Catering

let us cater your next event

Make your event unforgettable with Strugglebeard Bakery’s catering! From corporate gatherings to weddings and birthdays, our signature spirit-infused cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and muffins are crafted with premium ingredients and unique flavors. We offer custom selections to fit your theme.

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About us

strugglebeard bakery

I am Quinton McNair, founder and creator of Strugglebeardbakery. After retiring from 24 years of military service, I have found my next passion: baking.

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Events

XL Fest 2025

Monday August 18th

Runs until Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

🎬 STRUGGLEBEARD BAKERY x XL FEST 🎉 August 14–23 | 5221 S. Harper Court | Hyde Park

FILMS. FLAVOR. CULTURE. COMMUNITY.

Strugglebeard Bakery is proud to be part of XL Fest, a celebration of independent Black and Brown voices in film—and we’re bringing that same bold, unapologetic spirit to your taste buds.

🍫 THE XL BROWNIE A festival-exclusive chocolate peanut butter brownie stacked on our Big Belly & Beardless cookie base—loaded with Reese’s and peanut butter chips. Big flavor. No edits.

🎟️ FESTIVAL PERK Show your XL Fest pass and get 10% off your purchase during the festival!

Pull up for cookies, coffee, vibes, and community. We’re not just a bakery. We’re a whole experience. Life is a struggle, but you make it better. 🧡🍪

The Sweet MIx

Saturday August 23rd

Every Saturday

🎧🍪 The Sweet Mix is HERE! Join us every Saturday in August from 5–8 PM outside Strugglebeard Bakery for our summer DJ series featuring good vibes, gourmet treats, and the freshest music in Harper Court.

🎶 Lineup: Aug 2 – DJ Digial Crates Aug 9 – DJ Lady Chi Aug 16 – DJ Air One Aug 23 – DJ I Am Will

✨ $10 Treat & Drink Combo — Choose any one of our signature cookies or decadent brownies + your favorite cold drink or espresso beverage during the set.

🖤 Come vibe, eat, and shop Harper Court with us. 📍5221 S. Harper Court #TheSweetMix #HydeParkChicago #StrugglebeardBakery #HarperCourt #LiveDJ #ChicagoEats #BlackOwnedBakery #SummerVibes

Labor Day

Monday September 1st

Come celebrate the long Labor Day weekend with us!

National Coffee Day

Monday September 29th

Sit back, relax and enjoy a coffee for National Coffee Day September 29th!

National Dessert Day

Tuesday October 14th

Indulge in dinner and a dessert on National Dessert Day!

National Chocolate Day

Tuesday October 28th

Because life is better with chocolate!

Halloween

Friday October 31st

Bring your best costume and join us on Halloween!

National Donut Day

Monday November 3rd

It’s the sweetest, most delicious day of the year!

National Cappuccino Day

Saturday November 8th

Because life is always better with a cup of coffee!

A cupcake frosted with chocolate, topped with sprinkles and chocolate chips.

Butter pecan cookie on a wooden board surrounded by chocolate chips.

Chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate chips and pearl sprinkles.

Two red velvet cookies with cream cheese chips.

Three cookies on a wooden board with regular and white chocolate chips.

Banana nut cupcake on a wooden board surrounded by nuts and blueberries.

Reviews

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five star review by Rebecca:

Ordered online, these came relatively quickly. They've got good texture and flavor, and the bonus B3 cookie was really good. Will absolutely be ordering again in the near future. Keep being an awesome person

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five star review by Gina C:

I ran from downtown Chicago to the bakery last night. Immediately The vibes are so comforting while also being eye-catching. Staff are empathetic and so kind. She was so accommodating for my allergy and double-checked to make sure everything I picked would be safe for me. We had a wonderful chat and I bought a six pack of cookies, couple muffins, and a loaf slice. When I say that every cookie has been an incredibly delicious part of my day today, I mean it. I really hope the bearded lady stays as an ongoing flavor because Jeebus, it's so good. Originally I was going to order a custom cake but I do plan to order it in the future. 10/10 will go back again! I cannot speak highly enough of the baked goods, the atmosphere, and the staff.

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five star review by Dustin:

I just received my order of cookies and they are amazing! I was worried about ordering cookies online, but they showed up vacuum sealed and in perfect condition. These cookies are so good! They are the best cookies I have ever had!

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