Loba Pastry + Coffee
3600 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Loba is a craft-focused espresso bar that treats pastries as seriously as their coffee, with signature creations like their celebrated mole chocolate croissant that balances bold spices and chocolate without veering into excessive sweetness. The team prioritizes the coffee experience over cafe culture, moving lines efficiently while maintaining genuine hospitality—they'll take time to guide you through pastry options on your first visit, then get you out the door with something memorable. This is a place where both the lamination of a croissant and the pull of an espresso shot matter equally, making it feel genuinely appreciated by people who understand what goes into both.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
Cafes like this one are often under appreciated. I value a cafe that puts their craft and customer coffee experience over being a local co-working hangout — Loba does just that. I love the no frills coffee selection with the addition of a few seasonal drinks. I ordered the…
Came here on a Sunday at around 9:30am and there was a line but moved quickly. We ordered their mole croissant which had such a good balance of chocolate with the spices. The lamination of the croissant was also great! Also got the latte with corn milk although I didn’t taste…
This place is the best pastry shop in the area. Everything is so unique, service is quick, and the coffee is tasty. They come up with the most unique combinations of items and most of the time you will never see the same thing twice. The flavor combos might not be for everyone…
I went to Loba at 10am on Halloween (Friday). I was surprised that there was a line of about 15-20 people inside! The line did move efficiently, and they had a stainless steel refillable water station for the fold waiting in line. I love the dust ability aspect of the coffee…
Great service as I asked about the different pastries since it was my first visit. The mole chocolate croissant has an incredible flavor profile and wasn't too sweet. No wait on a Monday and pastries still warm! Card only. I will definitely be back to try more.
Crema Reviews
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