Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter in Chicago - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Just an absolutely lovely Belgian bakery. I felt like we were in Europe, not Chicago! Definitely try a croissant (or two) — but in our experience, you can’t go wrong with any of the food or coffee here. The folks operating Hendrickx are friendly and masters of their craft. Thank you for making our Chicago trip so delicious and special!

I had heard a lot about this bakery so today I got a tuna sandwich from them. It was absolutely the worst tuna sandwich I have ever had— two slices of white bread with some mashed tinned tuna in between, no salad, no seasoning! And it was over $10/-! Jimmy John’s and Chipotle would put them to shame! If you want a good tuna sandwich go to Pierrot Gourmet, not this so called Belgian Bakery!

Our favorite place for coffee and pastries when we visit Chicago. Everything is fresh and wonderful, but the best of all is the service.

Best croissants in Chicago. Gruyere croissant and apple turnover are my favorite. Yum!

Excellent chocolate croissant! It was soft with many layers of buttery goodness. I will be back soon to try more of their flavors.

Absolutely incredible bakery, one of my favorite places in Chicago. Their chocolate, croissants (and everything involving one), and kouign amanns particularly stand out.

Wicked yummy pastries, one of my favorite bakeries in chicago!

Croissants are sadly very doughy and not flaky or buttery at all - would not recommend. The country bread is pretty good but very expensive ($10 for a quarter loaf)

Some of the best sandwiches in the city IMO. I like their goat cheese with honey and pistachio sandwich in particular.

They have some exquisite bread & the Belgian iced coffee is to die for ‼️

THE FOOD WAS SOOO AMAZING, and the iced tea was also good, and the people were so nice. I recommend 10/10

We were looking for a French bakery in downtown Chicago and found this one (Belgian bakery) on Google. Good reviews and even better since we are from Belgium ourselves. The employee was definitely not friendly or welcoming. We ordered few croissants and the Gruyère croissant. When my husband asked to rewarm the cheese croissant that was not really good cold, the lady said it was not possible and was definitely not trying to accommodate us. Very disappointing, my husband comes often to Chicago for work but and we won’t be back to Hendrickx. Few minutes after we left we crossed a group of people who ask us for a good place for breakfast of course we didn’t recommend them this place. I’m not judging the food here but the experience that ruined everything.

The baked goods were fine - what I do remember is being treated very poorly and the experience sticks w me every time I walk by this place

Used to have delicious macarons. Today the macarons have the same taste or should I say no taste with no distinctive flavor whether you buy a chocolate macaron or a vanilla macaron. The texture is also not right as to the colors of some of them are less than appealing.

As a Belgian, this bakery makes me very happy. ☺️ They have wonderful viennoiserie with a buttery, flaky crust and tons of filling. Their coffee is good too!

Visited yesterday and the man working the register was rude and snarky. I simply asked if there were croissants and even though it was 15 min before close it doesn’t hurt to ask and how am I supposed to know when you guys run out which he stated as if I should know. Then opted for a lemon tart that was rock hard crust and hard to eat and too sweet such a waste of money. Please treat customers better we are human and are able to ask simple questions without the attitude

Super tasty chicken curry I'm right back in Antwerp 😊

Such a gemstone find! Tucked away in the center of downtown Chicago, this delicious small bakery not only satisfies your sense of smell but also your stomach! They have fresh croissants made daily in so many different flavors. If that’s not enough they also offer croissant sandwiches. The pistachio croissant is to die for, and don’t even get me started on the chocolate hazelnut ones!! The prosciutto and arugula croissant sandwich is also very delicious salty bite. The employees are very friendly and welcoming. I just wish they had more seating space!

Very nice local bakery to get a wide variety of croissants as well as cakes, cookies, and hot drinks. They had a wide variety of different croissant varieties but I chose the plain croissant. It was pretty good but not amazing. They have hot drinks and I had a tea which was pretty good. I am glad that it was loose leaf tea which makes it different as opposed to pre-packaged sachets. The service was very friendly. They have seating indoor and outdoor. The indoor seating is through the kitchen. It's a small room but is adequate.

