CANDY & CAKE

CANDY & CAKE Candy & Cake is a multi-concept bakery offering custom cakes, desserts, Hershey’s ice cream, and our hot kitchen, Shawarma Express.

We specialize in catering and family meals, proudly serving our community as a multi-year Reader’s Choice winner. Candy & Cake is a vibrant, award-winning bakery and dessert café located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, known for blending American comfort classics with Egyptian-inspired cuisine — all wrapped in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
🍰 What Candy & Cake Offers
A full-service bakery crafting

everything from cupcakes, pies, and cake pops to custom cakes for every occasion. A restaurant and dessert bar serving both American favorites (burgers, wraps, loaded fries) and authentic Egyptian dishes (shawarma, falafel, kofta bowls). A Hershey’s Ice Cream parlor with over 24 premium flavors, sundaes, milkshakes, and seasonal specialties. A rotating menu of signature creations, like the Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bar, Konafa Cups, and Snow Cone Cake Pops — treats that made Candy & Cake a social media favorite.
🏆 Community & Recognition
Candy & Cake is deeply involved in the local community, participating in festivals, school fundraisers, and charity events. They proudly support local sports teams, schools, and organizations, often donating portions of sales or creating custom fundraising programs (like the popular Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser). They’ve earned the 2024 Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Dessert and Best Family Dining — recognition that celebrates their passion for flavor, creativity, and community connection.
💖 The Story Behind the Name
Founded by Christeen Botros, Candy & Cake began in 2017 as a home bakery inspired by a love for creative desserts. The name reflects their first menu — full of candy-inspired cupcakes and cheesecakes — but over time, it evolved into a full restaurant and dessert destination that brings families together for food, fun, and sweetness under one roof.
📍 Location & Hours
📍 596 William Latham Dr, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
🕐 Monday–Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

🔥 LAMB SHAWARMA IS BACK! 🔥You asked. We listened. Our Lamb Shawarma is officially back and ready to serve!Tender, season...
06/19/2026

🔥 LAMB SHAWARMA IS BACK! 🔥

You asked. We listened. Our Lamb Shawarma is officially back and ready to serve!

Tender, seasoned lamb grilled fresh to order and wrapped in warm pita or served as a bowl with all your favorite toppings. If you’ve been waiting for lamb season to return, tonight is your night.

🥙 Lamb Shawarma Wrap
🍚 Lamb Shawarma Bowl
🔥 Fresh off the grill
🥔 Add our hand-cut fries

Don’t wait—lamb is always one of our most requested items and it goes fast!

📍 Shawarma Express at Candy & Cake
⏰ Open until 8 PM tonight

☎️ Call now and place your order before it’s gone again!

🔥 LUNCH STARTS NOW! 🔥The grills are hot, the fries are fresh, and your lunch is ready!Whether you’re craving a Chicken S...
06/18/2026

🔥 LUNCH STARTS NOW! 🔥

The grills are hot, the fries are fresh, and your lunch is ready!

Whether you’re craving a Chicken Shawarma, Beef Shawarma, Lamb Shawarma, Falafel, a juicy burger, or one of our homemade desserts, we’ve got you covered.

🍟 Fresh hand-cut fries
🥙 Made-to-order shawarma
🍔 Burgers grilled fresh
🍰 Award-winning desserts
🍦 Hershey Ice Cream

Don’t settle for a boring lunch today. Treat yourself to something fresh, flavorful, and made just for you.

📍 Candy & Cake / Shawarma Express
⏰ Lunch is being served now until 8 PM

📞 Call ahead for fast pickup!

06/18/2026
🇪🇬 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🇪🇬Experience a true Egyptian Breakfast from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM!Start your morning with the flavors o...
06/18/2026

🇪🇬 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🇪🇬

Experience a true Egyptian Breakfast from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM!

Start your morning with the flavors of Egypt:
🥙 Fool Medames
🧆 Fresh Ta’ameya (Egyptian Falafel)
🥚 Traditional Egyptian Egg Dishes
🫓 Fresh Bread
🧀 Egyptian Cheese
☕ Egyptian Tea

Whether you’re joining us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we’ve got you covered!

🍽 Lunch & Dinner Served 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
🔥 Fresh Shawarma • Burgers • Falafel • Family Favorites

🍰 And don’t forget dessert!
Award-winning treats from Candy & Cake and your favorite Hershey Ice Cream flavors are waiting for you.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come enjoy something different today!

📍 Candy & Cake | Shawarma Express
⏰ Egyptian Breakfast 9 AM – 1 PM
⏰ Lunch & Dinner 11 AM – 8 PM

See you soon! ❤️

06/17/2026

🇪🇬🔥 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🔥🇪🇬

Have you ever had a real Egyptian breakfast?

Not just eggs and toast… we’re talking about the flavors that millions of Egyptians wake up to every morning. Fresh Fool Medames, Egyptian-style eggs, cheeses, warm bread, falafel, and traditional recipes made the way they are served in Egypt.

