The food is great, and the place is cozy and smells amazing. I waited 40 + minutes for 2 sandwiches. It seems like they forgot my order, because people who ordered after me were getting their food first and the entire restaurant reset with completely new crowd during my wait. Staff kept seeing us wait but no one checked to see why we were still waiting. It wasn't until I asked them about my order that they started making it. Hopefully next time it'll be much faster. read more

Amazing bread. Need I say more. And on the weekend there are a lot of people waiting for their sandwiches. I

Ordered the vodka chicken park sandwhich which had good flavor. However, we took ours Togo and didn't eat it until another 15 or so minutes so it was all soggy by then. I would recommend eating it right away. They also have huge arancini balls. We tried both flavors and enjoyed both of them read more

We have many food choices in the area however I've been coming for some time. I'm pleased with the service and I love the pastries. I'm going to try more of a variety I keep getting the same thing and so the review is on the glazed and I love it. I would recommend on their consistent service and food quality which is good. read more

the BEST VODKA CHICKEN PARM SUB I have ever had! I wasn't even hungry but somehow I scarfed down half of this! So grateful I live close by and I'll be coming back to try more read more

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

Been going here for years . Just about all the food they offer are excellent and fresh . The chicken parm is a must try . Don't take my word for it . Go and try it for yourself ! read more

D'amato's Bakery - Enjoying chicken parm sandwich and the Italian sub - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The chicken vodka parm sandwich is stellar! This is a big sandwich with 2 chicken cutlets. The breading, fresh bread, juicy chicken and the vodka sauce is the star. Don't sleep in the baked goods. The cannolies and butter cookies are a perfect desert. read more

Ugh. This pains me to say this. I know this place has really taken off recently with the viral TikTok videos going around, especially with the chicken Caesar salad sandwich and the vodka chicken Parm. Since the last time I was here, we decided to try the Caesar salad cutlet sandwich. I also got two boxes of cookie and some watermelon ice. Quite honestly the Caesar salad chicken sandwich was just OK. In my opinion. I actually prefer the regular chicken cutlet with just the lettuce tomato and mayonnaise. I just think that is very simple but delicious sandwich. the Caesar salad one we found overdressed in general. I wasn't too crazy about the dressing in general. The chicken cutlet is thin and crispy and delicious as always. The bread what could you say about the bread? It's delicious. Always love getting some cookies especially the cherry topped ones and the rainbow ones. When you step up in line, it moves pretty fast. They take your name When they take your order. It's a small place with a few seats in the windows, but there's also some side patio seating. Also have some take away items such as eggplant, Parmesan, marinara, etc. I don't think I would try the Caesar salad chicken cutlet sandwich again I probably stick with the Italian and the regular cutlet sandwich. Those are my go to's. street parking there is a pick up area on the side that you can park and run in. read more

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Great vibes when you walk in. Had to get a meatball sub on the coldest day of the year. Very simple but very tasty. Massive, juicy meatballs covered in marinera sauce. Solid bread that started off crunchy. Next time would throw on some veggies to give it more flavors. Definitely going to come back and try their chicken parm, pizza, and desserts. read more

We were right here by TikTok video for vodka chicken Parm and chicken Caesar sub. The vodka chicken Parm was OK. Felt like the sauce was lacking The Caesar sub was tasty long lines, even if you ordered on the phone depending on the time of the day. read more

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

First time here and couldn't have been happier with our choice. The place is very cute and gives that family vibe. Small but mighty, long waits seem to be the usual but worth it! The staff is nice and friendly and quick! We had their chicken parm sub, chocolate croissant, raspberry cookies and a slice of the supreme sausage pizza! The sauce of the chicken parm is chefs kiss and the portions are huge so come hungry! The pastries are made just right, not annoying sweet but just right. We can't wait to be back and try more food read more

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Just went to Damatos for the first time and let me say I will definitely be back. The staff were friendly and helped me make my selections. I ended up ordering the Vodka Chicken Parm and it was one of the best I have had. Highly recommend. read more

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

The food and the place itself is really good! Unfortunately the girl at the front taking orders with the blondish hair and bangs was very rude. We ordered a slice of pizza and asked if she could heat it up. She took 10 minutes and it got busy but we were the only ones standing after the rush and still she ignored us. I then went and said something and she rolled her eyes and heated it up and back to me in no time but had us waiting for no reason. Mind you she didn't even look at me and threw the bag at me. Very disappointing and disrespectful customer service!! read more

I ordered an Italian sandwich on 9-30-25, took two bites of the sandwich and noticed a long black hair in the sandwich. I almost threw up. I returned the sandwich and a received a refund. I will never go back there again. Please check your food if you go there, wouldn't recommend. read more

