Abrah Bakery and Daily Bistro

You will find the most delicious breakfast here.❤️I am in love with this place, this is what makes me think to move to Lincoln park. It’s located in the heart of this neighborhood, on Lincoln Ave, very convenient location, close to the lake and to subway station. There are tables inside the restaurant and few outside, but there is always a huge line, because this place is really good. You should definitely try cherry gombovtsi – traditional Ukrainian dumplings, Nordic breakfast – for those who loves salmon, cherry jam is just something else🤤, it tastes like homemade jam from my childhood🥹 I enjoyed wild berry matcha last time as well. You can also find different kinds of bakery there, I won’t share which one is the best, because I will never catch it😄 Will definitely recommend this place to everyone🫶🏼

We ordered a latte and cherry dumplings. These are the best dumplings I’ve ever tried! Lime zest, mint, very rich and pleasant taste. The coffee is also great. The interior is modern, clean and cozy. The only confusing thing is the system with ordering at the tables and at the bar – we spent 20 minutes in line, but could order at the table right away. Anyway, the place is wonderful, we will come back again.

I’ve only ever been here for breakfast, early at around the time they open. Pastries are divine (the strawberry croissant in the shape of a bow tie was delicious) and the Scandinavian breakfast (I think that’s the name? It’s got smoked salmon, egg, and cheese) is a really nice balance of sweet and savory. Recently had one of their chocolate coconut drinks per the waitress’s recommendation and it’s one of the best things I’ve drank. I really appreciate what they’re doing here, and the niche they’re filling in the Lincoln Park area. If there are growing pains, I’m willing to accept them as I hope they’ll eventually sort them out—I rlly want their endeavor to succeed.

This new cafe in Lincoln Park is a revelation. I’ve tried pastries, breakfast, lunch, and dinner here and will keep coming back to explore the menu. I have never been as excited about a parsnip purée! Every bite here has been outstanding! The indoor seating is cozy and bright. Face the kitchen to see their fabulous chef in action

Abrah Bistro is super cozy and has such a nice vibe. The food was amazing — we had the branzino ceviche (so fresh!), hummus with onion and really good bread, and the Kyiv kotlet with mashed parsnip, which was delicious. My husband had the skirt steak, and the sauce that came with it was really something special. I also really liked their cocktails — Cocktail 45 was great, and the Espresso Martini hit the spot. We finished with dessert, and honestly, everything was just so good. Can’t wait to come back!

Thank you, Abrah Bakery, for hosting our pre-marathon party after the shake-out run! We truly enjoyed the warm atmosphere and the special vitamin shots prepared just for runners — such a caring touch. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and had everything we needed before the big race. — Ukrainian Running Club Chicago

Everything was great! The cocktails and desserts were delicious, the staff was very welcoming, and the service was excellent. Highly recommend this place!

A very atmospheric place with beautiful interior and delicious food! The service is excellent — the staff is friendly and attentive. I especially enjoyed the mousse desserts — incredibly tasty — and the wine snacks, which were perfectly matched in flavor. Booking a table through OpenTable is super convenient. This kind of place was truly missing in Lincoln Park — cozy, stylish, and still approachable. I’ll definitely be back and will recommend it to my friends!

Great breakfast and excellent pastries! I had an almond milk latte and the apricot croissant to start, both of which were delicious. The croissant especially was a standout. For the main, my friend and I split the croque madame and the cherry gombovtsi (cheese and cherry dumplings). The madame was classic and tasty, but the gombovtsi was a bit too sweet for my taste. It's cute and modern inside, and the service was great.

We came for the viral pastries and they were definitely good, but a little overpriced. They were all $8 - $9 per pastry. We tried: - Crème Brûlée Danish - Apricot Moon Croissant - Carbonara Croissant The Carbonara Croissant was not worth it to me. They said it was like an elevated ham and cheese, but there was about 4 or 5 small slices of ham and a little cheese. The other two were excellent, the Crème Brûlée Danish was a little smoky which added a nice flavor. The coffee was had was fine, but was expecting more since this was from Soloway.

All of the food here is great and high-quality, but the pastries stand out. The honey buckwheat cake is one of the best I've had (though I wish it had a softer texture, but it probably can't be helped due to it being buckwheat). Highly recommend checking out this great new addition to the neighborhood.

