πΊπΈ [Chicago] My Recent Bakery Obsession - Au Levain! π₯π
I still remember the first time I tried Au Levain's pastries from their Bistro Campagne pop-up. That chocolate pie was SO silky smooth - even more melt-in-your-mouth than Bavette's version! π I fell head over heels instantly. Now they've finally opened a permanent location, and as a loyal fan, I had to show my full support! π π₯― Sausage & Egg English Muffin Sandwich & Smoked Salmon English Muffin Sandwich My sausage-egg version was basically a luxury Big Mac! π± No exaggeration - this is THE fluffiest, most delicious English muffin I've ever had (they actually sell them by the pack too!). The sausage is juicy pizza-style meat, not that dry stuff, and the egg-cheese combo? Pure creamy perfection! π§π³ π₯― Pistachio Latte They don't skimp - real pistachio sprinkles included! π°β π₯― Almond Croissant Compared to Bad Butter, this has an extra crispy shell with pure nutty goodness. Chef's kiss π¨βπ³π π₯― Rainbow Special (Limited Time) Colorful Mexican concha bread with perfect East-meets-West sweetness! π π₯― Wanted the famous chocolate pie but got Strawberry Rhubarb Pie instead. The sweet-tart combo works magic, though the crust was just okay. Still recommend their banana cream or chocolate pies more - their creamy pies are LEGENDARY! π«β¨ π₯― Took home some Basque Cheesecake too - dense texture with that perfect caramelized top. Divine! π§π₯ From pop-up to permanent, they've expanded their breakfast menu while maintaining top quality. My love remains strong! β€οΈ π Au Levain Bakery & Cafe: 4301 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 #ChicagoEats #ChiTownFoodie #BakeryLove #SweetTooth #ChicagoFoodScene #BrunchGoals #PastryParadise #FoodieHeaven #ChicagoLife #DessertLovers #HiddenGem #InstaFood
