Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe
Bakery · Lakeview East ·
Filipino-American bakery offering ube, mango, and pandan cakes
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Filipino-American bakery offering ube, mango, and pandan cakes
"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
"This charming café and bakery is located just off of 35th street in Bronzeville and has a full menu of breakfast items and regular bakery favorites, as well as three vegan options. Their vegan chocolate chip and shortbread cookies are a delightful treat to bring along with you down the street to Lake Michigan, but their vegan banana pudding jar is really the first thing you should try. Layered in an 8oz glass mason jar are banana bread, coconut whipped cream, banana pudding, and shortbread cookie pieces. The coconut cream is smooth, and the pudding layer is rich with a banana flavor that isn’t overwhelming. Dare I say, this dessert may even have the power to convert the strongest of banana haters." - cyd seifert
"This all-day bakery and cafe serves fantastic Filipino and American-inspired sweets. 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, ready to send you into the worst case of decision paralysis you’ll have all year. And if that weren’t enough, there are creative seasonal specialties and gelato too. Luckily, there’s plenty of seating to spread out with a big order. One visit is all it takes to understand why Jennivee’s is one of the best bakeries in Chicago." - Veda Kilaru
"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