I recently moved to the area and was looking for a bakery. I researched and found this gem! The cinnamon rolls are huge and so good! I did try other items but this by far is my favorite. The gentleman who waited on me I think was the owner. He was very kind and courteous. The bakery is clean and has a variety of tasty items. I definitely will return! read more

Classic Italian bakery with soo many different pastry, cookie, bread and sandwich options! We tried a few of the pastries which were not bad. I enjoyed the almond cookie. We also got a huge loaf of bread all for around $11. The prices are reasonable and I believe the owner was working the counter. He was very nice. read more

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I have visited this bakery twice. However, the first time I visited I watched the owner touch my coffee cake with his fingers. Inadvertently or not, sanitation should be a priority. I would not have written a review had it not been for my second visit. I gave them a second chance. Second time around, Sheila, touched a cookie I ordered with her bare fingers. I threw it out. Not only are they using the register, but they're touching money. It's honestly gross. Please do better. This all despite a sign by their register asking patrons not to stand by the bread for sanitation purposes. Please, please do better. I'd like to go back. Also, patrons, pay attention to how your goods are handled. read more

I love an old school bakery. Real ingredients and freshly made. Butter cookies are 99%butter and worth it, they will crumble when you bite Hand dipped cake donuts, flaky danish with just the right amount of icing and filling ratio. Homemade cakes under $30 Also offer deli sandwiches which I have been meaning to try read more

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I grew up on Wallace in the 1980s, and Impallaria Bakery was such a big part of my childhood. I'll never forget the smell of fresh bread and sweets as soon as you walked in. The pretzel-shaped doughnuts were my favorite, something I've never found anywhere else since. It wasn't just about the baked goods, it was about the memories, the neighborhood, and the comfort of a place that felt like home. I really miss it. read more

Soo many options, it's overwhelming. The case was stocked to the brim. The donuts were okay. I asked for a chocolate icing donut and she gave me vanilla, so double check your bag before you leave. read more

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I have been in this bakery many times throughout the years for their delish variety of bakery and specialty holiday treats but have never ordered a cake from them. Shame on me for waiting so damn long. I decided to use them to order a 10" birthday cake with 2 fillings, one banana and one strawberry with the whipped cream frosting. Omgoodness it was super delicious! The cake was moist, the filling was fresh and the whipped cream frosting was perfect. Plus they only need a day or 2 notice and are open Sat & Sun. until noon or 1 pm. I will be using this bakery for all my special occasions from now on. read more

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Love this place! Been in business since 1950! My late Grandpa used to walk here every day for the fresh baked Italian bread that still can't be beat! We lived a block away, so we were so Blessed by this bakery! He also used to get us atomic cakes here for our birthdays. Delicious! My cousin was in town last week, so I took him here for the meatball sub& he said it was delicious & the meatballs were huge! Service was very friendly and fast! Will definitely be back. Enjoyed my trip down memory lane! read more

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I've been going here for years and I mean over 50 and it never disappoints. Coffee cakes fresh baked bread italian cookies and sandwiches at lunch. Family owned and operated and yeah know them too. Hang outside and have an espresso read more

Haven't been in the neighborhood in years and based on the reviews I thought I would stop in and buy stuff the bring home. I bought some pumpkin slices and apple slices among other items. The pumpkin slices were overcooked as they were dry and had no flavor. While the apple slices tasted somewhat better the icing overwhelmed the flavor of the apples. We ended up pitching the rest of the slices in the garbage. The place was clean and there was a large selection of cookies which looked good but did not try. Needless to say I will not be returning. read more

The donuts are huge. They are delicious. The Danish rolls are also great, and the cakes are awesome. I am not a fan of there breads. Something is lacking The young ladies who work there, work hard. There also friendly. read more

This bakery is the best. Everything is delicious, the service is always good, and the selection can't be beat. I wish every neighborhood had a gem like this in it. read more

There is literally nothing you want that you cannot get here! And the service is always fast and the ladies are so kind! Everything is fresh and perfect!!! read more

Impallaria is in an accessible location in Bridgeport, making it our preferred trek for a bakery. You can depend on them for fresh loaves of bread and baked goods filled with cream. They also have their own branded gardinera which has evolved into a new food group for me during the pandemic. They prefer cash; wear masks; allow limited number of patrons each time; protect their register and food area with various glass/plastic that functions as a sneeze guard. read more

I saw one of the workers dip her finger into somebody's coffee before serving it to them. Ordered an Italian sub that had mold on the bread. Never coming back. read more

