Lea French Cafe Oak Park

Got a good coffee and a warm breakfast sandwich with really tasty ingredients. I wandered in looking for a quick bite and left happy

I just had the most amazing veggie croissant sandwich at Lea. I had an Oat Milk Cappuccino with it which was also excellent. I've been coming here for years and always for their top notch baguettes and croissants but that veggie croissant sandwich moved me to finally write a review - just delicious.

Lea Fench Cafe in OP is a class french bakery eatery with authentic crossiants, baguettes , quiche, etc. My go-tos are chocolate crossiant and regular crossiants with a variation of the ham and cheese baguette sandwich. A must try. Food/Taste: A Atmosphere: B Service: B The only things that need to be addressed are the baskets of baguettes and crossiants at the far end of the counter that need to be protected with a food shield to prevent contamination.

Best flaky croissant and they have an excellent breakfast sandwich! Plenty of seating area and was served quickly.

Friendly and helpful service, Either place an order personally or type it in on the kiosk (two available). Great coffee and fresh bakery items. A comfortable atmosphere for couples, family and of course if you are on the go. No cash, credit card only.

We enjoyed a lovely family brunch here. The ordering process is smooth and efficient — place your order, relax, and pick it up once your number is called. Think Panera, but with a more refined and thoughtfully crafted menu. The highlight was the baguette: beautifully crisp on the outside, tender and chewy within — absolutely perfect. We also tried the souffle, which was equally delicious — rich, indulgent, and served in a very generous portion. It could have used just a touch more salt, but it was still incredibly satisfying. A wonderful choice for a quick yet memorable meal, whether dining in or taking it to-go.

Breakfast croissant sandwiches and the Croque Monsieur were immediate draws for our brunch choice at Lea, and they didn't disappoint. Le LaFayette is an elevated egg/cheese/bacon (or veg) delight on a buttery, flaky croissant. I was impressed by the care in seasoning the omelet and the contrasting texture of the crispy bacon. Speaking of that bacon, it's prominently featured on the Croque Monsieur. My husband complimented the bechamel, which was herby and not overly cloying. Paired with the saltiness of that lovely bacon, his sandwich was perfect for me to sample. It's certainly rich, as one expects, and it was more my speed sharing it rather than committing to the whole plate. Bags of chips were nice, just not a standout among the rest of our meal. Our drinks were a well balanced lavender lemonade and a gingery Rishi Masala iced chai latte. The pastry case and plentiful baguettes were entirely tempting, and several takeaway customers were there just for bread. Our Apple Tartlette was the right size for dessert. Glossy lattice pastry was the star, just salted enough and very tender. We would have loved a bit more apple filling to be on par with the pastry. Seating inside was comfortable and overall we got a pretty chill vibe from this spot, though I could imagine a rush particularly in the morning. If it hadn't been sprinkling, the small storefront patio tables also looked pleasant since the street was surprisingly not chaotic either. Order kiosks at the entrance were easy to navigate and pay. It wasn't busy and we could have approached the counter but I suspect the staff appreciates the kiosks, as they also seemed to be continually prepping online orders. Our mid-morning Lea stop was perfect to fuel up before back-to-back Frank Lloyd Wright tours Merci!

One of our favorites and always excellent. The croissants and other baked goods are legit French and so good. Coffee is great (please don’t switch to Kribi like everywhere else around us).