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Lovin Oven Cakery

Bakery

One of the Best Places To Visits in Round Lake Beach


Address

2207 N Illinois 83, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073, United States

Website

lovinovencakery.com

Contact

+1 847-231-4700

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (682 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 1 pm
  • Monday: Closed

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  • 5/5 Laura Kayler (Laura E. 6 months ago on Google
    Excellent bakery everything is so fresh and delicious 😋 they have everything here from cakes to cookies to donuts plus so much more. You can order custom cakes for any occasion which are delicious! I highly recommend 👌
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mdancerforever B. 1 year ago on Google
    I have always had wonderful experiences with this bakery. However when I went two months ago to place an order for my daughters birthday cake I had an experience that almost deterred me for good. I asked the woman if they could make a particular cake for me and how much it would cost. She said I don’t know call the Antioch location. I said okay, how long before the party do I need to order it. She said I don’t know, call the Antioch location. I then decided I was wasting my time and asked about how much for a dozen donuts and she said idk it’s 1.47 a donuts so do the math. Whilst I was completely turned off from this experience my about to be two year old still wanted to get a donut before we left. When I asked for it she made a comment of “will she even like it” as if I don’t know what my kid will like. She then proceeded to make a comment on how she will hate her curls as she gets older. The entire experience left a horrible taste in my mouth. I tried everywhere else to order a cake and was running out of time, so I finally decided to go back to this location. Everyone I spoke to this second time around was so knowledgeable and kind. Shirley did a fantastic job and went above and beyond by not only calling another location for me to find out if I could order special donuts. When my picture for the cake wouldn’t send through she went and found one on her own. She was so wonderful. The cake and donuts turned out amazing and was fantastic! I was so very happy with the work she did and my daughter loved it all. Thank you Shirley so much for your kindness and the effort on your part to make my little girls day special ❤️ I will be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 penguin 1. 8 months ago on Google
    I have ordered hundreds of cakes with Lovin oven over the past 30+ years. With the humble beginnings in downtown Round, Lake, Beach. Today I ordered my last, it was an 8 inch round cake that I paid $94 for. It is a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting with a home plate on the top with baseball stitching.. I cannot fathom going back and paying $100 for a cake to feed 10. The description is literally all I ask for. Don’t get me wrong but understand prices are going up employees are demanding more money. I employ people myself but $100 for an 8 inch butter cream is absolute robbery.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jessica L. 1 year ago on Google
    This was 1st time trying lovin ovens in round lake after hearing pretty good things I wanted to give it a try & I’m pretty disappointed. I bought 2 brownies and a chocolate chip muffin. The brownies were not moist nor fresh & the chocolate chip muffin was eh. I will for sure stick with jewel Osco bakery right down the road where I can get both items fresh & worth my $
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Astrid D. 1 year ago on Google
    Update June 2022: Giving LO another try, we ordered for my daughter's birthday a half sheet birthday cake with half yellow half chocolate cake and strawberry preserves inside. They created a gorgeous birthday cake! Service was great and I will absolutely go back for our next birthday cake order. -------- They desperately need to improve their customer service. The woman first taking my order today sounded like she was going to have a nervous breakdown. First insisting I need to send the image for my cake order while on the phone with her because their policy changed as of November and I must stay on the phone while sending the image so the order is paid in full - then moments later telling me she has other things she must do and we can hang up and they'll call back to confirm if the selected cake image is okay. During the conversation she sounded increasingly stressed and annoyed with voice shaking and all. I'm glad another woman took over for her and the transaction was perfect after that, as it goes any other time I've ordered cakes from them, but I sincerely hope things are okay with the first employee, she sounded like a ball of nerves who certainly couldn't keep track of what she was insisting from one moment to another. Prior to this, when we last came in person to pick up a cake the day before Christmas Eve, the woman taking care of us had this unsettling flat affect with no "thank you" afterwards, nothing. After asking what we'd like, she never asked if there was anything else we wanted which is typically what they ask at any bakery I've ever been to. We were going to order other cupcakes but obviously she wanted to get done with the order - what sat with me is telling the person "have a nice day" with no response from her at all. Maybe this is just how people are now, either totally emotionally blank or the opposite, stressed and on edge, but at the very least, gather some patience for customers and a simple "thank you" or "have a nice day" leaves the customer thinking this business somewhat cares that they come back again. After working in retail, the food industry and medical, I can truthfully say you have to pretend to be okay even when you're not-you leave your problems at the door when you come into work, but lately with places like this it seems people cannot and customers get the brunt of their feelings. Customer service aside, this bakery has amazing cakes, the buttercream is awesome and the cake is moist (especially compared to other local bakeries we've tried) and we've never been disappointed in the three years we've ordered from here for birthdays and holidays combined. I hope their employee to customer interactions can improve somehow.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marylou A. 2 years ago on Google
