A Little Sweetness, A Lot Happening

Dear Friends,

We’re heading into the season when our little bakery starts thinking in hundreds of pies, pounds of butter, and how much coffee it will take to get us through November.

Thanksgiving pie ordering has begun, and we’d love to bake for your table. As you plan dessert for your own celebration, consider sharing a little sweetness with a neighbor by donating a pumpkin pie to the Niles Township Food Pantry or a local soup kitchen. We’ll bake it fresh and handle getting it where it needs to go. Your generosity, our ovens, and a little coordination can bring something special to a neighbor’s holiday.

But first, Halloween! You scooped up our Halloween treats in just one day, so we’re getting back to baking. We’ll have more ready to go tomorrow. If you missed the first batch, here’s your second chance to get your hands on something spooky and sweet.

Meanwhile, fall beverages are having quite a moment. The Banana Caramel Mocha Latte has enthusiastic company with our seasonal Pumpkin Spice, and some of you have been inventing your own combinations. Black Sugar Pumpkin Spice? We’re intrigued. Keep those ideas coming.

On your next visit, say hello to Vicki, our new front-of-house manager! An expert barista with a bubbly personality, she brings plenty of skill and good cheer to your daily coffee stop. We’re delighted to welcome her to the team.

We also have some news beyond the bakery: Madeleine is working to get on the ballot for Skokie Village Trustee. She’s collecting petition signatures at the bakery this week, and you can find more information below.

Thank you for making this bakery part of your routines, celebrations, coffee breaks, and holiday tables. We’re looking forward to another busy season with you.

With love and plenty of butter,

Dylan, Maria & Madeleine

Let Us Handle the Pie

Thanksgiving Preorders Are Now Open

Order at Least Six Days Ahead

You have enough to think about on Thanksgiving. Let us handle dessert! Our family makes every pie from scratch right here in Downtown Skokie, and we’d love to bake for your holiday table.

Please order at least six days ahead. Our limited batch of Butterscotch Pies is nearly spoken for, so reserve yours soon!

Thanksgiving pies must be ordered through our dedicated pie-ordering page. You won’t find them on our regular online menus, though you will find other Thanksgiving treats there.

Click below to visit our Thanksgiving page for details, pickup information, and a link to order your pies.

From Bakery Conversations to Village Hall

Petition signing at the bakery this week, October 21–25

You know Madeleine from behind the counter and her work supporting Downtown Skokie. Now she’s working to get on the ballot for Skokie Village Trustee in District 3. If you’d like to help her take that next step, stop into the bakery this week and ask about signing her petition.

She also welcomes your thoughts about Skokie: what’s working, what needs attention, and what you hope our community will preserve. Your questions and perspectives are welcome.

When she’s at the register, coffee and croissants need to keep moving! For a longer conversation, fill out the form at skokie.me to arrange an afternoon time. You can also learn more about Madeleine and find simple ways to help her get on the ballot.

Sweet Little Frights

October 23 - 31. Limited Quantity

Our spooky treats are back, bringing a little Halloween fun to the bakery case. Hand-decorated Spooky Cupcakes are ready for parties, gifts, or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, with playful details that make choosing one part of the fun.

Grab a Monster Treat—crispy rice squares dipped in colorful chocolate and finished with candy eyes—or welcome back Mystery Meat, our candy-inspired sweet that’s all treat and no trick. Watch for seasonal cake truffles and Halloween-decorated cookies joining the assortment throughout October.

Bring a few to share, surprise someone with a little something spooky, or choose a treat just for yourself. Everything is available through October 31, while supplies last, so stop in before your favorites disappear.

Good Food, Gathered Together

Advance Ordering Required

Unavailable Thanksgiving Week

Four friends coming over? A celebration for 150? We can help feed everyone in between. Our party platters make room for the fun of hosting, with food you’ll be happy to put on the table and a little less to do before the doorbell rings.

Build your gathering around artisan cheeses and charcuterie, shareable sandwich trays, or an assortment of housemade sweets. Whether you’re planning a family get-together, an office celebration, or a festive evening with friends, we’ll help you choose a spread that suits the occasion and your crowd.

Explore our catering options online, or tell us what you’re planning for a larger event. Please order ahead; lead times vary by selection, and catering is unavailable during Thanksgiving week.

Come Help Us Through Pie Season

Full-Time, Part-Time & Seasonal Positions

Our busiest season is approaching, and we’re looking for experienced seasonal help in both the kitchen and the café. Flexible hours are available.

For front-of-house positions, we’re looking for experience using a POS system, preparing espresso drinks, and/or making sandwiches. For back-of-house positions, baking experience is required. Because these are short-term seasonal roles, we need people who can put their existing skills to work quickly.

Interested? Email hello@skokiebakery and tell us about your experience

A Winning Sunday Spread

Da Bears Claws: Sundays Only

Game Day Catering: Advance Ordering Required

Some Sunday traditions are worth planning ahead for. Da Bears Claw is back with flaky pastry, walnut-honey filling, and vanilla glaze. This fan favorite sells out every week, so preorder yours and give your Sunday morning something to cheer about.

Feeding a cheering section? Our Bears Game Day catering packages cover everything from pretzel sticks and dips to artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and sandwich spreads. Each package includes eight assorted housemade jumbo cookies to finish on a sweet note.

Reserve your Claws for Sunday, or get your game-day gathering on the calendar. Catering lead times vary by package, and Sunday catering pickup is available until 5:30 p.m.—just right for getting dinner home before an evening kickoff.

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