Any time I visit my son in Chicago, I have to go to Goddess and the Baker. It was the name that first drew me in; it's the food and coffee that keeps me coming back! Had breakfast here with my son before his graduation and it didn't disappoint! Although they are always busy, the service is friendly and efficient. We got our coffee within a few minutes of sitting down and our food not long after. The chilli crisp egg dish is outstanding- perfect blend of flavors and textures. And the chocolate mousse cake is delicious- yes, there's such a thing as breakfast dessert! The cafe is bright and full of natural light, clean and welcoming. We'll be back!! read more

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We stopped for a quick coffee and snack break. This is a beautiful space with comfortable seating. I just grabbed a latte and a Matcha latte. Also tried the spinach Parmesan croissant. Lovely experience. All day breakfast menu. Please come and greet your own adventure. read more

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To begin with, the customer service here was great and made the experience even more enjoyable. Moreover, the food was just as amazing and definitely worth coming back for. My boyfriend ordered the turkey bacon & egg croissant and absolutely loved it. Furthermore, I got the breakfast with bacon, toast, and hash browns, which I really enjoyed as well. In addition, we decided to get a pecan sticky bun for dessert, and it was the perfect sweet treat to end our meal so delicious! On top of that, everything came out fresh and well-prepared, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, if you're looking for a great breakfast spot, this is definitely the place to go you won't regret it! read more

Omggg the tiramisu iced latte was heavenly. The mascarpone cold foam is thick and rich, literally tastes like dessert on its own. The latte underneath is rich and not too sweet, which balances everything out perfectly once you mix it together. It would've leaned a bit bitter on its own, but with the foam it's spot on. 9.3/10 The space is aesthetic but definitely on the louder side, still a solid chill breakfast spot. They have a huge menu too with baked goods, breakfast, sandwiches, and even drinks like beer and wine, so it's easy to find something for any time of day. read more

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Third Goddess place we trying in the city. Maybe just because of the time, we didn't need to fight for the seats - a big plus! Wanted some thing. A bit warm so landed on the protein bow which was decent for my taste. Egg, port, avocado are all really good. Was not sure what is the red sauce which didn't offset the bitterness with quinoa. Fruit tart was delicious. My kid swallowed the egg croissant so assuming it was really good. Nice leisure place for a late lunch. read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Side Fries - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came before noon on a Saturday and it was busy, as it's right next to a Hilton hotel. The line moved relatively quick. I ordered for dine in and waited to be seated by a server. If you're a small group, expect to share a table! Since I was solo, I shared a long table with several other parties. What I got: - Impossible Breakfast Sandwich (4/5): This was pretty decent! I added some Cholula hot sauce to give it additional flavor and that really topped it off, yum! I wish they provided a knife if I chose to cut it in half, but the sandwich is manageable regardless. - Iced Oat Milk Latte (3/5): The ratio of milk was more, which lightened the taste. It was ok, but have had better on another occasion. Still enjoyed the muffin treat! I wish it came with a straw for dine in. I was alone and had to ask a stranger to watch my stuff while I went to grab one. Staff came around to promptly clean tables and seat other parties. Overall, a good, reliable quick bite with a large variety! read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Iced Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ham and Swiss croissant was freshly baked but could have used more insides. Turkish delight iced coffee wasn't sweet and tasted amazing. read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Turkish Delight - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Gem of a spot. If I lived in Chicago I'd be a regular here. Solidly affordable. Cheap but QUALITY specialty lattes, I've never seen a Chaya (mushroom) one at a cafe before so of course I got it. Not too sweet or earthy, exactly what I was looking for. The food is also delicious. I got the chicken BLT? nothing frivolous or greasy or heavy. The staff is friendly and brings you your order to your table. read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Chicken BLT, Chagaccino - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice laid back spot to grab coffee, a pastry or a sandwich. We were mainly there for coffee. It was about 70 degrees so I got the iced shaken espresso and my wife got the goddess sweet cream cold brew. My main observation on the drinks is that they weren't overly sweet which was welcomed! Usually, I'm requesting sugar free syrup and/or oat or almond milk vs whole milk to cut down on sugar and carbs and I want to taste the coffee. We both remarked that the drinks were just sweet enough. My espresso was served in a glass that made me think of an alcoholic drink (see photo). We also grabbed a croissant and coffee cake. The lightly sweetened drinks balanced out the sweetness from the pastries which were fresh and tasty. Service was great and the vibes were chill. Of the numerous places you can get coffee downtown, this is a really good one. read more

