Beth’s Little Bakeshop

The quality of ingredients used make this place head and shoulders above other bakeries I’ve tried. The macaroons are amazing. Try the salted chocolate chip cookie. Great croissants. The monkey bread is fabulous. And the employees are nice too. I’m a fan. Love having this place in my neighborhood!

I have not yet visited the actual shop, but I have eaten the delicious and unusual pastries. These generous business owners regularly donate their unsold pastries to the Hospitality Center for the Homeless in Evanston (where I work), and even deliver the pastries personally, climbing up the stairs with boxes of goodies and a big smile! What a gift to the homeless and hungry in Evanston! Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kindness and generosity!

It’s cute! It’s little… really little. It’s your neighborhood corner bakery. It’s where you might stop on the way to the train in the morning, after visiting the Evanston Art Center, or after a random exploration like Dan C.
Cozy with goods baked onsite daily (with the exception of the bagels), Beth’s serves specialty pastries like fruit tarts and macarons, along with sweet rolls, muffins, and cookies. They also serve Intelligentsia coffee. It’s counter service only, as you won’t find any seating, so if it’s your coffee/​muffin stop in the morning, I’d leave yourself enough time to make sure you don’t miss the train. I’m not certain how busy it gets in there from walk by foot traffic.
The blueberry muffin had whole blueberries in it. It was hearty and not your typical fall-​apart-​after-​one-​bite muffin (much appreciated). Definitely a muffin without all the extra crumbs. The cinnamon sweet roll was yummy and exactly what I expected. It was hard to eat in the wrapping that it came in though, but that made it last longer.
If I’m in the neighborhood I would stop in again for sure. It’s intimate, like being in a private kitchen, but it’s a little on the pricey side. You will pay for the extra love and care that goes into the baking.

Cute little bakery that smells amazing. Ordered 8 macaroons. They are $ 2 a piece but totally worth it. They are bigger in size than other place and taste amazing

I walked in looking for cookies and found ‘em – a peanut butter cup variety for my wife and a chocolate chip/​oatmeal/​coconut for me. They must have known that I was coming, because those are three of my favorite things which I have never seen combined into a cookie before. It was very good – not the best cookie of my generation, but still very good.
I also tried a sample of sea-​salt foccaccia bread which tells me that their breads and savory items must be first-​rate.
But I’m a sweets guy, so when I stopped back in, it was for more cookies. We tried the salted chocolate chunk which was right on. I liked the scones as well, but the best thing in the shop must be the monkey danish. I don’t know exactly how it’s made, but it is sort of a combination of cheese danish and cinnamon roll. Eat it with a cup of tea for maximum enjoyment. What I appreciate about these items is that «Beth» (or whoever is doing the baking) uses a judicious hand with the sugar scoop. Nothing is overpoweringly sweet, just enough.
They have a lot of other stuff, regular danishes and cupcakes and so forth. If you make periodic visits to Evanston Hospital like I have been recently, this is a perfect spot to add a little sweet treat to your medical errands. Or really, if you are in the area for any reason whatsoever.

I’ve never written a Unilocal review before but this place motivates me to change that. The quiche was amazing-​one of the best I’ve ever had. They make all of their own pastries on location too. The staff is warm and friendly, very humble and unpushy. Cute décor and good atmosphere. An Evanston must.

How wonderful to have a European bake shop right in Evanston! The care, quality and taste cannot be beat. The brownies are heavenly, as are the fruit tarts and eclairs!
The prices are fair given the quality. You get what you pay for.
Just tried the Ham and Cheese Croissant — wow!
Amazing. Go there. Today!

Was looking for a place to grab a treat on my mom’s b-​day and came across this amazing place. You get your food almost immediatley, everything is all natural, and they have breakfast options!!! It feels like you’re in a pastry shop in Paris! Overall, its a great place to get a nice treat.

Beth’s is dangerously delicious and the staff warm and welcoming. I am amazed by the fact that there are ALWAYS patrons waiting to buy goods– regardless of time of day (don’t worry– the wait moves quickly!). I would love to post a recommendation or a favorite– but everything is good. (But if I had to pick just one– the sea salt Carmel chocolate cupcake is phenomenal).

There are a few times I hesitate writing a review because I want to keep the place a secret but this is too good! This is finest bakery on the Northshore. Best croissants I’ve had outside France. The hand pies go fast. Get there early!

Melt in your mouth delicious! The chocolate caramel tart was a real treat. They really know how to make a crust! Also, try the hand tossed blueberry pie. Not too sweet! Just right.

