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    D'amato's Bakery

    4.3 (683 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    D'AMATO'S BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Cannoli
    Anita P.

    I've been meaning to come here forever!! The vodka chicken parm was everything you could want in a chicken parm sandwich. Be sure to eat it right away, as it WILL get soggy quickly otherwise. Also highly recommend adding giardiniera:) they gave us free cannolis while we waited and those were super crisp and stuffed well

    Chicken Vodka Parm Sandwich
    Akshita P.

    A wonderful Italian bakery with a great selection of baked goods. I ordered a vodka chicken sandwich which was a huge portion. It was fresh out of the oven and super tasty with fresh ingredients like the basil taste coming through. It comes with a bit of a wait and there is no seating in the shop.

    Vodka parm sub
    Kayla P.

    We tried both the viral vodka parm sandwich and the classic Italian. While we tried not to let the hype around this place set expectations too high, we still left a bit underwhelmed by the sandwiches. The Italian felt a little understuffed, and while the vodka parm was good, it didn't have anything that really pushed it to the next level. That said, D'Amato's is still absolutely worth a stop. Their fresh cannolis and homemade breads are fantastic. The cannolis are flavorful with perfectly crunchy shells and a generous filling. While they may not quite rival the cannoli scene in Boston, they're some of the best we've had in Chicago.

    Vodka Parm Sandwich
    Brett N.

    Why 5 stars? Because I'll be thinking about the vodka parm for quite some time. --- --- --- My friend Issabelle recommended I visit D'amato's many moons ago, and I never forgot about it. I finally had the opportunity to stop in on my way back to the airport after a work conference and I'm so glad I did. The only issue with my plan is that I'd just had lunch a couple hours earlier and really wasn't ready to eat again. Plus, I'd probably be hungry again before bed if I ate "dinner" around 3pm, so I ordered my vodka parm and just let it hang out in backpack on my 70 minute Uber ride to the airport + another 20 or so minutes as I got through security and settled. And guess what? It was still amazing an hour and a half later? But yes, I absolutely took a couple bites when it was fresh and I truly fell in love. It's going to be hard to come back to Chicago without stopping in here. One of my favorite parts of the experience was after I'd gotten the sandwich and was hanging out inside waiting for my Uber for a few minutes. Hearing the most Chicago woman ever barking out, "waddya need", to each customer in that unmistakable midwestern accent... it actually made my sandwich taste even better. New York has the reputation for this kind of customer service, but don't sleep on Chicago! They're not being unfriendly - it's just their way.

    Samantha B.

    Quick, friendly service, authentic Italian sandwiches and cookies. Chicago original Italian staple. We will be back to try the cannolis.

    Italian cookies
    Dorothy S.

    We came in on the coldest Saturday of the year so there wasn't a ton of people thankfully. I know how packed it can get in here. The service is pretty quick and they have an efficient system down where 2 guys take the orders and someone brings out the orders from the back. I got a vodka chicken cutlet parm sandwich and a chicken cutlet Caesar sandwich w chips. I also got a box of Italian cookies. All the food is very on point. In fact, I came back a few weeks later to get the same meal. The inside gives very classic Italian deli vibes. They leave their loaves of bread just in the front window, which I find interesting. Parking is not great here and it's often very packed so I only come here at odd hours when the weather is bad lol do as you wish though!

    Italian Sub
    Jason S.

    Another stop on the Chicago Italian Deli Tour, D'Amato's. I'd been wanting to check this place out for a while since it's over in River West close by to me and as someone from Jersey, I've got very high standards when it comes to Italian subs. I miss having countless delis around, so I had to see if this one lived up to the hype. Went on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy but if you know how an Italian deli works, it's not too hard to navigate. A bunch of people waiting around, tight space, classic deli chaos. I grabbed an Italian sub and a Diet Coke. The sandwich was only $10, which is a steal in the city. My order was ready in about 10 minutes, which was awesome given the crowd. Staff was super friendly, made ordering easy, and I decided to eat outside, they've got a nice little seating area out there. The sandwich itself hit the spot: fresh bread, solid balance of meats, and I went with hot peppers, which added the perfect kick and the portions were overall great. Overall, D'Amato's absolutely delivered. Great sandwich, great price, great vibes. Easily one of the better Italian subs I've had in Chicago would come back anytime.

    Pizzas
    Steve A.