Really enjoyed this. There is limited seating, so I would recommend reserving. The food surprised me. (I'm usually not a huge fan of Ukrainian food.) The pastries sold out early. I can see this being a very popular place. It's a nice area to sip coffee and have a pastry. It's owned by the same people as Soloway Coffee. Definitely order the truffle bruschetta. It's crunchy and soft at the same time.

Only stopped by for a matcha to go: my new favorite in the city!! Rich and just excellent quality. I plan to return to try their food.

Happy about this new spot in the neighborhood! I went during the soft opening and I had a great experience. Everything I tried tasted spectacular and the layers on the pastries is mind blowing. The service was friendly and quick too! For the bakery part, there seems to be a limited space for eating in. I hope there was more space. The price is on a higher side but for the craftsmanship, it's worth it. And it's an occasional treat. Coffee options are limited. They got espresso based drinks (like espresso and americano) but no cold brew - which would be a nice additions to the menu and can make the turnover quicker since we had to wait a while for our coffee to be out.

I ate so many things I've never had before. I never thought this cuisine could be so vegetarian friendly and tasty and my mind was blown. We had the labneh salad, cherry dumplings, alc couple pastries and each bite was delicious. It's a beautiful, cozy neighborhood space where the service is calm but efficient for a weekend brunch. I love every single dish and cannot wait to go back to have more.

I tried their Apricot Moon Croissant and the peer danish. Both were so good! But I expected the croissant to be more crispy like the danish was. The staff were so busy working but were really genuine and friendly. See many people even dining outside in such a cool weather.

Welcome to the neighborhood Abrah! Our first stop in was a welcome visit with impeccable food and drink. I started with the bacon miso pastry and my wife had the strawberry danish. Both were absolutely fantastic! They both had unique flavors, were generously sized and were super fresh. The layout and decor of the bistro is very welcoming and calm. Seats are well spaced out and there is no feel to rush your meal. Finally, the service was exceptional. Super friendly, attentive and fast. I can't wait to try their lunch, dinner and beverage options.

I first tried their pastries at a Chamber of Commerce event, and those were fantastic so I had to visit the restaurant. I went for breakfast after a doctor's appointment and wasn't able to have anything--not even coffee!--prior, so this was such a welcome treat. I ordered the cappuorange drink, an iced espress-orange juice concoction that was totally bizarre but totally worked. I ate the carbonara croissant while I was there, and the pastry is layered so beautifully. It's a perfect balance--too often to get a croissant this flaky it's dry and overcooked. This pastry was crisp, tender, just gorgeous. I will say I wish the filling had had a bit more carbonara flavor or had been more present (maybe my croissant leaked in the oven? It was mostly empty inside), but what was there tasted delicious. I also got the bow-shaped croissant with a berries and cream filling to go. That one was bursting with filling. The berries were tart, the cream sweet and bedazzled with vanilla beans. I can't wait to go back and try literally everything. Big shout out to the barista who helped my groggy self order coffee. You were really nice!

Once I got to the top of the line watching several customers order and get there pastries and leave the cashier decided a little clean up break and to personally make the coffee of the pair in front of me . There was a barista present .

Had a good time with the fam on a Sunday morning. Not very busy at 9am. Bright and clean environment. Friendly and chill vibes. We got pastries, coffee and Cherry Gonbovtai and everything was good. Would recommend the strawberry danish, the Gonbovtai which is a unique dessert dumpling dish and the cocoa coconut water which is a nutty but refreshing summer drink.

Nice addition to the neighborhood. Dress code is business casual which is unusual for the neighborhood but helped create a sophisticated and polished vibe. Shared the mezze platter ( delicious - although would have preferred a different bread ) , branzino ceviche ( interesting and good if you enjoy citrus flavored foods) and the miso cabbage ( delicious).

There was a nice interior, although we took our pastries to go. My friend and I wanted one sweet pastry and one savory pastry to share. We got the apricot croissant and it was not only beautiful but very tasty and not too sweet. For the savory pastry, I can't remember the name, but it had a sausage inside and we just weren't impressed. In the future I'd probably stick to the sweet pastries!

I love when a place feels as though i've transported to a different city, and that's what Abrah did. I felt as though i was sitting at a bakery in Copenhagen. The bakery was cute and quaint. Easy to enjoy with company or have a solo bite. Workers were friendly and kind. i ordered the banana coffee; i did not love it but my friend got a regular latte and had a good review. I ordered the turkish eggs as well which were delicious. It was big enough to share or eat on your own.

