Cafe Selmarie

American restaurant · Lincoln Square

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"Cafe Selmarie owner Birgit Kobayashi has announced her intention to close the neighborhood bakery favorite around mid-February, though a closing date is not yet finalized, according to Block Club Chicago. Kobayashi first notified fans in the fall that she planned to retire and shut down the cafe in 2024 after 40 years at 4729 N. Lincoln Avenue. She and co-founder Jeanne Uzdawinis founded Cafe Selmarie when they were 29 and introduced the neighborhood to its first espresso machine." - Ashok Selvam

Chicago’s Biggest Restaurant and Bar Closings, Winter 2024 - Eater Chicago

4729 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Get directions

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