Fresh Baked Daily
Handcrafted specialty breads and sweets made with fresh, healthy, all natural ingredients
"We don't add color, the wheat does"
Natural Ingredients
Fresh, all-natural ingredients.
Nothing artificial, ever.
Handcrafted Quality
Every loaf mixed, shaped, and baked
by hand.
Nothing Artificial
We don't add color—the wheat does. Local honey sweetens and preserves naturally.
About Breadman Baking Company
Handcrafted breads and sweets made with fresh, all-natural ingredients—no artificial preservatives, sweeteners, or colorings.
Our Commitment
We bake bread the right way—with real ingredients, no shortcuts, and nothing you can't pronounce.
We work with trusted local vendors like Brian Severson Farms, Nichols Farms, Three Bees Honey, and Berry's Berries for our regional grains, honey, and farm-fresh produce. Good bread starts with knowing where your ingredients come from.
No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Just honest bread made the way it should be.
Meet the Breadman
I've been at the ovens my whole life. My father came from Italy in 1955 and opened his first bakery in '76, and I grew up in that shop learning the craft. By 2008, I started my company to bake specifically for farmers markets in the Chicago area. My focus has always been the bread—kneaded by hand and baked until golden.
I believe the crust, the crumb, and the ingredients should speak for themselves. I use honey, seeds, and grains from regional farms I know personally to create a hearty loaf with a balanced flavor. I like to keep the ingredients plain and the results satisfying—whether it is the popular multi-seed or a classic homestyle white.
I'm grateful for every neighborhood that welcomes me in. Throughout the week, I pack up the van and head to markets across Chicagoland. To me, a market isn't a place to sell; it's a place to see neighbors. I like the rhythm of it—the change of the seasons, the familiar faces, and the quiet satisfaction of handing someone a fresh loaf that was in the heat of the oven just hours before.
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Where to Find the Breadman
2026 Farmers Market Locations
Find us at these Chicago-area farmers markets.
Tuesdays
May -5 - October 26
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2301 W. Leland Ave
Lincoln Square
Tuesdays May 19 - November 10
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
MCA Plaza; 220 E. Chicago Ave.
SOAR Chicago
Wednesdays, May 13 - October 21
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Winona Street - Between Ashland and Clark
Andersonville Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 23 - November 14
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
460 W. Lake Street; Pilgrim Church
Oak Park Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 23 - October 31
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
15 Prarie Avenue
Park Ridge Farmers Market
Indoor Winter Markets
Catch us at these neighborhood pop-up events until the markets return.
No frills—just the usual haul, fresh from the oven.
DANK Haus Weihnachtsmarkt
Breadman Baking will be at the DANK Haus Weihnachtsmarkt with handcrafted breads and sweets made from all-natural ingredients: no artificial preservatives, sweeteners, or colorings. Look for the hearty Multi-Seed, Challah, Pepper Cheese, and Cinnamon Swirl loaves, plus savory focaccia. Stock up for your holiday table or pick up a gift while you browse the market.
Saturday December 12, 2026
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dank Haus, 4740 North Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Breadman Baking is popping up at Lizzy’s Last Call with handcrafted breads and sweets made from all-natural ingredients: no artificial preservatives, sweeteners, or colorings. Look for the hearty Multi-Seed, Challah, Pepper Cheese, and Cinnamon Swirl loaves, plus savory focaccia. It’s an easy stop for fresh bread ahead of the holidays or a last-minute gift.
Saturday, December 19
2:00-7:00 PM
Lizzy’s Last Call, 3058 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago
Lizzy's Last Call
Contact Us
Curious about our products or ingredients, our story,
or just have a general question?
Stop by our booth at the farmers market or send us a message!
We love what we do and we’re always happy to chat bread.
