We stopped by Ancestral Oven because of the bread Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable Coffee was really great and the sandwich was good, we will definitely be back Love the Loteria card posters on the wall read more

The Ancestral Oven - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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I became familiar with these sourdough products from local crafts fairs. I was happy to learn about his store, in a strip mall anchored by a Jewel. Plenty of lot parking. Clean. Breakfast is served anytime the store is open. Specialty coffee drinks-I enjoyed a flavorful, mellow Latte. Excellent! There's a limited variety of bakery goods, the jalapeño scone and chocolate babka were very good. Sourdough bread loaves are available, but the chocolate sourdough loaves must be ordered three days in advance-but trust me, it's delicious and well worth the wait! (Chocolate bread can be ordered by phone.) I also tried the egg, bacon and cheese breakfast sandwich, it was tasty and quite filling. Service is prompt and friendly, questions answered, food is cooked to order and delivered hot and fresh. A good casual food experience! read more

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Bakery and cafe with an option of different kinds of sourdough breads. From jalapeño cheddar, blue masa, rye and even a chocolate one(pre order only). Went home with a blue masa one that was nice and a chai latte and iced coffee. I am curious to try a bolder flavor sourdough and try a sandwich next week time. Locations offers breakfast and lunch along with different coffee options and pastries. Family friendly spot (even has a high chair) and roomy so you feel spaced out. Lots of parking. Service was friendly, staff provided recommendations . Location offers classes. read more

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This place is fantastic. As I always say that you pay for what you get and trust me, it's worth it. The jalapeno sourdough bread makes for an amazing grilled cheese!!! They slice it in house and you can tell that it's incredibly fresh!! Keep it up- delicious!!! read more

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Loved everything about this place! The food, service and vibe was great! Will be back for more coffee/bread making class! read more

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Stopped in to try a couple breakfast items. I decided on the cinnamon roll and the day old bun. Cinnamon roll was nice and light with a great icing. The bun was so fresh and tasty. I ended up ordering focaccia for a dinner party two days later. The staff was great and had no problem setting me up. Just one thing I forgot to do was take the pictures of the delicious focaccia. We always order pies for the holidays and the Mexican chocolate cake for my birthday! Glad I got to enjoy the pastries and I highly recommend stopping in! read more

The Ancestral Oven - Day old Bun - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Stopped in yesterday to pick up a couple things. The interior and seating area is very cozy and comfortable. When you walk in you can smell the delicious baking. I picked up a Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough and had its sliced. It was also too tempting to walk away from the two fresh baked rolls that were at the counter. Not sure what they were called, a French name I believe. Last I grabbed a ham and cheese croissant. When I got home the wife and I tried everything. The Jalapeño Cheddar was amazing. It was very fresh and had a nice crust out layer. Tye jalapeño was very present and gave you that delicious flavor and a little burn. The cheddar was very generous and added to the great taste. Both versions of the French rolls were delicious. Fresh bakery taste with a very distinguished buttery flavor and just enough sugar glaze to make it decadent. Last the ham and cheese croissant was amazing. Layered, flaked buttery with just enough ham and cheese to not allow you to set it down before devouring it . I'd say it was the best ham and cheese croissant I've ever eaten. read more

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Whoa! Tucked away in a corner of Oaklawn is some really great sour dough bread, sandwiches and other perfect treats. No big bling sign! You just have to know or have heard of this place. You walk in and order, sit down and await the greatness. Service was great. Not much seating. A couple pieces of art on the wall and a bread rack. As you would expect for a bakery. Soup of the day was poblano pepper. And yes it was amazing. My fiancée ordered the chorizo con papa. I ordered the jalapeño cheddar. Both were great and flavorful. Bread was perfect. We also both ordered macchiatos, which were BOLD. Well enjoyed. Before we could go we ordered some treats Togo... which were just as you can expect GREAT. The frosted honey bun and cinnamon roll. They also have a rack of day old bread/treats which are discounted. Do not cheat yourself and miss out on trying all the greatness this place offers. I plan to update yelp with my next menu tryouts. This bakery has a small menu but usually that's a good thing. Also, the flavors for coffee are made from scratch as advertised. read more

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Great selection of drinks. incredible food and great service- this place is truly a neighborhood gem. This place makes the best oatmeal cookies hands down. The grill cheese sandwich was also a hit, need to go back to try the Poblano soup. read more

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Customer service is poor, waited 10 minutes to place an order & walked out. If you're pressed for time, this may not be the place for you.

I highly recommend the Sourdough baking class! I took the interactive class led by Chef George.Such a fun and great experience.Chef George with his calm and professional manner takes you through every step to a successful loaf of sourdough bread. A complete starter kit is given and yours to keep.Everything you need except the oven. You leave with dough in a proofing bowl ready the next day to complete at home.I was able to finish a delicious Jalapeño Cheddar sourdough this morning at home.Can't wait to go back and try some of their delicious looking pastries, salads and chili, and soup. read more

The Ancestral Oven - Fabulous Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Bread! Delish! - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

A cute cafe with pleasant employees. Attended the sourdough bread class woth friends. Was so fun & engaging. Left with tools, starter & a loaf to bake the next day. The coffee, pastries & bread are top-notch. Support this local business! read more

So happy that oak lawn now has a place we can get fresh baked bread. The service was top notch, the cashier was friendly and very knowledgeable of the menu. The breads and sandwich were both great , so yummy. I am so excited to go a try some lattes. There is a seating area Inside as well with tables that can seat quite a bit. Place is clean and nice read more

The Ancestral Oven - Loaded bag with jalapeño cheddar and chocolate sourdough bread and breakfast sandwich with iced creamsicle chai - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Amazing fresh sourdough breads. Need this type of business to stick around. Please support it. Located next to 103rd street Jewel. read more

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I had their chorizo y papa sandwich and was blown away. So authentic and delicious! We also had the cucumber spritzer which was fresh and well balanced. Their peanut butter cookie was really good too! Will definitely be back. read more

Wonderful bakery with great customer service. Everything is built around the sourdough bread, their star product. Delicious flavors! Family friendly. Kid approved :) A great local business! read more

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The food was delicious! Sandwiches are made with fresh made in shop Sourdough bread and soup is made with homemade noodles! They serve different coffee flavors, fruit iced drinks, and soda . They have 3 different varieties of fresh made salads and Sourdough bread and variety of dessertsmade daily! ! You can take out or dine in with setting that is comfortable and spacious! The Serrvice is great, very polite and the Owners are Absolutely The Best!! read more

The food and service is awesome! I love the sourdough breakfast sandwich and the pastries! You will not be disappointed !

Who knew something as basic as an americano could be so delicious . I added a small amount of marshmallow syrup and it really set it off. The owner even came over to check and see how I liked it. Love to see these mom and pop shops thriving. Definitely will return. read more

I was in the mood for a baguette so I stopped in. There were no baguettes that day so the young woman behind the counter graciously walked me through my options.I brought home a loaf of sourdough bread and some morning buns. They were very different ,yet both were some of the best breads I have ever eaten. Absolutely delicious! read more

I had the chicken salad salad. Chicken salad was good but maybe could use a bit of seasoning. Also, the portion was great but the bowl size was tight. For the price and to be more manageable it would've been better had the tomatoes and cucumbers diced up. Loved the vinaigrette read more

Learn to not mess up bread orders. Ordered bread for Christmas and they lost my order. This shows a lack of responsibility.