Very kind service, the BEST chocolate croissant in Chicago. Also try the Belgian Iced Coffee, it has homemade caramel sauce in it!!

Bought country bread and almond croissant. The taste of both was great. Croissant had good amount of marzipan stuffing which was great. Country bread was so fluffy on inside and hard shell outside. Would pair perfectly warmed up and some butter on top of it. Space was a little small at the reception area but overall a nice experience. Service was great.

Excellent craft and care of ingredients make amazing pastries! Secret gem!

We used to love this place but not sure what’s happened over the past year. Our biggest recent concern is almost every time they get our bill wrong. Sometimes they forget to add something, most times there’s things on there that we didn’t order. This used to not be the case. Between my husband and I we’ve got this joke… lol! Also the pastries, sometimes they’re fresh and to die for, sometimes they’re so stale we don’t go past the first bite. We are now noticing this with the sandwich breads we get. We hope they fix whatever it is that’s been going on, as it’s a shame for local favorite to go down like this.

Didn’t dine in, only got some country bread for take away but it was SOOO good. Best European/belgian/german bread I had in Chicago so far. The Inside is super fluffy with a a perfect crust - not too soft!:)

This place is a hidden gem in the Gold Coast. The staff and owners are a pleasure to interact with and they really care about service and their food. I’m a fan of so many items and their chocolate is the best I’ve ever tasted. Bread is excellent because they take their time. Pastries are just as great! Hendrickx is a real treat.

Goat cheese, pistachio, and honey sandwich was to die for, and the zucchini soup warmed me up on a cold day.

I went to this place for the first time and ordered a chicken curry salad sandwich and an oat milk latte. To begin with, the sandwich was on a giant piece of bread with about 1.5lbs of shredded curry chicken on it. While the first bite wasn't bad, by bite 5 it became impossible to keep eating it. It was bland and not worth the price. My main complaint is the coffee. I've never had worse. To begin with, it was served to me at an insanely high temperature. I had to wait 10 mins before taking the first sip. The espresso tasted burnt. They don't know how to properly froth oat milk. I opened the lid of the cup (a to go cup) to be greeted with 5 inches of burnt foam. To the workers of this establishment, your service is friendly and you all seem very nice. But please learn to properly make espresso drinks. You seem to think a latte is all foam. Overall, I would not go here again. I never take the time to write a bad review. But I believe this establishment can benefit from some constructive criticism.

Cute European bakery in the Gold Coast near MagMile. They have the best croissants in the US IMO. Whenever I travel to Chicago, this is a must-stop. Gruyère croissants are amazing and so unique.

This was the ABSOLUTE BEST eclair I have EVER had in my life. My friends had the cheese croissant and hazelnut croissant, and they were very pleased as well. If you’re looking for a little sweet pastry and a coffee, THIS IS THE PLACE! French roast coffee was only $1.95!!! Where can you find a good coffee for under $2, much less downtown Chicago! Cute little shop that’s a little hidden.

Great place to visit for artisan bakery goods, whether you need bread to take home, pastries for a snack or party, or a cake for a special event. We stopped for an afternoon snack of croissants and coffee. The man behind the counter was friendly, fast and efficient. It was a mild day, so we sat at a table outside, but we could have eaten inside in their small dining room. They do offer sandwiches, etc.

Wonderful place for a quick bite. Soup was good-well seasoned, hot, and flavorful. The bread and pastry were tasty. Our experience was only marred by the loud racist seniors that made the small seating area toxic.

Quiche didn’t taste good and was still cold in the middle, even after it took 15 minutes to arrive. We only took two bites of it and left the rest, and instead of asking about it. they just took it away, so I guess they don’t care that much. Croissant was good, but would’ve been better warmed up. Eclair was good, and exactly what you’d expect, but the macarons didn’t seem fresh, almost frozen inside, and almost to chewy to get through in certain flavors.

