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Wake N Bakery

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Chicago, IL

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2757 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL
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2757 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
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About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while waiting for his breakfast, an old man noticed something strange: every time he entered Wake N Bakery, his little granddaughter would giggle and point towards the back counter. Curious, he followed her gaze—and there, behind the glass case, stood a loaf of bread that changed shape whenever someone walked past it. Finally, after weeks of observing, Grandpa asked the baker what was going on. With a mischievous smile, the baker revealed that it was just a trick loaf made by a local artist. The old man laughed heartily, realizing his granddaughter had been charmed by its quirkiness. From then on, they’d often stop by just to watch the ‘moving’ bread together.

2. One foggy morning, as a local jogger passed by Wake N Bakery, they stopped in their tracks—something unusual had caught their eye. The aroma of freshly baked bread mixed with the scent of brewing coffee wafted through the air, but it wasn’t just any smell. It carried a hint of bacon and maple syrup that shouldn’t belong together, yet somehow did. Curious, the jogger peeked inside and saw an old man wearing an apron, stirring something on the stove. ‘It’s our secret recipe,’ he grinned. A delivery driver passing by later remarked, “I’ve never seen anyone leave so quickly after smelling breakfast.” The town soon dubbed Wake N’ Bakery the place where dreams of bacon-and-maple toast collide—and everyone agreed it was worth waking up for.

3. A delivery driver pulled up to Wake N Bakery one rainy afternoon, frowning at the puddle that had formed around his tires. As he stepped inside, he noticed something peculiar—everyone seemed to be humming the same tune. As he looked closer, he saw a small sign on the counter reading ‘Today’s Special Song: “Happy Birthday”.’ Turning around, he realized everyone was singing it to him—they thought it was his birthday! With a laugh, he joined in and left with a free cake. Since then, whenever it rains, people say you can hear ‘Happy Birthday’ wafting from Wake N Bakery.

4. One day after work, a neighbor asked curiously: ‘Why does that bakery smell like bacon first thing in the morning?’ The owner smiled mysteriously and replied, 'Oh, that's our secret recipe—we bake bacon right next door before opening!' The neighbor shook his head, smiling, thinking it was just another Wake N Bakery tale.

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Business attributes

Address

City
Chicago
Housenumber
2757
Postcode
60647
State
IL
Street
North Milwaukee Avenue

Hours & freshness

Check date
2023-10-25

What it offers

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bakery

Source: OpenStreetMap, 8 recorded details for this place, last confirmed 2023-10-25.

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