Today's Temptation – American
The aroma of warm, toasted grains and tangy sourdough wafts through the air at Today's Temptation, a sanctuary for those who cherish the art of the perfect loaf. From the rustic, flour-dusted crusts of traditional Lithuanian ryes to the golden, pillowy braids of fresh challah, each creation celebrates a heritage of slow-fermented textures and deep, earthy flavors. It is a place where the simple beauty of water, flour, and time transforms into a sensory journey through the world’s most beloved bread traditions.
North McVicker Avenue +17733855355 https://www.todaystemptations.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Today's Temptation
Dairy-Free at Today's Temptation
Today's Temptation in Chicago has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Swirl Cake, Poppy Seed Swirl Cake and Fudge Brownies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Today's Temptation
Today's Temptation in Chicago has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poppy Seed Swirl Cake, Fudge Brownies and Brat Buns (WG) 6ct. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Today's Temptation
Today's Temptation in Chicago has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sesame Loaf 20 OZ. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Today's Temptation
Today's Temptation in Chicago has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poppy Seed Swirl Cake, Fudge Brownies and Brat Buns (WG) 6ct. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Today's Temptation
Today's Temptation in Chicago has 27 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poppy Seed Swirl Cake, Fudge Brownies and Brat Buns (WG) 6ct. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Today's Temptation
Today's Temptation in Chicago has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cinnamon Raisin Bread 20 OZ, Pita Bread and Multigrain Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Today's Temptation
Today's Temptation in Chicago has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cinnamon Raisin Bread 20 OZ and Pita Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Today's Temptation
Today's Temptation in Chicago has 15 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fudge Brownies, Sesame Loaf 20 OZ and Chocolate Swirl Cake. 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 Today's Temptation
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Red Velvet Cake Balls Filled with Fudge | 163.7 g | 30.5 g |
| Whole Wheat Low-Carb High Fiber 16 OZ | 105.8 g | 26.2 g |
| German Rye Bread 26 OZ | 58.8 g | 22.3 g |
| Whole Grain Low-Carb High Fiber 23 OZ | 81.9 g | 21.9 g |
| Challah Braid ASST. 18 OZ | 69.8 g | 21.7 g |
| Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies Filled with Fudge | 198.3 g | 17.1 g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookies Filled with Fudge | 198.3 g | 17.1 g |
| Chocolate Rum Truffles Filled with Fudge | 183.8 g | 16.7 g |
| Sunflower Rye Bread 21oz | 61.9 g | 12.2 g |
| Ciabatta Bread 18 OZ | 59.7 g | 12.1 g |
| Chocolate Swirl Cake | 97.9 g | 11.8 g |
| California Sourdough 32 OZ | 51.2 g | 11.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
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Menu
Retail Baked Goods
Freshly baked breads and rolls for retail and grocery.
- California Sourdough 32 OZ - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Whole Grain Low-Carb High Fiber 23 OZ - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Whole Wheat Low-Carb High Fiber 16 OZ - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Italian Whole Grain 22 OZ - $6.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Ciabatta Bread 18 OZ - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Crunchy Grain Bread 32 OZ - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- California Sourdough Whole Grain 32 OZ - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- German Rye Bread 26 OZ - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Lithuanian Rye 26 OZ - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Challah Braid ASST. 18 OZ - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Loaf 20 OZ - $5.49 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Multigrain Bread - $6.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Sesame Loaf 20 OZ - $5.49 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pita Bread - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Scandinavian Rye Bread 32 OZ - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Sunflower Rye Bread 21oz - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Cinnamon Raisin Bread 20 OZ - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Hamburger Buns (WG) 6ct - $5.49
- French Buns 4ct - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Brat Buns (WG) 6ct - $5.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Desserts and Chocolates
Rich, delectable chocolates and desserts.
- Kolaczki Cookies 6CT 16 OZ - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies Filled with Fudge - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Raspberry Filled Cookies - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Chip Cookies Filled with Fudge - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Red Velvet Cake Balls Filled with Fudge - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Poppy Seed Swirl Cake - $12.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Chocolate Swirl Cake - $12.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Fudge Brownies - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Chocolate Rum Truffles Filled with Fudge - $14.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Today's Temptation
- Is Today's Temptation dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Today's Temptation has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Swirl Cake, Poppy Seed Swirl Cake and Fudge Brownies.
- What can I eat at Today's Temptation on a dairy-free diet?
- Chocolate Swirl Cake, Poppy Seed Swirl Cake and Fudge Brownies carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Today's Temptation have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Poppy Seed Swirl Cake and Fudge Brownies.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Today's Temptation?
- Red Velvet Cake Balls Filled with Fudge, at roughly 30.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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