
With the smell of coffee roasting and fresh baked goods, and a little bit of THC, how could anyone feel anything else but pure bliss and excitement? The second I stepped foot into Wake n’ Bakery, I instantly forgot of all the bad things that were once clouding my mind. Without having that in mind, I won’t lie when I say that before I walked into the coffee shop, I was feeling a little intimidated and nervous about what I was about to experience, but boy did it prove me wrong. It is a quaint coffee house in the middle of Lakeview.”

“I want people to feel at home when you walk through the door,” Banks said. Since opening 11 months ago, their small crowd is now gaining a larger following, and I’m sure you can guess why. Whether you find it on your own or get recommendations from a friend, discovering new places feels like you just found gold, and thanks to Banks, I just struck my own goldmine. One of the biggest perks of city-living is being able to explore stores, restaurants, bars and pop-up shops all year round. As for CBD, it doesn’t give you the same effect as actual THC but rather used for relief of anxiety, depression or any stress. Now some of you might be wondering, what is the difference between CBD and Delta 8 THC? When it comes down to the comparison, according to High Times Magazine, the differences between the two is Delta 8 THC is a unique and natural chemical compound that is found within the cannabis plant that delivers the same benefits and effect of getting high. Wake n’ Bakery is a full-service coffee shop and bakery located in Lakeview, allowing their customers to have the option of adding CBD or Delta 8 THC into their chosen beverage, as well as having CBD and THC infused goods. Wake n’ Bakery has garnered the interest of Lakeview residents. Wake n’ Bakery is the new addition to this trend with the special twist of adding THC onto their menu.

Restaurants in Chicago such as Kuma’s Corner, TrueNorth, Young American and Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea are known for their CBD-infused cocktails and other types of beverages. With the rise of CBD infused cafes and restaurants, people have been getting creative with how they can use this single ingredient. And yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. Tucked away on the corner of North Broadway Street and West Cornelia Avenue, an explosion of colors paint over the outside walls of a coffee shop reading in bright red letters, “Wake n’ Bakery,” with their tagline, “Get Sconed.” Now, I know a million thoughts are going through your mind after reading that name.

“I decided to work for myself and do something I was passionate about,” she said. Thinking of how she would support both herself and her family, she was forced to make a decision. In this case, single mother of two, Brianna Banks, had lost her job after a medical leave earlier in the year. During the Covid -19 pandemic, many people lost their jobs and hobbies that they were most passionate about, leaving them dazed and confused of what could be in store next.Īlthough, I do believe that the most amazing things come out of the unexpected. We all have dreams, some of which we are able to accomplish and others that sometimes, unfortunately, need to be put on hold.
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“Local dispensaries focus on Delta-9-THC, that’s what their license specifically allows them to sell.Wake n’ Bakery, located in Lakeview, offers CBD and THC-infused coffee, baked goods and other classic treats. “We specialize in everything the dispensary does not focus on,” said Jeff Trout, the store’s general manager. The store also stocks various hemp-derived cannabinoids - like CBD and CBG - and certain types of “adaptogenic” mushrooms. He sells Delta-8 flower, as well as edibles, tinctures and vaping cartridges infused with the psychoactive substance. Thomas Fisher, the owner of Botanic Alternatives in Logan Square, said selling Delta-8 has also been beneficial for his business, but sales haven’t exactly been through the roof. We’re pioneering it because no one’s doing it the way that we’re doing it,” Delgado said of Wake-N-Bakery’s business model.ĭelgado claimed the shop has grown into “more than a half a million dollar company,” saying his team has already been offered franchising opportunities. We don’t compete with other coffee shops.

“We do not compete with the dispensaries.
