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Get the molé croissant on Sundays!
Really good seasonal lattes and some of the best pastries I’ve ever had. And the workers are so nice! New favorite place
Fantastic coffee and some of the most unique pastries in Chicago. I come here way too often. Val and her team are amazing! Love this place and it’s very different vibe. Just a few steps away from the brown line el stop at Roscoe.
I had a flat white and it was absolutely delicious. I was very close to getting a pastry, but held back on this visit. I will have to return to try them!
I waltzed in and ordered an iced mocha latte without really reading the menu, because that’s my tradition for trying a new coffee place. The barista was confused and I realized it wasn’t on the menu, so I just asked if they had chocolate syrup and he explained they only have the syrup for their four specialty drinks (it looked like they make the syrup themselves but I’m not sure). He was happy to recommend the speciality latte most similar to what I had asked for and though it was a little spicy it was really good! This place is definitely different than other Chicago coffee shops but it’s a nice place with patient staff.
Finding coffee shops that do both coffee and pastries well is actually quite rare. Loba Pastry and Coffee does a great job at both. I ordered the Sesame Roll pastry and a Cortado. The Sesame Roll was a light puff pastry swirl filled with poppy seeds and honey with a dash of sesame seeds and it was delicious. It brought back memories of my grandma's poppy seed rolls but was so much better with the honey! For me a barista that can deliver a Cortado that makes me pause as I take that first sip to enjoy the favors is given special notice and this one did. Rich and creamy while able to bring the coffee flavor was what I registered. I will be going back to this hidden gem to find out the coffee supplier and sample the other pastry options. Five stars is justified but I wanted to sit and enjoy my tresures but had to take and go. I hope you enjoy.
Best kouign amanns in chicago!! Purchased 2 in the holiday season and my family still talks about how amazing they were!!! Just writing this review now because I realize I need a birthday dessert and plan to come here for it!!!
We were only able to sample their pastries, which were excellent. We also tried the sesame brioche loaf. Will have to come back for savories and coffee!
Friendly service and great coffee and pastries! The Sesame Emmy was possible the best treat I've ever gotten from a coffee shop. Treat yourself to one of their unique seasonal latte flavors.
You can't beat the wonderful pastries, coffee beverages or the service (with a smile) at Loba. I highly recommend!
Been going here for coffee and pastries for months, and at this point I think I've cycled through all of their pastry and latte options. While the flavors, decorations, and techniques change from menu item to menu item, everything I've ordered has been unique, fresh, and delicious. Val, Alex, Leila, and the rest of the Loba crew make each visit memorable and friendly - there's no better neighborhood coffee shop and us in Roscoe Village are lucky to have them. When you're in the area, be sure to stop by and get one of their flavored lattes and pastries - you won't be disappointed!
Been around the block of various Chicago neighborhoods to find European-level bakeries, and Loba comes as one of the closest.
Been coming here for nearly 2 years and each experience is wonderful. The food is uniquely delicious, the coffee is perfection, and the staff are just as warm and inviting! Please be respectful of their COVID precautions and order online ahead of time. Support local!
Pastry is yummy
Loba has always had the best pastries. And I have been loving their pineapple sourdough muffins during quarantine! They are beyond delicious! I’m not vegan, but these vegan pastries are life changing! Also, huge fan of their cold brew. I hadn’t ordered anything from Loba ahead of time, But decided to try out their take-n-bake kouign-amann for Christmas morning, and OMG my family and I were IN LOVE with the Ham & Gruyere kouign-amann! I will need to reorder this again next year!! 100% recommend!
Loba has some of the best drinks and pastries I’ve ever had. I’ve never had anything but the absolute highest quality pastries and caffeinated drinks here. The Matcha Lattes are the best I’ve had, they do a Kyoto style cold brew which is delicious, and always has a great selection of teas. Recently I’ve loved the giardinera focaccia, sourdough muffins, and of course Kouign Amanns. Really everything I’ve had here has been dynamite! Great place to pick up breakfast day to day, or pick up something for a special occasion. Online ordering is quick and easy. Locally owned small business.
Make sure to order ahead online! Unique flavors and quick service!
Fantastic independent bakery with great coffee options and friendly service. The pineapple muffin and the wolf spice latte are among my favorites, definately would recommend trying them!
Tasty iced latte and baked goods! Order ahead!
I love this place, but it is a bit pricey. Also, their large coffee is small in comparison to other places and the iced coffee is even less. But, with all of that being said they're very nice people and they make tasty coffee. :)