Del Sur Bakery

After two incredible years of sharing our pastries with you all, today marked our last day at Side Practice Coffee (.coffee). ⁠
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We are beyond grateful to every customer who supported us, bought pastries, and played such an instrumental role in our journey. Without your unwavering support, we wouldn’t have been able to take the next step and open our brick-and-mortar bakery. ⁠
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A huge thank you to Francis Almeda (.almeda) for creating a space where so many of us could grow, thrive, and uplift one another. So many businesses like ours owe our success to him. We are also deeply grateful to Maria Meade (), who was the first to believe in us and set up our very first pop-up—she will be joining Del Sur Bakery as our Creative Director, and we couldn’t be more excited! ⁠
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To the rest of the Side Practice crew, both past and present, who handled the chaos with such grace—thank you for everything. Your hard work and energy kept us going, day after day. Reflecting on our time at Side Practice, we’ve learned the importance of community and supporting one another and creating space for everyone to grow. ⁠
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As we get closer to opening our brick-and-mortar location, we invite you to follow us on this exciting new chapter. Thank you all for being a part of this journey—we can’t wait to share more with you soon! ⁠
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In an effort to raise funds for the communities impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles, we’re raffling off a box of 12-assorted Del Sur pastries. All proceeds will go directly to .

Swipe through to view how to participate in the raffle! 

Winners will be chosen January 17th at 5pm CST.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has invested in our brick & mortar so far!

We’re thrilled to share that we reached our minimum investment goal of $40,000 on Honeycomb in under 24 hours—it’s an incredible achievement and we couldn’t have done it without you all.

But, of course, we’re not stopping there! Help us reach our maximum goal by investing at the link in our profile and join us in creating a dream space for our community.

More details can be found on the Honeycomb website or at delsurchicago.com

Our 2024 Thanksgiving Pre-Order menu includes three table-ready pastries for your upcoming gatherings. Swipe to view the full menu. Details below!⁠
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• Pre-Orders Open: Sunday, November 17th @ 5pm⁠
• Order by: 12pm on Friday, November 22nd⁠
• Pick Up on: Wednesday, November 27th between 10am-2pm⁠
• Pick Up at: Side Practice Coffee — 5139 N Damen Ave ⁠
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No DM orders please, but feel free to message us with any questions. ⁠
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In the heart of Chicago where cultures converge and stories intertwine, Del Sur unfolds. It’s more than pastries; it’s an experience that tastes like home and feels like a shared memory.

We’re establishing a space that is thoughtfully crafted and welcomes curiosity. Concrete, terracotta, limewash, and marble are prominent interior elements.

Sign up to receive updates about the bakery’s opening at the link in our profile.
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Thanks for the article, Eater Chicago!

A Filipino Bakery Will Bring More Than Ube and Calamansi to Lincoln Square Del Sur, which grew from a pandemic side hustle, is part of Chicago’s Filipino bakery boom

The air is rich in Zamboanga, Del Sur, Philippines — it’s here that the essence of our pastries begin, inspired by tradition and memories created with love and resilience.

Throughout our discovery and research for our brand’s identity, we established a tone that is warm and inviting, while also sophisticated and intentional.

Our primary logo includes elements that reflect the care and creativity behind each pastry. It’s a nod to delicate garnishes, familiar flavors, hand-written notes and strokes reminiscent of Baybayin script.

The color palette provides a clear connection to our story—drawing inspiration from the lush landscapes and flavors of the Philippines, as well as Justin’s background as a ceramicist and talented pastry chef.

Welcome to Del Sur Bakery — Coming to Lincoln Square Early 2025.

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Creative direction and design implementation by Maria Meade ().