Springfield's Favorite Since Day One

Every bite tastes like
someone actually cares

From our oven to your table — handmade breads, flaky pastries, and comfort-food meals prepared with the same warmth you'd find at a family kitchen. No shortcuts, no rush, just real food.

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Fresh Baked Daily
100% Homemade
Local Ingredients
Fresh artisan bread and pastries on a rustic wooden table
Golden flaky croissants fresh from the oven
Steaming cup of coffee beside fresh pastries

Made From Scratch

Every loaf, pastry, and pie starts with simple ingredients and honest effort. We mix, fold, proof, and bake — nothing pre-made ever crosses our counter.

Local & Seasonal

We source from Springfield-area farms and suppliers whenever possible. Our menu shifts with the seasons so you always taste what's at its peak.

Community Heart

More than a restaurant — we're a gathering place. Live music nights, community boards, and a door that's always open to neighbors.

Warm interior of Mcl Restaurant and Bakery with wooden counters and hanging lights
Baker's hands dusting flour on fresh bread
Est. Springfield, IL
Our Story

Built on the belief that
good food brings people together

Mcl Restaurant and Bakery started with a simple idea: what if a neighborhood place could offer food that actually tastes homemade? Not frozen, not rushed — just properly made, from ingredients you can pronounce.

Our bakers arrive before dawn every day. Our kitchen crew sources local whenever it makes sense. And our dining room is designed to feel like somewhere you'd actually want to linger — whether that's a quick coffee on a Tuesday morning or a leisurely dinner with friends on a Saturday night.

We're proud to be a part of Springfield. Every loaf we bake and every meal we serve is an invitation to slow down and enjoy something made with real care.

With gratitude,
The Mcl Team

Plan Your Visit

We'd love to
welcome you

Address

101 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702

Phone

217-788-6513

Hours

Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Have a question or
want to place an order?

Drop us a line and we'll get back to you as soon as we can — usually before our next batch comes out of the oven.

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