The Best Wedding Cake Bakeries in River Forest, IL

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59 Wedding Cakes & Desserts in River Forest, IL

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Cart Delights 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
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  • Starts at $1,150
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Hello! We're Cart Delights. We're passionate about bringing handcrafted artisan gelato to weddings in a way that feels effortless, thoughtful, and true to your celebration. We believe every couple deserves a dessert experience that feels just as intentional as every other detail they've spent months planning. From your first inquiry to the final scoop, we're here to make the process easy, personal, and enjoyable. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a large celebration, our team is committed to creating an experience that reflects your vision and leaves both you and your guests smiling.

I tried their gelato at a quince expo and it honestly stood out right away. The setup looked beautiful, eye catching and the gelato tasted amazing—it genuinely felt like something you’d get in Italy. The team was also great to interact with, and the whole process felt very simple and smooth. Would definitely recommend.
Raquel Martinez G., 5 months ago
The Original Rainbow Cone 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,350
  • Serves River Forest, IL

The Original Rainbow Cone has been a staple in Chicago for over 95 years! We serve our signature combination of Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House, Pistachio and Orange Sherbet sliced and stacked on a cone. We also offer other flavors upon request. We offer on-site catering with our trucks for outdoor events, and our pop up ice cream social service for indoor events!

Staci at Rainbow Cone catering was a pleasure to work with while coordinating for our wedding. She answered emails promptly and helped with questions we had along the way. William was such an amazing presence on our wedding day! He drove the truck in while smiling and dancing, which we loved. His energy was great, and his service was incredible! Having the Rainbow Cone truck at our wedding was so fun, and everyone was raving about how delicious it was!
Sarah S., 5 months ago
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Jitterbug Sweets 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Elevate your wedding celebration with Jitterbug Sweet's exquisite, hand-crafted chocolate-dipped confections. We specialize in creating visually stunning treats that taste as divine as they look. We have the option for custom flavors perfectly tailored to your unique love story.

We couldn’t be happier with the custom chocolates we got from Jitterbug Sweets for our wedding! From the initial consultation where we discussed our favorite flavors and combinations, to the delivery of the product and execution, I seriously couldn't recommend them more. Our guests literally could not stop talking about how delicious they were!
Rosemary A., 7 months ago
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Chibi Blooms Cafe 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Formerly known as Little Whisk Bakes, we have rebranded to Chibi Blooms Cafe. While our brand has grown, our heart remains the same — creating meaningful, beautifully crafted sweets for life’s most important celebrations. We continue to offer wedding cakes and curated dessert tables, alongside our signature Matcha and Vietnamese coffee service. Every recipe is perfected with intention, precision, and years of experience.

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Little Whisk Bakes provided excellent service and communication throughout the entire wedding planning process. Amanda was very personable and patient in working with my other vendors to ensure everything came together seamlessly. The quality of her work was exactly what I asked for - the wedding cake was beautiful and delicious. I would highly recommend Little Whisk Bakes to any couple looking for a reliable, talented, and professional wedding cakes & desserts vendor.
Arica, 2 years ago
Sugargoat 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $4
  • Serves River Forest, IL

as stephanie izard's newest concept, sugargoat is your go-to bakery and special occasion sweets shop, and is a place where our team carries out goatland's tradition of showcasing the love of fun flavor combinations. enjoy your fondest food memories turned into tasty dessert experiences and continue to make more memories enjoying sweets with friends and family!

The sourdough pancakes at little goat diner have been my favorite meal for years. When Sugar Goat bakery opened up and turned those pancakes into a cake, all my wedding cake dreams came true. ALL of the cake was gone at the end of the night and people could not stop talking about it. We worked with Brennan and I couldn’t have chosen a better person to help us. She was so kind and accommodating. We even got an extra surprise treat from her at the wedding that completely made our night. Any treats you get from sugar goat are delicious - and they made their cake exactly what I wanted for my special day.
Ashley, 5 years ago
Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $64
  • Serves River Forest, IL
  • Offer

Our fresh, custom, elegantly decorated ice cream wedding cakes are like no other dessert option in Chicago! I have been creating ice cream cakes for decades and have been serving wedding customers in Chicago since 2019, first through Bartleby's Ice Cream Cakes online and since 2024 from the Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream shop. With my many years of experience providing wedding cakes of all sizes, flavors, and designs and in all kinds of venues and weather, you can be sure that your Bartleby's cake will be beautiful, structurally sound, and delicious!

