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Our artisan breads are made with water, salt and organic wheat, transformed through the unhurried magic of fermentation. In a world that moves fast, we proudly go slow.

These Bread Club prices are only for a limited time, lock in your Early Bird Pricing now!

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COMMUNITY ROOTED, FUTURE OWNED

From our beginnings in Chicago, 24 Karat Bakery Co-op was built on a simple idea: good food, good jobs, and shared ownership should grow together. Today, we create opportunity, empower worker-owners, and bring neighbors together through food that nourishes both people and community.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT, BE A FOUNDING MEMBER AS LOW AS $100

We're building more than a bakery, we're creating a community-powered movement rooted right here in Chicago. From the first batch to the first storefront, this is your chance to own a piece from the beginning. Join us as a founding owner and help shape what rises next.

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Supporting Member

1+ shares

Supporting Members are early backers of a new kind of bakery, one built on transparency, local sourcing, and community ownership. Your share helps us grow while giving you a real stake in what we’re building. Start here if you believe in the mission and want to be part of it from the ground up.

$100

Core Member

3+ shares (Most Owners Start Here)

Core Members are the backbone of the bakery and where most owners begin. With a meaningful ownership stake, you’re directly supporting our growth, strengthening our relationships with local farms, and helping shape the future of a community-owned food system. This is the standard entry point for those ready to build with us.

$300

Community Builder

10+ shares

Community Builders are founding-level owners helping bring this model to life at scale. Your investment fuels new locations, deeper farm partnerships, and a fully community-owned network of bakeries. Recognized as early builders, you play a direct role in proving a better system is possible.

$1000+

Number of Shares

Select quantity

1

Supporting Member

Lifetime membership, 1 vote in community governance, Member-only perks

Total Price

$100

Your shares help fund sourcing from small Midwest farms and fair and stable wages for bakery workers

Frequently asked questions

24 Karat Bakery is a worker- and community-owned cooperative. That means customers, neighbors, and supporters can become owners, not just shoppers. Community ownership helps us keep baking jobs local and fair, invest in quality ingredients and craft, and grow without corporate control.

As a Community Member, you receive: One vote in community-level co-op decisions, a voice in the future of the bakery, invitations to member events and meetings, eligibility for patronage distributions (if declared), and the pride of supporting a worker-owned local bakery. Ownership is about participation and stewardship, not speculation.

We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location.

To be clear and transparent: It is NOT a stock purchase, NOT a guaranteed financial return, NOT a short-term investment, and NOT transferable or resellable. Community ownership is membership equity governed by our bylaws.

One-time ownership contribution: $100. One member = one vote. Additional contributions do not increase voting power. Contributions are recorded as member equity.

Complete the ownership contribution through our website. You'll receive a welcome email and membership materials. Your membership becomes active once your contribution is received and the membership agreement is acknowledged.

You can also sign up at our bakery or at farmers markets and community events (after we're open!). Look for the "Become an Owner" sign or ask a team member.

Community ownership contributions are membership equity in 24 Karat Bakery Co-op. They are not deposits, donations, or securities, and do not guarantee financial returns. Ownership rights and responsibilities are governed by the co-op's bylaws.

Email us at: hello@24karatbakery.com. We're happy to explain how co-op ownership works.

ABOUT 24 KARAT BAKERY

At 24 Karat Bakery, we bring together a fresh artisan bakery and a worker- and community-owned co-op under one roof. We bake breads, pastries, and coffee daily, provide a permanent space for local food producers to sell their goods, and offer shared ownership that empowers our neighbors to grow with us.

Bring 24 Karat to Your Community

We aren't a traditional chain; we're a cooperative. Our goal is to seed locally owned 24 Karat Bakeries across Chicago and beyond—run by the people, for the people. Are you ready to lead the charge?