Called in our order and walked over to pick it up in about 20 minutes. For COVID the restaurant was cleared of the tables and chairs, so there was a good amount of space inside to socially distance. When we arrived, there were 2 other people standing off to the side waiting for orders. We didn't see cookies on the online menu, but they have them if you ask. Overall, this place is good value -- yummy sandwiches at a decent price! The bread has a really good texture, crunch on the outside but soft on the inside. The bread is nice and thin too, so the filling to bread ratio is excellent. Oaxacan Pork - Marinated pork loin with good depth of flavor. This sandwich comes with caramelized onions, spicy mayo and roasted red peppers. Just the right amount of spicy due to the spicy mayo. Comes with a bag of simple potato chips. Tuna Blanca - almost like a tuna coleslaw. The menu says the tuna is made with albacore white tuna mixed with red onions, celery, mayo, lettuce and tomato...but I'm pretty sure there's also carrot in there. The carrots added a refreshing sweetness that I've never had before in tuna salad. Comes with a bag of simple potato chips. Cookies - got the chocolate chip and monster cookies. Both are thick cookies and depends on your cookie preference. I thought they were both just ok, but I'd be open to trying their other baked items next time. read more

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New to the area and so glad this spot is nearby!! I stopped by for a quick lunch and they checked all the boxes. On a Saturday for lunch it was busy, but there were enough tables for customers. The person in front of us had a large order of 8 sandwiches so we waited about 15 minutes which I felt was pretty reasonable all things considered. The menu has lots of options, and I loved what I ordered! The Super Panes was great! I loved the fresh baked bread, although it is on the sweeter side. The bacon and honey mustard also played super well together. The portion was large enough that splitting it worked for a light lunch! I added a monster cookie for dessert, and I highly recommend for a fun treat!! It had crisp edges but the chocolate was gooey which is perfect to me. I plan to be back to try more!! read more

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delicious!!! Such a cute place and such yummy food. Family owned atmosphere and awesome prices. Can't wait to come back read more

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Panes is my favorite sandwich place in Chicago! Their sandwiches are delicious and reasonably priced, and they bake their own bread fresh that is also available for purchase. Their soup is quite good, and they have a variety of dessert options. I recommend calling about 20 minutes ahead to save time on pickup orders, although I also enjoy walking in to eat there, with natural light and fun art on the walls. I usually order the Super Panes, although the Todo Italiano is also a favorite! read more

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Some of their recipes need improving. The ciabatta loaf was just plain, crumbly white bread. Not really good for anything except breadcrumbs because it disintegrates. read more

Really tasty, high quality and high quantity reasonably priced food. I had the Veggie Cabra sandwich, which was a really good veggie sandwich with goat cheese. The ratio of all the vegetables and cheese and bread was spot on, and the bread itself was really fresh. The chicken feta salad was a big portion with fresh ingredients and a yummy vinaigrette. The pizza bread was so good--Panes bread with tomato sauce and cheese, with six pieces for a very low price! The staff was friendly both on the phone and when I picked up my order. There is 15 min parking outside for pickups! read more

I was searching yelp for a place to get a sandwich and this place looked good. (They had me at fresh baked bread). It did not disappoint. My sandwich was great and the chocolate chip cookie was very good. I wished I had room for the chicken barley soup as it sounded good. Nice employees too. Seems family run. I would definitely recommend and will come back when I'm in Chicago. read more

Sandwich was amazing, ordered ahead and it was ready in 20 minutes. Longer than I expected but they are always crowded and I understand why!

SO good. You cannot go wrong with homemade bread. I grabbed lunch here my first weekend after moving to the neighborhood and I will definitely be back. I got a turkey sandwich and it was SO delicious. It was big enough that I saved half for the next day, and the bread was honestly amazing. I also got the garlic potato salad - oh my gosh, to die for. Cannot wait to come back! read more

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Hasn't changed in ages! An amazing neighborhood gem. Used to live in the apartments above decades ago, so we frequented often. My fave: super panes sandwich. Their bread is homemade, sweet treats are good: monster cookie is a must! Brought kids and now they love it. read more

Panes is a go to for me! They always have the freshest food and for a reasonable price. All the workers are so nice and I usually place orders to go at least once a week. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent service and great tasting food. Atmosphere is cozy. The baked goods are outstanding!

Honestly not sure how anyone could give less than 5 stars for Panes. I'd give them more if I could. I've been coming here for years and they never fail to deliver. Specials are always amazing, but there's no beating the Pompazo in my opinion. The fresh baked bread is truly delicious. The desserts are to die for as well, especially the monster cookie! A+ food; A+ service, A+ price read more

Best sandwich you can buy in Lakeview. Always fresh and consistently great. My favorite is the Oaxacan Pork and my Fiancé won'ts get anything other than the Turkey Turkey. read more

place has become my neighborhood spot for sandwiches now. the rest of the menu is amazing and worth a try!! read more

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PSA: Amazing food but prices shown on Yelp are inaccurate. Actual prices are almost twice of what this app reports

Wonderful little cafe, really enjoyed the sandwiches. We didn't try any of the baked goods or desserts, but they all looked delicious. Their homemade bread on the sandwiches was super tasty. read more

Panes is your one-stop bakery for a perfect brunch or a quick, delicious sandwich. Don't miss their affordable, freshly-baked ciabatta - a bread lover's dream come true read more

Panes Bread Cafe - Omelet De La Casa Make Your Own Omelet - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is great. It's in the midst of a bunch of pricier places so I do appreciate that they have great food and at a great price. Their menu is pretty diverse so it's nice to not be tied to a particular cuisine. Cooks and staff obviously take pride in their space and their food. Check them out. read more

