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D'amato's Bakery

4.3 (686 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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D'AMATO'S BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Classy
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Cannoli
B G.

My husband was in the area and stopped by and picked up some cannolis to bring home. The taste was different from what I've had from other bakeries, but they were good. They're very good size.

Vodka parm sub
Kayla P.

We tried both the viral vodka parm sandwich and the classic Italian. While we tried not to let the hype around this place set expectations too high, we still left a bit underwhelmed by the sandwiches. The Italian felt a little understuffed, and while the vodka parm was good, it didn't have anything that really pushed it to the next level. That said, D'Amato's is still absolutely worth a stop. Their fresh cannolis and homemade breads are fantastic. The cannolis are flavorful with perfectly crunchy shells and a generous filling. While they may not quite rival the cannoli scene in Boston, they're some of the best we've had in Chicago.

Vodka Parm Sandwich
Brett N.

Why 5 stars? Because I'll be thinking about the vodka parm for quite some time. --- --- --- My friend Issabelle recommended I visit D'amato's many moons ago, and I never forgot about it. I finally had the opportunity to stop in on my way back to the airport after a work conference and I'm so glad I did. The only issue with my plan is that I'd just had lunch a couple hours earlier and really wasn't ready to eat again. Plus, I'd probably be hungry again before bed if I ate "dinner" around 3pm, so I ordered my vodka parm and just let it hang out in backpack on my 70 minute Uber ride to the airport + another 20 or so minutes as I got through security and settled. And guess what? It was still amazing an hour and a half later? But yes, I absolutely took a couple bites when it was fresh and I truly fell in love. It's going to be hard to come back to Chicago without stopping in here. One of my favorite parts of the experience was after I'd gotten the sandwich and was hanging out inside waiting for my Uber for a few minutes. Hearing the most Chicago woman ever barking out, "waddya need", to each customer in that unmistakable midwestern accent... it actually made my sandwich taste even better. New York has the reputation for this kind of customer service, but don't sleep on Chicago! They're not being unfriendly - it's just their way.

Chicken Vodka Parm Sandwich
Akshita P.

A wonderful Italian bakery with a great selection of baked goods. I ordered a vodka chicken sandwich which was a huge portion. It was fresh out of the oven and super tasty with fresh ingredients like the basil taste coming through. It comes with a bit of a wait and there is no seating in the shop.

Cannoli
Anita P.

I've been meaning to come here forever!! The vodka chicken parm was everything you could want in a chicken parm sandwich. Be sure to eat it right away, as it WILL get soggy quickly otherwise. Also highly recommend adding giardiniera:) they gave us free cannolis while we waited and those were super crisp and stuffed well

Italian Sub
Jason S.

Another stop on the Chicago Italian Deli Tour, D'Amato's. I'd been wanting to check this place out for a while since it's over in River West close by to me and as someone from Jersey, I've got very high standards when it comes to Italian subs. I miss having countless delis around, so I had to see if this one lived up to the hype. Went on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy but if you know how an Italian deli works, it's not too hard to navigate. A bunch of people waiting around, tight space, classic deli chaos. I grabbed an Italian sub and a Diet Coke. The sandwich was only $10, which is a steal in the city. My order was ready in about 10 minutes, which was awesome given the crowd. Staff was super friendly, made ordering easy, and I decided to eat outside, they've got a nice little seating area out there. The sandwich itself hit the spot: fresh bread, solid balance of meats, and I went with hot peppers, which added the perfect kick and the portions were overall great. Overall, D'Amato's absolutely delivered. Great sandwich, great price, great vibes. Easily one of the better Italian subs I've had in Chicago would come back anytime.

Samantha B.

Quick, friendly service, authentic Italian sandwiches and cookies. Chicago original Italian staple. We will be back to try the cannolis.

Italian cookies
Dorothy S.

We came in on the coldest Saturday of the year so there wasn't a ton of people thankfully. I know how packed it can get in here. The service is pretty quick and they have an efficient system down where 2 guys take the orders and someone brings out the orders from the back. I got a vodka chicken cutlet parm sandwich and a chicken cutlet Caesar sandwich w chips. I also got a box of Italian cookies. All the food is very on point. In fact, I came back a few weeks later to get the same meal. The inside gives very classic Italian deli vibes. They leave their loaves of bread just in the front window, which I find interesting. Parking is not great here and it's often very packed so I only come here at odd hours when the weather is bad lol do as you wish though!

