Came back for parties so updating my review! Got the banana coffee again and still love it. One of my favorites in the city and it's not too sweet since the banana is from the foam. Tried the apricot croissant and loved it! Not only is it beautiful but it is perfectly balanced. There's no filling in the middle so it wasn't too much or too sweet. Definitely will be back to try more pastries! read more

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Disappointing. Went there with a lot of hope and will try it again - to have the burger, a couple of dinner items and give it one more chance. We had three dishes: Cheese balls with cherries (4/10); Eggs Benedict with a little salmon (5/10), French fries (4/10). Incredibly slow but I understand it and in fact respect it, given the small kitchen. If the food were good, I would have welcome the slowness - of food arrival, and general service. I do enjoy their breakfast goods at their location in bucktown. Environment - charming. read more

Abrah's has a counter at the storefront for pastries, bread, and beverages to go. The other side of the eatery is a bistro with lunch and dinner options. The decor is minimalist with sleek, marble, and wooden dining tables and wooden chairs. The five of us visited on a Friday morning at 11 am and ordered the following for lunch: 1) The croque madame sandwich is topped with a sunny side up egg and paired with a simple spinach, pickled fennel, and cucumber salad. It is a hearty sandwich that all of us enjoyed. 2) The herb and provolone omelette is packed with garlic, onions, capers, and cilantro. I used the sourdough bread to finish the hollandaise sauce. 3) The truffle bruschetta has three small slices of white brioche topped with truffle-infused cheese, lemon zest, and sun-dried tomatoes. It is light and refreshing. 4) Abrah's bakery bread selection consists of their daily mix of freshly baked sourdough breads. It is served with olive oil, salt, and house-made butter of the day. The butter is heavenly! 5) I am indifferent to the two tender chicken skewers marinated in a creamy thyme sauce and served with pickled fennel over a carrot-orange purée. But it was the perfect protein option for my two young girls. For dessert, we had the following: 1) Mango mousse cake - My dad's favorite! 2) Coconut mousse cake - My mom's favorite! 3) Pistachio kyiv cake - My favorite! It kind of reminds me of a pistachio-packed Napoleon. 4) Pistachio double baked croissant - My girls inhaled this! We enjoyed the sourdough bread so much that we bought a loaf to go. There were only two loaves left so I felt extremely lucky to have scored one. read more

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I had high expectations and left a bit underwhelmed. I'd give 3.5 stars if I could. The service was very slow, all the pastries were sold out by 10:30 on a weekday, and they got my order wrong but it was too busy where I didn't feel like it was worth correcting it. The honey cake was good, but was really hoping I could have tried one of the croissants. My friend really enjoyed their banana coffee and omelette. I'd like to come back here and give it another change given got many good reviews there are read more

Abrah Bakery And Daily Bistro - Honey cake and lattes - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service was great the staff was kind. This isn't the best study spot. Seating is mostly stools facing the window, not much table space, and not a lot of privacy. It can work if you grab a spot at the end facing the wall, but overall more of a quick stop than a work cafe. The banana coffee was sooo good. Super creamy and foamy, and they filled it all the way to the top which I loved. Definitely the standout. The pistachio double baked croissant is a must. It's super crispy like a puff pastry with a really nice pistachio flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. The baklava swirl bun was just okay for me. I think I'm not really into baklava flavors anymore. It was also cold, so I wish it was heated up. They also have a bunch of beautiful fruit desserts (raspberry, coconut, pear, blackcurrant) that looked worth trying next time. read more

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This place is a little confusing when you first walk in, there's a restaurant in the back to the left and a main counter at the front. There's also a small fridge with fruit-based desserts, but if you're waiting in line for the café, you might not even notice it. I had high hopes since the space is really cute and clearly popular. I ordered a very berry matcha, which came out to over $10 after tip, pretty steep for a small matcha, even for the area. Unfortunately, it wasn't good. The matcha mostly tasted like milk and had a sour flavor, not a bright, fruity sour, but more of an off, almost spoiled aftertaste. I probably wouldn't go back. read more