Vodka Chicken Parma: Very very soggy bread to point it was not good at all. Above all, the sandwich lacked flavor; it was bland. The breading itself on the chicken cutlet was also soggy and lacking in flavor. 12 inch sandwich and bbq chips: $21.74 I'm disappointed. read more

Be prepared to make this a regular stop during the week. From fresh bread and desserts to hot and cold subs , soup and salad you can't go wrong. You will always be greeted with a smile and a friendly hello just like being at grandmas! read more

I always wanted to try out D'amato's but never had the chance til now! Gotta say loved the Turkey sub and really loved the arancini! The arancini taste better here than most places I've ever tried! read more

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Damatos sandwiches always hit. I get the oven roasted turkey sub with no tomatoes and extra hot peppers. Highly, highly recommend if you're looking for a sandwich with quality ingredients and freshly baked bread (baked every night across the street). I recently also tried their cookies and pastries, and it's the same story. HITS after HITS!!! Nutella kolachkes, lemon twist cookies, tiramisu, etc. Been going here for over a year and it's always been a positive experience. Also love the staff here. Very fast service and they're transparent and accurate about wait times when I pre-order over the phone. read more

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

One of my favorite spots in the whole city! I grew up coming here as a child and I feel like D'amatos has only gotten better. Whether I'm stopping in just for a box of my favorite Italian cookies (cuccidati like my grandma made) or trying one of their new chicken cutlet subs, D'amato's never disappoints. read more

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

Love this place! Been coming here for so many years I can't remember. The Italian with focaccia, and the chicken parmesan sandwiches are the best. I like the pizza too, supreme, veggie, whatever. All good but I love the focaccia! I love the staff too so friendly, and waiting for a piece of Chicago is no big deal. Great neighborhood Chicago joint. Don't forget about the cookies! How you doin'!? read more

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The place was busy! Good service, good food! The chicken parm sub was solid! Looking forward to coming back and trying more items!

Unfortunately the sandwiches lacked taste & the desserts were not something we would return for. Burrata cheese on another sandwich was so bland and the bread was hard. I came here from a social media ad. Each sandwich averaged $16 + a little high. read more

Had the Caesar salad chicken cutlet sandwich and it was absolutely fantastic! Everything about this sub was incredible! Bread was fresh and soft, chicken was super thin and crispy and the Caesar dressing was delicious! Highly recommend this place! read more

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

The baked goods look great. Tried a Nutella cookie and a meatball sub, which was ok, kinda salty. Packed! I want to try some more cookies. They have some precooked food which is a neat idea, as well as Italian ice. Nice spot, has a little place where you could eat, maybe 3 seats total by the window, but mainly for take out. read more

The female cashiers could work on customer service. I came into this establishment for the very first time today excited to try the food. In your biography, it states that "we're here to serve you." The only thing I was served was a bad attitude. I did not feel welcomed at all. The customer service was very short and snippy and the cashier was more concerned with serving "tea" with her coworker than serving her actual customer. Unfortunately the food was pretty good so I might be back. If I do return, hopefully there will be someone there to provide better service. What a shame. read more

We got Italian Sub / Fresh Tomato & Spinach Pizza / Cannoli. Everything was good but not blow your socks off. Cannolli cream was tasty and crust had good texture like a biscuit. Pizza could have been perfect if it's undercarriage was crispy, not soggy. Italian sub was standard. Veggies and meat were fresh. Parking may be difficult to find. The space inside is too small to dine-in anyways. read more

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Excellent chicken parm in vodka sauce. Great bread and cookies.Great service. Jeff Prendergast 5 star read more

Let's start with the highlight-- this place has amazing Italian sandwiches! My husband and I stopped here after a round of golf, and got some food for us and some friends we were having over. We ordered: - 4 sandwiches: Italian, chicken parm, meatball, and prosciutto & bocconcini. - 2 Arancini: beef & mozzarella, spinach & ricotta - 2 cannolis The sandwiches were all amazing and we all disagreed on which the best was (we couldn't reach a consensus) The arancini were standard arancini. The cannolis were the biggest let down since we prefer ricotta-filled cannolis, and these were just way too sweet for our preference. I am willing to try more bakery items next time. Lastly, they offer some sandwiches on a focaccia bread but they were sold out for the day when we arrived (our fault since we stopped in at 5:45p and they close at 6p). Next time, I'm getting that focaccia bread. The place is a cute mom&pop shop with a few tables nearby but I consider it more and grab-and-go-styled place. Everyone was really welcoming, and I enjoyed the experience. 10/10 will be returning. read more

