Crema's Take
“This French-inspired café pulls off the rare trick of feeling authentically Parisian while remaining deeply welcoming to the Hyde Park crowd—expect stellar croissants, expertly pulled espresso, and a design that somehow blends retro bistro charm with modern touches. The pastry case is genuinely worth lingering over, and the baristas know their craft, making it equally appealing whether you're cramming with a laptop for an afternoon or lingering over a leisurely breakfast. If you've been craving an actual French café experience without the pretension, this is your spot.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Nothing like a French cafe when you least expect it. As I was exploring Hyde Park, I stumbled upon La Boulangerie. What a gem. The decor was retro, French and modern at the same time. Especially stricking was the cool mural/ painting of the Eiffel Tower on the back wall. Surely…
I am on a quest to try a new coffee/pastry location once a month. This month I came to La Boulangerie in Hyde Park. The barista did a great job with my expresso and the staff was friendly. I had the delicious breakfast croissant and it’s egg, swiss cheese, avocado, ham and…
Perfect café for students. Free WiFi and plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Phenomenal food and coffee. I had the Brie croissant sandwich, which was flavorful and light. Tasty but not greasy! They serve Dark Matter Coffee, Chicago local and a cut above the rest, smooth and…
Everything here presented beautifully. When you walk in you are immediately greeted by this wonderful display of baked goods. You can even see the bakers working on the croissants. That being said, nothing really stood out which is fine in a suburb but doesn’t really cut it…
As soon as you walk through the door the atmosphere is very inviting and warm. The pastries on display look fresh and delicious, I stood there for 10 minutes trying to decide what to choose. The barista was very friendly and even recommended one of their quiches, which was…
Crema Reviews
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