    Chocolate croissant was crisper than that usually are. I really like it! Tasted homemade. Today was their first day open, so the menu was pretty limited. A couple pastries and cookies plus some good looking loaves of bread. Service was excellent. Everyone was very friendly and inviting. I'll definitely be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 N9JCV “N9JCV” w. 1 year ago on Google
    I went back today, against my better judgement. WOW, the prices went up again and SKY HIGH. $4.75 for a single sugar cookie!!!! Just not worth it. They are pricing themselves out of business. Dont waste your time going here. 3 times now I have been here before 9am. They do not have any chocolate chip coffee cakes. This Sunday half of the display cases were completely empty. They no longer bake here. Everything comes from Antioch. I called Antioch and they did not have any either. You would think for a Sunday they would have baked much more. Very sad 😔
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie F. 9 months ago on Google
    Placed customized order for donuts, cupcakes and cakes for a birthday party. The young lady helping me was patient and thorough. Picked up some extra goodies which were really good, but very pricey. Staff friendly, place is clean.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noelle J. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the very best bakeries I’ve ever been to. The chocolate chip cookies have a great batter and the blueberry muffin was moist and fluffy with great flavor as well. Bakeries are usually hit or miss but this was definitely a hit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bri 5 months ago on Google
    Lovin’ Oven Cakery knocked our wedding cake out of the park! From day one, we loved how helpful and communicative Stephanie was during the whole process of designing & customizing our dream wedding cake. The taste testing session was amazing! With 10 different frostings/fillings and 6 different cakes, it was easy to find combinations we really loved. We were happy with our flavor decisions. Our wedding cake was absolutely stunning and delicious. Our wedding guests said it was the best wedding cake they have ever had; even those that normally don't enjoy cake loved it. We chose a very intricate and colorful design and they pulled it off flawlessly! Stephanie even offered to place the faux flowers that we purchased on the cake so it would be delivered to the venue decorated! The cake turned out better than expected; I cannot recommend them enough! :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole T. 5 months ago on Google
    They have the best tiramisu!! Lovin oven also recently provided desserts for my wedding and they were amazing. We did assorted mini desserts and also had a small cake. The cake was beautiful! I currently only have a picture from a distance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike T. 8 months ago on Google
    My wife and I got our wedding cake through Lovin Oven as a part of our wedding package at our venue. The cake turned out absolutely beautiful and tasted so delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deplorable R. 4 years ago on Google
    Truly and undeniably the best bakery I've ever been to. My family and I have been ordering cakes and picking up other treats from LOC for several years now and still goin' strong. IMHO this family-owned business is easily the best bakery/cakery in the Chicago area to say the least. Venue is always kept ultra clean and customer service continues to reign supreme. Prices have always been reasonable and although prices for specific cakes depending on the design may seem high, their work is well worth it. I still find myself coming to this location even though the cake baking is done up at the much bigger Antioch location. Ken Slove may have passed and he will be dearly missed but his legacy will live on. May his soul rest in peace. May God bless Ken & his family always.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sara D. 3 years ago on Google
    I agree with other customers that the pastries and cakes are amazing. However, I ordered a birthday cake ahead of time and paid for it with a credit card. They had to close for a week due to Covid 19 issues and I had to find another place to get a specialty cake at the last minute. Totally understand that they had to close. The customer service was terrible on phone concerning refund. One employee told me they didn't have the credit card # of card I used and no receipt showing which one I used. Told I couldn't get card refunded unless I knew which one. Looked it up and called back. Employee who took my call barely let me explain what happened and could have cared less about my being inconvenienced. Their customer service skills were terrible. Listen to the customer and apologize. That's all you have to do. Don't need excuses. You have a job because the public buys your services. Won't buy from Lovin Ovens Cakery again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dennis B. 6 months ago on Google
    We don't get here as often as we would like, but we do stop when we're in the area. We have never had anything that didn't taste great and look as good as it tasted. Friendly service and fair pricing. It's no surprise we aren't the only ones making the trip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stelly K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very considerate staff and amazing treats, very very good ingredients being used, my go to for my kids and son's birthday cakes, and when he's got a sweet tooth, this is his first choice.

