Let Them Eat Cake: Bites Nearby

Often saved for special occasions and holidays, sweets are something we tend to think of as taboo for everyday. What if we indulged just a little bit during ordinary days and allowed a special treat, maybe even for breakfast?

Once in awhile, eating a donut, fresh Danish, delectable piece of coffeecake, cupcake or a wedge of chocolate cake might just be in order, especially if you subscribe to the breakfast wisdom of Bill Cosby in his chocolate-cake-is-nutritious-for-breakfast bit.  

Many establishments in the area are offering limited-time and seasonal specialties in addition to their normal fare.

in Darien counts among their most popular items the tiramisu and Napoleon pastries — layers of phyllo, vanilla or chocolate custard covered with cherry icing.

in Darien, Woodridge and Lemont has pumpkin donuts, muffins and caramel apple donuts that have been really popular, according to the staff at the 75^th Street location in Woodridge.

La Petit Sweet in Westmont is rolling out their ever popular pumpkin rolls — available by the slice or the entire roll. It’s similar to a jelly roll but with pumpkin filling, cream cheese frosting and optional nuts. Or how about pumpkin cheesecake, scones and apple slices?

in Darien will bring out their popular cherry and vanilla flavored pink ribbon bagels on September 14^.

in Lemont always has fresh pastries and even has gluten-free brownies, chocolate chip cookies and muffins for special diets.