Raised Bakery & Cafe

09/17/2026

📚 Unwind at Raised to Read Silent Book Club!

Looking for a low-pressure, introvert-friendly way to decompress? Join us tonight for our Third Thursday Late Night Cafe event!

📍 Where: Raised Bakery & Cafe
124 Main Street, West Chicago, IL

⏰ When: Tonight, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

How it works:

📖Bring your own book: Grab whatever has been sitting on your TBR (To Be Read) pile!

🍪Settle in: Pick your spot, grab a delicious beverage or a sweet bite (or just come as you are).

🤫Read together: Enjoy one solid hour of collective, peaceful silence dedicated entirely to reading.

💬Connect (optional): Stick around to chat about your current read with fellow bibliophiles, or simply head home relaxed.

No assigned reading, no prep, and zero pressure.

See you tonight! ✨

09/11/2026

Notice for Sunday, September 13th 🚨

Hi everyone! Please note that Raised Bakery & Cafe will be closed this Sunday, September 13th, due to the temporary closure of Main Street in West Chicago.

We’ll miss serving you your weekend treats and coffee, but we look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Wednesday bright and early! ☕🥐

Stop by today or Saturday to grab your favorite baked goods and coffee to hold you over for the weekend!

📍 124 Main St, West Chicago, IL
💻 raisedbakeryandcafe.com

08/25/2026

Closed Wednesday! ☀️

Our team is taking an extra day off this Wednesday for one last summer adventure with our families! We’ll be back on Thursday, fully refreshed and ready to bake your favorites.

See ya Thursday!

08/20/2026

Join Raised to Read Silent Book Club tonight from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. It’s always a good night to catch up on your TBR pile.

It’s Silent Book Club tonight! Join us at Raised Bakery at 124 Main Street in West Chicago.

6:30 grab a beverage and bite
7:00 settle in for a delightful hour of reading
8:00 pose your book for an SBC Spotlight

We’re bibliophiles that like to gather to read what we want in collective silence then chat about our reads (or not).

08/06/2026

Join Raised Bakery tonight at the Mosaic Market from 4 PM to 7 PM on Main Street in West Chicago, IL!

We’re celebrating tonight's European theme with a special lineup of freshly baked treats:

• Cannoli, Eclairs & Tiramisu – $2.50 each
• Mini Macarons – $1.35 each
• Kolaczki – 2 for $1

Stop by, say hi, and treat yourself to a sweet taste of Europe! See you there!

07/04/2026

🥁 Raised in the USA 🇺🇸✨

Happy 250th Birthday, America! As a local business, we are so incredibly proud to be a part of the heart and soul of Main Street America.

Raised Bakery & Cafe is CLOSED today, July 4th, so our team can step away from the ovens and celebrate this historic milestone with their families.

Stay safe, enjoy the fireworks, and we’ll see you back at the bakery tomorrow! 🥐🎆

07/03/2026

🚀JULY BARISTA SPECIAL: Rocket Pop Latte ($7)

Main Street may be melting, but we’ve got a cool-down sip of summer nostalgia with three delicious, ice-cold layers:

🍓 Sweet Strawberry
🥥 Creamy Coconut
🥛 Choice of Milk
🦋 Super Powered Antioxidant
aka Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

It’s refreshing, colorful, and waiting for you all month long. Come beat the heat! 🔥☀️

06/25/2026

📚 Silent Book Club on the Lawn: Today! ✨

Looking for your next great escape? Join us today for a special Raised to Read SBC gathering on the library lawn!

Whether you’re looking to clear your shelves or find your next favorite page-turner, there will be a Book Swap for anyone wanting something fresh to read. Bring a book, take a book!

Here is your perfect evening itinerary:

🛍️ Stroll Main Street’s Mosaic Market, and stop in for a refreshing drink or a tasty bite to eat from 4-7pm.

⭐️ featuring our Charcuterie “to go” box and delicious barista-crafted iced lattes and teas.

🧺 Grab a cozy blanket or lawn chair, then head over to the library lawn fro the event from 6:30-8:30pm.

🌱 Stake out your perfect spot in the grass, and settle in for an hour of uninterrupted, peaceful reading.

No assigned reading, no pressure to chat - just book lovers enjoying books together, silently. See you there!

06/17/2026

If you’re looking for a heartier meal at the Mosaic Market tomorrow, support local and stroll down Main to the Bunker Bar & Grill. Stay awhile and connect with your West Chicago neighbors 🍻

06/17/2026

We are bringing a taste of the islands straight to Main Street this Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for the Mosaic Market! Stop by Raised Bakery and Cafe during your evening market stroll to catch these limited-edition sunshine flavors. ☀️🍍

Here is the lineup for our Hawaiian-Themed Specials:

☕ Iced Island Paradise Latte | A refreshing, vibrant escape in a cup featuring blood orange tea, creamy coconut milk, sweet mango puree, and just a hint of cherry. 🍹

🥪 The Hawaiian Roll | Savory ham, perfectly melted Swiss cheese, and sweet sliced pineapple, served warm on a classic brioche.

📦 The Aloha Grazing Charcuterie Box | The perfect portable treat for market strolling - featuring sliced salami, prosciutto, a macadamia nut blend, fresh pineapple, dried coconut and sweet banana slices. Customize yours with your choice of cheeses:

Hard Cheese: Sharp Cheddar or creamy Fontina
Soft Cheese: Burrata or Brie, finished with a drizzle of honey 🍯

🍰 Tropical Bread Pudding | Our signature comforting bread pudding, elevated with coconut crème and sweet pineapple.

Come for the market, grab a tropical treat to go, and let’s celebrate a little community flourishing this Thursday evening! 🌺✨

📍 Find us at: 124 Main Street, West Chicago
⏰ Available this Thursday, 4–7 PM only, while supplies last!