La Fournette
1547 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“This cozy French patisserie is the real deal, run by actual French owners and staff who greet you with a genuine "bonjour"—think of it as a direct portal to a Parisian neighborhood bakery tucked into Chicago. Their pastries and rustic, deeply scored baguettes are made with remarkable care and authenticity that locals and travelers alike swear are the best they've found outside of Europe. Whether you're grabbing a legendary almond croissant for quick coffee or settling in for a slow morning with fresh bread and light breakfast, La Fournette delivers that rare combination of old-world craftsmanship and warm hospitality.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
It’s the real deal! The owner and employees are French, and will welcome you in with a “bonjour”. Easily the best pastries I’ve had outside of Europe, and I’ve looked long and hard! The baguettes are delicious, too.
I am a local. I love bread more than life, and there is an enormous amount of love in the bread and pastries La Fournette bakes. The baguettes are truly rustic, and craggily. They are deeply scored which creates lovely, beautiful ridges that deepen the flavor. The bite is so…
We were happy to find this cozy and pleasant pastry shop. It was a 50 min walk from where we were, but it was worth it to escape the boring and plain touristic options we saw around the hotels around the Loop. You open the doors and immediatly smell the aromas of good butter and…
Went there with a friend, got an almond croissant and hazelnut and cinnamon bread. I liked the almond croissant, friend liked the hazelnut and cinnamon bread, small bakery, good neighborhood.
This is the real deal French patisserie, staff even speak French in the background. That’s how you know it’s authentic. I ordered an amazing almond croissant, best I’ve had in Chicago. It’s clear they use quality ingredients they’ve put a lot of thought into. Fast service,…
Crema Reviews
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