Alliance Bakery – French
The air inside this charming neighborhood staple is thick with the irresistible scent of browning butter and yeast, drawing guests toward counters piled high with golden, shatteringly crisp pastries. Artisanal layers of laminated dough are transformed into everything from sweet, almond-dusted delights and vibrant guava-filled treats to savory parcels overflowing with melted cheeses and roasted peppers, offering a masterclass in the delicate art of the French bakery.
1736 West Division Street, Chicago IL 60622 https://alliancebakery.com/home/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Alliance Bakery
Dairy-Free at Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery in Chicago has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pecan Sticky Roll and Lemon Square. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery in Chicago has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lemon Square, Pumpkin Bar (Seasonal) and Coconut Dream Bar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery in Chicago has 51 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Fruit Tart, Raspberry Danish and 2 Piece Macaron Favor. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery in Chicago has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pecan Sticky Roll and Lemon Square. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery in Chicago has 60 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Fruit Tart, Raspberry Danish and 2 Piece Macaron Favor. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery in Chicago has 11 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pecan Sticky Roll, Almond Croissant and Lemon Square. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery in Chicago has 57 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Fruit Tart, Raspberry Danish and 2 Piece Macaron Favor. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery in Chicago has 4 mediterranean-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pecan Sticky Roll, Lemon Square and Coconut Dream Bar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Alliance Bakery
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tiramisu Individual | 59.4 g | 37.8 g |
| Bran Muffin | 158.1 g | 37.1 g |
| Turkey & Swiss Croissant | 14 g | 28.7 g |
| Ellen Individual | 74.5 g | 26.3 g |
| Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Croissant | 45.7 g | 25.4 g |
| Flourless Chocolate Cake (4") | 89.8 g | 24.1 g |
| Tea Cookie | 78 g | 23.9 g |
| Quiche Lorraine | 18 g | 22.1 g |
| Spinach & Feta Croissant | 18.1 g | 21.6 g |
| Dominique Individual | 158.3 g | 21.4 g |
| Vegan Cranberry/Apricot Scone | 39.8 g | 20.9 g |
| Chocolate Almond Croissant | 66.9 g | 20 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate Alliance for its exceptional food and satisfying portions, frequently noting the inviting space that creates a memorable dining atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the attentive service, praising the accommodating staff for their deep knowledge of the menu and their ability to provide a seamless experience.
Menu
Breakfast Pastries
- Plain Croissant - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Croissant - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Almond Croissant - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Almond Croissant - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Guava Cream Cheese Croissant - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham & Cheddar Croissant - $7.25 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Turkey & Swiss Croissant - $7.25 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Spinach & Feta Croissant - $7.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Croissant - $7.25 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Quiche Lorraine - $7.25 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Ham and Cheddar Quiche - $7.25 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Spinach and Red Pepper Quiche - $7.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Whole Quiche - $56 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Almond/Cherry Scone - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Apricot/White Chocolate Scone - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Scone - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Chip Scone - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lemon Drop Scone - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegan Cranberry/Apricot Scone - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cinnamon Roll - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pecan Sticky Roll - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Morning Roll - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Banana Muffin - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Muffin - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bran Muffin - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lemon Poppy Muffin - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Apple Danish - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cherry Danish - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cheese Danish - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Raspberry Danish - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Signature Cakes
- Cookies N Cream Cake (6") - $65: Devil’s food chocolate cake, Italian meringue buttercream, crushed oreo cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Niagara Cake (6") - $65: Vanilla and Chocolate Cake, Vanilla & Chocolate Buttercream Filling, Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, Ganache Drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Carrot Cake (6") - $65: Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Filling & Frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Raspberry Ganache Cake (6") - $65: Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Preserve & Chocolate Mousse Filling, Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, Chocolate Ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Triple Chocolate Cake (6") - $65: Chocolate cake, fudge filling and frosting, chocolate sprinkles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Red Velvet Cake (6") - $65: Red Velvet Cake, Cream Cheese Filling & Frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- German Chocolate Cake (6") - $65: Chocolate Cake, Coconut & Caramel Filling and Frosting, Pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Sprinkle Cake (6") - $65: Vanilla Cake with Sprinkles, Vanilla Buttercream Filling & Frosting, Colorful Sprinkles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Fine Pastries
- Anne Individual - $9.95: Dark chocolate mousse, crème anglaise center, hazelnut crunch, chocolate biscuit, dark chocolate glaze, mini macarons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lola Individual - $8.95: Chocolate cake, dark chocolate cream, exotic mousse, fresh kiwi, pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Dominique Individual - $9.95: Milk chocolate raspberry mousse, vanilla raspberry center, chocolate biscuit, red chocolate glaze, fresh raspberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Zoe Individual - $9.95: 70% chocolate mousse, dark chocolate glaze, chocolate sablee, cocoa meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Ellen Individual - $9.95: Pistachio cake, hazelnut/pistachio praline crunch, pistachio mousseline, white chocolate mousse, white chocolate cinnamon plaques Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Tiramisu Individual - $9.95: Chiffon cake, espresso syrup, mascarpone mousse, Marsala wine, cocoa powder, buttercream, mini macaron Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Tart - $8.95: Key lime curd, graham cracker crust, toasted meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Smore Tart - $8.95: Dark chocolate cream, graham cracker crust, toasted meringue, chocolate curls Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Macadamia Bar - $9.95: Macadamia browned butter cake, salted caramel filling, macadamia nuts, hazelnut/milk chocolate glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flourless Chocolate Cake (4") - $7.95: Dark chocolate, almond flour, powdered sugar, fresh strawberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- New York Cheesecake (3") - $7.95: New York-style cheesecake, graham cracker crust, fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Turtle Cheesecake (3") - $7.95: New York-style cheesecake, graham cracker crust, caramel, roasted pecan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Fresh Fruit Tart - $9.95: Seasonal fruit, vanilla bean custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly
- Apple Almond Gratin Tart - $6.95: Sweet tart shell, vanilla bean pastry cream, caramelized apples, toasted almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Roxanne Individual - $9.95: Strawberry red cake, strawberry gelee, white chocolate mousse, strawberry white chocolate wafer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
French Macarons
- Macaron (Single Piece) - $2.95: Assorted flavors: Rose, Banana, Hazelnut Praline, Salted Caramel, Matcha Sesame, Coconut Lime, Coffee, Vanilla, Guanaja, Mango, Blueberry, Raspberry, Pistachio, Strawberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 6 Piece Macaron Gift Box - $18.5
- 12 Piece Macaron Gift Box - $35
- 1 Piece Macaron Favor - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 2 Piece Macaron Favor - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Cookies & Deluxe Bars
- Turtle Brownie - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Fudge Brownie - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pumpkin Bar (Seasonal) - $3.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Lemon Square - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Pecan Bar (Seasonal) - $3.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Coconut Dream Bar - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cheesecake Bar - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Raspberry Oatmeal Bar - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Tea Cookie - $1.5: Pecan sandie, peanut butter-raspberry thumbprint, cocoa-walnut pistachio, or American coconut macaroon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Classic Cookie - $2.75: Chocolate chip, oatmeal chocolate, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, or double chocolate + walnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Alliance Bakery
- Is Alliance Bakery dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Alliance Bakery has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pecan Sticky Roll and Lemon Square.
- What can I eat at Alliance Bakery on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pecan Sticky Roll and Lemon Square carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Alliance Bakery have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie and Pecan Sticky Roll.
- Is Alliance Bakery gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Alliance Bakery?
- Tiramisu Individual, at roughly 37.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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