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Vanille Patisserie- French Market Chicago

Your guide to this French bakery on 131 N Clinton St, Near West Side, Chicago — hours, map, menu and directions.

French bakery Hours listed
Get directions (773) 868-4574 See the menu

Opening hours

 
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Monday7 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday7 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday7 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
SundayClosed

72 hours a week across 6 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661

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Address131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661
NeighborhoodNear West Side
Phone(773) 868-4574
StyleFrench bakery
CountyCook County
Time zoneCentral Time
From city center2.0 mi southeast

About Vanille Patisserie- French Market

Vanille Patisserie- French Market is a French bakery at 131 N Clinton St, 2.0 mi southeast of the Chicago city center in the Near West Side area.

Chicago has 805 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, roughly one for every 3,381 residents. Nearest alternative: Le Pain Quotidien | West Loop at 135 N Clinton St, less than 0.1 mi away.

The listed hours start at 7 AM and run as late as 7:30 PM, for about 72 hours across 6 days a week. Sunday is a closed day, so stock up on Saturday.

This is one of 6 locations of the same brand in our directory.

What to order

Typical items at a French bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Viennoiserie

  • Pain au ChocolatCroissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky and buttery with bittersweet pockets.
  • Croissant aux AmandesDay-old croissant soaked in syrup, filled and topped with almond cream and sliced almonds, then rebaked; dense, sweet, and crisp-edged.
  • Pain aux RaisinsA spiral of croissant dough spread with crème pâtissière and rum-soaked raisins, soft in the middle and crisp at the edges.
  • Chausson aux PommesPuff pastry turnover filled with chunky apple compote, scored on top and glazed to a lacquered finish.

Pain

  • Pain de CampagneA rustic country loaf blending white and whole-grain flours, leavened with levain for a thick crust and mild tang.
  • Pain aux NoixHearty whole wheat loaf packed with walnuts, earthy and faintly bitter, a natural partner for a cheese board.
  • FougasseProvençal leaf-shaped flatbread slashed with openings, brushed with olive oil and studded with olives or herbs.
  • Brioche NanterreA loaf of buttery brioche baked in a pan from several dough balls, ideal for toast or pain perdu.

Pâtisserie

  • Tarte aux FraisesCrisp pâte sucrée with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries arranged in tight rows.
  • OpéraThin almond sponge layers soaked in coffee syrup, alternated with coffee buttercream and ganache under a glossy chocolate glaze.
  • Tarte TatinUpside-down apple tart of butter-caramelized apples on a pastry base, deeply amber and soft-set, often served with crème fraîche.
  • Éclair au ChocolatLong choux pastry filled with dark chocolate pastry cream and topped with glossy chocolate fondant, crisp-shelled and creamy within.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
  • Closed on Sundays — plan weekend treats for Saturday.
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Display case in a Chinese bakery — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 2 — illustrative photo
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Bread at a Massachusetts bakery — illustrative photo
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Questions about Vanille Patisserie- French Market

What are Vanille Patisserie- French Market's hours?
Vanille Patisserie- French Market's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 7 AM – 7:30 PM; Sat: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Sun: Closed. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Vanille Patisserie- French Market open on Sunday?
No, Vanille Patisserie- French Market is listed as closed on Sundays.
What time does Vanille Patisserie- French Market open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Vanille Patisserie- French Market located?
Vanille Patisserie- French Market is at 131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661, in the Near West Side neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Vanille Patisserie- French Market?
The listed phone number is (773) 868-4574.
What should I order at Vanille Patisserie- French Market?
As a French bakery, typical picks include Pain au Chocolat, Croissant aux Amandes, Pain de Campagne, and Pain aux Noix. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Vanille Patisserie- French Market?
Nearby options include Le Pain Quotidien | West Loop (less than 0.1 mi), Fresco Delicioso (less than 0.1 mi), and Beavers Coffee+Donuts (less than 0.1 mi).

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