Artisan Bakery Excellence

Fresh breads, custom cakes, and gourmet pastries crafted daily with passion and premium ingredients

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Our Story

Founded in 2018 by master baker Maria Rodriguez, The Bake Merchant has become Chicago's premier destination for artisan baked goods. With over 15 years of professional baking experience, Maria brings European techniques and family recipes to create exceptional breads, cakes, and pastries.

Our commitment to quality starts with sourcing the finest ingredients - organic flours, premium chocolate, fresh local dairy, and seasonal fruits. Every item is handcrafted in small batches to ensure freshness and attention to detail that mass-produced bakeries simply cannot match.

From our signature sourdough bread that takes 48 hours to perfect, to custom wedding cakes that tell your unique love story, we believe that exceptional baking is both an art and a science. Our team of skilled bakers combines traditional techniques with modern innovation to create memorable experiences for every customer.

Master baker Maria Rodriguez at work

Why Choose The Bake Merchant

Experience the difference of true artisan craftsmanship

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Fresh Daily

All breads and pastries are baked fresh every morning using traditional methods and premium ingredients for optimal flavor and texture.

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Custom Designs

Our skilled decorators create personalized cakes for weddings, birthdays, and special events, bringing your vision to life with edible artistry.

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Premium Ingredients

We source organic flours, Belgian chocolate, farm-fresh eggs, and seasonal produce to ensure every bite exceeds your expectations.

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Expert Craftsmanship

Our team of professional bakers brings decades of experience and European training to create exceptional baked goods with consistent quality.

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Timely Service

We guarantee on-time delivery for all custom orders and maintain consistent availability of our popular daily items.

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Quality Guarantee

We stand behind every product with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you're not completely happy, we'll make it right.

Our Services

From daily essentials to special occasion centerpieces

Fresh artisan breads

Artisan Breads

Handcrafted sourdough, multigrain, and specialty breads made with organic flours and traditional fermentation techniques for superior flavor and nutrition.

Custom wedding cakes

Custom Cakes

Elegant wedding cakes, birthday celebrations, and corporate events. Our designers work closely with you to create edible masterpieces that taste as amazing as they look.

Gourmet pastries

Gourmet Pastries

French croissants, Danish pastries, éclairs, and seasonal specialties crafted with premium butter, fresh fruits, and house-made fillings.

Corporate catering

Corporate Catering

Professional catering services for business meetings, office parties, and corporate events. Fresh platters, coffee service, and custom dessert bars available.

Customer Reviews

See what our satisfied customers are saying

Sarah Johnson
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"The Bake Merchant created the most beautiful wedding cake for our special day. Not only was it stunning, but every guest raved about how delicious it was. Maria's attention to detail and artistic vision exceeded all our expectations."

Sarah Johnson

Michael Chen
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"I've been getting my morning bread here for over a year. The sourdough is absolutely perfect - crispy crust, perfect crumb structure, and incredible flavor. This is real artisan quality that you simply can't find elsewhere in Chicago."

Michael Chen

Emily Rodriguez
★★★★★

"The custom birthday cake for my daughter's party was absolutely magical. The unicorn design was exactly what she dreamed of, and the vanilla cake with strawberry filling was so moist and flavorful. Thank you for making her day perfect!"

Emily Rodriguez

David Thompson
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"As a restaurant owner, I'm very particular about quality. The Bake Merchant supplies our desserts and their consistency is remarkable. Professional service, timely delivery, and products that always impress our customers."

David Thompson

Lisa Park
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"Their croissants are absolutely divine - buttery, flaky, and perfectly laminated. You can tell these are made by someone who truly understands French pastry techniques. I drive 20 minutes just to get them fresh from the oven!"

Lisa Park

James Wilson
★★★★★

"The team at The Bake Merchant handled our corporate event beautifully. The dessert bar was the highlight of the evening, and the presentation was absolutely professional. Our clients were thoroughly impressed with the quality and taste."

James Wilson

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Contact Information

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1247 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Hours
Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat-Sun: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Custom Orders
Please place custom cake orders at least 48 hours in advance. Wedding cakes require 2 weeks notice.