Red Hen Bakery

1623 N. MIlwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL - (773) 342-6823

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A bakery that takes bread seriously! Chose from an array of country peasant breads, rugged sourdoughs, great circular loaves topped with caramelized onions, wreath-shaped loaves made with olive tapenade, a glorious walnut/currant baton, and pumpkin /sweet corn / multi-grain bread that makes toast to die for.

100% Approval Rating (2 votes)

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Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip

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" Do you like bread? Crusty, handcrafted loaves with real flavor? If so, then you need to visit Red Hen Bread bakery on Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. Open now for three years and with a small wholesale trade at various specialty food shops around the city, Red Hen has ..." [Read More]

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1623 N. MIlwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL
(773) 342-6823

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Dessert
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"A few morning muffins set out on the Red Hen counter: the ones in the center-left of the basket are mocha/bittersweet."
Michael Stern

"A peek at the bread selection behind the counter at Red Hen bakery: always changing, always appetizing"
Michael Stern

"The Red Hen takes its name from the old children's story about a hen who can't get anyone to help with the cooking ... but always finds willing eaters."
Michael Stern