Small but packs a punch, this bakery serves up delicious pastries at a fairly good size -- but also quite expensive. Despite this, the quality definitely shows in and every bite -- both in the ingredient quality and the texture. The different pastries are also quite different from one another, so you get a nice variety of experiences despite a somewhat limited selection. The seating is limited here, though enough if you're just enjoying your treat quickly and then moving on. I like the seating at the Andersonville location a little better, though this spot seems a little easier to park at. Overall, delicious and pricey -- but worth the premium. read more

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Came here on a Sunday morning with my partner and child. We had never been before and heard so many good things about this place. It was great! We got the spinach feta pasty, and sticky bun. I had a cold brew and my partner got the drip. My child had the spelt chocolate chip cookie, which he enjoyed. Great place to come for pastries and coffee. There isn't much room to sit, it was very busy when we were here seating wise. The staff were nice, quick. Overall a pleasant experience. read more

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After two subsequent visits to pickup bakery items, I've become a huge fan of their baking talent. It's not really a "coffeeshop" but a grab-and-go "bakery". They do have really good chai! I've tried their plain croissant (5/5), chocolate croissant (4/5), broccoli-cheese quiche (5/5), savory danish (5/5), savory scone (5/5), cardamom bun (5/5), cinnamon roll (4/5), kouign-amann (4/5). The pricing is competitive ($5-$10 per item). Items are baked fresh daily with freshly-milled flour (which seems pesticides-free because it hasn't triggered my gluten-sensitivity). Parking is always a bit of a challenge. And as mentioned in my previous review, I wish they had a seating area. read more

The ambiance is v sleek and chic and the service was quick. I ordered a slice of the princess cake and the lingonberry almond cake. The princess cake was a delight! Very moist and the right balance of flavors with each layer. However, I can see how someone could find the marzipan layer to be too sweet. I personally liked it but the marzipan part is definitely very sweet. The lingonberry almond cake was also very moist, with a crisp exterior. I enjoyed it, however, the middle was hollow? Not sure if it's supposed to be like this? The lingonberry + pastry cream part was barely there. Still had a good flavor though. Overall I quite enjoyed both pastries, but I do prefer more inventive flavors. If you're craving a classic pastry done right, LL is worth checking out. Nonetheless, the prices here are pretty steep. The lingonberry almond cake is not very big at all and almost $8. The princess cake slice is $12 and it wasn't a big slice. read more

Lost Larson - Princess cake slice, lingonberry almond cake - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always enjoy stopping by Lost Larson for their delicious pastries. Love that they offer to toast the baked goods for you as well. Beautiful dining space, large selection of baked goods and friendly customer service. read more

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I'll be honest. Lost Larson is a coffee shop... BUT COME FOR THE PASTRIES!!! The options were endless and delicious. It was hard to choose just one! I look forward to returning for the Princess Cake! My friend and I enjoyed sharing the Lingonberry Almond cake. It was actually way better than I imagined!!! It was moist and delicious! The interior is a bit small, FYI. There's a couple small tables in the back, and counter seating in the front. Not sure how full it gets! On the day I stopped by, we sat at the counter seating, and the patio was full, but the inside was pretty open. Great spot! read more

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The hype over Lost Larson pastries is legitimate - every crevice is crispy, every danish flaky, every cardamom bun not too sweet. I've been to both locations a combined handful of times and it's been a treat every time. Forewarning, their pastries are a tad bit on the expensive side. This location also has limited seating and did not have wi-fi at the time I went in Spring 2025. Otherwise, service was friendly and the pastries make a great pick-me-up! read more

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Love the pastries here! Here are the things I've had and my review for each: Kouign-amann - 10/5 (so so so good) Almond croissant 5/5 Cinnamon roll 5/5 Princess cake: 4/5 (a little sweet for my taste but my friend would give this a 100/5 so I think its personal preference) Kale cheese biscuit 3/5 - was dry and not a lot of flavor (probably the only thing I didn't love here) Will definitely keep going back to try all the pastries. read more

Lost Larson is the spot to get your Swedish pastry fix! The attention to detail at this small bakery/cafe is shown through their pastries, which are all top notch. My favorite is the morning bun but closely followed by the cinnamon roll, which is made with croissant dough and topped with frosting. Frosting on a cinnamon roll is typically a nonnegotiable for me. If you haven't had, try their Swedish princess cake, which is layers of delicious pastry cream, jam and cake all encased in a marzipan. Their version is a great take on the classic - a touch fruity and nutty with a light texture. If you want a savory option I'd recommend the quiche. My only wish is that they served my all time favorite sandwich again - the ham and cheese with lingonberry jam! I dream of that sandwich. Coffee menu has the classics but not much else that caught my attention. My nephew enjoyed the hot cocoa! read more

