Loaf Lounge
Cafe · Logan Square
2934 N Milwaukee Ave Suite E, Chicago, IL 60618
Highlights
Loaf Lounge in Avondale whips up all-day, bread-centric sandwiches and pastries, including The Bear's famed chocolate cake and epic breakfast sammies.
Loaf Lounge in Avondale whips up all-day, bread-centric sandwiches and pastries, including The Bear's famed chocolate cake and epic breakfast sammies.
"A local spot recommended by Lerias for breakfast sandwiches, celebrated for its unique and delicious offerings." - Lisa Shames
"If you’ve never had a crush on a baked good, you will after trying anything at this cafe and bakery in Avondale—whether it’s a flaky bear claw topped with almonds or a fruit danish filled with rhubarb jam. Plus, their chocolate cake was one of the stars of season one of The Bear. And unlike some celebrities, we also like it in real life. The chocolatey combination of soft cake, ganache, and frosting is rich and sweet, and even with its multiple layers, never feels too dense. Oh yeah, the housemade English muffins and breads also helped score Loaf Lounge a spot on Chicago’s best sandwiches list. Breakfast sandwiches too." - veda kilaru, john ringor
"Loaf Lounge is a new bakery cafe in Avondale with baked goods from Sarah Mispagel (Sepia, Proxy). The breads are spectacular and power the sandwiches. The English muffins are wonderful. There are also cookies and other sweet treats. Then there’s that little matter of The Bear chocolate cake." - Ashok Selvam
"Loaf Lounge is operated by a husband-and-wife team with fine dining experience. Beyond the exquisite breads — which power the egg sandwiches and lunch offerings — Ben Lusbader and Sarah Mispagel-Lustbader nail the touches. Condiments like bacon jam pump flavor into the offerings. The coffee bar service is also wonderful providing Chicago more than the normal boring standards seen at chains. We haven’t even mentioned the sweets. Pro tip: Order cookies and cake slices to go." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"Every aspect of the sausage, egg, and cheese from Loaf Lounge is so perfectly executed, it's the platonic ideal of a breakfast sandwich. This Avondale bakery’s airy English muffin and bright herby mayo balance out the garlic maple sausage, egg, and melted American cheese. Seating is fairly limited in this small bakery and cafe, but whether you’re eating there or getting it to go, the sandwich will seize 100% of your attention the minute you take a bite. " - john ringor, veda kilaru
