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Isabella’s BakeryB
1659 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
· Pastry shop
· Andersonville
Small Guatemalan bakery with warm service, very affordable pan dulce and tamales; mostly takeout with limited seats and cash-only policy.
The verdict
Isabella's Bakery delivers solid neighborhood bakery quality through excellent food quality and warm, attentive service that makes first-timers feel welcome. Exceptional value and authentic Guatemalan specialties create loyal appeal, but severely limited seating and occasional selection gaps prevent grade A territory. A genuine neighborhood gem worth visiting for fresh pan dulce and tamales.
One caveat: Cash-only; bring bills or use nearby ATM
What to order
- Pan dulce (conchas, cachitos)
- Guatemalan tamales
- Empanadas
What diners say
- Comforting, not-too-sweet pastries
- Neighborhood feel and kind staff
- Tamales that satisfy without breaking the bank
Opening Hours
Monday07:00–19:00
Tuesday07:00–19:00
Wednesday07:00–19:00
Thursday07:00–19:00
Friday07:00–19:00
Saturday07:00–19:00
Sunday07:00–18:00
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