    Came to get a few baked items from this local bakery. D'Amato's is a long time favorite among those who live around here. It also supplies a lot of the breads and pastries to restaurants in West Town. Get some things here to try them even fresher. The interior is kind of cramped but they also have a patio. Bakeries certainly have lots of breads, but that's not all you can get here. It's also got quite a few savory and sweet items. They have things for grab and go, as well as made to order specials. Most popular is of course the freshly baked breads. These go way beyond the usual Italian loaves. Focaccia is among the best of it you can find. You can also choose to stay awhile and have an actual meal. Get a seat in the dining area. They have smaller hand made pizzas, but big enough for a couple people. Also they have Italian ice. That's a great way to finish off. Has several flavors. There's also a pretty great selection of cannoli and other sweets. For sure it's one of the old school classics. It's located on Grand Avenue at May. They also do catering for events so call ahead and they'll bake up tons of things.

    Vodka chicken parm
    Nina G.

    I read about this place on a list of the best chicken parms in the country, this was Illinois' best and i have to say the article was right on point. I came here while visiting my folks and got the vodka chicken parm and to be honest, i dont think i will ever want another chicken parm again except this one. The sauce was bright and deep and flavorful. the chicken cutlet was tender and delicious, the cheese was perfectly melty. The bread offers a sturdy base to hold the yum. I will dream about this

    chicken parm
    Joseph S.

    This place was so packed when we walked in which was a good sign. They move quickly and there are multiple people taking orders. There is not much standing room so you may get confused by people waiting for their order. I got the chicken parm sandwich and it was amazing. I mean just take a look at the photo. The portion size is a bit small for me but I would go back. I really want to try their italian sandwich. There is no seating in the store itself but they have a patio next door with heaters and cover for winter. It was super nice and toasty in there but it can be hard to find a seat.

    Pepperoni Pizza
    Omar G.

    As soon as i walked in i was overwhelmed with the variety of food on display, instantly wanting to try everything in the restaurant. The interior for sure brings out the vintage bakery vibe. Ordering is fast paced so be sure to be ready when you order. Ordered the chicken caesar sandwich, pepperoni pizza and focaccia bread. The sandwich was delicious, the dressing was flavorful and the breaded chicken had a great texture. The pizza was soft with a bit of crisp. And the focaccia bread was flavorful with the sauce on top. Overall great experience and am excited to try more of their menu in the future.

    Araceli C.

    I stop by for sandwich,cookies, ice tea and chips I order the muflata cutlet $19.75 6 cookies 6.42 Chips $3.35 Ice tea $3.25 Hot peppers .85 All really goid sre you soon

    Italian Sub
    Allegra A.

    The local Italian bakery of my dreams! I loved everything about this place and I can't wait to be back. During lunch they get very busy so it's recommended to call and order ahead so you can just walk out to the counter and pick up. However, if you don't order ahead, they run a pretty efficient process where you go to the counter to order and pay and then wait for your food. I did not call ahead so I waited about 15 minutes for my subs to be ready around 12:30pm on a Thursday. They are known for their subs and bread, but in addition to subs they have pizza, and desserts (cannolis, tiramisu, cookies etc). I can't wait to be back to try more things on the menu.

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    Vodka chicken parm blows Ricobenes steak sandwich out of the water! That's a big deal!

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    Great Sandwiches and Pastries. Long lines on Sunday. Try the Vodka chicken parmesan sandwich. It's the best.

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    Ask the Community - D'amato's Bakery

    Do they sell bread dough? I'd like to make my own pizza at home.

    When can I be there when your pizza comes out of the oven, please Maria Battaglia

    Is this cash only still?

    No. Credit cards and debit cards are now accepted.

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    Jennivee’s Bakery

    4.4(715 reviews)
    3.1 miLakeview
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    I've been to Jennivee's twice now and I also got my college graduation cake from here last year for…read morepick-up! They did a beautiful job. For my graduation cake, I chose the tres leches and it was so creamy, moist, and delicious. I basically ate half of the cake by myself lol. This most recent time, I needed a snack and wanted something sweet. Everything here looks amazing and I'm sure tastes amazing too, so it's hard to choose. I chose to get the berry chantilly cake slice since it was a hot day, and it was the perfect refreshing treat! It was soooo good.

    If you have a sweet tooth, you've got to treat yourself to a cupcake from Jennivee's! A friend and…read moreI came here for an afternoon pick-me-up and it did not disappoint. We got two cupcakes to share -- the purple velvet and the main squeeze. The purple velvet is ube butter cake, ube mousse, and ube cake crumbs. The ube flavor is both sweet and nutty and the mousse topping was light and delicious. The main squeeze is lemon cake filled with lemon curd, cream cheese frosting, and a buttercream lemon on top. Both were incredible, but my favorite was the lemon! I loved that the lemon flavor was light, and the cream cheese frosting balanced it out really nicely. The space is so cute inside! It's also a lot larger than I was expecting. We grabbed a seat at one of the tables inside to enjoy our treats. I will definitely be back with my toddler for a cupcake date soon!

