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

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

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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It was good but not amazing. It is a small deli/bakery with outdoor seating. The staff were all friendly, and even though they were slammed at the time all of our food came out within 15 minutes. I ordered the Italian panini with hot peppers, which I really liked. It was delicious. My husband and two of my teenagers ordered the turkey sub, which they all said was nothing special: bland. My third kid got the meatball sub and said it was good. The meatballs were huge. The spinach and ricotta arancini was bland. The sandwiches are big. None of us finished our subs. We all ate only half and then finished the other half for dinner. We also ordered some cannolis and a chocolate eclair. The cannoli is one of the best that I've had in Chicago, and the eclair was really good as well, but their cannolis have peanuts which they dyed green to look like pistachios- instead of using actual pistachios. Weird. Side note- I wouldn't order one of their focaccia in the case; We saw a small fruit fly buzzing around on one of them. All in all it was an enjoyable lunch. I just don't think I'd go out of my way to eat there again. read more

D'amato's Bakery - Italian panini with hot peppers - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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

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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Came by thinking that I could get a good cannoli here. I should have known I was wrong because the cannolis were prefilled. That made the pastry soggy. While the cream was somewhat smooth, it was way too sweet for me. I did like that there were pistachios. I think the move is to get sandwiches here because everyone was waiting for one. I do not recommend the cannoli. read more

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

The chicken parm and vodka parm sandwhiches...to die for. That was until I tried the chicken Caesar sandwhich . I don't know how they make those chicken fillets but i wish they sold them by the piece - id never cook chicken again. Cookie selection is fun, but flavors are much more muted than expected. My final piece, is that the woman who answers the phones to take orders is so thorough, quick, and the exact energy i want from this Italian establishment. Iove her. read more

It was Monday and JP grazianos was closed so I thought why not check out an Italian deli that's open today. Was impressed with the cookie, sweets display. Ultimately just went with an Italian sandwich. The meats complement each other well. The sandwich tasted scrumptious. Gotta come back at some point and get some cookies and coffee. read more

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I been a few times and I would only get a Italian sub but today I tried the chicken cutlets vodka sandwich and let me tell you something this was the best tasting sandwich I had in a long time . The service was great and very friendly. You will not be disappointed with this place and I can't wait to try something different . This place is a must try read more

D'amato's Bakery - Outside of Damato's bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best bread in the city!!!! Fresh cookies and cannoli, and the greatest focaccia, pizza slices. So many choices and everything is tasty. So hard to pick. If you don't get there early there's a giant line. It's worth the wait. Don't forget your croutons. read more

Love this place! I think their Italian Sub is better than Bari's & my wife loves their sweets. Their pizza is also very good. Definitely recommend!! read more

First timer here.. and it did not disappoint. The sub was so delicious and Jam packed with freshness and delicious meats. The people there were very friendly. It was such a cute place located in the city you could tell it's a popular spot there were people going in and out with a bag of some kind of goodies read more

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We came here after seeing some posts on socials. Needed to try the chicken parm sandwich. We arrived at noon on Saturday, there was a line just outside the door. We stood in line and waited, there were so many people in line that you really couldn't get a good look at what was inside the cases. We did see a tomato foccacia that we wanted to try, plus stuffed arancini. When we got to the counter, the young man took our order, we paid and he walked away. He never came back, as we forgot to buy drinks. I asked another cashier when she was in between customers, she actually told me that I had to wait for the guy that took our order. Made no sense. She was pretty rude as well. Finally, I got another person to grab the drinks for us. We were still waiting on our sandwiches, foccacia, and the arancini. We ordered 3 chicken parm sandwiches, one with the vodka sauce, plus an Italian sub and a meatball sub. While they seemed to be getting single sandwich orders .out quickly, ours took a while. We finally got our order, and we're able to sit down at a table in the enclosed patio area. We were surprised at how soggy the chicken parm sandwiches were, the meatball sandwich wasn't as soggy. The flavor was 5 they weren't soggy. We sort of figured that the chicken parm ones were made and sitting there while the meatball sandwich was made. A few of us said that they liked the vodka sauce one better. The arancini were good, I liked the tomato sauce that they were covered in. I didn't taste It, but the others really like the taste of the meatball sandwich. One of us mentioned that the meatballs were a bit tough. The Italian sub was good, nothing special, quality meats. I wish we could have had the chance to order pastries, like sfogliatella or a lobster tail, but we felt so rushed in our ordering process. read more

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I've been to D'amato's several Times; yet, I have never left a review. I guess I never left a review because I thought that everybody knows that they are 5/5. I can vouch for their pizza, arancini, and meatball sandwich which are my normal go to items. This time I switched it up and ordered the Chicken Parmigiana with Vodka sauce after seeing it all over my instagram feed. The Chicken Parmigiana with Vodka sauce itself was 4/5. The bread was as fresh as can be, and the vodka sauce was out of this world. The quality of the chicken was great (and thicker than the average Chicken Parmigiana); however, the breading fell off instantly so it tasted more like a grilled chicken breast than a fried chicken breast. I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing, but not as breaded and crispy as I'm used to. Overall, D'amatos is 5/5. Their prices are reasonable, their service is friendly, and their ambiance is reminiscent of an old Chicago Italian shop (because it is one)! Lastly, during this trip to pick up the Chicken Parmigiana with Vodka sauce I ran into the former mayor Lori Lightfoot and her security detail. I don't know if running into her was a good thing or bad thing, but regardless I was impressed that the servers at D'amato's treated her with respect; yet, didn't kiss her ass either. I was happy to see her wait in line like the rest of us. read more

