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Au Levain Bakery & Cafe

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Au Levain Bakery & Cafe

Open Tuesday - Sunday, 8am - 4pm.

Au Levain by Chef Angel Chavez highlights traditional French laminated pastries, cakes, pies, and serves a café menu of salads and sandwiches in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago.

07/22/2026

The weather has finally turned in our favor. ☀️

After weeks of biblical rain, wildfire smoke, and oppressive heat, today is absolutely gorgeous—the perfect day to stroll the neighborhood and visit the farmers market.

Find Au Levain at the Andersonville Farmers Market today from 3–7 PM with a table full of fresh pastries, breads, cookies, cakes, and all your favorite handmade treats.

Come soak up the sunshine, support local, and treat yourself. We can't wait to see you! 🥐🍪🍓

07/20/2026

Is it lunch yet?

07/18/2026

Fresh windows, fresh pastries, and Farmers Market season in full swing! 🌿🥐

A big thank you to the talented Jessica Olinger (ollyj.com) for giving our windows a fresh new look and helping spread the word about the Lincoln Square Farmers Market. We love working with local creatives who help make our little corner of the neighborhood feel even more welcoming.

If you're headed to the market on Thursdays, be sure to stop by and say hello—or swing by the bakery before or after for coffee, breakfast, or something sweet. ☕️✨

Have you spotted the new window artwork yet? Let us know what you think below, and don't forget to tag us if you snap a photo while you're here! 💚

07/16/2026

Due to today's air quality, the Lincoln Square Farmers Market has been canceled.

If you were planning to stop by our market stand, we'd still love to see you! The bakery is open until 4 PM and fully stocked with all of your favorite pastries, breads, sandwiches, and sweet treats.

Please take care if you're spending time outdoors today, and thank you for supporting small
businesses whenever you can. Stay safe, Chicago—we'll see you at the bakery. 💛

📍 Au Levain Bakery & Café
4301 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
Open today until 4 PM

07/10/2026

Find us at Square Roots Festival all weekend long! 🌿🥧

We're bringing all your festival favorites to North Lincoln Avenue, including our Dutch Blueberry Lavender Pie, Peach & Raspberry Cobbler, Cherry Cobbler, and more—plus you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to any cobbler for the ultimate summer treat. 🍦

📍 North Lincoln Avenue
🗓 Friday: 5–10 PM
🗓 Saturday: 12–10 PM
🗓 Sunday: 12–9 PM

Come say hello, grab something sweet, and spend the weekend celebrating one of Chicago's best neighborhood festivals. We can't wait to see you!

07/08/2026

🥧 Square Roots, we're ready for you.

Join us July 10–12 in Lincoln Square for one of Chicago's best summer festivals and stop by the Au Levain booth for fresh-baked seasonal favorites:

🫐 Dutch Blueberry Lavender Pie — $10
🍑 Peach & Raspberry Cobbler — $14
🍒 Cherry Cobbler — $14
✨ Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to any dessert for just $2.

Come hungry, enjoy incredible music, and support a neighborhood festival that benefits the Old Town School of Folk Music. We can't wait to bake for you!

📍 Square Roots Festival
📅 July 10–12
📍 Lincoln Square, Chicago

07/04/2026

Wishing you a very happy Independence Day full of cherry cobblers! 🍒 We are here until 4pm today ❤️ 🤍 💙 🇺🇸

07/03/2026

Holiday weekend vibes have officially arrived. ☀️🍑🇺🇸

Meet your new brunch obsession: Peach French Toast—layered with roasted peach jam, fresh raspberries, oat & cardamom whipped cream, and our signature mint streusel. Sweet, summery, and made for lingering mornings.

Join us all weekend long—we're open July 3rd, 4th & 5th from 8 AM–4 PM.

07/02/2026

Fresh from the kitchen and almost ready for the oven. 🍑🫐

Our Peach & Blackberry Cobblers have been filled with peak-season fruit and are just waiting for their buttery biscuit topping before heading to the Lincoln Square Farmers Market this afternoon.
Stop by and grab one while they last—summer doesn't get much sweeter. ☀️🥄

📍 Lincoln Square Farmers Market
🕒 Today | 3–7 PM

07/01/2026

✨ Meet the newest member of the pastry case.

