What began as a neighborhood specialty market is entering a new chapter. This November, Moody’s Market is evolving into Moody’s Cake & Wine, a refreshed concept from longtime friends and co-owners Mollie Mettelka and Melissa Korth, centered on house-made cakes, curated wines and community driven experiences. Situated at 2755 W. Belmont Ave. in Avondale, Moody’s expands on its original location by highlighting customer favorites including a larger focus on online ordering, curated private events, and custom cake and pastry production.
Since opening Moody’s Market as a multi-concept specialty shop in August 2025, Mettelka and Korth quickly saw custom cake orders, online retail, and curated wines become their breakout offerings. This next chapter of Moody’s directly answers neighborhood demand while showcasing the duo’s complementary strengths. Combining Mettelka’s extensive pastry background with Korth’s hospitality expertise, Moody’s Cake & Wine offers a neighborhood destination for guests to discover a new dessert, find a favorite bottle or gather with friends. The refreshed business model also creates more room for production and private events while making everyday favorites easier to order online.
“We’ve always believed that the best experiences happen when people come together over something they love,” said co-owners Mollie Mettelka and Melissa Korth. “For us, that’s cake and wine. We wanted to create a space where guests can stop for a slice, discover a new bottle or simply spend time with friends. Moody’s Cake & Wine is truly a reflection of what our community has helped us become.”
The spark for the new concept came during a casual afternoon when Mettelka and Korth enjoyed a friendly catch-up over a slice of cake and a glass of wine, instantly realizing it was a ritual worth sharing. That epiphany inspired the shop’s signature Cake & Wine Happy Hour, hosted every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. For $13, guests can enjoy a slice of the featured cake of the day paired with a glass of hand-selected house red or white wine, with non-alcoholic pours also available.
At the heart of Moody’s Cake & Wine is a rotating selection of homemade cakes, pastries and desserts available by the slice, as whole cakes and through custom orders. Guided by Mettelka’s pastry expertise, the dessert program balances timeless favorites with seasonal flavors and combinations. Standouts include the signature European-inspired Carrot Cake, alongside an expanding selection of desserts such as a Salted Caramel Tiramisu and Chocolate Mousse, and gluten-free options integrated throughout the menu. Alongside custom creations, guests can now take advantage of a streamlined online ordering experience for standard cakes, pastries and desserts, making it easier to preorder favorites for pickup. Custom cake orders will also remain an important part of the business, with preorder pickups available by appointment outside regular storefront hours.
Complementing the cake selection is an approachable wine program, featuring curated bottles across a range of varietals and price points, alongside rotating house red and white wines. Designed to make wine discovery accessible, the lineup welcomes both seasoned enthusiasts and casual drinkers looking to discover a new favorite. Guests can also explore Moody’s Wine Club, which offers curated monthly bottle packages and specialty selections that extend the experience beyond the shop.
Community connection remains central to the Moody's brand, with the refreshed space placing greater emphasis on private rentals and gatherings. Available during the week and on weekends, the space can accommodate birthdays, celebrations, casual get-togethers and community events, with opportunities for customized experiences such as pastry decorating workshops and guided wine tastings. Public programming will continue through monthly wine tastings, live music nights, decorating workshops and seasonal events, with additional holiday programming planned throughout November and December. For the holiday season, Moody’s will also offer special online gift card promotions and discounts on December events in recognition of Small Business Saturday.
For Mettelka and Korth, Moody’s Cake & Wine is a natural next step for a business shaped by its community. Whether stopping in for a slice of cake, picking up a custom order, discovering a new bottle or gathering with friends, guests are invited to make Moody’s their neighborhood destination for cake, wine and connection.
Regular storefront hours are Thursday through Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m., with online ordering available for cakes, pastries and desserts. For more information on Moody’s Cake & Wine, custom cake orders and upcoming events please visit the website www.moodyscake.com or follow along on social media @moodyschicago.
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What began as a neighborhood specialty market is entering a new chapter. This November, Moody’s Market is evolving into Moody’s Cake & Wine, a refreshed concept from longtime friends and co-owners Mollie Mettelka and Melissa Korth, centered on house-made cakes, curated wines and community driven experiences. Situated at 2755 W. Belmont Ave. in Avondale, Moody’s expands on its original location by highlighting customer favorites including a larger focus on online ordering, curated private events, and custom cake and pastry production.
Since opening Moody’s Market as a multi-concept specialty shop in August 2025, Mettelka and Korth quickly saw custom cake orders, online retail, and curated wines become their breakout offerings. This next chapter of Moody’s directly answers neighborhood demand while showcasing the duo’s complementary strengths. Combining Mettelka’s extensive pastry background with Korth’s hospitality expertise, Moody’s Cake & Wine offers a neighborhood destination for guests to discover a new dessert, find a favorite bottle or gather with friends. The refreshed business model also creates more room for production and private events while making everyday favorites easier to order online.
“We’ve always believed that the best experiences happen when people come together over something they love,” said co-owners Mollie Mettelka and Melissa Korth. “For us, that’s cake and wine. We wanted to create a space where guests can stop for a slice, discover a new bottle or simply spend time with friends. Moody’s Cake & Wine is truly a reflection of what our community has helped us become.”
The spark for the new concept came during a casual afternoon when Mettelka and Korth enjoyed a friendly catch-up over a slice of cake and a glass of wine, instantly realizing it was a ritual worth sharing. That epiphany inspired the shop’s signature Cake & Wine Happy Hour, hosted every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. For $13, guests can enjoy a slice of the featured cake of the day paired with a glass of hand-selected house red or white wine, with non-alcoholic pours also available.
At the heart of Moody’s Cake & Wine is a rotating selection of homemade cakes, pastries and desserts available by the slice, as whole cakes and through custom orders. Guided by Mettelka’s pastry expertise, the dessert program balances timeless favorites with seasonal flavors and combinations. Standouts include the signature European-inspired Carrot Cake, alongside an expanding selection of desserts such as a Salted Caramel Tiramisu and Chocolate Mousse, and gluten-free options integrated throughout the menu. Alongside custom creations, guests can now take advantage of a streamlined online ordering experience for standard cakes, pastries and desserts, making it easier to preorder favorites for pickup. Custom cake orders will also remain an important part of the business, with preorder pickups available by appointment outside regular storefront hours.
Complementing the cake selection is an approachable wine program, featuring curated bottles across a range of varietals and price points, alongside rotating house red and white wines. Designed to make wine discovery accessible, the lineup welcomes both seasoned enthusiasts and casual drinkers looking to discover a new favorite. Guests can also explore Moody’s Wine Club, which offers curated monthly bottle packages and specialty selections that extend the experience beyond the shop.
Community connection remains central to the Moody's brand, with the refreshed space placing greater emphasis on private rentals and gatherings. Available during the week and on weekends, the space can accommodate birthdays, celebrations, casual get-togethers and community events, with opportunities for customized experiences such as pastry decorating workshops and guided wine tastings. Public programming will continue through monthly wine tastings, live music nights, decorating workshops and seasonal events, with additional holiday programming planned throughout November and December. For the holiday season, Moody’s will also offer special online gift card promotions and discounts on December events in recognition of Small Business Saturday.
For Mettelka and Korth, Moody’s Cake & Wine is a natural next step for a business shaped by its community. Whether stopping in for a slice of cake, picking up a custom order, discovering a new bottle or gathering with friends, guests are invited to make Moody’s their neighborhood destination for cake, wine and connection.
Regular storefront hours are Thursday through Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m., with online ordering available for cakes, pastries and desserts. For more information on Moody’s Cake & Wine, custom cake orders and upcoming events please visit the website www.moodyscake.com or follow along on social media @moodyschicago.
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