Blue Eyed Baker — Restaurant in Town of Aurora

I’ve been here a few times now and I do enjoy this place overall. I give it a 4/5 overall and I truly believe in them getting better in the future. So far I’ve had the following items: Matcha Latte 5/5 actually tasted like real matcha and I was very impressed, chocolate croissant 5/5 was very flakey and incredibly delicious even better than butter block in buff which should tell you something about whoever their pastry chef is! Dark roast drip coffee w oatmilk 3/5 it’s ok nothing special a little sour, light roast drip coffee (bf got and I tried) 1/5 this coffee was sour, stale and nasty. I do realize this is a bakery, but I think there should be a better emphasis and more thought put into the coffee since coffee and pastries should go hand in hand! Chicken salad sandwich 5/5 absolutely outstanding, fresh, perfect ratio between mayo and chicken and everything else, the sourdough was nearly life changing you can really taste the fermentation and it’s the best I’ve ever had, seriously. Philly cheesesteak: 3/5 it was more of a shredded beef sandwich, I think there was a singular slice of cheese on top, I really expected more from this place. If you’re going to do a Philly cheesesteak please put some more cheese on it, whoever is the taste tester is lying bc this sandwich was dry, the one redeeming quality is that the taste in seasonings is there just please add more cheese or change the name to Philly steak sandwich. Here’s where the issue starts: my boyfriend ordered the BBQ burntend pizza then the girl showed up w a bbq chicken sandwich and me, my bf, and the girl were all confused. She came back and said they only serve pizza on Fridays and Saturdays… okay thanks but why didn’t the girl taking our order tell us that instead of just putting bbq chix sandwich on our order without telling us, she didn’t even say we couldn’t order pizza lol she literally just put an entirely different order on our ticket… I just cannot make this up. Anyways the bbq chicken sandwich: 4/5 it was actually surprisingly delicious and would potentially get it again! Blueberry Lemon scone: 5/5 reminds me of my childhood and legit almost made me cry bc it’s so delicious. If you are a scone person make sure to get this if they have it, it is phenomenal. Cinnamon roll: bought it but saving for later, I’m sure it’s delicious tho.

Suggestion about the whole pizza/bbq chicken sandwich issue: we came in on Sunday and honestly we had no idea AT the time that pizzas are only sold on Fridays and Saturdays bc their menu is written in such a weird way, suggestion here… reformat your pizza menu so the days it’s sold is underneath the main “pizza” heading and not on the lower right bottom corner of the pizza menu bc all your other menus are formatted in that way but your pizza menu is inconsistent which caused us some serious confusion. There was basically a line out of the door so we were unable to read the entire menu word for word bc we didn’t wanna hold up the line.

it’s not something they can change now, but the atmosphere is quite meh. The waiting areas and seating areas are confusing and highly disjointed. The place looks like a sterile doctors office and is not inviting at all. Not what you want when you want a cozy little bakery to eat your pastries and drink coffee.

Yes this is very critical, but there are some foods that are incredible, so I believe in this place to get even better in the future and fix some of their issues as...

Twas the kind of winter day that belongs in a snow globe—a soft white dusting covered East Aurora, and the promise of an afternoon filled with family, laughter, and the crisp glide of ice skates stretched before us. Before the boys and their cousins could hit the rink across the street, we stepped inside The Blue-Eyed Baker, a place that feels like Christmas spirit baked into reality.

From the moment we crossed the threshold, the warm air and golden glow wrapped around us like a cozy scarf. To the right, the Christmas tree twinkled, its snowy branches adorned with ornaments that made even the grown-ups pause for a second look. The walls, painted in a crisp white and bold blue, felt cheerful and modern, as though they whispered, “This is where joy lives.”

But oh, the pastries! Spread across the glass case were confections so perfect they looked less like food and more like art. From the buttery croissants dusted with powdered sugar to the Snickerdoodle scones with their soft coats of icing, every treat begged to be admired before being devoured.

And then came the macarons—an entire case filled with little gems of every color imaginable: pale pinks like blushing cheeks, vanilla whites that shone like fresh snow, and deep cocoa browns that hinted at cozy firesides and mugs of hot chocolate. I stood there momentarily, wishing for just one day when calories didn’t count. If only we could try every flavor! But alas, this was just the start of many visits to come.

We found a table, the boys clutching their grilled cheese sandwiches with the kind of reverence reserved for treasure. I snuck a bite of my son’s sandwich and—oh, what a bite. The bread was golden and crackling on the outside yet soft and warm within, hugging melted cheese that seemed to stretch on forever. It wasn’t just lunch; it was the kind of bite that made you close your eyes, smile, and forget the rest of the world for a second.

The kids, laughing and sharing stories with their cousins, polished off their treats before dashing toward the ice rink, their breath puffing into the cold air as they raced ahead. Meanwhile, I held onto my box of macarons like the prized souvenir it was.

The Blue-Eyed Baker isn’t just a bakery—it’s where memories are kneaded into the dough and dusted with sugar. It’s where the magic of the season lingers; every bite feels like a little gift, and you leave already looking forward to your next visit.

As we sat across the street, rosy-cheeked and joyful, watching the kids skate, I thought about how grateful I was for afternoons like these. It’s not just about the food or the rink; it’s about the warmth of a shared moment. And The Blue-Eyed Baker made this one unforgettable.

We’ll be back soon—because, calories or not, there are still so many...

This review is for their their “Pizza and Latte Art Date Night”

We had a good time at the event, but with a few changes it could easily be great.

The title of the event feels a little misleading. We’ve done pizza-making date nights at other places and were excited to try one close to home at Blue Eyed Baker. However, this was structured more like a cooking class than a “date night.” The highlight—and the most fun part—was definitely the latte art, which got people engaged, laughing, and interacting.

For the pizza-making side, here are a few ideas to make it feel more like a true date night:

• Set the mood: Move the event out of the bright, industrial downstairs space and upstairs instead. Since that area is already closed during the evening, it could easily be transformed into a warm, cozy date-night vibe.

• Include a drink option: Offer a cocktail, mocktail, or seasonal latte with the event (adjust the ticket price if needed). At other pizza nights we’ve done, drinks were part of the fun and made the night feel more social. You could even incorporate a seasonal special at the bar upstairs or let guests continue with the latte theme if they prefer non-alcoholic.

• Add a light starter: Guests arrive hungry—something simple like bread and oil would be a great touch (keeping in the pizza theme) and would encourage people to order another drink while waiting.

• Encourage creativity: Your bakery has so many unique pizzas and toppings! Instead of everyone making the same pepperoni/onion/pepper pie, let couples choose their own ingredients or even compete to create the best specialty pizza with your guidance.

• Stagger cooking times: Rather than waiting around for every group to finish before all pizzas go in at once, start baking as each group is ready. That way there’s less downtime and the flow of the evening feels smoother.

• End on a sweet note: Since your bakery is known for its desserts, a surprise treat (keep it a secret it’s a part of the event so we feel even more value and talk about it more!) at the end would be the perfect way to wrap up the night.

Overall, the latte art was the star of the show, and with just a few adjustments, the pizza portion could match that level of fun and make the whole evening a memorable “date night” experience.

We hope to do it again...