European Classic Bakery – Chicago, IL: Hours, Menu & Directions

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5930 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

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Address5930 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

NeighborhoodJefferson Park

Phone(773) 774-8755

StylePolish & Eastern European bakery

CountyCook County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center8.1 mi northwest

About European Classic Bakery

You will find European Classic Bakery at 5930 N Elston Ave in Jefferson Park, Chicago, about 8.1 mi northwest of central Chicago.

Our Chicago directory counts 805 bakeries in total, roughly one for every 3,381 residents. Nearest alternative: Kovala at 5808 N Milwaukee Ave, 0.2 mi away.

Hours were not published with this listing. Most Polish & Eastern European bakerys in Chicago open in the early morning, but phoning (773) 774-8755 first is a good idea.

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Listed as	Polish & Eastern European bakery
Bakeries in Chicago	805
Nearest bakery	0.2 mi

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What to order

Typical items at a Polish & Eastern European bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Pączki & Fried Dough

Custard PączekPączek filled to bulging with vanilla pastry cream, finished with powdered sugar for a softer, creamier variation.
Prune Pączek (Powidła)Classic version filled with thick, dark, slow-cooked plum butter that is tangy, deep and only lightly sweet.
Chruściki (Angel Wings)Thin ribbons of dough twisted into bows, fried until shatteringly crisp and buried under powdered sugar.
OponkiRing-shaped cheese doughnuts made with farmer's cheese, giving a moist, tender interior and a sugared crust.

Cakes & Babka

MakowiecRolled yeast cake spiraled with a thick filling of ground poppy seeds, honey, raisins, walnuts and orange peel.
SzarlotkaPolish apple cake with grated or sliced tart apples between layers of crumbly shortcrust, scented with cinnamon.
Napoleonka (Kremówka)Two sheets of crisp puff pastry sandwiching a thick layer of vanilla custard, dusted heavily with powdered sugar.
PiernikDark honey spice cake layered with plum jam and coated in chocolate, flavored with cinnamon, clove and ginger.

Cookies & Small Sweets

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What are European Classic Bakery's hours?

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Where is European Classic Bakery located?

European Classic Bakery is at 5930 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.

What is the phone number for European Classic Bakery?

The listed phone number is (773) 774-8755.

What should I order at European Classic Bakery?

As a Polish & Eastern European bakery, typical picks include Custard Pączek, Prune Pączek (Powidła), Makowiec, and Szarlotka. See the full menu page for more.

What other bakeries are near European Classic Bakery?

Nearby options include Kovala (0.2 mi), Zymi Bakery (0.2 mi), and New Paradise Bakery (0.2 mi).