Léa French Cafe Lake Street
Cesar Gutierrez · 538 Google reviewsLéa French Cafe Lake Street — neighborhood french in Loop. The noise level tells you everything you need to know. The food tastes like it should, with no compromises. "The coffee had a rich, fresh aroma and the pastries were incredibly appetizing" — Yen Nguyen
What 510 diners keep saying
What 510 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Delicious. Food so fresh and the deep dish quiche is a must experience!”
“The sanwiches here are amazing!!! I ordered two kinds and they both are delicious. The coffee even shows some art work on top of being made by a real barista. Strongly recommend.”
“Great patisserie. The double espresso was only $3.00 and was also good.”
“Perfectly authentic patisserie! Pain au chocolate (chocolate-filled traditional croissant) and Pear Tart were absolutely fantastic - perfect texture, gorgeous presentation. 15/10. Chai latte + espresso was also incredible!”
“Nice place to get a sense of Paris food and Cafe experience. Food was carefully prepared and satisfying and the menu had a good number of French food choices. Quaint little spot with French Cafe style tables. No patio but otherwise a good French style option for Chicago.”
“Tartine / œufs très bonne , Terrasse au soleil le Matin ! , les terrasses ensoleillées c est important !! 😋”
“so delicious i am a croissant lover and these were amazing! staff were so kind”
“At Léa French Café , I ordered the spinach quiche and the overnight oatmeal. The quiche is much thicker than expected, yet incredibly smooth and flavorful, with plenty of filling inside. The crust has a strong buttery aroma that pairs perfectly with the soft, custardy center. The overnight oatmeal is excellent — the oats are intact with a great texture, lightly sweet with a milky flavor, and the raisins add a nice touch. It’s honestly one of the best overnight oatmeals I’ve ever had. A very satisfying brunch overall.”
“Everything I’ve had has been nothing short of AMAZINGGGG!!! The breakfast and lunch are both soooo good ! Amazing customer service and I even got a free lavender lemonade (which is the BOMB)! All I’m saying is , don’t walk , RUN to this location in specific!!! The best croissant sandwich I’ve ever had 😍”
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