Bagel Miller

Baker Miller is an all-day cafe and diner that specializes in house-milled grains, serving up beautiful and bold food. Located on N Lincoln Avenue, the bakery offers a variety of items including soups, pastries, coffee, and baked cinnamon rolls that are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Despite being short-staffed at times, the walk-up window with pastries and coffee is open normal hours starting at 8 am. Dressing up as a soup shack on Wednesdays and launching new soups weekly keeps customers coming back for more.
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Permanently closed.

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05/19/2026

What do you think we should do?

02/14/2026

Roses are red
Violets are blue
If they don’t bring you a BEC
What are they even doing?

Bacon. Egg. Cheese. Schmear.
On a bagel that actually matters.

This Valentine’s Day we’re celebrating Bae Goals the only way we know how hot and toasted.

Tag your Valentine.
Or tag the person who owes you breakfast.

01/30/2026

We’re aware of the strike happening today.
It’s meant to target large corporations and encourage support for small, independent BIPOC-owned businesses.

That includes us, and many of our neighboring small businesses who are also staying open.

We encourage you to support small businesses in whatever way feels right. For us, staying open matters. We can’t afford lost revenue, and our team can’t afford lost hours. Our staff is largely made up of people from marginalized communities who have worked incredibly hard through a difficult year and deserve consistency and stability.

Thank you for supporting small, local businesses.

01/18/2026

Raise your hand if your Bears game ritual starts with a bagel 🐻✋
Hopeful, hungry, and killing time till kickoff 🥯

01/14/2026

🥯✨ NATIONAL BAGEL DAY GIVEAWAY ✨🥯

Tomorrow’s National Bagel Day and obviously we’re celebrating the only way that makes sense… free bagels.

One lucky winner gets:
🥯 A Bagel Miller Bagel Platter
🧀 Including- A mix of our favorite schmears

How to enter:

1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag two people you’d crush bagels with

⏰ Giveaway closes tomorrow at 5pm
💌 Winner announced via DM
📍 Pickup at Bagel Miller (Lincoln Square)

Good vibes. Great bagels.
Happy National Bagel Day.

12/23/2025

We’ve been seeing a trend where people tie the rib bones on top of their prime rib roast. Fun experiment, lots of buzz… but as chefs, we don’t recommend it. (We do however, suggest cutting ribs, seasoning between the roast and the ribs and then tying it back together on the BOTTOM of the roast).

Here’s why: the top of the roast is the rib cap- the fattiest, most flavorful part. Most roasts people buy are choice, meaning the center is lean while the cap and tail carry the fat. Putting bones on top blocks two critical things: proper fat rendering and the Maillard reaction (aka browning = flavor). At the same time, it exposes the leaner underside of the roast to heat with nothing protecting it.

So while it looks cool, you’re actually limiting flavor and risking uneven cooking.

Our preference? We don’t trim the bones and tie them back on at all. If we are cooking day of- we just cook the roast traditionally slow for even doneness. When in doubt, follow trusted recipes like America’s Test Kitchen or Kenji López-Alt.

What we’re doing this Christmas: a choice rib roast that we put in a dry-age bag (30 day ago), trimmed and salted three days out, sous-vided at 131°F for 10 hours the day before, chilled down and then finished in the oven day-of, smothered with salty fat.

If you want extra flavor- another great option is slicing it into steaks after sous vide and quickly grilling them the next day.

Trends are fun but flavor always wins. Hope this helps you!
Merry Christmas. 🎄🥩

12/04/2025

The ovens are fired up and the holiday magic is rolling in hot. 🔥
Christmas + Holiday orders are NOW OPEN! Think: dreamy cinnamon rolls, crowd-pleasing platters, festive pies… basically, you’re about to win the season.
Orders will be called again (like Thanksgiving!), so claim yours ASAP before we sell out. ❤️

11/17/2025

🚨 LAST CALL FOR THANKSGIVING PIES 🚨
If you forgot to order… don’t panic. But also… panic a little.

Today is THE final day to lock in your Thanksgiving pies, aka the only thing standing between you and your family questioning your life choices at dinner.

Hit the link, claim your pie and show up looking like the responsible adult you sometimes are.
🥧✨
Let’s make you the Thanksgiving MVP.

11/11/2025

Every year we stress about how many pies to make.

This year, we’re keeping it small.
More intentional. Less chaos.

Some might say that’s bad for business.
We say it’s good for life.

Thanksgiving preorders are open now 🥧
Link in bio.

10/07/2025

She’s not just a bagel. She’s the moment.
House-whipped schmear, luxe lox, and major Sunday energy — even on a Tuesday.

10/06/2025

Thank you!

10/04/2025

We will have our front window open but the doors will be locked. Please order online to keep our team supported and paid. Thank you!

Address

4655 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
60625

To get to the location on N Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, there are several options for transportation.

For those taking public transit, you can take the Brown Line train to Diversey Station and then transfer to the 76 Diversey Bus going Eastbound. Get off at N Ashland Avenue and walk about three blocks north to reach the destination.

If driving, take Lake Shore Drive north and exit at Belmont Avenue. Turn left onto Belmont Ave and continue until you reach Ashland Ave. Turn right onto Ashland Ave and continue for about one mile until you reach N Lincoln Avenue. Turn right onto Lincoln Ave and look for parking along the street or find a nearby paid parking lot.

Note: These directions are generalized and could apply to any business located in that area.

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 3pm
Friday	8am - 3pm
Saturday	8am - 3pm
Sunday	8am - 3pm

Website

http://www.bagelmiller.com/

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Food Inspection

Out of Business

Food safety rules last inspection date: 2020-04-03

What people say

Baker Miller is a must-visit all-day cafe and diner located on N Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. This bakery prides itself on using house-milled grains to create bold and beautiful food that is sure to satisfy any craving. Despite facing some setbacks due to staffing issues, Baker Miller has continued to impress its customers with its delicious offerings. From their mouth-watering cinnamon rolls to their hearty soups, everything is made fresh and with love. The staff at Baker Miller are friendly and welcoming, making every visit a delightful experience. Whether you're stopping by for a quick coffee or settling in for a full meal, Baker Miller is the perfect spot for any occasion. Don't miss out on this gem of a bakery in Chicago!

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