One of the greatest sandwiches ever. The vodka chicken parm. I wasn't even that hungry going in I thought I would just eat half, but I finished it in one sitting. The flavor keeps you going. Normally with a lot of chicken sandwiches you sometimes get a harder part you can't completely bite down in, but this one was so soft and tender and as you can see a more than generous portion of sauce and cheese. It gets really crowded inside though. Very Italian walking in, it was fantastic. They had an old school coffee maker that I didn't get to try... yet. I will definitely be coming back for their baked goods and the vodka meatball! read more

D'amato's Bakery - Vodka chicken parm - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was my first time in and I ordered 2 subs, the Italian sub actually looked really good but for the price my Italian beef with mozzarella barely had any beef...it was such a disappointment...probably won't be back read more

D'amato's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The chicken cutlets they place in their subs are EXCELLENT! Get the chicken parm sub as that's what they are known for. The chicken ceaser sub is not as good. Homemade bread made across the street is very soft and pillowy. They also have plenty of sweet treats, coffee, and pizza too. I gave it 3 instead of 4 stars because the chaos it is inside. There is no organization. No one knows where to stand to order or wait for their order. You are rushed at the counter amongst the sea of people and the staff being overwhelmed. The food is great and worth a shot read more

D'amato's Bakery - Chicken ceaser sub - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been coming here since before I could walk with my grandmother. One of my favorite childhood stops! Amazing Chicken Caesar Cutlet sub and arancini. Tons of cookie selections! Will forever be a customer! read more

Ordered both Italian and Roast Beef sandwiches. They have perfected their bread and toppings because their consistency never fails. Crowded, but worth the wait. read more

Delicious chicken ceasar sub and a very long portion as well! We got this as takeout and ate it about an hour later. Shared a sub between two people and it was perfect! read more

Amazing old school bakery that does sandwiches, treats and pizza. The ambience is kick ass because it is so old school traditional. There is an old man that shuttles bread back and forth from this location to the wholesale business across the street. Food is great - egg and pepper sandwich and Italian were amazing but messy. The eggplant parm was a mess, and I found the eggplant too soggy. Service is not that good because the system is confusing. It's so busy at times so people waiting to order get mixed with people waiting for their food. Outdoor patio is nice but it's on a massive slope so be careful sitting. It's a 4.5/5 with a .5 reduction based on the service issues we had. read more

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Wonderful experience! The food was awesome. You cannot go wrong with the Caesar chicken cutlet sub, the original focaccia, or a slice of cheese pizza. I had to buy all of the above :) This is a delicious gem of a spot. A true Italian eatery. The owner and the rest of the D'Amato's family is so kind and they're ready to help recommend a ton of tasty options in their shop. I truly loved this spot. Such a fun, lively shop. Don't skip the cookies!! P.S. - They have a small outdoor patio area that is absolutely perfect to enjoy all of the goodies your get! read more

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Visited recently and you can immediately tell this place is a classic. Small waiting area inside and outdoor seating only or take it with you. Ordered an Italian and Chicken Parmesan sub, Arancini ball with spinach and ricotta and shared. So good. read more

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Came here for the viral TikTok chicken Cesar cutlets sandwich and it lived up to the hype. Life changing. The bread is fresh because they make it themselves. The cutlet was fresh and seasoned right. The lettuce was dressed enough and the balance of the dressing and the cheese and the mayo was perfect. Cesar can sometimes get too Parmesan, this wasn't that. Come get this sandwich and everything else they sell. If i lived in Chicago, I'd be here often. It's a small deli with great service and a friendly environment. Who could be unhappy when the food here is so good. read more

D'amato's Bakery - Chicken Cesar sandwich is life changing - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had such high hopes with this place. The ladies do such a great job with social media. The actual experience was a big disappointment. Walking in the front door, it was busy which is great , however, there was no interaction really. Plenty of opportunity to sell an espresso or cappuccino but there was no effort. Plenty of opportunity to sell baked goods but there was no effort. Also, homemade gelato but there was no effort to sell. You have a captive crowd and no effort to even sample anything. Simply, money left behind. I had an Italian sub which was a huge disappointment. The bread tasted old and stale and the meat and cheese was pedestrian at best. Believe me, it took two hours to drive here, I wanted a great experience. Michael H, how much more specific can a person get? read more

