BakeLab

Bhagyashree Ghag

2024-04

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Manisha Barse

2024-04

Visited Champaign for the first time and visited this cute little place with my friends. We had two types of croissants, with almond and berries. Guava Lychee flavored mousse was the prettiest looking dessert, although taste wise it was decent more of tangy flavored (a bit expensive as well). They had a quick service and great staff. Overall, a must visit place when in Champaign.

Madison McAllister

2024-04

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Renee

2023-12

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Lily Neuer

2024-03

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Margaret Larkin

2023-10

I pretty much never buy croissants because they're no big deal. But the coffee macadamia one was literally the best I've ever had. I've never seen nor tasted such a croissant. I also got the oatmeal cookie latte and it was also really good. This place is a level up and I'm from Chicago so I'm used to quality options. It's more pricey but you're paying for better everything. "BakeLab" is also a perfect name. It's a nondescript location at the intersection of two main streets but don't assume it's mediocre based on that. Glad I came here.

Princess Alexandria

2024-03

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selinnilesy

2024-04

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Joy Pandya

2024-01

This place has fantastic service and good food and coffee/tea drinks selection. The atmosphere is okay because there is a bunch of construction going on in the building and just not cozy at all.Vegetarian options: There are a couple of vegetarian options available. All of them are delicious!

Bilal Anarwala

2023-12

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Aaron O'brien

2023-09

The best bread-baking smell and incredibly delicious bread!! The coffee is also excellent. I love this place. This cafeteria adopts its own themes to create a unique and appealing atmosphere for customers.

Dr. Christy Oxendine

2023-05

I am new in town and saw this place on socials before moving here. Friendly staff and a tasty looking selection (it was hard to choose), but I got the ham and cheese croissant to eat in and a classic almond croissant to take home. Both were flaky and flavorful! I also had the London Fog with oat milk and its one of the best I've ever had! The atmosphere was also nice, an intergenerational mix stopped in while I ate.

Zoey Naugle

2022-05

Me and my friends stopped by here for Sunday brunch, it was absolutely THE BEST bakery place i ever been to in chambana area so far. Staff was super nice and patient with my questions and taking my orders. Both my food and drinks were amazing! Strawberry croissant is highly recommended, best corissant i ever had in town. I will definitely come back to try the pistachio croissant and black sesame corissant! I appreciate the creativity they were able to put in their products, chambana could definitely use some of new ideas like that. I saw ppl were talking about this place being pricey, but trust me, what u paid worth their hard work and amazing products!

Jason Wang

2022-05

Finally, a dedicated pastry shop that has both classic french pastries as well as Asian pastries!The pastries look simple, but they're absolutely delicious. In the last 2 days, I've already tried their creme brulee, ham and cheese croissant, coffee cream puff, and red bean & cream bun.Their coffee is also incredibly good and pairs perfectly with the sweet pastries. The standard latte is great but also definitely give the oatmeal cookie latte a try too. It really tastes like an oatmeal cookie!It's venue is inside the Gather building across the street from Einstein Bagels.Parking is a little tricky but there's some dedicated cafe spots located around the back of the building.I highly recommend giving bakelabs a visit!

Rajalaxmi Rajagopalan

2023-11

Amazing pastries. Great coffee. It's an awesome brunch place. The interior is super cozy with an assortment of seating options.

Megan Bui

2022-05

So glad Bakelab opened before I graduated! I passed the cafe a couple times going around campus and finally got to check them out (and then kept checking them out after my first visit haha). Bakelab’s pastry selection is a 11/10. You will not and can not find this selection elsewhere on campus or remotely near. Their pastries include the traditional French pastries but with a twist and they have an amazing selection of Asian buns. I love their matcha red bean bun, almond croissant, cream cheese croissant with cinnamon sugar (basically everything I tried I love)! Their cold brew is the same roast as BrewLab (sister company)—notable notes include smooth milk chocolate.The only downside is that THEY SELL OUT FAST because their pastries are so good! I tried going in to try their matcha croissant but they were sold out by the time I went which was around 2pm (they probably sold out way before that though).

Hannah Kim

2022-05

I can’t express how much I love this place. They have a wide variety of pastries and bread that are made fresh everyday. My personal favorites are the Chocolate Bun with Mochi and Oreo, Hot dog and Cheese Toast, and Almond Croissant. I also recommend their Oatmeal Cookie Latte and Matcha Latte with Oat Milk. I really appreciate the milk alternatives! The ambiance is great for studying or chatting with friends as there are plenty of seats as well as a large table for bigger groups. BakeLab truly holds a special place in my heart! <3

The Smith's

2024-03

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Pat McClard

2023-05

What a great experience! I had the almond croissant and a latte. They were both wonderful, the pastry was very flaky and they didn't make the mistake of too much almond paste but it was still sweet. The latte was beautifully presented and was smooth but worth a deep flavor. I will be back after break.

Dorian Lee

2022-05

Just tried it for the first time last week and it was great! Very bougee and upscale feel compared to what you find in central Illinois. The food lives up to it too! The croissant is light, super flaky, with sharp definitive layers that show the arduous process of the time and skill it takes to make them good. Best croissants in town. Everything else we tried was delicious and flavorful too! Great customer service and clean!

Tiffany Li

2024-03

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Athena Lai

2023-05

Besides the price, quality and flavor is great. The canele has the right consistency of crispy outer layer and soft moist inner layer, though the interior is more mushier than should be. But overall the taste is great (Earl gray and original flavor).

Anthony Meneely

2023-05

Watch out other CU bakeries cause Bake Lab is gonna give you a run for your money! Awesome quality and price. Very fresh and my kids recommend any of their croissants. 4 out of 5 as parking can be a bit of a pickle. But for product and staff they get 5 stars all day. Will go again and reccomend to others.

Taffy DeJarnette

2023-05

Pastries are lovely and fresh, professional yet not mass produced style you get at most bakeries. Personable staff. Comfortable and relaxing seating

Geraldine Carney

2023-05

Delicious! The blueberry cream cheese danish was a perfect blend of sweet, tart, and creamy while the chocolate hazelnut croissant was light and fluffy with sweet, smooth chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts. I can't wait to try all the other goodies they have.

Hanna Fei

2022-05

I had their strawberry mascarpone croissant, and really enjoyed the strawberry jam in it. Love how they include elements of asian pastries and I look forward to trying other items!

Abraham Testa

2023-05

Amazing bakery. Was recommended by a friend to come by. Must try in the champaign area if your a bread person. They have a great variety. Fresh everyday. My kids and wife loved it. Will definitely come back anytime I am in the area. They also have some breakfast options which looked delicious.

Shane A

2023-09

One of the best places around for coffee and a croissant. The quality of the baking is out of this world, they have a nice variety of unique pastries, and the environment is perfect for getting a little work done. The coffee is good as well. It sure beats a Starbucks, and the owners are local, so it's all that I look for in a business. Highly recommend it to anyone in town or passing through.

H.H.H

2023-06

A chill smaller spot good for free wifi and outlets. Very clean and upscale feeling. Workers are nice and the honey matcha was delicious. Baked goods are on the pricier side.

Nimo Yo

2023-05

Their pastries and coffee are unbeatable in this area, and I feel they are so much better than those bakeries in Chicago! When I come here, I usually get a large box for my families! Never go wrong!!!