Crema's Take
“Loaf Lounge is famous for the chocolate cake featured in The Bear, but the real reason to visit is their meticulously crafted sandwiches built on house-made breads—think smoked salmon on marble rye with herby cream cheese and pickled onions, or the Claudio loaded with artichoke and radicchio. The full breakfast menu is equally impressive, with details like sautéed vegetables and herby mayo elevating even simple egg sandwiches into something worth the trip. Fair warning: it gets packed, so come early or expect to stand with your cappuccino rather than linger over a book.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We have visited Loaf Lounge a handful of times. Each time the food has been fantastic! I can’t wait to keep trying more of the menu and hopefully get a slice of the chocolate cake soon!
I stopped by Loaf Lounge in Chicago and was seriously impressed. I ordered their smoked cured salmon on house-made marble rye, topped with herby cream cheese, capers, red pickled onions, thinly sliced cucumbers, and roe — and wow. Every flavor came together beautifully. It was…
I came because they make the famous chocolate cake seen in The Bear. I also got their breakfast sandwich which was very good with the sautéed veggies and herby mayo that added great flavor, and the egg was perfectly runny. The hash brown was crispy and very similar to a…
Sausage egg and cheese was delicious! The vibe was great but I was surprised by how busy it was. Would've loved to read a book while I drank my cappuccino but there is limited seating. Staff was fantastic and quick to get out drinks and food. Will need to add a hash brown to my…
I am a first time visitor today, and will definitely be back to check out more of the menu here. Today I ordered the “Claudio” sandwich, which was quite tasty. With artichoke, solid, radicchio, olives, turkey pepperoni, pepperonata and provolone, on beautifully grilled country…
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