We had ordered Bartleby’s prior to our wedding for other special occasions locally, but hadn’t shipped their products before. Based on our previous deliveries we were confident that Rachel and team could deliver the quality we’d come to expect for our destination wedding. We’re happy to say they did not disappoint and guests at our wedding still talk about the ice cream cake we served as one of the highlights of the night. Thank you again Rachel and team!
Jeff & C., 3 years ago
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Molly's Cupcakes 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $3
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Welcome to Molly's Cupcakes! Ms. Molly was my third-grade teacher. Whenever my classmates or I had a birthday, she would bake us cupcakes. She had her special recipe for chocolate and vanilla cupcakes. In honor of Molly and as a way to help our kids and community, a portion of our profits is donated directly to schools in our community. Every time you eat a cupcake or sip a latte, you help our kids. So eat up!

So happy we decided to get our cake from Mollys cupcakes. We had our wedding in Chicago but live in NYC so the fact that Mollys had bakeries in both cities was a huge plus! They provided a free cake tasting of 6 different flavors, was very easy to work with and was priced very well compared to others I looked at. Their cupcakes/ cakes were DELICIOUS! Would highly recommend.
Leyki D., a year ago
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Heavenly Bites 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Hi I am Huvaida the baker and creator behind Heavenly Bites by HQ a Chicago area home bakery specializing in elegant wedding cakes custom desserts and beautiful dessert tables.I am a self taught baker who loves creating delicious desserts that make celebrations extra special. I personally create every order with care and attention to detail and love bringing each couples vision to life. My specialty includes elegant buttercream cakes and Pakistani style Nankhatai cookies, cheesecake desserts . I would love to be part of your special day.

From our first conversation with Heavenly Bites By HQ, we knew we had found the right bakery for our wedding. The team kept us informed every step of the way and answered all our questions without hesitation. On our big day, their desserts were stunning to look at and tasted incredible, creating moments our guests are still talking about. Everything was handled with such care and attention to detail that we could tell how much they cared about making our celebration special. The quality of their work was worth every penny, and we would absolutely recommend them to any couple planning their wedding. Thank you, Heavenly Bites, for going above and beyond to make our day unforgettable!
Abdul Q., 18 days ago
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Windy City Cookies 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $4 per serving
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Hello future brides! I'm Audrey O'Shanna, owner and operator of Windy City Cookies. I specialize in custom sugar cookies. From favors to bachelorette parties, showers, and every event in-between. I love taking your vision and bringing it to life in the most delicious way! Fun fact about me, I took 1st place in the pastry division at "The Chicago's Best Baker" competition in 2018!

We had Windy City Cookies make these beautiful cookies for a graduation party. They were the perfect graduation theme cookies , and I asked her to individually wrap them with for me. They were beautiful—everyone loved them! I heard from reliable sources that they tasted delicious, too. Sadly, I did not have any of the cookies for myself. Hopefully next time!
Jennifer Lentine, 5 years ago
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Elisa’s Cake by the #Pound 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves River Forest, IL

I am a self-taught home baker and proud mother of one. My journey began as a paralegal, but everything changed when I baked and decorated my first cake in 2014 for Ella's 4th birthday. I wanted to create a memorable experience for her party, and little did I know it would ignite a deep passion within me. Soon I found myself baking for friends & family. Before I knew it, I had developed a substantial customer base. Over the years, I have come to realize that baking is a pure and simple expression of love and joy for others. In January 2020, I made the bold decision to follow my passion and pursue my dreams in the world of baking.

Elisa's Cake by the Pound was a fantastic choice for our wedding cake. Their communication throughout the process was prompt and consistent, which put us at ease. The quality of their work was exceptional - the cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious. We only needed a small cake for our wedding, and they were very accommodating, offering the perfect sized cake for a reasonable price. It exceeded our expectations and our guests raved about how great it tasted. We highly recommend Elisa's Cake by the Pound for any couple's wedding dessert needs.
Tai W., 2 years ago
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Candyality - Specialize in Candy Buffets 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $8
  • Serves River Forest, IL

We are a Black and Latina-owned business located in Lakeview. Our candy store has been beloved by Chicagoans for the last 16 years. Our store offers a vast selection of over 1,000 candies, gourmet chocolates and freshly made popcorn. Make your wedding or special event sweeter with unique party favors or a candy buffet from Candyality! We will work within your budget to create your desired party favors or candy buffet and will handle transportation and set-up. Contact us for a personalized quote today!

