Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan) in Chicago, IL
Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan) in Chicago, IL
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Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan)

A vegan bakery at 4201 N Ravenswood Ave in Lake View, Chicago, IL.

Vegan bakery Hours listed
Get directions (773) 216-3981 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Central Time

Checking hours…

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayNoon – 6 PM
ThursdayNoon – 6 PM
FridayNoon – 6 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

18 hours a week across 3 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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4201 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

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Address4201 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
NeighborhoodLake View
Phone(773) 216-3981
StyleVegan bakery
CountyCook County
Time zoneCentral Time
From city center4.0 mi north

About Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan)

Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan) is a vegan bakery at 4201 N Ravenswood Ave, about 4.0 mi north of central Chicago in the Lake View area. Besides being a vegan bakery, it is also listed as gluten-free bakery and bakery café.

It is one of 805 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Chicago, which works out to one bakery per 3,381 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Beans & Bagels, 0.3 mi away.

Doors open from Noon at the earliest, and the last pick-up window runs to 6 PM, for about 18 hours across 3 days a week. Plan around Sunday: it is listed as closed that day.

What to order

Typical items at a vegan bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Breakfast Pastries

  • Blueberry MuffinDomed muffin bursting with blueberries, made with oat milk and a crunchy sugar-crumb top over a moist, tender crumb.
  • Pain au ChocolatRectangular laminated pastry wrapped around two batons of dark chocolate, crisp outside and flaky within.
  • Lemon Poppy Seed SconeCrumbly-edged scone with bright lemon zest and poppy seeds, finished with a tart glaze made from fresh lemon juice.
  • Banana BreadDense, moist loaf built on very ripe bananas and brown sugar, often with walnuts or chocolate chips folded through.

Doughnuts

  • Apple FritterIrregular fried dough studded with cinnamon apple chunks, crisp in the crevices and chewy in the middle, under sweet glaze.
  • Classic Glazed DoughnutAiry yeast-raised ring fried until lightly golden and dipped in a thin vanilla glaze that sets into a crackly sheen.
  • Boston Cream DoughnutPillowy filled doughnut piped with vanilla custard made from plant milk and topped with dark chocolate ganache.
  • Maple BarLong yeast-raised bar coated in a thick maple glaze, soft and chewy with a caramel-like sweetness.

Cookies & Bars

  • Peanut Butter CookieCrumbly, fork-pressed cookie made with roasted peanut butter and coconut oil, rich, sandy-textured and pleasantly salty-sweet.
  • Fudgy BrownieDense, gooey-centered square with a shiny crackled top, made with cocoa and melted dairy-free chocolate.
  • SnickerdoodleSoft cookie rolled in cinnamon sugar, with a pillowy center, crinkled top and gentle tang.
  • Raspberry Oat BarButtery-tasting oat crumble base and topping sandwiching a layer of tart raspberry jam, cut into squares.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around Noon.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
  • Closed on Sundays — plan weekend treats for Saturday.
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Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan) in Chicago, IL
Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan)
Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan) in Chicago, IL
Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan)
Vegan Bakery Selection (4874685706) — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Vegan Coconut Pain Au Chocolat - The Flour Pot Bakery 2025-04-18 — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan)

What are Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan)'s hours?
Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan)'s listed hours are Mon–Tue: Closed; Wed–Fri: Noon – 6 PM; Sat–Sun: Closed. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan) open on Sunday?
No, Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan) is listed as closed on Sundays.
What time does Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan) open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is Noon on Wednesday.
Where is Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan) located?
Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan) is at 4201 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, in the Lake View neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan)?
The listed phone number is (773) 216-3981.
What should I order at Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan)?
As a vegan bakery, typical picks include Blueberry Muffin, Pain au Chocolat, Apple Fritter, and Classic Glazed Doughnut. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe (Gluten-free & Vegan)?
Nearby options include Beans & Bagels (0.3 mi), Mochii Donut North Center (0.3 mi), and Mochi Donut (0.3 mi).

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