Lost Larson (Wicker Park)
Bakery · Wicker Park
2140 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Highlights
Scandinavian bakery known for cardamom buns and almond croissants
Scandinavian bakery known for cardamom buns and almond croissants
"This is one of our favorite bakeries in the city. Lost Larson gets bragging rights not just because they take the extra step to mill their own flour (which is cool) but also because they make incredible breads, sandwiches, and pastries. Their breakfast sandwich is an equilateral triangle of flavor, harmoniously balancing fluffy English muffins, scrambled eggs, and a robust sausage patty. The Earl Grey and citrus sugar on top of an airy afternoon bun will inadvertently cause you to stick your pinky out and start calling crackers “biscuits.” From the house-milled flour to the flavored sugar, Lost Larson's attention to detail makes it worth adding a 7am croissant alarm to your already existing line-up of 6:45, 6:50, and 6:55am ones." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor
"Lost Larson is offering its fantastic baked goods for pickup and delivery. You can also pre-order." - adrian kane
"Lost Larson gets bragging rights not just because they take the extra step to mill their own flour (which is cool) but also because they make incredible breads, sandwiches, and pastries. The pastry case is stuffed with what looks like all 10 weeks’ worth of The Great British Baking Show’s technical challenges. There are delicate tarts, cardamom buns, and plenty of savory croissants and scones. The must-order is an airy afternoon bun—the Earl Grey and citrus sugar on top will inadvertently cause you to start calling cookies “biscuits.”" - veda kilaru, john ringor
"Lost Larson’s whole wheat croissant would be a lethal poker player—you can’t guess what’s going on behind its glistening exterior. But this Chicago bakery has achieved pastry perfection. Breaking it open unleashes a crackle, revealing an immaculate honeycomb structure. It has the ideal flake-to-fluff ratio, so you won’t need an army of vacuums afterward." - anne cruz
"A bakery praised for its Nordic-inspired offerings, particularly cardamom buns and other spiced laminated goods that emphasize a rustic yet refined Scandinavian pastry tradition." - Regan Stephens
