Gloriously good bread. Tasty coffee and tea drinks too. The pastries are excellent but overpriced. Still, the bread makes everything more than worth it, and the atmosphere is enticing - inside and out. Great place. read more

I bought some treats to take home from Lost Larson recently. This was my first visit to Lost Larson, now a mainstay on Clark Street in Andersonville. There was a good crowd chillin' inside, and there were also a few tables outside for those who wish to enjoy their goodies along a busy stretch of sidewalk. I shared with my lovely wife (of course) and I'd say our favorite two items are the chocolate croissant and the cinnamon roll. Close behind is the classic croissant, followed by the cardamom bun. Aww heck, they were all good, and so we look forward to checking out Lost Larson again soon. read more

The line moved surprisingly fast at Lost Larsen. Very cute interior, albeit not very large, but they do have an outdoor patio. I ordered an oat milk caramel latte, which was very enjoyable once I gave it a good stir. The first sip was pretty sweet since the syrup settled at the bottom, but after mixing it up, it hit the exact flavor profile you expect from a great caramel latte. Since I live nearby, I grabbed a mix of pastries to go. Even without warming them up, the textures and flavors were fantastic. The almond croissant was flaky with a thick, crisp exterior and a dense, flavorful center. It wasn't overloaded with almonds on top, so I wasn't scrambling to wipe stray nuts off my clothes. The pecan sticky bun was also delicious--the bun looked like a soft roll wrapped in a rich caramel coating, and the caramelized pecans were incredible. My favorite was the Kouign-amann. It was my first time trying one, and the crisp, buttery layers reminded me of an intense, caramelized croissant. On the softer side, I tried the lingonberry almond cake. The top had a firmer crumb with almonds while the bottom was a soft cake with lingonberries throughout. It tasted good, though I realized I've been leaning more toward the crispier pastries lately. Overall, it's a fantastic local bakery with a great selection, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Almond Croissant Kouign-amann - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was looking for a quick stop to get coffee and a pastry and fell upon this spot near by and I am so glad I walked in! There is plenty of seats inside to hang with a friend and a cute patio space outside as well. The staff was quick and efficient and was super helpful providing me recommendations on their spread of delicious baked goodies. I ordered an iced lavender latte with skim milk and got the lingonberry almond cake. The cake was insanely delicious! I loved the texture and it had the perfect amount of flavor. The iced latte was not too overwhelming with the lavender syrup as well. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area again! read more

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I'm a sucker for a good a new Bakery and glad I discovered Lost and Lardon's on Clark in Andersonville. For me the litmus test of a good bakery is its chocolate chip cookie. Well Lost and Larson's sure did pass with flying colors. It's a smaller bakery with just a handful of baked goods as it is mostly a cafe. But cozy for just a nice sit down to chill after work. Love a neighborhood bakery!! read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had been dying to check out this Swedish bakery for months! The cardamom bun satisfied my craving, but was flakier than some cardamom buns in Sweden, and the cappuccino was superb. I love when cafes serve in mugs for there, instead of takeaway cups! Went on a quiet Monday morning and the cafe wasn't too busy. Staff were helpful and was able to grab a table in the back by the books, which was cozy. read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Cardamom bun, cinnamon roll, and cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got an almond lingonberry cake and tebirkes (looks similar to a croissant but with almond paste inside and poppy seeds on top). The almond lingonberry cake was a nice mix of sweet and tart. The tebirkes was yummy, not too sweet! I read other reviews before going in, and they mentioned an additional service? fee that is automatically added. I noticed that my total was higher than the total I estimated. I didn't want to cause a trouble and ask about the additional fee. I think that it's a little sneaky, because you don't see the additional fee unless you say yes for the receipt to be printed/emailed to you. The i-pad screen only shows the after tax and after service fee amount. And then it asks for tip on top of that. Bar seating near window, small 2 person tables. Not ideal for large gatherings. read more

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Lost Larson has a solid offering of both sweet and savory pastries and very well made drinks. Plenty of seating and relatively quiet- it's a great spot to meet up with friends or stop for a quick study session. The baristas are friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel very welcome here! read more

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You know, I continue to be completely impressed by the pastries at Lost Larson. It's really darn hard to make a solid line of savory pastries that feel light and tasty without being too heavy, but man lost Larson found a way. Yesterday we tried the kale/cheddar, ham/cheese, almond, and spinach/feta pastries. All of them were fresh, light, and incredible. read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cool upscale Andersonville bakery where you can get homemade baked goods and surprisingly good coffee amongst other coffee beverages. I also have tried their cold brew which is very good. The cream cheese muffin is damn good. There are a few rabies inside where you can set up and do a little work while enjoying their offerings. Out back they have a really nice patio seating area I discovered on the way out. I'll be back to try Lost Larsons again and more specifically their patio. All in all a great independent neighborhood spot in a great neighborhood. read more