Went for a late lunch on a Friday, I liked that they had a full menu avail including brunch. Tried the summer salad on the menu and the cherry gombvotsi, both very good and the latter super unique! The coffee was great but I was surprised they didn't have vanilla syrup, only lavender and honey (different from their sollaway cafe). Last comment was the service was a little slow at the end but we were the last people in the restaurant from the lunch rush.

This new cafe in Lincoln Park is a revelation. I've tried pastries, breakfast, lunch, and dinner here and will keep coming back to explore the menu. I have never been as excited about a parsnip purée! Every bite here has been outstanding! The indoor seating is cozy and bright. Face the kitchen to see their fabulous chef in action

Love love love this place! Easily one of my favorite new spots for pastries -- everything I tried was mindblowing. The pistachio croissant was flaky, rich, and filled with this perfect nutty sweetness. The matcha raspberry danish was such a unique combo -- earthy, tart, and beautifully balanced. But the real surprise was the kimchi danish -- savory, bold, and packed with flavor in a way I didn't know I needed from a pastry. The space is gorgeous, the vibe is cool but not pretentious, and the staff were lovely. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu -- this place is something special.

Love this place! My family and I went for brunch on a Wednesday morning and ordered a few dishes. They brought everything quickly and the food was delicious. We got the Steak & Eggs, croque madame and the meze and olive plates. It has a very modern and laid back vibe. The windows were open letting in fresh summer air. We enjoyed our time and definitely plan on going back!

Service, ambience, I would say customer attention and need. Store is very clean, located by Tumi facing west

This is from the people that's behind Soloway Coffee which is on the same street. Soloway became the first roastery in Ukraine to receive permission to export coffee to the U.S. I had their latte. The staff and service are abrahriffic.

As a Ukrainian, I had to try the Chicken Kyiv. This really was the perfect example of what a Chicken Kyiv should be, crispy on the outside, juicy and filled with a creamy dill sauce. The desserts were my favorite part of the meal because let's start with the buckwheat honey cake. The rich caramel cream with Demerara sugar added even more layers of sweetness. The Blackcurrant Fruit was insane. the white chocolate shell held the goodies inside. It tasted like blueberry's and had floral notes overall.

Abrah was amazing! I took my in-laws and loved that the restaurant felt fancy without a hint of stuffiness. The menu has something tasty no matter what time of day you're there, and staff is very friendly.

Abrah is a gem! Amazing pastries (the croissants and canelés are unreal) and some of the best coffee in Chicago. The space is warm, modern, and the staff are genuinely welcoming. You can taste the quality and passion in everything they serve.

One of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Do not recommend coming here. The food and drinks are good, but the service and atmosphere are terrible. They sat us as a party of four at a table facing a window with us all seated on one side. How are we supposed to talking as a group sitting side by side? It was so loud in the restaurant it almost gave me a headache. It echos so loud inside, we were practically yelling to try and hear each other. Food portions are small and very expensive. They upcharge and will try to rip you off. The worst of all was the service. We had a terrible waiter who went almost 15 minutes without checking on us. He was rude and acted like we were an inconvenience. At one point, my friend accidentally spilled a drink. The waiter saw this happen and didn't offer to help clean it up. He just looked at the spill and walked away. So many better places to eat and drink in this city. Take your money elsewhere.

Great vibes, love the outdoor seating option, good croissants however on the pricier side!

New favorite place in Lincoln Park!! This place was the cutest, coziest, yet elegant place I've been to in a long time. The menu was small but had great options for everyone. The bruschetta was the BEST I've ever had!! I will be dreaming of it for years. We also had the shrimp screwers which was delicious! The fried mango was an amazing touch. The service was great as well and they were very friendly. Lastly, our espresso martinis were AMAZING!

Service was excellent and highly recommend the banana coffee & flat white. Pastries were also fresh!

Immaculate atmosphere. Bright, airy, and clean yet cozy. Staff were kind, patient, and helpful. The berry matcha was refreshing & made perfectly. Will be back!

Wow! Fantastic food and service. Vibe and ambiance in here is top notch! I will be back!

Blonde male at register today was very rude, ignored us at register for 5 minutes before he decided to ask us what we want (we were the only people there). Then we ordered 1 coffee and he walked away for 10 minutes at least. We looked around corner to find him talking to other staff and he just looked away from us. Another staff member walked behind the register and it was then when he asked her to make our coffee we ordered. I want to support local Ukrainian business because they are lovely at Soloway, but this was very disappointing and I don't think I will be back.