Crema's Take
“From Lucie is a charming East Village dessert destination where elevated pastries and cakes steal the spotlight—think moist carrot cake, buttery croissants, and show-stopping custom cakes that impress as much with their presentation as their flavor. The intimate, people-watching-friendly space invites you to linger over coffee and their small but mighty pastry menu, though service can be hit-or-miss. It's the kind of place that draws devoted followers from across the country and feels like a delicious secret worth discovering.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Stumbled into this adorable dessert shop in the East Village — cozy with a small corner to sit, perfect for people watching. However, the register was quite rude when I asked about the cake ingredients, etc. Ordered their gluten-free carrot cake and found it s bit dry? Perhaps I…
Best carrot cake — moist, flavorful, and unforgettable! From Lucie is a lovely café with a cozy, charming vibe. The pastries are absolutely delicious — fresh, buttery, and beautifully made — and the coffee pairs perfectly with them. Everything feels thoughtfully prepared, and…
As a Chicago foodie, I love exploring all the small food businesses in other cities and this was a stop I had to make! Their pastry menu is small but mighty with very elevated mini cakes and amazing cookies. I had their chocolate chip cookie (9/10) - large, thin and crispy but…
the perfect birthday cake!!! I was truly blown away not only by the presentation but the flavor and quality of the cake. I ordered a 1/4 Chocolate Cake Salted Dark Chocolate Espresso Buttercream and it lived up to all expectations. It was the perfect chocolate flavor, nicely…
We were in the area looking for a sweet treat and came across From Lucie. Initially we were only going to try the chocolate chip cookie but the almond croissant cookie sounded too intriguing to ignore. The chocolate chip cookie was good, I’m personally not a fan of salt on top…
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