Little cafe with great coffees, pastries and breads plus more, all fresh made. Great for on the go or small seating inside and out:) Very unique place with very friendly, accommodating staff. Just down from Waldorf and across from Bloomingdales. Wouldn't know it was there if you didn't know it was there!!!! LOL

My boyfriend & i’s FAV spot for coffee & food!!!! 10/10 plus everyone is always so kind

Best croissants I have had in the USA. Only places I have been to that beat them out was in France and the French oriented areas of Switzerland (Geneva). Very large portions . Very small seating area. Quite expensive only because I always eat there and then take more home!!

Fantastic croissants. Coffee is okay. But the service and hospitality is fantastic. You really feel at home here and the owners are deeply involved.

All the glowing reviews are spot on! Friendly owners greeting you, incredible selection of fresh baked goods, and fun little dining space looking out to the street. We ate in, but couldn’t resist taking some treats to go for later! We’ll definitely be back during our visits to Chicago!

Some of the best pastries in the city.

Stumbled upon this gem. The croissants were delicious and the service amazing as well.

Great selection of desserts for special occasions.

Been going here for almost a decade and am happy to walk past a dozen other shops to get here. Terrific pastries and a variety of unique croissants.

A Hidden gem! Now Dec2023 there is construction in the front so initially I can’t find this place. I walked past it! But it Google map said it’s next to Gaylord Indian restaurant. So I looked again and yeah Its quite hard to find, if you don’t look carefully ! It’s like a hidden narrow path way with little steps on the side of building! With a sign that bakery is open! See my pictures on how to find the entrance! Staffs are very friendly! Croissant , madeleine and canelle are awesome!

A small place, we were here around 11am, inside the place was crowded. I liked their bakery items but not much for coffee.... It took pretty long time to wait and to be served to take out coffee.

Had a decaf almond latte and it was perfection! We also had the blueberry tart (I believe it was called) I loved it, but my mom expected more sugar. The ham and Swiss croissant could have been warmer and there was more bread than I expected, but the bread was perfectly made.

The loveliest staff (who I presume were owners) and soft, beautiful croissants. The pistachio croissant was one for the memory book!

True to their name, they are the authentic bread crafters in Chicago land. Very authentic place.. I love their croissants my fvt is pistachio but I like all their other pastries. They have savory quiche too. The kitchen is very neat and transparent from where you sit. Its divided by literally clear shower curtain. You can see all what’s going in what you eat no hidden surprises to worry about. The staff is so friendly and respectable. I fell in love with this place with my first visit and I will recommend all my friends to try it atleast once..

Legit croissants! We came to Chicago in search of good food and this place had the best pastries with good coffee, so we went multiple times. Try one of the pistachio croissants.

Chocolate croissants, gruyere croissant, Canele and sandwich were all impressive

I am not in this area often, but I wish I were here more often if just for this bakery. I got a croissant filled with dark chocolate, and also a canelé. The croissant was outstanding. I was actually sad when I finished it, because it was so delicious that I didn't want it to end. The canelé was also delicious and very authentic - it is rare to find canelé at any bakery. Hendrickx has lots of other baked goods that are wonderful - on another visit I bought a bag of madeleines, and they were perfection. I have not tried their lunch offerings, but they look great too. Very friendly people behind the counter, though it can get busy, but they always smiling and welcoming.

I’m so glad Hendrickx is in my neighborhood! They have amazing pastries, bread, macarons, and more!

The best croissants in Chicago! Variety of fillings and very fresh. Prices are excellent. This place is a hidden gem.

We had the croissants and the pain au chocolate from here twice in a row. They were amazing and irresistible.

Best croissants of my life. They even have authentic cannelle! Must visit!!