Impallaria is a treat for me. I try to stop by here every time I'm in the neighborhood. Hours are limited, so plan the rest of your schedule in Bridgeport slightly around Impallaria Bakery! It's a small bakery with some of the most delicious cookies and freshest bread you'll find. On this particular visit, I had for the very first time their focaccia, and it was super-fresh, warm, hefty and doughy, soft and satisfying. They don't make anything exotic but what they do is delicious. The biggest treat of all is ordering myself a made-to-order cannoli! The young ladies behind the counter grab a tray, a pastry shell, a tub of chocolate chip sweet cream ricotta cheese, ground pistachios, and a sifter of powdered sugar... and then make it right in front of your eyes. It's a sight to be seen and for the 2 minutes it takes to prepare you've already begun to salivate and get excited. You'll be able to sit at one of the two tables in the bakery with a cup of coffee and your cannoli and let everything in the outside world just pass by. Customer service is always fast and with a smile. The bakery is spotless clean and well organized. Get there in the morning if you want to get bread. In the back room...(this probably scares you starting a sentence off this way when talking about in Italian bakery! LOL)... is the sandwich counter! They make a delicious sandwich and have a somewhat limited menu so you know what they do, they do right. Meats and cheeses and dressings are always fresh, the sandwiches are absolutely filling and delicious. You won't want to go back to a chain restaurant sandwich shop for a long time. More often than not, there is a parking spot across the street or in front of the building. If not, double Park in the bus stop with your blinkers on and get in and get out! read more

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I love this place! They have everything from donuts to pastries to bread to subs. The store was very inviting with all the pastries and donuts on display. The staff was really friendly and welcoming. I love how quick and patient they were. The woman that made my sandwich did it so quickly. It's a really good neighborhood bakery and deli. I got the coconut donut, chocolate, pretzel-chocolate, and custard filled donut for $1.22 each. The price is amazing for the size of the donuts. The coconut was really good. It was a bit crunchy which I enjoyed and it was a cake donut which I really liked. I wouldn't recommend the pretzel-chocolate. It's a regular donut shaped liked a pretzel--nothing special to it. I like how fluffy and moist their donuts are. I also got their spicy Italian sub. It's 9 inches for $7.34. It has hot capicola, pepperoni, spicy sopressata, salami, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, and tomato. For the price, you get more than what it's worth. Half a sub fills you up right away. It is sooooo good. Literally a must try!! The Meat and cheese blended well together. The spices were there but not overpowering. I asked for giardinera--they make their own--which is 50 cent extra. I was so disappointed because it seemed like my sub didn't have giardinera at all in it. For something that you pay extra for, I would've liked to have it present. The part of the sub that did have the giardinera, it was phenomenal! It was soo good. The giardinera would have really brought up the sub into a different level if only there were more of it. I recommend this place. You must try it even if it's just a donut or pastry but try the Spicy Italian sub! Definitely coming back when I'm back in the neighborhood. read more

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Always a great place to get a snack! Love the cannolis! And the pizza bread is awesome as well! read more

I come here maybe a couple times a month. I like to support local, family owned businesses. But the baked goods were awful today. I got a cherry danish and the filling was horrible. It tasted rancid. I also purchased a Boston crème donut. The chocolate tasted off. I get that things are so expensive now but if you're using old/cheap ingredients you will lose business. The young ladies who work there are lovely but the baked goods are sadly going downhill. read more

Visiting from San Francisco with my 11 y/o son and staying in the neighborhood for the week. Stumbled upon this bakery while out getting coffee our second morning here. Delicious cannoli, cinnamon roll, cookies, and chocolate donuts. No surprise that it's been around as long as it has! read more

Impallaria Bakery & Deli KNOWS what they are doing in the kitchen. Came here for National Donut Day 2019 and was AMAZED at the variety! Seriously, you name any sort of baked good and they have it in a variety of forms and flavors Everything looked baked to perfection and extremely fresh. They had everything from jumbo cookies to tomato rolls to pizza to rum balls. Since it was national donut day, we got 4 donuts (total price ~$6). Again, everything was baked to perfection and wasn't overpoweringly sweet. The jumbo pretzel donut is essentially a large glazed donut in a pretzel shape, but it was one of the best glazed donuts I've had in a long time! The toasted coconut had a perfect balance of sweet and salty with a crunchy texture. We loved the donuts so much we actually stopped by the deli and ordered a spicy Italian sub! It was a bit oily for my liking but overall very tasty. If you're looking for a baked good (savory or sweet), Impallaria is the place to go!! read more

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Local neighborhood bakery , I just got here on a bad day I guess . Bought 6 almond biscotti and 6 anise. Way over baked , hard as rocks even soaking in coffee for a bit. Also bought an Atomic cake which the cake was good but that was not whipped cream , some fake stuff. Will give the place 1 more try before I write them off read more

Their almond coffee cake is the bomb! Not too sweet but great taste & fresh! Love this local bakery. Support it!

