A Retro Indulgence on the Corner of Montrose and Paulina
On the cold, crisp days this winter, Tastybeat has sampled many a hot cocoa beverage in the city's ever-growing hot chocolate scene. Our conclusion? Angel Food Bakery serves up one delicious cup!
Their supremely delicious hot chocolate sensation, the Barthelona, is rich, creamy, and not-too-sweet. You'll find it is just the remedy for those chilled winter bones. Served in an espresso cup for the daintier among us (and a regular mug for most) and topped with a dollop of the bakery's homemade whipped cream, this drink is guaranteed to make you smile.
And while you're at it, enjoy bakery owner Stephanie Samuel's fun nod to decades past. Her retro creations include:
The Airstream: A Twinkie-like creation made of yellow cake with a marshmallow butter cream filling
The R.V.: Yellow cake with marshmallow butter cream filling, topped with a raspberry glaze and rolled in coconut
The Marshmallow Igloo: Samuel's take on the Hostess snowball, a chocolate dome cake with cream filling surrounded by a marshmallow igloo
And Angel Food also makes cupcakes. Boston cream pie, mud pie, and Day-Glo frosted are a few of the whimsical varieties. And last but not least, don't leave without checking out Stephanie's cake designs. They are gorgeous. Whatever your selection at Angel Food, it's sure to be delicious.
Happy Indulging!
Tastybeat
Angel Food Bakery
1636 W. Montrose (map)
773-728-1512
www.angelfoodltd.com
Chicago, IL 60613
Hours
Tuesday-Friday 7am-5pm
Saturday 8am-5pm
Sunday 9am-5pm
Closed Monday
