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What a great authentic French bakery! Staff super friendly. Cappuccinos were delicious with great foam! Wished it had been served in mugs instead of paper cups. Pastries and sandwich were delicious. Wish I had seen cheese fridge before we ordered, I would have gotten cheese and a baguette. Next time!
What a cute place! They have a lot of great baked goods that are so flaky and fresh. They also have a wide array of breads to choose from and take home. The turkey panini was very delicious for a quick brunch stop. The coffee was meh and it is a little bit more pricey, but with baked goods like that and a very nice staff, I would definitely come back to try more of their baked pastries!
Everything here was absolutely fantastic. It was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly. The place was clean and there was ample and comfortable seating.
Very cute and busy French bakery! We got the pistachio hazelnut danish - AMAZING! The lemon pound cake was also very lemony and refreshing. We also got a pack of the madeleines, they felt a slight bit dry but tasty still. Coffee was amazing - I got a hot caramel latte. Perfect for the cold weather!
What drew me here was the fact that's it opens at 7 a.m & many people mentioned the fact that have quiche. Said quiche was pretty damn decent &!85 served its purpose. Not the best nor worse. I also indulged in pastries & they were in. Overall I was satisfied with my purchases but to rank it amongst the best in Chicago is a stretch. The chocolate inside the croissant was minuscule to say the least. Prices are on the higher side but again if you need something extremely early this will suffice
best french bakery in the city possibly the country!!!! staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and you can't miss with a single item. i love their pan au chocolate and cheese danish and HAVE to get sourdough loaf everytime i step foot in the door!! it's on the smaller side so i tend to take my items to go but they do have seating so its nice to have the option very warm and inviting
Visiting Chicago for the weekend and was on the hunt for breakfast when I walked by this place in Old Town. I figured I'd just get a croissant since it is a French Bakery! As i was deciding between a plain croissant or a sandwich, one of the male employees came to assist me to which I learned I couldn't get a sandwich as I don't eat ham or cheese :( The croissant I purchased was warm, buttery (guilty pleasure here and there) and flaky. Perfect snack until lunch. The place had a few small families and couples at the table giving it a cozy vibe. I'm glad i popped in today.
Such an authentic French place with great coffee & food! You immediately want to cozy inside and feel like you are in France. The people speak in French and are so friendly. The service was great & just all around a fantastic experience while visiting Chicago!
Delicious chocolate croissants! Not much seating inside so if you come in the winter keep this in mind.
I'm so happy to have found a proper French bakery in Chicago finally! Staff is super friendly, and everyone is greeted with "bonjour" walking in the door. Ils parlent Français! Classic pastry items are all very delicious, croissant, pain du chocolat, almond croissant...etc. They have a good selection of delicious breads, too. During mardi gras season, they have galette des rois!!! You can pick up items to go or eat in. There are several small tables to enjoy your food and drinks inside! This is now my go-to bakery!
A spot in Old Town Chicago featuring French/European baked goods and cafe-style foods. They sell many different kinds of hearty rustic bread, such as their multigrain and sourdough. Besides, they sell pastries and other bread, such as croissant and brioche. Their sourdough was good, but I did not try their pastries. For breakfast, I tried the Quiche veggie and Croque Monsieur. In general satisfactory; especially considering the total price. The Quiche was speical to me in that it was a rectangular-shape and had zucchini inside -- never had zucchini in quiche before but I would say it went well with the eggs. I enjoyed the quiche very much. Their Croque Monsieur was not bad either but a little too saily for me, perhaps due to the ham. Despite this, I really like the gooey cheese inside and bechamel sauce topped on the bread! As the sandwich was about 60% cheaper than what sold in Venteux Brasserie, there is really not much to complain about. Another highlight was that the restaurant was counter-service and no tip was required! Besides, food was served quickly.
Got there too late in the morning for the main pastries (there were none left), but they had madeleines left which were fantastic and priced right. We got the red velvet madeleines and rasberry macraroons, and both were great. I want to come back ealier next time to try the other pastries.
