Loba has been on my pastry bucket list for awhile! With inventive pastries that you won't find anywhere else, this spot sits at the top of Chicago's bakery list. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior was pretty small and cozy, so I wouldn't count on getting a seat during peak hours.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Because they tend to sell out quickly, I strategically went on a weekday around noon. However, they were already almost out and if that's not a community endorsement, then I don't know what is! The sourdough muffins were listed as a house favorite, so I opted for the pineapple. This was unlike anything I've had before- I'm not typically the biggest pineapple pastry fan, but this was outstanding. The sourdough gave it a unique flavor and it was perfectly moist without being too sweet. All of the flavors came together really well, and you better believe there was not a crumb left. The offerings aren't cheap, but the quality definitely outweighed the price for me. I will definitely be back soon (and earlier), and highly recommend paying a visit! read more

Loba Pastry + Coffee - Pineapple sourdough muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was recommended by a friend and I'm glad I gave it a try. The pastry was excellent - fresh and flavourful. I got the Almendra en flor (I don't remember what was in it but I got it with corn milk) which was pleasant and paired perfectly with the pastry. Service was great, staff was friendly and my order was made quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place itself is small and there are seatings but very limited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Only reason I'm holding back on a 5-star rating is that I've only tried a few items so far and would like to come back to try other things next time. read more

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We wanted to try out some of their pastries. I did not expect to see a long line when I arrived, but it moved pretty quickly and the staff was great. Their coffee options didn't sound too great so we skipped on their coffee and took home a box of 4 pastries. Their cheese Kouign Amann and their pink mole croissant. The Kouign Amann was really good. I would order this one again. Unfortunately the pink mole was a little hard to eat without getting your hands dirty. If you used a napkin all the good stuff would get stuck on the napkin. I also only got a little bit of mole flavor, but was definitely looking for more. It seems like they rotate their mole croissant so I can definitely see myself returning to try their other mole croissants. read more

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Cute place and no laptops allowed, love that! Best Kouign-amann I've had in a long time. The middle was gooey and chees, my favorite. The cappuccino was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is limited and the stools aren't the comfiest but they're decent while hanging out for a little bit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the cashier was nice and the barista made a delicious cappuccino. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]super nice ambiance and interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] i didn't try their coffee but i did try their focaccia, which was a olive focaccia that day. it was really really good!! even inspired my friend to try to make their own. excited to come back here again. read more

Loba Pastry + Coffee - focaccia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely blown away by these pastries. The honey squiggle, my favorite, was so simple yet so complex... the most satisfying flaky croissant texture I've ever had. Normally I love a combination of flavors and toppings, but here the honey flavor and light sea salt was all it needed. We also tried the sesame emmie -- very interesting! reminded me of a canele in texture but the sesame added a subtle savory flavor. My friend's favorite was the cheese Kouign-Amann. The vegetable quiche was solid as well. To drink I got an iced strawberry chamomile tea which was incredible. Very lightly sweetened which is my preference. I'm not a coffee drinker so I always appreciate creative tea options at cafes. The merch was adorable -- almost bought a hat but since I was visiting from out of town I had already bought too many things to bring back with me lol. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also rather small inside; we got a table around 8am on a Wednesday but shortly after that it got busier and all the seats were full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Still worth it to grab and go though. Need to come back and see which seasonal offerings come next! read more

Loba Pastry + Coffee - clockwise from top: cheese Kouign-Amann, veg quiche, sesame emmie, honey squiggle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What we ordered: - emmie - quiche - pineapple sourdough muffin - squiggle The pineapple sourdough muffin had no flavor. Not sure if it was a bad batch. Everything else was good! read more