Our classic Breton Kouign Amann gets a summer twist with a generous layer of vibrant raspberry jam, baked into buttery, caramelized layers that shatter with every bite. Sweet, tart, crisp, and irresistibly flaky—it's everything we love about the season in one pastry.

Available now while it lasts.

📍 Au Levain Bakery & Café�🕗 Open daily • 8 AM–4 PM

06/30/2026

Chicago, we're officially in survival mode. 🥵☀️
This week's forecast is bringing the heat, but we've got the cure.

🍓 Strawberry Lemonade
🍯 Honey Arnold Palmer
💜 Lavender Lemonade

Housemade, ice cold, and ready to keep you refreshed through the hottest days of the summer. Whether you're grabbing lunch, a pastry, or just stopping in to escape the heat, we've got your cooler waiting.

See you at Au Levain! ☀️🥐🍋

06/29/2026

🥵 It's going to be a scorcher today, Chicago.

Beat the heat with our newest summer favorite: our Peach & Burrata Salad 🍑✨

Fresh peaches, creamy burrata, juicy blackberries, peppery baby arugula, and a bright peach & Champagne vinaigrette come together for the perfect warm-weather lunch.

Light, refreshing, and only here for the season. Stop in, cool off, and savor summer one bite at a time. ☀️🥗

06/28/2026

Happy Parade Day, Chicago! 🌈

Today we celebrate as the 55th Annual Pride Parade winds its way through our city, honoring love, diversity, inclusion, and the vibrant spirit that makes Chicago so special.

Heading to the parade? Stop by and fuel up with fresh coffee, buttery pastries, and treats to take along for the festivities. Wishing everyone a joyful, safe, and unforgettable Pride!

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

06/26/2026

At Au Levain, we believe food has always been about bringing people together—and today, we're asking our community to come together for the people of Venezuela. 🇻🇪🤍

The recent earthquakes have left thousands of families facing unimaginable loss. While we're far away, compassion knows no borders, and even small acts of generosity can have a meaningful impact.

We've put together resources highlighting trusted organizations providing emergency relief, as well as local opportunities here in Chicago to donate essential supplies and support ongoing recovery efforts.

If you're able, please consider making a donation, dropping off needed items, or sharing this post to help spread the word. Every contribution helps provide food, clean water, medical care, shelter, and hope to those rebuilding their lives.

You'll also find a link in our bio to support the I Love Venezuela Foundation fundraiser.

Thank you for always showing up for your neighbors—both near and far. Together, we can help bring comfort, care, and hope to those who need it most. ❤️

06/24/2026

A Chicago classic, wrapped in buttery layers. Four all-butter croissants baked around all-beef hot dogs and finished with the essential Chicago-style fixings: yellow mustard, sport peppers, pickles, tomatoes, and poppy seeds. No ketchup, of course.

Perfect for brunch, game day, or sharing with fellow Chicago dog devotees.

Includes 4 Chicago Dog Croissants • $32 🌭🥐
Available for a limited time at Au Levain Bakery & Café on our preorder menu for 4th of July. Pickups on July 1-2-3. Link to order on our website!

06/21/2026

☀️🥐 Happy Father’s Day & Happy First Day of Summer! 🌻

Today we’re celebrating two of our favorite things: the dads who make life a little sweeter and the arrival of summer in Chicago. Especially our very own dad, Chef Lazaro at far left.

Whether you’re spending the day with family, gathering around the brunch table, or simply treating yourself to something delicious, we hope your day is filled with good company, warm sunshine, and plenty of pastries.

From all of us at Au Levain, thank you for being part of our community. Here’s to summer mornings, farmers markets, patio coffee, and all the sweet moments still to come.

Happy Father’s Day and welcome, summer. ☀️💚

Address

4301 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
60618

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm
Sunday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://www.aulevainchicago.com/

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