Baking Tradition, Freshly Renewed:

The Village Bakery has been a cherished part of the Fox Lake community for years. As the new owners, we are honored to continue traditions while bringing our own passion for baking, quality ingredients, and exceptional service to every customer who walks through our doors.

Our Story

Our journey started long before we became The Village Bakery. For over a decade, we’ve poured our hearts into KTSKitchen, a home-based baking business that grew from a simple love of baking into a full-time passion.

Baking has always been a part of our lives. From an early age, I found joy in creating homemade treats and sharing them with family, friends, and the local community. My passion for baking took a more refined direction when I began experimenting with decorated sugar cookies, a craft that required patience, precision, and creativity. What started as simple holiday baking soon evolved into custom orders for special events, and as my skills grew, so did the demand for my creations.

From custom cakes to artisan pastries, every order from KTSKitchen was made with care, using high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Over the years, our home bakery flourished through word of mouth, one happy customer at a time. Now, we’re thrilled to take that same dedication and creativity and share it with even more people through The Village Bakery!

Our Commitment

At The Village Bakery, every loaf, pastry, and cake is made with care, using high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Our mission is simple:

Always fresh, always from scratch:

No shortcuts, just real, wholesome baking.

Locally sourced ingredients whenever possible:

Supporting our community, one ingredient at a time.

Customer happiness comes first:

Whether it’s your morning coffee and croissant or a custom cake for life’s biggest moments, we’re here to make it special.

Meet the Team

Behind every delicious bite is a dedicated team that puts love into their craft. From our skilled bakers to our front-of-house staff, we’re all here to make your day a little sweeter.

  • Katie and Matt Wicks

    OWNERS

  • Zuly Lizbeth

    GENERAL MANAGER

  • Grace Hanke

    BAKER

  • Jordyn Lichthardt

    DECORATOR

  • Mariah Christiansen

    SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING DIRECTOR

  • Jessi

    GUEST EXPERIENCE ASSOCIATE

  • Anna

    GUEST EXPERIENCE ASSOCIATE

  • Marianna

    GUEST EXPERIENCE ASSOCIATE

  • Juan

    BAKER

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