Welcome to The Crumb Blonde - a small-batch sourdough bakery based in Chicago’s Old Town, run lovingly by one baker, Hayley (who happens to be blonde). What started as a hobby and a love for carbs turned into a kitchen full of loaves, laughter, and friendship.
Every loaf is handcrafted from scratch, using natural fermentation and time-honored techniques — because good bread takes time.
At The Crumb Blonde, it’s all about good crumb and better connections.
Good Crumb, Better Connections |
Good Crumb, Better Connections |
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A simple, classic, tried-and-true loaf of bread. Baked with care for a perfect golden crust and a soft, open crumb, this loaf proves that sometimes, less really is more. Named for one of my best friends, Miss Amy Jane, who is ~simply~ the best - just like this loaf!
A hot and salty sourdough with an outstanding crumb — filled with melty cheddar cheese and fresh jalapeños. Bold, flavorful, and a little mischievous, just like its namesake. An ode to my nephew, a wiener dog named Cheddar, who proves that the best things in life come with a little spice and a lot of personality.
An assortment of six sourdough bagels, pre-sliced and ready to be toasted. Handcrafted with care, each bagel has a perfectly chewy interior, a golden crust, is beautifully decorated with inclusions, and all the flavor you’d expect from a Crumb Blonde creation — breakfast made easy, delicious, and a little bit special. Perfect for when you have visitors in town - give them the Chicago Bagel experience!
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Meet the Baker
Executive Assistant by day, Sourdough Baker by night.
Hayley is an Illinois raised carb lover and foodie who has always had a desire to turn her hobbies into more. When she started baking sourdough in December of 2024, encouraged by her sister Emily, she knew she wanted to keep doing it. And that same desire to make it MORE creeped back in.
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