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Sooo Goddess and the Baker was a great morning stop before heading out to spectate my sisters' run. The location was super convenient, and the line moved pretty quickly, which I appreciated. I grabbed a seat outside and enjoyed a coffee paired with a breakfast sandwich. Both were pretty good and hit the spot. Overall, no complaints, seems like a solid go-to coffee spot. read more

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Service and food was amazing and coffee was wonderful! I had the Turkish coffee and my husband had the banana latte, we also had breakfast sandwiches and shared a pistachio croissant. The filling in the croissant was very pudding like which I didn't care for much but everything else was wonderful. Both drinks were coffee-forward and perfectly balanced. Busy, but fast and organized service made it pleasant and manageable. read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great stop for lunch or an afternoon snack! The space is beautiful and bright, I loved the atmosphere. I got a Yuzu Lemonade and a Caprese Sandwhich and everything was delicious. The staff was very friendly. My only complaint is that it was super expensive especially for a quick bite - we got two sandwhiches, a bottled Soda, and Lemonade, along with with a souvenir water bottle but our total was around $100, and even with the bottle that seems like a lot and was not what we were expecting, so just keep that in mind. read more

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what a cute spot! lots of seating indoors & a few patio seats to soak up the sun! all day breakfast is available & cute pastry toppings on the drinks! they have gluten free bread so everything was easy to modify. i ordered to-go and it was pretty quick! staff was very friendly & loved the aesthetic. read more

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Coffee, croissants, bagels! Great service. Delicious food. Amazing coffee. Nice atmosphere. I Chicago! read more

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My friends and I grabbed a quick brunch here before we left Chicago to head home. They have a wide selection on their menu which was perfect since a few wanted breakfast items, someone else wanted a sandwich, and I was looking for a good salad. I ordered the Kale Crunch Salad. It had such a variety of ingredients in this salad. It included grilled chicken, apples, brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, & blue cheese with honey mustard dressing and Parm crackers. I ordered the blue cheese & dressing on the side. It was excellent and hit the spot. Everyone enjoyed their meals. A couple of my friends ordered drinks, which were very tasty. I would definitely go back. read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Cinnamon Date Cacao Latte(left) & Iced Bananas Foster Latte (right) - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had such a lovely date w my boy here. Very crowded! After placing an order, an employee seats you. We were led to the patio which was wonderful granted the weather. Place is gorgeous. They even sell merch - this forest green zip-up hoodie was gorgeous. I had the oatmeal, which had strawberries, blueberries, brown sugar, granola, & oats. Very filling. My non-vegan boy had some type of breakfast sandwich. I inquired how he would "rate" it 1 to 5. He said maybe a 3, bc if he lived nearby he'd come occasionally but not often. I wish they had more vegan options! Still, the seating is very cute & almost romantic. Thanks Goddess and the Baker! read more

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Ordered a $8 match and was very unpleasantly surprised by a grey sugary milk. Service was 10/10 super nice people. But the matcha is a joke. Will be back to try other things but the matcha is not good read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - "Matcha" latte. It's even more grey in person - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

(Kari's Rating 7.5/10) Came here with a friend for a quick bite. I'm not a coffee drinker but their regular roast with cream and sugar was delicious. I used to work at Starbucks and this place has a handmade quality to it which I love. Service is pretty quick as I just got a coffee but the workers were busy and the place was packed as it was a Sunday. Food all looked fresh and the noise levels were bearable, so you can have a normal conversation with your friend here. Overall an enjoyable stop in. read more

This place is has a ton of options from bakery items to sandwiches and salads. Service was friendly and quite fast. The bakery items were delicious I got the cookie pack which is always a great idea. I also the snickers cheesecake and another cookie. The tiramisu latte was absolutely delicious! I got the steak southwestern salad. It was okay I didn't think it had much flavor. Maybe the sandwich is the way to go here. I'll have to try again! read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Snickers cheesecake and a cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Updated 2/16: Arrived around 11:45am. Was able to get a seat at the table. I'm sure customers (me especially) appreciate lowering the music, though it could be brought down a little more. Sadly, I there's little reason for me to visit any longer because I was told the owner removed the rainbow cake. Just a word of advice, if you're gonna remove the only thing I visited for, remove the rainbow stickers on the freezer/fridge. read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was having a staycation in the city and wanted to try something new. I've always seen this cute coffee shop but I've never stopped in. Well, I finally did! I have to say this is such a cute little coffee shop. The line was pretty long upon entering but it moved rather quickly. Before I knew it I was at the front of the line so don't let that deter you. They have so many bakery and drink options that I could barely decide on what to get. I decided to go with a chocolate croissant and pistachio latte. Both were perfection. My fav was the chocolate croissant. It was so flaky and chocolaty! I grabbed a seat by the window so I could enjoy my treats while doing a little people watching. It was a nice chill vibe and a great place to get some work done or just relax and read a book. I literally can't wait to come back and try another drink, although I think the croissant will be my go to! read more

