Ideal Bakery – Chicago, IL: Hours, Menu & Directions

Opening hours

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Monday	8 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday	8 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday	8 AM – 4 PM
Thursday	8 AM – 4 PM
Friday	8 AM – 4 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

40 hours a week across 5 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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4765 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

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Address4765 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

NeighborhoodPortage Park

Phone(773) 631-6897

StyleBakery

CountyCook County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center6.4 mi northwest

About Ideal Bakery

Ideal Bakery serves Chicago from 4765 N Milwaukee Ave, about 6.4 mi northwest of central Chicago.

It is one of 805 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Chicago, which works out to one bakery per 3,381 residents. Nearest alternative: Panaderia Guatemalteca at 4361 N Milwaukee Ave, 0.6 mi away.

The listed hours start at 8 AM and run as late as 4 PM, for about 40 hours across 5 days a week. Note that Sundays are a day off here.

At a glance

Listed as	Bakery
Opens earliest	8 AM
Closes latest	4 PM
Days open	5 / 7
Bakeries in Chicago	805
Nearest bakery	0.6 mi

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What to order

Typical items at a bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Breakfast Pastries & Muffins

Cheese DanishLaminated dough cradling a lightly sweet cream cheese center with a hint of lemon; golden edges give way to a rich, custardy middle.
Morning Glory MuffinA hearty muffin packed with shredded carrot, apple, raisins, coconut, and walnuts, warmly spiced and substantial enough to stand in for breakfast.
Sticky BunBaked upside down in a caramel of brown sugar and butter, these yeast rolls emerge glossy and gooey, crowned with toasted pecans.
Blueberry MuffinA domed muffin studded with whole blueberries and finished with a crunchy sugar top; moist crumb with bright, jammy pockets of fruit.

Breads & Rolls

Cinnamon Raisin SwirlA white pan loaf rolled with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar and plump raisins, made for thick slices of toast or French toast.
Parker House RollsFolded dinner rolls with a feathery crumb and golden tops brushed with melted butter and flaky salt, a fixture on holiday tables.
Multigrain LoafA hearty loaf combining whole wheat, oats, flax, and sunflower seeds, with a wholesome chew and a crust rolled in more seeds.
Sourdough BouleNaturally leavened round loaf with a blistered, deeply browned crust, an open chewy interior, and the gentle tang of a long fermentation.

Cookies & Bars

Oatmeal Raisin CookieA rustic cookie made with rolled oats, plump raisins, and warm cinnamon, with crinkly edges and a molasses-tinged sweetness.
SnickerdoodleRolled in cinnamon sugar before baking, this crackle-topped butter cookie has a pleasant tang from cream of tartar and a puffy interior.
Peanut Butter CookieA classic crosshatched cookie made with creamy peanut butter, sandy at the edges and fudgy in the middle, with a salty-sweet finish.
Fudge BrownieDense dark chocolate squares with a shiny crackled top and a gooey, almost truffle-like center, cut generously from a full sheet pan.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
Closed on Sundays — plan weekend treats for Saturday.

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Questions about Ideal Bakery

What are Ideal Bakery's hours?

Ideal Bakery's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 4 PM; Sat–Sun: Closed. Holiday hours can differ.

Is Ideal Bakery open on Sunday?

No, Ideal Bakery is listed as closed on Sundays.

What time does Ideal Bakery open in the morning?

The earliest listed opening time is 8 AM on Monday.

Where is Ideal Bakery located?

Ideal Bakery is at 4765 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, in the Portage Park neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.

What is the phone number for Ideal Bakery?

The listed phone number is (773) 631-6897.

What should I order at Ideal Bakery?

As a bakery, typical picks include Cheese Danish, Morning Glory Muffin, Cinnamon Raisin Swirl, and Parker House Rolls. See the full menu page for more.

What other bakeries are near Ideal Bakery?

Nearby options include Panaderia Guatemalteca (0.6 mi), Sandy's Bakery and Deli (0.8 mi), and Taste of Colombia (0.8 mi).

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