Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe

10/15/2026

The shop has been spooky sweet as of late!👻

Come on by and check out the seasonal selection we have for all your Halloween needs, like these decorated sugar cookies! 🎃

10/01/2026

Hot off the presses, and out of the oven! 🍪
Presenting October's cookie schedule. Please note that Dorothy's will be closed October 9th-12th for staff training and in observance of Indigenous People's Day. We can't think of a better way to "treat" yourself this month! 🎃🍂☕

09/29/2026

Thank you for an amazing farmer's market season! 🍪🩷

Today was the last day to find Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe at the Lincoln Square Farmers Market! 🌻🍪

Every week, this inspirational crew of participants and staff work hard and wake up early to sell the treats made by participants at Gateway to Learning. Thank you to all our customers, vendors, and the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce for making this such a supportive and successful season!

If you missed us, don't worry. You can still find all your favorite treats for you and your pet at Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe during our regular hours. Be sure to stop by and say hi! 💙

09/23/2026

Big news, coffee lovers! 🌀☕

We're now serving Dark Matter Coffee!

In addition to our delicious daily brews, you can enjoy new roasts like Dark Matter's signature A Love Supreme❤️‍🔥 and Unicorn Blood🦄.

We're incredibly excited about this partnership and can't wait to share it with you. Come by the shop and try a cup!

09/11/2026

Today we're offering free coffee to first responders at the sweet shoppe today to appreciate the uplifting commitment these individuals have to our community.💙

Open today 9:00am - 2:30pm at 4925 N. Lincoln Ave!

09/03/2026

Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe will be closed tomorrow, Friday 9/4 through Monday 9/7 for Labor Day weekend.

We can't wait to see you at the shop on the 8th!

09/01/2026

This is our last month at the Lincoln Square Farmers Market with the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce for the 2026 season! 🌻💙 Find us every Tuesday for all of September and get your favorites from Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe and Barley's Biscuits.

You can also come say hi to the hardworking Gateway To Learning participants and staff who worked our tables this season!

08/26/2026

Have you ever wished you could plan ahead and make sure you're able to get your favorite Dorothy's cookies and treats when they're available? Now you can! Introducing Dorothy's menu. Each month we'll be releasing a menu so you'll always know when your favorites will be available. As always, you are able to make a custom order as well to get your favorites anytime, just ask our staff or call the Shoppe!

08/25/2026

It is an absolutely GORGEOUS morning to make it out to the Lincoln Square Farmers Market! ☀️ Come get the best late summer treats from Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe and Barley's Biscuits. We'll be here soaking up the sun and good vibes until 12pm today!

08/06/2026

Can't wait!🍦Come out and support our programming!

Save the date! 🍦 We’re hosting an ice cream social fundraiser at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Andersonville at 5306 N Clark St.

Join us on Thursday, August 27th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 25% of all sales during the event will be donated back to us — so come enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors while supporting Gateway to Learning and inclusion for adults with IDD!