What a pity we tried it on a last day of our trip! Amazing bakery! Blueberry croissants are delicious with real berry! (Yeah, real one, not sugary preserve) Thank you!

All items were delicious (chocolate almond croissant, chocolate mousse, eclair, canelé, and coffee) and the owner was very friendly. Prices were decent considering it's essentially on the Magnificent Mile.

Absolutely great European bakery goods and cafe au lait.

I think this is the best croissant I have ever had in my life ! The pistachio chocolate was to die for !

Very good food and bread. Also friendly staff. Only thing is I wouldn’t buy coffee here again and I see why the coffee was only $1.95 which is over a dollar less than most places.

Whenever I travel to Chicago this shop is always on my must-stop list. The croissants were delicious and the curry chicken salad croissant was outstanding. I can't say enough about this place, it's wonderful.

Wonderful desserts, coffee and sandwiches. Best secret on Walton Street.

Friendly welcoming bakery with a dreamy chocolate pistachio croissant and a tasty cup of drip. Yum.

Chocolate crossiants were fantastic

Yum! The almond croissant is a little taste of Belgium.

Friendly staff , hidden gem Chocolate croissant and chocolate pistachio crossiant so good! Good cappuccino 👍🏻

My friend and I visited this place when we stayed at the Drake for two nights. They have a nice selection of mouthwatering pastries and desserts. We tried the croissants, and they were delicious. The staff (and owner) were very friendly, and we were welcomed back like old friends when we came back the second day. I wish we lived nearby so I could try all of the desserts! They have several outdoor tables for two, so it was nice to sit outside to people-watch while enjoying croissants and coffee!

Just amazing! Try every croissants here, they’re the real deal. Especially recommend the pistachio chocolate and almond chocolate.

I love this bakery, they have the most fabulous chicken curry sandwich ever. The bread is to die for, so darn tasty.

Authentic little bakery, delicious!!

Wow, this little bakery was amazing, we had chocolate croissants and almond croissants, coffee and it was all amazing - flaky buttery chocolaty goodness and awesome almond flavour -espresso was strong as well -lovely find

Amazing pastries and they’re gluten free bread is delicious! Highly recommend!

What a brilliant little gem of a bakery! Small in size but Big in service, ingredients, freshness and taste. Excellent coffee, amazing croissants and pastries.

I was there only once, when I visited Chicago in May, 2023. The coffee and plain croissant were excellent. I took 6 macarons on a plane for 3 hours. We visited Paris in March and those from Hendricks were better than most in Paris. Highly recommended!

Yummy croissants! I’d recommend to get there early and get them super fresh. Small, quality bakery very close to Millenium Park and 360 tower

As a Belgian. I can tell it is authentic and very good ! Owner Dominique is very nice. Merci Beaucoup ❤️

Their pistachio croissant is incredible! They even have a little seating area in the back that smells of baked goods.

Delicious selection of croissants and baked goods. You can dine-in in a cozy room behind the main room. Loved the Pistachio Chocolate and the Hazelnut Croissants. The macaroons taste good as well. Would visit again.

My favorite little bakery in downtown. I used to work down the street many years ago and would stop by here for macarons or a croissant. Now that I’m back in Chicago I decided to give this spot a try again today since I was in the area. The macarons and almond and pistachio chocolate croissant were still as I remembered. Great flavours in the macarons my favorite being salted caramel and lavender, they’re a good sized macaron too so you feel like you are getting your money’s worth. Will be back again, it’s worth the visit.

Pure joy and full of delicious filling in a croissant. Coffee is great and the ambiance is of a local small bakery. We got the pistachio and chocolate almond, both amazing. Truly recommend.

I love this lowkey bakery. It has the best croissants, much like what you'd find in Europe. My son who lived in France and Switzerland for 4 years says it's the best croissant he's had in the US. I loved the chocolate pistachio, such a good balance of flavors.

