Bakers Square

When I was a child I remember going to Poppin Fresh
Pies with my grandma. I love this place for many delicious reasons.

Good food. Sometimes takes longer than what it should to get food. I get the pie for Family events. Super close and easy to get to. Orders are usually right

I hadn’t been to this place in years. Most of them have closed. I’m glad this one is open. Went here for lunch, had soup and a sandwich. It was good, nothing amazing, but would definitely good back for another. If you’re looking for a low key lunch place, go check it out!

Kind of got what I expected. Service was great, very sweet server. The food was ok, nothing to write home about and we didn’t get part of our meal till the meal was basically over. They seemed a little understaffed but everyone was very nice.

We ordered the $ 10 combination, which featured a sad, iceberg lettuce-​laden salad with a dressing involving reams of vinegar, syrup, and some sort of jellied fruit. The sandwich was a tiny, dessicated specimen that somehow managed to be both dry and greasy, not to mention bland. We were sure the pie would rescue this travesty of a dining experience, but it was mediocre at best, and complemented by overpriced, watery coffee. The menu was a confusing, 12 page tome, complete with a soup calendar. On the other hand, it seems to be a great meeting place for the Palatine seniors, they had a wide range of pies, the bathroom was fine, there was plenty of parking, and our server was very nice. Running water, heat… pie.

Stood in line on Wednesday for at least 30 minutes to get 2 pumpkin pies, my contribution to the family Thanksgiving Dinner, when we took the pie out of the box, you could see the crust was not done, very disappointing. Called the store this am and talk to Jason (manager), told him what happen, he was very apologetic, offered if I came into the store he would make it right. I said I can’t. I told him you could tell by looking at the pie the crust was not done, why would they put it in a box? He said they don’t even see the pumpkin pies, they come boxed from the bakery (factory) and they do not open the boxes. Said I can’t believe I will be the only one who had an uncooked pie. Looks like the factory needs better quality control; I will not take the chance next year and will get my pumpkin pies someplace else.

So in continuing my Thanksgiving day tradition, I went to Bakers Square to have breakfast while picking up my pies so I can avoid the long lines. Well this year the dining room register was closed so I was forced to stand in line to pay my bill. I complained to the manager he wouldn’t answer my questions and he was a complete jerk! Not sure if I’m coming back next year.

One of the mainstays that has survived… interesting the service was ooooooook… food was… ok…and finally the pie which was what made me turn into their parking lot was unfortunately… ok…all that said… I’m appreciating something lasting

Got the Pecan Pie. Between me and my husband it was over in two days. Enough said. Go get yourself some pie!

Not a fan of chains but my friends wanted to go here and it was horrid.
First off, the waitress (forgot her name).younger was more involved with who was texting her rather than taking our order. She was on her phone almost the entire time! When she FINALLY came over her phone went off… and she actually said excuse me please. OKAY, so I understand if their is some kind of emergency… not the case.
We should have told the manager, however the only people there were younger punk looking kids.
Second of all, my friend tried ordering a pie and whoever was behind the counter pretty much talked him out of it just by how rude they were… HOW is this place still around? Not only was the food bad… the service SUCKED.
Anyways… this is why I choose small businesses —-

I gave it 3 stars only for their pie’s. Food is sub-​par.

First impressions coming in are not great the guy behind the counter screams hey anybody feel like taking a table anyone want to seat someone there somebody waiting. waitress was great. Food meeh I ordered the tuna melt the only thing it was warm wash the bread, the tuna was kind of wet and soggy the salad was about half the size it used to be. my son ordered a hamburger with mayonnaise and ketchup they brought a bottle of ketchup to the table and didn’t bother at all with the mayonnaise I ordered the soup it came in the side of a cup the size of a coffee cup although it was good machine of luminated a lot of more complicated menu items they no longer have steak on the menu and pricing has gone up although still reasonable I must say that we all had pie and the pies were very good so all in all we will be back for pie I’m not sure that would be back for lunch or dinner

Wonderful, wonderful alternative to Denny’s. It’s priced a little higher but the quantity and quality of the food is better than the competition. Also, if you’re a fan of pies, this is your place to go to. Whatever you can imagine they probably have. Thumbs way up.

