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08/30/2026
Sometimes the best birthday parties are the easy ones. 🎂💜
Grab a few of your favorite people, find a table and celebrate with us at Courageous Elmhurst! For small, casual get-togethers of around 4–6 people, there’s no reservation needed — just come in, order your favorites and make yourself comfortable.
We’ve got the coffee ☕
We’ve got the breakfast + treats 🥞🍩
We’ve got candles + birthday toppers 🎉
And we’ve definitely got smiling faces ready to help you celebrate. 😊
We love seeing little moments like this happening in our café.
📍 Courageous Elmhurst
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08/26/2026
Back to school calls for ice cream 🍦🎒
This week only, get $2 OFF EACH ice cream cone at Courageous Oak Park!
Bring the kids, bring a friend, bring the whole crew — the discount applies to every qualifying cone in your order.
📍 Courageous Oak Park only
📅 Tuesday 8/25–Friday 8/28
🕰 12–9 PM
🍦 Use code: BACKTOSCHOOL
Because surviving the first week of school deserves a treat. ❤️
08/25/2026
Did you get a chance to try our August specials last week? We’d love to know what you thought — and if you found a new favorite, tell us next time you’re in! ❤️
Hi Courageous friends!
Now we’re rolling into back-to-school week with another little treat…
🍦 $2 OFF EACH ICE CREAM CONE!
School is back, and we think that deserves ice cream.
Bring the kids, bring a friend, bring the whole family — you’ll get $2 off every ice cream cone in your order. We want to give a pick-me-up to everyone that is having the end of summer blues or prepping for this transition...
Use code: BACK2SCHOOL
Just mention the code to your cashier when ordering.
📍 Courageous Oak Park only
📅 Tuesday, August 25 – Friday, August 28
🍦 $2 off EACH qualifying ice cream cone — no one-cone limit
🕰 12PM - 9PM
Whether you’re celebrating the first day, surviving the first week, or just looking for an excuse for ice cream, come see us!
See you soon! ❤️
Courageous Bakery & Cafe
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08/20/2026
Try our new specials that just dropped!
Hi Courageous friends,
Our new specials are here, and for one week only, we’re giving you 15% off all Daily Specials at both our Oak Park and Elmhurst locations.
Come try something new while they’re here!
Blackberry Sage Latte
Blackberry Lemonade + Fizzer
Blackberry Lemon Cupcake
Apricot Cheese Danish
BLTA Omelet
Huevos Divorciados
Ham, Mushroom + Gruyère Quiche
Chicken Noodle Soup with or house-made egg noodles!
Check in to your loyalty account when you visit to activate your unique code.
Valid through Thusday, August 28 at both locations.
Want to see everything first?
See you soon,
Courageous Bakery & Cafe
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07/31/2026
One last weekend for our Honey Lavender favorites before they disappear.
One Last Taste of Summer
Honey Lavender won't be here much longer.
Summer may be winding down, but there's still time for one more favorite.
This weekend is your last chance to enjoy our seasonal Honey Lavender Lemonade and Honey Lavender Latte before they leave the menu to make room for new August specials.
Whether you're meeting friends for breakfast, grabbing coffee on your morning walk, or treating yourself to lunch, we'd love to help you squeeze a little more out of summer.
☀️ Fresh breakfast
🥐 House-made pastries
☕ Specialty coffee
🍋 Honey Lavender Lemonade
💜 Honey Lavender Latte
Stop in this weekend, enjoy your favorite, and keep an eye out for our brand-new August specials arriving next week.
We can't wait to share what's coming next.
See you soon!
— The Courageous Bakery & Café Team
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06/30/2026
🇺🇸 RED, WHITE & BLUE NEVER TASTED SO GOOD! 💙🤍❤️
Meet the Firecracker Fizz ✨
Celebrate Independence Day with our limited-time Firecracker Fizz!
Layers of housemade tart cherry syrup made from real fruit, hint of vanilla bean, sparkling water and blue butterfly pea tea create a refreshing drink that's almost too pretty to stir.
📸 It's almost too pretty to drink...almost.
Stars & Stripes Mini Cupcake Packs
Celebrate with our festive 4-pack of mini cupcakes, topped with vanilla buttercream and patriotic sprinkles.
Perfect for:
🎆 Fireworks • 🍔 Backyard BBQs • 🎉 Family gatherings • ❤️ Or treat yo-self!
🍦 ICE CREAM IS OPEN!
Oak Park Avenue is OPEN and summer is in full swing!
Our real fruit ice cream is blending daily:
🍒 Cherry • 🍓 Strawberry • 🥭 Mango • 🫐 Blueberry • 🍍 Pineapple
Choose vanilla, chocolate, or our dairy-free coconut ice cream, all served in our house-made waffle cones.
The perfect pairing with your Firecracker Fizz.
🎇 Fourth of July Special!
Buy a Firecracker Fizz AND a 4-Pack of Mini Cupcakes
🎉 Get $2 OFF your purchase!
Offer valid through July 7.
(No coupon needed—just mention this email at checkout.)
❤️ Celebrate summer 🤍 Support local 💙 Make memories.
We'll have sips, scoops, and sweets waiting for you.
Happy Fourth of July!
🇺🇸 The Courageous Team
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06/10/2026
Check out our new products!
Summer just got sweeter!
Courageous Cones is now open 7 days a week from 12 PM–9 PM for New Zealand-style ice cream inside our cafe in Oak Park.
Choose your favorite ice cream, blend it with your choice of frozen fruit, inside one of our house made vanilla or chocolate waffle cone.
📍 736 Lake Street, Oak Park
🕛 Open Daily • 12 PM–9 PM
Whether you're stopping by after dinner, grabbing an afternoon treat, or bringing the family for a summer outing, we're here every day.
We also offer vegan ice cream!
See you soon!
The Courageous Cones Team
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Address
108 W Park Avenue
Elmhurst, IL
60126
For public transport options to W Park Avenue in Elmhurst, you can take the train and get off at the Elmhurst station. From there, you can walk east on Schiller Street until you reach W Park Avenue.
If you're driving to W Park Avenue in Elmhurst, there is a parking lot located at the intersection of York Street and Schiller Street. Once parked, you can walk north on York Street until you reach W Park Avenue.
Additionally, if you need to fuel up with a cup of coffee while in the area, there is a coffee shop located on Spring Road just south of W Park Avenue. For breakfast and brunch options nearby, there is a restaurant on York Road just north of Schiller Street.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
6am - 4pm |
| Wednesday |
6am - 4pm |
| Thursday |
6am - 4pm |
| Friday |
6am - 4pm |
| Saturday |
7am - 4pm |
| Sunday |
7am - 2pm |
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What people say
Cupcakes for Courage is a delightful cupcake shop, coffee shop, and breakfast & brunch restaurant located on W Park Avenue in Elmhurst. The menu offers a variety of delicious treats that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Their Avocado Toast is a must-try, made with house-made multigrain toast, avocado mash, one egg, pico de gallo, and side salad with herb vinaigrette. For those looking for a small cake for a special occasion, their vanilla bean or double chocolate 4” mini cakes are perfect and available without pre-ordering. They also have an amazing chocolate glaze on their chocolate cake donut that is simply irresistible. The kitchen is open all hours at the Elmhurst location and until 4PM at the Oak Park location. Cupcakes for Courage is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!
