Out in West Rogers Park, residents are savoring Georgian breads and pastries from this neighborhood gem. A traditional dome-shaped oven sits in the middle of the room, producing lots of simple but delicious carb-y snacks. Highlights include khachapuri, bread filled with cheeses; tapluna, a baklava-like pastry; and a medley of fruit pies.

Head to this Chinatown bakery for the best bang-for-your-buck. Load up on an assortment of Chinese staples, ranging from sweet and savory buns to egg custard tarts, almond cookies, moon cakes and more. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a full meal, you’ll be amazed at how much a few dollars can buy. Two other locations in Uptown and McKinley Park.

Every day is a good day for paczki at Delightful Pastries. The family-run bakery offers the best Polish doughnuts around—filled with flavors such as plum jelly, raspberry jelly and custard—along with a varied selection of European pastries and breads. They’re available year-round so you won’t have to wait until Fat Tuesday to satisfy that craving. Additional locations in the Chicago French Market and Jefferson Park.

For more than 35 years, Middle East Bakery & Grocery has been a one stop shop in Andersonville. Keep the pantry stocked full of Middle Eastern foodstuffs and indulge that sweet tooth with baklava, cookies, cakes, candies and chocolates.

Not to be confused with the mainstay Mexican eatery thatburned down last year, this Pilsen panaderia provides all kinds of sugar highs. Thanks to wallet-friendly prices, customers can order a quinceañera’s worth of goodies, including classics like pan dulce, flan, churros and tres leches cake. There’s also a number of vegan options available as well.

Just about everything is drool-worthy at this popular Andersonville spot. Coffeecakes, Swedish cookies and lemon rolls are all superb, but the marzipan princess torte is a can’t-miss. This Scandinavian favorite is a layer cake is filled with whipped cream and vanilla custard and frosted in green marzipan.

咖喱和薩莫薩三角餃很可能首先that spring to mind when it comes to Indian cuisine, but sweets are just as essential. Cool down from all of the spices with traditional specialties like gulab jamun (fried milk balls) and barfi (condensed milk and sugar confection in a variety of flavors).

Even if you can’t take a trip to the City of Light, you can still experience its exquisite treats at this chic patisserie. Live like a Parisian and enjoy a beautiful collection of petit fours, cakes, croissants and macarons. Also located inside the Chicago French Market. Bon appétit.