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Loaf Lounge has one of my favorite breakfast sandwiches in Chicago, and the pastries are all amazing!! You have to get there early or the line will be long, but definitely worth the wait!
I've come here a handful of times now & everything has been absolutely phenomenal. You really can't go wrong with anything here. In addition to the items I tried in my previous review, I also tried the cured salmon, capicola egg & cheese, ruby sprinkle cookie, chocolate crinkle cookie, and the corn cookie. I'm foaming at the mouth writing this review. I honestly can't pick a favorite item - everything is peak. Just go with what you're in the mood for & you will be satisfied. I will return to try one of their lunch sandwiches!
Heard a lot of about this place and can confirm it's worth the hype. Everyone in my group got each sandwich and they all were delicious. The Rhiannon surprised me the most. No meats--just pure flavor and texture! The desserts are nice too. Loved the oatmeal cookie. Buttery and rich.
I am obsessed with Loaf Lounge and can't wait to come back! I went on a Thursday morning and there was no wait. I ordered a chocolate chip cookie and their breakfast sandwich with a hashbrown on the side. The staff was super friendly and made sure that I ordered exactly what I wanted! They even bagged up the stuff I asked for to-go and brought it out to my table when I was done eating. The chocolate chip cookie here is one of the best I've had in Chicago. The texture is perfect, they use high quality chocolate, and it's not too sweet. It is also not too big, one cookie is a reasonable size so you don't end up overeating. The breakfast sandwich was good as well, just a bit juicy from the veggies. It has robust flavor and the softness of the English muffin really brings it all together. The hashbrown here is definitely a must-try as well. They really nailed the texture.
I stopped by Loaf Lounge in Chicago and was seriously impressed. I ordered their smoked cured salmon on house-made marble rye, topped with herby cream cheese, capers, red pickled onions, thinly sliced cucumbers, and roe -- and wow. Every flavor came together beautifully. It was light, fresh, and incredibly well-balanced. The cream cheese and capers complemented the salmon perfectly, while the roe added a subtle pop of briny richness. The house-made marble rye was an elegant choice of bread -- soft yet sturdy, with just the right depth of flavor to tie everything together. For dessert, I had their famous chocolate cake, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The cake was very moist and slightly dense, exactly how a great chocolate cake should be. The icing was rich, flavorful, and sweet without being overpowering. Just a really solid, satisfying chocolate cake from start to finish. Loaf Lounge delivers both finesse and comfort in one stop. Definitely a place I'd come back to.
Loaf Lounge has been on my Chicago bakery bucket list for quite some time, and after finally making the trip, I can confidently say it exceeded every expectation. This is the kind of place that perfectly blends neighborhood charm, exceptional baking, and creative breakfast offerings into an experience that makes you immediately start planning your next visit before you've even left. The star of my breakfast was the sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich. Every component was executed flawlessly. The bread was fresh, soft, and flavorful, providing the perfect foundation for the savory sausage, fluffy egg, and melted cheese. It's a simple sandwich in theory, but Loaf Lounge elevates it through quality ingredients and expert execution. Every bite was satisfying, hearty, and exactly what you hope for when treating yourself to a great breakfast. As impressive as the sandwich was, the hash browns nearly stole the show. Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside while remaining tender inside, they delivered that ideal contrast of textures that makes great hash browns so memorable. They're the type of side dish that starts as an accompaniment and quickly becomes one of the highlights of the meal. If you're ordering breakfast here, don't skip them. The coffee program is equally strong. Whether you're looking for a simple drip coffee or something more specialty-focused, the quality is evident from the first sip. It paired beautifully with both the savory breakfast items and the incredible selection of baked goods that tempt you from the moment you walk through the door. Speaking of baked goods, the display case alone is worth a visit. Everything looks meticulously crafted, and narrowing down your selection is nearly impossible. One standout was the famous chocolate cake featured in The Bear. As a fan of both great desserts and great television, trying it felt like a quintessential Chicago experience. Rich, decadent, and beautifully balanced, it's easy to understand why it has developed such a devoted following. Even beyond the cake, the variety and quality of pastries, breads, and sweets make it clear that Loaf Lounge takes its craft seriously. The atmosphere is another reason this place stands out. The space feels bright, welcoming, and effortlessly cool without being pretentious. There's a constant buzz of activity, but