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Loaf Lounge

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

“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’r...
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!”

Stop in and try our new danish! Coconut and almond frangipane, black raspberry jam with earl grey and coconut whipped cr...
04/20/2026

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

Love at first bite!  Order a Valentine’s Day package from Loaf Lounge this year - available to pre order on our website ...
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!

It’s so cold outside but Loaf Lounge is open!  Stop in or order online for deliver all day!  Kitchen open til 2!
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
Our industry is built on the labor, culture, and care of immigrant communities. That’s why we’re participating in Pueblo...
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.

It’s always a great day for a beer and a sandwich! We just got in this tasty new  winter lager, and we are loving it wit...
12/12/2025

It’s always a great day for a beer and a sandwich! We just got in this tasty new winter lager, 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.

Holiday pre orders are open!!!We are offering:*Holiday Cookie Box! This includes2 gingerbread dulcey cookies, 2 chocolat...
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!

Loaf lounge holiday hours!!! We are open for our usual business hours Monday - Wednesday (open Tuesday this week!!!!) op...
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.

There’s a new “fancy ham” in town! Jambon buerre! Fra’mani rosemary ham, Cornichon plugra butter, & radish.
11/08/2025

There’s a new “fancy ham” in town! Jambon buerre! Fra’mani rosemary ham, Cornichon plugra butter, & radish.

Holy moly! We’re on the  38! Thanks  for adding us on to this killer list, honor to be mentioned in such great company.
10/29/2025

Holy moly! We’re on the 38! Thanks for adding us on to this killer list, honor to be mentioned in such great company.

Thanksgiving pre order are live! This year we are offering country sourdough, parsnip & sage bread, packages of rolls, c...
10/23/2025

Thanksgiving pre order are live! This year we are offering country sourdough, parsnip & sage bread, packages of rolls, croutons for stuffing, pastry boxes ( so you have a few little treats while you prepare your feast!), pear butter cinnamon rolls, and of course, the chocolate cake! Orders are open until the 19th, pick ups can be scheduled for Thanksgiving or the day before. Link in our bio!

New shirt alert!   created this incredible design for us as a fundraiser for  the team that  and  ran with for last Sund...
10/18/2025

New shirt alert! created this incredible design for us as a fundraiser for the team that and ran with for last Sunday’s . They both had incredible runs and are so grateful for everyone who supported them! This is a cause that will always be important to us and we are going to keep the fundraiser going through the end of the year. $10 from each shirt will be donated to . We have all sizes available in two colors. If you know us, you recognize the cuties gracing this shirt. Thank you again to for the incredible art!

We’re thrilled to let yall know you can see us on the season 2 finale of Poochie & Pang! So great to be featured with  &...
10/17/2025

We’re thrilled to let yall know you can see us on the season 2 finale of Poochie & Pang! So great to be featured with & ! You can find the episode link in our bio.

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

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Food Inspection

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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.

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