Lost Larson - Princess Cake Slice - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The ambience is very homey. The food is amazing and the service is the best. The staff is friendly.. they answer all my questions read more

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Lost Larson is such a great addition to the neighborhood. The calming vibes and aesthetic just seem to say "easy like a Sunday morning." I always make sure to take friends visiting here for treats as I get them accustomed to living in a walkable city. The Early Grey pastry is by far the most delicious and unique item. I think about it all the time. What is also great is you can place an order online for pickup and their amazing staff will have everything ready to go for you when you're ready. read more

Ommmmgggggg!!! This place is super delicious. I could tell that everything is made fresh and that a lot of precision and talent is put into every pastry piece. Def recommend this as a go to if you're wanting to try a high quality pastry u will not regret it. Disclaimer: U will become hooked......... read more

First time and will be back. Very cozy inside, not too much seating for done it but it was enjoyable for a quick bite and coffee. I ordered a decaf iced vanilla latte and it was really good. The beans that they used are really good. Also ordered a ham and cheese crossaint which was very flaky but good and ordered the Kouign-amann which it was okay honestly nothing crazy about it. Service was quick and workers were really nice. read more

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I've been wanting to try this bakery for a while, and everything was good, but I think I had higher expectations for the pastries. The morning bun was my favorite, but the cardamom pastry grew on me when I realized it was supposed to be more of a bread, and less of a flaky pastry. Also, the barista was all alone making drinks for a line of customers, and doing a great job, but she, and the store could have benefited from having another barista working with her. The matcha latte was delicious. read more

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Their pastries are decent but their auto grat hits a bit shady when their workers are getting paid hourly (so we're tipping the house??) AND there was a huge mess with Bobby Schaffer (the owner) firing an employee for organizing and then having to settle. A bunch of employees left regardless. There's TONS of bakeries in this area (Mindy's, Kasama, etc.) so I'll probably check those out. Just gives me the ick. read more

Our family of four arrived on an early Wednesday morning with plenty of choices to select from. We left with a hefty box of pastries for about $50. Certainly not cheap but they were very quality baked goods that we all enjoyed: Pain au chocolat (1) Plain croissant (2) Cardamom croissant (2) - These were my favorite. In fact, I was inspired to make my own version but in a bread roll form. Tebirkes (1) - These came in a close second. This is a croissant topped with poppy seeds and lined with almond custard. It's a mess to eat so don't have while on a date! Afternoon tea bun (2) - These were my parents' favorite! This location doesn't seem as busy as the Andersonville one and parking was quick and easy. read more

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Okay, I think I might have just gone on a bad day- but I did not love my experience. I have been to lost larson in andersonville several times and it is always amazing. There are so many beautiful options for pastries and bread and other treats, and everything is delicious. I decided to go to the wicker park location with my sister, around 12pm, and there was almost nothing left at the bakery. Maybe this is what I get for coming at noon? But they still had several more hours until closing so I was kind of surprised. I just felt like it was so different from my experience at the andersonville location. That's not the end of the world, but what really got me was how much it cost. I ordered a slice of cake, a small quiche (It almost felt more like an egg tart), and two lattes, and spent almost $40. I just feel like I spent a lot of money for what I actually got. I think I'm a big fan of lost larson in general, so I'm really hoping it was just an off day. If I'm back in the area hopefully I can revisit and update my review! read more

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The ambiance was nice with decent seating inside and outside. I got the kouign-amman and the breakfast cookie. Both had a great bake and flavor. The breakfast cookie had bananas, oats, and cinnamon which was really interesting and gave it a more dry texture from the oats (not a bad thing). I would've never thought of that combination in a cookie, but it was tasty, similar to banana bread in flavor. The worker was a bit passive aggressive and rude to us, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt; maybe they were having a bad day. read more

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I'm usually a fan of sweet over savory, but thought the kale cheddar scone was amazing and actually enjoyed if more than the afternoon bun (which was still good but not as wow-worthy). Recommend d this location for quick, friendly service. read more

Lost Larson - Kale cheddar scone - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Saw this cake on tik tok and had to try it. Amazing cake! I recommend this bakery to everyone read more

