Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts

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720 N Western Ave
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts, located in Lake Forest, IL, is a gourmet bakery renowned for its exquisite selection of tarts, pastries, cakes, croissants, rolls, and coffee cakes.

Specializing in custom orders and wedding cakes, Gerhard's offers a delectable array of European-inspired treats that cater to the most discerning palates.

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3.572 reviews
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Dennis L.
8/30/2025

Cozy French inspired cafe in downtown Lake Forest plaza. It's a fantastic dessert stop for beautifully executed European style sweets in a charming setting. At this most recent stop we tried the...

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Alyson L.
8/30/2025

The owner is incredibly attentive and kind. She made sure our tables were clean and wanted to make sure everything was perfect for us. The donut was delicious and airy and the cakes were light...

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J S.
7/25/2025

Very subpar pastries. The wait in line was long bc they have to package everything with tape which eats at time. Cupcakes are dry and tasteless. Apple pie was no better than a grocery store...

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Karyn M.
8/29/2024

Kahlil Gibran: "Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart." What does this quote mean and how does it apply to Gerard's Elegant European Desserts? This is a charming and elegant...

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Adriana F.
5/20/2024

A month ago I made a quick stop at my favorite European Bakery, Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts. I've been making the long one-hour track to Lake Forest since 1995 and it never disappoints....

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