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Pleasant cafe in Andersonville. Good coffee and pastries, great sandwiches. Very nice place to sit if you can grab a table near the windows - they have a lot of tables. Fun spot to spend a morning or afternoon. Id recommend and will come back. read more

This coffee shop is located in what seems to be the hipster area of Chicago. People were super friendly in passing and very care free. Seems to be a welcoming area of all walks of life and very accepting. Lost Larson is very popular. A friend who lives in Chicago recommended this place because it's one of her faves. I can see why. The danishes and other bakery items were really good. If they have the cake (can't even remember the flavor) but it had white icing and very fresh tasting....get it! They literally had one slice left, so I knew then it must be a hit. The matcha was good, but could be better. The matcha to milk ratio seemed to be off. More milky than matcha. read more

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You can't go wrong with Lost Larson! I had a beautiful caramel latte, smorrebrod, and summer succotash quiche. The only downside was that someone went to town buying many slices of princess cake before I got there, so they were fresh out. I shall return because it is unbeatable!! read more

Got a toogoodtogo bag here (very competitive to get) - and it makes sense because their pastries, both savory and sweet, come highly recommended by my chicagoan friend. Got 7 pastries - all were very fresh, balanced, and nuanced in flavor. Pictured is a turbines and cardamom bun. Not pictured, but also got a croissant, cheddar and kale scone, blueberry muffin (which was fire), and another cardamom bun. All pastries were fresh - and the staff were super inviting and friendly. The space is very simplistic and elegant, and has some seating indoor and more outdoors. Would definitely come back for their pastries as they do both savory and sweet pastries well. Side street parking can be hard to find here, but there are residential areas nearby. read more

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Stopped in for a quick pastry and tea. Quickly greeted at the register and ordered. Not much seating inside but plenty of space to chill. Big window counters so you can do a quick lap to see what to get. The spelt cookie had a different almost grainy like texture from a normal chocolate chip cookie. The lingonberry almond pastry was very good with a great tartness. Teas were also on point. read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Chocolate Spelt Cookie Lingonberry Almond Cake Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The croissant and pastries here were good - I wish they were little softer & fluffier but we went towards the end of the day so maybe needed to go earlier to get the most fresh pastry. Overall it was a fun spot to try a little treat, and would go back to try their coffee! read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They pastries are already fabulous, and its apparent with how quickly they sell out some mornings. Recently came by and tried their breakfast sandwich and I am hooked! They come on a fresh brioche bun with a housemade sausage patty that is juicy but not too fatty, a egg patty that is fluffy, thin pickles and an aioli sauce that wraps it all up. Seriously it is so good!!! They gave me another reason to come back around and I'll be back! read more

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Meh. First-time customer. I ordered a large London Fog, and if they truly served me a large (see photo), I'd hate to see what a small looks like. Thimble-sized? The almond croissant was pleasant and flaky, but almost completely devoid of almond paste/filling. Staff not especially friendly. Space seems okay. There are other, better bakery-cafes in Chicago and this one doesn't merit a second visit. read more

Lost Larson Bakery - A table on the sidewalk outside of Lost Larson in Andersonville. On the table is a "large" London Fog (tea latte) and an almond croissant. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing pastries, amazing coffee. What more can I say. It is a more upscale place place, the prices are steeper than I'd usually spend however the quality makes the prices feel reasonable. Street parking as very easy and employees were friendly. read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had 2 minutes to grab something before our Lyft arrived and so I got a Cardamom pastry and a kouign Amon. This place has the best pastries!!! read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Assortment of goodies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Finally made it to Lost Larson! Really good pastries, I can't remember exactly what we got but I really enjoyed the one with goat cheese in the middle (savory) and the morning bun. Coffee was really good too, and we got a window table which was a nice ambiance! I'd come back here if I was I in the area, but probably wouldn't come out of my way. read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Pastries! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got a quick morning drop in before the crowd. Latte was smooth and creamy and I don't remember the name of the croissant but it has sesame seeds and an almond butter filling. Was delicious and I will be back for more croissants read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Oat milk latte and croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Oh my! I walked in without the intent to buy a bakery good. I wanted to see what they had. I immediately say an Almond Lingonberry pastry. Since almonds are my absolute favorite I had to buy the $7.50 pastry. I wasn't able to enjoy it there, once I got home I cut it in half and had my first bite. Yum! It was worth every penny! read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Lingonberry Almond Cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lost Larson in Andersonville is fine but for the amount of hype I've heard about this bakery I expected it to blow my mind. The coffee was fine but nothing to write home about and the pastry (we got an afternoon tea bun) was a little too sugary and hard for my liking. All in all it was not a bad experience by any means but likely wouldn't be returning. read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I feel so silly for waiting to try Lost Larson for so long!! The pastries were remarkable - loved the kale scone!! And the drinks are great, creamy, and unsweetened which is all I can ask for! :) It was quite busy on a Sunday morning, but service was kind and the patio was really sunny and peaceful in the best part of Andersonville! Will be back!! read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Kale cheddar scone, double chocolate cookie, iced matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Incredible spot! Stopped in for espresso and a pastry. Greeted immediately when walking in, very friendly service! Espresso was out quickly, very peaceful space, even on a weekend morning. Will definitely be back soon - so many more delicious items to cross off the list. read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Lingonberry Almond Cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband and I have been coming here since December 2019. We became regulars during the pandemic, every weekend we would show up, and wait outside with a ton of people. That is a testament to the quality of the food. It's a beautiful space, and the service is top notch. Always has been. I also really want to share a story that took place 10 min ago. Ha! I ordered the Princess Cake for my husband's 40th, it's his favorite cake. I somehow ordered it to the wrong location, but Mike helped me secure a cake for my husband. We were already running late and going to the WP location was not an option. He helped me, I have the cake, and my husband is so excited. Thank you for always taking care of us, whether giving us something to look forward to during the pandemic and today for helping me make my husband's birthday special. read more