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Wow. Lost Larson has been on my radar for awhile, and I regret not visiting sooner! Although I only bought one pastry this time around, the Lingonberry Almond Cake was so exceptional that it singularly deserves 5 stars. It was definitely on the sweeter side, but the super light and moist center perfectly balanced with the tart berries and fluffy almond cream. The coffee was also flavorful and not bitter. The interior is bright and airy with a cute patio as well. Staff was professional and attentive. I will absolutely return to try more of the menu and highly recommend Lost Larson! read more

Lost Larson - Lingonberry Almond Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came in for a couple of pastries. The staff was great, but I was the only one in the building at the time. We took home a chocolate hazelnut croissant and a Kouign-amann. Both were good but definitely expensive as hell. The croissant was huge though. And it tasted phenomenal. It was fresh, a thin crispy layer on the outside and very soft on the inside. The kouign-amann was made the same way in texture, but I've never seen say a flattened out kouign-amann. I'm use to them being a little taller in shape, but these were rectangular. Still very tasty though. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to visit Lost Larson( but wouldn't mind picking up a couple of pastries whenever I'm in the area. read more

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A charming, smaller branch of my favorite spot in Andersonville. The pastries seem to be the same (likely from the same ovens), but this location has a quieter, cozier interior. The staff here are also noticeably nicer and more welcoming! read more

Nice spot. Tried a few pastries: afternoon tea bun, chocolate croissant, and almond croissant. All super good. Great flavor throughout; some pastries have a few dead spots where you can't taste everything in its fullness, but these pastries had no bad bites. We came here because we couldn't get any pastries on our mobile order at Kasama this morning, but I'm glad it worked out that way for us to try a different spot as well. Seems like a cool, trendy spot for some coffee & light breakfast. We were hearing about how they upcharge every order to cover health insurance for their employees. Never heard of a business move like that--feels kinda silly to me but whatever works I guess. Feel like it would make more sense just to raise your prices instead of a sort of bait & switch move at the last second. But oh well, still quality food! read more

Pastries good per usual but customer service in Wicker was way worse. Woman in mid 20s checking us out started motioning for us to "hurry up" with her arms and hands and started tapping fingers when there was no line in the middle of the day when we were looking at pastries. We were in there less than 5 minutes. read more

Immediately became one of my new favorite coffee shops. The service was excellent, the food and drink were phenomenal, and can we just talk about how aesthetic the place is? Such a great place to show off to a partner, read a nice book, or sit in the window people watching with a cappuccino. Oat Milk Latte- 5/5 loved their espresso roast. Lots of bold flavor without being too acidic. Strong chocolatey notes with a hint of floral in the aftertaste. Easy to chug but worse it to sip and savor Lingonberry Almond Cake- 5/5, was somehow breaking the laws of physics. The exterior was crispy and sweet with light dusting of powdered sugar laying over an edge of caramelized cake. Once your spoon crosses that exterior, you're greeted by the softest and richest cake with an excellent crumble. Not too sweet and a perfect pairing with a bitter coffee Overall 5/5 and certainly made me a returning customer read more

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I'm a huge sucker for Lost Larson since I used to frequent their location in Andersonville. I got lucky since this one is close enough to visit during lunch. The menus are a little different as they don't seem to have food items aside from pastries. Which no fear, their pasteries and coffee is amazing. I got my ultimate favorite the cardamom bun (it's always a go to). The princess cake is always a traditional treat, and can never go wrong with. I'm always going to say it's amazing but that's since I grew up with it. The only thing that threw me off was that the lingonberry lemonade was so tart. I only say that as typically with lingonberry saft it can be a sweeter taste. The taste buds weren't feeling it, but if you love a more tart taste of a lemonade I highly recommend! I will be definitely taking a trip back soon for more cardamom buns and cinnamon rolls. read more

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Dont skip out on the tea bun. At first bite, it tastes like fruity pebbles. A subtly sweet and citrusy bun sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon The chocolate croissant is soooo good too! Very hip atmosphere. Friendly staff. Its pricey but if you dont go on the regular its worth it! read more

Cute little cafe! Simple but nicely decorated. Ordered Chai Latte (with whole milk), lemon pound cake, Lingonberry Almond Cake, chocolate croissant, and chocolate spelt cookie (made with spelt flour). The lemon pound cake was moist, dense, and not super sweet. Only the frosting is tarty and has the lemon flavor. I really like the cake by itself. Rating: 4.5/5 Chai Latte was slightly sweet and not bad. Served lukewarm to almost cold. Rating: 4/5 Lingonberry Almond Cake was really good especially warmed up. Not super sweet. Rating: 5/5 The chocolate croissant was dry. They sell some items in the cafe that are not shown on their online menu. For instance, lemon pound cake, zucchini cake, carrot cake. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Customer service is good. I would come back again to try more items! read more

