Lost Larson
About
Lost Larson is a bakery and café originating in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago with a second location in Wicker Park. Inspired by the neighborhood and his heritage, Lost Larson takes its name from owner Bobby Schaffer’s ‘Lost’ last name – Larson.
This story encompasses so much more though – looking at traditional craftsmanship and
honoring the craft of baking. It’s an exploration of ingredients. Flour – freshly milled from whole grains on a traditional stone mill and made with the lost ways of long fermentation to develop the flavor and nutrition. Seasonally inspired pastries utilizing fruits at the peak of ripeness. Hand rolled cinnamon rolls. These are just some of the items you’ll find at Lost Larson.
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Bobby Schaffer
Chef and Owner
Bobby Schaffer is the chef and owner of Lost Larson. Schaffer has led the pastry programs for some of the world’s best restaurants, most notably Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York and three star Michelin restaurant Grace, in Chicago. Although attending culinary school for culinary arts, Sch…
Contact
Feel free to call either location during our business hours!
Wicker Park: (773) 770-9015
Andersonville: (773) 944-0587
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News & Press
Time Out Chicago
The 22 most amazing bakeries in Chicago
Eater Chicago
Andersonville’s Acclaimed Artisan Bakery Expands With Dinner Service and Wine
Chicago Sun-Times
Lost Larson: Brother and sister bring 'bakery culture' to city
The New York Times
In Chicago, a Reclaimed Swedish Heritage for a New Bakery
ABC7 Chicago
Scandinavian treats abound at Lost Larson in Andersonville
Chicago Reader
Tart art and hearty bröd is the Swedish way at Lost Larson
Food & Wine
The 100 Best Bakeries in America
Better Chicago
Where to Find the Best Chocolate Desserts in Chicago
Chicago magazine
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
Always Andersonville: The Podcast
Episode 32 - The story of Lost Larson with Bobby Schaffer and Bree Schaffer
Make It Better - Family, Food, Finances & Philanthropy
12 New Chicago Restaurants to Check Out (Plus 5 More on the Horizon)
ABC7 Chicago
Extra Course: Lost Larson
ABC7 Chicago
Eats, treats and more: 4 new businesses to check out in Andersonville
Eater Chicago
An Ex-Grace Pastry Chef Opens His Andersonville Bakery to Explore Scandinavian Roots
Eater Chicago
Inside Andersonville’s New Palace of Carbs From a Fine Dining Pastry Chef
Eater Chicago
Ex-Grace Pastry Chef Unleashes New Andersonville Bakery Next Week
Chicago Tribune
Former Grace pastry chef opening Andersonville bakery, with princess cake 'homage'
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