it never feels overwhelming. Instead, it creates the sense that you've discovered one of those beloved neighborhood spots where locals genuinely enjoy spending their mornings. The outdoor seating is a huge bonus, especially during Chicago's warmer months. Sitting outside with a coffee, a pastry, and a breakfast sandwich while watching the neighborhood come to life is about as good as a morning can get. The patio adds another layer of charm and makes Loaf Lounge a destination rather than just a quick stop. The staff deserves special recognition as well. Despite a busy crowd, everyone was friendly, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic. Whether answering questions about the menu or helping guests navigate the impressive pastry selection, the team created an atmosphere that felt welcoming and approachable from start to finish. Chicago is filled with outstanding bakeries and breakfast spots, but Loaf Lounge manages to distinguish itself through exceptional food, world-class baked goods, excellent coffee, inviting outdoor seating, and genuinely warm hospitality. Whether you're coming for the sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich, the legendary chocolate cake, or simply a great cup of coffee and pastry, it's the type of place that reminds you why Chicago's food scene is among the best in the country. 5/5
The food was delicious. I ordered the steak breakfast burrito, which took about 20 minutes to arrive to my table after ordering since it was made fresh. It was definitely worth the wait. I also ordered an iced Mocha latte, which I enjoyed as well. I also ordered a chocolate cake slice to go. I loved that it wasn't overly sweet and was moist. The service was great and staff was friendly. The ambience was relaxed and it wasn't too busy when I went around 11am so I was able to get a table easily.
Breakfast sandwich was great. Wish added the hash browns on top of it as well. Bakery items and coffee were also good. Would come back. It did take a little time to get the breakfast sandwich so expect a line and little wait
Cute shop and fast seating! The staff is nice. We got the sandwich with brown, it was amazing. I got the salmon toast, very salty, but also very good. The price of everything was quite a bit expensive for what it was, so I think this place is a one and done for me. The chocolate cake that was featured on the bear is good! I think it's worth going just because of that, it had a great amount of cacao which I don't often taste in chocolate cake because they're usually very sweet.
Stopped in on a cold weekend morning. Traffic didn't pick up until after we ordered which was nice so we were able to grab one of the few tables. Very tight inside but if you can find a seat you're good. I ordered the matcha, a cinnamon roll, and a sausage, egg, and cheese on an English muffin. They give you a number and bring the food out to you. When the food arrived it smelled so good and tasted even better. First bite of the English muffin the egg yolk broke all over the sandwich which made it rich and delicious. Sausage patty was fresh and the cheese was a great compliment. The cinnamon roll was nice and warm with a simple icing. The matcha was smooth and so refreshing on that cold day. So many loaves of bread to choose from too to take home. Such a great brekky on a cold day!
Love this place!! A little out of the way but even on a cold wintery day it was still packed when I got there. Was able to secure a table for dining in, kind of tricky when it's so busy. Took a while for the sandwich to come out but I found it so worth it. Really good breakfast sandwich. I do regret not getting a hashbrown and a slice of cake to go, but can always return!
Food is so fresh, simple and absolutely delicious! Bacon Egg & Cheese: 9.7/10 Fresh sesame seed bun , crispy and meaty bacon, a fluffy layered egg. A classic with an elevated touch. Sausage Egg & Cheese: 9.8/10 The fluffiest, chewiest English muffin I've ever had. You can actually see the seasonings in the sausage patty, flavorful and a kick of spice ! Hash brown: 10/10 Everything you want out of a perfect hash brown! Oatmeal Cream Pie: 10/10 Oatmeal cookies are thick and spiced perfectly. The filling is also delicious and thick! One of the best oatmeal cream pies I've ever had. Pistachio Matcha : 8.5/10 One of the better matches I've had in Chicago. Not too sweet but great taste of both pistachio and matcha, very well balanced drink. Service for dining-in was quick and friendly! The ambiance has a small-town , farm to table feel. Very cozy , quirky and cute ! Highly recommend Loaf Lounge to all
Great breakfast sandwich! Cute little shop that has some baked goods but also some savory food. There's some space for people to sit and eat which is nice, plus space outside to eat when it's nice out. We enjoyed our coffee and food. When we were done, the staff cleaned up our plate which was nice. They also didn't rush us out to leave as we could keep sitting and enjoy our food and talk. The breakfast sandwich was very good. I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast sausage and the sauce. The bread gave a little crunch that I normally would enjoy from a hash brown but the bread was able to give that small crunch. I highly recommend the breakfast sandwich here!
