Klein’s Bakery & Cafe (LakeviewEast)

Klein’s Bakery & Cafe (LakeviewEast)

★★★★4.3(398 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Klein's viral stuffed bagel—a polarizing cream cheese-filled carb situation that's become genuinely famous—is worth trying once, though you might find the execution doesn't match the hype. The real draw is the expansive pastry case and breakfast sandwich game, which deliver generous portions and consistent quality that keeps regulars coming back multiple times a week. It's a genuinely comfortable spot to park yourself with a laptop or meet a friend, with attentive service and a calm vibe that actually feels rare for a busy Chicago neighborhood cafe.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

Light foodFamily friendlyPastriesOutdoor seatingSlow sitMeetingsLaptop friendlyFull breakfastParkingTraditional drinksPastriesFull breakfast

Google Reviews

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Mary Kate Cullen
★★★★★3 months ago

I looooovvvvveeee this coffee shop. I come here at least three times a week. Their food is spectacular, their coffee is amazing, and they have excellent service. Every time I walk in, Laura greets me by my name and gets started on my order. It’s a perfect place for community to…

Shauna Santare
★★★★★3 months ago

The viral stuffed bagel is kind of life changing. I ate it with the tomato soup and loved the combo! The soup is creamy and chunky for veggie lovers. There was also a stuffed bagel with bacon that I believe you can only order in person (wasn't listed on the toast menu) I'm…

Palak Nath
★★★★★9 months ago

A calm cafe to get work done! Love the options of cakes available! I got the vegan brownie which was so delicious and soft!

Kenna M
★★★★★9 months ago

I got the “viral bagel”. It is filled with a. Thin layer of cream cheese. I expected the cheese to be gooey, but the texture was honestly like bread (and heating it up didn’t help either). $7.38 for a bagel with a little bit of baked cream cheese is wild… I won’t be returning :/

Landry Jackson
★★★★★11 months ago

I forgot to take a picture. I had the sausage egg and cheese croissant. It was two sausage patties and the croissant itself was almost two hands together. Solid portions. My partner had the everything bagel toasted and said the quality and potions were great. We both had iced…

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