Tiny little corner Italian bakery located in west town. We came here on a rainy weekday and let me tell you, this place was packed!! There's a tiny little area in the back corner with three stools (along with a small outdoor patio) if you want to snag a spot inside to eat but it's mainly a grab and go place. They have subs, pizza, cookies, cannoli. Honestly you name it, they probably have it. It's a little chaotic and hectic once you get in. Everyone's cramped in the middle of the bakery and you walk up and place an order at the front counter, People are yelling out orders, it's pure chaos. Reminds me of NYC. We got the chicken parm sub and the vodka chicken parm. We both loved the vodka one better. The sauce was just so creamy and the bread was flaky and soft. We also got a bunch of cookies and cannoli to try as well. Nice little spot, glad we were able to stop by and try! read more

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

Sandwich was rock hard, so decided to let the oil and mayo settle in and still rock hard. Had to trash it. Not only that but the short lady at the register was back and 4th bringing mini pizza breads to the front with no gloves absolutely disgusting, 1st time going and most definitely my last time. read more

I mean how much more packed can this place get?! And for good reason! Great, friendly, and fast service from all their staff. You see the same people on the weekends and that says a lot in this industry. Gives a family feel and all their cousins pay a visit every weekend so expect to be shoulder to shoulder inside on a Saturday. The space seems tight but it's deceiving. No problem though, you'll be in and out before you know it with the best sub in the city in your hands. We've had their Vodka Meatball sub, Vodka Chicken Parm sub, and their Italian. We typically rotate between the three and all are hits. Saucy, not too messy, and full of flavor. They don't skimp on the feelings and the bread is fresh. Also, best Italian cookies in the city - they have it all y'all. We always get an assortment of chocolate kolackys, sprinkle cookies, turtle (unreal), sesame and so on. Starts at $16.99lb and you can get more or less of course. Afraid to try any other desserts because we're hooked as it is. Pro tip: call ahead and give your name at the counter after your quoted time for pickup. They even took my order for cookies in advance. Came in clutch on a weekend. read more

D'amato's Bakery - 1 lb.Assorted Cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've never had a bad bite here. Outside of a Pub Sub, D'amato's is my fav spot to get a delicious sub. Service stands on business here because they are always slammed. Get your order in and get you out the door in absolutely the nicest way possible, the location is small and usually pretty loud. At least when I've been. I love the organized chaos. There's really no room to eat inside, but they do have a decently sized covered patio that you grab a quick seat and eat. They have a tremendous selection - everything from cannolis, sfogliatella, cookies, pizzas, breads, soups, and sandwiches. My recent go to's have been the chicken cutlet Cesar sandwich or the Italian, add mayo and extraaaaaa hot giardiniera. But you can't go wrong with anything here. And of course, you gotta get a crispy Diet Coke and a chocolate covered cannoli. That's the lunch of kings right there. Save yourself sometime and come after the weekday lunch rush l, it's still busy but not as bad. read more

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Love this shop! I've been meaning to check it out for a while now and it delivered! This sweet authentic Italian shop is located off Grand Avenuez the shop has a variety of breads, Italian ice, and cookies that you just drool over from the glass windows. I ordered the vodka chicken Parmesan sandwich and it is an absolute MUST. It's messy, but cheesy, flavorful, and insanely delicious. I also loved my watermelon Italian ice, very authentic! Can't wait to come back to try out all of their desserts and yummy cookies! read more

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This was a really nice experience! It's grab n go style with just 3 seats by the window, and I was lucky enough to get one of the seats! I've never been somewhere that made the food so FAST. It was kind of unreal how quick. They had complimentary hot fried dough balls to try when I got there too- the texture was perfect and the flavor was delicious. I had a custard lobster tail to go also that was a lovely crunch with the perfect custard amount and flavor inside. I'll definitely go back. read more

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Pulled up to the D'amato's Bakery today and it was so busy. This made me very excited because I was like wow this place must be good. Got the 9'' turkey and was underwhelmed unfortunately. There was very little turkey on it and it was missing the mustard I asked for and had tomatoes which I didn't ask for. I will say the bread stole the show for the sandwich but probably because there wasn't much inside it. Took a long time to get the food but I will say the man who assisted me with ordering was super nice and helpful. Also got a slice of pizza - I haven't ate yet but hoping it is as good as it looked! read more

D'amato's Bakery - Turkey and Cheese Sub - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best Italian subs in the city! There's a reason why there's usually a line, but the food is worth it. My favorites are the Italian and vodka chicken Parm, but I've tried the roast beef, tuna, and eggplant sandwiches and they've all been delicious. The I side of the shop is pretty small since they also have a bakery and pizza on display, but you can sit outside which is what many people do. read more

