Kinzie Chophouse is one of The 9 Best Places for Flaky Pastries in Chicago.

1. Kinzie Chophouse

7.5
400 N Wells St (at Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 55 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: Most of the small-plate appetizers can be recommended without reservation. The wild mushroom and gorgonzola cheese tart ($7.95) is encased in a flaky pastry and served with a lemon beurre blanc sauce.

Joe H.Joe H: Most of the small-plate appetizers can be recommended without reservation. The wild mushroom and gorgonzola cheese tart is encased in a flaky pastry and served with a lemon beurre blanc sauce.

Carol P.Carol Phillips: This is one of the most casual and intimate steak houses in Chicago, great food and service. I usually get the petite filet. Why go to a big chain when this is so much better? Read more.

Edelweiss German/American Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Flaky Pastries in Chicago.

2. Edelweiss German/American Restaurant

8.7
7650 W Irving Park Rd (at Overhill Ave.), Norridge, IL
German Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Sara S.Sara Spevack: We came on a Saturday and it was incredibly loud when he was playing all is instruments and the service was slow BUT the food is fantastic, the staff is delightful, and it was a fun time

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: When the urge for a few steins, a heaping platter of sausages, and crispy-skinned roast duck strikes, this Teutonic stalwart and its oompah band await. Read more.

Therese K.Therese Kono: Simply the BEST! PROST!

Starbucks is one of The 9 Best Places for Flaky Pastries in Chicago.

3. Starbucks

7.9
2656 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bucktown · No tips or reviews
Starbucks is one of The 9 Best Places for Flaky Pastries in Chicago.

4. Starbucks

8.4
600 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Fulton River District · 21 tips and reviews

Allie U.Allie Urban: The best Starbucks baristas I've ever seen. Great drinks, quick service, all smiles and so friendly - even at 8AM!

Anna R.Anna Ruch: Love all the baristas!

Nel W.Nel Wittmann: Best workers ever!

Bake For Me is one of The 9 Best Places for Flaky Pastries in Chicago.

5. Bake For Me

7.8
4305 S Halsted St (43rd St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Canaryville · 4 tips and reviews

ManbqueManbque: Try the daily soup/sandwich combo. Can't go wrong!

Julie K.Julie Kula: Soups are the best

Gene K.Gene Kelly: Great food. Try the Kolacki!

Tandoor Char House is one of The 9 Best Places for Flaky Pastries in Chicago.

6. Tandoor Char House

8.4
2652 N Halsted St, (btwn W Diversey Pkwy & W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
North Indian Restaurant · North Side · 29 tips and reviews

Karol J.Karol Jarząbek: Best meal and service I have had in a long time! This family owned establishment eclipses the already established restaurants in the area. There is a reason why this place has 4.5 stars on Yelp.

AnnieAnnie: Ryan is an excellent server with a deep knowledge of the different dishes and flavors. Ask him for any advice if you have trouble ordering. Thanks, Ryan!

Casey J.Casey J: Amazing food and awesome customer service!

Acanto is one of The 9 Best Places for Flaky Pastries in Chicago.

7. Acanto

8.2
18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 27 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: You can enjoy budget-friendly pizzas here, as well as some house made pastas. Try the toothsome duck egg spaghetti with creamy pork sugo and grated caciocavallo cheese, a sinfully rich indulgence. Read more.

Kevin M.Kevin M. McNally, CMP: Simply shared, tasty food offerings at a value price and served via a friendly staff. You must try the Risotto; the flavor cooked perfectly. Applause-Applause for this restaurant.

Ronald C K.Ronald C Kuebler, CCC-SLP, ABDA: Wild boar bolognese and revolution draft, followed by branzino!

Racine Bakery is one of The 9 Best Places for Flaky Pastries in Chicago.

8. Racine Bakery

7.7
6216 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Garfield Ridge · 7 tips and reviews

Chicago Cultural AllianceChicago Cultural Alliance: Visit Racine Bakery and Delicatessen and taste Lithuanian delicacies such as kugelis, Lithuanian bread, bacon buns, herrings, sausages, and sweets.

Lina G.Lina Gonzo: Delicious Poppy Seed Bread!

Jennifer R.Jennifer Rowland: Omg the bacon buns! Ahhhmazing

Green Door Tavern is one of The 9 Best Places for Flaky Pastries in Chicago.

9. Green Door Tavern

8.3
678 N Orleans St (at Huron St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · River North · 76 tips and reviews

Gareth J.Gareth Jones: Solid pub food, great beer selection including often obscure breweries. Pretty low ceilings giving it a cosy feel, Green Door is one of the more historically relevant bars in Chicago.

Adam S.Adam Seger: Green Door Chile with lots of hot sauce washed down with a tall hum & soda will cure the common cold.

Bekki J. C.Bekki J. Chapman: I don't know first hand but I hear the urinals are extremely tall. Best used by those 5' 9" or taller.