Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
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Kovala

A bakery at 5808 N Milwaukee Ave in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL.

Bakery Hours listed
Get directions (773) 631-6897 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Central Time

Checking hours…

Monday8 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday8 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 4 PM
Thursday8 AM – 4 PM
Friday8 AM – 4 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

40 hours a week across 5 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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5808 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

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Address5808 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
NeighborhoodNorwood Park
Phone(773) 631-6897
StyleBakery
CountyCook County
Time zoneCentral Time
From city center8.1 mi northwest

About Kovala

Kovala serves Chicago from 5808 N Milwaukee Ave, 8.1 mi northwest of the Chicago city center.

Our Chicago directory counts 805 bakeries in total, roughly one for every 3,381 residents. Nearest alternative: Zymi Bakery at 5806 N Milwaukee Ave, less than 0.1 mi away.

Doors open from 8 AM at the earliest, and the last pick-up window runs to 4 PM, for about 40 hours across 5 days a week. Plan around Sunday: it is listed as closed that day.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Breakfast Pastries & Muffins

  • Morning Glory MuffinA hearty muffin packed with shredded carrot, apple, raisins, coconut, and walnuts, warmly spiced and substantial enough to stand in for breakfast.
  • Sticky BunBaked upside down in a caramel of brown sugar and butter, these yeast rolls emerge glossy and gooey, crowned with toasted pecans.
  • Blueberry MuffinA domed muffin studded with whole blueberries and finished with a crunchy sugar top; moist crumb with bright, jammy pockets of fruit.
  • Cinnamon RollYeasted dough spiraled with brown sugar and cinnamon, baked snug in a pan so the sides stay pillowy, then spread with cream cheese icing.

Breads & Rolls

  • Jewish RyeA deli-style rye speckled with caraway seeds, with a thin crackly crust and a dense, slightly sour crumb suited to pastrami or Reuben sandwiches.
  • ChallahBraided egg bread enriched with oil and a little honey, glazed for a lacquered shine; the crumb is fluffy, pull-apart, and faintly sweet.
  • Cinnamon Raisin SwirlA white pan loaf rolled with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar and plump raisins, made for thick slices of toast or French toast.
  • Parker House RollsFolded dinner rolls with a feathery crumb and golden tops brushed with melted butter and flaky salt, a fixture on holiday tables.

Cookies & Bars

  • Fudge BrownieDense dark chocolate squares with a shiny crackled top and a gooey, almost truffle-like center, cut generously from a full sheet pan.
  • Lemon BarA shortbread base topped with a sharp, silky lemon curd and a snowfall of powdered sugar; bright, citrusy, and cleanly sliced.
  • Black and White CookieA large, cakey drop cookie iced half in vanilla fondant and half in chocolate, a New York deli-counter staple with a lemony crumb.
  • Chocolate Chip CookieBrown-butter dough loaded with semisweet chocolate chunks, baked to crisp golden edges and a chewy center with a sprinkle of sea salt.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
  • Closed on Sundays — plan weekend treats for Saturday.
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 2 — illustrative photo
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Bread at a Massachusetts bakery — illustrative photo
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Bread - Ekmek — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about Kovala

What are Kovala's hours?
Kovala's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 4 PM; Sat–Sun: Closed. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Kovala open on Sunday?
No, Kovala is listed as closed on Sundays.
What time does Kovala open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 8 AM on Monday.
Where is Kovala located?
Kovala is at 5808 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, in the Norwood Park neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Kovala?
The listed phone number is (773) 631-6897.
What should I order at Kovala?
As a bakery, typical picks include Morning Glory Muffin, Sticky Bun, Jewish Rye, and Challah. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Kovala?
Nearby options include Zymi Bakery (less than 0.1 mi), New Paradise Bakery (0.1 mi), and Baking For The Takin (0.1 mi).

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