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Goddess And The Baker, Wacker
225 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
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Goddess And The Baker, Wacker
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Pe
Review №1

A bit pricey for the amount of food they give you, but the great location by the river walk, fresh & healthy food (with vegan/gluten/dairy free options), unique drinks, and overall cleanliness is worth it. The decor is refreshing and the staff are friendly. Expect it to be crowded on the weekends.I recommend the steak and eggs bowl and the iced wildflower honey latte.Also notable - an LGBTQ friendly space with non-binary restrooms

Ky
Review №2

Super friendly staff, great location, and super cute vibes. Fair warning: eating for two can get pretty expensive fast for fairly standard food, but there large selection makes it worth it.

Na
Review №3

Delicious and nicely served breakfasts. Cute outside seating with a view or the river. Decent coffee. Great service. My first meal in Chicago - very much spot on!

ad
Review №4

We stumbled into this restaurant literally on my birthday and what a fun place to start! The ambiance, the cleanliness, the vibe - just an all around nice place to indulge and treat yourself OR for a quick meal on the go. Hubby got a protein bowl, I had a turkey sandwich for breakfast (it was my birthday after all.) The coffee was decadent and the pastries will make you feel like a kid again.

Pa
Review №5

Great place to grab a quick breakfast (the chicken tenders and sandwich we got for lunch was just OK). The staff was so sweet and the cafe is beautiful. The chicken was kind of chewy and tough but the pickles were awesome. I enjoyed the chocolate croissant and honey latte i got when I came back.

Ta
Review №6

Cute little coffee shop with many food and drink options! I love the variety of options and how unique the beverages are. I got the iced apple butter oatmilk latte and it was pretty good, I’m not a fan of the type of oatmilk used but I still enjoyed it! Will definitely try again!

Ma
Review №7

Very cute and nice coffee, bakery shop. We had a eclair cheese cake, lemon poppyseed bread and iced Nutella coffee. It was all tasty!

Sc
Review №8

Goddess and The Baker, is one of the best kept secrets in Chicago. Great food, excellent customer service, and good music. Its really great place to eat or hangout for a few. Its a real chill environment. I contribute that too ownership,Mrs. Tammy, on down to the General Manager Jason. They do an excellent job of running one of the finest establishments in the country. No wonder theyre a very successful franchise. Its pleasure dining there and mingling with the employees,who are very well trained and disciplined. Id definitely recommend me them for your next business meeting or social gathering event. Shout out too Goddess and The Baker and its entire crew!!

Hu
Review №9

Coffee was good, but the food item ‘surprised’ me… the ‘tender’ was missing in the chicken tender, some of the dryest chicken I’ve ever had, maybe not the right thing to order, will try the bakery maybe

Za
Review №10

Tons of yummy and healthy options !Definitely try the iced Vietnamese coffee its amazing !

Mi
Review №11

I think the food and beverages are always great. Slightly over priced, hence the star drop.Allergy warning: not safe for severe allergy people, even for the top 9. I have a nut intolerance, and was once given a scone with nuts, despite being told it “did not have nuts only trace” Today with another seasonal product I was told “they would have to dig deeper to see if it had nut ingredients”, I passed and got something else I personally knew was safer.

wa
Review №12

Glitter Gold Coffee and yogurt fruit parfait 🤩 Delicious. Plus an amazing view.

Re
Review №13

Good latte and they didn’t charge extra for oat milk which I LOVE!

Co
Review №14

Absolutely perfect and enjoyable brunch here. Matcha was divine and food was so tasty!

Ch
Review №15

Great baked goods and interesting beverages.

Mi
Review №16

They were delicious! It is hard to decide what to try with so many amazing choices! Nice counter service and they bring your food and drinks out for you. I reserved a table successfully to celebrate a wonderful occasion with my friends!

Re
Review №17

The Nutella cold brew was my favorite drink.

Su
Review №18

Everything is perfect. Ambiance is great. Highly recommend it.

A
Review №19

I enjoyed my iced caramel latte. It wasnt too sweet.

Mi
Review №20

Pastries were delicious! Service was great, outdoor seating was well-kept. Had a cappuccino, wasnt the best but it wasnt the worst Ive ever had.

Ka
Review №21

Cute place didnt waait long and had seating available. Good was a good selection and everything we order tasted great. I ordered the glitter gold latte and it was the prettiest drink Ive ever had. Taste was and average latte but the sparkle made it worth it. Will definitely visit again next time Im in town. Lots of sweet treats to choose from and my niece and nephew loved what I brought them back.