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I fear this might be my favorite bakery in Chicagoland & I've been to most of the popular ones. The pastries seem unassuming but are full of flavor, always fresh, not too oily, too sweet, or too salty. I love the unique fusion flavors you can't find anywhere else!! Their coffee also smacks, [[HIGHLIGHT]]there is seating (although limited) - kinda rare for Chicago bakeries, the ambiance is cute & inviting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the workers are all friendly. My only gripe is that you don't know which pastries will be available for the day as they are constantly rotating pastries & don't post online which ones are available for the day. Thankfully, everything is delish here! read more

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Small but cute coffee shop! No laptops which I support! Plenty of pastries left at 11:30 on a weekday. I will say that I was expecting more pineapple flavor from the pineapple sourdough muffin. I'd love to come back and try some of the more intricate pastries. Good espresso and friendly staff. read more

It's a good place to try if you are looking for unique flavors. Thr space is not huge, few tables for sitting down inside and a bar height area for few standing spots. Staff is friendly. We tried a few pastries, Emmy, cheese kouign amann, and lobee (brownie). They were all pretty tasty, just a bit pricey. Tried a couple of coffee drinks as well and they were good too. Overall if I was in the area, I'd stop by but I wouldn't go out of my way just to go there. Service animals are allowed inside. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very unassuming coffee spot that has a cute cozy interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's some seating inside but not a lot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The baristas are always very nice. Everytime I've stopped in, their baked goods tend to be sold out so I am hoping to eventually get my hands on some of their baked goods, specifically their bread eventually! The coffee here is fantastic. I really like their rotating menu and their flavor choices. The smoked vanilla latte is so yummy. read more

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We were excited to check out Loba Pastry + Coffee, and so we stopped by to get a caffeine fix. We ordered: +a Latte with almond milk +a Nectar beverage - a seasonal drink +a Sourdough Muffin +and, an Emmie - an oat-based custard that resembled as French canelé Besides the seasonal Nectar beverage, the coffee was just 'okay', and the pastries were pretty disappointing and forgettable. On the other hand, we absolutely LOVED the handmade mugs, and we're hoping that there could be a restock soon so we could purchases these beauties! The owner, Val, did walk around and introduced herself, which we thought was a nice touch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place gets super busy and packed, and there is only a handful of counter and table seating - they discourage those who want to use this as a workspace, which makes sense![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, one of the staff members could have relayed this message in a more tactful way to one of the patrons (who ended up packing up and leaving). Limited street parking can be found in the area. +friendly owner +limited street parking read more

I finally got to try Loba! We swung through on a rainy morning for coffee and pastries. Loba has been on my want to try list for a while so when I found out we were just down the street, we finally paid them a visit! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outside is pretty unassuming but the interior is so cute![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff working was so nice I wanted to talk to her all day. I told her this was my first visit and she gave me some recommendations on what to order. We went with the sourdough banana chocolate chip muffin, mole croissant, and emmie. Let me tell you these pastries blew our MIND. I wish we filmed ourselves eating them because our jaws were on the floor over how good everything was. The sourdough banana muffin was probably our favorite. It was moist and fluffy with a crunchy top - so good! The mole croissant: a crazy flavor combination! Sweet at first but then the mole and a hint of spice hits. The emmie was so unique too, the outside is crunchy but the inside super soft and light. It's slightly sweet and oat-y. To drink I got the smoked vanilla latte and my husband went with the 7 spiced mocha. Both were good! Definitely will be back to explore more of the pastries. I cannot wait! read more

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It's an Ok place to stop in to grab Java and a "funky" pastry on the way to somewhere. Even to sit in or outside and chat with acquaintances. Latte was strong and good. Donut was on the dry side, maybe that's their way. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tiny space, ok customer service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I finally stopped by this neighborhood coffee shop today and it was lively, there was a steady line of people coming in while we ate there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pastries were being refilled quickly! I ordered the emmie and a Chipotle scone. The emmie reminded me of a canele, crisp on the outside, soft and chewy inside, which I love. The Chipotle scone was a pleasant surprise and gave a great savory contrast, so I'm glad I got both. They didn't have matcha lattes (my usual go-to), but the friendly service totally made up for it. Even with a long line, the person who took my order was patient and kind, walking me through each item and answering my questions without rushing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space itself is clean, cozy, and has those perfect corner coffee shop vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

