Après Pastry & Bakery - Lake Zurich, Illinois

Marie P.

Après Pastry & Bakery is a french inspired family owned business in the heart of Lake Zurich. I have been visiting for a couple months now and I had to write a 5 star review. The cinnamon rolls actually brought happiness tears to my eyes the first time I tried them! My go to is the apple croissant. I definitely recommend making the trip out to taste the handmade pastries. They also serve Heady Cup Coffee Roasters coffee. The servers and owners have always been kind and friendly. They have beautiful boxes for take away if you’d like to pick up some pastries as a gift.

Elliot K.

Great addition to Lake Zurich! Real baguette and super pastries. Let me not forget how nice the people are especially Jenn! Thanks for making our Superbowl party extra special with your killer baguette.

Tracey B.

Oh.My.Gosh. This place is lovely! Such a fantastic atmosphere, great staff, great coffee- and most importantly, the most amazing pastry! My favorite is the canele, the flavor and textures are to die for! If you like high quality french pastries, this should be your new go-to place. Owner is amazing, friendly, and very dedicated and passionate about brining you only the best!

Kimmie S.

Such a cute place! I love the rotation of seasonal pastries. Everything i have ever had is delicious! The lattes are fantastic too!

Ashley S.

What a delicious addition to our local community! We stopped in to try a few individual items since they recently opened. I was not disappointed! I knew a little about what to expect from other reviewers, but I always like to try it for myself.

I arrived around noon, unsure if there would be a lot of items left with only 3 hours to go. Upon entering the bakery, I immediately knew I was in for a treat. It smelled heavenly! Like a great bakery should smell. I was promptly greeted with smiles. I approached the display cases and saw they were very well stocked with pretty much everything. I quickly decided what to try that was offered that day. I got: a Chocolate Orange Tart, a Raspberry Croquette (sp?), 3 chocolate raspberry macarons, an herb & cheddar scone and a chocolate croissant.

It was a bit pricey, yes, more than maybe some other local bakeries, but the *quality* made it make sense! I thought prices were very fair, personally. It was luxurious..? My toddler also enjoyed some shared sweets while we stopped in and it was just a nice little treat! The raspberries in the croquette were soo very fresh! The cream was light and airy. The macarons were light and crisp, filled with a slightly-chilled chocolate mousse and a hidden raspberry fruit-filling inside! The chocolate orange tart was rich and decadent. Luxurious. The chocolate croissant-just like a Parisian bakery, they were flaky and buttery and fresh and I will probably buy those every week routinely, regardless of the rest of the items I might also like to try there.

Well done! I miss Paris all the time and this helped to bring a piece of that to me! I hope you plan to expand later and offer bread items and a coffee/espresso bar; they would be a worthy pairing to your current tasty sweeter offerings! Will most definitely be back!

Michael K.

Owners are awesome and very talented! Pastries are world-class. Ambiance and service are top-notch! Great, knowledgeable staff.

Aaron P. R. (.

Absolutely Incredible Pastries!

My wife and I stopped by Après Pastry & Bakery in Lake Zurich for a quick snack, and we were absolutely blown away. The butter croissants were perfectly flaky and buttery, easily some of the best we’ve ever had. The coconut macaroons were equally impressive—crispy on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside, just perfect.

The presentation of their pastries is impeccable, and you can tell they take great pride in their craft. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot for anyone looking for top-notch baked goods. We will definitely be back soon!

If you're in the area and craving something special, this place is a must-visit. Five stars all the way!

MC

I'm so glad this pastry shop opened! I absolutely love the atmosphere—it’s cozy and inviting. Every pastry I've tried has been delicious; I’ve never had a bad experience here. The staff is friendly and welcoming, making each visit even better. Keep up the fantastic work!