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About Us

Sweet creations made fresh, with love, in the heart of Chicago.

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Our Story

Every recipe has a story — ours began in 2011.

At Azúcar y Canela, we believe every treat tells a story, and ours began in 2011. What started as time spent baking together and building memories in the kitchen quickly became something more. Life took us in different directions, but we always found our way back to baking — it became the thread that tied everything together.

In recent years, we decided it was time to take our passion seriously. With unwavering family support, we started as a licensed cottage bakery, crafting every cake and pastry from our home kitchen. As our community grew, we outgrew our space and made the leap to open a bakery we could share with everyone.

Azúcar y Canela is built on family, perseverance, and the joy of sharing good food. Thank you for being part of our journey — we can't wait to make you something special!

A Sweet Journey

From Home Kitchen to Bakery

Step 01

2011

A Family Tradition

Our story begins in a home kitchen, perfecting recipes passed down through family.

Step 02

Cottage Era

Licensed & Loved

We launched as a licensed cottage bakery, building a loyal following one cake at a time.

Step 03

Today

A Dedicated Bakery

We expanded into our own bakery space — same care, wider community, brighter future.

Come Say Hello

Step Into Our Bakery

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the warm aroma of cinnamon, freshly baked pastries, and the friendly faces of our team. Our bakery is more than a storefront — it's a place where neighbors, families, and dessert lovers gather over something sweet.

Stop by to browse the case, place a custom order, or simply say hello. We'd love to be part of your next celebration.

The Azúcar y Canela Mexican Bakery storefront in Chicago — pink building with signature signage

Made with Love

Craftsmanship

Quality First

Authentic Roots

“The simple joy of sharing something made with care.”

Azúcar y Canela