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M & A Bakery

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Chicago, IL

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1527 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL
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+1-773-275-4444
⌖ Address
1527 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
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Bakeries
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A few stories people tell about this place

1. At M & A Bakery, something strange started happening one morning when a delivery driver noticed a note taped to the cash register. It read: ‘Today’s special—one free pastry for anyone who can guess why our oven is humming like a spaceship.’ Curious customers began lining up outside, each offering their own theories: from aliens visiting the shop to a malfunctioning espresso machine. Finally, an elderly gentleman approached and whispered, 'Maybe it's baking too many croissants for the neighborhood?' Everyone laughed, the oven stopped humming, and ever since then, M & A Bakery became known as the place where even your guesses are sweet.'

2. At M & A Bakery, something odd began one foggy morning when a delivery driver left his truck’s headlights on, illuminating an old calendar stuck to the dashboard. The calendar showed a smiling face with a mustache and beard, staring intently at anyone who walked by. One day, a regular customer noticed the calendar and asked if it was always there. The owner smiled and said it had been there since before he took over. Soon, everyone started talking about ‘Uncle Mustache,’ as they called him. It turned out that every time someone mentioned Uncle Mustache, the aroma of fresh baked goods grew stronger, making the whole neighborhood stop by for a treat.

3. At M & A Bakery, something curious happened one day when an old lady whispered to her friend: ‘Did you see who just walked in? It’s the same man I saw here every Wednesday for the past month!’ Suddenly, a young delivery driver overheard their conversation and asked jokingly, ‘Is he your secret admirer?’ The ladies burst out laughing, realizing they’d been talking to each other’s husband all along—who had become such a regular that everyone knew him as ‘the Wednesday guy.’

4. At M & A Bakery, something peculiar occurred one quiet afternoon when a small dog entered through the open door and began enthusiastically sniffing around the display case. As it turned out, the little fellow belonged to none other than the baker’s wife, who had inadvertently let him slip out while fetching ingredients. The dog, clearly delighted with his unexpected adventure, continued to investigate every nook and cranny until finally collapsing on a pile of freshly baked croissants, sending them into a gentle tumble. With a laugh, the baker scooped up the sleepy canine and returned him home, leaving behind a heartwarming memory for everyone who witnessed the commotion.

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Business attributes

Address

City
Chicago
Housenumber
1527
Postcode
60640
State
IL
Street
West Lawrence Avenue

Contacts

Phone
+1-773-275-4444

Hours & freshness

Check date
2026-05-25

What it offers

Shop
bakery

Source: OpenStreetMap, 9 recorded details for this place, last confirmed 2026-05-25.

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