17 Best Bakeries near Peoria Heights

“We enjoy coming here. Their cookies and cupcakes are top notch and we even did our gender reveal cupcakes here, which turned out great. Their brownies are a little too cake-like in my opinion, but there’s certainly something for everyone here. The staff is always super friendly too. Definitely a Peoria “

“Ardor provides an incredibly wonderful culinary experience right here in downtown Peoria. The food is so fresh, high quality, and full of amazing flavors. Their menu features many different options and each is beautifully presented by the very talented crew. I’ve enjoyed watching the staff prepare the food to absolute perfection - Alyssa and Kaitlynn in the mornings and Emily and Zeke in the evenings. I regularly pop in and sit at the bar without a reservation. If you don’t wish to sit at the bar, don't be surprised if you can't get a table without a reservation, and even at the bar there can be a wait to get a seat. Last week I had the tomato soup and grilled cheese and it was the best comfort food. Visit often, try the new items, find your favorites, and definitely take home some bakery goodies. Make sure to try a fabulous cocktail crafted by mixologist, Kostas. You won’t be disappointed.“

“I have had some cookies from this business in the past, but I have never been inside the actual store in Peoria until very recently. The very first things that hit me right when I opened the door were 1) the smell (of course!) It completely enveloped me so much so that it almost felt like a warm hug, and 2) the cleanliness of the store. I also enjoyed a nice and friendly conversation from the young lady behind the counter. The date of this visit was Saturday, February 17, 2024.“

“Absolutely Amazing!!!!! Diana was so sweet and great to work with! we had a last minute order and she was so accommodating to everything! The macaroons were absolutely amazing and delicious! We will be back for sure! If you want amazing serive, great taste, quality and pricing, this is for sure your go to place!“

“We received a cookie bouquet from my parents as a get well present. The cookies tasted delicious & we loved the designs. It made my son’s day. Also, the delivery driver was very friendly. I will definitely be ordering more cookies in the future.“

“These are some of the best homemade bagels I have had in Peoria. The quality is excellent, they deliver them on Monday mornings for free, and I have to tell myself not to eat them all before Tuesday. Highly recommend everyone give these a try at least once.“

“This place makes some really delicious stuff and I for one LOVE their tres leches... But now that I am saying that I don't know if I should be... Because I don't want everyone to run there and buy them all out before I get there.Kid-friendliness: What kid doesn't like themselves some delicious cookies and cakes... So once again I feel like it's obvious why I am saying all of this stuff.Wheelchair accessibility: Well since you can always just roll into the place, I would think that it's wheelchair friendly...“

“These tamales are seriously the best! Every year we eat tamales for Christmas, and we’ve ordered from a few different places that were good, but these are beyond any of the others. They taste and remind me of home! I highly recommend snagging some! So good!“

“We love the gluten-free and dairy-free (vegan) scones! They typically have many options for flavors of gf scones.They offer a few latte flavors but everyone is delicious.Love the extra touch of hand drawn decorations or encouraging words on the lids.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, dairy free and vegan scones available daily. Many flavors.“

“My husband and I just ordered lunch here for the first time and we are blown away! Everything tastes fresh and well-balanced. The quiche in particular was a standout, we both could not get over how delicious it was. We will definitely be back for lunch and more baked goods!“

“Quiet, airy and inviting! Fantastic quality of Mexican pastries that are given the utmost attention to detail! I had the Yuzu Green Tea and it was delicious. The staff member was nice and she greeted me with a warm smile!Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs or incline! Plenty of room inside for a wheelchair.“

“The coffee is incredible. They roast their own and offer flavors unlike any others I've seen in the area. They usually have vegan-friendly pastries and whatever milk will suit your fancy for a drink. The main sitting area is very chic and cozy. There are spots outside as well as a little nook inside if you need a quieter area to sit. As for the service, i absolutely love these people. They're so friendly and welcoming, and don't just flat out ignore you if you aren't ordering like some cafes do. It's in a beautiful historic building that always gives me inspiration whenever i go there to get work done.“

“I contacted Miranda about a gift certificate for my Mom. I live out of state and didn't know if gift certificates were available or not (YES - Gift certificates ARE available!). Miranda responded immediately and made the process SOOO easy. I could not have asked for more! Miranda sent me a link to pay online and is mailing the certificate to me, or offered to mail it directly to my Mom, or said she could pick up in person. So many options - Miranda clearly is 100% customer-focused. I wish every business was this friendly, professional, efficient, and easy to deal with. Wouldn't the world be a better place if that were true? I am so thrilled and can't wait to give this to my Mom. She will be tickled pink. Truly the perfect gift.“

“Really tasty little sandwich place. Lots of options, great baked goods, and really good drinks too. I had a Cherry limeade which was really good and made fresh. Next time I will ask for my panini a little extra crispy, but otherwise it was perfect. The chocolate chip cookie was okay, but the orange cranberry muffin my husband got was really good!“

“I bought some cinnamon sugar donuts and sugar cookies for my son's birthday party as he had a few friends with several allergies attending. I wanted them to be able to enjoy treats as well. There happened to be 1 donut leftover and I tried it. It was AMAZING! Flavor was delicious, it was moist/not dry, and it wasn't overly sweet like regular donuts. I also want to give a shout-out to the owner for responding on such short notice for the ingredient list. I needed to verify the foods would be okay for the kiddos attending the party and she got back with me within a few short hours. Thank you!!!!!“

“Cute Shop! Good variety of flavors. I tried chocolate chocolate chip.... Yummy! Three different sizes available. The lady at the counter was very helpful and friendly. Gluten Free option was available. Next time I want to try the white chocolate raspberry.“

“These folks know how to make delicious cakes! ( Much better than a very well known place in Peoria) I've had the carrot cake, which usually, I only eat home made, until i tried Aunt Dena's. It was so tasty! Today for my birthday, a friend brought me the chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. It was so moist and flavorful.... well, it was the best chocolate cake I've ever had. Keep up the good work!“