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    Courageous Bakery & Cafe

    4.1 (356 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Almond Croissant
    Leslie A.

    Came here on a whim on a weekday afternoon. Parking luckily was ample out front and free. Walked in, and while there were a few patrons who were dining in and or sitting inside, I have to say the ladies who worked here that day were so incredibly friendly and helpful. We did not dine inside we took all of our items to go, and even though we didn't dine inside, the lady working, there told us it had we decided to stay we would've been given free, donut holes. And even though we didn't stay, she still gave us the free, donut holes to go. Everything looks super delectable super delicious and pricing is very fair Took everything home ate some the same day and the next morning and let me tell you everything was amazingly delicious. Considering all the competition with bakeries both in and out of the city, this was worth the visit and worth the stop. If I'm ever in this area again, which is a very cute part of the downtown area this is a must stop.

    Coffee And Steel Cut Oats
    Steve A.

    A good bakery with a good cause. Courageous Bakery is another bakery in downtown Elmhurst. It's own by women. Get something good from these nice ladies. There's a lot of homemade baked items and you can get a full breakfast with a bowl of hot oatmeal. Good for a morning date. I brought one here recently and hung out awhile having some of the coffee and food. The drip coffee has a nice full flavor and isn't watery. It's $2 a cup. The coffee isn't why anyone comes though. Among the pastries, there were typical ones like croissants and doughnuts. It has a few gluten free ones. Also they have more substantial food. We had the Steel Cut Oats. It's $7 for a large bowl. This is made with agave syrup and soy milk. It's topped with bananas and granola. This is a good vegan choice if you're looking for it. Has a convenient location in downtown Elmhurst. It's close to Brewpoint, so if you regularly go there change your routine. This also is close to the Metra station.

    Latte with almond milk
    Mirella K.

    Such an adorable bakery and cafe located in downtown Elmhurst!! They have pastries on pastries and they're best known for their cupcakes. They also have breakfast and lunch options which I see other Yelpers raving about. I got their almond croissant and it was *chef's kiss*! I paired it with an almond milk latte and it went together perfectly. The cafe itself is pretty spacious with a lot of natural lighting and cute decorations. It doesn't have its own parking lot, so you would have to find street parking which was very easy for me to do. Courageous Bakery and Cafe is the perfect spot for meeting up with a friend for coffee and a pastry, getting a lowkey lunch or breakfast, or bringing in your laptop to study with a side of coffee. I can't wait to come back and try their cupcakes and more of their meals!

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    Adriana F.

    Cute and comfortable cafe. Great service and good selection for breakfast and lunch and of course cupcakes and other pastries. Had the eggs & pepper, tasty. Soft scrambled eggs done perfectly, not runny not over cooked, with a generous amount of chopped colorful sweet peppers, served on a cheese buttery croissant. Choice of potatoes or fruit and a latte which, for my taste, is a bit weak. As I eat very low carbs I gifted the salted caramel cupcake and most of the croissant for my husband. His review: Delicious.

    Sprinkles on Sprinkles on Sprinkles
    Meg H.

    While I came initially for a Yelp Elite event of a latte and pastry, I had to stay for breakfast because the cafe was so welcoming! You place your order up front at the cash register and then sit wherever you'd like. Your food will then be brought out to your table. As a fun appetizer, complimentary warm donut holes were served to us. It was a lovely, delicious surprise! Our breakfast entrees were delightful. My yogurt parfait bowl was extremely filling--and a wonderful balance of fresh fruit, granola, yogurt with a honey drizzle throughout. The tacos with a side of potatoes were flavorful and executed well. The double tortillas on each taco were a nice touch.

    Lisa D.

    I came for breakfast with a friend and had the chai latte. It was so soothing and yummy. Ordered some pancakes with bananas and strawberries. My friend ordered an omelette with bacon. We both took home some cupcakes because that's what the bakery is known for our breakfast was amazing. The pancakes melted in my mouth, so nice and fluffy, I just love this place downtown Elmhurst right by the tracks. We came in for breakfast around 9:30 AM. Not busy at all good for us

    Lorraine sandwich and breakfast burrito
    Megan S.

    I enjoy coming here a lot! I recommend the breakfast burrito! The Lorraine sandwich is good too!

    Gluten-free carrot cake (yum!)

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    Please bring back the biscuits and gravy! The best I've ever had and I think about them all the time.

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    Thank you, we appreciate your review! hope you visit again soon!

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    Amazing coffee and even more amazing baked goods!! Treat your mouth and tummy, YUMMY. You won't be disappointed.

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    Thank you very much for the review Jane!

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    Thanks so much for the stars Mirella!

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    The food is amazing. The service was excellent. Fabulous dining options. The staff is so wonderful.

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    Wow thanks so much Lisa for your kind words!

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    Thank you for the wonderful review!

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    Thank you for writing this sweet review Ronald!

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    Hi Harris - thanks very much for the stars and kind words!

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    Thank you very much Gurleen!

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    Thank you so much for your kind words!

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    Ask the Community - Courageous Bakery & Cafe

    Is there a reason this is listed as a vegan bakery?

    Hello, correct we are not a vegan bakery although some of our cafe menu items can certainly be prepared vegan. I will definitely look at our account and fix this. Thank you for bringing this to our attention! I just tried to check where this is… Read more

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    As breakfast spots go, this one takes the... muffin!…read more A large, well-light dining room with numerous tables, a packed menu, and a friendly staff make this spot a winner! Even when busy they get you in, seated, and fed very quickly. And that's exactly what we are looking for on a Sunday morning; we got things to do! Our waitress understood the assignment and treated us well. As did the kitchen because our food was TASTY and really hit the spot. Portions?... big enough the fuel you all. day. long. While this spot is a bit further than I normally venture for breakfast it is worth the drive, without a doubt!

    I came for father's day with my dad, and it was packed. We waited around 45 min for a table, and we…read moreended up getting sat on the patio - just as it started raining. Although there were umbrellas, the rain was still dripping over the tables, but our server kept a positive attitude even though we weren't able to change our seats to be inside. My dad enjoyed his skillet, and I got a panini, and I'm amazed by the huge portion sizes. The panini was good, with juicy chicken and a delicious subtle apricot spread. The fries are huge as well, and super crispy. Buttermilk's pancakes are probably my favorite pancakes, as they are light, soft, fluffy, and subtly sweet. This was a good spot for a casual brunch with family.

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