Preserving the Art of French Pastry in Chicago since 2002
Vanille Patisserie, co-founded by award-winning Pastry Chef Dimitri Fayard and Keli Fayard in 2002 continues its leadership in bringing authentic French Pastry Arts to Chicago and beyond. When Chef Dimitri decided to pass the torch for Vanille to new ownership in 2011—to delve more deeply into his passion for teaching at The French Pastry School in Chicago—his best students leaped at the chance to lead the charge to preserve the art of French pastry at Vanille Patisserie.
With owner Sophie Evanoff and Executive Chef Leslie Shaw now at the helm, the Vanille tradition for bringing uncompromised quality and excellence in French pastry arts lives on through the passion of its team of classically-trained French pastry chefs, most schooled hands-on by World Pastry Champion Chef Dimitri himself.

Vanille’s commitment to the Art of French Pastry, using classic French technique handed down in the French tradition from mentor to student is something Vanille is in a unique position to offer in Chicago. Trained by a true master of French pastry arts, Vanille chefs continue to expand upon the strong reputation for exceptional quality Vanille has built during 10-year history in Chicago and evolve it in new and totally unexpected directions.
Vanille Patisserie, a name long synonymous with authentic French pastries and desserts offers its entire line of artisanal desserts and pastries, including delicious entremets (mousse cakes), luscious tarts, handmade chocolates and candies, and the ever-popular French Macarons and freshly baked croissants in its Patisseries (French Pastry) shops and through the finest retailers Packaged in design as elegant as the French pastries nestled inside, a gift from Vanille is an instantly recognizable statement of premier quality and good taste.
We also offer our highly acclaimed French-style macarons, as well as an exquisite collection of our carefully crafted handmade chocolates and French candies through the online boutique and design custom wedding cakes, favors and other cakes and dessert creations through our experienced team of sales consultants
To taste the power of the Vanille Patisserie brand, stop by one our stores or visit our table at one of the many events around Chicago in which we participate
If you are interested in carrying our products, please contact our Wholesale consultants. We supply many of the finest hotels, restaurants, caterers and upscale retailers with and deliver within the Chicago area and its surrounding suburbs



