Floriole Cafe & Bakery

During her years hawking French pastries at the farmers’ markets, chef Sandra Holl developed a passionate following of superfans. Those fans will no doubt be thrilled with this permanent bakery space, as will anybody else who wanders in, since these are, hands down, the best croissants in the city. Superb cakes, dreamy cream puffs, sophisticated (yet also rustic) sandwiches and insane brownies make this bakery a crucial player in Chicago’s culinary scene. Evening hours bring opportunity to enjoy Holl’s creations while sipping on wine and beer.