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My friends and I decided to venture over to Loaf Lounge for brunch and were so happy to do so! Inside is super small, very casual, and you order at the counter. Luckily, we got a table shortly after we ordered, otherwise we would be waiting for a bit! They give you a number and will bring you your food as it comes out. We got a oatmeal cream pie and the Bear chocolate cake to share, the sausage breakfast sandwich on a croissant with hashbrown and the turkey bacon sandwich. The oatmeal cream pie could have been warmed before serving and would have been significantly better, but still delicious. The cake though? COME ON. I am not even a big cake person and I absolutely loved it! Rich, decadent and worth sharing. And the breakfast sandwich?? Probably one of the best I have had in a really long time. I loved the homemade sausage, runny egg and was perfect with the croissant. I look forward to coming back again! read more
3 years ago
This place has a cute cafe vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the counter, where they have an array of pastries. I did not try the Bear cake this round, but I thoroughly enjoyed my selections, especially the turkey focaccia breakfast sandwich! The turkey was juicy, the greens were fresh, and the delicious sauce tied it all together. The focaccia was so yummy. We also got the fries, which were standard. The pastry was pretty decent, but the breakfast sandwich is what will bring me back. read more
2 years ago
Decent amount of seating. Limited free parking next to restaurant, everywhere else is pay for parking. Came here for their version of the sausage egg McMuffin and got the ham and cheese croissant . $10 for sammich and $2 for hash brown. Pricey ,but I knew what I was getting myself into because I I'm very into sausage egg McMuffin. Sign said it would take 20-25min during busy time. It tastes better than mcdonalds. It's good, I would get it again. Sausage and English muffin were the highlight. Not too salty and full flavor . A lot of times breakfast sandwiches are overly salty. Not this one read more
4 years ago
The eggs were jammy. The English muffin had such a delightful chew. The spinach danish had a nice lemony flavor. The Muenster was perfect with the capicola. And oh the lamination! Our two-year-old made quite the flaky mess. read more
3 years ago
Tried their sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and it lives up to the hype. The muffin was incredibly soft and the patty was just as good. It's a must try! read more
2 years ago
I wanted to like it, it's a fun name. The food though was not there and cannot say I'd go back for another try. The Kouign Amann did not have any flavor, just sweet and the oatmeal sandwich had a garlic or chive taste in it, but can say the texture was nice. read more
4 years ago
Super cute counter service diner with creative treats, totally fine food, and a cute interior. My friend got the Capicola - ham, egg, and cheese on a croissant with some fig jam. It looked very tasty and creative- there was some kind of toasted cheese situation, and anything that involves fig is always fun! It was a little messy and fell apart almost immediately. It also was super decadent and had a ton of sauce and oil, which is to be expected for a croissant sandwich, but this one was very very rich. I had a simple sourdough toast and found it was also super greasy. I asked for butter on the side, but the toast came out with oil already soaked into it; it seemed they had toasted it on the griddle. It was delicious but not what I was looking for. I also ordered a green tea and was served red tea. This ended up being a happy accident because the red tea was delicious but again, not what I ordered. The service ranged from really awesome to really meh. The person bringing our food was really friendly and chatty, but the person taking our order was really cold and seemed bothered by our totally normal questions about the menu. Overall this seemed like a really fun place to grab a unique treat and meet friends! I wouldn't say it's a great cafe to get work done and it better suited for meeting people or grabbing a coffee/tea. read more
Holy f*cking s*it this breakfast sandwich was AMAZING! It's taken me literally years to find something of this simplicity yet magnitude. English muffins are by far one of my favorite breakfast sandwiches & this one is done right. The slight sweetness of the sausage, the perfectly cooked egg, the herb mayo & a slight hint of spiciness make for a blast of flavors going on. I should've bought a dozen of these damn things & had I known how good this was I would've been here months ago. It's $9 freaking dollars which is unheard of for something great in this city. Walk don't run immediately to get your mouth around this!! read more
4 years ago
$35 for this (including $3+ for the McDonald's-type hash brown)...in addition to an 18% gratuity add-on to be able to "pay their workers a living wage"? What's the profit margin on a $12 breakfast sandwich? To top it all off, they were out of cinnamon rolls by noon. A popular item for them I'm sure but still unfortunate. At least the quality of their ingredients seemed high albeit expensive. Some people will like it, I don't expect to go back. read more
The energy here is warm and welcoming! The staff are friendly and the customers it draws are friendly too. Seems like a family, but like the one you would pick if you could! Breakfast sandwich was hearty and I got a take-home marble rye. I would go back to try more of the menu. read more
