Who Am I?

I’ve wanted to be a chef ever since I was a little boy. I fell in love with baking after watching my godmother bake countless, delicious treats for her friends and family. Over time, my dream evolved into owning a bakery and sharing delicious baked goods with my community. I Knead That is the first step in realizing that dream!

I Knead That is a home-based bakery on the South Side of Chicago serving people all across the city of Chicago. I love everything about baking and I especially love to spread joy through my baked goods!

Ahmad Oates, owner

“There’s something truly rewarding about crafting baked goods that have the power to bring smiles to people's faces. It's my humble yet heartfelt gesture of gratitude towards the wonderful community that surrounds me.”

 FAQs

  • Not yet, but that’s the goal! Currently, everything is baked out of my home.

  • No, currently we are focused on serving the local Chicago community but stay tuned. We are interested in opening up shipping options where it makes sense.

  • I’m a one-man show so please place all orders at least a week in advance.

  • There are two options available for you to receive your order: local pickup and local delivery. Local pickup is available free of charge in downtown Chicago on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For local delivery, I will deliver your order directly to you. After you’ve placed your order, I’ll reach out to you via the contact information provided to update you about your order.