  • 5/5 Joseph R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great staff, and the cakes are amazing!

  • 5/5 Phyllis Z. 3 years ago on Google
    A little high priced but very good.

  • 1/5 Sara T. 3 years ago on Google
    Worst cakery every ever! This is not a joke. I was looking for a bakery nearby so I can pick up quickly for a birthday celebration. I wanted a NORMAL cake, white with just a fruit and a cone on top. They couldn't even custom that! Telling me rather that I must "provide that for myself." What is the point of ordering a custom EASY cake that they couldn't even fulfil? The store also smells horrible; like overly-sweet deserts and some sort of powder. If you looking for a custom cake, don't come here. They'll probably tell you to "provide it yourself."

  • 5/5 SHINE F. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the custom cakes

  • 1/5 Todd M. 3 years ago on Google
    No curbside pick-up.....wait in long line for an order already ordered and paid. Need to get with the times.

  • 2/5 Marcia M. 3 years ago on Google
    I understand due to COVID a business can only allow limited people in store. BUT people should not have to wait 45 minutes to pick up an order already paid for. Have one person take names and bring out cakes. Have extra staff one person!!!! Will not come again.

  • 5/5 Amy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely awesome bakery with a large variety of cookies, donuts, confections and cakes. The cakes are the best in the area!

  • 5/5 Joe S. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a great experience here. There have been many times that I’ve stopped in to pick up some treats or have had an advance order placed. It’s always been a smooth experience. High quality, priced accordingly

  • 5/5 Laura S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best coffee cake, cookies and all around baked goods. My favorite place to come when I visit home. Best service in town.

  • 5/5 Jamie B. 4 years ago on Google
    Picked up a strawberry rhubarb pie and a pumpkin roll from here. Absolutely amazing. The pumpkin roll was easily the best I've ever eaten. Strawberry rhubarb pie never tasted so good either! The layout of this store is so unique! With a viewing area for the cake decorators! In the window not only do they have all the cakes you can purchase but quite a few wedding cakes/special orders on display! Kudos to the decorators! They do a great job!

  • 5/5 Kim F. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious as always!!! Was back home in Illinois for a visit. My son requested I bring a coffee cake back with me to the east coast. Thank you Kathy for all your help! Double bagging them kept them very fresh! ❤️ We had them for breakfast today-

  • 1/5 Ska L. 1 year ago on Google
    If I would give this place 0 star I would !!!! I like it this place before and always gets stuff from there but until I was trying to put in order for a birthday cake on the phone. This lady on the phone that took my order was so rude and giving me bad attitude…. I understand this place be busy but that don’t mean you have to talk to customers any kind of way…. And plus the price is ridiculous! We asking for a small round one tier cake and they told us $300 dollar for that smh. I also ask if they do military discount? Instead of saying yes or no She replied and said “it won’t change nothing” with attitude…. that was poor customer’s service … forget it I’m not ordering or won’t be coming back here for sure smh

  • 5/5 Brooke S. 7 years ago on Google
    Love this place for many reasons! Such delicious pastries and desserts! We came to Lovin Oven for them to make our wedding cake. The tasting was delicious! Alexandra helped us design our wedding cake and made our vision come to life. She is delightful to be around and such a friendly woman! We really enjoyed working with her. She was very helpful. The cake was delicious and our guests really enjoyed the different flavors and look of our cake. It was so pretty! Also, a year from now we can send them a photo of our cake and they will re-create the topper for free! I am looking forward to enjoying this again on our anniversary. If you are looking for a reasonable price, quality ingredients, and skilled staff you should come to Lovin Oven!

  • 1/5 Kristin C. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered my daughter's birthday cake. There wasn't a quote and I reasoned how much could a birthday cake be? 2 tiers for almost $200! Gd that's a lot! So it's whatever this will taste amazing. Nope. The cake was too dense and the crumb was sticky. I would never expect a bakery that has this crazy reputation to not know how to not over stir their cake batter. I'm not sure if they use cake flour or sift but the evidence would point otherwise. I know, then make my own. I do every time now.

  • 5/5 Kelsey G. 1 year ago on Google
    I order my wedding cake here and it was absolutely delicious! And it was so pretty, they did great!

  • 4/5 Melanie F. 9 months ago on Google
    Ordered custom cupcakes, donuts and cakes for my granddaughters' birthday. Lovin' Oven did a fantastic job, the staff was super helpful and friendly, but the reason I only gave four stars is the donuts we're on the dry side. I was disappointed. But, the cake and cupcakes were spot on, super moist and so delicious!

  • 1/5 Steve Stunning s. 10 months ago on Google
    Their brownies are not the same. I remember when my family and I went there and the brownies were the best and the price on their cookies went way up.lovin oven is no longer the same. Thumbs down 👎

  • 2/5 Jerri Adams B. 10 months ago on Google
    The cake ordering process is way too convoluted. You have to call and talk to someone who asks you to email the design of your cake. BUT the email does not count as ordering. You have to call them back, wait for them to find the aforementioned email, and then listen as they slowly enter the information from the email into the system. The entire process can be streamlined. I am a very long time customer but after my last attempt to place an order, which included interacting with staff who could not have been more rude, I will have to take my business elsewhere.

