This place is a jem in the city! Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon and Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is a dedicated gluten free cafe turning out fresh hot product for costumers. There’s nothing better than eating a muffin that is still steaming from the oven.
When we went, one Sunday morning, we got a Blueberry Muffin, Chocolate glazed donut and Carrot Cake Muffin. The food had just come out of the oven. The atmosphere is light and friendly, as if you are sitting in a friends kitchen having a chat.
The blueberry muffin was buttery and the texture was smooth. If someone had given me this muffin without the knowledge that it was gluten free, I would not have been able to tell the difference. That’s my goal when I bake and it was nice to see other bakeries apply this method too.
The Carrot Cake muffin was amazing if you have a sweet tooth. In truth it was more like a cupcake, complete with a cream cheese frosting. It was delicious.
The donut was ok. While I understand how hard it is to make a gluten free donut, it tasted more like a cake. I’ve tried to create pumpkin donuts and came close because the donut itself is normally denser. I think they should keep tweaking the recipe because it does seem to be the closest thing to a donut I’ve come across and for that I’m grateful.
Another amazing thing about this place is they take suggestions from costumers. That’s right if you call a head they will see if they can whip something up. This is amazing, something a normal bakery would do, but that GF bakers seem to stick their nose up at.
They are located at:
4201 N Ravenswood, Chicago, Illinois 60613Below is a list of everything they offer:
BiscuitsPlain** 2
- Plain** 2
- Cheddar & Chive 2.50
Cookies
- Amoretti .75
- Chocolate Chip 1
- Coconut Macaroon 1
- Date Maamoul 1.50
- Nutella Thumbprint 1.50
- Triscotti – Assorted Flavors 1
Doughnuts
- Dark Chocolate* 2.50
- Orange Spice* 2.50
Scones
- Orange Cherry 2.50
Muffins
- Blueberry 2.50
- Orange Poppy Seed 2
- Corn $2
English Muffins*
- Half Dozen 9
- One Dozen 17
Mini loaves*
- Half dozen 10
- One dozen 19
Tuscan Twist* **
- Half dozen 7
- One dozen 12.50
Pullman Sandwich Loaf**(2lbs) 9
Challah**
- 9″ Round 12
- 5″ Round 4
Pizza Crusts* 7’’
– Half dozen 8
– One dozen 15
Breadcrumbs*
- Half-Pound 4
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Yum they are delicious!
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It truly is a great little jem!
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