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Lost Larson in Wicker Park was such a pleasant surprise! Being new to the neighborhood, I've already found my go-to coffee spot. A regular recommended the Campfire latte paired with a cinnamon roll, and now I feel obligated to share this perfect combo--it's too good to keep to myself! The cozy space is ideal for bringing your laptop to work, especially out on the patio where you can chat with friendly Wicker Park locals. The staff is super welcoming, and I'll definitely be back to try everything else on the menu! read more

Lost Larson - Cinnamon roll and campfire latte - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is such a treat and they really don't miss! Love all their pastries, well priced, and they have unique baked items as well as the classics. Really loved their tebirkes (almond cream croissant with poppyseeds), excellent coffee as well. Very glad they opened up a spot in Wicker, 10/10 would recommend. read more

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I ordered the Kouignn Amann, lingonberry almond cake, feta danish, cinnamon roll. All exquisite. The amann was delightfully sweet, cinnamon roll incredibly balanced, and lingonberry cake was delicious. Best to preorder as we did. Great system and had our order waiting for us. When we got there at 1PM, they still had some* pastries for order if we wanted more. Great service from guy behind counter and good ambiance. Minimalistic and fancy woodwork along the walls. read more

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Pastries, especially croissants, are the way to my hungry heart. This place had alot of good reviews so I wanted to give it a go. I came around 8AM after work and there was already a decent amount of people seated at their outdoor patio area. They have a nice display of all their pastries. All their pastries are huge! Also kind of expensive but you are paying for the good quality. There were pastries that I've never heard of so I would love to come back and try some more. Spinach & feta danish: I popped this baby in my air fryer for like 3-5 min and it was nice and toasty. The buttery layers in this pastry were devine. Had just the right amount of spinach/feta filling. I can't get over how good the quality was. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Pastries are delicious and the service is great; however, one thing I don't appreciate is their hidden 15% staff support fee. If I had known I was already paying 15%, I wouldn't have left a tip. The fact that it is a hidden fee it wasn't appreciated. Did you know you have the right to refuse paying 15% staff support fee? read more

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I haven't gone to the one in Andersonville and maybe never will because it's far away. But this place has absolutely superb bread. We have gotten a tebirkes, cardamom bun, and almond Croissant (not pictured) and they have all been excellent so it's hard to pick a favorite. Their bread has this unusual pillow like texture that makes it different from your run-of-the-milk croissants, and their breads are perfect balance of sweet without feeling like a dessert or a donut. Super good and worth checking out read more

Lost Larson - Cardamom Bun and Tebirkes - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best pastries you will have in your entire life. The chocolate croissant is my go to- it is the flakiest, freshest, most incredible croissant! I was hesitant because it's darker in color than a typical croissant but it's perfection. Only problem is now if you order a croissant somewhere else it will NOT compare. Amazing bread as well! Their drinks are good, but I prefer to come and order a quiche or a pastry. read more

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I am giving Lost Larson 2 stars because of their tipping policy. They automatically added a health insurance charge of 4% (which i'm fine with) and a 15% gratuity charge (which i'm not) without mentioning it. Their food is pricey but good, so that tip can be pretty big. I always a tip, even with takeout, but 15% is excessive. I bought 2 loaves of bread ($8 a piece) and 4 pastries ($9 a piece) and got charged $7.65 in gratuity without being told. I noticed it when I got home and had to call them to remove the charge, which they did. They said there is a little sign in the window. I didn't see it clearly. Most people don't i would imagine as they are staring at the food. I would suggest that if you feel the need to charge gratuity like that, then you should mention that at checkout. Thats a full on service charge. Food is excellent, but the tip thing might make me think about going back. read more

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Really great black coffee! However, they don't have public wifi and the employees seemed to talk sh!t for my asking. :I

Sadly disappointing. I really looking forward to trying to this place but I found 3/4 pastries lacking. read more

Lost Larson - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pastries are quality and look like works of art. The flaky croissant dough, yummy. There is street parking, but it was easy to find a spot. Not bad for a weekend. They have indoor and outdoor seating and offer a variety of drinks and food. I would come here again to try more pastries. They were good! read more

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