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The croissants here are laminated so precisely that the layers curl back on themselves like something from a geometry class, and then a breakfast sandwich gets stacked on top. Loaf Lounge is an all-day cafe where a pastry-and-savory team splits duties, one side producing sourdough and oatmeal cream pies, the other composing serious sandwiches. The chocolate cake the team made for "The Bear" has taken on a life of its own, which tracks.
The awards strongest first
- The Banchets Nominee · Pastry Chef of the Year · Sarah Mispagel-Lustbader & Ben Lustbader
- The New York Times 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
- The Infatuation The 29 Best Bakeries In Chicago
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Great Lakes · Ben Lustbader and Sarah Mispagel
One number, weighted & current 84
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Chocolate cake
“Plus, their chocolate cake was one of the stars of season one of The Bear.”
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Croissant
“To understand how baking can be equal parts science and art, see the impressive croissants here.”
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Breakfast sandwich
“Breakfast sandwiches too.”
The Infatuation
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