Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 1:09 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (773) 493-1000 to confirm.
Location & directions
1369 East 53rd StreetChicago, IL 60615
About Cafe 53
Cafe 53 is a bakery located at 1369 East 53rd Street in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of 5,398 places to eat and drink we list in Chicago.
Cafe 53 is open daily, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Offerings include vegan options and halal.
Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Phone: (773) 493-1000.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bakery
- Address
- 1369 East 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615
- Phone
- (773) 493-1000
- Hours
- Open daily, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 AM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 6 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bakeries and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cafe 53’s weekday schedule with 46 other bakeries in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, close to the local norm of 7:45 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, later than 85% of them (typical closing time: 7:00 PM).
In total it is open about 91 hours a week, 27 hours more than the local median of 64. 93% of bakeries in Chicago open on Sundays, and Cafe 53 is one of them.
Compared with 46 other bakeries in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bakeries in Illinois
Based on 5 menus with 18 priced items from bakeries in Illinois, the median menu item costs $2.40, and half of all items are priced between $2.40 and $2.40.
We don’t have Cafe 53’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bakeries in Illinois typically charge.
Calculated from 5 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Offerings
- Vegan options
- Halal
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Restroom
- Air conditioning
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cafe 53 there are 74 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 114 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (22), Bakeries & Desserts (9), Mexican & Tex-Mex (8), and Pizza (8).
Competition is light: 2 other bakeries are within a mile and 8 within three miles. The closest is La Boulangerie & Co, 0.3 mi away.
32 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Asian & PacificEto'o Modern Asian Cuisine< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiShinju Sushi< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell< 0.1 mi
- AmericanLitehouse< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsWingstop< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a bakery
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cafe 53's opening hours?
Open daily, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Cafe 53 open on Sunday?
Yes, Cafe 53 is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Cafe 53 located?
Cafe 53 is located at 1369 East 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615.
What is the phone number of Cafe 53?
You can call Cafe 53 at (773) 493-1000.
Is Cafe 53 open late?
No, Cafe 53 usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Cafe 53?
There are 114 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cafe 53. Nearby options include Eto'o Modern Asian Cuisine (< 0.1 mi), Shinju Sushi (< 0.1 mi), and Taco Bell (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bakeries near Cafe 53?
2 other bakeries within a mile. The closest is La Boulangerie & Co, 0.3 mi away.
How much do bakeries in Illinois cost?
Based on 5 menus with 18 priced items from bakeries in Illinois, the median menu item costs $2.40, and half of all items are priced between $2.40 and $2.40.
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