Wedding Cakes And Mouthwatering Sweet Treats
IL
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Emily Kenyon
OWNER
What's For Tea? is a Chicago, IL-based, locally owned home bakery that specializes in bringing you the finest selection of baked goods, including custom cakes for weddings and other special occasions. The company name blends the tradition of British teatime and a desire to bring you a comforting, enjoyable experience with every bite.
Emily Kenyon, the founder of What's For Tea?, grew up in an ingredient household. This, combined with a strong sweet tooth, led her to develop her lifelong passion for crafting delicious creations for everyone to enjoy. As a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, she began experimenting with recipes, transforming each one into something beautiful and full of flavor. Through her years of training, Emily now makes everything from old family recipes to innovative new creations, baked fresh daily using the highest quality ingredients.
Whether you are looking for a sweet snack, a heartwarming loaf of bread, or a show-stopping custom cake, they strive to make every experience unforgettable. They also offer tea pairings that complement each of their baked goods. Their custom cake creations are tailored to suit your celebration. With their personalized designs, careful attention to detail, and ongoing communication, the team can ensure it is everything you envisioned and more. Contact them today to start crafting your dream wedding cake.
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Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Emily Kenyon
Owner
Emily is the proud owner of What's For Tea? and a talented baker who graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. During her baking journey growing up, she delighted in turning simple ingredients into beautiful, flavorful masterpieces. Emily now creates custom cakes that can add a special touch to any celebration.
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5.0
out of 5.02 reviews
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Samuel T
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5.0
6/28/2025
Emily was wonderful and so helpful during the cake ordering process. Very easy to talk to and super friendly. And the cake was so good as well. One of the best cakes I’ve ever had....
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Claire S
5.0
9/02/2025
A quick Google search found What's For Tea and we're so glad it came up. Emily was super communicative as we went back and forth with ideas of the simple wedding cake we wanted. Sh...
e gave some great input when we had questions around the fillings and was super nice as we added more to our order closer to the date.
The cake was simple and elegant, exactly as we'd wanted and for such an incredible price! We are extremely happy with how everything turned out, and all the cakes were truly delicious.
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