I just heard about this (very) French bakery right in the heart of Old Town Chicago a couple of days ago, and with friends coming in from the west coast today, my wife sent me the La Fournette for a loaf of bread and some pastries. I got there early in the morning and when In walked in the front door the aromas hit me like I was on the the Left Bank in Paris. The selection of assorted pastries hit me like a Mack Truck. My mission on this morning was a whole sliced Sourdough bread, other "goodie's" and I finished with one of the best: Coffee Lattes with Espresso mixed with steamed milk and a thin layer of foam. Before even trying their baked goods, my coffee latte was one of the best I've ever had, and I've had them all over the world. This little hidden gem on Wells St. now became our sourdough bread bakery! read more
Solid spot for pastries in Old Town! Throughly enjoyed my chicken and spinach quiche. (4.3/5) The apple danish was nothing special. You can skip! (2.8/5) Staff were all extremely kind and friendly. They were fast despite it being busy! Tables outside as well as in. read more
What a great authentic French bakery! Staff super friendly. Cappuccinos were delicious with great foam! Wished it had been served in mugs instead of paper cups. Pastries and sandwich were delicious. Wish I had seen cheese fridge before we ordered, I would have gotten cheese and a baguette. Next time! read more
What a cute place! They have a lot of great baked goods that are so flaky and fresh. They also have a wide array of breads to choose from and take home. The turkey panini was very delicious for a quick brunch stop. The coffee was meh and it is a little bit more pricey, but with baked goods like that and a very nice staff, I would definitely come back to try more of their baked pastries! read more
6 months ago
Everything here was absolutely fantastic. It was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly. The place was clean and there was ample and comfortable seating. read more
Very cute and busy French bakery! We got the pistachio hazelnut danish - AMAZING! The lemon pound cake was also very lemony and refreshing. We also got a pack of the madeleines, they felt a slight bit dry but tasty still. Coffee was amazing - I got a hot caramel latte. Perfect for the cold weather! read more
4 months ago
What drew me here was the fact that's it opens at 7 a.m & many people mentioned the fact that have quiche. Said quiche was pretty damn decent &!85 served its purpose. Not the best nor worse. I also indulged in pastries & they were in. Overall I was satisfied with my purchases but to rank it amongst the best in Chicago is a stretch. The chocolate inside the croissant was minuscule to say the least. Prices are on the higher side but again if you need something extremely early this will suffice read more
best french bakery in the city possibly the country!!!! staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and you can't miss with a single item. i love their pan au chocolate and cheese danish and HAVE to get sourdough loaf everytime i step foot in the door!! it's on the smaller side so i tend to take my items to go but they do have seating so its nice to have the option very warm and inviting read more
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Visiting Chicago for the weekend and was on the hunt for breakfast when I walked by this place in Old Town. I figured I'd just get a croissant since it is a French Bakery! As i was deciding between a plain croissant or a sandwich, one of the male employees came to assist me to which I learned I couldn't get a sandwich as I don't eat ham or cheese :( The croissant I purchased was warm, buttery (guilty pleasure here and there) and flaky. Perfect snack until lunch. The place had a few small families and couples at the table giving it a cozy vibe. I'm glad i popped in today. read more
Such an authentic French place with great coffee & food! You immediately want to cozy inside and feel like you are in France. The people speak in French and are so friendly. The service was great & just all around a fantastic experience while visiting Chicago! read more
1 year ago
Delicious chocolate croissants! Not much seating inside so if you come in the winter keep this in mind. read more
I'm so happy to have found a proper French bakery in Chicago finally! Staff is super friendly, and everyone is greeted with "bonjour" walking in the door. Ils parlent Français! Classic pastry items are all very delicious, croissant, pain du chocolat, almond croissant...etc. They have a good selection of delicious breads, too. During mardi gras season, they have galette des rois!!! You can pick up items to go or eat in. There are several small tables to enjoy your food and drinks inside! This is now my go-to bakery! read more
A spot in Old Town Chicago featuring French/European baked goods and cafe-style foods. They sell many different kinds of hearty rustic bread, such as their multigrain and sourdough. Besides, they sell pastries and other bread, such as croissant and brioche. Their sourdough was good, but I did not try their pastries. For breakfast, I tried the Quiche veggie and Croque Monsieur. In general satisfactory; especially considering the total price. The Quiche was speical to me in that it was a rectangular-shape and had zucchini inside -- never had zucchini in quiche before but I would say it went well with the eggs. I enjoyed the quiche very much. Their Croque Monsieur was not bad either but a little too saily for me, perhaps due to the ham. Despite this, I really like the gooey cheese inside and bechamel sauce topped on the bread! As the sandwich was about 60% cheaper than what sold in Venteux Brasserie, there is really not much to complain about. Another highlight was that the restaurant was counter-service and no tip was required! Besides, food was served quickly. read more
Got there too late in the morning for the main pastries (there were none left), but they had madeleines left which were fantastic and priced right. We got the red velvet madeleines and rasberry macraroons, and both were great. I want to come back ealier next time to try the other pastries. read more
