Our Purpose
La Matriz Bakery is a PROUD ambassador of the Let's Talk Womxn collective (Chicago branch)!! We are passionate about restorative justice: wrongfully convicted & system impacted people, mass incarcerations and sentencing integrity. The vision is to employ this demographic to help them rebuild their lives and the community at-large.
Our Commitment
La Matriz Bakery loves to make new friends! We know that in order for our customers to become brand loyal to us, we have to be brand loyal others. Our partnerships include Dough EZ, Red Star Yeast, Clabber Girl and La Criolla, Inc. Using the best ensures that we produce the best.
Meet the VP
Edwin Martinez was wrongfully convicted and has been incarcerated since 1999. With the help of the Exoneration Project (EP), he has been fighting for his freedom. Please click the button to learn more about him.
Our Visibility
WCIU Chicago; 8/15/24: https://www.wciu.com/videos/wciu-other/the-chicago-bakery-offering-second-chances
ABC7 Chicago; 12/9/23: https://abc7chicago.com/greatest-baker-competition-karla-armour-la-matriz-bakery-buddy-valastro/14151769/
ABC7
Chicago; 7/23/23: https://www.abc7chicago.com/la-matriz-bakery-chicago-freeourpeople-rally-for-the-wrongfully-convicted-protest/13530446
WGN-TV
Chicago; 6/30/23: https://wgntv.com/midday-news/lunchbreak-strawberry-vinaigrette-honey-lime-lavender-dressing/
WBEZChicago;
6/28/21: https://wbez.org/stories/from-pandemic-stress-baking-to-profits-new-illinois-law-eases-restrictions-for-home-bakers/ae773bff-170b-479f-931e-384bc3457e25
WGN-TV Chicago; 9/18/18: https://wgntv.com/midday-news/lunchbreak-picadillo
Ordering
We are temporarily closed for growth/expansion purposes and set to reopen on 9/22/25. Your patience is appreciated.
Purchases can be made at our Etsy store https://lamatrizbakery.etsy.com . Ask about special order possibilities! Please advise about food allergies/intolerances. Drop a line at lamatrizbakery@gmail.com or (773) 656-6650 .