Six years ago, Kneads & Wants opened its doors with the simple promise of bringing fresh, artisanal baked goods to Downtown Skokie. Just months later, the pandemic hit, and the young bakery faced challenges it could never have imagined. What carried Kneads & Wants through was the support of the community—their encouragement, loyalty, and kindness turned a moment of uncertainty into a story of resilience.
As Kneads & Wants celebrates six years, the bakery is filled with gratitude. Thanks to its neighbors, friends, and customers, it has grown from those fragile early days into the vibrant bakery and café it is today. Here’s to many more years of baking, sharing, and celebrating together.
