Loaf Lounge – American
This vibrant neighborhood haunt hums with the comforting aroma of toasted crusts and sizzling proteins, inviting guests into a space where the art of the sandwich is celebrated with playful sophistication. Golden-yolked breakfast staples and stacked steak sandwiches share the stage with inventive creations like the "Freaky Leeky," all anchored by artisanal loaves that provide the perfect balance of crunch and chew. Every bite, from the salt-cured salmon to the cheese-laden melts, captures a sense of culinary whimsy and soulful, handcrafted comfort.
North Milwaukee Avenue https://www.loafloungechicago.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Loaf Lounge
Dairy-Free at Loaf Lounge
Loaf Lounge in Chicago has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caramelized Onion Loaf, Blueberry Scone (Vegan) and Sage & Parsnip Loaf. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Loaf Lounge
Loaf Lounge in Chicago has 32 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Bear Chocolate Cake (Whole), Butter Croissant and Caramelized Onion Loaf. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Loaf Lounge
Loaf Lounge in Chicago has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Earl Grey Tea and Black Iced Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Loaf Lounge
Loaf Lounge in Chicago has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dragon Well Green Tea, Earl Grey Tea and Black Iced Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Loaf Lounge
Loaf Lounge in Chicago has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Loaf Lounge
Loaf Lounge in Chicago has 20 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caramelized Onion Loaf, Blueberry Scone (Vegan) and Sage & Parsnip Loaf. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Loaf Lounge
Loaf Lounge in Chicago has 35 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Bear Chocolate Cake (Whole), Butter Croissant and Caramelized Onion Loaf. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Loaf Lounge
Loaf Lounge in Chicago has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sage & Parsnip Loaf, Spinach Artichoke Danish and Chocolate Crinkle Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Loaf Lounge
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Multigrain Loaf | 251 g | 41 g |
| Jalapeno Cheddar Loaf | 110.4 g | 39.7 g |
| The Bear Chocolate Cake (Slice) | 60 g | 35.3 g |
| Country Sourdough | 105.5 g | 33.9 g |
| Freaky Leeky | 63.6 g | 33.8 g |
| Rhiannon V2 | 31.8 g | 26.8 g |
| Cured Salmon | 0 g | 24.5 g |
| Sage & Parsnip Loaf | 14.9 g | 23.9 g |
| Cranberry Morning Bun in Ginger Sugar | 67.8 g | 23.1 g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese | 16.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Capicola, Egg & Cheese | 3.7 g | 18.3 g |
| Irish Breakfast Tea | 40.9 g | 17.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its high-quality seafood and elegant presentation, guests rave about the fresh flavors and satisfying portions that define the dining experience. Reviewers highlight the inviting space and warm, helpful service, noting that the staff provides excellent recommendations that make every visit feel personal. This welcoming atmosphere and commitment to quality ensure that diners leave satisfied and eager to return to explore more of the menu.
Menu
Breakfast Sandwiches
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese - $10: Garlic Maple Sausage, Runny Egg, American Cheese & Herby Mayo on a House Made English Muffin Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie, Egg & Cheese - $10: Braised Kale, Pickled Mushrooms & Pepper with Runny Egg, American Cheese & Herby Mayo on a House Made English Muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Capicola, Egg & Cheese - $13: Spicy Smoked Capicola, Runny Egg, Muenster Cheese & Plum Mostarda on a House Made Croissant Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese - $10: Bacon, Scrambled Egg & American Cheese on a Seeded Bun with Herby Mayo Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cured Salmon - $15: Herby Cream Cheese, Fried Capers, Red Onion, Cucumber & Roe on House Made Marble Rye Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $11: Melty Blend of Cheeses with Garlic Aioli on Your Choice of Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Freaky Leeky - $16: Rosemary Ham, Melted Leek Aioli, Caramelized Honey Mustard Chips, Gruyere, Cornichon, Frisée, on a Demi Baguette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Sandwich - $17: Slagel Sirloin, Oregano Dressing, Shishito, Tomato, White Bean, Roasted Eggplant Puree, Baby Kale, Ricotta Salata on a Seeded Hoagie Roll Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rhiannon V2 - $16: Turkey, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Sunchoke Caesar, Pickled Red Onion and Fennel, Shaved Parm, Asian Pear, on Parmesan Black Pepper Bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Autumn Frost - $15: Winter Squash, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Housemade Buffalo Sauce, Pepita Granols, White Cheddar, Kale, Chipotle Ranch & Pickled Jalapeño on Garlic Country Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hashbrown Patty - $2 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chips - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastries & Desserts
- Butter Croissant - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham & Cheese Croissant - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chocolate Croissant - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Strawberry & Cream Cheese Danish - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spinach Artichoke Danish - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cinnamon Rolls - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cranberry Morning Bun in Ginger Sugar - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Scone (Vegan) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Chip Cookie - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ruby Sprinkle Cookie - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookie - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Oatmeal Cream Pie - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- The Bear Chocolate Cake (Slice) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- The Bear Chocolate Cake (Whole) - $92.15: Requires 48 hours notice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Rotating Loaves of Bread
- Country Sourdough - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Caramelized Onion Loaf - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Cheddar Loaf - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marble Rye Loaf - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Multigrain Loaf - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Sage & Parsnip Loaf - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Bloody Mary - $12: Tomato Juice, Horseradish, Lemon Juice, Hot Sauce, Vodka
- Mimosa - $12
- Blood Orange Spritz - $13: Mommenpop Blood Orange, Kryo Gin, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Sunspot - $13: Mezcal, Celery Liquor, Pickle Brine, Rice Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Hopewell Lil Buddy - $3: Lager
- Hopewell Winter Lager - $7: 16oz tallboy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Whiner Le Tub - $6: 12oz farmhouse ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Drip Coffee (Small) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Drip Coffee (Large) - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cold Brew - $4.25
- Espresso - $3.25
- Americano - $3.5
- Cortado - $4
- Cappuccino - $4.25
- Latte - $4.5
- Mocha - $5
- Espresso Tonic - $6
- Kyle's Go Juice - $6: Espresso with Honey served with Cold Brew or Coffee topped with Angostura Bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Irish Breakfast Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Earl Grey Tea - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Dragon Well Green Tea - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chamomile Tea - $4
- Mint Green Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Black Iced Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Matcha - $5
- Chai - $5: From Superkhana
Frequently Asked Questions about Loaf Lounge
- Is Loaf Lounge dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Loaf Lounge has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caramelized Onion Loaf, Blueberry Scone (Vegan) and Sage & Parsnip Loaf.
- What can I eat at Loaf Lounge on a dairy-free diet?
- Caramelized Onion Loaf, Blueberry Scone (Vegan) and Sage & Parsnip Loaf carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Loaf Lounge have vegan options?
- Yes. 20 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Caramelized Onion Loaf and Blueberry Scone (Vegan).
- What is the highest-protein dish at Loaf Lounge?
- Multigrain Loaf, at roughly 41g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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