Baked From Scratch
Everything is made by hand from scratch each morning, real butter, real ingredients, and no shortcuts in the mix.
From-Scratch Bakery · Downtown St. Charles
Flaky Pastries, Cakes That Wow,All From Scratch
A charming from-scratch bakery in downtown St. Charles, where buttery morning pastries come out warm, custom cakes steal the show, and a glass case of confections makes everyone press their nose to the window.
Baked From Scratch · Custom Cakes · CateringSt. Charles, IL
Why us
What sets us apart
Show-Stopping Custom Cakes
Birthdays, weddings, and just-because celebrations, designed and decorated to be the centerpiece of your day.
A Glass Case of Confections
Cookies, brownies, fudge, and candies in a case so tempting everyone presses their nose to the window.
Fresh Every Morning
Croissants, scones, muffins, and artisan loaves baked at dawn so they reach you flaky, warm, and at their best.
Menu
Our Menu
Menu items and prices shown are illustrative demo content for this sample site. Please visit us or place an order online for current offerings and pricing.
Crowd Favorites
Almond Croissant
Cinnamon Roll
Classic Vanilla Cupcake
Buttery, flaky, and baked at dawn, the morning lineup that fills the case with the smell of fresh bread.
Butter Croissant
$4.50Laminated by hand with real butter and baked until golden, shatteringly flaky outside, soft and airy within.
Signature
Almond Croissant
$5.25A buttery croissant filled with almond cream, topped with toasted almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar.
★ Popular
Buttermilk Scone
$3.75Tender and crumbly with a delicate glaze, baked fresh daily in a rotating selection of seasonal flavors.
Blueberry Muffin
$3.95Packed with plump blueberries and finished with a crackly sugar top, a classic done right.
Great Value
Artisan Sourdough Loaf
$8.00Naturally leavened and slow-proofed for a crackling crust and a tangy, open crumb. Sliced on request.
Signature
Cinnamon Roll
$4.95A swirl of buttery dough, brown sugar, and cinnamon under a generous layer of cream cheese frosting.
★ Popular
The show-stoppers, custom cakes for every celebration plus cupcakes and slices ready to take home today.
Custom Celebration Cake
From $55Designed and decorated just for you, from birthdays to weddings. Pick your flavors and we'll do the rest.
Signature
Classic Vanilla Cupcake
$4.25Light vanilla bean cake crowned with a swirl of silky buttercream, a little celebration in every bite.
★ Popular
Chocolate Fudge Cupcake
$4.25Deep, moist chocolate cake topped with rich fudge frosting for true chocolate lovers.
Cake Slice of the Day
$6.50A generous slice from today's whole cakes, ask the case what's fresh and tempting right now.
Great Value
Red Velvet Cupcake
$4.50Velvety cocoa cake with a tender crumb and a swirl of tangy cream cheese frosting.
★ Popular
The glass case everyone presses their nose to, cookies, brownies, fudge, and house-made candies.
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
$3.25Big, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chunks and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
★ Popular
Fudge Brownie
$3.75Dense, gooey, and impossibly rich, a from-scratch brownie with a glossy, crackly top.
Signature
Old-Fashioned Fudge
$4.50Slow-cooked in small batches for a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth square. Ask about today's flavors.
Sea Salt Caramels
$7.50Soft, buttery caramels made by hand and finished with a pinch of sea salt, sold by the half-dozen.
Signature
Frosted Sugar Cookie
$3.50A soft, buttery sugar cookie hand-decorated for the season, almost too pretty to eat.
Great Value
Chocolate Truffles
$9.00Silky ganache rolled and dipped by hand, a box of these makes the perfect little gift.
New
The perfect pairing for a pastry, fresh-brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and cocoa to sip in or take to go.
Drip Coffee
$3.00A fresh-brewed cup of our house blend, simple, smooth, and the ideal partner for a warm croissant.
Great Value
Espresso
$3.25A rich, balanced double shot pulled to order, bold enough to stand up to anything in the case.
Vanilla Latte
$4.75Espresso and steamed milk with a touch of real vanilla, finished with a delicate layer of microfoam.
★ Popular
Cappuccino
$4.50Equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and airy foam for a classic, comforting cup.
Hot Cocoa
$4.25Steamed milk and real melted chocolate topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
★ Popular
A From-Scratch Bakery in the Heart of St. Charles
Mad Batter Bakery and Confections is an independent, from-scratch bakery in downtown St. Charles, where flaky morning pastries, show-stopping custom cakes, and a glass case of confections come together under one roof.
We believe the best things are made by hand. Every morning starts before sunrise with real butter, good flour, and a little patience, laminating croissants, proofing artisan loaves, and frosting cookies one at a time. Nothing is rushed and nothing comes from a box.
Whether you're grabbing a warm scone on your way through downtown, picking up a box of confections for someone special, or dreaming up the centerpiece cake for your big day, we'd love to make it for you. Stop by the case, press your nose to the glass, and find your new favorite.
From Scratch
Baked by Hand Daily
Custom Cakes
Designed for Your Day
Downtown St. Charles
On West Main Street
The Shop
Inside the Shop
A peek at the morning bake, the custom cakes, and the glass case of confections waiting in downtown St. Charles.
Visit
Find Us in Downtown St. Charles
Address
320 West Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
The bakery is on West Main Street in downtown St. Charles, just a few blocks west of the Fox River and the historic Arcada Theatre, surrounded by the shops and restaurants of the town's riverside downtown.
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Monday
- Closed
Start Your Custom Order
Planning a celebration or need catering for an event? Tell us what you have in mind and we'll get right back to you with the sweet details.