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    Au Levain

    4.5 (49 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    Pistachio Doughnut and Chocolate Croissant

    Tasty sausage egg muffin sandwich, bread was soft and warm. Flavorful sausage and can't ever go wrong with caramelized onions. Delicious lavender latte. Customer service can work on greeting everyone the same, so they can genuinely feel "welcome in."

    Raspberry almond croissant
    Renee P.

    I had this bakery saved after having an amazingly delish pastry from them at the apple fest last year, and was so happy to finally get to try them this weekend! Very cute ambiance inside, there were plenty of people sitting and enjoying their food and drinks with friends. Service was friendly and quick. We got the sausage and egg English muffin sandwich and raspberry almond croissant. The sandwich was solid, although I feel like could have had some added spice. The real star was the croissant - it was so buttery and flaky while at the same time not feeling too heavy. Can't wait until our next visit to try the rest of the pastries - the cinnamon rolls and babkas were as big as my head!

    Mortadella
    Olivia B.

    I was excited for my first visit to Au Levain after awaiting their arrival on Lincoln Ave!! I've followed them on instagram and their pastries have looked so good, but I wasn't expecting the interior to be so large and cute, too!! My friend and I each had a specialty latte (there were a couple to pick from) which were definitely tasty. My only feedback is it would've been nice if they'd stirred them, instead it was very much syrup/milk on the bottom half and espresso on the top half, needing a good mix. The pastries were both spectacular. I was surprised to see an entire menu of breakfast and lunch items, also! The interior was absolutely adorable, though I will mention it got quite loud! I'm glad to see a local business is booming, but keep the noise level in mind as you map out who you'll be spending time with here.

    Coffee and cozy vibes all around.
    John T.

    Good pastries, great ambiance overall. Parking is plentiful in the area if that matters. Definitely a nice little place to sit and enjoy pastries and coffees - except that it's probably a little too popular these days with waves of business coming in every 20 minutes or so on the weekend.

    Breakfast wrap
    Brie G.

    I love that Au Levain has a permanent storefront now! This store is full of light and is a space I could spend a few hours in. I popped in on a sunny winter day and did all but curl up in the sunshine after enjoying my breakfast wrap. It was so good! I loved the presentation and that they automatically included sour cream and two salsas. Thank you for using real dishes! The breakfast wrap was beautifully balanced. I got a little bit of everything in each bite. Bacon, egg, cheese, hash brown, avocado...it was really lovely. I am so excited to go back soon to try more menu options and a latte! Parking is paid on Lincoln, but if you just go on any of the side streets you'll likely find free non-permit parking.

    Alice W.

    From the outside you might think: Au great another French place. I bet they have 8$ croissants or some shit. But then by the time you actually came in you'd piss yourself on purpose for not coming in sooner. Au levain is owned by angel chavez who is the pastry chef of bistro champagne. And while yeah there are croissants he also brings way more creative items to the table that makes this my favorite. Corned beef croissants anyone ?? Additional items have included conchas, paczki but you really have to keep an eye on the menu that changes every week. I'll be back and I'm happy to support and have another Hispanic owned business in the neighborhood.

    Ryan S.

    This place of course has delicious baked goods, but did you know it also has a great brunch? I recommend the chilaquiles and coffee! Occasionally they will also do special bakery releases. I got the egg nog cheesecake last winter and it was delicious! Parking is easy down the side street.

    Strawberry French toast
    Jim D.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this breakfast. Sandwich was good but admittedly doesn't rank against Chicago's best. What does rank as the new best cookie in the fucking city is the "crookie". My simple mind is under the impression that is simply a melted cookie atop a croissant but regardless of the method this thing is magical. Quiche was damn near perfect. The fact that is was served with a salad gave you an amalgam of textures.

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    Andrew W.

    This is a new trendy baker in the North Center neighborhood on Lincoln Avenue. There is a lot to like about this place, but some things that need improvement or I wish would change. I've visited twice and on my two trips I got a hot latte (they brew Sparrow Coffee), a babka (my first visit) and their breakfast warp. (My second visit). The Pros: The quality of the food is excellent, at least their baked goods are. The babka I bought on my first visit was delicious, even after a walk and car ride home in the cold weather. I felt for the price, seven dollars, it was good value, given its size. The breakfast wrap that I ordered was good, but excellent. The ingredients were fresh and yummy, but a bit on the small size for the price. They have good coffee. Sparrow is very good coffee and it was nice to find it so close to home. The latte itself was good, not great. They have a good atmosphere. The place is laid back and I didn't get any air of pretentiousness. The Cons: First, it's expensive and I question the value of a seven dollar croissant. I have not tried the croissant yet, but I want to in the future to see if it's worth it. Second, once they run out of something, they don't make any more. The first time I went I got there around 11:00 am and they were already out of croissants. While I liked my babka a lot, that was not what I wanted to order. Third, they don't have ice coffee drinks. I wanted an iced latte, but all they had was a hot one. Not a deal breaker, but it left me surprised and disappointed. Lastly, service was good, not great. On first trip, the person who helped me seem anxious, stressed and curt. On my second trip the staff member who help was nice, but not exceptional. Overall, all service average out to be good. In sum, this is a very good bakery and I look forward to trying more of their pastries and savoy breakfast dishes. It is place you should visit. However, I wish they had iced coffee drinks, would make their pastries bigger (to justify the price) and make more of what they sell so I don't have to get there super early just to buy a croissant.

    Chocolate Croissant

    Delicious. The pan au chocolat tasted like a pastry in Europe. Sandwiches were served on lovely hand thrown pottery plates/baskets. Great coffee shop energy.

    Haley K.

    The staff was nice and helpful. Quite a bit of seating too! My crookie was warm and delicious.

    Chorizo, egg and kale wrap, with a chocolate pistachio croissant, scrumptious!
    Stephanie C.

    Au Levain is a welcomed cafe to the neighborhood. The croissant was next level delicious and the breakfast wrap was tasty. I had a small coffee and it was excellent. The space is minimal and it's basically counter service. The staff were friendly and the owner was present. I think it was a little pricey, $27 for a pastry, wrap and coffee with a tip. High quality food and a quiet atmosphere makes it worth the splurge.

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    Delicious authentic french croissants. Nice people and generous size! Ran into them at a pop up market so I can't speak to actual location.

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