Kneads and Wants Artisan Bakery

06/06/2026

Open Interviews

Sunday, June 7
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Kneads & Wants Bakery & Café
8042 Lincoln Avenue

06/05/2026

🚗🍪🍦 Dylan's Favorite Things • Friday, June 5 🍦🍪🚗

We're celebrating a few of Dylan's favorite things: cars, chocolate chip cookies, and ice cream.

For one day only, we're bringing out two special treats:

🍪 Dylan's Birthday Cookie — a giant chocolate chip cookie topped with a race car and drifting frosting.

🍦 Cosmic Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich — Cosmic Cookie Dough ice cream nestled between two chocolate chip cookies and topped with a race car.

As one of the owners of Kneads & Wants, Dylan is usually busy helping behind the counter, making deliveries, solving problems, and keeping things running smoothly. Today, we're letting him call the shots and putting a few of his favorite things on the menu.

Available Friday, June 5 only. Once they're gone, they're gone!

📍 Kneads & Wants Bakery
Downtown Skokie

Available Friday, June 5, only.

06/04/2026

🌈 New Pride Stickers Have Arrived!

We've stocked up on colorful, funny, and affirming Pride stickers that are perfect for decorating water bottles, laptops, notebooks, phone cases, and more.

Some are sweet.
Some are cheeky.
Some are delightfully unhinged.

All are available now at Kneads & Wants.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/03/2026

🌈🥠 THEY'RE BACK!

Our Q***r Dozen Fortune Cookies sold out last year, and many of you asked if they'd return.

Good news: they're back.

These rainbow-colored fortune cookies contain cheeky, Pride-themed fortunes that range from sweet to hilarious. They're perfect for sharing with friends, bringing to a Pride celebration, or keeping all to yourself.

Available through June while supplies last.

06/03/2026

🌈 Let Me Be Perfectly Q***r 🌈

Our annual Pride Month scone is back, and honestly, it's so good you can't even think straight.

Colorful, delicious, and baked from scratch, this has become one of our favorite June traditions. Whether you're celebrating Pride or simply love a great scone, this one deserves a spot with your morning coffee.

Available through June.

06/01/2026

🌈 The agenda is finally out...

To celebrate Pride Month, we have a new, oversized Fruity Rebels Crispy Bar, a colorful twist on our fan-favorite crispy treats. Bright, cheerful, and packed with rainbow fun, it's available all month long.

Grab one while you're picking up pastries, coffee, ice cream, or your favorite Pride Month treats.

Available through June. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

05/28/2026

☀️ Community Solar + Frosty Friends Tonight at Kneads & Wants! 🍦

Tonight at 5 PM, we’re hosting a second Community Solar info session at Kneads & Wants!

If you missed the first session, this is your chance to come learn more about Skokie’s Community Solar program, ask questions, and find out how it all works in a relaxed, friendly setting.

AND because it’s Thursday Ice Cream Night, the Community Solar program will buy an ice cream for the first 20 people who attend the session! 🍨

Even better? Frosty Friends return tonight:

Good information, cute ice cream, and a summer night in Downtown Skokie sounds like a pretty great combination to us.

See you tonight at Kneads & Wants!

05/21/2026

Meet our monthly Thursday-only sundae special for May: God Save the Kouign.

If you’ve never had a kouign amann before, imagine the flaky layers of a croissant crossed with the crackly caramelized edges of the best pastry you’ve ever stolen a bite from. It’s buttery, crisp, deeply caramelized, and one of the pastries we're best known for at Kneads & Wants.

This sundae combines chunks of kouign amann with Mediterranean Sea Salt Caramel ice cream, salted caramel sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry.

Available Thursdays only during May.

05/16/2026

The Velvet Pistachio Crunch Sundae has entered the chat. 💚

We start with pistachio ice cream, add hot fudge, crunchy waffle cone pieces, whipped cream, pistachio crunchies, and finish it with a cherry on top.

If you love pistachio desserts, this one was made for you.

Now scooping at Kneads & Wants.

05/08/2026

Take Mom out for ice cream.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with one of our handcrafted ice cream sundaes made with super premium ice cream, housemade toppings, and all the little details that make dessert feel special.

A sweet ending to Mother’s Day weekend.

05/05/2026

Looking for a thoughtful vegan Mother’s Day gift?

We carry beautiful TCHO chocolate bars with bold flavors and rich character. A perfect small gift for chocolate lovers, and completely vegan.

Elegant, delicious, and easy to pair with tea or coffee.

05/05/2026

Build a Mother’s Day coffee gift basket. ☕✨

Pick up whole bean coffee and pair it with some of our favorite syrups for a cozy café-at-home experience. A thoughtful gift for moms who love slow mornings and great coffee.

Perfect alongside pastries o

https://www.kneadsandwantsbakery.com/

05/04/2026

Happy May the 4th to all our fellow Jedi, rebels, smugglers, droids, and dessert-loving Wookiees.

Usually, this is the day we roll out our galaxy-inspired treats and celebrate one of our favorite unofficial holidays of the year. But since May the 4th falls on a Monday this year, and Mondays are our regular closed day, the bakery will be dark across the galaxy.

Our Star Wars treats will return next year when the force aligns a little better with our schedule. Until then, may the Force be with you.

04/27/2026

A beautiful brunch centerpiece for Mother’s Day.

Our scratch-made quiches are rich, savory, and perfect for a relaxed holiday brunch. Flaky crusts, carefully chosen fillings, and ready to share around the table.

Mother’s Day preorders are limited.

https://www.kneadsandwantsbakery.com/mom

04/27/2026

Buttery layers. Cherry cheesecake filling. Caramelized edges. ❤️

Our Cherry Cheesecake Kouign Amann is a special Mother’s Day weekend pastry that feels both elegant and indulgent. Flaky, rich, tangy, and deeply buttery; this is the kind of pastry meant to be shared over coffee with someone you love.

