Sauce & Bread Kitchen

One of Chicago's best kept secrets. This place should have a line out the door every day. The pastries and food are incredible and they are constantly putting out new items. I go there often and there's ALWAYS something new and innovative, often seasonal. They have the best croissants I've ever had. One day they're pistachio raspberry, the next its gingerbread mince. Great spot to work quietly on your own or have brunch or dinner with friends. I always bring friends and family from out of town here. Lots of Southern and/or Asian-inspired fare on the food side. They always have fresh flowers on the tables which is a nice touch. Also they have a wall of items from other small local businesses-- great spot to get a last minute gift!

Gumbo for breakfast sounds odd but it is completely appropriate when it is one of the best gumbos around. A secret to good gumbo is okra that not overly cooked and this place certainly mastered that technique. Add excellent pastries, friendly service, and it is one of the best breakfast joints in Rogers Park. Highly recommended.

Found a hair in my triple ginger snap cookie yesterday after the first bite :( Disgusting and the nitro cold brew had a bizarre metallic taste. I was in a hurry to get to work and three people passed the register without offering to help with my very quick order. Not impressed by anything here, all the pasteries and bread look amazing but the hair turned me off from every returning 😟

So excited to have finally tried this place and it lived up to the hype! Friendly service, lots of tasty options and a cozy spot to enjoy the food! Can’t wait to come back. Dan Dan noodles and passion fruit + banana tart was out of this world! Thank you!!!!

One of my favorite Rogers Park restaurants! Everything is made by hand and they truly care about what’s on your plate. Friday night pizza is amazing, and I could not love their cocktails more. I also love that they have a core menu, but always have really fun and delicious specials.