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Bakeries near City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

18bakeries within 1 mile
4within a ten-minute walk
78%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 18 bakeries within a mile of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, 4 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 141 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are Taylor St (3) and Leavitt St (3).

The closest bakeries to City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • Plain croissant — The test.
  • Pain au chocolat — Or almond croissant.
  • A loaf of bread — To take home.
  • A seasonal fruit pastry — Whatever is fresh.

How to spot a good one

  • Croissants with layers — Shatter outside, honeycomb inside, tasting of butter. Bready, uniform croissants are made with margarine or frozen dough.
  • Real sourdough — Long-fermented, crackling crust, open crumb, a gentle tang.
  • Baked on site — You should be able to smell it.

The whole picture is in the bakeries guide.

Questions about bakeries near City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

How many bakeries are near City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College?
Open map listings put 18 bakeries within a mile of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, 4 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 141 within 3 miles. About 78% are independent rather than chains.
Which bakeries are closest to City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College?
Gifted Breads (0.6 mi), Sweet Shot Cookies (0.6 mi), Cake Sweet Food Chicago (0.6 mi), Ferrara Bakery (0.7 mi) and Ms Tittle's Cupcakes (0.7 mi).
Where are most bakeries near City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College?
The busiest streets are Taylor St (3) and Leavitt St (3).

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