desserts. The place is brightly lit easily seen from the street. Love the concrete ramp to get up to the elevated entrance. it builds up your anticipation that you are coming to some place special. Interesting to see gelato in a Filo bakery. The flavors tonight were rocky road, strawberry crunch, vanilla bean and blueberry lemonade. All sounded good but not what i was looking for this evening. Love the names for the cakes too like Berry Chantilly, Scarlette Cheesecake and Southern Great Cheesecake. it's the Purple Velvet that you want from here, their signature ube cake I hear is to die for. Too full from dinner, we tried a couple of their smaller offerings. The San Rival and Snowbelle. Both were good especially the San Rival. There is coffee too. A nice pairing with these beautiful and delicious desserts. I also brought back with me 3 ensamadas; regular, ube and porvolone to share with my business partners. We cut each one into 3pcs so we could each try them. All were so good and delicious. i know now i need to go back. There are many tables to sit at with friends for nice chit chats. And a few big tables for larger groups. Place is very clean, and with everything white it will be easy to notice if not. Not sure how parking can be but street parking didn't seem to be a problem.

1st time here try something new today. Good service and many tables very roomy for a cake store. The cake I picked has coconut inside which I loved it and very sweet just my personal opinion. Easy street parking.

These cakes are delicious! There's a lush, colorful array of cakes and cupcakes of chocolate, citrus and other creative varieties in the display case. The featured flavor is ube, the purple root vegetable with a Filipino edge, so that color is a highlight. Besides that, my friends enjoyed the Irish creme layer cake, which was delicious. My pistachio noir (great name!) cupcake was moist chocolate cake with a beautiful green frosting with pistachio nuts. A great flavor combination anytime! Great bakery cafe!

STALE CUPCAKES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY. VERY STALE... I live down the street in Lincoln Park and I decided to go there on Valentine's Day and I couldn't believe how hard my carrot cupcake was. The flavor was very decent but the cupcake was very hard and I love cake and I love cupcakes and I have to say this was the hardest cupcake that I've ever eaten I left your voicemail on message. Nobody returned my call. Someone later told me to email a particular email address and I did this and nobody responded. I don't think anybody gives a damn. Humility is the key to a great business. They'll never have my business again.

Jennivee's is THE spot for deliciously moist, not-too-sweet cakes in traditional and southeast asian flavors like pandan. My friends and I love surprising each other with Jennivee's for special occasions and each bite is simply joyous. My favorite flavor, pandan, is naturally subtle and can be difficult to pull off, but Jennivee's absolutely delivers the pandan cake of my dreams! The ube cake is stunning and vibrantly flavored, but not overwhelming sweet. The carrot, vanilla dulce, and strawberry flavors are also spot-on. You can order custom cakes and cupcakes online (min. 3 days ahead of pick-up time) or visit one of their two locations in Lakeview East for quick dessert. Online ordering is easy and staff were very helpful when I called ahead to confirm pickup times. Overall, I couldn't recommend Jennivee's cakes enough for your next special occasion!

So nice to see a bakery place open late at night! The pandan mango muffin (3/5) was good but I wish had a stronger pandan flavor. The mango cream cupcake (4/5) was nice and sweet! The purple velvet cupcake (3.5/5) was also good and had coconut pieces in the middle. I wish it was more ube but that's just me.

I ordered these delivery so I can't speak for the the ambiance. However, these cupcakes are the best I've had so far. I really liked the Ube one. Very good sweet treats.

Love Jennivee just as the next person! So yummy & tasty. Glad they were able to secure a new spot where they revamp it with actual seatings compared to their old spot. Everything I had so far has been delicious and true to its flavor. I prefer their cakes over cupcakes because I personally feel like it's more moist compared to their cupcakes. But the last set of cupcakes I had was actually pretty good. Only down fall is the parking situation. It's so rough finding a parking spot in that area in general. But overall super cute cafe for a date or even to grab a sweet treat just because or even for a celebration.

Such a wonderful flavor selection and quite visually appealing. Their cupcakes are so colorful. My favorite was the carrot cake, I assume cream cheese frosting? In any event, very good! My friends got me a six-pack for my birthday and I've been eating my way through them, very much the gift that keeps giving!

I didn't even know Jenivee's had a new location! Just got done with my doctors appointment across the street and had a couple hours to kill before I was expected at work. Googled coffee shops nearby and Jennivee's was literally on the corner. I've always loved their cupcakes and now they have coffee?! Sold!! The new location is so pretty! I love the decorations of the new cafe, very modern and chic! Very spacious now too with several little tables to sit down and enjoy your coffee along with your dessert/pastry. It wasn't busy when I got there around 9am on a Thursday morning. There was one woman working behind the counter who took your order and made your coffee. Waited about 5 minutes for my Ube latte and my ube ensaymada and was able to enjoy my meal while I looked at the very aesthetic cafe. The ube latte was warm and comforting, especially on a cold and blustery morning. The ensaymada had a nostalgic feel with the sugar and melted cheese on top along with the uber flavor. I didnt get their cupcakes this time around as I didn't have a car on me, but will come back soon!

