Goddess and the Baker, Wacker & LaSalle
Аlisa Paludeti · 358 Google reviewsGoddess and the Baker, Wacker & LaSalle — an american spot in River North. The atmosphere is half the draw here. If you drink, start at the bar, and quick and efficient. Sergey Astashov: "Their strawberry matcha is a must-try—perfectly balanced, refreshing, and absolutely delicious" [$$]
What 1,505 diners keep saying
What 1,505 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Очень вкусно, мы здесь уже не первый раз. Кушали с детьми, десерты очень красивые и вкусные, также как и сэндвичи, вообще все что брали очень вкусное, когда останавливаемся в Чикаго всегда там завтракаем”
“Our 1st time visiting and she was so gracious in her explanation of the lay of the land! Love the vibe and atmosphere!”
“Amazing food, amazing service. My girlfriend didn’t like her latte and they made a new one in a different flavor without question. Definitely recommend!”
“Really nice coffee shop, lots of variety of preparation, pastries, everything was delicious, you have a bar with all kinds of milk options at your disposal”
“I enjoyed my time here. Gets really busy on weekend mornings. Love the outdoor seating.”
“Amazing customer service with a very personal, detail-oriented touch. You can really tell they care about their guests. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
“I got here around 9am. The service was quick and easy. Food is delicious and I loved the matcha! Nice place to sit while waiting for my boyfriend to run errands.”
“Service was great! Food is decent. Coffee was decent. If you’re in a hurry this place works perfectly.”
“Tastyyyyy bagels and schmear. Very hot and fresh. Good vegetarian options. Love the vibe”
“Perfect place to sip nice matcha in the city! They provide water too. The place is close to city centre. Here, I enjoyed one of the best fruit tart. You can open laptop as well (if it doesn’t have any long line).”
“Goddess and the Baker at Wacker & LaSalle is an absolute gem! The space is bright, welcoming, and always buzzing with great energy. Every pastry is fresh, beautifully made, and downright delicious, and the drinks are just as impressive. The staff is friendly, fast, and clearly takes pride in what they do. Whether you are grabbing a quick coffee or meeting friends, this spot never disappoints ☕️🥐”
“I love this place and my cappuccino w almond milk is always off the charts amazing. I give myself a treat once a week or so. Last two times tho my cappuccino was more like what you get everywhere else. Loose foam and no heart decoration. Coffee underneath bitter. Please make it amazing again 🙏. They are Back! Thank you”
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