Pizzas
Steve A.

Came to get a few baked items from this local bakery. D'Amato's is a long time favorite among those who live around here. It also supplies a lot of the breads and pastries to restaurants in West Town. Get some things here to try them even fresher. The interior is kind of cramped but they also have a patio. Bakeries certainly have lots of breads, but that's not all you can get here. It's also got quite a few savory and sweet items. They have things for grab and go, as well as made to order specials. Most popular is of course the freshly baked breads. These go way beyond the usual Italian loaves. Focaccia is among the best of it you can find. You can also choose to stay awhile and have an actual meal. Get a seat in the dining area. They have smaller hand made pizzas, but big enough for a couple people. Also they have Italian ice. That's a great way to finish off. Has several flavors. There's also a pretty great selection of cannoli and other sweets. For sure it's one of the old school classics. It's located on Grand Avenue at May. They also do catering for events so call ahead and they'll bake up tons of things.

Vodka chicken parm
Nina G.

I read about this place on a list of the best chicken parms in the country, this was Illinois' best and i have to say the article was right on point. I came here while visiting my folks and got the vodka chicken parm and to be honest, i dont think i will ever want another chicken parm again except this one. The sauce was bright and deep and flavorful. the chicken cutlet was tender and delicious, the cheese was perfectly melty. The bread offers a sturdy base to hold the yum. I will dream about this

Pepperoni Pizza
Omar G.

As soon as i walked in i was overwhelmed with the variety of food on display, instantly wanting to try everything in the restaurant. The interior for sure brings out the vintage bakery vibe. Ordering is fast paced so be sure to be ready when you order. Ordered the chicken caesar sandwich, pepperoni pizza and focaccia bread. The sandwich was delicious, the dressing was flavorful and the breaded chicken had a great texture. The pizza was soft with a bit of crisp. And the focaccia bread was flavorful with the sauce on top. Overall great experience and am excited to try more of their menu in the future.

chicken parm
Joseph S.

This place was so packed when we walked in which was a good sign. They move quickly and there are multiple people taking orders. There is not much standing room so you may get confused by people waiting for their order. I got the chicken parm sandwich and it was amazing. I mean just take a look at the photo. The portion size is a bit small for me but I would go back. I really want to try their italian sandwich. There is no seating in the store itself but they have a patio next door with heaters and cover for winter. It was super nice and toasty in there but it can be hard to find a seat.

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Do they sell bread dough? I'd like to make my own pizza at home.

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Jennivee’s Bakery

Jennivee’s Bakery

4.4
(720 reviews)
3.1 mi
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This is my absolute most favorite bakery. So this is my ode to the bakery and Dom, who is a gem of…read morean employee there. I've been a customer of almost 10 years and have been obsessed since they first opened their doors at a different location. I literally live an hour away without traffic and even longer with traffic, but I make sure to stop by or send someone else to get it for me at least once a month or more. I love the amazing cakes that are so delicious and unique but on top of that, it is Asian owned, LGBTQ supporting, etc. A lot has changed since their little storefront with no seating. The bakery is now a full on cafe and I'm so happy to see how much they've grown and how successful they are. And while it is glorious, I will say I miss the sweet neighborhood charm and great customer service it used to have. Getting in touch with the bakery through phone or text can be tough and to be honest, sometimes one of the people working there is kind of...very mean. It had me questioning if I should keep coming back. I just love this bakery so much though and being raised by parents that had a small food business, I can't help but want to support. I had a particularly difficult last minute request for the bakery a few weeks ago and I was reminded why this place is so great. It had been YEARS since I made this specific request, which was an order for a slice of cake for every flavor and a cupcake for every flavor. This is a BIG and time consuming request, especially if it's last minute. Unfortunately I come to the city whenever the traffic isn't atrocious, so it's always last minute. Dom absolutely pulled through though. Even though there were other employees there (I saw two others but one disappeared and then another male was kind of walking around the cafe and such), Dom took this giant request and fulfilled it himself. The other gentleman (not the mean person previously mentioned) was actually who I made the request to, but he told Dom to do it. I was kind of confused why they didn't do it together but idk, maybe the other guy isn't allowed to handle food? Who knows. Regardless, this request obviously took a long time and the line was getting longer; people were getting a little restless but Dom stayed calm but was swift. I swear he was moving faster than most people in the industry could with a cake knife like that. He was not impatient or rude to me at all. He was just there to do his job as fast and well as possible. It's so rare to see that type of work ethic. He is also so obviously proud of the bakery and the food they serve which makes you feel good about being a patron there. So although I continue to have an unpleasant experience with one particular employee there, Dom keeps my love for this bakery alive. He reminds me of what this bakery was like when they first opened their doors. I hope Dom is cherished there and I bet he is considering his work ethic. I will continue to support this bakery and I recommend everyone else to support as well. It may not be that small little shop anymore but Dom is a reminder of the heart of the place.