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Great catering experience: easy ordering, everything was delicious and ready for pick up on time. Only area to improve was that the pasta wasn't hot/didn't come with a warming kit. The giant cannoli was a hit. read more

D'amato's Bakery - Sub party tray, caesar salad, mostaccioli with marinara - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Really can't go wrong with anything here. Really friendly help behind the counter and get yourself an espresso drink to go along with the cookies that you might. I've seen whole sheets of pizza brought to patio parties. And basically all the subs are amazing as well. You can get yourself an amazing Caprese salad too. And don't forget about the delicious meatballs and dinner items in the fridge when you walk inside on the left soups eggplant, Parm and other delicious meals ready to grab n go. read more

delicious and quick to move thru line. They were incredibly kind as well. Forget the Chicken Caesar wrap! give me the chicken caesar sub. I will be back asap. read more

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D'amato's is an old-school Italian bakery, established over 50 years ago, and that uses a 100+ year old coal-burning oven. It's in an out-of-the-way location along Chicago's Grand Avenue, but when I am in the area, I always have to stop. During yesterday's visit, I encountered a not surprising line of eager customers almost flowing outside the door. As you work your way up the counter, you have to walk past two, long glass cases temptingly filled with breads, cannoli, focaccia, butter cookies and other pastries. I ordered a beef sub, two focaccia (highly recommended...and the two I bought were loaded with black olives and artichokes), and a box of butter cookies. It was all fresh and delicious. It's not a fancy or charming place, and there is no where to eat inside, but the service is quick and friendly, and the baked goods are wonderful. It's well worth a visit. read more

Hands down our favorite Italian shop in Chicago! We will make a point to come downtown just to eat here! The sandwiches are just so good, high quality ingredients and tastes amazing. We always also get the Italian Ice. Occasionally we'll get some of their other food too but usually it's the sandwich. ***This place only takes cash!!! read more

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

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Busy during lunch. Get the vodka chicken parm sando or the ceasar. Don't forget the arancini, they're to die for. Very old school Italian deli type vibe. Tiramisu is a must! read more

D'amato's Bakery - Tiramisu Slice - 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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Outstanding chicken cutlets, subs, and Sicilian slices. The chicken ceasar salad sub is my favorite. Great Italian sub as well. Definitely the best sub roll in the city as they make their own onsite. Highly recommend their catering as well. That was actually the first time I had D'Amato's and knew I was hooked from there. Quick service even with the longest of lines which is outstanding that they can handle the volume they do daily. Give the team over there so much credit. read more

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

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

D'Amato's is an old school joint that offers pizza, subs an Italian bakery. The inside is cozy and filled with rotating people placing orders and carrying out. There is a small table at the window where 2 people could sit and eat and several tables outside are available. We ordered a corned beef sandwich, a slice of pizza, and a D'Amato's combo (meatball and beef sandwich). The pizza had a nice crispy bottom with pillow soft top and was light on the cheese, definitely not your typical slice but still tasty. The subs were good and very filling. You can tell the meatballs are made in house and while they're good, next time I'd skip the meatballs and just order a beef because the beef had much more flavor. Lemon knots were really great, bright lemon flavor. read more

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

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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

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

Old school, top-notch bakery and carry out restaurant. A true gem!!! My daughter and I stopped here on a late Sunday afternoon and the place was jammed (always a good sign). Lots of people ordering to go. We had a slice of pizza (veggie) which was delicious. Also we split an apple turnover that was the size of a hand. Huge, airy and perfect. The apple filling was fresh and incredibly tasty. We grabbed a sourdough loaf to bring home for later. Service was friendly and quick. We sat at the window but there are only a total of 3 seats in the whole place. So don't count on sitting down for a full meal. I'll definitely be back soon for a sub sandwich, Italian cookies and a latte. Those all looked incredible and seemed to be what everyone was ordering. Until next time. read more

D'amato's Bakery - Adorable inside!! - 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

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

I see cannolis; I bookmark. Pretty good cannolis here (they're also on the larger side)! I got one chocolate and one regular. I thought I would like the chocolate one more than the regular one but I prefer the regular one because I can taste the buttery goodness of the shell. The shells of both cannolis retained their crispness even hours after I bought them. Definitely stop by this place if you're a cannoli lover! *Cash only!* There's an ATM right around the corner of the bakery building. read more

D'amato's Bakery - Plain & chocolate cannolis - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a great place in West Town for homemade Italian specialties! The sub sandwiches are amazing as well anything you pick up from their bakery area (breads, pizza, cannoli, authentic cookies, arancini, etc). Note: D'amato's was previously cash only but now accepting debit/credit cards! read more

D'amato's Bakery - Meatball sandwich with giardiniera - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

2nd time and just as good, honestly better. Got the Italian sub on a mushroom focaccia (which basically tasted like a mushroom pizza) and is easily a two person sandwich. Go look at the inventory and select which focaccia you want (artichoke, mushroom, regular etc). Can also make them panini style. Prices are INSANELY REASONABLE and they now they take debit cards (no fee). Hands down the best cannoli in the city of chicago that I have ever tried. The chocolate cannoli will spoil you. Seriously, this place is like a blast from the past with that true to chicago flavor in everything read more

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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

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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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