My new favorite bakery. I haven't had anything I didn't like. The croissants are huge and so good. They also have great scones, cookies, baguettes, and even quiches. Highly recommend stopping in! read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The vibe on this street alone will get you to walk in. You walk into a beautiful bakery where they are making fresh bread and baked goods. I saw a wonderful setting in the space for nice chairs and visible baked goods and such. I love that you can see them making the goods while you are there. The only complaint would be the staff was a bit uptight and tense when taking orders and I noticed that with mine and others who were ordering. I ordered an Almond Milk Latte and Lingonberry Almond Cake + Chocolate Stem cookie. The latte was well done and velvety in texture. It was not burnt at all and was a smooth sip. The lingonberry cake is a must - it was very unique with a bit of tartness and crummy texture that was a bit sweet but paired well. The chocolate stem cookie was nice and crunchy on the outside yet gooey on the inside side and they did not hold back on the chocolate chips. Overall, a great experience and look forward to coming back soon. read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Lingonberry Cake + Chocolate Cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very good pastries. Super good, memorable. We tried this place over the summer & I'm thinking about it 6 months later. Would love to come back. I'm sure any pastry you get here is solid! read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Pastries - delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great pastries. This place gets extremely busy after 8:45am, so come early or pre order! read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Several weeks ago I was watching the series finale of Billions. Chef Ryan had returned and came bearing a tray of cardamom buns. Wags bites into it and loses his mind. That completely set me off in search of one as I was jonesing for one real bad. Did a little research and came across Lost Larson. I placed an order online for pick-up. I am so glad I did that because I went online the same day to check for more of the buns and they were sold out. I placed an order for cardamom buns, cinnamon roll, afternoon tea cake and lingonberry almond cake. The cinnamon roll and and lingonberry almond cake were good, but just didn't tickle my fancy. The cinnamon roll was more croissant like in pastry texture, with a dollop of frosting on top. It was very brown in color, which for me suggested it had been in the oven too long. But based on other reviews I have read, I guess that is the why they look. The texture threw me off as it was not like a typical pastry dough. While it looked like a croissant, it was a little more chewier than one. I don't much about Swedish pastries, so I am taking a guess that this is their version of a cinnamon roll. The lingonberry almond cake was hard to pin down in terms of the flavors. I didn't really get any almond flavor, even though I could see the sliced almonds. Not being familiar with the taste of lingonberry. I was picking up a somewhat tartness at the end, but it was not the predominate flavor. If I had to say what that was, it would simply be sweet. The winners for me were the Afternoon Tea Cake and definitely the Cardamom bun. The tea cake was brown in color like the cinnamon roll, but it was not a chewy, nor did it have that texture. It was sprinkled in sugar and was good when it was slightly warmed. The Cardamom bun was without a doubt the best of the bunch. This had more of what I expect of a pastry dough texture. The flavor was dead on, but not overpowering. The Doctor had a piece and was puzzled by the flavor, but loved it, As it was his first time having one, he couldn't pin down the flavor. For me, it is a hard flavor to describe, similar to red pop from the Southside of Chicago. You can't put it into words, but you know what it tastes like once you have had it. I usually tell people to think of allspice. This bun was the clear winner for me and I will be returning to get more. There was rock sugar and a sugar glaze on the bun, which provided just enough sweetness for me. Price-wise, the pastries are somewhat on the high side...8 pastries almost ran me $70. I would say I would not have a problem paying for the Cardamom bun, but would think twice about other items. I strongly recommend ordering online to make sure you get what you want, which is what I did. I will be returning for those buns for sure, and the tea cakes every now and then. read more

