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    Ferrara Original

    4.1 (245 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Italian
    Open 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    FERRARA ORIGINAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Ferrara Signature Sandwich
    Tom G.

    Ferrara Bakery & Cafe is one of my favorite places to have lunch near the VA Hospital. I have ordered everything on the menu, but one of my favorites is the Ferrara Signature Subs. They give you a lot for your money. Try their daily specials, especially their Lasagna. You'll be hard-pressed to finish it. They give you a side salad and homemade Italian bread, enough to take home with you or split with a friend.

    Meatball Sandwich

    Welcoming customer service. Long running Italian bakery. First timer stopped in and asked a frequent customer in line for recommendations. Grilled chicken giardiniera sandwich and Meatball sandwich. The bread was soft & fresh. The chicken had no flavor and dry, needed more dressing. Meatball sandwich was tough and dry. however the marinara sauce was rich and tasty. Though deserts weren't recommended, I got a cannoli, and It was hard and tasted frozen like the customer mentioned.

    the kids LOVED the delicious filling and the fact that this dessert was an activity (mom loved it, too ;))

    Just had a lovely paper-wrapped box of Ferrara chocolate covered almonds & remembered how much i love this place, so felt compelled to come review. We've eaten here a ton (great sandwiches) but a standout was ordering our thanksgiving sides from Ferrara. We got the fill-your-own cannoli with pumpkin icing. Delicious AND a fun activity! Will be doing this same menu again this year :P

    Nerina B.

    I have been here several times and usually I order one of their pasta dishes which are usually good. This time around I decided to try one of their sandwiches. I ordered their Ferrara Special which is basically an Italian Sandwich. It was ok sandwich. Not a lot of meat...lots of lettuce on the sandwich. It kind of overwhelmed the flavor from Italian slices of meat. I also tried their Chicken Pastina soup. It was good, it had flavor and filling.

    Eggplant Parmasan sandwich..

    Im from bklyn and italian so I had to try it. Was greated by the owner. She was very welcoming and shared a piece of a family history with us as did I. Thats what Italians do we talk and yes with our hands too. We ordered the Ferrara signature which was very good and the eggplant Parmasan sandwich. The eggplant parm sandwich made me feel like I was home. It was cooked to perfection. The sauce gravy or whatever u want to call it, I just call it delicious. Would definitely recommend.

    Cannoli

    What a beautiful location! So many options for breakfast/lunch/dinner/dessert! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a totally authentic and genuine Italian bakery experience!

    Delicious Cannoli!
    Faith B.

    Today was my first visit to Ferrara. I tried the cannoli and the antipasto salad. Hands down one of the best cannoli's I've had. It was rich with creamy ricotta and savory pistachios. The texture of the dough was perfection. The salad was ok, they charge extra for little things like giardiniera and artichoke hearts. No green olives either.... The staff seemed rushed and not as welcoming. While I loved my cannoli and I would come back for the bakery aspect, this restaurant is just ok in terms of food and service.

    Stephen C.

    Great bakery and cafe is what Ferrara is. My pa grew up not far from Ferrara on the old Westside so I've been pretty familiar with it all my life. This is still good family neighborhood even with all the gentrifying and a throwback to yesteryear. Ferrara Bakery has managed to fit right in with the ever changing neighborhood for over a hundred years. Excellent made in house bakery goods and Italian pastry specialties. Great cannoli! Everything is made in house from the pastries to soups, sandwiches, and pizza. You don't have to order a whole pie as the have a square piece they cut into four smaller slices and heat for you. It's a solid Chicago style tavern cut pizza and a great light snack. I'm a fan of their Lent pepper 'n' egg sandwiches. True Chicago style. I believe they use Turano bread but I may be wrong. On take out orders they wrap the bags very nicely with a special paper bag fold that literally locks up the bag so your purchases don't fly all over the place. Then they hand it to you the way it should be carried. It's little thoughtful things like this that make them special. They care about service and their customers. They also do a nice espresso and cappuccino here too. It's nice to eat inside a true historic landmark just as people did for decades. The small two top cafes tables tucked against the front picture window over looking Taylor Street give it that back in the day urban feel. You watch the customers park in front and swagger in like they own the joint and you just know their majority neighborhood folks who've been coming in for generations. The decor and painted walls tell a story and are reminiscent of the few old school joints left peppered around the city. I'm pretty sure the man who started it all, Nello Ferrara along with family also started Ferrara Pan Candy Co. off the Eisenhower expressway. They're famous for 'lemon heads' , red hots', 'atomic fireballs', and more. It's a great stop on your travels especially if you're doing a tour of cool old urban hot spots. 100 years plus and counting.

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    Delicious sandwich! First time there. Service was exceptional even though it was lunch time! Staff was friendly. Will be back

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    Food is great. Sandwiches to soups to salads and daily specials are always fantastic. Bakery portion is delicious as well

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    My go to lunch spot! Great sandwiches and soups. Make sure to get a pastry! Very friendly staff and in and

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    They are great ! They are always so nice and attentive . Food bread , cakes and pastries are excellent !!

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    Great staff. Consistent food. Favorite lunch spot. It's very easy to switch up on your usuals

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    I love this bakery. I've been going there over 40 years. Food is always good. I love their pastries

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    My girlfriend brought me home food from there that she ordered hours ago, and when she got home it was still absolute delicious!!

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