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The Ancestral Oven, Sourdough Bakery and Café

8.9 • Bakery
💎 Hidden Gems
🍳 Eggs
🥐 Bakery
☕️ Vanilla Latte
🥓 Bacon Egg And Cheese
🥐 Pastry
🍞 Toast
Cafe
🇺🇸 American Food
🍫 Chocolate
🍲 Soup
🥑 Avocado Toast
🍞 Sourdough
🍞 Bread
🥘 Food
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Simple, casual bakery with a cozy atmosphere and quiet, clean space. It draws people early for fresh sourdough bread that sells out quickly. The vibe is calm and unpretentious, standing out from overcrowded, over-decorated cafés.
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People are saying

"This jalapeño cheddar breakfast sandwich is the best I've ever had."

"You have to try the jalapeño cheddar bread; it's the best I've ever had."

"I highly recommend the cinnamon roll with my Vanilla Latte."

Good to know

1

Reservations are recommended for sourdough classes as they can fill up quickly.

2

The bakery sells out of sourdough bread early, so arrive before noon.

3

Classes are available for both groups and one-on-one sessions with Chef George.

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The Ancestral Oven, Sourdough Bakery and Café
8.9
4616 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States
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