📅 Tomorrow, June 18
⏰ Egyptian Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

This is a special breakfast experience you won’t find anywhere else around Kankakee County. Whether you’re Egyptian and missing the taste of home or you’re trying it for the very first time, this is your chance.

✅ Fresh made-to-order
✅ Authentic Egyptian recipes
✅ Limited breakfast hours
✅ Dine-in or carry-out

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come hungry!

📞 Call now to reserve your table or place a carry-out order.

📍 Candy & Cake / Shawarma Express
⏰ Breakfast served ONLY from 9 AM – 1 PM

🇪🇬 One morning. One authentic experience. One unforgettable breakfast.

Who’s joining us tomorrow morning? 👇🔥🇪🇬🍳🥙☕️

Candy & Cake is a multi-concept bakery offering custom cakes, desserts, Hershey’s ice cream, and our hot kitchen, Shawarma Express. We specialize in catering and family meals, proudly serving our community as a multi-year Reader’s Choice winner.

06/17/2026

⚠️ Due to today’s weather, Candy & Cake and Shawarma Express will be closed on Wednesday, June 17.

The good news? We’ll be back tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, and we’re bringing something special!

🇪🇬 Egyptian Breakfast
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Then stay for lunch and dinner:
🍽️ 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

If you’ve never experienced an authentic Egyptian breakfast, tomorrow is the perfect chance to try it. Full of flavor, made fresh, and unlike anything else around!

We are so excited to share this tradition with our community and can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow.

Stay safe, and we’ll see you bright and early on June 18! ❤️

🔥 CHICKEN SHAWARMA IS BACK! 🔥You asked. We listened. Chicken Shawarma is back and ready for tomorrow! 🎉Fresh grilled chi...
06/17/2026

🔥 CHICKEN SHAWARMA IS BACK! 🔥

You asked. We listened. Chicken Shawarma is back and ready for tomorrow! 🎉

Fresh grilled chicken, packed with flavor, wrapped to order, and served with your favorite toppings. Whether it’s lunch or dinner, this is the meal you’ve been waiting for.

🌯 Chicken Shawarma Wrap
🍟 Add our hand-cut fries
🥤 Make it a combo

Don’t wait too long—when it’s gone, it’s gone!

📍 Shawarma Express at Candy & Cake
📞 Call ahead for fast pickup

Who’s getting Chicken Shawarma tomorrow? 👇🔥

🍽️ DINNER IS READY! 🔥Skip the cooking, skip the dishes, and treat yourself tonight.Fresh off the grill:🥙 Chicken Shawarm...
06/16/2026

🍽️ DINNER IS READY! 🔥

Skip the cooking, skip the dishes, and treat yourself tonight.

Fresh off the grill:
🥙 Chicken Shawarma
🥩 Beef Shawarma
🐑 Lamb Shawarma
🧆 Crispy Falafel
🍔 Juicy Burgers
🍟 Hand-Cut Fries

Made fresh to order and packed with flavor.

📍 Candy & Cake / Shawarma Express
📞 Call ahead for fast pickup

Dinner starts now — who’s grabbing shawarma tonight? 🔥

🌞 Good Morning, Falafel Lovers! 🌞⏰ Open today 11 AM – 8 PMFresh, crispy, and made from scratch — our famous Falafel is r...
06/16/2026

🌞 Good Morning, Falafel Lovers! 🌞
⏰ Open today 11 AM – 8 PM

Fresh, crispy, and made from scratch — our famous Falafel is ready today! 🧆🔥

Golden on the outside, flavorful on the inside, served with fresh toppings and our homemade tahini sauce. Whether you’re grabbing lunch, feeding the office, or just craving something different, today is the perfect day to enjoy an authentic taste of Egypt.

✅ Freshly made daily
✅ Vegetarian & packed with flavor
✅ Available as a wrap, bowl, or side order

📍 Shawarma Expressrr at Candy & Cake
⏰ Open 11 AM – 8 PM

📞 Call ahead and skip the wait!

Don’t settle for an ordinary lunch today—come see why so many people keep coming back for our falafel! 🧆❤️

🌙🔥 FALAFEL NIGHT 🔥🌙Tomorrow’s falafel is waiting for you!Made fresh, crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the in...
06/16/2026

🌙🔥 FALAFEL NIGHT 🔥🌙

Tomorrow’s falafel is waiting for you!

Made fresh, crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside, served with all the toppings you love. Whether you’re a longtime falafel fan or trying it for the first time, this is the meal everyone keeps coming back for.

🥙 Fresh Falafel Wraps
🥗 Falafel Plates
🍟 Hand-Cut Fries
🥤 Ice-Cold Drinks
🍰 Dessert from Candy & Cake
🍦 Hershey Ice Cream

Don’t wait until we sell out. Make your lunch or dinner plans now and come see why people are talking about our falafel!

📍 Shawarma Express at Candy & Cake
📞 Call ahead for fast pickup

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Address

596 William R Latham Senior Drive
Bourbonnais, IL
60914

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm

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