Limited availability for Mother’s Day weekend. Preorder is highly recommended.

https://www.kneadsandwantsbakery.com/mo

04/26/2026

Treat Mom, or yourself, to a beautiful Mother’s Day brunch at home. 🌷

Our Mother’s Day Brunch Box is thoughtfully curated and ready to enjoy, making it easy to create a relaxed and delicious celebration without spending the morning in the kitchen.

Each box includes:
• Quiche
• Spinach strawberry salad
• Yogurt bar with yogurt, granola & berries
• 2 lemon blueberry scone minis
• 2 tart cherry scone minis
• 2 strawberry cream cake truffles
• 2 chocolate pistachio cake truffles

Preorders only. Limited quantities available; this brunch box sells out every year.

https://www.kneadsandwantsbakery.com/mom

04/24/2026

Mother’s Day is coming.

Brunch boxes, handcrafted gifts, and some limited items that may sell out.

We also shared our new hours and what’s happening in the bakery right now.

Preordering is strongly recommended.

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Email from Kneads & Wants Artisan Bakery Brunch, gifts, new hours, and a space that’s coming together   A New Chapter at Kneads and Wants Dear Friends, There is a lot happening inside the bakery right

04/24/2026

Mother’s Day is coming.

Brunch boxes, handcrafted gifts, and some limited items that may sell out.

We also shared our new hours and what’s happening in the bakery right now.

Preordering is strongly recommended.

https://conta.cc/41TPlwm

Email from Kneads & Wants Artisan Bakery Brunch, gifts, new hours, and a space that’s coming together   A New Chapter at Kneads and Wants Dear Friends, There is a lot happening inside the bakery right

04/24/2026

From a family bakery in Downtown Skokie to the field at Soldier Field. 🖤💙🏈

What an unbelievable night at the draft party with the Chicago Bears. Thanks to being named a Bears Small Business All-Pro, sponsored by PNC Financial Services, we were invited into an experience we will never forget.

We spent time with D'Andre Swift, explored the locker room, stepped onto the field, visited Ben Johnson’s office, and celebrated alongside so many incredible people. Seeing our Bears-themed confetti cookies featured inside PNC’s private celebration space was surreal.

Good to better to best; this journey just keeps getting bigger.

Thank you to the Chicago Bears and PNC for believing in small businesses and creating opportunities that mean so much to families like ours.

04/24/2026

Another unforgettable experience thanks to being named a Bears Small Business All-Pro, sponsored by PNC Financial Services.

Last night, PNC invited us to their private draft party at Soldier Field, where we spent time with D'Andre Swift, one of the stars of the Chicago Bears. We enjoyed incredible food in PNC’s private room inside the exclusive United Club level, and were so excited to see our Bears-themed confetti cookies included in the celebration.

The night kept getting better and better. We walked onto the field, explored the players’ locker room, and even stepped inside Ben Johnson’s office. For a small family bakery from Downtown Skokie, these are surreal moments we never could have imagined.

Good to better to best; this experience just keeps growing.

Pictures:
• Dylan, Maria, Maddie, and D’Andre Swift
• Maddie explaining the Da Bears Claw to D’Andre
• Kneads & Wants cookies at the Draft Day celebration
• Dylan showing his signed helmet
• Ben Johnson’s office
• Bears locker room at Soldier Field

Thank you to the Chicago Bears and PNC for supporting small businesses and creating experiences we will never forget. 🖤💙🏈

04/23/2026

What an incredible night for our family and for Kneads and Wants.

Tonight we attended the Better Business Bureau’s 100th Anniversary Celebration at Navy Pier as guests of the wonderful team at PNC, who continue to honor us as Bears Small Business All-Pro winners.

We were seated front and center among business leaders from across the region, enjoyed a beautiful dinner, heard from Mayor Brandon Johnson, and listened to a Q&A with Lester Holt.

Moments like this remind us how grateful we are for this community and for everyone who supports our little family bakery in Downtown Skokie.

And yes, the swag bag was amazing.

Tomorrow, we’re headed to a private box at Soldier Field for the draft party. Truly, being named a Bears Small Business All-Pro has been the gift that keeps on giving. 🖤💙🏈

04/17/2026

420 weekend starts today 🌿

Our limited 420 specials are officially in the shop:
Available Friday through Sunday only

✨ Wake & Bake Scones (take home frozen, bake fresh anytime)
✨ Munchie Madness Cookies (potato chip + M&M)

Scones are $4.20 each
Cookies are 2 for $4.20

Perfect for the weekend, or to save for Monday morning.

We have limited quantities each day, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Order ahead here:
https://order.kneadsandwantsbakery.com/

04/12/2026

420 specials are coming early this year

Since we’re closed on Monday 4/20, we’ll have our annual 420 specials available:
Friday 4/17 through Sunday 4/19

This year’s lineup:

Wake & Bake Scones (frozen with baking instructions so you can enjoy them fresh at home anytime)
Chocolate Chip
Tart Cherry
Bacon Cheddar Chive
$4.20 each

Munchie Madness Cookies
Our once-a-year potato chip + M&M cookie
2 for $4.20

These are only available once a year and always sell quickly.

Preorder here:
https://order.kneadsandwantsbakery.com/

04/05/2026

Happy Easter.

We’re open today from 8 AM to 2 PM, with fresh pastries, cookies, and a full case ready for you. Including Hot Cross Buns and Banoffee Croissants (while they last)

Whether you’re starting your morning with us or stopping in later, we’d love to see you.