The public is invited to join business owner Elia Ayala and her team of bakers, baristas, and sandwich artists celebrate from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Wednesday, January 22nd.
Specials include $6.00 sandwiches, $1.00 coffee, and FREE house-made sweet treats. Try signature hearty cookie bites, and frosted berry white mocha, and admire the cafe’s freshly painted pink walls. A mid-week celebration not to be missed!
Elia’s mission is simple: to serve flavorful, satisfying food made with pride and create a friendly experience that customers won’t forget.
Sunflour’s menu features favorites for every taste. Their bestseller is a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on a fresh croissant, paired with a crispy hash brown patty and their signature house-made strawberry jalapeño dipping sauce. For a quick bite, customers can pair a Mexican Mocha with a fresh pastry from pHlour Bakery. With over 20 different sandwiches, locally sourced fresh pastry, house made sweet treats and a full espresso bar, Sunflour has something for everyone.
Community connection is at the heart of Sunflour Bakery & Cafe. Elia has worked to make it an integral part of the neighborhood. At last year’s Taste of Uptown, they introduced “Witches Brew,” a customer and staff favorite made with cold brew, chai tea, and oat milk. The Buena Park Block Party in September was another highlight of the year. At this event Sunflour hosts an annual “Sunflower Dog” contest, where local pups, bribed with house made dog treats, pose with sunflower headpieces. Photos are shared on Instagram (@sunflourchicago), and the community votes for their favorite
Specials include $6.00 sandwiches, $1.00 coffee, and FREE house-made sweet treats. Try signature hearty cookie bites, and frosted berry white mocha, and admire the cafe’s freshly painted pink walls. A mid-week celebration not to be missed!
Elia’s mission is simple: to serve flavorful, satisfying food made with pride and create a friendly experience that customers won’t forget.
Sunflour’s menu features favorites for every taste. Their bestseller is a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on a fresh croissant, paired with a crispy hash brown patty and their signature house-made strawberry jalapeño dipping sauce. For a quick bite, customers can pair a Mexican Mocha with a fresh pastry from pHlour Bakery. With over 20 different sandwiches, locally sourced fresh pastry, house made sweet treats and a full espresso bar, Sunflour has something for everyone.
Community connection is at the heart of Sunflour Bakery & Cafe. Elia has worked to make it an integral part of the neighborhood. At last year’s Taste of Uptown, they introduced “Witches Brew,” a customer and staff favorite made with cold brew, chai tea, and oat milk. The Buena Park Block Party in September was another highlight of the year. At this event Sunflour hosts an annual “Sunflower Dog” contest, where local pups, bribed with house made dog treats, pose with sunflower headpieces. Photos are shared on Instagram (@sunflourchicago), and the community votes for their favorite
MORE ABOUT THE OWNER
Elia Ayala’s food industry journey spans over 20 years. She started at 16, working in a downtown Chicago coffee shop, where she served everyone from tourists to local teens. Realizing her passion for “people and coffee,” she pursued a degree in hospitality and business at the University of Illinois. After graduating, she moved to New York, where she managed large corporate restaurants and bars, gaining valuable experience. After five years, Elia returned to Chicago, where she collaborated with small restaurant owners, blending the camaraderie of small businesses with the operational precision of larger companies. This experience laid the foundation for building Sunflour Cafe’s tight-knit community.
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Elia Ayala Owner
- January 17, 2025
- 773 432 5502
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