Abrah Bakery And Daily Bistro - Very berry matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious. Exquisite. Minimalistic. Fresh. Luxe. The servers here were so nice; this place has a calm vibe with bright sunlight pouring in (makes for great photos of your food). The menu is on the smaller side but they have fantastic options; everything was so fresh and you could taste the quality. I recommend the Turkish eggs and Nordic breakfast. A little on the pricier side but you get what you pay for. I can't wait to come back and try their other dishes and pastries! read more

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Came in for a late brunch. Small, cozy spot. Great service. Food was good. Next time I'll come early for better selection on the pastries. read more

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Will definitely come back again to try everything! I was visiting from Michigan and we decided to sit down for some brunch and shared the eggs Benedict and coconut dessert as well as the iced espresso with banana foam. Everything was so delicious- the banana foam did taste like actual banana and the drink was not too sweet at all- they did a great job and the coffee was so smooth. The hollandaise sauce almost tasted a bit cheesy and was so good. The coconut dessert and hazelnut ball also were not too sweet at all and it was so nice not to feel overly stuffed or sick from desserts like I am normally. Service was friendly and great as well. read more

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This cafe is tiny for ordering for to go but the bistro is super cute and books up fast. But the pastries look amazing. The berry bow one was so rich and flavorful. The matcha was good but the size was so small for $8 read more

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I returned to try their brunch menu with a friend. The dining area is very crammed which I could see be uncomfortable when busy but it was nonetheless cute and cozy for a winter afternoon. The menu is quite inconvenient to read through and since it's already online, they should do a better job indicating what is sold out for the day. There was some awkwardness with our server and the barista about this but if you want pastries you need to first see what's in the cafe. We had a pastry a couple of drinks and French toast. Everything was correct but wildly overpriced. I loved the matcha last time but I must have jinxed it because it was pretty bad this time around. I would likely not return unless to grab a pastry to go. read more

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Abrah Bakery never fails to disappoint with the Pistachio Croissant. They do run out sometimes on busy weekend mornings so go a bit early if you can! They had some nice outdoor seating so we took our croissant there and enjoyed the weather while it was warm. Servers are very nice. read more

Abrah Bakery And Daily Bistro - Pistachio - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

3.5/4 A lovely spot with consistently good pastries. My favorite is the apricot croissant; it's flaky, flavorful, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. The only downside is that it's a bit pricey, but worth it as a special treat. Banna Coffee was just okay. I tried the espresso, and it was a bit too strong for my taste, definitely not the smoothest cup I've had. Overall, a solid bakery with great quality and a cozy atmosphere read more

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My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025! Restaurant: 36/50 Month tried: June Favorite dish: Chicken Kyiv Making a reservation at Abrah Bakery feels like a life hack to skip the line at Soloway AND ensure your favorite pasty isn't sold out yet. We came only a few days after Abrah's grand opening. The food was really good and the dessert was excellent (as expected from my experiences at Soloway!). We split the Meze Set and the Chicken Kyiv. The onion jam on the meze set was delish. I can't for the life of me remember the name of the dessert I got, but it was chocolate mousse and cherries and it looked like a honeycomb and I would absolutely eat it again! I think just because they were new, some menu items were out, the service was slow and a little choppy (they brought me desert first, lol), and it was absurdly loud in the restaurant. I hope they've added some sound absorbers or something. I've sadly left the neighborhood, or this would likely have become a common date night spot. read more

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food: the banana coffee didn't really stick out to me, i didn't taste banana. the yuzu yogurt pastries cream had good flavor but the bread was very firm. did not expect that and also partly on us for not knowing the pastry type but do think it should be a bit softer. feels like it sat out too long service: good staff ambiance: the bakery part is cute but packed on weekends read more

Abrah Bakery And Daily Bistro - Banana coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's been a couple of months since our last visit. But wow, their fruit cakes are still so pretty and delicious - even my picky toddler son loves it! The flat white was so pretty - love the latte art skill, but the flavor was ok and probably too bitter to our taste. read more