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Busy busy! The line moved quickly. We were given menus while outside. You place your order at the register and stand to the side to wait to be seated. I don't think this is the typical process, but it was so busy that day, order was needed amongst all the people. It was organized, quick, and staff were still friendly despite being extremely busy. I ordered the Turkey bacon croissant and hash brown for breakfast. Hash browns were just ok, the sandwich could've used more bacon and less egg. I'd return and try other things. Had it not been so busy I probably would've ordered a pastry as well. The cinnamon roll muffin someone had looked pretty good . The croissant was buttery goodness! read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Turkey Bacon & Egg Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is my wife's favorite coffee shop chain so I have to give it a 5 stars (haha). But in reality, every time we go, it's always a hit. Never had a full meal like this before and it was delicious. Gyro Pita with Fries, delicious. The arrive was good too, nothing out of the ordinary BUT it is very thoughtful of them to have a HUGE water jug outside for people and doggo's. So nice when I see restaurants do that, they care about the community. The vibes were good too, I believe the manager came out to check on us, great vibes. If you sit out, expect LOTS of people to walk by. Just comes with the choice to sit outside ha. Thank you for the quality Goddess and the Baker, we will be back soon! Personal Review: 8.4/10 read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Gyro - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Long line but went by super fast, especially if you take out. Super unique and fun flavors for pastries! + shaken espresso w pistachio milk ($6): small, 6-8oz but smooth and perfectly sweet (8/10) + Shakshuka danish was crispy and flavorful with tomato inside but the egg yolk wasn't soft boiled or runny at all (6/10) + Impossible sandwich was yummy! (7.5/10) read more

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Super cute coffee shop on Grand Ave. across from the Nordstrom building. Tons of seating and great coffee. They have tons of options whether you love coffee, matcha, tea or food (breakfast and lunch items. I will certainly be back whenever I am in the city! read more

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If I lived here I would drink coffee at Goddess and the Baker everyday. The lattes are perfect every time. They have a lavender latte that is earthy and sweet. The breakfast sandwiches hit the spot, but they also have healthy items like acai bowls and yogurt parfait. A nice selection of baked goods everyday including cakes and croissants. The croissants are a little to crispy for my taste, but they have unique fillings like pistachio cream. There is something for everyone here and an easy stop with kids. read more

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Had a Friday morning brekkie at Goddess and the Baker while in Chicago for a work trip and was so happy to have closed the week out with a breakfast and environment as this. Was immediately drawn as I walked in and saw vibrant color, delicious foods, beautiful baked goods, coffees and teas, and happy people all around. Line was long but don't let that deter you, it moves quick. I ordered an iced latte and yogurt bowl and both were reasonably priced. Not sure if the portion was small or if I was really hungry but ended up finishing the yogurt so fast and ended up ordering a breakfast sandwich to follow. Also finished the sandwich pretty quickly too. Must have had a voracious appetite that morning. I planted myself at the bar seating for awhile while enjoying my iced latte and people watching. The staff were friendly and helpful. Extremely content with my experience here. read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is one of my favorite places to get a salad! The Kale Crunch Salad is just the best. I'm usually not a fan of fruit in my salad but the sliced apples adds this awesome crunch and sweet/tart flavor to the salad. I probably ate this salad 8 times last month bc I was just HOOKED--and it's great for when you don't have time to eat a proper sit-down meal. I order ahead and grab it to go. This place gets PACKED on the weekends though. Come early if you want to dine in. read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was a conveniently located bakery. It was very busy. There was someone working diligently to find seating for patrons and also make sure people weren't occupying the tables for an unreasonable amount of time. The cafe itself was very bright with a very scrumptious and plentiful display of baked goods and desserts. I got the yogurt and a lavender honey latte. The granola was delicious. They used real honey for the latte so most of it was at the bottom since I didn't mix it. This was a great spot for a quick breakfast! read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My cousin really wanted some coffee and we were trying to go somewhere near the Shamrock Shuffle 8K. This one ended up being on the course which was perfect. We could sit inside by the window and watch the runners go by. It was busy but there wasn't a long line and still plenty of tables open. I got a cappuccino while my friends tried some of the sweeter drinks on the menu, the Dubai Latte and the salted chocolate cold brew. My sister was not impressed by the latte. Decent. My Capp was good but it wasn't anything out of the ordinary. I wanted something simple. I think my cousin liked the cold brew but thought it was too sweet after a while. We also shared the ham and cheese puff pastry and the chocolate croissant. Turned out the chocolate wasn't only on the outside but was also a filling. Not my thing. Too sweet for us. But I liked the ham and cheese pastry. It wasn't overly cheesy but it was still delicious. Really impressed overall! Staff were nice and gave us menus to look at before going to the counter to order. I'd come back if I'm in the area! read more