I drove my car to La Fournette, and while I was able to find street parking after about 5 minutes, I could see it being a bit difficult to find parking during the busy weekends. As I walked up to the bakery, it had a nice cozy authentic French Boulangerie feel, lots of old wooden tables and furniture. There were six wooden tables, with seating for two people each and a standing shelf table looking out the window. I was greeted with a "Bonjour" as I walked up to the counter. That was a nice touch. I ordered the ham and cheese baguette sandwich, the almond croissant, and the raspberry danish. I also had the cappuccino. I really liked all three food items. The ham and cheese and the French cornichon pickles complemented each other well. Although the baguette was on the hard side, it did add a nice contrast. The almond croissant and the raspberry danish were tasty without being overly sweet. The cappuccino was a bit flat, and I was hoping for something more flavorful. I wished the bathroom had more of a French ambiance, similar to the rest of the bakery. But it was a bit sterile. Overall, it is worth visiting this charming authentic French bakery. If I lived closer or had my office nearby, I would visit more often. read more
1 year ago
Super cute and affordable french bakery!! There was a line when we went at 10am on a Saturday but it moved quickly. There is a free macaron with yelp check in so make sure to do that - they have tons of macaron flavors to choose from. I ended up buying a pumpkin beignet which was SO GOOD and very unique .. I wish a bakery near me in NYC sold this bc I'd buy so many. Also got a hot chocolate which was solid. Would def come here again! read more
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Amazing Bakery and excellent coffee. Very nice staff. Worth the long walk for me but a nice reward when you get there. Very friendly people who go to this place too! read more
La Fournette is a french bakery in Old Town that has really fresh and high quality bakery items. We got a plain croissant and raspberry danish. We loved them both! They had a lot of different croissant options, other sweet breakfast items and fresh baked bread as well. Great place to stop in for a quick breakfast and coffee!!!! read more
1 year ago
My go-to quick and easy breakfast in Old Town is the La Fournette ham & cheese croissant. The croissant is flakey, the ham seems like it's good quality, and the cheese is good too. Ordering here is always quick and easy, the workers always friendly, and the bread always delicious. If you don't want to sit down for a meal and need something fast in the area, this is my recommendation!! Whether that be for breakfast or lunch (there sandwiches are good, don't let the salami x peanut combo throw you off). read more
I wanted to try the almond croissant here and sorry to say it was awful there's flaky and there's brittle. It completely fell apart! The inside taste good but the bulk of the croissant was dry, brittle and went to waste. I miss Le Pain Quotidien so much, now their french styled pastries were amazing! read more
9 months ago
What a gem! The unassuming storefront of La Fournette doesn't do them justice at all. La Fournette offers DELICIOUS baguettes and croissants l--and a whole lot of other good-looking pastries! I'd been meaning to swing by this shop ever since I had their baguette at Chez Moi and am so glad I did. Their croissant was flaky on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside. Their baguette had a lovely crunchy crust with a pillowy interior that had just the right amount of chewiness. Gah, just thinking about it makes me want another one! In addition to the breads, I also got a caramel macaron using their 1 free macaron coupon for checking in. Definitely did not regret my choice but am now dying to try all the other flavors!! read more
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5 years ago
I've never been to Paris, but I imagine this is what the street cafes would smell like! The moment I opened the door, I was hit with an incredible aroma of fresh baked croissants and lattes. The staff was absolutely delightful! I was craving a quiche and they recommend their top favorites + some tasty macaroons. The quiche was terrific! So much so I devoured it before I could capture a photo. The crust was buttery and flaky, and the eggs were so fluffy -- I think this is the first real quiche I've ever had because nothing compares to it. I highly recommend it! And I believe this spot is family owned? Everyone had thick French accents so I think this is the most authentic French cafe I've had in Chicago! I will certainly be a regular! read more
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4 years ago
Cute bakery in the area! Well loved - it was pretty busy but the line keeps moving. Many small groups sitting outside enjoying their goods. The raspberry beignet was my favorite. read more
Pit-Stop | Options | Pound Cake Pit-Stop - La Fournette is in a great part of Old Town conducive to a quick pit stop before brunch, after brunch, or on to run errands. You can quickly get in and out of the restaurant because they are very efficient with their order and processing system. Options - They have a variety of options across the board. Whether Scones, Poundcake, Macaroons, croissant, or coffee, La Fournette has a variety of gourmet options for you to choose from that are all delicious. Pound Cake - I had the Lemon poundcake, which was DELICIOUS! It had a rich taste, solid but not stiff crust, that melted in your mouth. I would gladly get it again. Pro Tip: Go earlier in the day because they have a set number of pastries that they make daily. Therefore, when it's gone, it's gone. So, to maximize your choices, go earlier. Pro Tip: There is not a lot of parking near the restaurant. Therefore, plan on walking there if you are going to try it out. read more
I stopped in for a croissant. Came in at about 7:15am and there was this customer having a conversation in French with one of their employees and I was welcomed with a bonjour! Talk about an authentic French bakery. The staff here was very friendly and even made conversation with me about sports. In English of course. Lol. I bought their Almond Croissant. This is definitely one of the best croissant I have ever tried. The croissant tasted so fresh and was sliced in half with the bottom half having a nice moist bite to it. I wouldn't say it was flaky or buttery like I've had in the last (there's absolutely nothing wrong with those) but this was definitely something different and I enjoyed it. It seems like this a French bakery style way of making this croissant. I will without a doubt be returning. read more
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1547 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
Old Town, Near North Side
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30 minutes to get food on a Saturday. Limited seating so probably plan to take it to go.
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