I've been to Jennivee's twice now and I also got my college graduation cake from here last year for…read morepick-up! They did a beautiful job. For my graduation cake, I chose the tres leches and it was so creamy, moist, and delicious. I basically ate half of the cake by myself lol. This most recent time, I needed a snack and wanted something sweet. Everything here looks amazing and I'm sure tastes amazing too, so it's hard to choose. I chose to get the berry chantilly cake slice since it was a hot day, and it was the perfect refreshing treat! It was soooo good.

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Kasama

Kasama

4.5
(1.4k reviews)
1.2 mi
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When we decided to visit Chicago to catch a pre World Cup match up vs. Germany, I figured out how…read morefar advance I have to make a reservation to Kasama. At 1201am, I was able to secure a table for 4. We have been to majority of award winning Filipino restaurants in the USA. When Kasama received its 2 Michelin star 2 years in a row, we had to make sure that we dine here. Paying for Filipino food is usually cheap, but this place is totally worth it. Many of us Filipinos are very critical when we eat at Filipino restaurants because we always say my mom or aunt cooks the dish so much better. The 13-14 course meal was perfect from start to finish. The right amount of food on each dish and well thought of. @kasamachicago First Filipino 2 Star Our favorite dishes - Sinigang Japanese fried mackerel, Kare Kare taco, Nilaga, and Pulutan with talaba & shrimp toast. Finishing the meal with multiple play on with popular Filipino dessert- turon and halo halo. But that truffle croissant is amazing it made up for not serving rice. Will need to go back to their bakery- which is one of the best in Chicago. Been to a lot of high end Filipino restaurants in the USA- Kasama is definitely the BEST!!! As a goodbye gift they sent us home with an amazing pastry. Congratulations for the 2 stars.

Kasama's been on my list for a few years but the long lines during brunch times deterred me from…read moretrying. I initially wanted to get a dinner reservation, but wasn't able to snatch one up even a couple weeks in advance. Spontaneously, my friend and I decided to go for lunch a couple Sundays ago. The weather conditions weren't great as it was raining moderately. This probably deterred at least some people from lining up. I got there around 12 PM and waited for about an hour, which is still long, but not as horrific as I thought. I also ended up with the last breakfast sandwich ticket since the group in front of me decided it wasn't worth it to wait in line so they gave it to me. This basically was the sign for me to stay in line. The ordering process was pretty simple. We ordered at the counter and prayed that there would be seats opened. Initially, we made ourselves comfortable at the bar, but we were able to migrate to a table shortly after. Our drinks came out within a few minutes after ordering and our food came out within 10. 12 OZ OH, HOT YAM! - 6.85 Initially, this was the drink I ordered. However, I thought it was too sweet and didn't feel like the ube flavor was that strong. My friend liked it more than the drink she ordered, so we ended up swapping. ICED BLACK SESAME LATTE - 6.85 This was the drink I swapped for, and the iced version was perfectly refreshing and nutty. It also wasn't too sweet. I would prefer a roastier black sesame flavor, but this was good enough. LONGANISA, EGG, AND CHEESE SANDWICH - 12 The breakfast sandwich didn't love like it'd be anything special, but the bun was incredibly soft and fluffy, with a custard, soft egg. The longanisa was well-seasoned, with the sweet & savory flavors bursting after each bite. I can see why the breakfast sandwiches at Kasama are so popular. Would highly recommend if you're able to snatch one. PORK BELLY ADOBO - 19.50 This item is weekend only, so I had to try it! I also love a good adobo rice. Despite it being pork belly, it was surprisingly not too heavy or fatty. The poached egg mixed in made each bite creamier. The pickled vegetables and chopped scallions were a nice touch to add a bit of tang and aromatics. I did take home half of the rice bowl home to enjoy for breakfast the next day. While this was good, it was probably the weakest of the three food items we ordered. FILIPINO BREAKFAST - 19 +1 for combo (longanisa and tocino) My friend ordered this, which came with a serving each of longanisa and tocino, a bed of garlic rice, sunny side up egg, pickled vegetables, and garnish. I had a bit of both meats, and the tocino was definitely my favorite. It was juicy, a good mix of sweet and savory -- reminded me of the Cantonese BBQ pork belly. I would definitely order something with tocino upon future visit. This was a pricy lunch, but the food was good and tasted cleaner than I had expect. I had a great time trying brunch at Kasama and would love to visit for their dinner menu when I'm in Chicago again.

