Balkan Bakery Blog

See how Balkan Bakery uses Instagram and Facebook to connect Chicagoland with authentic Balkan flavors, traditions, and community

Explore the rich flavors of Balkan food in 2025—pastries, grills, cheeses, and sweets. A Chicagoland guide by Balkan Bakery in La Grange.

Discover how Balkan Bakery teaches children to appreciate tradition through baking—hands-on learning, cultural stories, and sweet memories in Chicagoland.

Learn to make soft, golden bakery-style bread rolls at home. Step-by-step tutorial from Balkan Bakery in La Grange, serving Chicagoland.

In the Balkans, dessert is more than a sweet ending—it’s hospitality, heritage, and a way of caring for the people you love. Here at...

If you grew up in a Balkan household, you already know: cake isn’t just dessert. It’s a language of love and hospitality, the centerpiece...

If you step through our doors on La Grange Road in the morning, you’ll catch the warm scent of butter and toasted flour, the crisp...

What Is a Crepe (Palacinka) and Why You Should Try It If you’ve ever stepped into Balkan Bakery and caught the warm, buttery aroma...

At Balkan Bakery, we believe that being part of a community means more than just serving delicious pastries and treats—it’s about...

When it comes to spirits, few beverages carry the cultural significance, depth of flavor, and versatility of brandy and eaux-de-vie....

Get ready, Chicago! The queen of Balkan pop and Eurovision legend, Marija Šerifović, is gracing the Windy City with her powerful voice...

When it comes to Balkan cuisine, there’s a rich tapestry of flavors, traditions, and history woven into every dish. From hearty pastries...

Djurdjevdan, or St. George's Day, is one of the most cherished Slava celebrations in Serbian Orthodox tradition. It marks the feast day...

At Balkan Bakery, we’re more than just a bakery—we’re a hub for culture, connection, and community. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce...

When I think about Balkan food, I think of home. I think of the rich aromas wafting from my mother-in-law Olja’s kitchen, the laughter of...

Food is more than just sustenance—it’s a way to connect with culture, bring people together, and even elevate your everyday life. As...

As someone who has been immersed in Balkan cuisine for years, I know firsthand how rewarding it is to recreate these traditional recipes...

When we first heard about the upcoming documentary, Paws on Parade: Welcome Home to La Grange, Illinois , we couldn’t contain our...

At Balkan Bakery, every bite tells a story. Behind the warm, flaky burek and the decadent slices of Kinder cake lies a story of...

As the proud owner of Balkan Bakery, I’ve had the privilege of sharing the rich flavors of our heritage with the Chicago community....