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    Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park - Cinnamon Roll (~$7)

    Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park

    4.0(1.8k reviews)
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    This was my fiancé and I's first stop once we arrived in Chicago. It was recommended to us from a…read morefriend. I was skeptical at first because it is a local chain, rather than a singular location. However, it lived up to the hype. Service: it was extremely busy when we came in. The line was almost out the door. They have a system in place for ordering and seating so it worked well and fast given how busy they were. We didn't have any questions on where to order or where to stand when waiting for a seat. The staff were friendly and helped us find a spot to sit at. Ambiance: classic cafe in a city. Loud chatter, but it's a vibe. Very colorful and fun interior with cool textural elements. We had a seat that was facing the street so it was fun to people watch as we sipped and ate. Food: amazing breakfast selection! We ordered the morning sandwich and barbacoa bowl. The morning sandwich had THICK scrambled eggs which were super soft and tasty. I could've used more salsa verde on it. The bread was barely toasted. I'd rate the sandwich a 3.8/5. It got the job done. The barbacoa bowl was "really good" according to my fiancé. A great source of protein, fresh ingredients, nice flavor, and great portions. He would rate it a 5/5. Coffee: I am a coffee snob so I am quite harsh when it comes to reviewing it. Their machine is a cute La Marzocco. Appropriate sized "for-here" glasses according to the drinks. Plus, they were really cute. Wide variety of drink selection from your standards to the more girly-drinks (if there is such a thing). We ordered a cappuccino and small hot mocha. Latte art 4.5/5, temperature 5/5, flavor 4/5. The espresso didn't stand out to me, very standard flavor profile. However, the chocolate in the mocha was delicious. It's more of a rich, dark chocolate. Nice thin layer of foam. Would recommend to try at least once when you're in Chicago! Glad to have stopped in.

    I walked over from my hotel right at the time they opened, and it was raining. There was no line,…read moreonly a handful of people waiting for their order. I got the pistachio croissant, shakshouka pastry, and berry crunch oatmeal. It took about 20-25 minutes, which made no sense because the pastries are in the case and the oatmeal......is oatmeal. I suspect they opened without having all of their prep done because the delay made no sense. Their staff looked frantic. The croissant wasn't filled, it just had pistachio cream on the top with a couple of nuts. I would order the shaksouka pastry again. The egg was cooked well, and the tomato was very good. They were supposed to heat it up, but it wasn't warm.

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    Seats are hard to find .. busy spot!

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    Sugar Moon Bakery - Espresso cornflake cookie

    Sugar Moon Bakery

    4.8(111 reviews)
    4.1 miLogan Square

    Glorious. One-of-a-kind. Amazing. Definitely some of the best pastries I've had in Chicago…read morerecently. If you haven't made it over to Sugar Moon yet, it's well worth a trek out of the way! We visited around noon on a Sunday, and after reading the reviews here, I wasn't optimistic there would be many pastries left. Maybe I should play the lottery, because luckily there was no line and a pretty good selection of pastries left. The staff were super friendly and there were so many unique flavors of baked goods. We decided to split several and opted for the blueberry cloud cookie, chai cinnamon roll, banana pudding croissant, espresso cornflake cookie, and potato focaccia. The shop was more of a small take-out operation, so we took the pastries to a nearby park to eat. Everything was absolutely divine! The group favorite was the focaccia- the creamy potatoes and cheese brought a rich flavor that was perfectly balanced by the fluffy bread. The chai roll was perfectly soft and delicately spiced, completed with that soft cream cheese frosting and gooey center we all like to see. My personal favorite was the banana pudding croissant- the dough was so crispy that I'm pretty sure others could hear the bite, and there was a generous amount of filling with fresh bananas and visible vanilla beans in the whipped cream. The espresso cookie was super soft- while I couldn't taste the espresso very clearly, I absolutely *loved* the caramel-coated cornflakes topped with sea salt. Super unique and would definitely order again. Despite their decadent appearances, none of the pastries were too sweet. Already plotting a return visit and can't recommend this shop enough!

    There is a reason this place is soooo popular and has a line out the door right when they open. It…read moreis AMAZING! All their pastries are fresh and made with seasonal ingredients so you will always be getting something new. I got there 30 mins after they opened and had to wait outside for around 15 mins but the line does move fast. There is very limited seating inside so plan to just grab and go. I tried their banana pudding croissant and raspberry scone. The croissant melted in my mouth, it was so flakey and buttery. The raspberry scone was soft and sweet enough. Awesome spot in Logan Square! One of my favorite bakeries in Chicago.

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    Inside of Focaccia ($5/slice) - harissa cauliflower, caramelized onion, gouda, cheddar, rosemary. Delicious.

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    Inside of Sweet Brioche ($5.50) - cara cara orange & passionfruit filling. It's nice: the dough is rich and chewy.

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