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Great bakery items from Abrah! Get there early, line gets long! Reservations for sit down, but can do grab and go for pastries and coffee. Small storefront with restaurant seating in back. read more

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Great breakfast and excellent pastries! I had an almond milk latte and the apricot croissant to start, both of which were delicious. The croissant especially was a standout. For the main, my friend and I split the croque madame and the cherry gombovtsi (cheese and cherry dumplings). The madame was classic and tasty, but the gombovtsi was a bit too sweet for my taste. It's cute and modern inside, and the service was great. read more

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I absolutely loved this bakery!!!! We tried so much stuff and it all impressed me. The only thing I didn't love was the banana latte. It didn't have much flavor, it was small and did not like bananas. The ham sandwich with cheese was to die for! The vibes inside are lovely. read more

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The food is good and made with fresh ingredients. The only thing I'd improve is the welcoming service. I've been here twice and both times the servers didn't feel particularly welcoming. read more

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Happy about this new spot in the neighborhood! I went during the soft opening and I had a great experience. Everything I tried tasted spectacular and the layers on the pastries is mind blowing. The service was friendly and quick too! For the bakery part, there seems to be a limited space for eating in. I hope there was more space. The price is on a higher side but for the craftsmanship, it's worth it. And it's an occasional treat. Coffee options are limited. They got espresso based drinks (like espresso and americano) but no cold brew - which would be a nice additions to the menu and can make the turnover quicker since we had to wait a while for our coffee to be out. read more

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We came for the viral pastries and they were definitely good, but a little overpriced. They were all $8 - $9 per pastry. We tried: - Crème Brûlée Danish - Apricot Moon Croissant - Carbonara Croissant The Carbonara Croissant was not worth it to me. They said it was like an elevated ham and cheese, but there was about 4 or 5 small slices of ham and a little cheese. The other two were excellent, the Crème Brûlée Danish was a little smoky which added a nice flavor. The coffee was had was fine, but was expecting more since this was from Soloway. read more

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Wow, I wish I could try this place every week. The dessert here is fire! We went at dinner time on a Friday and the staff was kind enough to fit us in for 30 minutes to grab some dessert. The pear dessert was so delicate, creamy, and delicious. Definitely never had anything like it. The pistacho cake had such a distinct texture and fluffyness to it. There are so many great dessert options I can't wait to come back and try - and of course the food itself too read more

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All of the food here is great and high-quality, but the pastries stand out. The honey buckwheat cake is one of the best I've had (though I wish it had a softer texture, but it probably can't be helped due to it being buckwheat). Highly recommend checking out this great new addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Really enjoyed this. There is limited seating, so I would recommend reserving. The food surprised me. (I'm usually not a huge fan of Ukrainian food.) The pastries sold out early. I can see this being a very popular place. It's a nice area to sip coffee and have a pastry. It's owned by the same people as Soloway Coffee. Definitely order the truffle bruschetta. It's crunchy and soft at the same time. read more

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Welcome to the neighborhood Abrah! Our first stop in was a welcome visit with impeccable food and drink. I started with the bacon miso pastry and my wife had the strawberry danish. Both were absolutely fantastic! They both had unique flavors, were generously sized and were super fresh. The layout and decor of the bistro is very welcoming and calm. Seats are well spaced out and there is no feel to rush your meal. Finally, the service was exceptional. Super friendly, attentive and fast. I can't wait to try their lunch, dinner and beverage options. read more

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Get the brown sugar matcha! You won't regret it. Staff is very kind. Want to try more things on the menu. read more

Abrah Bakery And Daily Bistro - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came in after a run with very high hopes but felt like the brunch menu was ultimately pretty uninspiring. The space was super cute and cozy, but the eggs benedict ended up being a bit bland. Turkish eggs were okay, but for the price point, I felt like I could've just made them myself. I think I need to give them a fair shot and return for just coffee & a pastry sometime though! read more