Jennivee's new space is glorious! There's so much room if you want to eat in. We got a half dozen cupcakes, 2 cake slices and a cookie. The cake kept all week! Brooklyn Blackout was very chocolaty and the coconut was true to taste, and didn't taste artificial with coconut extract. I loved the bad and boujee cupcake the best! The staff was so kind and pleasant :) made for a sweet visit!

Jennivee's has just gotten sweeter with the opening of a second location, and it's everything I hoped for and more! As expected, the cakes are stunning--moist, flavorful, and decorated to perfection. Their signature cupcakes are still showstoppers. This location also has ice cream for some of their signature flavors like brooklyn blackout. There is plenty of seating and this is a perfect coworking, date night or dessert stop. I grabbed the french silk cupcake and a latte which was delicious.

Updated review- still 5 stars! Never reviewed the new location. It's very cozy and cute. Chandeliers, checkered floors, tiled ceilings, cozy wall couch section. They did a really good job on their newish location. Their amazing treat look so much better in the huge display case. Really nice sized space too. I went with the San rival and it's so delicious! Def check out their new location on Halsted!

I got a slice of the purple velvet and a cup of the drip coffee. Both were very good. The purple velvet was just the right amount of sweet, and it was so soft. This place is a great place to do some work, but it's not really set up for a bunch of laptops. There aren't that many outlets. It's a great place to catch up with friends and try out different slices though :)

Wow! The endless options of cakes and pastries is overwhelming. We decided to get the ube dark chocolate cake and definitely underestimated how large the slice would be. It was HUGE! Super rich and creamy and not too sweet at all! The ambience was also really cute we loved the service!

Extremely delicious! We love every cake they have and the costumer service is amazing

Please look at my previous reviews. It still all stands. At 8pm on this Friday night it's hoping. The cakes, cup cakes and pastries all look divine and taste just as good. Great place to hang out.

I ordered cupcakes here, and their strawberry cheesecake filling is simply amazing. You can try mango or vanilla, and the chocolate one is also incredible. This is definitely one of my favorite places to go for sweets.

Cutest bakery around with amazing flavor combinations! This new location is big, open, and super adorable. Staff is super helpful and the baked goods are so incredibly good.

I bought a cake for one of my parents' birthdays and everyone loved it! Stopped in recently to pick up cupcakes for my birthday celebration. I purchased six - purple velvet, tres leches, brooklyn blackout, black'n white, and main squeeze (lemon). Everyone again, loved them! I personally tried five out of the six cupcakes. I liked the black'n white one best - chocolate cake, vanilla swiss buttercream and dark chocolate shavings but I don't think you can wrong with any of them. The purple velvet was a bit mild, I expected to taste more of the ube flavor but still tasted good. I will be back at Jennivee's for the next birthday celebration!

Was disappointed to find out they didn't have the ferrero cake when we went there today. Tried their Guinness fudge cake and baileys Irish cream cake today...WOW. If you like chocolate, especially on the dark side, you can't go wrong with either one. The fudge was a bit too packed for me and more fudgy than cakey whereas the baileys was moist and light. Jennivee's did it again!

I had heard so much about this place. So when I was passing by and there was an open parking spot, I thought tis the time to spot by. Lived that there was a concrete ramp to the door for accessibility. They had a cute seating area with plenty of tables. It felt like a space that a little girl would love with the chandelier, pink and frills. There wasn't many people there so I was quickly helped. In deciding between the Lil Gent (carrot cake) cupcake and the raspberry pistachio, the latter was recommended. It was the prettier of the two so why not. I enjoyed the raspberry pistachio cupcake. Given the height, I used a fork to be able to get both cake and the mousse at the same time. The cake by itself was okay; not too dense, but also not a pronounced flavor profile. As a buttercream or cream cheese frosting girl, I was surprised at how much I liked the mousse. The cake, raspberry mousse and crushed pistachios paired well in a bite.

I was looking for a new bakery to try for my wife's birthday. I was getting a little bored with our current bakery. Jennivee's did not disappoint!! I ordered the 8" Scarlett Cake. The cake was one of the best we've had in a long time! Frosting was great and the cake was very moist. Can't wait to get the Ube Chiffon cake for my daughter's birthday in a couple of months. They also have a great selection of cupcakes and bars.

Yum! Excellent cupcakes! If you like Pandan you must try their Pandan cupcakes! The cake itself is Pandan with It fresh slices of coconut in the center and Pandan mousse on top with a toasted coconut garnish. Not too sweet, moist with a little chew in the center thanks to the coconut. Nice vibe. Decor is a sort of old school soda fountain chic. Music is at the right level. And the people working behind the counter are seriously adorable! Gave it an extra half star because of them. There's really nothing NOT to like about the place. Wait I'm going to go get one to go :)

I recently tried Pandan flavored treats in Thailand for the first time, so when I saw it on the menu I absolutely had to try it! The cupcake was delicious! It was very dense and moist cake, and the frosting was flavorful but not overly sweet. It is hard to find Pandan flavored treats as good as it was in Thailand but this was very good! The interior is very clean and beautiful. Plenty of seating to enjoy your treats. One cupcake was all that we had but we will definitely be back to try a cake slice and some gelato in the near future!

