Welcome
2013
Laxamana Bakery Opened in Plainfield, IL on route 59, United States
2021
Amazing Cakes. Expert Artist of the Worlds Most Attractive Cakes.
2022
Started Construction of Fifty-Five Hundred Square Feet of Wonder & Amazement in the Fox Valley Mall Aurora-Naperville Illinois
“As a child of the beautiful islands of the Philippines, I grew up surrounded by the most vibrant flavors and colors that nature has to offer. Sitting with friends and family eating, smiling and laughing taught me what great food and good company can do for the soul and that joy of life and happiness is what we bring to all of our guests at Laxamana Bake Shoppe and Bistro.”
Chefs
Leah L. Yarbrough
CEO & FOUNDER
Four partners, 14 years, multiple disciplines rooted in hospitality.
New York-headquartered design-and-concept firm AvroKO.
Robert Yarbough
MASTER CHEF
Brad Farmerie took a year hiatus from college to move to London and witness firsthand the culinary revolution taking place in the UK.
Emily Vuong
SOUS CHEF
Dan Rafalin has been immersed in the culinary world from the beginning of his career when he received a Grand Diplôme in culinary arts.
Evan Mattew
SOUS CHEF
Evan Mattew prepares fish dishes and often does all fish butchering as well as appropriate sauces. This station may be combined with the saucier position.
Awards
- Michelin Guide, One Michelin Star (2002)
- Gambero Rosso, Up and Coming Chef Award (2002)
- ESPRESSO Guide Performance of the Year (2004)
- Lo Mejor de La Gastronomía, International Award (2005)
- ESPRESSO Guide, Dinner of the Year (2005)
- Veronelli Guide, Three Stars (2005)
- MICHELIN Guide, Two-Michelin-Stars (2006)
- Golosaria, Creative Restaurant of the Year (2006)
- Identità Golose, Best Creative Chef (2007)
- Gambero Rosso, Three Forks (2007)
- ESPRESSO Guide, Rating 19,520 (2009)
- The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Highest New Entry (2009)
- Les Grandes Tables du Monde (2010)
- ESPRESSO Guide, Highest rating recorded 19,7520 (2010)
- Identità Golose, Chef of the Year (2010)
- BMW Guide, Restaurant of the Year (2010)
- Michelin Guide, Three Michelin Stars (2011)
- Gambero Rosso Guide, Best Restaurant Rating 95 (2012)
- “ESPRESSO” Guide, Best Restaurant Rating 19,75 (2012)
- Touring 2012 Guide, Best Restaurant Rating 93 (2012)
- ESPRESSO Guide, Rating 1920 (2007)
- Gambero Rosso, Three forks (2008)
GALLERY
GUESTBOOK
RESERVATIONS
Opening Times
| Week days | 07:00 a.m – 09:30 p.m | |
| Saturday | 07:00 a.m – 09:30 p.m | |
| Sunday | 11:00 a.m – 06:00 p.m |
Book your table for lunch or dinner.
630-540-8729