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This place is what you get when you close your eyes and think "Old School Italian bakery" the building is a throwback to when craftsmen built Chicago. The brick and stone exterior are something not found anymore. When you get into the bakery, the first thing that hits you is the amazing aroma of fresh bread, just behind that you can smell the garlic and sauce. The place just exudes old world charm and class. The menu is easy to read and understand, and the display cases of cookies, baked goods, and other treats almost makes you forget what you came in for...almost. We tried both the original chicken parm and the vodka chicken parm and while they both were good, the vodka chicken parm was just that much better than the og.....so much so that we came back about 2 weeks after our 1st visit and wondering if the memory was better....we were just as blown away by the flavor the second time as we were the first. We also took home a sampling of the cookies, and the lemon were great, and made me wish we bought more. read more

D'amato's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cutest place! Reminds me of a New York bakery! Staff were super friendly, there was a line but it moved super fast! I got the chicken Caesar club. The chicken cutlet was sooo yummy! It was missing something, maybe needed more dressing on the salad. I cut up some sport peppers and added them in. I want to try the Italian ice next time! read more

D'amato's Bakery - Chicken Caesar club - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

While I have lived near this place for 4 years, I have never really thought about sliding through. I like sweets and baked goods but tend to stay away from bakeries for some reason lol. I saw an instastory highlighting their vodka chicken parm sandwich and it looked very good so I had to make the 15 min walk over to see what was up. I came by on a Friday around lunchtime (11:30) and it was a nice line inside. Standing room is available but it can get tight for a lunch rush. I was smart enough to call the order in before showing up so I wouldnt have to wait around in the congested standing space. While waiting in line I was able to take a look at all the delicious looking pastries, pizza and pastas. I definitely wanna come back for some pizza. They have a small area to sit near the window and a covered outdoor seating area, but I opted to run home and devour. Once I got home, I massacred that sandwich as it was as good as advertised...better than I thought actually! Best chicken parm I've had in some time. I came back a few days later for the pepper & egg sandwich with provolone and its the best I had ever! Very delicious! They have other sandwiches I need to come back and try so this will be part of my West Loop lunch rotation. read more

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My first time eating here. The sandwich is good but the amount of ceasar salad they put on the sandwich is very underwhelming. Made it kinda dry. I guess I have to ask for extra next time read more

D'amato's Bakery - Caesar salad cutlet - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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

Delicious delicious delicious. Delicious everything in here is delicious delicious. Delicious. read more

D'amato's Bakery - What's not to love at this place!! Every thing on the menu is delicious!! - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went to try the viral chicken parm sandwich and it didn't disappoint! It was deliciously saucy and the chicken was so juicy. We also tried the prosciutto + bocconcini and it was a ringer! One of my top sandwiches in the city! Would definitely try these two when you go. The chicken Cesar was not my favorite - I mean it was against two amazing sandwiches and just didn't perform as well for me. We ate out on the patio, but I would definitely also just to pick up subs. It's a smaller place, so it looked very crowded, but the line moved very quickly. read more

D'amato's Bakery - Prosciutto and Bocconcini Sub and chicken parm sub - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Let me begin by saying the Owner is friendly and down to Earth with a great "WILL DO" attitude! been here many, many times over the years. From Cannolis to Pizza slices and everything in between this place is very good! parking is tight, but that's the price we have to pay when folks are lined up for the goods! read more

Popular place, big social media presence, lots of long term fans. Usually indicators of incredible cuisine. Not untrue, but not the best Italian bakery I have ever been to, although I am an east coast girly. I got the famous vodka chicken parm sub, it wasn't too hot, not much flavor, overall a nice texture. I think it needed more acid or some more salt. We also got the chocolate drop cookie which my kiddo was a big fan of. And we got the pepperoni pizza, it was super hot as they heated it up. Pepperoni was cooked well, and the dough was focaccia like. Very doughy and saucy. It did lack a good cheese to sauce ratio. We went around 11 on a Sunday, no line when we got there and there was plenty of room to sit outside. The service was fine. They def want you to speed up your ordering despite it not being very full that was whatever. read more

The owner is so funny and the food is so good. Hole in the wall vibes but classy and Italian and sooo homey. The vodka chicken sandy is the best read more

D'amato's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Finally tried this place that was completely worth the hype! The line was long on a Saturday but it moved very quickly. The vodka sauce was the best I've ever had and the chicken cutlet was so delicious. A lot of people were getting the pan pizzas so I will definitely be back to try that. It's pretty small in there so keep that in mind while you wait but definitely worth a visit. read more

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This place is awesome. Every single thing in here looks insanely delicious, I wanted one of everything. I'm glad I don't live close or I'd be gaining weight like crazy. The cookies are so good! I loved the cannoli as well. Definitely recommend!! read more

