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🍪 The Great Bake Walk
Follow The Crumbs To Something Sweet
Sunday, June 7, 2026 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ticketholder Check-In: Sunday, June 7, 2026 • 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Check-in locations: see belowThis summer, treat your taste buds to something special and stroll through Lincoln Square for a one-of-a-kind morning adventure: The Great Bake Walk! This event invites you to explore our vibrant neighborhood while sampling delicious baked goods from a variety of local bakeries—served up inside our small business storefronts.
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What It’s All About
As you walk the neighborhood, you’ll stop into participating businesses and receive a small, sweet (or savory!) baked good at each location. Think: cookies, pastries, donuts, bagels, and more—all perfectly portioned for a tasty journey. Enjoy them along the way, or pack them up in your complimentary, branded bakery box to savor later.
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Want More? Upgrade Your Experience!
For those who like their sweets with a sip, we’re offering an Upgraded Ticket Experience. This includes exclusive beverage stops where you’ll sample brunch-time drinks like mimosas, spiked coffees, craft beers, and more, served at local bars and restaurants along the route.
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🥐 Route Selection
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Explore Lincoln Square and Ravenswood one delicious stop at a time with your choice of the Whisk, Spatula, Rolling Pin, or Mixing Bowl Route. Each route features a curated mix of local bakeries and small businesses serving up a wide variety of baked goods—from cookies and pastries to breads and savory bites. Whether you’re a devoted foodie or just looking for a fun way to experience the neighborhood, every route offers a flavorful journey through our vibrant small business community.
Enhance your experience with an optional Boozy Add-On, which includes two (2) brunch-inspired beverages like mimosas, cocktails, or craft pours at select stops along your route. Perfect for guests 21+ looking to sip as they stroll.
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Participating Businesses
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WHISK ROUTE (approximate .75 mile walk)- Au Levain
- Bad Luck Club
- L&M Fine Foods
- MOLASSES
- Midwest Nice
- Neighborly
- Ricochets Tavern
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SPATULA ROUTE (approximate .60 mile walk)- Bad Luck Club
- ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
- Gearhead Outfitters
- MOLASSES
- Ricochets Tavern
- Tailorbird Fabrics
- The Book Cellar
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ROLLING PIN ROUTE (approximate .40 mile walk)- Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe
- ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
- Gearhead Outfitters
- Genevieve
- Geraldine's
- The Chopping Block
- Timeless Toys
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MIXING BOWL ROUTE (approximate .85 mile walk)- bon femmes
- Boulevard Veterinary
- Genevieve
- Neighborly
- Planet Access
- Ravensgoods
- The Perfect Cup
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Partner Bakeries
Au Levain Bakery & Cafe | Banter | Beans & Bagels | Bread at 1902 | Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe | Geraldine's | Pink World Bakery | Rebecca's Confections | Somethin' Sweet Donuts | The Chopping Block | Top Notch Bake Shop
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Route Check-In Locations
Check-in is 9:45am - 11:00am day of the event
Ticketholders must check-in at the location listed on their ticket- WHISK ROUTE - Au Levain Bakery & Cafe, 4301 N Lincoln Avenue
- SPATULA ROUTE - Ainslie Arts Plaza, 4836 N Lincoln Avenue
- ROLLING PIN ROUTE - Ainslie Arts Plaza, 4836 N Lincoln Avenue
- MIXING BOWL ROUTE - Bon Femmes, 4917 N Damen Avenue