Best Desserts in North Lawndale, Chicago
The 11 top-rated desserts in North Lawndale, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is grilled pound cake at The Soul Food Lounge (3804 W 16th St), with a flavor score of 92 out of 100 from 34 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best Desserts across Chicago→- Ranked #1At The Soul Food Lounge3804 W 16th St
Grilled pound cake is praised for its warm, buttery texture, lightly caramelized edges, and perfect pairing with ice cream.
- Ranked #2At The Soul Food Lounge3804 W 16th St
- Ranked #3At Lou Malnati's Pizzeria3859 West Ogden Ave
- Ranked #4At Lou Malnati's Pizzeria3859 West Ogden Ave
Peach cobbler stands out with its homemade taste, rich flavor, and perfect balance of sweetness, leaving many wanting more.
- Ranked #5At Star Gyros3400 W Roosevelt Rd
- Ranked #6At The Soul Food Lounge3804 W 16th St
The pound cake is praised for its warm, soft texture and sweetness, though some found it overly sweet.
- Ranked #7At The Soul Food Lounge3804 W 16th St
Fried pound cake is praised for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and flavor, though some found it lacking the traditional cake taste.
- Ranked #8At Soulé3615 W Roosevelt Rd
The peach cobbler suffered from a lack of spices, poor crust, and excessive butter, disappointing many who tried it.
- Ranked #9At Soulé3615 W Roosevelt Rd
- Ranked #10At Soulé3615 W Roosevelt Rd
Banana pudding was criticized for being bland, lacking sufficient bananas and wafers, and generally disappointing in flavor and presentation.