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Our Story

Goddess and the Baker is a spin-off concept of the ultra-successful Goddess and the Grocer restaurants, which opened its first store in 2004. From the very start, the colorful Bucktown storefront was bustling with high energy and bold flavors. Customers loved this new world grab-and-go convenience coupled with a colorful, global menu. 

In 2015, the idea to open a cafe-inspired spin-off was born out of our love for good coffee, good baked goods, and great food. We set out to create a warm and inviting meeting place where guests of all ages and backgrounds could enjoy a good coffee, sandwich (or salad), and dessert then leave with a smile on their face.

The first Goddess and the Baker was opened in the spring of 2015 in the hip Wabash Corridor near Millennium Park. Just like our sister stores, Goddess and the Baker was a hit, and we have been growing ever since.


Who We Are

Goddess and the Baker is a fast-casual, fun cafe with two locations in the heart of the Chicago Loop and two more locations planned to open in the Fall of 2018. We serve breakfast, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and, of course, the best coffee around all day, every day. Our food is seriously good, our coffee is creative and delicious, and our culture is fun with a welcoming vibe. We are passionate about great food and service.

"Working at Goddess is great! Monthly food and drink specials reflect consumer preference trends and make selling fun! They take care of team members by presenting new opportunities and tapping into employee strengths. Most importantly, we are one big happy family!"

- Fran Frusciano

Be a part of our team!

Love coffee, rainbow cake, and a fun, growing company to start or continue your career? We are looking for experienced team members to join our Goddess family.


Qualified candidates will:

  1. Love working in a fast-paced environment
  2. Love giving great service
  3. Enjoy putting positive energy and work into each day
  4. Understand the value of balancing individual duties, team duties, and customer service
  5. Enjoy working with others
  6. Be able to stay calm under pressure and work quickly without sacrificing quality
  7. Enjoy learning with an open mind
  8. Love creativity
  9. Love good food and great coffee

Company Benefits

At Goddess and the Baker, you will work in a positive environment with the best folks around. Some of our employee offerings:

  1. FREE coffee!
  2. Discounts on food and retail products
  3. Opportunity to grow and for promotion
  4. Opportunity for continuing education
  5. Paid sick time for hourly team members
  6. Paid vacation time for salaried team members

Goddess and the Baker are proud to be an EEO/M/F/H employer.


Today (and every day) will be Awesome!

We love trying out new things, and training is continuous as we grow and develop as a company! Please see our open positions posted below.

We look forward to hearing from you!