I had been going to Cumberland Bakery on a regular basis, their seeded rye bread is one of my go-to breads, nice crust and a good amount of seeds. They offer both large & small loaves (as well as unseeded rye).
A few times per year I'll try their pastries, big moist and lots of toppings. Their streusel is quite good. I also enjoy their muffins (morning glory, and cranberry/walnut in particular)
They do make their own donuts on site. I had asked what was their big draw and most always the response was that their chocolate cake donuts are a big hit. I must be missing something as I thought very meh. This past fall however, the cider donuts were fantastic so be on the lookout for those when this fall rolls around.
I'm not really a quiche person, I've had good & bad but when I see quiche on the menu it usually is something a rarely order. One day when entering Cumberland Bakery, in their big front display window was the most delicious looking bacon quiche, big thick pieces of bacon coming out of it. Of course I picked one up. Amazing, best quiche I've ever had, so rich and VERY bacon-ey. The spinach is also a big fave of mine. Cumberland only makes quiche on Thurs & Fri, quiche are not made during July & August.
A new item that I noticed recently was a custard bismarck, really airy dough, with delicious custard and a small circle of chocolate on top. Just terrific. This item seemed to be a once in awhile item. (probably a good thing as I would go daily to get one).
Cumberland Bakery
36 E Northwest Hwy
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7810
6-6 Tues-Fri
6-4 Sat
6-1 Sun
closed Mondays
I did absolutely nothing and it was everything I thought it could be.