I'm a planner and reached out to Candyality for one of my client's weddings - they absolutely killed it. The process was so smooth - they were very helpful and responsive - and everyone was thrilled on the wedding day.
Jen G., 2 years ago
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Amen for Sweets 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $72
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Amen for Sweets is a Chicago-based home bakery built from my love of baking and creating desserts that become part of life’s sweetest memories. I’m a professionally trained baker and pastry chef, and I’ve been creating custom cakes and desserts for families and special celebrations for years. For me, a wedding cake is more than just dessert. It becomes part of a memory—cutting the cake, sharing it with the people you love, and celebrating the beginning of a new chapter. I love working with couples to create cakes that feel personal to them, from the flavors inside to the smallest design details.

I’ve ordered from Amen for Sweets several times and have tried the cupcakes, decorated cookies, and homemade bread. Everything has always been fresh, delicious, and beautifully made. You can really tell how much care goes into every order, from the quality of the ingredients to the little details in the presentation. The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, the cookies are almost too pretty to eat, and the bread is amazing! I’ve always been happy with my orders and would definitely recommend Amen for Sweets for both special occasions and everyday treats
Evelyn G., 14 days ago
Black Dog Gelato 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Black Dog Gelato is a local gelato shop that features Chef driven flavors. A nod to traditional style ice cream, Black Dog takes Chicago Style Gelato to a whole new level. We spin our gelato fresh everyday and are constantly changing flavors with the seasons. Unexpected and wonderful, BDG is truly a delight.

We had a wonderful experience working with Black Dog Gelato! We had a cart at our wedding and our guests absolutely loved it. We were able to accommodate a variety of dietary needs and flavor preferences. It was perfect for our July wedding. The team at Black Dog was helpful and professional throughout the process and it was a pleasure working with them. I highly recommend Black Dog Gelato!
Cara B., 3 years ago
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Sweeney Girl Sweets 
Rating: 5.0 (60 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $3
  • Serves River Forest, IL
  • Offer

Baking is therapeutic for me. Having baked with my grandparents as a child, I've baked all my life and I really truly enjoy seeing smiles when people try my made-from-scratch sweets. My fun bubbly personality has transferred over into my business brand and products.

Awarded Best of Zola
Such a great addition to our perfect day! The cupcakes we ordered were incredible and all of our guests loved them! Customer service was excellent from trying the cupcakes, Molly brought them personally to our home and trialed new flavors for us. The Oreo was a hit! Delivery was seamless and I as the bride didn’t have to stress at all. Would absolutely recommend for your big event or even just treats to have!
Mackenzie S., a year ago
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Delish Cakes 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Starts at $30
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Delish Cakes started in 2010 out of Alicia's family home. It quickly outgrew the house and a storefront was born shortly after! Delish Cakes will be 11 years old in August of 2021. Delish Cakes creates custom cakes and sweets for any occasion, and we love to make each order just as special as the clients who order them! Everything is created in small batches and made just for you. We do Cakes, cake pops, custom sugar cookies, sweet tables, cupcakes and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot say enough wonderful things about the incredible baker who created my son and daughter-in-law’s wedding cake and the most stunning sweet table trays. Every detail was absolutely perfect. My son is a huge Star Wars fan, and she brought his vision to life in the most beautiful and creative way—one side of the cake was designed especially for my daughter-in-law, elegant and classic, while the other side was a surprise for my son with the perfect Star Wars touch. It was not only gorgeous but truly a work of art. The sweet table trays were equally amazing—beautifully arranged, delicious, and a huge hit with our guests. You could tell how much love, talent, and care she put into every single piece. She went above and beyond for us, and we are so grateful. If you want someone who is passionate, artistic, professional, and incredibly talented, look no further. She made their wedding truly unforgettable.
Kristi K., 9 months ago
Milk Bar 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Milk Bar is a sweet (and occasionally savory) shop that’s been turning familiar treats upside down and on their heads, shaking up the dessert scene since 2008. Bon Appetit magazine called us “one of the most exciting bakeries in the country. We’re not big on feeding the hype beast. But we’re super into feeding our flavorful treats to those who crave the unexpected.

