When I walked in I loved the smell of everything cooking and baking . The workers owners were so friendly and nice . I had soup . We bought cookies and dessert's The sparkling water San Benedetto was yummy! We will go again for lunch or a meal. We just came from the dentist next door! Yummy taste and smells Cute inside also . read more

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I was here a few years ago and always wanted to go back. We went last week and I'm sorry I waited so long. Food, service, and ambience were outstanding. I asked about cannolis and they only had one left so they made a few more for my dessert! I had delicious eggplant Parmesan. Enough for a second meal. My friend had a delicious veggie sandwich. It's a great small place. Prices are reasonable. I'm definitely going to keep this in mind when I'm looking for a great local lunch spot. read more

We drive from Arlington Heights for Tina's. Everything is delicious. We have tried multiple items on the menu and everything was good. The salad is fresh and crisp. The sandwiches are on fresh baked bread. The lasagna tastes like what your grandmother used to make. Just yummy. read more

I have been to Tina's many times in the last 15 years. My mom discovered them (for our family, anyway) when she worked in Waukegan. She took me on a Saturday and I fell in love! Every one of the savory items is amazing from salads to pasta to sandwiches!! You'll want to save room for dessert, especially the bread pudding. The restaurant is really cute and includes paintings of the owner's grandchildren. Service is friendly and fast without sacrificing a symphony for your taste buds! read more

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Tina, the owner is an absolute gem I have known her for many years and have enjoyed the wonderful food offered at her restaurant. It is consistently good and made with love! read more

Tina's is a gem in the Village of Gurnee that has way too many fast food joints. The homey atmosphere, fabulous homemade Italian food, desserts and service are outstanding! Tina, the owner of many years, is a sweetheart and is present daily, working and making sure her customers are happy. If you haven't tried it, please do. You won't be disappointed! read more

I recently ordered Tina's to go for lunch and it was so yummy. I order the Tacchino sandwich (which is my fav next to cheese lasagna), normally it comes with home made chips, but I substituted for a side salad instead. I also got the minestrone soup, which was savory. The service was fast, I was told over the phone 10 mins, when I arrive my food was ready. The staff is super friendly. Inside the restaurant was super packed and busy. I'm sure it's probably a wait to get a table. Inside the restaurant is super cute, you will feel like your in Italy. read more

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Very friendly spot and the food is made with care - nothing too fancy, but done right.

I'm watching my carb take, so I did not get to enjoy one of their sandwiches but I had a super delicious egg salad salad. I highly recommend it for anyone watching their carbs. Super delicious. The egg salad was on top of the greens with grilled pears and a strawberry vinaigrette. It was amazing. It was a great combination. Service was quick I was in I was out everyone was super friendly. read more

Tina's Italian Bake Shop - Egg salad salad with grilled pears - Bakeries Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Food was good, the place was packed, and overall I had a really great experience. Thanks!

I love this place! I've been here many times, and can't believe I've never reviewed it! Tina (the owner) came to America from Sicily when she was 20. I'm not sure how she wound-up in Gurnee, but I'm so thankful she did! Tina's Italian Bake Shop is very unassuming from the outside, but when you walk-in you are magically transported to an old-world Italian cafe! The space is pleasant and has lots of charm and character. I'm guessing there are approximately a dozen tables. Today my wife and I stopped in for lunch (fyi they aren't open for dinner). My wife had the Chicken Salad Sandwich. I had the Italian Sausage sandwich. Both were outstanding! Everything I've ever had here is delicious! The menu is mostly sandwiches and salads, but they do offer a couple of entrees, including possibly the best cheese lasagna I've ever had! They also have wonderful desserts and baked goods. The workers all genuinely appear to enjoy what they are doing. This is the friendliest staff I've ever encountered at any restaurant. Tina, if you are reading this: Thank you! Or should I say: Grazie! read more

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I have been coming here 20+ years. Always amazing and the best restaurant in town! Never disappoints!

This was my first time dining here. I had lunch with a friend and we both ordered the cold pumpkin ravioli with roasted sweet potatoes and gorgonzola cheese (I substituted goat cheese) over a bed of mixed greens. Both my friend and I loved the dish. It had so many levels of flavor. Also, Tina's uses organic greens, which is a huge plus since lettuce greens are high in pesticide residues. The menu is more extensive than what you see on their website. Service was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was warm and inviting. They bake all their bread, cookies and desserts. We shared their delicious bread pudding. Highly recommend. read more

By far the best around! Real Italian goodness. Tina just makes you feel like you're at home. The service was exceptional and fun. We will definitely be back. read more

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The food is great and I love the soups. The specials are amazing. Homemade is the key to the entire experience. The bread pudding is to die for. Italian cookies are yummy. Ms. Tina is always friendly and welcoming, and her staff is first rate. My favorite Italian cafe. Quaint and welcoming like your at your Nonna's home. A great little place for lunch. read more

Tina's is doing amazing when it comes to COVID-19! They have seating outside, a menu on the window so that no one has to touch or hand back menus. Tables are seated 6 feet apart. They are doing great with practicing The new rules. Tina is incredibly sweet and always is doing whatever she can to make her customers happy. The food is phenomenal as ever. Very very good. Staff is extremely friendly. I went here with my family and every single one of us were happy with our food and the experience we had. I had the eggplant parmigiana which is my favorite thing ever. Will be returning sooner than later!! read more

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Adore Tina's and Tina herself!! Best big assortment of Italian cookies yummy! I always order egg salad sandwich and green salad with fresh fruit. So delicious every time. My dtr in love and her mom get Chicken Parm and so love it! Charming and quaint! Canolis to die for. Special place for birthdays!! read more