  • 3/5 Helen K. 5 months ago on Google
    Just came out from Lovin Oven. Loved this place for many years. Service always great. Usually when we pick something from the table we put on counter and the worker just takes it. Today when my husband placed an item on the counter and was ready to order he was told "put it over there". Such a departure from the usual. Disappointed

  • 5/5 Theo 3 years ago on Google
    Love the pecan coffee cake!

  • 5/5 Victoria M. 3 years ago on Google
    They are absolutely the best! Close to a holiday and they're sure to have so many options. A little pricey but so worth it.

  • 3/5 Nick A. 3 years ago on Google
    Do you ever crave something from your childhood? Lovin ovens chocolate chip coffee cake is that for me. My family has gone here for over 30 years! I drive from Mchenry all the way out to the round lake location to try and pick some up every time your out! This morning was probably the last attempt to even get some. While the food is amazing it’s not worth the disappointment anymore.

  • 5/5 Karis H. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this bakery! The baked goods are always fresh. They are a little pricey but you pay for the value so I don't mind the extra cost! The store practices social distancing so you may have to wait outside because they only are allowing a certain number of customers in at a time so be prepared if it's cold outside.

  • 5/5 Ray P. 3 years ago on Google
    I have been going there for years. Best Bakery in lake County. It was very busy today

  • 3/5 GRacie A. 3 years ago on Google
    I have to say I am very disappointed with my last visit.... Between my husband and I, we have been long time customers between the 3 locations for as long as I can remember... maybe 11 years or more. This is my number ONE spot for cakes for all my occasions. For the amount we pay for these cakes you would think they would give you a complimentary colored border for the cake. My last visit, I was told if I wanted a colored border I would have to pay per serving. Not even a flat rate. I would have to pay for the color and for the style of the border as well....So I asked “Are you just giving customers white cakes”? The answer was yes. Don’t get me wrong, these are the best cakes but be ready to pay EXTRA for EVERY SINGLE THING!

  • 5/5 Teresa G. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect to pop in and bring a morning bakery assortment to your family. I was bringing breakfast for my Veterinarian team. Great variety. I use this location as my breakfast surprise for those places that deserve a yummy treat.

  • 5/5 Eleni G. 3 years ago on Google
    I love the variety of desserts and cakes, and even their lunch menu is amazing! On top of that, I love how reasonable their prices are! You get top quality sweets that look and taste amazing for very very reasonable prices! I love this and the Antioch location and I absolutely recommend them both!

  • 5/5 Kerry S. 3 years ago on Google
    COOKIES!!!

  • 5/5 Jewel F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good bakery items and prices.

  • 5/5 Wally K. 3 years ago on Google
    The best

  • 5/5 Sam O' H. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff very appealing cakes; The taste is just as good!

  • 5/5 Sharon S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing cakes and desserts!

  • 5/5 Mireya O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Paczkis... ordered ours already!

  • 5/5 Joseph R. 3 years ago on Google
    Best bakery around! Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Kimberly E. 3 years ago on Google
    We got so many different things. We all enjoyed it too!

  • 3/5 Joshua V. 3 years ago on Google
    Very sweet

  • 5/5 Joy J. 3 years ago on Google
    The cake are awesome! My family enjoyed it.

  • 4/5 mukesh p. 3 years ago on Google
    Best.

  • 5/5 Laurie C. 3 years ago on Google
    Found just what my brother desired! Yum.

  • 4/5 Janet S. 3 years ago on Google
    They have the cutest ball cakes decorated for the seasons. Now its the grinch a snowmans head and an ornament. Really great selection of unusually decorated cupcakes during a holiday

  • 5/5 fadi l. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious and lovely

  • 5/5 Colleen M. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic almond pastries

  • 5/5 Przemyslaw W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great tasting cakes and pastries. Helped with my engagement party cake!!

  • 1/5 Eric G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great goodies but one employee there was very rude to me and my wife. Thanks for the horrible experience

  • 5/5 Tracy B. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovin' Oven Cakery is hands down THE BEST!!! My family (& co-workers) always look forward to their cakes (not too sweet).

  • 5/5 Vanessa A. 3 years ago on Google
    Thank you for making me a beautiful masha and the bear cake. It was so beautiful my daughter was so excited with bear house. And it tasted awesome thank you.

  • 4/5 Diana T. 3 years ago on Google
    Very charming....Great place to take the little ones for a special treat. Great prices.

  • 5/5 Priscilla A. 3 years ago on Google
    Love Love Lovin Oven

  • 5/5 Ray S. 3 years ago on Google
    been going there for years and the quality of the pastries has not changed simply gooood

  • 5/5 Jan R. 3 years ago on Google
    We love their baked goods and bread. So delicious!!

  • 5/5 Emma B. 3 years ago on Google
    Always fresh and tasty! They are trying hard to make sure that everyone is distanced while waiting in line.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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