This place is amazing!!! My girlfriends & I went in for an afternoon treat, and we were immediately very warmly greeted. Everyone was so sweet with suggestions of their favorite goodie, as there was SO much to choose from. I purchased macarons & a cupcake. The cupcake is to die for — salted caramel. The macarons were assorted, and my husband went nuts over the birthday cake one!!! We have never had anything so delicious!!! And I also used the restroom, so to the unhappy visitor, I’m sorry you missed out!!! It is a very clean restroom, and large!!! I was pleasantly surprised!!! From what I understand, it’s only for customers. Allowing everyone to use it as a public restroom would be too much. There’s always a Starbucks down the street… ;) After we purchased our goodies, we were warmly greeted by Beth herself. She seems to take great pride in the shop, and everything in it!!! Wonderful wonderful wonderful time! Will definitely be back!!!

So good. The little butter cakes are amazing. Looks like a little cupcake without frosting, so very good. The brownies are incredible. Very rich and dense like a flourless chocolate cake, and not very sweet, which i love, as most brownies at other places are too sugary sweet for me. Very very good. Both highly recommended. Brownies were wrapped in ‘saran wrap’ kind of clear food wrap, might be a little cuter in a cute cellophane or wax paper bag or something, but… the tastes is what counts, right? and they are delicious!

I love baked goods. And I really love bakeries that take pride in making things from scratch as Beth’s Little Bakeshop does. It’s a little bit more money than some of the other bakeries in the area, but it is worth every penny because Beth’s doesn’t cut corners like some of them do.
Since they opened, we’ve been sampling our way around the breakfast treats – the scones, the raspberry danish, the savory spinach danish, the muffins, the croissants, the frittatas, and most importantly the monkey danish. A resounding «Yes» to all of them. Really great stuff.
«Yes» to the home-​style but classy atmosphere.
«Yes» to the friendly service.
«Yes» to the Intelligentsia coffee.
«Yes» to an ever-​changing variety of treats for me to try. And when I actually save room for dessert I’m sure those treats will be wonderful too. :-)

Love exploring Chicago and when I come upon a new coffee shop on a Saturday afternoon, it’s grand. When they don’t have a RESTROOM it’s absolutely absurd. This place is okay. So many great coffee shops in Chicago/​Evanston, so don’t waste your time.

This is really a little bakeshop! It is extremely cute and small as advertised in the title. After a few hours of biking, my girlfriend and I parked our bikes near the central metra station and came in for some treats. I ordered a lemon bar and she had a cranberry almond scone, total about $ 6 with tax. It was on the border of a little too pricey, but the portion and taste was very satisfying. I usually don’t eat lemon bars, but this was probably the best I ever had. I am also not a big fan of scones, but his had great texture and was enjoyable to eat.
If there was a suggestion, I hope they could have a designated place to eat outside of the shop. I should have asked the cashier (I think it was Beth), but we walked outside to a bench west of the station to eat. I highly recommend supporting local, and Beth’s is a prime reason why I support this shop!

Fantastic croissant! Buttery, flaky, and utterly delicious. They also serve Intelligentsia coffee so you can’t go wrong there. They did a great job with the interior giving it a nice quaint, comfortable feel. Well done.

I bought pie sized fruit and lemon tarts for a thesis defense party. Both were excellent, but the lemon tart deserves special mention. I don’t know what was done to seer the cream atop the tart, but it was mind boggling good. Everyone as the event commented on how much they liked the desserts and I have confidently pointed them to Beth’s Little Bakeshop for their own purchases. I look very much forward to taking my friends there.

I am new to Evanston and found Beth’s Little Bakeshop while just walking around. Well I am glad I did! The first day I took home a banana muffin and a foccacia bread. It was so delicious I had to go back with my husband this morning. The monkey bread danish is the most delicious breakfast pastry I have ever had! The ham and cheese croissants are excellent. The pastries and cakes look like they belong in a magazine. The presentation of all of the items is exceptional. I actually met Beth and she told me they just opened the shop 3 weeks ago! She is delightful and I am certain soon enough the line will be around the corner to taste her treats!

Beth’s Little Bake Shop has superb breakfast pastries, brownies, tarts, cakes, breads, and coffee drinks. That should just about cover it… right? Not really, because you must experience yourself – this one of a kind bakery where everything is baked in-​house. From the moment you walk in the door, you certainly understand that Beth has built this business with love, talent, and great attention to detail. It is all beautiful to behold!