You just have to try the Ham and Cheese on a croissant served here. Freshly made to order, IYKYK :)

Their croissants are decently-sized and texture of flakiness and not-so-buttery flavor is on-point. I think the prices are competitive and would be the same at any bakery specialty elsewhere in the city or suburbs. Pictured here are their croissants: Gruyère, and Chocolate Almond.

We love this little hidden treasure. The owner is always there to greet us with traditional Belgian coffee and the most scrumptous pastries in the city. Thumbs up!

A nice little bakery with tons of tasty treats! Lots of gluten free options too including bread. The ice coffee is delicious! A little hidden and small space for seating but a great place to check out.

I can't fairly rate since we didn't get to eat anything. They were completely sold out when we arrived. The man working the counter was super snarky and rude, which didn't help my crushing sadness on getting no croissants.

Delicious authentic bakery with great "join me in my kitchen for a quick bite" feel. This place clearly has a lot of local fans, as the line on this cold day was out of the door. Most people know what they want, walk in, grab it, exchange a few words, and leave. We ate in the small eating area off-the kitchen with a view of Walton street. We loved our almond chocolate croissant and apple turnover. We'll be back!

Lovely bakery! Very delicious pastry, salads, soups, and sandwiches!

After Mani/pedi at the Waldorf Astoria headed over to this bakery which caught my eye as I arrived to Walton Street this morning. Colleague who helped me at the register was rude and slightly obtuse - to my question about whether there was fresh, warm challah, he launched a tirade about how baked goods are only fresh at 8a. Spent 15 minutes waiting for burned espresso which I deposited immediately in the garbage. Warm Quiche was excellent, tomatoes in quiche exquisite and especially shined, yet to try the macarons I purchased. In short: extremely poor customer service, do not recommend for espresso, come early because croissant sell out quickly but if you don't mind choosing from what's left and a little bit of a downer in your morning, then do stop by.

Couldn't help but order multiple.

The orange cake was so good that when we were told to throw it out (at a museum), and we were not remotely hungry but decided to taste it, we ended up finishing the whole thing. Croissants felt too doughy, but I enjoyed them nonetheless.

Amazing pastries and incredibly nice people!

Amazing hot lemonade and pastries. They put the sweetener for the lemonade on the side so you can get it to the perfect sweetness. The gruyere croissants and croizang were fantastic do yourself a favor and try it out.

What’s the fuss about this place? At best it’s a mediocre bakery. You see more than half a dozen croissant varieties on the menu; you go there on a Saturday and none! I had a mediocre sandwich and soup. It’s very hard to locate the store front. Inside is unwelcoming. You can do much better.

pastries: 7.5/10 - i don’t think this type of croissant and pastry was my style, as it seemed a bit too “old” and firm; the flavours seemed underwhelming to some degree service: 10/10 - they had excellent service, a warm welcome, and even brought our food out variety: 8.5/10 - choices are fairly good, hot drinks are plentiful, but if you need a cold drink, a lemonade is the only option cleanness/deco: 9/10 - simple but clean

Listen I would drive across the country all the way back to Chicago just to come back to this bakery. I honestly considered moving after I went here. Their pistachio chocolate croissants are very unique and I could devour a whole plate. There’s a reason there’s often lines out the door out of here! The owner is also very friendly. The coffee also tastes very elevated and the bean quality tastes better. Come here!

Best pastries in Chicago. Highly recommend!

Amazing Super delicious everything I recommend... Muy riquísimo 100% recomendado

Great little bakery. Very small, family-run feeling. Authentic and Belgian. Had very interesting Belgian coffee which was quite different than what I was used to!

I was greeted with a warm welcome, and my queries were attended to kindly. I like how the products are handmade & I love what I bought - pistachio croissant!

A lovely shop with delicious pastry. I got the blueberry tart. It was excellent. The staff was overly attentive. In a span of 20 minutes, they checked up on me 3 times.

Can I just say one thing? The bread here. Best bread in the city!