Top Chicago Desserts & Sweets

Sample some of the Windy City's tastiest donuts—and head to locals-loved dessert destinations that most visitors miss—on this one-of-a-kind walking tour. With your guide in the lead, head to a number of Chicago’s tastiest donut bakeries, all while exploring the city's vibrant downtown Loop neighborhood. All tastings are included in the tour cost, and vegan, gluten-, and nut-free options are also available upon request.

Take an adventurous half-day journey through the most interesting Chicago neighborhoods with a friendly private guide and see the city from a new perspective riding a bike. Dive into the atmosphere of the city’s movement and combine it with tasting the most delicious and iconic treats of the Chi after whetting your appetite, absorbing the unique beauty of the city. Discover more sights in a shorter time using a bike Get a true taste of the City by the Lake following the tips of a local guide Discover iconic neighborhoods and be entertained with historical insights. Learn about the peculiarities of local cuisine and its origins.

This beginner-friendly chocolate class turns a classic confection into an approachable, rewarding skill. Led by Chef Janet, the experience focuses on teaching essential techniques while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and fun. You’ll learn how to temper chocolate correctly, experiment with popular fillings and use molds to create beautifully shaped treats. Chef Janet breaks everything down step by step, making the process easy to follow even if you’ve never worked with chocolate before. With plenty of tasting, hands-on practice and a supportive environment, this Chicago class is ideal for dessert lovers, curious home cooks or anyone looking for a creative night out that ends on a sweet note.

Delve into Chicago’s one-of-a-kind cuisine and learn something that you would never expect on this small-group Secret Food Tour. Eat your way through the most prominent neighborhoods of the city and immerse yourself in its tastes and flavors. Stroll through the Loop and Millenium Park, wander down the Riverwalk and discover iconic sights and hidden gems from another perspective. Get inside Chicago’s life through food and connect your heart and soul to the Windy City vibe while tasting classic deep-dish pizza, dipped Italian beef, and Chicago-style hot-dogs. • Benefit from small-group experience and undivided attention from your local guide • Savor the classic Chicago eats and get to know the history of their creation • Witness fascinating art objects, architecture landmarks, and beautiful cityscapes • Get useful recommendation of where to eat and drink from your guide

Eat your way through downtown Chicago on a walking food tour. Visit Millennium Park, the Palmer House Hotel, and other city landmarks and taste quintessential Chicago foods such as deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, and chocolate brownies. All food tastings are included, and the tour covers an easy 1.5 miles (2.4 km) suitable for most fitness levels. A bike or kayak rental is also included in the tour cost.

Get a taste of Chicago on this small-group walking food tour and explore the specialties of River North neighborhood. Dive deeper into the culinary history of the place while trying out the best dishes to illustrate different cuisines. Follow your guide’s advice not to get lost in a great diversity of options and enjoy the most peculiar delicacies including deep dish pizza, Italian beef, and hot-dogs. Feel your stomach with delight and your head with new information as you walk and learn something new with every step you make. - Eat your way through the River North neighborhood to get a real taste of the City by the Lake. - Combine walking tour with history insights and culinary tips from your guide. - Enjoy a small group for better personalized experience. - Benefit from your guides expertise and learn more about restaurants and cafés of Chicago.

Melt, mold and create your own gourmet chocolate bars in this hands-on class in Chicago. Booked through Classpop!, this interactive cooking class with Chef Natalie introduces you to the fundamentals of chocolate making in a fun, approachable way. You’ll begin by learning how to properly melt and mold chocolate to create smooth, glossy bars. Next, prepare a Dubai-inspired filling using pistachio cream, tahini and crispy toasted shredded phyllo for a rich contrast of textures. Chef Natalie will guide you step by step as you assemble and customize your chocolate bars. Finish by taking home your handmade creations along with techniques you can easily recreate in your own kitchen.