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Dorothy's Bakery
Master Critic Review
Dorothy's Bakery
8.3
Dorothy's Bakery is a farmers market–born bakery turned Clark Street storefront, known for sourdough bagels, pastries, and the Frankie breakfast sandwich. The space is compact and largely takeaway-focused, but locals treat it as a morning ritual for freshly baked bread, bagel sandwiches, and coffee.
Must-Try Dishes:
Frankie bacon-egg-and-cheese bagel sandwich, Crème brûlée croissant, Sourdough bagel with smoked salmon
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7
Food Quality: 9.2
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Market-honed sourdough bagels and pastries now served from a focused Lincoln Park storefront.
Who should go: Morning regulars who prioritize bakery-level bread and bagels.
When to visit: Early mornings for full pastry trays and the freshest bagels.
What to order: Frankie sandwich on a bagel, crème brûlée croissant, sourdough bagel with smoked salmon.
Insider tip: If something looks close to sold out, grab it—popular items often don’t make it past late morning on weekends.