Loba Pastry + Coffee - Emmie & chipotle scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Review is for merely one pastry. I assumed there'd be a huge line evocative of other Uber popular party shops so o showed up right when they opened. To my dismay there were only 3 pastries available while they were hard at work in the kitchen. I indulged in a banana & chocolate muffin which was actually pretty good albeit the chocolate flavor severely dominating the banana. I'd love to return to try their more experimental throngs I e seen online. read more

Loba Pastry + Coffee - Banana chocolate muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious pastries and coffee! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a no laptop policy which is nice since the space is small, and creates a nice vibe where everyone is chatting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Street parking nearby and can be a little gnarly. The Emmy was SO good I went in pretty skeptical of anything gluten free, but it was delicious and moist. I'm very impressed. read more

My friend brought me here and said it's usually packed with a line out the door but we got lucky and got in right before the rush. Still had to wait about 30 minutes around 11 AM. The menu is simple and seasonal so it changes often. I got a vanilla latte and a mix of pastries to try. The miso pastry had amazing chewy bread but the sauce was kind of confusing. I love miso but this version tried to be sweet and salty at the same time and didn't totally hit for me. Probably a 3/5. The blueberry sourdough cupcake was better. Tart and unique, 4/5. The elote pastry was so savory and flavorful, 5/5. Also loved the nutty one with icing on top. Sweet 5/5. By the time we left the line was fully out the door. There are maybe 7 to 10 seats inside so don't expect to sit unless you get lucky. I'd definitely come back to try more pastries and whatever seasonal drinks they have next. read more

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Always a treat when visiting and they open at 8am on weekends now which is great. We tried: - Monkee Caramel Blondie - Strawberry Sourdough Muffin - Mary Jane - Coconana (coffee) read more

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Pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon. Heard great things and was able to stop by. There was a small line but it moves fast. I tried the almendra en flor, the seasonal drink. I liked it, although it was a bit more thin and watery coffee than I like. I also tried their coconut sourdough slice, which was great. Just a thick slice of sourdough spruced up with a honey syrup. I'd come back to try the pastries. read more

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2025 Chicago. Cafe & Pastries. Emmie (GF) This oat-based custard resembles a French canelé. Crunchy dark outside, soft custard inside; a Loba Pastry staple Mole Croissants Croissant laminated with house-made mole. (Sundays and Mondays only) Seasonal Flavor (June): yellow mole with dark chocolate Blondie A buttery, not too sweet blondie, made with seasonal vegetables, topped with salted caramel and a little crunch. Currently serving a carrot blondie with a miso caramel, topped with crushed roasted nuts Overall, "I'm a fan." Note: Laptops prohibited read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Loba Pastry & Coffee is such a bright, minimalist gem. The space feels clean and modern with warm wood counters, globe pendant lights, and tons of natural sunlight pouring in -- the kind of place that instantly lifts your mood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered a latte (with the prettiest leaf latte art ), and it was smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced -- not too sweet, not too bitter. You can tell they care about the details. The presentation alone makes it feel elevated, but the flavor absolutely delivers too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is calm but lively, with friendly baristas and a steady flow of locals grabbing their morning coffee. It's a great spot to catch up with a friend, enjoy a solo coffee date, or just soak in the cozy atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely a neighborhood favorite kind of place -- simple, quality coffee done right. read more

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I lovedddd it here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is so cute with lots of natural light and good design.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a little small, but we were able to get a table on a Saturday morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The rush of people ebbed and flowed, but it was never unbearably busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got an iced oat milk latte and the cheese Quoin Amman and it was one of the best pastries I've had in a while and super unique! I will definitely come out of my way to come back here! read more

