ATTENTION: Calling All Foodies!
Need a place to eat the next time you’re in the city? Make sure to check out Goddess and the Baker!
Recently opened, this cute café has a chill atmosphere about it making it the perfect midday stop. When you walk in, there is a relaxing vibe that surrounds the small café. With its long countertops and tables, it’s perfect for conversations and a shared dining experience with those sitting next to you.
With a variety of treats, this place has something for everyone, from sandwiches to pastries and teas to wines. This place serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or what I call the trifecta. With countless options at reasonable prices, there is something new to try every time.
Goddess and the Baker’s casual setting adds a hip factor to their dining. This affordable food will give you a break from the normal grub (no offense Aramark). Plus, it can be difficult finding decently priced meals in Chicago that are also tasty.
For the over-21 crowd, beer and wine are served along with various coffee drinks, catering to all ages. Not only is the food delicious, but the service is nothing but friendly and efficient, making the experience that much more enjoyable.
When you first walk in, the desserts and menu can be overwhelming. For your first trip, I highly recommend the Santa Monica turkey sandwich and a slice of their rainbow cake, which is not to be missed! Roughly a 15-minute walk from Ogilvie Transportation Center, it is perfectly located in The Loop at 33 S. Wabash (left onto Madison then a right on Wabash), making it an easy stop before or after a day at Millennium Park.
Goddess and the Baker is fast, affordable, and most importantly, insanely good. Even if you don’t end up eating there, you should still pop your head in and check it out because it is a very “instagrammable” spot. I enjoyed my experience at Goddess and the Baker and I think you will, too.
The Goddess and the Baker’s hours are: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
If this doesn’t sound like your scene, but you’re still craving some good food, check out Wingstop. Not as rare as Goddess and the Baker, they do help you fill that classic wings craving. With abundant locations in the city, including: Division, Clark, Harrison, and Halsted, you can order something new every time you go.
With options from Teriyaki to Atomic, you can work your way up the spicy flavor food chain. If you’re not a fan of hot but still want a little kick, I recommend the boneless hickory-smoked bbq with fries. This place is open late and perfect to refuel on a long night out and is completely affordable with combo meals around $11. There’s a bit of a wait for food, but then again perfection takes time. Make sure to find a Wingstop close by when visiting the city next or even in a local suburb.
Photos by Angelena DalPorto