Abrah Bakery And Daily Bistro - Turkish eggs - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First, complements to Darena- she was beyond accommodating, as my party had some dietary restrictions, she checked with the kitchen, advised us of options, and requested when items needed to be omitted. She was lovely. This was my second visit to Abrah and both times the food tasted whole, fresh, and careful. I will make sure to stop by during the holiday season for gift buying, as we were informed you can purchase jars or their cherry jam! read more

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I first tried their pastries at a Chamber of Commerce event, and those were fantastic so I had to visit the restaurant. I went for breakfast after a doctor's appointment and wasn't able to have anything--not even coffee!--prior, so this was such a welcome treat. I ordered the cappuorange drink, an iced espress-orange juice concoction that was totally bizarre but totally worked. I ate the carbonara croissant while I was there, and the pastry is layered so beautifully. It's a perfect balance--too often to get a croissant this flaky it's dry and overcooked. This pastry was crisp, tender, just gorgeous. I will say I wish the filling had had a bit more carbonara flavor or had been more present (maybe my croissant leaked in the oven? It was mostly empty inside), but what was there tasted delicious. I also got the bow-shaped croissant with a berries and cream filling to go. That one was bursting with filling. The berries were tart, the cream sweet and bedazzled with vanilla beans. I can't wait to go back and try literally everything. Big shout out to the barista who helped my groggy self order coffee. You were really nice! read more

Very pretty pastries. Tasted great too! It's obvious they used premium and fresh materials. They aren't cheap though - this box ran me $50. Will come back to try the other stuff. We went at 11:30 and this is all they got so will try to go earlier next time. read more

Abrah Bakery And Daily Bistro - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice addition to the neighborhood. Dress code is business casual which is unusual for the neighborhood but helped create a sophisticated and polished vibe. Shared the mezze platter ( delicious - although would have preferred a different bread ) , branzino ceviche ( interesting and good if you enjoy citrus flavored foods) and the miso cabbage ( delicious). read more

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This is a cute little cafe with pricy but amazing coffee. Good bakery options and a small but quality breakfast menu as well. I had the bacon eggs Benedict and it was fantastic hollandaise sauce was delish. The pistachios croissant was a standout from the bakery. read more

Good quality matcha, super small portion though! Since it's $10 for such a small serving I would definitely prefer a larger size. The vibes in the restaurant are lovely though and I'm definitely interested in trying their food and pastries another time! read more

Abrah Bakery And Daily Bistro - Pomegranate matcha, wild berry matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a cute spot! Breakfast was delicious, and I'd love to revisit in warmer weather when the windows are open. My boyfriend had a pastry from the cabinet and said it was amazing. read more

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I ate so many things I've never had before. I never thought this cuisine could be so vegetarian friendly and tasty and my mind was blown. We had the labneh salad, cherry dumplings, alc couple pastries and each bite was delicious. It's a beautiful, cozy neighborhood space where the service is calm but efficient for a weekend brunch. I love every single dish and cannot wait to go back to have more. read more

I tried their Apricot Moon Croissant and the peer danish. Both were so good! But I expected the croissant to be more crispy like the danish was. The staff were so busy working but were really genuine and friendly. See many people even dining outside in such a cool weather. read more

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Went for a late lunch on a Friday, I liked that they had a full menu avail including brunch. Tried the summer salad on the menu and the cherry gombvotsi, both very good and the latter super unique! The coffee was great but I was surprised they didn't have vanilla syrup, only lavender and honey (different from their sollaway cafe). Last comment was the service was a little slow at the end but we were the last people in the restaurant from the lunch rush. read more

Great food, best burger with demi glaze I've ever had, charming and helpful service (we asked for recommendations), delicious desserts, definitely a must try! read more

There was a nice interior, although we took our pastries to go. My friend and I wanted one sweet pastry and one savory pastry to share. We got the apricot croissant and it was not only beautiful but very tasty and not too sweet. For the savory pastry, I can't remember the name, but it had a sausage inside and we just weren't impressed. In the future I'd probably stick to the sweet pastries! read more

Abrah Bakery And Daily Bistro - Apricot croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois