La Boulangerie & Co Wilson

The Caribbean tart is delicious! Passionfruit, coconut and pineapple blended into this delicious smooth and creamy tart. Iced latte and avocado toast were also a hit. Highly recommended if you’re in the area.

This is genuinely one of the best bakeries in Chicago. I'm very picky about my croissants and very rarely get them because it's so hard to find a good one, especially pain au chocolat. Look no further than La Boulangerie — they're so authentic and fresh. The chocolate one specifically is divine. This was the first place I came to after a trip to Paris and felt transported back there by the pastries. Couldn't recommend enough. It's attached to the private French high school, so you'll often see students and teachers come in as well as locals who speak French, and it's so fun to go to a cafe in Chicago and hear people converse with staff in French. It's also a great place to work, catch up with friends and enjoy the outdoor patio when it's warm out.

Had a latte and a croissant that made me feel like I was in France. The pear & brie sandwich was good but a bit overpriced. Can’t wait to try more french pastries, jams, and other goodies the next time I visit!

I recently visited a charming French bakery and was blown away by their avocado toast and egg croissant. The avocado toast was a perfect blend of creamy avocado, a perfectly cooked egg, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. The bread was fresh and toasted to perfection, adding a satisfying crunch. The egg croissant was equally impressive. Flaky and buttery, it was filled with a generous portion of fluffy scrambled eggs, making each bite indulgent yet comforting. The balance of textures and the freshness of the ingredients truly set this bakery apart. If you're looking for a delicious brunch spot, this bakery is a must-visit

The bread alone is worth standing in line for! Always fresh and authentic, you can't miss with any of them. The pastries are great and the Macrons are the real deal. The service can be slow because they are always understaffed. But do support them and save room for dessert!

My sincere recommendation. French cuisine. Delicious like in France. Large selection of pastries.

I love this bakery but service was disappointing. It’s 4pm on a weekday and I was told I can’t sit on the lobby to eat my sweet treat, they did designated me to another location to sit but I was already mid way eating my sweet treat. So I decide to just to leave with my toddler. Bakery doesn’t close till 5:30 pm why is there a restriction on the lobby seating ? I won’t be return to this location. I was tired and 8 months pregnant with a toddler I just wanted an easy seating area to just eat a sweet treat with my kid.

I as of the last years. Discovered this place , my first visit was wonderful. Unfortunately, every time after that has been MID at best. In these challenging economic times, I get it, prices are high, with that said . I don't feel as if I'm already paying the price that is given that I should be made to feel as if staff is doing me a favor. I went yesterday July the 3rd, for an avocado toast, I asked for a scramble egg. I was told it's store policy that they don't do scramble eggs because "they take too long" That was what I was told with a straight face . If the costumer service was better that wouldn't have been so bad , but as I stated earlier, depending on who is working it's as if the staff has to be treated like royalty in order to simply get mediocre services. It's a shame , I really wanted to have this place to come too I've taken several of my friends to enjoy some of their pastries as well , I found a place In Lincoln square that has no objections to making scrambled eggs, I'll be more than delighted to spend my money there.

What happend to this place i stop by few times looking for the cheesecake they used to make no luck...... Then I noticed they don't make crepes any more?? Well I order ham butter sandwich and a cappuchino i also noticed is not more male workers haaaaaa

I loveeee La Boulangerie. I actually first discovered this spot through their booth at the Horner Park Farmers Market. Lo and behold, I drove past one day, recognized the name, and immediately pulled over to run in and get some pastries! In my eyes, they're most well known for their croissants -- and the ham and cheese and almond ones are my FAVEEEE. They also have plain, chocolate, and this fun wheel croissant I added a photo of! But on top of that, they have a bunch of other items here: fresh-baked loaves of bread, a bunch of different macaron flavors, espresso drinks, other pastries, and even a bunch of various imported packaged goods like jams, cookies, and other products. Definitely recommend you stop in for a croissant and some other yummy treats!

Just on the outskirts of Lincoln Square, this is one of the cutest bakeries west of the brown line. Whenever I go to bakeries, I always have choice paralysis because I lowkey want everything. Luckily the cashier could tell and immediately starting slinging recs like nobody's business and it wasn't long before I was munching on a croissant filled with chocolate mousse. MmmMmmMmm. I decided to hang out and eat it there because the inside is super cozy and filled with seating that makes it a people-watcher's dream come true. The fresh bread also smelled amazing, and I'll be going back soon to try it

La Boulangerie is a nice little French cafe for quick bites, coffee, and pastries. Parking wasn't easy but was not too difficult either compared to some other areas of Chicago. It's not located along very busy streets, and the walk is fairly nice in the afternoon. I had their iced latte, almond croissant, and lox and arugula salad. The iced latte was a tad bitter and eventually became watery from ice, not too flavorful compared to some other places that I've tried. Their almond croissant was good and boasted a luscious interior. It was not overly crispy and flaky, but it also wasn't flat either - the perfect balance between both. The lox and arugula salad was a tad bit skimpy, but their sauces were quite powerful. Their darker sauce tasted like fig / date / plums, sour but super sweet. The lighter sauce was also strong and mustardy. While the sauces weren't fully used for salads, they were a good dip for the baguette slices on the side. Outside of the decor, the environment is very relaxing and feature a variety of lighter colors and plants, making it an excellent environment for casual meetups or work. May return in the future to try some other items!

4:30 pm and they're still open - Nirvana! The staff speaks French, the clientele is speaking French. What more can I ask for? How about lavender coffee, that perfect fusion of flower petals and coffee you can taste starting with the froth. My Friday is made. I had the financier. A more buttery version of madeleine top with almonds, an hour before closing - still amazing. Yes, it's more buttery. Took home an almond and chocolate croissant baked at 300 for 10 minutes- Nirvana!

We arrived here on a Saturday morning around 11 during our visit to Chicago in a quest to have their Crookie (croissant baked with chocolate chip cookies within and on top). Luckily, we were able to grab their last one and it was delectable! (be sure to ask them to heat it). Their macarons were pretty good too. Decent amount of seating. Looking forward to stopping by next time we're in the Windy City.

I love this bakery! Favorite place to get a croissant breakfast sandwich! All their baked goods an are so delicious as well!

A delightful little spot in Ravenswood with delicious breads and French bakery items. Always hard to park here but easy to find seating indoors or out.

I visited La Boulangerie while in Chicago for work. I went during lunch and it was a bit of crowd. The restaurant isn't that big, so it can be a little tight with a lot of people. They do have a few tables, where people can sit and dine. Even with the crowd, they moved pretty swiftly to get people's orders taken, prepared, and ready for them to pick up. I ordered the turkey and bacon sandwich and it was delicious. The bread tasted fresh and the turkey seemed to be good quality. I also enjoyed the chipotle sauce that came on it. I enjoyed every bite of this sandwich. Although, I didn't eat it all for lunch, I was able to take some for dinner. I highly recommend this place, if you're looking for a good, local spot in Chicago!

I've been wanting to try this place for the past 2 years after seeing them at the Christmas market. I was highly disappointed with the pastry selection and the service was below par. There was a wait and the barista did not friendly approach customers. This was an anticlimactic experience. They also expect you to wash out your dishes.

Had the avocado toast. Generous with excellent bread. There is no printed menu so if you have trouble reading the signage you have to ask. Menu is available online.

I had high expectations but the overall rating is true. We showed up on a Sunday at noon and, while there were still a number of options, it seemed like none were fresh. We had a bread pudding, croissant wheel with raisins, a plain pinwheel, and a cheddar jalapeno scone. The bread pudding was very good and moist albeit cold as it was probably kept in the fridge, the croissants were ok even though I had better, but the scone was very hard and dry. Even if all these were made that morning, they would've been fresh enough at noon. I doubt they were from the same day.

I've tried some of the macarons and croissants during the Christmas Market over the past few years but this was my first time going to their bakery. We got sucked in by the viral cookie croissant. We had to go to Chicago from the burbs already so we figured it was the perfect time. The croissant was delicious and you can see them making everything fresh, in small batches. Of course we didn't limit ourselves to the cookie croissant. We loaded up on other goodies as well including the bread pudding, chocolate croissants, Caribbean tart, chocolate tart, and an eclair. Everything was delicious and our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. The chocolate tart was a very rich so we only ate half and the bread pudding could be a meal of its own. We didn't get macarons this time but I've had them in the past and they are just as good as everything else. Can't wait to go back.

My favorite almond croissant in the city! (Logan Square location, too) Not too sweet, light and airy with just the right crisp, and baked to perfection.

I have been eating at this place for years and typically I spend $60 for breakfast for 2. We have always ordered breakfast sandwiches here and substituted baguette since we don't care for croissants, but today, the rude cashier with attitude informed us that they no longer offer that and we pay $1.5 extra for it. So a croissants costs $5 and 2 small 6 inch slices of baguette costs $6.5? Wow. Pretty disgusted and I must say greedy of this establishment charging $1.5 extra for a sandwich that already cost $12 and nothing in it but some ham, egg and cheese. Also the cashier told me that the system recognizes my credit card and I will automatically get my points/credit to my account, but I never got a receipt for spending $65 today neither my points. This place has some serious service issues and pretty rude staff that should not be in service business.

So glad we finally went to here, just two blocks from home! The croissants were perfect - buttery and flaky. The coffee is great. Love having La Boulangerie in the neighborhood!

The Parisian sandwich at La Boulangerie is one of the best sandwiches in the neighborhood. A classic, with ham, swiss, butter, and cornichons on a fresh baguette. It is often busy, but the service is friendly and quick. Have also had breakfast sandwiches, cookies, and other baked goods which were all outstanding.

Excellent croissants. Mediocre bread pudding. Coffee is good. My weakness is the ham and cheese croissants and they tend to run out.....so not just me. Had a croissant sandwich with lox and it was good. Not sure I'd make the trek for it. Definitely making the trek for their croissants.

I got to visit this beautiful bakery in Ravenswood. I ordered a box of macaroons, and the flavors that I chose were mango, coconut, chocolate, pistachio, peanut butter, jelly, red, velvet, and vanilla. I also got cheddar, chipotle, scone, which was savory! I got a Matcha latte with almond milk that was amazing just the right amount of sweetness. The service is a little slow, but that's because they make everything very fresh for you and heat everything up for you the seating and ambience is like a Starbucks, overall this is a cute little place to have a little snack and coffee. Their bread that they make is very fresh. I hope you get to check them out.

A bit of France tucked into Ravenswood is a nice stop. From the start with the seating outside neatly decorated and enter with delicate patisseries. The macrons were so delicate and airy that they were like eating cotton candy with a filling. Their flavors were bold yet not overpowering. The almond croissant had a mild flavor, surrounded by a buttery-flaky croissant. A canelé Bordeaux is not often found, but a treat when ever they are. Such a treat, even when the rum flavor was not there.

I discovered this place's amazing pastries at the Wrigleyville Christkindlmarket last year where I first tried their Raspberry Roll. When I found out about their physical bakery location, I made a mental note to stop in and try them again. The Crème Brulee Roll was not quite as good as the Raspberry, but it was still delicious. These don't come cheap as they're $12 each, but they are a nice occasional indulgence. We also picked up a fresh loaf of bread while we were there that they sliced for us. Can't wait to indulge in another one of their Raspberry Rolls!

Went to the one in Downtown Chicago. November '23. Beautiful space with some many pastries to chose from you can get lost. The service is great very knowledgeable people working there and very friendly. Got so many cookies and croissants. Ahhh the chocolate stuffed. I miss you.

Stale croissants that hurt my teeth. They had a booth at the farmer's market and the merchant who sold us the chocolate croissants swindled my boyfriend and I into buying more than we had intended in order to get rid of bad croissants. We did not realize they were spoiled until we had walked away and taken a bite. After having been to Paris the week before, it was a huge disappointment that resulted in sore gums and wasted money. This is bad quality bread masquerading as high-class Parisian delicacies.

The food is amazing but expensive and if you order anything that's not pre-prepared it will take FOREVER.

4.5 They are pricey and they are slow but, damn, I haven't had a pain au chocolat that good in a long time. Also very very good coffee. The macarons are goddamn delightful. The quiche is a bit on the eggy side and even after nine minutes in the oven is such a large portion that it still isn't quite warm enough--but formidable nonetheless. Pay. And wait. And enjoy.

Great fare, but too pricey. You're not in the Gold Coast. French food and cafes are grossly underrepresented in Chicago. So, overpricing tarts, coffee, sandwiches takes away the wonders of this Gem in Ravenswood. Come on guys.

Delicious pastries! I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to try several items from La Boulangerie in one visit, and they were all great! I tried a handful of more dessert-oriented items, regular bakery items, and a baguette. A lot of places selling baked goods around Chicago like to sell pastries that are stale or a few days old, but these were all fresh and full of flavor. Very traditional style. The cafe itself has a very calming and airy atmosphere, great to study or work. I don't remember the name of the person who helped me but they had a great smile and really made the visit.

Limited street parking, a single bike rack that is usually full, narrow aisles, almost always crazy busy, usually out of half the menu well before closing (especially on weekends), and the employees always seem perpetually confused (but they are super nice). Despite all these issues the quality is good and there really isn't anything comparable in the neighborhood. Absolutely worth a visit, but manage expectations accordingly.

Delicious french food, chocolate crossiant was amazing and fluffy. Seasonal strawberry matcha latte was a perfect sweet summer drink.

Love this place. It's my favorite meet up cafe w friends. Croissants are the best I've had. Macaroons are yummy. Ambiance is casual and comfy.

La Boulangerie is like having a corner of France in the Ravenswood neighborhood -- and I'm here for it! Delicious pastries, sandwiches, macaroons and more! I've tried the quiche, macaroons, Turkey club, ham and cheese croissant, spinach and feta croissant and chocolate croissant and everything has always been delicious and fresh. The service is friendly but not always as quick as they are almost always busy. I would suggest setting some time to visit snd making sure you're not in a rush. You can also order ahead, which is really helpful! The space is quaint with a handful of tables to enjoy your meal in the cafe or take to go. Any way you spin it, this is a great cafe and you should visit!

I've been trying to recreate that French vibe here in Chicagoland and although I haven't been to all of them - La Boulangerie somewhat achieves that!! Nestled in the Ravenswood neighborhood, this location is more convenient than the Logan Square location for me. They have great desserts, we've really enjoyed the macaroons - aside from being great eye candy, the flavors really pop and they're soft and moist inside while having a semi crispy outer coating. The lemon meringue is notable and has that refreshing lemon bar taste. My favorite is the Diplomat - which is their bread pudding. Warm this up for 10 seconds and pair it with some vanilla ice cream - it's soooo, so good. Now the croissants could use a little more chocolate filling and that comment goes for all of them (except for Porto's/So-Cal - that's a different review). The crepe with egg, ham and cheese with salad was a nice and light combo. You can watch through the window as they prepare it. I do plan to have their sandwiches next, especially the Parisian. Merci beau coup La Boulangerie for representin Pareeeee!!

A perfect spot for french baked goods. Quick service and delicious options. We love getting croissants, macrons, quiche, and the bread pudding. There is sometimes a long line, but it moves so quick. You can take everything to go or eat there. There's seating and it's just a cafe vibe. Highly recommend!

This place is so good their croissants and sandwiches are top tier. I just wish they were open longer than 5 minutes

Great pain au chocolat! It could use more chocolate, bit that might just be my personal preference. I would recommend going early to make sure you get the pastries you want.

really a 2.5-3 star used to be my favourite go-to french bakery in the city -- the macrons were always great and the flan and diplomate are still aces, but the entire vibe and food quality has really tanked over the past 2-3 years. every time i go now i think to myself, "why did i come back here" -- we no longer live in the neighbourhood and it's a good 30-40 minute walk. the space is a bit of a mess, the menu seems to be in the process of being remade (for some reason they now have like... flatbread pizza or something??), they changed one of their most popular sandwiches and removed a bunch of other options. so generally things are looking less french and more... i don't know, random breakfast foods. the service is never great anymore, super chaotic, workers seem to not really know thing when you ask them -- overheard someone today not able to say what "cassis" is for the cassis macaron. also overheard a number of inconsistent product availability comments. it's a shame. but i'll still drop in occasionally i imagine for the desserts and baked goods. i've given up on the sandwiches, and the croissants don't really taste as fresh as i recall from before.

I was going to a cassoulet dinner party and knew I wanted to bring some tarts to pair as dessert. I came in first thing on a Saturday morning and the cafe was bright and smelled incredible - the glass cases gleaming with beautifully-made baked goods and sweet treats! I ordered the Mon Cherie tart, the Lemon Meringue pie, and some caneles to bring to the dinner party, then ordered a coffee and chocolate croissant to enjoy in the cafe. Everything was fantastic! Service was top tier, the coffee and croissant were wonderful accompaniments to the gently falling snow on a quiet morning, and everyone at the dinner party RAVED about the desserts! They were the perfect finishing notes to a deeply savory cassoulet. I would absolutely come here again!

A little taste of France. The smell that greets you as you walk in the door will make your mouth water and will make you want to buy all the things. This time I got a chocolate croissant, an almond croissant, and the filled/dipped croissant roll. The chocolate croissant was the best of the three. Almond is always a hit or miss for me - this one was a miss - too much almond extract. The filled croissant roll was not at all what I expected and k probably won't get one again. Too much crème pâtissière and the raspberry coating tasted cheap. All this to say, the pastry was delightful. Beautifully flakey layers that still tasted good second day which is why I will absolutely return to try the other creations - bread, tartes, macarons, breakfast sandwiches....

I visit her about three times a week, and have seen it take a nosedive over the years. Here are the two things that make me so sad (knowing how good it once was): Service -- SO SLOW... I mean agonizingly slow. I waited 26 minutes in line on Sunday at 10 am and 12 minutes today, on a weekday at 9 am. And it's not like it's due to popularity; it's due to them just letting the line build. I've walked away more than dozen times when I see that line since I know it won't actually move at a normal pace. Today there were only two people in front of me and it still took that long. There are generally two employees in the kitchen area making sandwiches, and one (maybe two if you're lucky) in the front. Usually it's just one. That person will take an order, then start to fill it, one item at time, usually with their eyes downturned, turning around for several minutes to make drinks, and ignoring the line until the full order is done. In that time, the line builds and it's just people waiting. Then if you're lucky they'll acknowledge the next customer, but not until then. I know it's a French cafe and not Starbucks -- and I almost NEVER order a drink there because I know it takes 15 minutes -- but the transactions per hour at this place have to embarrassingly low and they would do so much better if they thought, even a little bit, about how to move people through faster so that they can actually have a leisurely, lovely time there and not just spend the whole time waiting in line. (For example, a separate line for bakery only items? A dedicated person to run the coffee machine? More than one person at the counter? Preorder at the door and then wait to pay while order is made?) Food -- generally good, but inconsistent and EXPENSIVE (e.g. sandwiches $11-16 and no side salad or bag of chips). Some days the bread is burnt on the ends and somedays its white and colorless. The baguettes have shrunk IN HALF over the years. Some days the croissants are perfect, and other days they're flat, the raisin ones not even held together in their spirals.

Still as amazing as ever. Had the mushroom quiche, a plain croissant and bought a baguette to go. Delish! My friends got sandwiches and those looked so good, gotta get one of those next time!

This place is ok, the pastries and viennoiseries are good, the bread is surprisingly mediocre (it's American good, but not even French average). I would give it an extra star if the staff didn't call pain au chocolat, "chocolate croissant", not all viennoiseries are croissants and they should know better. I'll still go back because there aren't a ton of other options.

Everything here is amazing! From the breads to the pastries to the macaroons, I have not had something I didn't enjoy. The breakfast croissants are my favorite...especially the ham one. The chocolate pastry is also one of my favorites. They have indoor seating and outdoor in the warmer months.

Food is great, the wait and the lack of organization behind the counter is something that should be worked on. We wanted to swing by for a quick bite this morning but so far we have been waiting 25 minutes for two crepes that cost about $14 each. We understand it's busy, but this is slightly frustrating..set the expectations with your customers if you're experiencing delays. We would've ordered other items this time around just because we weren't expecting to spend one hour here today. Someone was waiting for a to-go order for over 45 minutes. Hoping to re-visit soon and I hope they get a little more organized.

Good to have a nice bakery in Lincoln Square. It's hard to find a bakery that somewhat specializes in bread--usually when you look for a bakery, you end up with cupcakes and pies and stuff. I was especially glad that I came within an hour of closing (probably somewhat less than that) and they still had plenty of baguettes remaining. La Boulangerie has pastries, including delicious baguette, ciabatta, etc. They also sell a (small) variety of French items. I think I've been here once in the entire time they've been here--and I was here before they were--but I may stop by every once in a while now. However, I was pretty disappointed to place an online order (where on their site where it says in multiple places that curbside pickup is an available option) to arrive and be told that they stopped doing curbside. It's really disappointing to me that businesses that embraced curbside earlier in the pandemic are totally giving up this part of their business that can be so helpful for people who are disabled, have a kid in the car, can't find parking in a busy area, etc. She said she'd bring it out and she did, so perhaps they stop curbside pick up before a certain time on weekends... but this will keep my visits to La Boulangerie to a minimum.

Good things come to those who wait! The French pastries here are immaculate, the layers in their croissants go forever and ever. I didn't expect to have a French bakery so close to my apartment, what an amazing find! They do make things to order here so be patient but it's very much worth it. The croque monsieur is delicious, and each croissant from the regular to the almond are buttery and baked beautifully.

Food is solid, consistent. Bread is wonderful. I truly do not understand why a croissant breakfast sandwich costs $15 and also takes 20 minutes but whatever I guess. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone I care about because I don't want to bankrupt them and waste their entire morning.

Consistently wonderful sandwiches and pastries. Quite pricey but the freshness of the bread keeps me going back. There are usually enough seats to sit down and enjoy. Cute small place to get your food, also sells little snacks and jams that are delectable and unique as well.

Honestly had a really terrible experience today at this location. I ordered a too good to go order from here. When I went to pick it up which is suppose to be valued at $15 dollars worth of goods I mind I did not receive even a fraction of that worth. The staff helped a woman ahead of me who also had a too good to go order before me and loaded her bag with at least 5 croissants, a foccaisa bread, a few other goods, and a whole French bread. When the other staff member fulfilled my order they gave me a single muffin and part of a foccaia bread. No where the amount they gave this woman ahead of me.

Rainy day walk brought us here to pick up some pastries to go. It was *crowded* but it was a Saturday morning. We ordered a few croissants (spinach & feta, ham & cheese, almond) -- all were delicious! Aside from the wait in line, service was fast and friendly!