I stoped in for baked goods. 1st, my wife loved the Cannoli. However we were not impressed with the Italian cookies. We purchased the random tin and 2 Cannolis and cost was near $30. It was a very high price for the food purchased. No one in the home liked the cookies but everyone loved the Cannoli. People were very friendly. My issue was the value for what I had paid. I was I. Sticker shock. Could have purchased 2 dozen donuts and yet we had less than 8 cookies. read more

Tina's has such an extensive lunch menu....something for everyone...from unique salads to hot Italian dinners to eat for lunch or bring home for dinner! It smells like someone's Italian Grandma was cooking all day...the wonderful Italian smells are worth a million bucks!!! read more

Tina's Italian Bake Shop - I LOVE going to Tina's for lunch...anything I choose is DELICIOUS! Recently, I chose egg salad on lettuce with grilled pears...YUMMY! - Bakeries Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Tina's is sort of considered one of those "little hidden gems" around here. I've had several of their menu item's so far and they've all been fantastic. Everything from a "simple" egg salad sandwich, to the desserts (cannoli, tiramisu), they're all excellent. There's definitely a "homemade, caring" sort of feel to both the food and atmosphere there. Can't say enough about Tina's. If I had only 1 complaint, it's just that the hours they're open are too short. =) read more

AMAZING!! Exquisite food prepared by a very skillful chef/owner. The fare is true to her Italian heritage which means a huge helping of love is included in every bite. Service is unrushed with great flair. Eclectic Italian decor and home feel complete its ambiance! read more

Consistent and fresh. If you are wanting a nice lunch choice and tasty food that is not available in the area, homemade too, try here. My only complaint is the hours. Certainly wish they opened for evening as I work far away and am unable to enjoy this place for lunch as much as I'd like to. read more

Tina's is amazing, the food is always delicious and the people are so nice. Tina's cookies are also a great treat and the pastas and salads never fail to impress me. I love Tina's read more

Everything! Food and Staff were Great. Everything I come in to Town I have to go there at least once.

This place is always so busy and there is a reason, it's so tasty! It's a very small restaurant with tables packed in neatly but the service is always great and the food is better. It's always fresh and flavorful and I've never had a bad meal. read more

Always amazing! Tina is a delight! Love the eggplant parmigiana amazing breading, pumpkin soup so creamy added fresh Parmesan to top, bandiera sandwhich so good with pesto spread. De-darn-liscious! Oh and the little Italian cookies are great too! read more

Came here for lunch with my wife. Reasonably priced. I would have gave it 5 starts but took forever to pay. Service was ok. Food was great

My family and I love Tina's. Never had a bad meal. Owner Tina is very hospitable, she cooks, bakes and always remembers customers. The restaurant is very clean and well organized. I recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

My uncle told us about this place. He claims it's authentic Italian food. Which it is. The food was good but the portions are small. It is not a fancy looking restaurant what's so ever, it literally looks like you're at someone's house. The tables aren't restaurant tables they're wood house tables. If esthetic is what you're into or important to you this won't be it. But, if you can appreciate authentic food made by a family business then this place is for you. It's like a bakery/kitchen. The service was amazing, they made you feel appreciated and important. I got the lasagna with meat. The desserts were good. Perfect place for a quick lunch. read more

I absolutely love the food here! Such a great small business. Tina is such a sweetheart too. I will definitely be back here!

They have REALLY good food. And REALLY bad service. Every time we go here, the staff is so rude and dismissive and the directions for how they want you to order seem to change constantly, but no one will bother to explain it and just acts exasperated and yells at you. It's so unpleasant actually going here that it outweighs the good food. read more

Great service, great food, great ambiance!! Five stars all around :) Will definitely return in the future :)

Stellar food and service. Small rustic quality authentic food. The tastes are on point.

Smells so good and everything is delicious! The vibe is super friendly and good food makes you feel good! read more

My girlfriend used to work in the same building with Tina's for quite a while, so almost every single day she was telling me how delicious her lunch was. They moved a while ago, but she still remembers the place, and passing by on the weekend we decided to pickup a lunch. First thing first, the interior is super authentic and it has its own unique spirit. Those shelves with pictures, then spices, even those lovely tables and chairs... That difference makes it! The owner, Tina was super nice and friendly; talking to her I even picked up some Italian :) She definitely knows the drill, and since the place is normally packed, people appreciate that. I came over right when they were about to close on Saturday afternoon, so I had to take the lunch out, but next time for sure I am dining in! The food was just perfect; I mean look at those pictures! The recipies are unique - even though there is an Italian place in pretty much any town around, you won't see the same items on the menu nowhere else. This place has something extraordinary, I definitely recommend anyone around to visit it. If I was working in the area, this place would've been on my schedule! read more

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Great service and delicious food. Cappuccino was on point. I had the spinach salad so yummy.

Yum! Tina's is one of our favorites! Best focaccia bread I've ever had. Everything here is outstanding and home made! Their catering is also amazing. Must try spot for sure! read more

Terrific breakfast/lunch spot in Gurnee Home made Italian food that is top notch. Warm and attentive staff. The buccatini with Italian sausage was wonderful and the salad was delicious. Leave room for homemade italian cookies. read more

Recently met a friend for lunch here. I had heard great reviews so I was excited to find out for myself. Every positive review was spot on. We arrived around 11am and the small dining room was about half full, by the time we left, it was hopping with a line almost out the door. The food was delicious. I misread the menu, thought I ordered a roast beef sandwich but in reality I ordered a tuna sandwich on focaccia bread. No problem! It was delicious, the bread is homemade and fresh. I had a side of fresh potato chips but wished I had ordered the side salad instead as it looked so fresh and inviting. Tina herself, greeted us as she cleared our table. She is one hard worker but always with a smile and a friendly word. Check this place out - sit down or to go, you won't be disappointed. read more

Lovely little restaurant. Great food, fair prices