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D'amato's is a place if you know you know if you don't now you know. It's a local spot to the West town near the River West area. We've drove past a handful of times because my girlfriend lives in the area and we finally got the chance to stop in on a Saturday afternoon. The place was packed. The service was friendly. It was worth the wait and my girlfriend got an Italian sandwich and I got a slice of cheese. The fact that they've been there for a long time is awesome. Definitely be prepared to wait a little bit because of how busy they are but again it's worth the wait because their food is delicious. And I think for the sandwich and a slice of cheese we spent less than 15 bucks. The one thing though is that if you're not in the area, and you're driving sometimes it may be a little bit hard to find parking, but there's parking up and down grand so hopefully it shouldn't be that hard. Overall, I am happy about this place, we will be back and we totally understand the hype. They also have tons of baked cookies by the pound and they have fresh hot coffee. It's just really a good atmosphere overall. read more

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There was a line when we arrived 15minutes before they closed. No biggie, the service is fast so the line went by fast. The staff was very nice and helpful + patient with my husband's questions. Reasonable prices. A simple cookie was SO GOOD! We ordered a shot of espresso and they used this vintage coffee machine that looked so cool but most importantly expresso was delicious. I was able to sit by the window and wait for my expresso. Even though it's a bit small they do have a small table by the window with three chairs, perfect for a quick snack. read more

D'amato's Bakery - A shot of expresso and a cherry pie slice - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went today and food was amazing, service was great got me in and out in no time! Would recommend going and trying their vodka chicken cutlet! read more

This place has been at my most wanted subs to try for SO long and I'm so excited to say that the wait was 10000% worth it! Right off the bat, don't expect to just walk in and walk out. No matter when you go, there is bound to be a wait. In our case, I waited almost 45 mins. But again, I would do it all over for that sub. There's a few tables outside where you can grab and eat, if you find some space. We ended up eating in our cars because it was so packed! Lol Although they're called Damatos Bakery, they have a lot more than just fresh bread. You can get some amazing sandwiches, pastas, salads, soups, desserts, cookies, and much more. I got their super viral vodka chicken parm sandwich along with a slice of the pepperoni pizza and a slice of the supreme pizza. Both pizza slices were absolutely delicious - they were thick slices (which I LOVEE) and the sauce and cheese and toppings were all so flavorful and fresh! Now onto the reason I went here to begin with - the vodka parm sandwich was absolutely unreal. The vodka sauce is so creamy, a little tangy, and just the right amount of spices and flavor. The bread was crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. The chicken was perfectly crispy, so well flavored, and just fit so well into the entire dish. Every single component of this sandwich was absolutely perfect!! I don't know how they do it! Would I go back?! 10000% YES! And I'm so so excited to try all of their other sandwiches on the menu! I'm not a big sandwich person, but they definitely changed my mind. One of the best spots in the city for me! read more

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We got subs Vodka Chicken Parm, Chicken Salad and Italian. They are very good. Then while I was waiting, we can't help to get their Italian cookies and some bread. Those were fresh and good as well. read more

This was my first time to this Chicago institution. I've seen it getting a little of social media attention as of late and the chicken Caesar cutlet sandwich looked out of this world. When you walk in the first thing you notice is the line of people waiting to pick up orders, which is always a good sign. The next thing you notice is the large cases of baked goods that line your way to counter. There are a couple of seats near the window, but this is more of a grab and go spot. I didn't notice they had some patio seating on the side of the building and I'm guessing this is only available during the spring and summer. Okay on to the food; I ordered the following items: -chicken cutlet Caesar sando - chicken parm sando with vodka sauce -Italian was - small watermelon Italian ice - pepperoni pizza slices in focaccia dough We ended up sharing the sandwiches and cutting them into 1/3s so we could sample them all. Not surprisingly the best sandwich and the one they're known for, the chicken parm with vodka sauce definitely lived up to the hype. While it was a bit messy, but so flavorful. The chicken parm sandwich was really good as well. The Italian sandwich kinda fell flat but that's alright. My son devoured the pizza and asked for another slice. He also liked the watermelon Italian ice. I took a bite and it was definitely packed with watermelon flavor. We will be returning for that chicken parm sandwich and some of those delicious looking baked goods. read more

Came in to try the viral chicken caesar sub after seeing it on tik tok. It is amazing. Every bite was so delicious. We also had a spinach ricotta arancini and a beef and cheese arancini. Those were so good. I will definitely be back to try the chicken parm sub. As a sweet treat we got cookies. The service was super quick. read more

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Love this shop's sandwiches but I'm also a big fan of their cannolis. They have a large menu so I'm sure you can find something you like. The service is quick as can be but it's often very busy. Not a lot of space to eat inside but definitely still possible. I'd recommend this place to anyone who likes subs, pizza, or baked goods! Keep up the good work D'Amatos team! read more

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