Del Sur Bakery, the Filipino-inspired pastry shop that has been drawing wraparound lines since its 2025 debut, is getting ready to spread out. The Lincoln Square favorite is expanding into the storefront next door and will briefly shut down in June for construction, with June 14 slated as the last day of service before the work begins. Owner Justin Lerias says the build-out is meant to cut down waits that have pushed to two hours, boost the number of pastries coming out of the oven, and add a bit of indoor seating.
According to Block Club Chicago, Del Sur will take over the neighboring storefronts that previously housed Siam Country Thai and Brew Camp. The landlord plans to knock out the partition so the spaces function as one larger bakery. Lerias told the outlet that the shop will close in June for construction and confirmed June 14 as the final service day before the remodel kicks off.
What the expansion will add
Lerias said the project will ramp up production by adding more ovens and prep space and will introduce "limited indoor seating set up like a living room" so customers can hang out with their pastries, Block Club Chicago reported. With the extra square footage, Del Sur also plans to host pop-ups for small, up-and-coming businesses. Lerias told the outlet that steady support from customers helped make the expansion possible in the first place.
Lines, demand, and what to expect
The bakery's runaway popularity has been well documented, with waits on busy mornings stretching as long as two hours. That crush of demand has been a theme since Del Sur shifted from pop-ups to a brick-and-mortar location. WBEZ and other outlets have chronicled the crowds and noted that food writers often advise fans to arrive early or visit on slower days to avoid the worst of the lines. The additional ovens, counter space, and production capacity tied to the expansion are intended to reduce sell-outs, speed up service, and lower the chances that anyone leaves empty-handed.
Timeline and what to watch
The temporary June closure, with June 14 as the last day before construction begins, is designed to give crews time to merge the two units and finish the build-out. Lerias has said the aim is for customers to enjoy the larger space by the end of summer. Earlier coverage that followed Del Sur's rise from Side Practice pop-ups to its Damen Avenue storefront helps explain how those lines got so long and why adding seating and production space is the next logical move. Eater Chicago detailed the bakery's early pop-up days and the initial neighborhood buzz.
For the latest on exact closure dates, pop-up plans, and reopening details, the bakery is directing customers to its official website and social media, asking fans to keep an eye on its Instagram for rollout news and special events. Once the work is done, the expansion promises more pastries, shorter waits, and a bit more breathing room at one of Lincoln Square's buzziest new spots.