Loba Pastry + Coffee - Cheese Quion Amman, iced oat milk latte, and Emmie Pastry (GF) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We arrived Saturday, just before 10:00 am, to a line that only grew by the minute - and for good reason! These pastries are something special. I swear there were literally hundreds of thin, flakey, delicate, buttery layers that made up the base of my mascarpone and berry jam topped pastry. The curry white chocolate scone was just as unique as it sounded and beyond tasty. The space is small and the team behind the counter is friendly, taking time to explain to each customer any pastry questions they may have before ordering. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The back offers a long, rectangular window into the pastry prep room where multiple women were hard at work.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their pastries seem to rotate by the day, and I wanted to go back the next morning and the next and the next! read more

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Great service, great selection of pastries, and awesome all around. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tucked away on a busy a corner, loba is a great pitstop for a beverage and bite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pastries are made in house and you can actually see the process when you walk in. The coffee and non coffee options are made to order. The espresso is of quality and ive heard the cold brew is pretty stellar too. There menu always contains something different and experimental like curry white chocolate or mole. Definitely give this place a try. read more

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Good Emmie, tasted like Canelé but in a different shape. The coffee was ok, but was too thin and not thick enough to me. I gave a 4 star mainly because the staff did not make me feel comfortable ordering my food. At first they asked me to go or for here (there were so many people inside at that time), but when I said for here, they asked again with a little sharp tone like, "do you have a table?". This made me feel less satisfied with Loba, even though I thought highly of them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Probably would not come again for such a crowded environment and experience that perhaps not being relaxing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I really this place. The pastries are unique, not overly sweet or with a lot of cream or other "decor", and the coffee is not bad. My favorites are the croissants and emmies. The emmies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside - tastes like a bigger Canelé. They are always busy in the mornings on weekends. The space is small but cozy and people just wait in a line for their baked goods. read more

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I just discovered my favorite cafe in Chicago. The is vibe and aesthetic is absolutely immaculate! It's so pretty inside. There's no WiFi or outlet and laptop usage is limited so it's very much enjoy your company or of others. Such a beautiful concept. Very lively seeing everyone engage. I loved the drink I got and the pastries were yummy too! read more

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This spot is a little out of the way for me, but I love trying something new. This place is great if you prefer more of a breakfast type pastry. Muffins, breads, things like that are more the specialty based on what I saw, as opposed to desserts. Savory pastries can be hard to find, so I love having another option for that. The pineapple sourdough muffin was jaw dropping. Beyond any expectation. They also have fabulous coffee specials. Definitely worth a trip. read more

Translated from Spanish, "loba" means "wolf". Loba has a sign that says "No Dogs Allowed." Ok, dogs are a bite and an allergen liability for establishments. I have my 13lb wirehaired dog with me inside a dog stroller, and it is zipped closed. He's neither a bite nor a major allergen liability. I figure if I order and do not dine in, then he won't be a problem. I'm standing in line with my dog stroller and an employee snaps "NO DOGS ALLOWED." I assured her that I will order and not dine in. She looks at me as if I've brought in an illegal substance. "Tough. Like I said no dogs allowed." Due to her rudeness, I check in with another employee and assure them the same thing: I'm going to order and leave. Basically, he repeats the same thing and even suggests to leave my dog outside alone. And assumes "I can't have you cut everyone in line to place your order." Sir, that's not what I asked. Um, have you heard of the dog nappings? A few really nice customers offered to watch my puppy, but now there's no way I'm placing an order. I've worked in client service. May I suggest a more reasonable way that this situation could have been addressed: "oh, I'm so sorry. The city is really cracking down on establishments and fining $600 if they find dogs. (I learned this from coffee spot down the street.) What are you interested in ordering? I'll enter it in after the people in front of you. Is there someone who can watch your dog? You can zip in here and pay and I'll bring the order out." Done, no rudeness and a happy customer Remember "loba" means "wolf"? The irony is that this place apparently hates little wolves. read more

