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Jennivee's Bakery is a charming, LGBTQ-friendly spot in Lakeview known for its delightful Filipino-inspired treats, including the must-try Purple Velvet cake.
"Ultra-moist ube chiffon cakes, fluffy mango cream cupcakes frosted with mango mousse, and sans rival bars with chewy layers of cashew meringue line the large display case at Jennivee’s in Lakeview. And if that weren’t enough cause for the year’s worst bout of decision paralysis, there are creative seasonal specialties and gelato too. This spot bakes Filipino and American-inspired sweets like Jimi Hendrix rips guitar solos: flawlessly." - veda kilaru, john ringor
"The second location of this bakery is larger and louder, with delicious cupcakes, cookies, and more. Jennivee’s used purple ube before others latched on to the Filipino yam, and the custom cakes are delectable." - Ashok Selvam
"A second location of Jennivee’s, one of the best bakeries in the city, opened in Lakeview. Expect the same American and Filipino-inspired cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and cakes as the original spot, plus an all-day cafe offering breakfast and brunch options. " - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
"Jennivee’s Bakery is a lauded late-night local sweets spot known for its decadent cupcakes, cookies, and custom cakes. The original bakery, which opened in 2017, embraced a range of Filipino flavors, including ube. It originally stayed open until 2 a.m., now closing at 11 p.m. It has become a popular spot, especially during Pride, for its rainbow cupcakes and trans pride cupcakes." - Naomi Waxman
"Jennivee’s is a small counter-service bakery cafe in Lakeview that has delicious cupcakes and “sky-high” cake slices, all of which are nicely balanced with richness and sweetness. The options in the shop’s large glass case change daily, but you can count on ube making an appearance, as in the airy, bright purple layered cake with coconut strings. Jennivee’s is mostly a take-out operation that’s casual like a living room, with only a few seats inside (including a golden couch). But when it’s warmer, they have some chairs out front so you can enjoy a coffee and a Mississippi Mud cupcake while getting in some quality neighborhood people-watching." - Nick Allen
