{"id":967,"date":"2025-02-28T07:57:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T13:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/people\/lydias-by-sugar-and-slice-bakery-in-st-charles-first-look-at-new-bar-and-restaurant-17641938\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T10:44:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T10:44:39","slug":"lydias-by-sugar-and-slice-bakery-in-st-charles-first-look-at-new-bar-and-restaurant-17641938","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/people-2\/lydias-by-sugar-and-slice-bakery-in-st-charles-first-look-at-new-bar-and-restaurant-17641938\/","title":{"rendered":"Lydia\u2019s by Sugar & Slice Bakery in St. Charles: first look at new bar and restaurant"},"content":{"rendered":"

A popular Main Street St. Charles bakery has expanded to a second location, bringing a stronger focus on savory food items and introducing a brand-new bar program. Lydia\u2019s by Sugar & Slice Bakery<\/a>, now open at 1735 S. River Road, Suite 190, in St. Charles offers an inviting space for guests to enjoy handcrafted pastries, plated desserts and unique cocktails. \n<\/p>

Lydia Allen, owner of Sugar & Slice Bakery, has been ready for expansion for quite some time. \u201cOur original space is less than 1,000 square feet, and we outgrew it about a year after opening,\u201d Allen said of her first business that opened in late 2019. \u201cI had always wanted to do coffee and cocktails with desserts \u2013 there was nothing like that in St. Charles.\u201d \n<\/p>

After years of searching, the right space finally appeared. \u201cI looked at this location a year ago, and as soon as I walked in, I got goosebumps. I knew immediately this was the one,\u201d she said. The new 5,800-square-foot venue allows for a full bakery, a larger front-of-house area and a more efficient kitchen. \u201cNow we bake for [the] Main Street [location] here too, which makes everything faster and of better quality.\u201d \n<\/p>

Lydia\u2019s offers a selection of Sugar & Slice\u2019s popular baked goods, along with an expanded menu of breakfast and savory items. \u201cWe have scones, savory brioche, and we\u2019re going to add bar snacks like Buffalo chicken dip, candied bacon and marinated olives in mid-March,\u201d Allen shared. Weekend brunch will also be a highlight, featuring dishes like brioche breakfast sandwiches, cinnamon roll French toast, and biscuits and gravy made with the bakery\u2019s signature scones. Lydia\u2019s will also showcase plated desserts such as cheesecakes, pies and specialty cakes, with an ever-rotating selection posted daily on social media.<\/span> <\/p>

The new bar program features coffee, cocktails and mocktails, including a lineup of dessert-inspired martinis. \u201cOur Key Lime Pie Martini tastes just like our key lime pie \u2013 we came up with it on a whim,\u201d Allen said. \u201cWe\u2019re also launching coffee and martini flights.\u201d \n<\/p>

Other standout drinks include boozy coffees, classic cocktails and a small but curated wine selection. \u201cEverything is made in-house, from simple syrups to macarons \u2013 no frozen doughs here,\u201d she added. \n<\/p>

Designed to be a welcoming and stylish escape, Lydia\u2019s features an open, airy layout with floral wallpaper, colorful decor and will soon have gold bakery cases. \u201cWhen you\u2019re sitting at the bar, you feel like you\u2019re at a bar, and when you\u2019re at the bakery case, you feel like you\u2019re in a bakery,\u201d Allen explained. \n<\/p>

The new location aims to be a comfortable gathering spot for all ages. \u201cWe\u2019ve created a late-night space where anyone can come in alone or with friends and feel safe,\u201d she said. \u201cNo judgment on whether you\u2019re drinking coffee or a cocktail \u2013 just a laid-back, visually appealing space.\u201d \n<\/p>

As the bakery settles into its new home, Allen is planning for additional features, including live music in the spring, a patio out front with several tables, and themed events like trivia nights. Monday nights are designated as industry night, offering a 20% discount from 5 p.m. to close. \n<\/p>

Lydia\u2019s by Sugar & Slice is open Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Wednesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The bakery is closed on Tuesdays. For updates on rotating desserts and special events, follow Lydia\u2019s on social media. \n<\/p> Check out the slideshow below for a first look at the new space.

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Assortment of treats and cocktails Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Assorted macarons Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Owner Lydia Allen Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Savory items include an Everything-cheddar brioche and a bacon-cheddar scone. Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Dani’s Mojito Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Samoa brioche Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Chocolate chip cookies Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Raspberry sour cream pie Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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The blueberry scone is one of the most popular items. Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Cappuccino flight Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Espresso martini Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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