Loaf Lounge
Cafe · Logan Square
2934 N Milwaukee Ave Suite E, Chicago, IL 60618
Highlights
Bakery cafe with acclaimed sandwiches, pastries, and cake
Bakery cafe with acclaimed sandwiches, pastries, and cake
"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
"A full-service bakery-café celebrated for strong sandwiches, breads, desserts, and drinks, co-owned by pastry chef Sarah Mispagel-Lustbader, who consulted on Season 1 and created the show's chocolate cake; that cake is available for pickup or delivery but must be ordered in advance because the kitchen takes final orders at 3 p.m. and the café closes at 4 p.m." - Ashok Selvam
"Loaf Lounge co-owner and baker Sarah Mispagel served as a consultant for The Bear, and she made the decadent chocolate cake that the Beef’s pastry chef Marcus (Lionel Boyce) portrays preparing in Season 1. Whole cakes are available to order with advance notice, and slices are always served at the all-day cafe alongside sandwiches, rotating loaves of bread, and other sweet treats." - Ashok Selvam
"Logan Square bakery and sandwich shop Loaf Lounge is indeed charming, but attendance isn’t required to indulge in the carb-heavy delights of wife-and-husband team Sarah Mispagel (Sepia) and Ben Lustbader (Giant). Order sweet and savory pastries, top-notch cookies, and breakfast-y sandwiches via Toast. There’s also an underrated coffee program. And yes, you can order the cake from The Bear." - 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