Need fresh bread? Looking for a whole-grain snack to go? Maybe a bite-size pastry for an office department birthday? Impallaria is your place to visit. There are concerns to living within close proximity to a 60 year old, local bakery. Their sweet aroma is alluring and seductive. After multiple visits, my olfactory receptors have grown to like it more and more. My belly have also become incredibly possessive of their pastry goodies and it has been more difficult to work off the calories. So far my favorites would be their Napoleon, pecan coffeecake, and chocolate chip coffeecake. Their other items such as the donuts, cheesecake, and cream puffs seem enticing. Don't be surprised to find me there on your next visit. read more

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Owner very rude and flippant with customers . Like he's doing you a favor and you're patronizing his business . He probably should be behind the scenes. Bakery goods just ok read more

Best donuts in all of Chicagoland. My wife's boss lives in the neighborhood and has treated her staff to chocolate donuts from Impallaria and lunches from Gio's for years. I live in the suburbs about 40 minutes away from this bakery. For me, it's worth the drive down for the best chocolate cake donut. The taste and texture is perfect with a little bit of crispness and delicious chocolate. read more

Great Neighborhood Bakery with Epic Donuts and really good strip danish. Their focaccia is light as air and the service is very friendly. read more

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OMG!! I am so mad I just discovered this place! It has been around the Bridgeport neighborhood for a while and for good reason! Their bread, donuts and quite frankly everything is absolutely delicious. The owner is the only one working their each time I've been there and is extremely friendly. The prices are extremely reasonable as well a definite must! read more

Wonderful Neighborhood Bakery that's been in biz for over 50 years, they said. Walking in the aroma of a REAL Bakery takes you back to a simpler time. Smallish shop with pastry cases packing awesome cookies, cakes, donuts, coffee cakes, etc. They also make Submarine Sandwiches in the back that are very good & fresh! I would try the Italian with Homemade Hot Giardiniera/ really fresh & great bread. The donuts are great as are the Italian Cookies! Just get a half pound variety bag and see what I mean/ they are perfect. Prices seem really cheap to me and service is great! Must stop in Bridgeport/ talk later read more

Best chocolate donuts in Chicago and the sausage bread is excellent !! Don't forget the coffee cakes

What a hidden gem! The cookies were delicious and those donuts....I had to return a week later. Not quite a fan of the cannoli. It's definitely fresh, but I've had better. read more

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We found this place almost by accident, as it just happened to be nearby to the White Sox stadium when we were headed there for a tour. I'm not sure we'd have ever just happened into this neighborhood otherwise, and the business itself is pretty small and non-descript from the outside, but I was so glad that we did stop here. The apple and cherry slices we got were like having the best part of a slice of pie, but over the course of an entire square "bar" like treat, and with frosting on top (or dutch apple/cherry crumble!) My wife got a gigantic apple fritter (like "size of your head" gigantic) that was very good, as was the very unique (but self-explanatory) bacon biscuit that I got. Wish we'd had time to go back again, as everything was excellent. read more

I trekked down to Impallaria on a Sunday morning to try their apple fritter. It was a long trip, but I do what it takes to serve my obsession. Turns out that it was a pretty good doughnut, but only a mediocre apple fritter. It just didn't have any apples, and hardly any cinnamon to boot. But it did boast that perfect fritter texture, soft on the inside and really firm on the outside. Plus the sugar content was pitch perfect. If they would only add some apples and spices, this would be a prince among fritters. Obviously I had to get more than one doughnut since I went all the way down there. The coconut cake doughnut was very, very good. Most places can't do a cake doughnut to save themselves, but Impallaria's was perfect AND did not leave that unpleasant film on my teeth like most do. I also got a boston creme which wasn't very special but tasted good anyway. Prices are good here: I didn't notice the exact breakdown, but my entire bill was $3.11. Nice. read more

Wow, what an awesome bakery! Awesome donuts, sweetrolls, and eclairs. Super clean and bright! Ordering and pickup were a breeze. I was a baker for ten years so you can trust me on this! read more

Love this place! Doughnuts are nice and big! Love the buttery almond coffee cakes. Sooo good!

Amazing local bakery in the Bridgeport neighborhood! The staff there are all very friendly and patient as you take forever deciding how to not buy up the whole store! This place is such a gem. All of their danishes are fantastic! The portion is huge, but none of it is hard or dry. The sweetness is to perfection, where you won't feel overstuffed after stuffing your face. The donuts are also very moist and not overly sweet! The chocolate and strawberry cake donuts are a favorite. The cake donuts have such a lighter texture than the usually dense and oily ones found elsewhere. The cookie and little cake square varieties all look fantastic as well, can't wait to try those hopefully soon! read more

Like a few people stated, I don't think this is a deli. Just a bakery. I came in to inquire about cakes and decided to get two cannolis to try. They were fine, but I'll like to come back and try the donuts next time. read more

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Good bakery with a CTA stop nearby. I usually get a hot chocolate if it's cold outside to drink during the wait. It always smells of awesome baked goods. It's super warm inside too. So warmth and baked goods is a great welcoming entrance to this bakery. I like getting the almond horn or eclair. There's also a little seating area if you want to enjoy coffee and baked goods. read more

Looked everywhere for plain empty cannoli shells and found them here!!! Yay!! Very nice staff and the place smells wonderful. read more

The chocolate donuts are to die for & the other pastries are delicious! If you don't see what you want, ask & more than likely, they'll make it. read more