Fat Peach Bakery — Restaurant in Chicago

If you've been to a lot of bakeries, or patisseries the most common trope is the sweetness of the pastry you have, many times overtly sweet and for a long time it feels like the standard to let the sweetness overtake all other components, after all it is a pastry. Fat Peach says differently and I think for the first time, I've had a variety of pastries and loved them all for differing merits. The strawberry croissant has a silk, luscious strawberry cream filling that is balanced between the strawberry forward flavor and the richness of the cream, the croissants crust integrity is not jeopardized at all. The black sesame and banana choux pastry much like the strawberry croissant, is promoting the banana flavor and is perfectly balanced. Pain au chocolat, my benchmark and my favorite, executed beautifully here, pristine layers of laminated pastry with a great crisp outside and a delectable chew on the inside, and the cherry on top that other shops don't do right, the chocolate on the inside is melted slightly. One of my favorites done so well. The surprising pastry and dark horse for my favorite was the mango tart pastry. This was a killer that I am craving a day later, a creamy tart with visible vanilla beans topped with a semi sour mango puree. This is something else, if you see this on display you really got to try it. Finally one of my favorite desserts, basque cheesecake, often seen as the lazy man's cheesecake because of its preparation, this old favorite of mine is basically perfect. The inside is creamy and lush, while the outside has a wonderful caramelized crust, with a strawberry crumble topping surrounding. Absolutely delectable. I really have no complaints here only praises, everything I got was balanced perfectly and contrasted very well, nothing killed me with sweetness or overwhelming power, just subtle pushes of the pastries strongest suits. The best pastry shop I've been to in a...

Fat Peach Bakery was the perfect way to start our morning, cozy, welcoming, and already buzzing with the comforting scent of fresh pastries. We were the first ones in line that day, and to our surprise and delight, our coffee was on the house, a small gesture that set a warm tone for the experience. The atmosphere was bright but relaxed, with soft morning light filtering in through the windows, the gentle hum of music playing in the background, and display cases full of baked goods that looked almost too pretty to eat.

As soon as we stepped inside, the smell of butter, sugar, and toasted flour wrapped around us like a blanket. There were so many tempting choices, from fruit danishes to savory galettes, but I decided to start with something familiar: the chocolate croissant.

This croissant was pure perfection. The exterior was golden and beautifully blistered, with a delicate shatter as I bit into it. Each crisp layer gave way to airy, buttery dough on the inside, so light it practically melted on the tongue. The center was filled with rich dark chocolate, still slightly warm, velvety, and just the right balance of sweet and bitter. It wasn’t overloaded; the chocolate tucked neatly within the folds, offering just enough indulgence to complement the pastry without overpowering it.

It reminded me of early mornings in Italy, where bakeries are part of the rhythm of daily life. That level of craftsmanship isn’t easy to find, but Fat Peach nails it. If you're looking to treat yourself to a breakfast that feels special, this is the spot. I can't wait to come back and try something new, though it’ll be hard to top...

I’ve been wanting to visit Fat Peach Bakery for a long time, but everything sells out so quickly. That’s why you need to come early. However, I was lucky today and found seven different pastries available. I tried three of them, and I must say, everything looked amazing and tasted good.

Overall, I think the bakery lacks certain facilities. For instance, there should definitely be proper mugs instead of paper cups for enjoying the experience fully. The quality of the products here truly deserves that. There are no porcelain plates either, but they’re still at the beginning of their journey, so maybe in the future. of course, they all have extra time and budget! They’re in beginning of the process.

Another thing is that the only drink option available is coffee, though the lady kindly asked me what I’d prefer other than coffee. She mentioned that they plan to expand the options in the future, which is great. I think they should include Earl Grey or a few non-caffeinated drinks.

When I arrived, all three tables were full. Later, the lady didn’t have much time to clean the tables, which isn’t a big deal for me. However, I believe the atmosphere of the place should align with the quality of the products they offer.

I tried the favorite item recommended by both the customers and the lady. Generally, I find the American palate too sweet, and it often dominates other flavors. For example, when you eat a cinnamon roll, you want to taste the cinnamon, but all I could taste...