Rick's Bakery – American
The air at Rick's Bakery is thick with the comforting perfume of toasted cinnamon and warm yeast, drawing visitors into a space where golden-brown loaves and braided breads line the shelves like edible art. Glossy, hand-twisted challah—studded with chocolate chips or dusted in sesame—sits alongside decadent, pull-apart monkey bread, showcasing a mastery of dough that balances rustic tradition with sweet indulgence. It is a neighborhood sanctuary where the simple, tactile joy of a fresh-baked loaf transforms a daily ritual into a warm and fragrant experience.
126 West Main Street, Urbana IL 61801 https://ricksbakeryurbana.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Rick's Bakery
Dairy-Free at Rick's Bakery
Rick's Bakery in Urbana has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Wheat Bread, Chocolate Finger and Egg Bread Loaf - Plain. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Rick's Bakery
Rick's Bakery in Urbana has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mini Palm Leaves and Raspberry Shells. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Rick's Bakery
Rick's Bakery in Urbana has 34 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pear Creme Brule, Cinnamon Roll and Whole Wheat Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Rick's Bakery
Rick's Bakery in Urbana has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Raspberry Shells. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Rick's Bakery
Rick's Bakery in Urbana has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Raspberry Shells. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Rick's Bakery
Rick's Bakery in Urbana has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Raspberry Shells. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Rick's Bakery
Rick's Bakery in Urbana has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Wheat Bread, Chocolate Finger and Cinnamon Raisin Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Rick's Bakery
Rick's Bakery in Urbana has 35 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pear Creme Brule, Cinnamon Roll and Whole Wheat Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Rick's Bakery
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Steak Burrito | 140.6 g | 59.1 g |
| Egg Challah Twist - Chocolate Chip | 128.8 g | 29.6 g |
| Egg Challah Twist - Raisins | 121.7 g | 26.7 g |
| Egg Bread Loaf - Sesame Seed | 48.6 g | 25.8 g |
| Egg Challah Twist - Plain | 69 g | 24.2 g |
| Almond Bear Claw | 181.5 g | 22.1 g |
| Egg Bread Loaf - Raisins | 87.8 g | 18.4 g |
| Egg Bread Loaf - Plain | 35 g | 15.9 g |
| Rye Bread | 19.7 g | 14 g |
| Whole Wheat Bread | 51 g | 13.7 g |
| Tiramisu Cake | 43.1 g | 13.6 g |
| New York Cheese Cake | 74.6 g | 12.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests frequently praise the perfectly cooked soup and its elegant presentation, noting that the inviting ambiance creates a wonderful setting for a satisfying dinner. Celebrated for its attentive service, reviewers highlight the helpful staff who provide excellent menu recommendations to ensure a memorable experience for everyone who visits.
Menu
Bread
- Cinnamon Raisin Bread - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg Bread Loaf - Plain - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Egg Bread Loaf - Raisins - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg Bread Loaf - Sesame Seed - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Egg Challah Twist - Plain - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Egg Challah Twist - Raisins - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg Challah Twist - Chocolate Chip - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Monkey Bread - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Whole Wheat Bread - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Rye Bread - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- White Bread - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- French Bread - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Cakes
- Strawberry Shortcake - $35: Vanilla cake filled with whipped cream and fresh strawberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Princess Cake - $35: Sponge cake with layers of custard and raspberry jam covered by layer of marzipan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu Cake - $35: Italian desert made from ladyfinger cookies soaked in espresso coffee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- New York Cheese Cake - $35: A light cream cheese with a graham cracker crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Tres Leches Cake - $35: Sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Parisian - $35: Chocolate Cake with Parisian cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cappuccino Mousse - $35: Vanilla Cake slightly moistened with espresso and cappuccino mousse filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Ganache - $35: Chocolate Cake with ganache filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pear Creme Brule - $35: Thick slices of fresh pears baked into a shortbread crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Mousse Cake - $35: Vanilla Cake with choice of Raspberry, Mango, Lemon, or Strawberry mousse Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Fresh Fruit Tart - $35: Vanilla custard filling and fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly
Pastries and Desserts
- Brownie - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Eclair - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Napoleon - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chocolate Flan - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Almond Bear Claw - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cinnamon Roll - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Cookies
- Butter Cookies - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mini Palm Leaves - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Macaroons - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- Chocolate Finger - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Raspberry Shells - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Cream Cheese Cookies - $12: Available in Raspberry, Apple, Apricot, or Lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Main Courses
- Chicken Tamales - $3.5: Vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Burrito - $9.5: Rice, beans, Pico de Gallo, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, lettuce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Burrito - $9.5: Rice, beans, Pico de Gallo, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, lettuce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Sandwich - $8.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee - $2.5
- Cappuccino - $4.5
- Latte - $4.5
- Hot Chocolate - $3.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Rick's Bakery
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests praise the inviting ambiance and elegant presentation, describing the bakery as a wonderful setting for a satisfying dinner experience.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Macaroons are the primary option that works for multiple diets at once, specifically catering to vegetarian, gluten-free, and pescatarian requirements.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Rick's Bakery offers a budget-friendly ($) casual dining experience featuring an inviting ambiance, elegant soup presentations, and attentive service.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The inviting ambiance, helpful staff, and budget-friendly American bakery treats create a wonderful setting for a satisfying family dinner.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a perfect 5.0/5 rating and budget-friendly ($) pricing, guests receive excellent value through high-quality baked goods and attentive service.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Rick's Bakery specializes in American cuisine, focusing on fresh-baked breads, challah, and a variety of traditional cakes and pastries.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any concerns, instead highlighting perfectly cooked soup, elegant presentation, and attentive, helpful service.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the total number of reviews for Rick's Bakery.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not specify current operating hours, though the bakery maintains an active website at ricksbakeryurbana.com.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu features gluten-free macaroons and vegan options, though specific keto or low-carb dishes are not explicitly listed among highlights.
- Is Rick's Bakery dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Rick's Bakery has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Wheat Bread, Chocolate Finger and Egg Bread Loaf - Plain.
- What can I eat at Rick's Bakery on a dairy-free diet?
- Whole Wheat Bread, Chocolate Finger and Egg Bread Loaf - Plain carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Rick's Bakery have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Whole Wheat Bread and Chocolate Finger.
- Is Rick's Bakery gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Rick's Bakery?
- Steak Burrito, at roughly 59.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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