Light pink floral pattern with symmetrical petal shapes on a black background.

Umami From Scratch is the humble pursuit of Divs Ray, whose creations highlight flavors of the spice routes in bread, pastries, cakes and more.

Explore the Bakery

Umami Focaccia
from $29.00
Canelè
from $18.50

What’s latest at UFS

UFS voted BEST POPUP

We’re beyond thrilled to have been voted Best Pop-Up (Food & Drink) in the 2025 Chicago Reader Best of Chicago readers’ poll

Pastry Arts Magazine Feature

“The complex layering of flavors…create a masterful cohesion of sweet and savory cuisine.”
Pastry Arts Magazine

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Head to the bakery section, browse and follow along. Once you checkout, you will receive an email with pickup address (in Streeterville, Chicago) and instructions.

  • Umami From Scratch is fully vegetarian and nut free. Most items already include the variants, so make sure to explore the drop down properly. If you’re looking for vegan, dairy free, or gluten free versions of specific items, please email contact@umamifromscratch.com .

    That being said, if you have celiac disease or strong allergies/intolerance for dairy or gluten, we highly recommend to avoid as there’s a high probability of cross contamination.

  • Yes. The pricing varies across different products and associated volumes, just email contact@umamifromscratch.com

  • Yes. Email us to learn more about tea parties, brunch, or corporate events. Our minimum party size is 20.

  • No. However, for events/catering the pricing includes delivery and setup.

  • Since every order is unique and uses several speciality ingredients, we request at least 2 day notice. Once you place an order, every item is prepared and packaged within 2-4 hrs of pickup time.

Pink floral or snowflake pattern with symmetrical petal shapes radiating from the center against a black background.

Umami From Scratch is the humble pursuit
of Divs Ray, whose creations highlight flavors of the spice routes in bread, pastries, cakes,
and more.

Explore the Bakery

Umami Focaccia
from $29.00
Canelè
from $18.50

What’s latest at UFS

UFS voted Best Popup

We’re beyond thrilled to have been voted Best Pop-Up (Food & Drink) in the 2025 Chicago Reader Best of Chicago readers’ poll

Pastry Arts Magazine Feature

“The complex layering of flavors… create a masterful cohesion of sweet and savory cuisine”i.”

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Head to the bakery section, browse and follow along. Once you checkout, you will receive an email with pickup address (in Streeterville, Chicago) and instructions.

  • Umami From Scratch is fully vegetarian and nut free. Most items already include the variants, so make sure to explore the drop down properly. If you’re looking for vegan, dairy free, or gluten free versions of specific items, please email contact@umamifromscratch.com .

    That being said, if you have celiac disease or strong allergies/intolerance for dairy or gluten, we highly recommend to avoid as there’s a high probability of cross contamination.

  • Yes. The pricing varies across different products and associated volumes, just email contact@umamifromscratch.com

  • Yes. Email us to learn more about tea parties, brunch, or corporate events. Our minimum party size is 20.

  • No. However, for events/catering the pricing includes delivery and setup.

  • Since every order is unique and uses several speciality ingredients, we request at least 2 day notice. Once you place an order, every item is prepared and packaged within 2-4 hrs of pickup time.