According to a recent article from Chicago Food Magazine, Levain Bakery aims to expand with a third location in Lincoln Park at 849 W Armitage Avenue.
“Levain Bakery has announced their third Chicago location, opening at the end of 2025. The bakery will be located in Lincoln Park at 849 W Armitage Ave, just west of Chicago’s Halsted and Armitage intersection.”
“We are excited to continue to grow by opening our third bakery in Chicago,” said Steph Menke, Levain’s Chief Strategy and Real Estate Officer in the article. “The city has given us the warmest welcome over the past two years, and we can’t wait to join the Lincoln Park community in late 2025.”
Levain Bakery’s website states, “It all started with two friends, a swimming pool, and a shared love for baking. Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald are friends and accomplished bakers who baked bread for some of NYC’s favorite restaurants.”
“Eventually, they opened a small bread shop on West 74th Street. They called it Levain Bakery, borrowing the French word for “leavened bread.”
“It was 1995, and the small Levain team lovingly baked every loaf, baguette and roll by hand every day. As for the cookie? That was a happy accident. Triathletes on the side, Pam & Connie whipped up a massive chocolate chip walnut cookie to keep energy levels high for training.”
“A sample batch flew off the bakery shelves, and an icon was born. Our cozy shop became a neighborhood favorite and a destination for epicurious travelers from around the world.”
“More than 25 years later, we’ve grown to bring the joy of Levain to more neighborhoods and cookie enthusiasts (we’re bicoastal now!). Our incredible team puts the very best ingredients and a lot of love into everything we bake, serving up moments of mmmmm to brighten your day.”
