Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park

33 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

★★★★4.3(2,876 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This bustling Millennium Park gem serves up creative specialty drinks like their signature Foster banana half-sweet ice latte alongside hearty brunch favorites like bacon avocado omelettes and cherry cruffins in a bright, energetic space that somehow manages to feel both quick and leisurely. The location's convenient proximity to the Blue and Red lines and The Bean makes it the perfect refuel stop for travelers, while the consistently fast-moving line and solid Wi-Fi keep both laptop campers and leisurely brunchers coming back. There's an undeniable buzz here—the kind of morning energy that fills a packed room with genuine warmth rather than chaos.

What to expect

Traditional drinksLaptop friendlyFull breakfastQuick grabSpecialty drinksLight foodMeetingsSignature drinksPastriesCold brewFamily friendlySlow sit

Google Reviews

Shruti Patel
★★★★a month ago

Went on a Sunday morning around 11am. Definitely busy but the line moved super fast and was not a long wait to get inside seating at all. Got the foster banana half sweet ice latte which was yummy and an iced were foam. Also go the shakshuka danish, which was delicious. Total for 2 drinks and 1 pastry was around $20 dollars. They did warm up the pastry which we appreciated but wish it was warmed up a little more- the egg was cold when bitten into. But overall good experience and good and fast service with how busy it was. Would come again

Veronica Leong
★★★★a month ago

Came straight from the airport to refuel. Conveniently located right off the Blue and Red lines. This location was ~10 min walk from The Bean. I went on Fri around 12:30 pm and it was thankfully not super busy. After ordering at the register, they give you a table number. Just find a seat and a server will bring you your order. What I got: - Sunrise Burrito: 3.5/5 - I'm a bfast burrito gal, so l had to order this. It was super hot, fresh, and filling. The burrito was getting super soggy overtime bc of how steamy the fillings were. Unfortunately, the tomatillo sauce didn't really provide any additional flavor. I wish they cut the burrito in half so it's easier to eat. - Iced Latte w/ Oat Milk: 5/5 - I think I got a good one that day bc it was DELISH!! Not overly milky and I was able to taste the coffee roast, YUM! It even comes with a nice muffin treat! Loved that they don't charge extra for milk alt, like nyc. I imagine the place can get busy on the weekends and when there's nice weather. Outlets are located along the wall. They have a water station and restrooms. Staff were very triendly and gave me tips for the Chicago Metra. Great spot for a casual solo bite!

carol g
★★★★★4 months ago

the heartiest brunch place around downtown chicago i tried during my short stay! my friend and i ordered the bacon avocado omelette, egg ham cheddar biscuit, and the cherry cruffin to share! excellent brunch full of flavour. for drinks, i got the specialty coffee with notes of orange and chocolate mocha🤎 it was a little too sweet for me but props to the creativity of bringing out the flavour. my friend had a mango matcha that lives up to expectations! overall great place for catching up and chats, not so much a place you’d want to study at or read a book in, it can get busy!

Kevin F
★★★★4 months ago

Very close to loving this spot… There was an immediate buzz in the air around 9am as it was packed. It’s bright and the space is used to capacity. The brewed coffee was tasty and refillable. The barbacoa bowl with quinoa was tasty by very small for the price. Service seemed a little strained, maybe because it’s so popular. Overall a good experience.

Jasmine C
★★★★★5 months ago

The Goddess and the Baker is definitely cute -- bright, fun decor, plenty of seating, and solid Wi-Fi. It's in a great walkable part of Chicago, so it's an easy spot to duck into. Service was fast, but not particularly warm. When I asked a couple questions and tried to get recommendations, the staff didn't seem too enthusiastic or helpful. Not rude, just... uninterested. I ordered the protein bowl and a cold brew with tiramisu cold foam. The bowl tasted like a standard pre-made microwave meal you'd get at Starbucks -- very mid, lacking flavor, and nothing I'd go out of my way to order again. The coffee was the bigger disappointment: I asked for cold brew topped with cold foam (specifically not a latte!), but it came out tasting like MILK with zero coffee flavor. Overall, it's a cute spot to sit and work, but the food and drinks didn't land for me. A solid three stars -- fine, but not somewhere I'd rush back to for the menu.

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