Project:

Misericordia's Hearts & Flour Bakery and Cafe - Chicago, IL

Client:

Misericordia Home

Product Type:

Retail - Institutional

Integrated Services:

Architecture, Interior Architecture, Entitlement, Land Planning & Landscape Architecture

Info:

Building area: 15,910 sf
Site area: 0.44 acre
Building: Masonry, steel & cold-formed metal framing 

Since its founding in 1991, Misericordia's Hearts & Flour Bakery and Café has grown into a vibrant community hub, providing residents with meaningful employment, skill development, and opportunities to connect with the broader community. Located just off the main campus, the new facility strengthens that connection while expanding the bakery’s programs and services. The first floor brings together baking and packaging operations with a café, outdoor dining, and a new drive-up window. Above, flexible spaces accommodate programs and events and open onto a generous roof terrace. Together, these spaces create a welcoming environment that supports community engagement while advancing the empowering mission of Hearts & Flour.