Been here a couple times always had good service and very good food. The food is reasonable but the pies are a bit pricey. Always worth the drive and money in my opinion. Best pies available.

I ordered my pie a week in advance and prepaid. Conditions were you had to pick up pie within an hour. Had to wait for 15 minutes just to get inside. This is poorly planned and unorganized. This must be why they are closing them down.
20 minute wait after you get in. 40 minute wait for a scheduled pre paid pickup. This is poorly executed.

We are locals and we are coming here often, but just for the pies. We ate here just once for lunch. It was good, but not outstanding, which wouldn’t be the biggest deal, but we don’t like the atmosphere in here. It’s kinda depressive for some reason.
And it’s not about the service! The service is friendly and qucik. It’s just something about this place which doesn’t make me feel comfy to sit and eat in there…
Also, the pie menus on the tables need to be wiped ASAP! They are sticky and greasy. Really gross to even look at :(
BUT, the pies are very good! That’s why we keep coming back, even if it’s just an outtake ;)

I used to go to BS a lot… too much… but that was 25+ years ago. Funny how the same order I’d get then has now more than doubled in price. Oh well…
But anyway, BS went through a bad time when you’d have to check your pie for freshness before accepting it but those days seem to be over. Fewer stores and fresher pies now. I’ve purchased several take-​out pies here and all have been delicious. Last night was the first time I stayed there for pie and I do believe it’ll be take-​out from now on. The price per slice seems kinda high but that’s not the problem…
I cannot stand sticky tables and dirty things on them. Our table was uniformly sticky and the salt and pepper shakers were visibly filthy. Just gross.
Service was fine. Place was busy enough. I have no idea about the food but my husband said they have a good breakfast.

This is a review for the PIES and CAKES only. I never ate in the restaurant but I am so glad this place never closed down because it’s very close to me. I have friends who specifically ask me to bring pies from Baker’s Square during parties and holiday get-​togethers.
Their pies are 100% better than the pies and cakes at the big grocery chain across the street. My sweet-​tooth gets me in so much trouble and have tasted almost all of their pies. My favorite? Let’s make it favoriteS and we can talk… French Silk Pie (you can never go wrong with this staple), Banana Cream Pie (traditional and oh so heavenly), French Apple Cream Cheese (apple pie and cheese cake? are you kidding me? Go for it!) and the Pecan Pie (it’s available year-​round folks! no need to wait for winter)
Little tid-​bit: It gets BUSY during the holidays. Score in time-​saving. Call ahead and order your pie (s) few days in advance and let them know the date and time you are picking it up.
(Apologies in advance Unilocalers ‘cuz I am such a nerd with pies) Hey, Baker’s Sqaure, I think you need to discount your pies during every March 14 because is Pi Day! …ok I am out!

Every time I walk into a Baker’s Square I have the best intentions, but I still go straight for the pie! A couple months ago I decided to meet a friend for some coffee and he suggested this Baker’s Square. I hadn’t been in it for at least a year and I was shocked when I walked in the door. They had a real live bakery right there in the front. It’s like Panera on a sugar high. They have breads, cookies, sweet rolls and pies. It’s no longer just a coffee shop with generic meals and great pie, it’s now all grown up and looking like the bakery it’s been saying it’s been all these years. If you have a sweet tooth and don’t feel like fighting the crowds at the Mariano’s around the corner from this place, stop in and grab a pie (especially the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup!). You won’t be disappointed!

I’ve been here numerous times to pickup pies and I’ve always been taken care of very well. I can’t say that I’ve actually eaten here in at least 7 – 8 years, but when I did we enjoyed it. The pies — Oh MY GOD, THE PIES. I usually stick with the iconic French Silk Pie — and it is to die for. It’s fight worthy. I’ve actually hidden a pie in my fridge behind things so that my family doesn’t see it and gobble it all up. LOL.
Ive had other one, too, like the french apple, and the apple cream cheese — very good. But that french silk is amazing. Damn you, Unilocal,now i’m craving french silk pie.
I can highly suggest their pies. And they make it easy — you can walk right in to the bakery and order and go. Or you can call ahead and then pick it up. i think you may even be able to order online, but I could be wrong. They’re always fast and have plenty of stock.
The couple times I’ve eaten there I got a grilled cheese sandwich and soup and it was always good. Definitely consider this place.