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Three Top Productions in Illinois: 3 Spots
This guide turns We Tried Chicago's 3 Highest Rated Asian Bakeries So You Don't Have To from Three Top Productions into a practical bakery & cafe map with 3 saved spots around Lake View, Lake View East, and West Town. The mapped places include a bakery stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Three Top Productions explored Chicago's Asian bakery scene, ultimately resulting in a three-way tie between Matt Bakes, Deji Dough, and Genevese Bakery. The team was particularly impressed by the savory fusion flavors of the kimchi focaccia and the nostalgic, light sweetness of the mango cake. They concluded that each spot offered a unique atmosphere, from bustling market vibes to sophisticated late-night dessert options.
What this map is good for
- Planning a bakery stop or short itinerary in Lake View.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 3 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Matt Bakes
Bakery in Food Court, 1001 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA, West Town, Illinois, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe
Bakery in 2925 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA, Lake View East, Illinois, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Daeji Dough Company
Bakery in 1360 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA, Lake View, Illinois, United States
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Chasu fried egg and spam sandwich
- Hong Kong style bun
- Ube taro bun
- Plantain chips
- Kimchi focaccia
- Tteokbokki croissant
- Okonomiyaki monkey bread
- Honey miso cornbread cookie
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited Matt Bakes in Gangnam Food Market
- Explored Deji Dough bakery
- Visited Genevese Bakery and Cafe in Lake View
- Sampled savory fusion pastries
- Tasted traditional Hong Kong style baked goods
- Voted on the best Asian bakery in Chicago
- Experienced a three-way tie for the top spot
Planning questions
Where did Three Top Productions eat in Illinois?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Illinois.
What are the must-try foods in Illinois?
Creator picks from the video include Chasu fried egg and spam sandwich, Hong Kong style bun, Ube taro bun, Plantain chips. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this bakery & cafe map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.