"We were happy to find this cozy and pleasant pastry shop. It was a 50 min walk from where we were, but it was worth it to escape the boring and plain touristic options we saw around the hotels around the Loop. You open the doors and immediatly smell the aromas of good butter and flour. The staff is friendly and welcoming. We loved the croissants and we ordered a loaf of bread to take back to St Louis, and it tasted great next morning! The coffee is not the greatest, but it is ok."

"Went there with a friend, got an almond croissant and hazelnut and cinnamon bread. I liked the almond croissant, friend liked the hazelnut and cinnamon bread, small bakery, good neighborhood."

"This is the real deal French patisserie, staff even speak French in the background. That’s how you know it’s authentic. I ordered an amazing almond croissant, best I’ve had in Chicago. It’s clear they use quality ingredients they’ve put a lot of thought into. Fast service, didn’t wait long to get my order. They had good looking baguettes I wish I could’ve tried, maybe next time. Overall I definitely recommend La Fournette, worth a visit."

"I am a local. I love bread more than life, and there is an enormous amount of love in the bread and pastries La Fournette bakes. The baguettes are truly rustic, and craggily. They are deeply scored which creates lovely, beautiful ridges that deepen the flavor. The bite is so satisfyingly crackly, the glutenous gases that release create a crescendo of subtle flavors and textures. You will be hard-pressed to find a more authentic, consistently high quality French bakery in Chicago. Favorites— Saucisson sandwich, the beignets, and, of course, the croissants."

"I bring my family here when they visit overseas, I come here for a couple birthdays and more to come, I order macarons to offer as presents , and I don’t even live in Chicago. As their website says, thank you for providing real ingredients crafted into deliciousness while keeping the prices affordable. If they wanted to, they could’ve made it upscale , they could’ve charged higher and they could’ve opened more locations and run it like a business buisness vs your local neighborhood French bakery but they don’t. God bless you . Hope you read this ❤️🙏"