• The Great Bake Walk 2026
  • 🍪 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 below

    This 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.

     

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.


  • Participating Businesses

  •  WHISK ROUTE (approximate .75 mile walk)

    • Au Levain
    • Bad Luck Club
    • L&M Fine Foods
    • MOLASSES
    • Midwest Nice
    • Neighborly
    • Ricochets Tavern
  •  SPATULA ROUTE (approximate .60 mile walk)

    • Bad Luck Club
    • ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
    • Gearhead Outfitters
    • MOLASSES
    • Ricochets Tavern
    • Tailorbird Fabrics
    • The Book Cellar
  •  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
  •  MIXING BOWL ROUTE (approximate .85 mile walk)

    • bon femmes
    • Boulevard Veterinary
    • Genevieve
    • Neighborly
    • Planet Access
    • Ravensgoods
    • The Perfect Cup
  • 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

  • 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
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