Lost Larson

Bakery and Chicago history fans lamented when Swedish Bakery closed after 88 years. Pastry chef and Chicago native, Bobby Schaffer, did the city a favor when he and his sister, Bree, opened Lost Larson. Expect seasonally inspired pastries bursting with ripe fruits, hand-rolled cinnamon rolls, cardamom buns and aromas so heavenly you might think you should pay for them, too. Schaffer led the pastry program at three-star Michelin restaurant, Grace, and studied under a Spanish master chocolatier. His dedication is indicative with pastries such as Duchess Cake (vanilla sponge, raspberry, white chocolate marzipan mousse); Pistachio Cherry Tart; and lovely everyday items including chocolate spelt cookies, chocolate hazelnut croissants, lingonberry almond cake and tebirkes - poppy seed pastry. Try any of the open-faced sandwiches (pickled herring or green onion avocado among others) available during lunch hours.