The Baking Institute specializes in high-end cakes, pastries, tortes and sweet table displays. All of our cakes are individually handmade and decorated with care by our specially trained bakers. From simple and elegant to elaborate creations, the decorators at The Baking Institute will design the custom cake of your dreams.

We take pride in delivering the freshest floral arrangements, plants and gift baskets to our customers. All of our floral arrangements are artistically arranged and hand-delivered to the recipient. We use only the highest quality flowers and plants to ensure your loved ones receive the very best.

Stretch out in a suite in Downers Grove: our hotel is just off Interstate 355 in the southwest Chicago suburbs. We offer a free shuttle to the Esplanade Center, Morton Arboretum, and anywhere else in five miles. The Esplanade at DoubleTree boasts more than 20,000 square feet of IACC-approved event space, including a ballroom with panoramic lake views.