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    Loba Pastry + Coffee

    4.3 (176 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Bakeries
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for working

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    Kouign-amann
    Lizz M.

    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.

    focaccia
    Katherine Y.

    [[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.

    clockwise from top: cheese Kouign-Amann, veg quiche, sesame emmie, honey squiggle
    Maddie M.

    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!

    Eunice P.

    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!

    Pineapple sourdough muffin & esquite biscuit
    Tina L.

    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!

    Vicky H.

    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.

    Monica N.

    [[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.

    Smoked vanilla latte
    Kate M.

    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!

    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]]

    Emmie & chipotle scone
    Sharon H.

    [[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.

    Banana chocolate muffin
    Jim D.

    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.

    Sunny P.

    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.

    Kyoto Cold Brew
    Anthony D.

    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)

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