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Breakfast sandwich: soufflé egg, longanisa, cheese, hash brown
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Fat Peach Bakery

Fat Peach Bakery

4.3
(73 reviews)
3.4 mi

I've been on the hunt to find the best bakeries in Chicago and had been dying to visit Fat Peach…read morefor awhile after seeing rave reviews! Let me tell you, it was all I hoped it could be and more. The storefront was pretty small with a few tables- between the size, hours, and popularity (they were only open a few days a week and closed at 2pm), I suspected that the shop sold out often. I went on a weekday and there was still a good selection of pastries left around 11am. The staff was super nice and helpful as I struggled to make a decision. They shared that the strawberry milk croissant was their bestseller, so I opted for that. It was filled with fresh strawberry mascarpone and fresh strawberry puree. Despite the croissant's decadent appearance, it was not at all too sweet. I'm not typically the biggest croissant fan (I know, I know, no one is perfect) but this pastry blew me away. The filling was super generous without overpowering the delicate dough, which was baked to crispy perfection. Sadly, I don't get to the area often, but I will 100% be back asap to try more of the menu. Run- don't walk to pay a visit!

We went on a Monday around 12pm. We luckily made it in time for their very last mystery box and…read moresecond to last pastry. The mystery box has an assortment of day old savory and sweet pastries. You can try different pastries for good value, and taste is not bad for one day old. The strawberry cream pastry we got obviously tasted fresh though, and I liked how the cream was fluffy and not too sweet. No restroom, cash, or wifi though. It's a very small space with 3 tables. The employee was kind to us.

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Sugar Moon Bakery

4.8
(116 reviews)
4.1 mi

Holy freakin best bakery in the nation! Sugar Moon is a local fave in Logan Square--and for all the…read morereasons possible. They make scrumptious cookies, pastries, danishes, chai cinnamon rolls, the whole shebang. Our eyes were nonstop drooling over all of the fresh goodies. I had such a hard time choosing, but knew I had to get the corn flake espresso cookie (SO FRICKIN AMAZING) the textures were elite, and the potato focaccia. The southwest hash brioche was friggin incredible. They were very generous with the sweet potato, WHOLE EGG, and veg. Like seriously, with the cost of groceries skyrocketing, I can't believe I got a whole bit of egg white and yolk. You must eat your goodies warm, the initial crunch had me in a chokehold. They also had a vegan focaccia which my friends appreciated. There's street parking and expect lines. Inside isn't super spacious, but the line does move. Bring sunnies and a book if you don't like to stand around. We got here before they opened on a Saturday morning and only had to wait like 15mins. They also sell cute lil Sugar Moon merch like fun tshirts and cards. Would 100% come back to get morning pastries from them. Super queer friendly as well. MUST visit.

Ugh, I dream about their chai rolls. And that espresso cornflake crunch cookie! Obscene…read more You can't go wrong with anything here. I will say the savory items are definitely on the salty side though. I wish they were 20% less salty! I had ordered the miso mushroom brioche, asparagus foccaccia, and poblano brioche. It's worth the trek and the line. You'll probably end up eating from the box on the curb nearby, since inside seating is TIGHT. I live in SF and we don't mess around when it comes to bakeries. I will be returning to Sugar Moon next time I'm in Chicago. Wait for me, my love.

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Inside of Focaccia ($5/slice) - harissa cauliflower, caramelized onion, gouda, cheddar, rosemary. Delicious.
Inside of Focaccia ($5/slice) - harissa cauliflower, caramelized onion, gouda, cheddar, rosemary. Delicious.
Inside of Sweet Brioche ($5.50) - cara cara orange & passionfruit filling. It's nice: the dough is rich and chewy.
Inside of Sweet Brioche ($5.50) - cara cara orange & passionfruit filling. It's nice: the dough is rich and chewy.
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