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    La Fournette

    4.4 (651 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Turkey Panini Apple Danish Chocolate Croissant
    Rahima J.

    What a cute place! They have a lot of great baked goods that are so flaky and fresh. They also have a wide array of breads to choose from and take home. The turkey panini was very delicious for a quick brunch stop. The coffee was meh and it is a little bit more pricey, but with baked goods like that and a very nice staff, I would definitely come back to try more of their baked pastries!

    Simran S.

    Very cute and busy French bakery! We got the pistachio hazelnut danish - AMAZING! The lemon pound cake was also very lemony and refreshing. We also got a pack of the madeleines, they felt a slight bit dry but tasty still. Coffee was amazing - I got a hot caramel latte. Perfect for the cold weather!

    Beignets, pistachio pasty chocolate twits & croissants.
    Jim D.

    What drew me here was the fact that's it opens at 7 a.m & many people mentioned the fact that have quiche. Said quiche was pretty damn decent &!85 served its purpose. Not the best nor worse. I also indulged in pastries & they were in. Overall I was satisfied with my purchases but to rank it amongst the best in Chicago is a stretch. The chocolate inside the croissant was minuscule to say the least. Prices are on the higher side but again if you need something extremely early this will suffice

    Cheese Danish
    Morgan P.

    best french bakery in the city possibly the country!!!! staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and you can't miss with a single item. i love their pan au chocolate and cheese danish and HAVE to get sourdough loaf everytime i step foot in the door!! it's on the smaller side so i tend to take my items to go but they do have seating so its nice to have the option very warm and inviting

    Kathy T.

    Amazing authentic pastries! We tried 4 and all of them were buttery and not too sweet

    Sara M.

    Such an authentic French place with great coffee & food! You immediately want to cozy inside and feel like you are in France. The people speak in French and are so friendly. The service was great & just all around a fantastic experience while visiting Chicago!

    Raspberry croissant
    Casey W.

    Delicious chocolate croissants! Not much seating inside so if you come in the winter keep this in mind.

    Croissant
    Quay S.

    Visiting Chicago for the weekend and was on the hunt for breakfast when I walked by this place in Old Town. I figured I'd just get a croissant since it is a French Bakery! As i was deciding between a plain croissant or a sandwich, one of the male employees came to assist me to which I learned I couldn't get a sandwich as I don't eat ham or cheese :( The croissant I purchased was warm, buttery (guilty pleasure here and there) and flaky. Perfect snack until lunch. The place had a few small families and couples at the table giving it a cozy vibe. I'm glad i popped in today.

    Vicky H.

    I'm so happy to have found a proper French bakery in Chicago finally! Staff is super friendly, and everyone is greeted with "bonjour" walking in the door. Ils parlent Français! Classic pastry items are all very delicious, croissant, pain du chocolat, almond croissant...etc. They have a good selection of delicious breads, too. During mardi gras season, they have galette des rois!!! You can pick up items to go or eat in. There are several small tables to enjoy your food and drinks inside! This is now my go-to bakery!

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    Leyang Z.

    A spot in Old Town Chicago featuring French/European baked goods and cafe-style foods. They sell many different kinds of hearty rustic bread, such as their multigrain and sourdough. Besides, they sell pastries and other bread, such as croissant and brioche. Their sourdough was good, but I did not try their pastries. For breakfast, I tried the Quiche veggie and Croque Monsieur. In general satisfactory; especially considering the total price. The Quiche was speical to me in that it was a rectangular-shape and had zucchini inside -- never had zucchini in quiche before but I would say it went well with the eggs. I enjoyed the quiche very much. Their Croque Monsieur was not bad either but a little too saily for me, perhaps due to the ham. Despite this, I really like the gooey cheese inside and bechamel sauce topped on the bread! As the sandwich was about 60% cheaper than what sold in Venteux Brasserie, there is really not much to complain about. Another highlight was that the restaurant was counter-service and no tip was required! Besides, food was served quickly.

    Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Almond Croissant, and Raspberry Danish
    John R.

    I drove my car to La Fournette, and while I was able to find street parking after about 5 minutes, I could see it being a bit difficult to find parking during the busy weekends. As I walked up to the bakery, it had a nice cozy authentic French Boulangerie feel, lots of old wooden tables and furniture. There were six wooden tables, with seating for two people each and a standing shelf table looking out the window. I was greeted with a "Bonjour" as I walked up to the counter. That was a nice touch. I ordered the ham and cheese baguette sandwich, the almond croissant, and the raspberry danish. I also had the cappuccino. I really liked all three food items. The ham and cheese and the French cornichon pickles complemented each other well. Although the baguette was on the hard side, it did add a nice contrast. The almond croissant and the raspberry danish were tasty without being overly sweet. The cappuccino was a bit flat, and I was hoping for something more flavorful. I wished the bathroom had more of a French ambiance, similar to the rest of the bakery. But it was a bit sterile. Overall, it is worth visiting this charming authentic French bakery. If I lived closer or had my office nearby, I would visit more often.

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    Food was fresh and you can tell they make it in house. Workers were nice and it wasn't too crowded

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    Service is quick and pastries are class. Not much sitting room. This review needs to be 85 characters.

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    Authentic French pastries , employees helpful and very friendly. Prices were reasonable. A great afternoon treat.

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    Lovely little french bakery with great beignets and roulades and a bunch of other pastries. Plus always smells great in here.

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    What is the average wait time for seating on weekends?

    30 minutes to get food on a Saturday. Limited seating so probably plan to take it to go.

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