Rise & Shine, Roscoe Village: Fan-Favorite Sourdough Bakery R&A Opens Its Doors on Roscoe Street

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Roscoe Village · April 18, 2026

Good news for carb lovers in the 'Village Within the City' — a beloved Chicago bakery has officially planted its flag right in the neighborhood. R&A Sourdough, the Ravenswood-born bakery with a devoted citywide following, has opened a third location at 2256 W. Roscoe St., bringing its full lineup of naturally leavened bagels, breads, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches to Roscoe Village.

The bakery's origin story is as warm as a fresh-baked loaf: founders Rachel Mann Beltzman and Adam Beltzman started baking at home in the early days of the pandemic after a friend gifted them a sourdough starter. What began as a neighborly passion project quickly grew into one of the North Side's most talked-about bakeries — first at their original Ravenswood corner spot at Lawrence and Winchester, then a River West outpost, and now here on Roscoe Street. The new shop offers online ordering for pickup, with hours focused on morning and early afternoon service — perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast run.

It's exactly the kind of local success story that fits Roscoe Village like a well-worn apron. Whether you're a longtime devotee of R&A's signature sourdough bagels or a first-timer ready to discover what all the buzz is about, swing by 2256 W. Roscoe St. and welcome the newest addition to the neighborhood's thriving food scene. Follow R&A Sourdough on social media for hours, menu updates, and daily specials.

Sources:
1. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/13/petite-edith-is-open-millys-pizza-expands-and-other-north-side-restaurant-news/