Little Tart Bakeshop, Grant Park

Says Little Tart's milk bread works well for mayo and tomato sandwiches, based on many homemade ones.

Recommends this spot for breakfast, especially its kouign-amann, noting it sells out early.

Says the Summerhill branch is smaller, with street parking and nearby free lots.

Praises its coffee and pastries, plus a relaxed French cafe-bistro feel.

Praises its patio and says the matcha is delightful.

Thinks this Little Tart location would offer the same coffee, pastry and watching-people feel as Cafe du Monde.

Names Little Tart among the recommended shops, noting it uses Counter Culture beans.

Calls it one of the best, praising its standard croissants and a few filled pastries.

Rates its gougeres, savory croissants and a BLT-style sandwich highly.

Thinks the Memorial shop suits the request well and points to bar seats that feel more social.

Suggests trying Little Tart after dark as an evening dessert option.

Says the Grant Park branch beats Summerhill for lingering and menu range.

Seconds Little Tart as another good pick.

Suggests Little Tart as one of two options to try.

Says they love this bakery and that its coffee is also great.

Says sourdough loaves are usually sold and worth a trip, replying to a doubt about breads.

Agrees these same three are their own picks too.

Agrees with the Little Tart pick and says it is excellent.

Recommends any pastry or sandwich there and says the egg sandwiches are highly addictive.

Says Little Tart has no recent spinach croissant, but calls its savory garlic-herb croissant bun the best alternative.

Visits often and likes the place, but finds the coffee mediocre and orders coffee there only when needed.

Warns the Grant Park lot has limited spots and drivers risk getting booted.