Smack Dab Bakery Opening New Rogers Park, Lakeview Locations This Weekend

After slinging homemade doughnuts and coffee as a pop-up in Rogers Park’s Red Line Tap since 2015, Smack Dab Chicago bakery is taking the training wheels off in a big way this weekend: unveiling two brand new locations in two North Side neighborhoods.

Its inaugural standalone shop will be at 6730 N. Clark St. in Rogers Park, while another mini-stop will find its new home inside the Wellington “L” station in Lakeview.

Last year Smack Dab won a $10,000 prize for the company’s commitment to the neighborhood, in particular its support of local organizations and social causes.

From 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Smack Dab will hold an open house at its Clark Street location. The kid-friendly celebration is set to include samplings of foods like fresh hushpuppies, macaroni and cheese and Jambalaya, drinks, live music and more.

There is no cost to attend, however a $10 suggested donation for adults will go toward staff and the day’s entertainment.

At 6 a.m. Monday, Smack Dab will begin serving food and drink seven days a week from its to-go counter inside the Wellington “L” station.

That location will offer fresh small batches of doughnuts each day, Smack Dab’s signature biscuit sandwiches, muffins and coffee from HalfWit Coffee Roasters.

The Wellington location will be the primary retail shop until later this Spring, when the Clark Street location is fully open.