StruggleBeardBakery

Came here after having lunch at nearby Bob's Pizza. They were low on cupcakes and only had 1 so I grabbed it for my husband. I also selected a cookie which was filled with chocolate and walnuts. Yum. My friend got the brownie and it was moist and delicious. The next day I had my cookie with a cup of coffee and it was very soft and delicious. I could taste the butter but in a good way. Prices here were reasonable. My husband enjoyed his chocolate cupcake but didn't think it was anything too special. They had a loaf bread that looked tasty. I would come back to this bakery if in the area. The coffee was priced reasonable and plenty of places to sit while eating your item. Try this black owned bakery, I don't think you will be disappointed.

Everything is always right here. The food, the service, the food, the people and THE FOOD. We love the cookies, for sure, but the muffins are great too!!

Pretty good baked goods. I stopped by in on a Saturday morning after swim class with my daughter and instantly liked the space. Two kind souls behind the bar. We grabbed a blueberry muffin (so fresh, soft), coffee and an beautifully crafted but okay tasting red velvet cupcake. I look forward to going back for cookies and happy they are in the neighborhood.

I had two cupcakes and a brownie. The size of the cupcakes was shocking for $6 because I didn't notice how small they were behind the counter. They're like cake pops size and mostly frosting. It was delicious but stale and dry as other reviewers have said... I really wanted to try the cake because that's most popular and actually looks fresh online, but they had none available and the girl at the counter couldn't tell me when they would have cake slices again. Everything is overall delicious, but I wouldn't return because it didn't taste fresh. The owner should drop the name "struggle" because that's exactly what he's manifesting. The food tastes like a struggle.

Cookies are gigantic and delicious! Service was fantastic! A wonderful place to stop for a treat!

It was a great pleasure getting to visit this brick and mortar after following the growth and journey of the business on social media. I went at a non-busy time which allowed me to chat it up with the owner Q, meet his staff and just hang out. The blueberry lemon loaf is out of this world and I'm sad I didn't get an entire loaf to go. It's hands down the perfect breakfast pairing with some coffee. The artwork in the shop and the old shoeshine bench used for seating really give this place the most unique vibe. Now if Q would just treat Waxamus right...lol!! But truly happy I made the stop while I was in the Chi. More than worth it! My friend T was with me as well and fell in love with the muffin she had and of course that blueberry loaf! So glad I made it in.

People say 'black owned' but then what does that mean? At Strugglebeard it means the owner is there everyday and even when they're closed ensuring the quality of the product and engaging everyone in the community. It's a terrific bakery.

When I tell you the James "Tod" Miles Sr cookie spoke to my soul, I am not exaggerating! The shop is delightful, the cookies delicious, and the owner is a downright cool guy!

I'm not a person who eats sweets out often. I'm often disappointed. My mother was a great baker and I'm fortunate to have skills. However, if my A1C was not a battle I would be in here daily. When I say the lemon cookie is Jesus, Mary, and Joseph...they are everything! The cookie is soft and the flavors so nuanced, the ingredients are top quality. The owner is so personable, kind, and hilarious. Everything we've tried has been really great. I'm not a cupcake fan, but my little one and friend thoroughly enjoyed theirs. I tasted a piece of raspberry lemon loaf bread and it was excellent. We will be back.

I'm speechlesss, yet I have so much to say, I'll start with the James Todd which I have renamed the L spot because it hits the spot for lemon lovers. The cookie itself is moist with this amazing texture in and outside the cookie and the glaze/icing is on point with not a drizzle but a cookie covering of sweet, tangy, refreshing but still rich goodness. Next I'm not even a chocolate fan, I have to be in the mood, but i have been in the mood for almost a week straight for these DARN brownies. I would say don't do it but I'm not going out alone lol. These brownies have a texture and taste that will make you want to SMILE while eating because you're so happy. They are incredibly moist while having the true brownie lovers crunch. The carmel or everything both are equally DELISH!! To top it off I have to shout out the whole staff, who all awesome in their own individual ways. The owner may be stuggling with beard but I am struggling to stay out of this bakery. Kudos to you Quinton and your annointed hands!!