Awarded Best of Zola
We highly recommend Milk Bar for any special occasion. We worked with them on our client’s wedding and they were absolutely amazing. We were a little nervous about ordering cake truffles online; but, the team at Milk Bar made the process so easy. They were responsive to all of our questions and they were willing to go the extra mile to make sure the truffles arrived in perfect condition and in time for the event. The birthday cake truffles were absolutely delicious. They were moist and flavorful — and, the sprinkles were the perfect finishing touch. The guests loved them! We were so impressed with the overall experience. As event planners, we rely on reliable and quality vendors to help make our clients’ dreams come true. Milk Bar was that and so much more. They were professional and efficient and made sure that everything was perfect! We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for delicious and beautiful desserts for their special event!
Theresa Nicole Events, 3 years ago
Sweet Temptations 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $126
  • Serves River Forest, IL

I am a home baker. Based in Bloomingdale IL . My business model is to get to know my clients to have a better understanding of what type of cakes they like. Then I sketch few cake options for them around their budget. This allows me to give a complete customized cake that represents their individuality. My clients mix and match cake flavors and fillings, or choose from the popular combinations I offer. I would love to work with you for your special day. You can contact me for more information!

Sweet Temptations was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding cake. Their communication throughout the entire process was easy, reliable, and smooth. The level of hardwork, effort, and dedication they put into crafting our stunning two-tiered cake with a delicious chocolate pistachio filling was evident in the final result. They even went the extra mile to drive down to our wedding venue to deliver the cake, and all of our guests raved about how incredible it looked and tasted. We couldn't have asked for a better bakery to help make our special day even sweeter.
Sarah N., a year ago
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Let Them Eat Cakes 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $48
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Let Them Eat Cakes aspires to make your sweets as unique and memorable as your wedding day. I believe that your dessert is a way to tie your whole wedding day together and treat yourself and all your guests to a dessert that you and your partner find most sweet. Whether you want an elegant tiered wedding cake or a pastry table, or you and your partner love pies and enjoy a pie bar, Let Them Eat Cakes will make a dessert that perfectly reflects your love story and wedding day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Let Them Eat Cakes was an absolute pleasure. Ava's communication through text and phone was perfect - she was always prompt in responding and made sure we were on the same page every step of the way. I would give her a 10 out of 10 for the quality of her work and value, and if I could go higher, I would. Ava was always on time and was able to navigate each day without my help. I received so many comments on how awesome the cake tasted and looked. She is truly a great person to work with, and I would recommend her to anyone.
Brenda S., 8 months ago
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Ethalle's Cakes and Bakes 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Starts at $540
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Hi, I’m Ethalle (pronounced Eth-ale), the baker and creative behind Ethalle’s Cakes and Bakes. I specialize in designing custom wedding cakes and desserts that feel deeply personal, created with intention, artistry, and a focus on flavor. For me, every piece is more than just dessert; it’s a reflection of your story and a meaningful part of your celebration.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ethalle's Cakes and Bakes was the absolute sweetest to work with for my wedding. I gave her my wedding mood board and she made sure all the cakes and bakes she created matched the theme perfectly! I was especially excited about the rice crispies and cake pops, but by the time I had a moment to grab some, they were all gone! Everyone kept raving about how delicious they were, and Ethalle even gave me a rice crispy treat afterwards (with my wedding colors!) so that I didn't miss out. Tasty custom sweets at a great value - I highly recommend Ethalle's Cakes and Bakes!
Arletta, a year ago
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Ingrid's Tasty Treats, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves River Forest, IL

Ingrid's Tasty Treats is a registered custom home-based bakery operating out of Round Lake. We are by order only. It is owned and operated by Ingrid Harrison and her son Jeremie Veitch. We create tasty treats for all your special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties (adult themed available), business openings/celebrations, anniversaries, etc...Each and every custom treat is baked to order with the freshest and finest ingredients before it gets to you. We're dedicated to providing fresh tasty treats that will surely delight your tastebuds.

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Nadiya's Cupcakes 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves River Forest, IL

INQUIRE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE........Nadiya's Cupcakes is a custom wedding cake designer based in Wood Dale, IL, serving Chicago, Naperville, Hinsdale, and DuPage County. We specialize in non-fondant, buttercream artistry, built from fresh flower designs, modern and rustic wedding cakes, and curated dessert tables. Every wedding begins with a tasting and a custom cake consultation, where your vision shapes the design from the first conversation. Gluten-free wedding cake options are available for couples navigating dietary needs.........INQUIRE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE

Nadiya's Cupcakes was a wonderful choice for our wedding cake. From the start, they were thorough, reliable, and easy to work with, promptly communicating with our venue coordinator to ensure a smooth delivery and setup. The quality of their work was truly professional - the cupcakes were not only delicious, but beautifully presented for our guests. We were impressed by their attention to detail and the care they took to deliver the cake on time. Nadiya's pricing was also very reasonable given the exceptional quality. I would highly recommend them for any special occasion, and plan to use their services again for future celebrations.
Lorna, 10 months ago

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