Came by on a weekend morning. There was a very short line when the cafe opened but they kept the line moving quickly. Interior seating was a bit hard to come by. They didn't have all the pastries out right when they opened so I would actually recommend coming a little bit later. The mole croissant was delicious - a chocolate croissant with some depth. Overall a cute cafe and worth checking out. read more

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If I were rating the pastries alone it would be 5 stars! They pastries are unique and inventive. They even have vegan and gluten free options (if you get there early enough). The coffee is just ok. read more

Staff were super kind in explaining the seasonal drink options. Went with the smoked vanilla latte. had deep flavor, Top notch! Got an assortment of baked goods all were good. The stand out for phenomenal flavors was the black pepper parm biscuit. Will definitely be back to try their wide variety of scrumptious looking options read more

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Wowowowow! Loba came highly recommended by the staff at Ethos Gym next door. After a pretty intense workout at 9am in the morning on a rainy Sunday, all I wanted was some coffee afterwards. This is a pretty legit, basic (in the best way) coffeehouse. You won't find blended surgery concoctions here, or 179 different syrup flavors. This is a tried and true coffee establishment. Order 2 Turkish Delight iced lattes. Amazing. Very cool ingredients (which included pistachio milk) and roses sprinkled on top. We also had 2 muffins. I LOVED the coconut sourdough and my husband loved the banana chocolate. For such a cool place, the baristas were super nice - I was definitely not expecting that! We will be back for sure since reality totally lived up to the hype. read more

Loba Pastry + Coffee - Turkish Delight! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Be prepared to come early enough so they don't run out of the yummy pastries that you can't quite find anywhere else! This is a small, low key and super casual bakery, and has some seating indoors. It has multiple locations but this one is just off the train station and they have delicious pastries (gluten free options available!) I didn't order any drinks but the pastries were delicious and some so dense that they can really fill you up! This was the case for the TROPICAL sourdough muffin (4/5*) and the PINEAPPLE sourdough (3/5*) muffin. My ultimate favorite was the CHEESE KOUIGN AMANN (5/5*) - perfect mix of sweet and savory. Staff is super friendly and they had plenty of staff to take order and serve. Will definitely be back to enjoy some more baked goods next time I'm in town! read more

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Weird pastries... Unique, but bad flavor combinations. Trying too hard to be different. Will not return Good service. read more

This place is heaven on earth. Everything I've had has been so delicious, everything I haven't had yet looks delicious, and there is some kind of witchcraft in the muffins because I had one sitting on my kitchen table for a full 24 hours and it still tasted freshly baked. It was already packed 15 minutes after they opened and it is very apparent why. read more

What a cute little pastry and coffee shop! No outside signage so when the ride share driver dropped us off I was a bit worried. Went inside and worries were put to rest. Such a cute little shop that just screams "pride of ownership." Our group of 4 ordered coffee and picked out pastries to share. We LOVED THEM ALL and went back and ordered more. Pastries are freshly baked onsite and all have unique flavors. Service was really good too. What a nice place to come and treat yourself! read more

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Loba Pastry + Coffee is my favorite coffee shop in Ravenswood. Lilia is the most polite and dearest lady I've ever been helped by at a cafe. She alone made my visit worth it. Aside from the unique flavored pastries to their special names, I really like that Loba doesn't shy away from exploring outside of the classic selection of croissants and pastries. I am always on my toes when I walk into Loba. You never know what new creations are up the baker's sleeve. The Scandinavian space is absolutely a showstopper. I absolutely love every small detail put into the lighting, the books and even the wavy wooden window book shelf. The only downside is the main setting is reserved for dining only, which is understandable given the high foot traffic and smaller space. In response to a harsh review, personally I think all can be more understanding, visit businesses with the right mindset for the right occasion. Laptop use is limited to the bars. No WiFi and no power outlets. Enjoy! read more

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Cute spot. Got a latte, a seasonal latte and 2 pasties. Everything was tasty, wish the toast was a bit warmer. Pricy for a morning run. 4 items cost me $30. read more

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