Panes has delicious sandwiches! Their bread is so great, which explains why it is always a busy shop when you walk in to order. I definitely recommend the Tomate y Queso if you're vegetarian. It's perfectly dressed, and the mozzarella they use is so good. Expect a 10-15 minute wait for these handcrafted sandwiches. Well worth it! read more

I love their sandwiches they very special taste, unique and delicious food. I highly recommend this place and also the prices are very convenient. read more

I've walked past Panes Bread Cafe many times before over the years and sad that I haven't stopped by sooner! The cafe has been here for 25 years and recently just started accepting credit cards (according to recent yelp reviews). I ordered the banana pecan French toast for ~ $6.95. It was such a steal and absolutely delicious! I even had leftovers because the portion was generous. The cafe is counter service (like every cafe). It had a large food menu (brunch menu and lunch menu, which consisted of sandwiches, pasta, and other typical lunch options). I didn't see a lot of drink options on the menu, but it did look like they had a huge fridge full of soda, and bottled waters). All in all, was pleasantly surprised by my visit! read more

It's delicious and consistent. Yum! I've tried numerous sandwiches and have not been disappointed!

I came here back in April 2023 for quick sandwiches to take on my way to the hair salon. I picked up one for myself and one for my stylist. I got the turkey and cheese on tomatoe bread with avocado and two sodas. I called about 20 minutes before I was supposed to pick them up. The lady at the counter was very sweet. We loved the sandwiches, very fresh. I would go back. read more

Fresh bread and great quality. The chicken club on ciabatta with spicy mayo is great!

Stopped by for a quick lunch. I ordered at the counter, and my food came out quickly. It smelled DELICIOUS, but I was a bit disappointed with the actual taste, which I felt was a bit bland. It came with a "spicy mayo" that I could hardly even taste. It could definitely use some more seasoning or spice. The bread it was served on was good though, very fluffy and the tomatoes were a nice touch. The inside was nice and cozy, and is a nice place to relax and read or work. read more

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Really adorable cafe. My girlfriend and I decided to stop by for a quick breakfast; I ordered the French Toast, since they use some of their own bread for it. It was a really simple, but well-executed dish. For the price point, I thought Panes was an extremely good deal; I also left feeling pretty full, as it was a generous amount of food. We also picked up a loaf of their Chocolate Chip Banana bread, which we later took turns devouring at home. It was still warm when we bought it, which really emphasized that "homemade" quality! Definitely one of my favorite little cafes in Chicago! Pro tip, they also recently started to accept Credit Card payments! read more

I thought it was pretty bad. The wait service was very long and the bread was too dry/crumbly. The mac and cheese was bland and so was the chicken that came with it. Maybe the sandwich is the thing to try but I'm not gonna be back read more

Delicious!!! Only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because of how long I waited in the store to get 2 sandwiches! It took about 40 minutes and the places wasn't even that busy. Besides this, great spot! read more

I have had the turkey sandwich, BLT and banana bread and they have all been fantastic!

My mom and I went here for lunch. She ordered the California sunny sandwich and I got the turkey turkey without avocado (allergy). My tomato bread was warm and soft. The combination of turkey, roasted red pepper, and spicy Mayo was delicious. It was simple and tasty. My mom enjoyed the monster cookie and I had a truffle as well. Yummy!! read more

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Sandwiches are pretty good. Cute and easy sit down spot for lunch. Haven't tried them yet but the desserts look good too!

the best sandwich i ever had to be honest ... service was amazing as well with great portion sizes! would definitely go again and recommend. read more

I enjoyed the food - spicy chicken sandwich, key lime pie and coffee very much. What I hated was the difficulty I had getting into and out of the restaurant. I use a rollator or a cane when out and about. Without one of them, I am very unstable and can't be independent. I had to negotiate two steep high steps up to get into the restaurant. I was using my rollator and couldn't lift the rollator onto the step, and balance the rollator and myself on the step while stepping up to the next step. Even if there had been handrails, the task was impossible without the help of a compassionate human. I never could have entered the restaurant without the help of a staff member who happened to notice my struggle. When I left, I had to rely on the help of a fellow diner who happened to stop as he was leaving to help me. Because of the access problem, I will never return and must recommend that anyone who relies on aids to totally avoid this place. My review star rating reflects my decision to never return. I can recommend this place for only the able bodied. I'd give it three stars for the able-bodied only. read more

I would happily go back here. OMG the bread....I mean I love bread, but this was amazing! My sandwich was quick, fresh and delicious and fairly priced. Great little neighborhood spot, really nothing to ding them on. read more

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Such a cute place. I love their sandwiches... very fresh, filling, affordable. Nice local spot that is great with no frills.

My favorite sandwich spot. The Turkey Turkey is a can't miss! Can't beat Panes prices and everything is baked fresh in house.

Great place for sandwiches. I've tried a few different sandwiches and I've never been disappointed. And the staff are all friendly.

I had high hopes for this place considering the great reviews and the photos looking promising. I ordered the turkey turkey and was so disappointed. Fillings were skimpy and the tomato bread was incredibly dry. The only thing saving it was the avocado. Flavor was also bland. I ordered the last banana bread on the shelf and that was also so bad. It was so dense and dry I had to force myself to taste the banana flavor. The only moderately decent item was the monster cookie. So much for being a "bread cafe". Additionally, there were only 2 parties inside the store (me and another group of 4) and it took almost half an hour just to get my sandwich. Maybe it was an off day for them but I will definitely not be returning. read more

Best BLT in Chicago. Phenomenal staff. Great soup. Did i mention the best BLT in Chicago? read more