Have heard such great things about D'Amato's since moving to Chicago almost four years ago. Have tried a few things over the years, and kept thinking my tastebuds must be off. As a former New Yorker, the expectations are quite high for a great Italian deli/bakery. Unfortunately, D'Amato's falls a little short. The bread is quite good, as is sourced to places all over the city. No surprise at all. And the prices are equally great, you get a ton for your buck (cash only). The spinach arancini is made with Spanish rice and chicken broth, which is a little odd. You're usually getting Arborio rice in your arancini and a lot more mozzarella - these were pretty flavorful, just different. As far as the eggplant and chicken parms, while they were cooked well, there's just absolutely no flavor. The sauce is fairly plain, and the breading has absolutely no seasoning. I guess after 51 years things have changed. I wanted to love this place - we are dying for a great Italian spot like back home. I guess we'll have to keep looking... read more

D'amato's Bakery - Chicken Parm + Arancini - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything is good in the world when you go to D'amato's! Old school atmosphere. Love the wood floor, the coffee maker, the heaping cases, all of it. Fresh bread, such fabulous sandwiches. The Italian and the meatball or make your own are my faves. Lemon knots and so many other great cookies. The soup is just ok but the rest of the menu is on point. Good soda selection, too. Fast friendly service. You'll see every type of person here and it feels good. read more

Sad to see this place growing but their customer service not keep up. The demand probably has been higher and I wish they have the people to manage and all. This was my second visit. This time I was helped by a girl (not one of the two sisters) who acted like she didn't want to work there. read more

Chicken Caesar sub was very good. Portion seemed small for $15. Service was good considering the long line. Cool vibes. I will return to try something else. read more

Amazing food and atmosphere. Big selection and great sweets too. Italian owned and authentic

This place is so fun. It's overwhelming though to walk in and feel like you have to know what you want when you're lost looking around in all the bakery cases. I'll have to come back for some baked goods but I did come here on a mission to get the vodka chicken parm. It was AMAZING!! Just what I was craving. And a salad which was also very fresh. read more

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Walking in to D'Amatos Bakery made me happy. Authentic. Bustling lunch crowd, bustling workers, and everyone enjoying. Cannolis we're really good! Subs were Good but bread a bit firm for my taste and square pizza was good as well. Crust was thick, light, crunchy and wonderful. Sauce was not to my personal liking ( to much like tomato paste), but not bad at all. I'll definitely be going back to explore everything they offer. read more

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The vodka chicken Parm is the best Ive ever had IN MY ENTIRE 49 years of living... 10 out of 10 I would recommend!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been seeing a lot of videos on TikTok saying to go try this place and I'm glad I did! Although they were busy, we got our sandwiches really quickly; staff is efficient. They have a great selection of breads and baked goods. I ordered the vodka chicken parm sandwich and it was delicious, but very messy :) they have limited indoor seating so it's probably best for a to-go or takeout meal. read more

My first time here. It's a local treasure that been here for years. I was sitting next to a gentleman that said he's been coming here since he was a child. He said they the vodka Pasta. I have a sweet tooth so I tried a couple of these. read more

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

Buon cibo. Buon vino. Buon amici Finally got to taste the famous @damatosbakeryandsubs with my favorite collaborator @cassidyeatscarbs! We got the chicken Caesar salad sub, tomato focaccia, cheese pizza that wasn't pictured as well as their delicious Italian cookies! We were so excited to be able to have lunch here and luckily we missed the crazy rush of customers that came after us! The sandwich was yummy we wish the bread was a tad softer but overall it was nothing to complain about too much and the focaccia was sooooooooo soft and delicious honestly my favorite thing on their menu! And the dessert is always going to be another yummy part of our experience! The ambiance was crazy busy which is only the best sign ever for a place! We definitely want to go back and try it again with a different selection of menu items but the service was wonderful and so helpful when we told them that we had never been there before!:))) totally worth the hype, check this place out the next time you're around! read more

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I love the idea of such a friendly neighborhood business. As all reviews have said, is a busy place with multiple lines. Right-side for ordering, left for waiting for your order, and an occasional middle if there's room for another ordering line. I ordered two hearty looking slices of their supreme pizza, meatball panini, and a vodka chicken parm (not pictured). Overall, the food was ok. The portions were huge and the value for the price is great especially in the city, but the flavors and textures were a bit bread heavy and somewhat soggy. Seasoning on the meatball sub was barely there and the bread was partly stale which surprised me as this is place is also a bakery. The peppers helped though. The chicken parm was pretty wet that the breading all fell off. The pizza had a ton of veggies on it and looked great, but barely any sausage on it. This was my first time here and will be back to try a ton more that looked great. Motes sandwiches and desserts! The value again was good, but I'd suggest if you order anything to make sure you get as many spices and peppers added. Maybe ask if they can go easy with the sauce. read more

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