Vi
Review №22

I am in love with this place. The sheer delight of an awesome bakery with stellar coffee offerings is an absolute rarity. It is always an exception when an establishment takes such great care of every aspect of their offerings and with such passion. I rate this place among the very top to go places.

Gr
Review №23

This is what I like as a Café. Excellent coffee, delicious baked sweets and great snacks. The location is very nice at the river and the atmosphere is cool. Staff is friendly and competent...could not ask for more.

Sa
Review №24

The space is beautiful and has good seating and they have a large variety of menu options, which is something I always appreciate at a cafe. I did not try a coffee, but it did look quite good. However, at no point in time while I was there was I greeted, not even when I walked up to the counter to order. I ordered a bagel & schmear to go. After waiting for almost 10 minutes, I went to check on my order. Again, no one ever spoke to me directly but they did seem to still be working on my order. When I got it, I was a deconstructed bagel sandwich that I had to put together myself. Toasted bagel, tiny container of to go cream cheese, & onions, cucumbers, & tomato in another container. If you weren’t making my sandwich, what took so long?? I was annoyed at the whole experience. The bagel itself was good though once I got to eat it. I took pictures of coffee someone else ordered.

Al
Review №25

Baked goods looked amazing, I had a strawberry soda with whip cream. It was so wierd at first but it was so delicious. And the Nashville Spicy chicken sandwich had so much flavor. I had to take my time with it because of how overwhelming it was. Def would check out.

LA
Review №26

We really liked the banana bread. They had a few vegetarian meal options too. The vibe was very nice and food was served promptly.

Ju
Review №27

TONS of awesome food choices. One of the best menus. Four stars cause a little more pricey compared to other fast causal locations in area, but I would say prices are more than worth it.

Br
Review №28

We have sent a lot of time in Europe and loved to find a cafe that made us feel transported back there. The selection was very good and prices a bit high but fair. We ordered an iced latte and house coffee. Both were very good. We ate an everything bagel breakfast sandwich and chocolate croissant. The croissant was a bit pedestrian but had good chocolate. The breakfast sandwich was delicious. The eggs were perfect and the bacon very flavorful and well done. They were but it was Saturday morning so we crossed the street and sat on the bank of the river. Very nice!

Jo
Review №29

Hey excellent nice not dry! Red devils cup cake and silky smooth oat milk Cortado! Great place to get in from out in the city and chill a bit!

Ke
Review №30

Nice spot for a morning coffee and snack. I had a cappuccino and an açaí bowl and both were good. The overall cleanliness of the seating area could be improved a bit but other than that it was a good experience!

Ar
Review №31

Small portions for typical lunch prices, but comfortably light / healthy and no problem if youre expensing it for work :) beautiful bakery selection too! Oreo fudge cake is great.

Da
Review №32

Had myself a protein bowl, sweet goddess brew, Nutella cupcake, and carrot cake.... Not dissapointed a single bite :)

An
Review №33

Very nice upscale coffee shop near river walk in downtown.Perfect place for a rainy day where you can enjoy the mesmerizing downtown views and sip amazing amazing coffee.Unique interiors.

An
Review №34

Very cute place to have a cup of something and maybe a quick bite. The coffee is very good and they have a great selection of it. The location is amazing. Im only taking one star because the staff seems to know nothing about what the menu.

Al
Review №35

Higher end cafe with drinks, salads, cakes for a special treat. Great location by Wacker drive. Music could be toned down for easier table conversation.

Si
Review №36

Loved the sunshine bun

Fa
Review №37

Very nice place and good liquid chocolate and coffee! Staff can be nicer, but thats ok. Really nice spot and view, see the pictures!

Le
Review №38

Absolutely perfect ! Amazing place and staff . Also the music.The good was impressive 😍😍😍 .

Si
Review №39

Went here for breakfast with some family. Although there isnt too much variety, the food tasted absolutely delicious, as did the coffee.They have a small selection of vegan desserts as well, which also tasted great.The customer service was a bit slow, and they forgot one of the items we ordered.

Er
Review №40

Really nice spot. Big room. Huge shower. Even had a tv in the mirror in the bathroom. Very cool lobby. Love the decor.

Ka
Review №41

Wish I could eat all the delicious bake goods they have here!!

Fr
Review №42

The morning sandwich and latte are both fantastic! Great location and vibe.

za
Review №43

Needed something to get out of the cold and warm up, came across this place. It was love at for sight. Everything I tried I loved, but in particular the golden tumeric drink was hands down fantastic!

Ra
Review №44

Came here to study during a weekend afternoon. Had the bacon potato soup, which was deliciously creamy. Also got a free drip coffee with Yelp check-in! There was a wide variety of dairy and non-dairy creamers (even macadamia) to choose from. Best seats for studying are at the bar on the north side of the restaurant overlooking Wacker Drive.

