Loaf Lounge

Loaf Lounge, located in Avondale, offers customers an array of freshly baked breads and pastries made by the collaborative efforts of Sarah Mispagel & Ben Lustbader. Customers can enjoy a variety of savory and sweet treats, including their seasonal specials such as the giardiniera bread, corned beef hash burrito, and mushroom sandwich.

Recent social media posts

10/22/2026

thanksgiving preorders are live on our website! We’re offering bread for your table, treats to enjoy while you’re cooking, and the chocolate cake for dessert! Link in bio to order.

08/13/2026

This month we are raising money for The Alzheimer’s Association. $1 from every sausages egg and cheese sandwich will be donated through Benjamin Lustbader ‘s 2026 Chicago Marathon fundraiser page. If you would like to donate directly please head straight to the link in our bio!

04/21/2026

“IT’S THAT TIME! One of our favorite events of the year is back - Chicago’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry! We’re joining over 55 amazing chefs and mixologists in support of No Kid Hungry. Come see us support this important work, and help us ensure our kids have access to the food they need. 1 in 5 kids lives with hunger in America today, and No Kid Hungry is working on ensuring all kids have access to the meals they need. Visit the link nokidhungry.org/chicago to get your tickets and to see the full list of participants. Eat. Drink. Enjoy. Support NO KID HUNGRY!”

04/20/2026

Stop in and try our new danish! Coconut and almond frangipane, black raspberry jam with earl grey and coconut whipped cream

01/25/2026

Love at first bite! Order a Valentine’s Day package from Loaf Lounge this year - available to pre order on our website or by stopping in. This year we’ll have a box of mixed cookies, tulips from , and a bottle of pet nat for you and your valentine to enjoy together. Preorder link in bio!

01/23/2026

It’s so cold outside but Loaf Lounge is open! Stop in or order online for deliver all day! Kitchen open til 2!

12/20/2025

12/17/2025

Our industry is built on the labor, culture, and care of immigrant communities. That’s why we’re participating in Pueblos y Platillos on January 19, raising funds for direct grocery support for immigrant families across Chicago. Proud to be part of this. Visit for tickets and more info.

12/12/2025

It’s always a great day for a b**r and a sandwich! We just got in this tasty new winter l***r, and we are loving it with our steak sandwich!
Slagel Sirloin, Oregano Dressing, Shish*to, Tomato, White Bean, Roasted Eggplant Puree, Baby Kale, Ricotta Salata on a Seeded Hoagie Roll.

12/02/2025

Holiday pre orders are open!!!
We are offering:
*Holiday Cookie Box! This includes
2 gingerbread dulcey cookies, 2 chocolate crinkle cookies, 2
cardamom snickerdoodles, 3 iced sugar cookies, 2 peppermint brownies
*Pack of Rolls
*Country Sourdough
*Cinnamon Buns (4)
*Fruit and Nut Bread Bundles
Our Fruit & Nut Sourdough (contains: dried cherries, apricots, currants, golden raisins & pecans) with some great companions for a festive snack
*Fruit & Nut Bread with salted European Butter
*Fruit & Nut Bread with Camembert , a rich soft ripened cheese with an edible rind
*Fruit & Nut Bread with both the salted Butter & Camembert
Follow the link in our bio to submit orders!

11/24/2025

Loaf lounge holiday hours!!! We are open for our usual business hours Monday - Wednesday (open Tuesday this week!!!!) open Thanksgiving for a limited menu until 11am. Closed on Friday, and regular business hours on the weekend.

Address

2934 N Milwaukee Avenue Suite E
Chicago, IL
60618

To get to Avondale in Chicago, take the Blue Line to the Addison station. From there, walk south on Kedzie Avenue for about 10 minutes until you reach Belmont Avenue. Turn left and walk east on Belmont Avenue for another 5 minutes until you reach Milwaukee Avenue. The cafe should be on your right.

If driving, take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) and exit at Belmont Avenue. Head west on Belmont Avenue until you reach Milwaukee Avenue. Street parking is available but limited, so it may be easier to park in a nearby garage.

Opening Hours

Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4am
Friday	8am - 4am
Saturday	8am - 4pm
Sunday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://loafloungechicago.com/

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Food safety rules last inspection date: 2024-12-16

What people say

Loaf Lounge in Avondale, Chicago is a bakery and cafe that specializes in bread. The collaboration between Sarah Mispagel and Ben Lustbader has resulted in a unique and delicious menu that keeps customers coming back for more. Their social media posts showcase their mouth-watering offerings, such as the strawberry rhubarb danishes with honey oat streusel or the limited edition dine-in-only Buttermilk Fried Soft Shell Crab sandwich. Loaf Lounge also takes safety seriously, as seen by their decision to temporarily only accept card payments after a string of break-ins in the area. They even have new items on their menu, like the turkey sandwich made by their friends at . With so many tasty options available, Loaf Lounge is definitely worth a visit for anyone looking for fresh bread and creative dishes.