The cake and pastry selection here is amazingly expansive and diverse. I've never seen so many unique and creative combinations of Asian/Asian-inspired flavors before in Chicago; it's a very welcomed addition to the city! I ordered a buko pandan (pandan + coconut) cake from here 2 weeks in advance. The pick up was seamless and the cake looked and tasted great. It was perfectly moist, light, and it wasn't overly sweet. I was a fan and hope to be back again in the future to try their other smaller pastry items as well as their other flavor combinations!

Slightly overpriced. $10 for one cookie and one small cupcake. The young female with the nose ring and dark short hair was very rude. I reached for a (wrapped) chocolate chip cookie and she says "please do not touch the cookies!" Then don't display your cookies where I can reach them. I asked if there was carrot cake or brownies and she kept repeating "if you don't see it we don't have it." Thanks, I'm just asking. I'll find another bakery just as good.

Place is bright, clean and beautiful. We were the beginning of a rush. We got 7 different things not including the coffee. Server was sweet and wonderful. A couple people picked up whole cakes and the rest were getting individual yummies. This place is close to Wrigley Field and I came from the La Grange area to get this. It looked great on the website and it damn sure delivered. I think people definitely need to check out these cakes if they are all as naughty as that coconut cake.

So glad to see Jennivee's expand into a second location! The first shop has been one of my favorite bakeries for years- be it a celebration, pick-me-up cupcake, or pretty much any occasion, the time is always right for a visit. The second shop is over twice the size of the original and decorated beautifully! There is much more seating room, and customers were already chatting with friends over cupcakes on opening weekend like it was their regular spot. The pastry cases were huge and offered even more options than the original shop, including pork buns, ensaimada, and savory scones. This time, I tried the horchata and brown butter frosted banana cupcakes. Both were absolutely divine! I love how light Jennivee's signature mousse frosting is, and the horchata was no exception. The cinnamon was not too overpowering and I loved that the cake was soaked in milk to add a tres leches-like touch. The brown butter frosting on the second was a decadent buttercream, and paired so well with the nuttiness and lightly sweet banana cake. Excited to see where things go for this new outpost, and will definitely be back soon!

Variety of delicious pastries AND open late?! Ample seating and super cute interior? I didn't try their coffee but I love that it's an option. It seems like a lovely place to catch up with a friend or have a nice little reading sesh.

This might be one of the best bakeries in Chicago. I say this based on pure enjoyment, I'm no baking expert. But the cupcakes we got were just so phenomenal I can't imagine there are many places better than this. When you go, explore the huge assortment of cupcakes, get a coffee or one of the many other beverages and enjoy at one of the tables in their nice clean open seating area. I'd like to try ordering a whole cake next

Everything looked delicious! I came later on a weeknight and ordered a scoop of the hazelnut ice cream. You're able to try samples of their ice cream - I also tried their Brooklyn Blackout (chocolate) and vanilla bean ice cream. All flavors were really good. My friends recommend their cupcakes and cookies with their unique flavors. The interior is super cute and spacious. I'll have to come back to try their other goods.

Happened upon this perfect spot for a bday treat with my son and was blown away by the selection and deliciousness of their cupcakes. Adorable place, and amazing customer service as well. 10/10 will definitely return to my new favorite Chicago bakery, (regretting I didn't buy hazelnut bomb for home...)

Oh my goodness, what a fantastic bakery! I never managed to stop in at their old location, but their new location on Halsted is impressive. They have plenty of room for sitting with a cup of coffee and dessert, and large cases with their beautifully displayed bakery products. They routinely have a dozen cupcake varieties available. Unusual but delicious flavors include Mango Cream, Lil Gent (carrot, pineapple walnut), Tres Leches, Brown Butter Banana, and Purple Velvet (they're known for their ube-flavored baked goods)--and they're all beautifully decorated and fairly priced. Jennivee's also offered sky-high cake slices, brownies, cookies, ice cream and coffee drinks. You can also pre-order full-sized cakes. Everything is fresh and delicious, and the servers are friendly and delightful. This is a great place to go to relax with a treat for a while, or to take out. Go, go, go!!

Their pastries are delicious! Our cashier was really nice and helped us by providing us recommendations, they also told us about the seasonal pastries. There are tables so it's great for a hang out with friends or to sit, sip a coffee, eat a delicious cake and read a book.

I've long been a fan of the original location, but this new expanded spot is magical! They now have plenty of space for sitting to enjoy your cake, and the selections of cupcakes and cakes have increased tremendously. Plus, now they have gelato and coffee! Everything tastes as amazing as it did before, and the cake slice size appears to be just as plentiful. Overall, highly recommend and can't wait to come back!

This bakery is the bomb! A friend remarked that their Lemon Squeeze cupcakes are life changing. She wasn't wrong. The cake is most, the icing is rich, and flavor combinations give delight. And everything was beautifully decorated. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.