Fe
Review №45

Nice coffee and food but the service needs improvement.

Ju
Review №46

Food, coffee and service are great! Music inside is really loud

Cr
Review №47

Service was very good. Coffee is great. The atmosphere is lovely. Their cookies were good. Good service = a lot of door traffic/customers.

Ca
Review №48

Literally best sandwich of my entire life (chicken caprese) and best coffee i’ve had in chicago! 100/10 and the employees were so so kind

Br
Review №49

Great place! Lots of delicious menu items and baked goods, and drinks are fun (pictured is the glitter latte). Love the charming vintage-boho-glam vibe too. Staff was very helpful as well.

Si
Review №50

Kind of noisy, but other than that an amazing place. Their tableware is cute, their yogurt parfait was incredible and their coffee was good! Great service. Outlets to charge your devices and tables of all sizes. Perfect to go with your friends or alone. I wasnt in the mood for sweets but they had some incredible-looking cakes!

El
Review №51

Im a Goddess and grocer/baker fan. This is the worst of any location I have been. The music is way too loud. The customer service is often rude/cold which is 100% uncharacteristic of all other locations. An employee actually just tried to clear my ridiculously expensive single piece avocado toast ($9) before I had even finished it. Coffee is almost $3 for a small. The worst part of all is the virtue signaling. Goddess informs patrons via two big signs near the restroom that no matter who you identify as, you are welcome to use either of them... so long as you identify as a human at the very least. I have identified myself as a chimichanga for about a year now and personally find that allowing only Human Beings to use the restrooms is blatantly discriminatory and offensive. For all of these reasons, I highly recommend finding another venue. Hate has no home here.

Ma
Review №52

Trendy cafe in Hyde Park. Great atmosphere, coffee, healthy lunch offerings and a fabulous array of desserts.

An
Review №53

This is a great place for casual Meetup or first date. If you wanna try something different, this is the place for you ...I recommend trying their specialty coffee menu, even bakery seems really amazing and tempting.

Ah
Review №54

The first cafe I have been in when I came to Chicago, its located nearby the river with a cozy environment. They serve a tasty coffee with plenty of desserts. Its really authentic.

Ba
Review №55

I came here and I loved the atmosphere

Mo
Review №56

Lovely ambience, relatively nice staff! The Latte: so so, the Mayan Mocha: too sweet! Gets super crowded after 4:00 pm.

ch
Review №57

Warm and welcoming space due to the location, at the corner of LaSalle and Wacker. Friendly, attentive staff and baristas. Quality breakfast food and not outrageously priced coffee and treats. Introduced CBD for an extra morning chill.

Sh
Review №58

Great location, love the river view and the background music.The food is both photogenic and tasty. The açai bowl is my all time favourite breakfast choice.

Da
Review №59

Great local bakery (desserts) with food and drinks. Also, a great way to relax and the wifi is fast.

pa
Review №60

Nice placeNice coffeeNice cinnamon roll 😍

Br
Review №61

Quirky coffee shop with small bites and excellent coffee selection! Average price range for one person was approximately $15.00. Quality food and good service!

Is
Review №62

Lovely place with a lot of sugar!

Ma
Review №63

Great coffee shop with lots of different sweets and fantastic teas. They even have a selection of gluten free and vegan sweets.

Ha
Review №64

Amazing food! Very nice set up. The house juices are definitely healthy and instagram worthy. Next time we will have to try some dessert!

T
Review №65

Food came out really slowly. Nice staff though. Food was okay.

Em
Review №66

Delicious coffee, but the place is as loud as a dancing club, HORRIBLE!You wont be able to enjoy your coffee here, go somewhere quieter

Ca
Review №67

The rainbow cake is a MUST! 💜💙💚💛🧡❤️! You can also have lunch there. They have amazing healthy options of salads, sandwiches and wraps.

Ma
Review №68

It has higher prices but look at this beautiful coffee drink (with my phones shadow). Also really nice decor and good service. Its a place to go for the ambience as well as the drinks and food.

Ch
Review №69

I love this place. My new go to place to kill a little time downtown.

Ha
Review №70

Loved this little cafe in Chicago! I went a few times since it was close to my hotel and I enjoyed everything I had there. Avocado toast was soo good, definitely recommend!

Le
Review №71

Great coffee, desserts, food.

Ni
Review №72

Good array of coffees drinks and snacks.

Am
Review №73

Cutest place EVER!! I randomly stumbled upon it and decided to walk in to see what all the buzz was about! The vietnamese coffee was delicious! Unfortunately, I didnt get a treat but they all looked very appetizing!!!!

