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Four restaurants that bake
Cafe Selmarie is one of Four restaurants that bake.

1. Cafe Selmarie

4729 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Lawrence & Leland at Giddings Plaza), Chicago, IL
Café · Ravenswood · 65 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Don’t miss the corned-beef hash: heavy on the smoky-salty beef, easy on the potatoes, flecked with fresh herbs and topped with two perfectly poached eggs.

Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Four restaurants that bake.

2. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Don’t let the name fool you—it’s not just desserts here; the seasonal, savory menu is just as tempting. Chef Mindy Segal is a stickler for seasonality, so expect an ever-changing assortment of dishes. Read more.

Lou Mitchell's is one of Four restaurants that bake.

3. Lou Mitchell's

8.8
565 W Jackson Blvd (btwn S Jefferson St & S Clinton St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · West Loop · 160 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Stacks of “meltaway” pancakes are perfectly browned, omelettes come in hot skillets (try the sweet, rich apple-and-cheese variety), waffles are light and crisp, and pastries are baked fresh daily. Read more.

The Big Easy is one of Four restaurants that bake.

4. The Big Easy

1660 E 55th St (at Hyde Park Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · East Hyde Park · 14 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Though it’s classic New Orleans food at this restaurant—jambalaya, catfish po’ boys, fried okra, gumbo—there’s also a full-service bakery pumping out everything from cheesecakes to muffins to bagels. Read more.