CHICAGO — Who better to offer bakery recommendations than those who know the industry inside and out? Bakers from the Chicago edition of Craft to Crumb’s Roadshow shared their favorite go-to spots in the city (besides their own).
Recommendation: Floriole Cafe & Bakery
“[Founder] Sandra Holl has a creative menu that changes seasonally, and her Rhubarb Raspberry Galette and Passionfruit Strawberry Pavlova are delicious.” — Ellen King | co-owner | Hewn Bread
Recommendation: Publican Quality Bread
“Publican’s commitment to fermentation, grain quality and old-world technique really helped elevate the city’s understanding of what great bread can be.” — Matthew Sheridan | GM | Au Levain Bakery & Cafe
Recommendation: Del Sur Bakery
“I enjoy the Filipino-inspired flavors; my favorites are the Ube Oatmeal Cream Pie and the Longanisa Croissant.” — Teresa Ging | CEO and founder | Sugar Bliss
This story has been adapted from the July | A2 2026 Craft to Crumb special edition mini-mag. Read the full digital issue here.
