Lea French Cafe
20 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Léa French Café is a genuine Parisian-style bistro in Chicago where leisurely brunches unfold with standout French pastries like delicate pear tarte and perfectly executed quiche Lorraine that justify the regular crowds. The thick, smooth spinach quiche and buttery croissants anchor a full breakfast menu that rewards slow mornings, though their avocado portions could use some generosity. It's the kind of warm, family-friendly spot that feels like a natural pause in your day, whether you're dodging Chicago rain or settling in for your third weekly visit.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
At Léa French Café , I ordered the spinach quiche and the overnight oatmeal. The quiche is much thicker than expected, yet incredibly smooth and flavorful, with plenty of filling inside. The crust has a strong buttery aroma that pairs perfectly with the soft, custardy center. The overnight oatmeal is excellent — the oats are intact with a great texture, lightly sweet with a milky flavor, and the raisins add a nice touch. It’s honestly one of the best overnight oatmeals I’ve ever had. A very satisfying brunch overall.
i usually come to leâ parisian sandwiches about three times a week for breakfast, but today was very disappointing. my croissant (avocado, cheddar, egg) had almost no avocado in it. my chicken avocado sandwich was worse — the chicken was ice-cold, like it came straight from the freezer, and the bread was also cold and hard. even though i selected olive oil, i couldn’t taste it at all. i paid around $23–24 for this order and sadly couldn’t eat it — i had to throw it away. i really enjoy this place, which is why this experience was so frustrating. i hope management sees this feedback and takes action, because customers should be able to expect the same quality every visit.
Spectacular, truly exquisite modern French bistro. Brunch around 10:30am on a Sunday and it was full but not jam packed. The Pear Tarte and quiche Loraine were perfect and I took many baked goods to go, despite the need to make space in my suitcase for a flight back home. This is a must when visiting the area. I would love to have an opportunity to try more items from the menu on a future visit
A great way to start the day, before exploring the city even if it is a rainy day. So many great places to explore, this stop should be on your list. The food was awesome and the iced coffee was just as good. It was a great way to fuel up and relax in a beautiful restaurant. The staff was super nice and friendly. Definitely, taking some treats to go.
I ordered the veggie sandwich with avocado, egg, and cheese, but was a bit disappointed by how little avocado was included — you could barely see or taste it. That said, the menu has a nice variety of options. I got the overnight oats as a $1 side, and they were surprisingly very good! The space itself is really lovely, and they offer some great-looking salads that I’d like to try next time. Overall, it’s worth a try!
Crema Reviews
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