Lost Larson (Andersonville)

Genuinely amazing pastry and good coffee, but given their record of union busting I can’t go higher than four stars.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was suggested the cinnamon roll but I actually prefer the princess cake. A bit pricier but its perfect if you like things “not too sweet”

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The coffee is the best in Chicago! My husband and I love this place, the staff is amazing! We love you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We got cinnamon rolls, chocolate croissant, lingonberry pastry, blueberry muffin, breakfast cookie and Princess cake. All are very good but you have to try the princess cake.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely delicious pastries and the coffee’s pretty good too! Not busy on a Tuesday morning. Very chill atmosphere but with incredible baked goods. Generally lighter fare but a few hearty options. No cash :(

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Exceptionally high price $5 but not an exceptionally good plain croissant. I prefer Pflour'd on Bryn Mawr, whose prices are outrageous as well for something as simple and plain. If plain croissants can be bought in Paris for less than $2, there just is no justification for charging the price of an entire loaf of bread for 1 croissant. They also stop making the breakfast sandwiches at 12 Noon on a Sat???? That should be an all day offering. I am seriously thinking about starting a micro bakery to combat these high prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

I used to love coming to Lost Larson years ago. It was always worth the line for the fresh pastries and a great coffee. Unfortunately, my recent visit was a major letdown. I ordered the Matcha latte (a $7 drink), but the milk was really poorly steamed, not at all what you’d expect at that price point. Even more disappointing was the salmon and egg breakfast; the bread was stale and the cream cheese had clearly been sitting out since opening. My friend I was with also remarked that her bread pudding was hard (pulled from the same glass case). It lacked the care and freshness that made this place special in the past. With these prices and the dip in quality, I don’t think I’ll be back.

Food: 1

This place has delicious pastries and coffee. It is a local place and there is always a line. I love their princess cake and afternoon tea bread. Try as many items as you can, you won't be disappointed with any.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yesterday 1/20 I called asking about ordering a princess cake for 1/21. The polite baker in the phone informed me that cake orders require 48 hours. Understandable for full size cakes, not a problem. I inquired if there was any method outside of ordering to acquire and they informed me that they get one full cake delivered daily- and I could purchase the full cake if I was the first one there at 7am.

So at 7:00am on the dot on Wednesday 1/21 I arrived to find the bakery was completely empty- at around 7:15 someone saw me standing outside and told me they won’t be opening until 8am today- and “they sent out a text to all the orders and posted it on instagram” well I had already checked the instagram- there was no post/story just one at 6am about them being open today. And I didn’t get a text because I was never allowed to place an order.

So in the snow I waited….. and at 7:50am the person working came outside to tell me that they randomly did not get a cake delivered today “which normally doesn’t happen on a Wednesday” and they have 4 slices left from yesterday- but two were ordered so he could sell me 2 slices…..

As I wait for my uber home in the freezing cold on my 35th birthday…. Sincerely- I will never patronize this bakery again.

Service: 1

One of my favorites in the city! The pastries are always fresh and are made in-house. The staff is always working hard and friendly!
Coffee/Tea is yummy.

Thank you, Lost Larson!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazingly delicious cinnamon roll!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll \u0026 Chocolate Croissant

Stopped in for a coffee and got a ham and cheese croissant as well, very yummy and the atmosphere was so cute! Hailey with the red hair at the checkout was suchhh a cutie sweetie, all around 5 stars ⭐️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My partner and I love to take our puppies here and enjoy some pastries on the back patio during summer. You won’t find better quality baked goods in the neighborhood.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Simply amazing treats. The Afternoon Tea Buns and the Cinnamon Rolls are specific favorites. But everything is delicious. Best bakery in Chicago.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery, Princess Cake Slice, Afternoon Tea Bun

Great pastries! A little expensive. The gentlemen who helped me was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions about their different offerings.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5