Angel Food Bakery
4.3
from - Neighborhood: Ravenswood
- 1636 W. Montrose Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60613
- 773-728-1512
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
You get immediate clues when you enter this colorful bakery that this is no run-of-the-mill spot. In addition to the festive custom-made cakes and displays of goodies like scones and brownies, chef-owner Stephanie Samuels has decorated the bakery with her personal collection of Easy Bake Ovens. Samuels's custom-made cakes feature flavors like cappuccino with mocha buttercream frosting, and past creations have included a beehive-shaped cake, and a cutesy Carmen Miranda number. Angel Food also specializes in childhood faves such as a Twinkie-like "Airstream"; a Sno Ball-ish treat dubbed the "Igloo"; and even a version of a Fig Newton bar. In addition to pastry, breakfast sandwich specials are available -- the prosciutto with brie-and-fig jam makes regular appearances. Lunch features sandwiches like poached chicken breast with red onion marmalade, plus soup and vegetable frittatas. Sunday brunch features choices like baked French toast and trout foccaccia. Samuels plans to foray into ice cream by summer of 2006, including house-made cones.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Paulina St. and Montrose Ave.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 9 Ashland, 78 Montrose.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
7 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday
Extended hours during November-December holiday season (open until 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday).
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, and Lunch. Brunch: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Bakery and Snack Shop
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. At Wolcott and Montrose.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering and On-site Merchandise. No dancing. Custom-made cakes. On-site consultation is available. No children's menu Plenty of kid-friendly pastry choices. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. The entire bakery may be reserved after regular business hours.
- Specialties:
- Custom-made cakes, pastries.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 15
- Delivery:
- No. In the works.
- Seating :
- Capacity: 24
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"Awesome custom cakes"
By jillb from Albany Park, July 21, 2009
My husband and I recently ordered a custom cake from Angel Food for our 30th birthday party and it was fantastic! We got much more than we expecte...
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"Hidden Gem!!!"
By CAB from Wicker Park, July 9, 2009
Heard about this place from and friend and decided to pop in for a treat one day. I was pleasantly surprised!! I'm not a huge cupcake fan but the p...
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"Excellent food and service"
By CCEsquire from Ravenswood, September 30, 2008
The staff is very friendly and inviting. All of the food is tasty and the coffee is top notch (I think they use Intelligensia). The prices are av...
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