Save room for dessert, Chicago—Milk Bar is bringing its famous Cereal Milk Soft Serve, cookie concoctions, and other sweets to Fulton Market.
In a social media post, the iconic New York City-based sweets shop announced plans to open its first brick-and-mortar location in the Windy City. “CHICAGO, we will see you soon for our first-ever Midwest store,” read the post.
Milk Bar’s viral legacy
Milk Bar is the brainchild of acclaimed pastry chef Christina Tosi, who has turned the company into a viral sensation since its founding in 2008. The company has gained a cult following for its creative baked goods and unmistakable hot pink branding.
Even if you’re unfamiliar with the Milk Bar name, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of Tosi’s treats cross your Explore page at some point. The brand is a favorite on social media for its undeniably aesthetic confections.
Tosi’s famous Cereal Milk Soft Serve and Compost Cookies are regular features on food blogs and Instagram feeds. Additionally, Milk Bar’s best-selling birthday cake is a favorite treat of Taylor Swift.
Tosi teams up with Boka
Tosi has teamed up with local Boka Restaurant Group to bring Milk Bar’s flagship Chicago location to life. Boka owns Fulton Market dining staples including Girl & The Goat, Alla Vita, and Momotaro.
Milk Bar enthusiasts can expect the shop’s full menu at the new location, including cookies, cake truffles, ice cream cups, and goodies galore.
Tosi and Boka have some special Chicago-inspired treats planned as well, including a “Hotdog bomb” and a soon-to-be-announced new cookie flavor.
Milk Bar and Chicago, a match made in heaven
“I am a midwesterner by birth and Chicago has long been one of my favorite cities to visit,” said Tosi, an Ohio native.
“Food, culture, sports, and art – the city is teeming with real people doing real things their way: creatively, honestly, and inspiringly. We promise to show up with passion, enthusiasm, and care, serving delicious cookies, cake, pie, and ice cream early in the morning until late at night. Chicago, we can’t wait to show up for you; we can’t wait to call you home.”
Milk Bar Chicago will open at 200 N. Green Street sometime before 2024 draws to a close. An exact opening date will be announced soon.
For now, we know that the shop will be open from 8am-11pm Monday through Thursday, and 8am-1am Friday through Sunday. Check back here for updates!