Lost Larson

Lost Larson is a bakery and café originating in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago with a second location in Wicker Park. Inspired by the neighborhood and his heritage, Lost Larson takes its name from owner Bobby Schaffer’s ‘Lost’ last name – Larson. This story encompasses so much more though – looking at traditional craftsmanship and honoring the craft of baking. It’s an exploration of ingredients. Flour – freshly milled from whole grains on a traditional stone mill and made with the lost ways of long fermentation to develop the flavor and nutrition. Seasonally inspired pastries utilizing fruits at the peak of ripeness. Hand-rolled cinnamon rolls. These are just some of the items you’ll find at Lost Larson.

Lost Larson pays a lot of attention to detail when it comes to their food, which shouldn’t surprise you considering it’s the kind of place that mills its own flour. So although the menu seems simple, the carefully prepared dishes taste surprisingly complex - like a small plate of roasted sweet potatoes and farro balanced out with a bright and flavorful broth of lemon and ginger tea. Or branzino, typically a mellow fish, served with a spicy asparagus puree that ends up being the perfect complement. And the Swedish meatballs are a must-order, mainly because they’re served on an incredibly rich and slightly sweet cauliflower gravy that seems to have been made with about 6,732 spices, and they come with a fantastic potato bread that has pieces of baked potato inside that you can actually taste.

Location: 5318 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

Tel: 773-944-0587

Website: https://www.lostlarson.com/

Hours: 07:00 AM - 15:00 PM

Google Rating: 4.7/5