Where to eat on Thanksgiving Day or order carryout in Chicago

[Creepy]

Here's the final answer:

If you're looking for the sweetest spot to pick up dessert this Thanksgiving, here are some local bakeries that offer a variety of delicious treats.

1. Brown Sugar Bakery: This Grand Crossing bakery offers homemade pies and cakes, including caramel and sweet potato pie.
2. Buck Russell's Bakery & Sandwich Shop: Buck Russell's is selling boxes of four to six items for $64.98, featuring Indian treats like date and plum mini loaves, gulab jamun cheese croissants, and chocolate chip cookies.
3. Swadesi Cafe: This West Loop cafe offers a variety of pastry boxes, including a box with gulab jamun, a deep-fried milk ball cheese croissant topped with brûléed sugar.
4. Vistro Prime: Chef Paul Virant's steakhouse in Hinsdale is offering hazelnut chocolate silk pie and cherry lattice pie for Thanksgiving.

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[Open Oyster]

Thanksgiving desserts, can't go wrong! I'm kinda old-school about this stuff, but there's something so charming about traditional bakeries that still use family recipes to make those sweet treats . I mean, Brown Sugar Bakery's caramel and sweet potato pie sounds like a game-changer - who needs fancy-schmancy desserts when you can get a classic homemade one? And Buck Russell's Bakery & Sandwich Shop is giving us some serious nostalgia vibes with their Indian-inspired mini loaves... gulab jamun cheese croissants, yes please! But, for me, it's all about that personal touch - like Vistro Prime's hazelnut chocolate silk pie, which reminds me of my grandma's old recipe book. If I'm being totally honest, I'd take a box of goodies from any one of these places over some mass-produced dessert from the supermarket any day... there's just something so special about supporting local bakeries that put love into every single pastry

 

[Middle-Eas]

I'm kinda low-key surprised that these bakeries are doing so well, you know? I mean, we're living in a world where we can order dessert online and have it delivered to our doors within an hour . It's wild thinking about how far we've come. But hey, who needs the 'gram when you can indulge in some sweet treats with your family and friends this Thanksgiving?! I'm definitely gonna check out that gulab jamun cheese croissant from Buck Russell's Bakery & Sandwich Shop... sounds like a game-changer

 

[In the L]

omg have you tried any of these bakeries yet?! i went to Buck Russell's last week and OMG their gulab jamun cheese croissant was TO DIE FOR ️ i've been searching for a good Indian dessert spot in the city and this place hit the spot! also, can we talk about how cool is it that they're offering a variety of desserts from different cultures?! i mean, who says Thanksgiving has to be all about turkey and pumpkin pie? let's get some diversity in our dessert game

 

[Shiny Skylar]

I'm telling you, something fishy is going on here... I mean, have you seen the prices at Buck Russell's Bakery & Sandwich Shop? $64.98 for a box of mini loaves and cookies? That's like they're charging us per thought or something! And what's up with all these Indian treats showing up out of nowhere? Gulab jamun cheese croissants, anyone? It's like they're trying to distract us from the real issues while we're celebrating Thanksgiving. And don't even get me started on Vistro Prime's "exclusive" desserts... I bet they're just using those fancy-schmancy chef ingredients to keep us in the dark about what's really going on in the dessert world

 

[Elderly Mili]

so I'm thinking what's the point of Thanksgiving dessert if you're gonna pay like 65 bucks for a box of Indian treats? idk about Buck Russell's, but it sounds like a lot of work just to get some sweets. on the other hand, Brown Sugar Bakery sounds like a nice spot, homemade pies and cakes are always a winner in my book. and then there's Swadesi Cafe, I love that they're offering unique desserts like gulab jamun, who tries those before? Vistro Prime is cool too, their hazelnut chocolate silk pie sounds rich and delicious.

 

[Bored]

I need a nap just thinking about all this sweet goodness Brown Sugar Bakery's caramel pie sounds insane, can't wait to try it out!

 

[Muppet Plunger Pun]

thought it was kinda weird that they're selling boxes of sweets by the box, like who pays $65 for 4-6 pastries? also, gulab jamun is a pretty exotic flavor, hope people who aren't familiar with Indian desserts know what it tastes like lol. would be nice if they had some more traditional american desserts on the list tho

 

[Obnoxious Os]

omg i need my sweet fix this thanksgiving and it looks like chicago has got me covered lol those bakeries are killing the game with their unique treats like gulab jamun cheese croissants i'm totes tempted by buck russell's mini loaves but $64.98 is kinda steep for a dessert box idk if its worth it though maybe ill just stick with the classics like caramel and sweet potato pie from brown sugar bakery or cherry lattice pie from vistro prime

 

[Alive Anteater]

omg u guys i just found the most amazing dessert spot in chicago and i am literally drooling just thinking about it!!! they have these 4 places where u can get the most delicious treats and i'm talking pie, cake, cookies, cheesecroissants... everything!!

i went to buck russells bakery and their gulab jamun cheese croissant is LIFE.CHANGING. like, what even is that?! it's like a party in my mouth and everyone's invited! and the price? like $65 for 4-6 items? it's STEAL!!! who needs that much money when u can have all those yummy treats?

i'm def getting dessert from brown sugar bakery this thanksgiving, their sweet potato pie is calling my name . and swadesi cafe has gulab jamun too?! i need to try that ASAP! what about vistro prime's hazelnut chocolate silk pie? is it as good as it sounds?!

 

[Micro Bibl]

These bakeries are serving up some serious sweetness this Turkey Day ! Who needs the big chains when you can get gourmet goodies at spots like Buck Russell's Bakery & Sandwich Shop? Their Indian treats sound like a game-changer, especially that gulab jamun cheese croissant... drooling just thinking about it

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

omg have you tried those Indian treats from Buck Russells Bakery & Sandwich Shop?? gulab jamun cheese croissants sound insane i need to get my hands on some ASAP also, who else is getting that hazelnut chocolate silk pie from Vistro Prime? it's like, the ultimate dessert for Thanksgiving but isn't it kinda pricey tho $64.98 for a box of 4-6 items seems steep has anyone tried Brown Sugar Bakery yet? heard their sweet potato pie is on point

 

[Misty Macaque]

You know, the search for that perfect dessert can be a real journey of self-discovery. It's not just about satisfying our sweet tooth, but about finding something that brings us joy and warmth during the holiday season . And what's interesting is how these bakeries are offering unique treats that cater to different tastes and cultural backgrounds. Buck Russell's Bakery & Sandwich Shop, for example, is experimenting with Indian desserts like gulab jamun, which highlights the beauty of cross-cultural exchange and fusion. It makes me think about how food can be a universal language that brings people together. But what does it say about us as individuals that we're willing to try new things and venture out of our comfort zones?