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I wish I loved it, but I do like it. Charming with some good pastries. I long for a good cardamom bun and sadly, as a Swedish bakery, they failed. The cardamom flavor is dull- they need to work on adding more for a traditional Scandinavian cardamom roll. Other pastries and breads are very good. One star off for the very famous Swedish cardamom roll- it should be done well. read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Cardamom roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I lost my streak of visiting "Lost Larson" Bakery due to various reasons: COVID-19, gotten busy with children, lack of free time and etc. My first time in the Andersonville location was a positive one. I was impressed with the princess cake. The cafe, from what I remembered, was quite busy during a January morning. Seating wasn't ample but it was comfortable enough to dine in. They had quite strict COVID patron policy in regard of ordering and pickup. I did manage to stop by once yet I wasn't able to snatch anything to eat... In the year of 2024, I still missed my princess cake. Of course there was a similar item at an I*ea food court, the one at "Lost Larson" tasted better and it was just nostalgic to me. I actually was looking for another bakery to see if it was available on Doordash and ran across LL. I immediately convinced my family to place an order so that they could give it a try. It turned out they didn't have my princess cake (tears...). It was alright after I browsed through the rest of menu and chose the cheddar & kale scone. My mom also selected a savory option: spinach & feta croissaint. It was risky to order coffee via a delivery platform, but I craved for a cup of cold brew and I was able to add on the oat milk. Even though delivery took a bit to arrive, the tastes of bakery items weren't affected as much as I anticipated. The scone was filling and the aroma was intoxicating. I warmed it in the microwave for less a minute then the crust was back to its glory. I told myself I should have ordered an additional spinach & feta croissant because the sesame seeded crust was addicting. I even scraped the fallen crust and picked up the dispersed sesame seeds inside the container. "Lost Larson" might make you shrink the wallet. However, the money you spent on the food wasn't going to be a complete loss. At least my experience with LL delivery via Doordash was a good one. I would still prefer to visit their Andersonville shop if I get an opportunity to do so. read more

We came here on a Sunday afternoon around 2, the selection was minimal, yet it was very busy inside. I wanted cake, but they only had some chocolate croissants, cinnamon rolls, and a few other things. We got a croissant and a cinnamon roll, I didn't find the person behind the counter to be friendly, I'm not even sure if she spoke any words. We asked if there happened to be any cake left, and she just nodded her head no. We also got a coffee, which was decent. The chocolate croissant had a very mild flavor, it was very flakey, though. The cinnamon roll was just ok. Not much cinnamon flavor, in my opinion. This was a disappointment. As I was excited to try this bakery, it had been bookmarked on Yelp to check out. read more

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Super cute bakery! We came here specifically to try their cinnamon rolls. Service was friendly by the way. The cinnamon rolls are like cinnamon roll and flaky croissant rolled into one. The frosting has a lemon flavor which balances the sweetness of the cinnamon roll. I think this would be best served warm! The cardamom pastry has a nice cardamom flavor. Not too sweet. I think the pastry would also be nice warmed up. I was hoping the pastry would be flakier, just like the cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll was worth trying! read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Cardamom pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is one of the best bakeries in Chicago. They have high quality breads and pastries that are Swedish inspired. My favorite is the cardamom bun. read more

My wife and I have been here a few times and have consistently had good experiences. The pastries are great. There are common ones and some that are more unique so whoever you are there should be something for you. The coffee here is also wonderful. The atmosphere itself is good too. We consistently get seating and the seating itself is a comfortable place to work in. read more

Phenomenal as always Tea Bun - 5/5. Got 2 of them with no regrets. I think this is hands down their best item. Must get. Chocolate croissant - 4/5. Quite solid even on reheat. That bit of extra chocolate adds a lot. Cinnamon Roll - 4/5. Amazing texture. Soft outside, nice cream topping, super crunchy (a bit sticks in your teeth) cinnamon base. My wife would give 5/5. Spinach Danish - 3.5/5. Excellent, flaky croissant but the ratio had too little insides so it wasn't as special as last time. read more

Lost Larson Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Lost Larson may not have the largest bakery selection in Chicago, but what they do offer - they do it well. You can count on flaky, puffy dough to house high quality ingredients such as fresh fruit, nuts, or delicious frosting. These pastries are fairly large as well with distinct flavor combinations that make each one unique from one another. If you only order one item, make sure to try the cinnamon roll with a unique citrus-cream frosting on top of an incredibly flaky dough. The restaurant seating itself is also spacious and not too crowded, a good place to casually enjoy your delicious food and have a nice conversation. Prices are on the higher side, but not unreasonable for the quality of food that you're getting. read more

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