La
Review №74

Cute place with good desserts.

Ja
Review №75

Good spot for breakfast

Ni
Review №76

Heaven ... no other words. Pastries and coffee 👌🏼

da
Review №77

Love trying new things every time I come!!

Sl
Review №78

Delish

Ma
Review №79

No better way to celey PRIDE than with this delicious butter cream Rainbow cake.

Ne
Review №80

Excellent service and a lot of drink and food options. I really liked their nitro coffees that are served on tap. The prices are high for a cafe, but the service makes up for it.

Ta
Review №81

Their drinks are awesome!

Ka
Review №82

For its location and order volume, this goddess has good speed and quality of food. The price is a bit much for the type of food, but isnt uncommon considering the business/tech part of town its in. The drinks and sandwiches are good but I think their best items are cookies and cakes. Note that the glitter cookie IS NOT as soft as it looks, sadly. Otherwise, a good place for coffee on the go. Seating is limited and almost always unavailable though.

St
Review №83

Great coffee. I had an almond milk latte which tasted great. Ive had almond milk lattes at other places and they just didnt taste good. The latte here was creamy and very tasty. I also tried their mini apple pie which was a great compliment to the coffee and thoroughly required at the end of a day of sightseeing.

Sa
Review №84

My favorite coffee place, the staff here are incredibly nice.

Ma
Review №85

Very good hot chocolate, Must try the Hot Mama Elixir!

Ha
Review №86

The coffee was really good. They had a self serve for the house coffee which made things pretty easy. The Valentines cupcakes looked promising and I was entranced by everything they had that was sweet. However, I got myself a sandwich. The Santa Monica Turkey sandwich. I think it was a little meh despite being perfectly filling.

Re
Review №87

Absolutely loved the food and comfortable atmosphere!!

St
Review №88

Amazing location, good coffee quality!

Al
Review №89

Great breakfast spot! Perfect if youre looking for something healthy. They have fantastic juices and coffees, too. Very loud and sometimes difficult to find a seat, but well worth it. Their bakery is on point if you feel like indulging in a sweet treat.

Li
Review №90

Wonderful breakfast burrito, only 6:99!

Iv
Review №91

Great place for a quick bit right next to River Walk.

Mo
Review №92

Loved the food 😍

De
Review №93

This place is beautiful and although its pretty crowded at lunchtime, they seem to move things along. I love the hummus wrap. And, if youre someone who doesnt do dairy, the lattes with macadamia nut milk are pure heaven! The baked goods look swoon worthy, but I havent treated myself yet. Goddess is right across from the River Walk so you can grab lunch, people watch, and relax while the boats go by.

Bi
Review №94

I never write these kind of reviews, but this place was really annoying. Stopped in at lunchtime on a Tuesday just to check it out and maybe get a brownie. Never again. Baked goods were unmarked behind the counter and prices were not shown. Fruit flies were crawling on some items. Service was dismissive and frankly lazy. They don’t take any cash. Music was blasting. Then finally when they managed to figure out what I wanted (a brownie!?) they insisted that I wait and sit down so they could cut the brownie in half and serve it to me on an effete little dish with a paper doily.

Sa
Review №95

Came here and LOVED the atmosphere, the service and the food and drink. ***it is cashless, you can only pay with credit card**. I got the iron man scramble which was delightful. My husband got a latte and croissant that he also enjoyed. Would love to come back and try more of their food and drinks.

Am
Review №96

Great place and awesome vibe. Nitro coffee on tap, and cool tunes.

Th
Review №97

Just walked past and decided to stop and grab something to eat. SO good! Everything was freshly prepared, delicious and reasonably priced. Got a fresh juice and it was incredibly tasty and refreshing! Enjoyed breakfast on the sidewalk with a nice view of the city.

Ch
Review №98

Love their sandwiches and lunch fare. Gets a bit noisy and crowded so not always ideal if youre trying to hold a conversation during peak hours, but a lovely place to stop off for a break and a bite.

Do
Review №99

Okay coffee, though slightly overpriced. Enjoyable food. Stellar ground-level cityscape vantage.

An
Review №100

Nice vibe.

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  • Address:225 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
  • Site:http://goddessandthebaker.com/
  • Phone:+1 312-374-3625
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Brunch restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Dessert shop
  • Lunch restaurant
  • Salad shop
  • Sandwich shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:7AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7AM–6PM
  • Friday:8AM–5PM
  • Saturday:8AM–5PM
  • Sunday:Closed
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Offerings
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy hour food:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
Planning
  • Transgender safespace:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Cash-only:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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