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Lots of reviews so I'll be brief! I like this place and try to stop in when I'm in town! Lots of choices on the menu for breakfast and lunch! The coffee is good too and it has a cool vibe. It's got lots of seating but busy on the weekends! You order at the counter and they bring it to you. read more

While walking around Chicago, I found this amazing place. It's so cute and the food was so good. I had the best gluten free breakfast sandwich and the lavender lemonade was so good! This is a must do when in Chicago. One of my favorites. I can't wait to visit again to hit this spot up. Staff were amazing!!! and the vibes were giving!! read more

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Great service and amazing ambiance. Stopped in for mid afternoon coffee and juice. My friend said the coffee was great and the juice I had was great. Fast service. The pastries looked amazing and will be back to try those read more

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Next door to our hotel, we stopped here for breakfast on Friday morning. Large space with seating both indoor and outdoor. It's set up to where you go up and order, then they find you a seat. So it was a good thing we didn't try and snake a seat while we waited to order. We were sat somewhat fast, although outside. We were able to sit under an umbrella. I ordered the breakfast burrito which came with avocado, eggs, etc. it was served with a salsa. Burrito was very good. They have a huge spread of pastries, desserts, as well as a coffee and drinks bar. Only drawback is we were finished our meal before the coffee came out. read more

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This place was highly requested via social media. First off during peak hours (weekend times) this place gets packed. This place is popular for their pastries, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches. I got the turkey egg croissant with Gouda cheese. Amazing & the portion was a good size. For my sweet tooth craving I got the Nutella croissant & to me it was the most flakiest, Nutella filling croissant with a buttery taste through out the pastry. The ambiance of the place show a modern style cafe. Since It was extremely cold outside, I got their hot strawberry matcha drink. Incredible. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Such a fun/busy spot with lots of different breakfast options. The line was long so it probably took about 15 minutes before we ordered. The food was decent but nothing outstanding considering it is pricy. read more

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Goddess and the baker was recommended to me by my hotel. It was about 5-10 mins away. Upon arrival, I noticed how nicely decorated it was. It has very beautiful art work and wall decor. The glass display was filled with delicious pastries. They have all types of sweets, they have something for everyone. I ended up opting for their cinnamon roll which is reminiscent of a croissant & cinnamon roll hybrid. I tried the both the smoked vanilla latte & Nutella oatmilk latte. Out of the two, I preferred the Nutella one. Surprisingly, it was not sweet. I also ordered the breakfast sandwich and it was okay, nothing spectacular. Pretty straightforward. Overall I was pleased but expected a little more. I wish we had these out in LA! read more

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Food was great and service was excellent. Enjoyed a red eye with the chocolate croissant. Will go back

Came to the city for a university event and stopped by here the morning before I left to grab a bite to eat on the river walk. I ordered the Mango Matcha, Blueberry chia rice pudding, and ham and cheese croissant. The mango matcha was pleasantly yummy! I haven't had a good matcha in Illinois since I got here and this one satisfied my cravings. It was my first time trying a matcha mango combination and love it! It was sweet but not overpowering and refreshing. I do wish the matcha was stronger but it was delicious regardless. The blueberry chia rice pudding was the star of the show. I grabbed this at the register as it caught my attention and have now discovered a newfound obsession. I need to find out how to replicate this to make at home. 100/10!!! It taste just like my moms rice pudding and is topped with fresh blueberries and dried coconut fak The ham and cheese croissant is flaky, salty, buttery, and moist in the best way. The ham and cheese ratio is superior and the pastry is topped with an everything bagel seasoning. I was worried this place would be overhyped but it definitely lives up to the love it receives. Would come again when I'm in town. read more

I think this place is a good example of a what happens when somewhere is to crowded for its own good. When we went we told them that we were doing take out so after we ordered they told us to go wait in an awkward corner of the restaurant where I'm you can't hear them calling orders and the is no seating... My recommendation to the store, if take out is a major part of your business (which it appears to be) focus more on making it comfortable and less Instagram. All that said their pastries are really good, so 5 stars for flavor. read more