Vanille Patisserie is one of The 9 Best Places for French Pastries in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

1. Vanille Patisserie

8.1
2108 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Lincoln Park · 16 tips and reviews

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: A major draw is the pastel rainbow of French macarons ($1.50 each) available in flavors both classic (vanilla, hazelnut, pistachio) and daring (red velvet, PB & J, honey almond). Read more.

ᴡ H.ᴡ Hildebrand: The salted caramel macaroon is probably one of the best I've ever had. It tastes like a Werther's hard candy in pastry form.

Anamaria H.Anamaria Hernandez: Macarons are amazingly delicious and the customer service is wonderful. The lady at the counter even gave us free macarons since it was our first time there!

Cafe Vienna is one of The 9 Best Places for French Pastries in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

2. Cafe Vienna

7.5
2523 N Clark St (at W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Café · Park West · 50 tips and reviews

Meredith B.Meredith Bay: The croissant sandwich for breakfast is delish. It's huge - get bfast later in the morning and you'll be full until dinner! Coffee is great, too - and a cup comes w/ the croissant sandwich for free!

Audrey L.Audrey Leon: Everything is good here. love the strawberry and cheese croissants.

Scott K.Scott Krieder: Croissant Sandwich is the best breakfast sandwich in the city!

Molly's Cupcakes is one of The 9 Best Places for French Pastries in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

3. Molly's Cupcakes

8.8
2536 N Clark St (btwn Wrightwood & Deming), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Park West · 207 tips and reviews

BeckyBecky: Must get the chocolate eclair!

MelissaMelissa: cookie monster is delightful chocolate decadence is delicious as well

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Cupcakes

Swirlz Cupcakes is one of The 9 Best Places for French Pastries in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

4. Swirlz Cupcakes

705 W Belden Ave (at Lincoln Ave.), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Lincoln Park · 28 tips and reviews

Eva H.Eva Ho: Best cupcake in Chicago and they have vegan, gluten free options.

Juicy CoutureJuicy Couture: Delicious cupcakes with great vegan and gluten-free options. Try the vegan double chocolate – swear, you won’t even know it’s vegan!

Fit Girl I.Fit Girl In Progress: The ladies @ swirlz are amazing! Awesome cupcakes w gluten and dairy free options!

Gaslight Bar is one of The 9 Best Places for French Pastries in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

5. Gaslight Bar

7.7
2450 N Clark St (Clark And Arlington), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Park West · 12 tips and reviews

Max C.Max Contreras: Awesome location and nice patio great environment. Food is excellent. Will definitely be back!

CarolCarol: Really really packed on Sunday's. Pretty good drink specials. Really really loud

Zach R.Zach Reed: Awesome patio area with cool trendy decor.

Mon Ami Gabi is one of The 9 Best Places for French Pastries in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

6. Mon Ami Gabi

9.2
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 56 tips and reviews

Joe N.Joe Niedbalski: Filet with Merlot sauce was excellent. Highly recommended.

Jerry S.Jerry Sanchez: Best French in the city so far

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: If you like Mon Ami, you MUST go to the Lincoln Park location. The setting feels like you're in a classic movie!

North Pond is one of The 9 Best Places for French Pastries in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

7. North Pond

8.6
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews

Dustin M.Dustin McQuary: Phenomenal restaurant for any special occasion. One of the best places in Chicago. Be sure to get a table in the front room overlooking the pond.

TripExpertTripExpert: Nature in the city! "Sherman cultivates close relationships with local farmers...(dishes) which change according to what's fresh, delicious and in season." -BlackBook on TripExpert Read more.

Alicia K.Alicia Kosasih: Go here for Sunday Brunch. The 3-course Prix Fix is a good deal and you can hardly go wrong with any seafood choices here.

Patio at Cafe Brauer is one of The 9 Best Places for French Pastries in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

8. Patio at Cafe Brauer

7.7
2021 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 9 tips and reviews

Jeffery E.Jeffery Eisenberg: Went there this weekend, it was so much fun! Food was great, staff was so nice and how can you beat the view. There is nothing like it in the area, this is a must go!

Melanie D.Melanie Denise: Weekly Specials. Check em out!

Robert S.Robert Shell: The only place in the world that you can order a Goose Island "Boardwalk Blue" blueberry beer.

Starbucks is one of The 9 Best Places for French Pastries in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

9. Starbucks

6.9
2525 1/2 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Park West · 20 tips and reviews

Jimmy S.Jimmy Spencer Jr: Best and most friendly staff in the Chicago area. Large seating area + Clover machine= awesomeness. Great place to hang. Highly recommend if in the hood.

Bri R.Bri R: The baristas here are always super friendly. Gotta love Sbux.

Christian T.Christian Terrado: The only store in Chicago with the Clover small batch brewing machine. Some of the best coffee I've had came from the Clover. Definitely worth a try.