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I came here early one Saturday for a sausage breakfast sandwich. It was a decent sandwich and a decent size. My issue is the restaurant space itself. It's called the Loaf Lounge but it isn't a comfy place at all to lounge in. The chairs are uncomfortable and the room is very loud and echo-y. It gets crowded really quick too. I tried to read while I was waiting for my sandwich but I could barely hear my thoughts. Will go back for takeout but I wouldn't plan on eating inside. read more
2 years ago
Super cute place with limited seating. I tried the asparagus sandwich one day for lunch and it was delicious. Definitely a big enough sandwich to split! I also tried their breakfast sandwich with sausage. The sausage was so delicious, and the English muffin was more like if milk bread/brioche/focaccia had a baby. Delicious! read more
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4 years ago
I love the vibe of this place! While it's fairly new, it seems as though it's been in the neighborhood a while. B and I got 2 different breakfast sandwiches to share. The english muffin sandwich, with an over easy egg and sausage, was quite possibly the tastiest breakfast sandwich in the city. When coupled with a hash brown on the side, it's like having a "homemade by your chef bestie" version of the classic McDonald's breakfast combo... but wayyyy more delicious, obviously!!! The smoked salmon on rye was also fantastic, with a nice mix of fresh and bright flavors. Having 1/2 of each of these sandwiches was a perfect combination for us. The space is pretty laid back, with table seating, counter seating, and a parking lot next to the restaurant. Definitely a place to check out if you're in Logan or Avondale! read more
Simple walk up and order at the counter and grab a sit place. Very happy I could park in the lot, which is a rare thing. I ordered the sausage, egg, and cheese on English muffin breakfast sandwich. It's tasty but messy! I would've preferred my sausage cooked a tad more but good flavor overall. Service was fine, pretty quick at the time I went. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Here to only try the sausage egg sandwich. We ordered it with a side of hash brown that we added to the sandwich. Overall 8/10 The flavors are definitely home flavors. You can tell a lot of love and care put into the sammy! Keep in mind, there are definitely stronger umami flavors that come from the sausage. The herb mayo was present but not overwhelming. The cheese was melted perfectly and the muffin was nice and buttery. The only thing I was add is spice but that's my own personal preference when eating a savory breakky. read more
4 years ago
Best carrot cake I've ever had! Solid selection of flaky delicious baked goods and a friendly staff. Don't sleep on the rainbow cookie and try to get the 'chocolate cake from the bear' if they have it in stock. Great job and vibe with the buildout, too! read more
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3 years ago
Placed online order for breakfast sandwich and chocolate cake this am. Showed up 90 minutes past pick up time (well before store closing) and was told that the sandwich was thrown out and if I wanted another I would have to pay again. Clerk was short and not friendly. Did not pay for an additional sandwich. Not sure if they have this policy posted online, but did not see one. Chocolate cake was good. Will I go back? Not sure .... read more
4 years ago
Breakfast @loaf_lounge was so worth getting up a little early and driving. We went to get the chocolate cake from "The Bear" - which is everything you want it to be. Riding the line of almost too deep chocolate flavor with moist fudge cake and lite filling with chocolate icing. We then also had to have pasties and breakfast sandwiches. The sausage breakfast sandwich is perfection. The sausage is just a bit spicy, the English muffin is the best I've ever had, and the American cheese is just the layer of fat you want on breakfast sandwich. I really like the addition of Mayo, but did want more herbs. The spicy capicola with fig jam is the little extra bougie we all want for breakfast. Just a bit fancy and decadent. The chocolate crinkle cookie was soft and just extra powdered sugar that it needs. There were so many pastries to pick from and all looked amazing. On top of all the great food the staff was kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable about their products. read more
3 years ago
One of my go-to spots if I have a hankering for a breakfast sandwich. I usually get the sausage egg (over hard) sandwich and pair it with a hash brown and a crinkle cookie (my favorite). Only friendliness and positive vibes from the staff! read more
3 years ago
Amazing food. Stopped in for breakfast with the family. The breakfast sandwich was exquisite. The hash brown hands down is the best I've ever had. Similar to McDonald's in size and look but nowhere near as greasy and much tastier. The deserts were also spot on. Loved the strawberry morning bun. My daughter ended up stealing it from me. We even took a few loafs to go and froze them for later. They reheated perfectly in the oven and still tasted great weeks later. I highly recommended stopping by if you want great food! read more
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