Angel Food Bakery is a slice of heaven on Montrose Avenue located on the corner of Montrose and Paulina. Everything about this place reminds me of growing up in an “easy bake era”, from the light green color scheme, walls lined with Easy Bake Ovens, and Mr. Potato Head toys for the kids. This place is a neighborhood staple to the Ravenswood area; as you walk up you are greeted with “YUM” etched in the concrete at the front door. And “yum” is the experience I had. I purchased the brisket sangwich for $9.50 that came with a carrot daikon slaw w/an Asian dressing and Matt Bonaccorso had the club sandwich.

Not your average coffee shop food, their Chef Oliver De Los Santos personally made me a bowl of his first-rate posole. The autumn menu also has Mac and Cheese, Chicken pot pie and Mediterranean Tuna. So there’s something on the food menu to please all palates. Since opening up in September 2004 they have been featured on food Network three times (recipe for Success, Sugar rush, and Unwrapped). Stephanie Samuels (Owner) is an artist and a chef who believes “a cake should not only be a work of art but also taste delicious too”. From Homemade Twinkies (airstream) and cup cakes, to extravagant custom cakes and cookies, you can gain 5 lbs walking in this joint. You can also grab fresh honey (straight from the farm) www.conservationfarm.com . Hearty eating, family atmosphere and great music made my experience very enjoyable.

Angel Food Bakery is located at 1636 W Montrose Avenue. Call them at (773)728-1512 or check out their website and order a custom cake at www.angelfoodltd.com. They are top notch and get Chicago.com’s seal of approval. Until then talk to you later Chicago!