This is the best store in the whole world for anything Italian that you could possibly want. Also, the owners and the staff treat you like family every time you are there. If I could give 1000 stars I would. My family just called and asked "Grandma " if she was going to bring Canolli from Vesuvios on Christmas? That is what my grandkids want. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Dear Vesuvio Family. read more

Traditional Nice Neighborhood Italian Bakery. The blueberry square is $2, sweet filling and light crust with light frosting. Not too sweet. Perfect blend, tastes good, and good value. The Balconi Products are AMAZING, you must try when you find them. $5.79/15 individually wrapped cakes , .38 per cake - yes yes yes. Good value , and Excellent taste. The service was good here. Simple friendly transaction. Some pride in ownership here, well cared for traditional bakery. Large parking lot to the west of the store. Pace bus stops in front. To the North is the Military Reserve Depot. Definitely stop in and see them. Cute place. In nice and very quiet neighborhood. South side of Cermak Rd. read more

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Small corner Italian Bakery. Bread, cakes, and cookies. Plus pasta, canned sauce, frozen ravioli. Take and bake pizza, also pizza dough, sauce and sausage ready to go. Nice people and a charming place. And, if You don't know what's for dinner - stop in and figure it out. They make sammiches as well. read more

A wonderful family run business stop in here when the freight train is rolling through you won't regret it! Super friendly service and affordable prices, authentic Italian place. Great focaccia too! I'll have to return to get a sausage sub during the weekdays as they don't offer them on the weekends And as a sidenote, they have the most amazing tiramisu n a delicious little eggplant wrap, and sausage wrap in the fridge and are convenient n portable. Store itself is has a great assortment of Italian goodies that you'll need if you're cooking your own Italian food at home it's a simple grocery store while small. It's cute and understated with coolers and freezers filled with good things that you can take home. Like the great chicken Parmesan or a take n bake lasagna. But this ultimately is a great place to get wonderful fresh baked bread and friendly service at the counter. read more

Vesuvio Bakery - A wonderful family owned business with the mom and daughter inside at the counter - Bakeries Near Me - North Riverside, Illinois

Small family owned Italian bakery. They were very welcoming and friendly when I came it. They have a small but perfect menu to meet your needs there prices are very reasonable. I had an Italian sub for $5 and it was made fresh. The bread was fresh and had that perfect crunch. The meat was perfect, but I wish there was more flavor. They have a lot of different breads and homemade dishes for available also. Im looking forward to going back to my new found favorite spot in the neighborhood. read more

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Sweet little bakery & grocery store. Decent parking lot. Various kolacky, cannolis & breads types! If you're in the area, it might be worth a stop. read more

I have purchased many items from this Italian store. I stopped by this Christmas eve to purchased a few pastries. My main purchased were to get a few cannoli which they fill fresh. When my guest tried to bite into them the cannoli shell was so hard it could break a tooth. I probably will go to caputo or Tony's the next time I need cannolis read more

Love this Italian deli! We'll drive 3 hrs. From Galena to stock up on their "rope" hot Italian sausage. Can't go wrong with the fresh cannoli, donuts, and pastries. Also the pizza breads, frozen gelato... the quintessential neighborhood Italian bakery and deli. Family owned with great service. read more

Best cannoli I've ever had! Filled when you order them.. the absolute smoothest filling! Kolaches are supremely delicious!! highly recommend! read more

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If I could give 10 stars I would. Best food around, everything is fantastic. If you want great home made Italian food this is the spot.

Never disappoints. Everything is fresh and fresh wonderful. Pina and Vito are super welcoming and easy to work with. The prices are the best around. read more

I drive by this bakery on my way to work sometimes and decided to stop by to try some of their offerings. I got a chicken foccacini(?), meatball foccacini, frozen eggplant parm, loaf of italian bread, chocolate cannoli, kolache and rainbow cookies. So the frozen eggplant parmesan was very good. It reheated nicely, was very flavorful and a nice sized portion. The bread was light and airy with a thin crisp crust. The freshly filled cannoli was good. The rainbow cookie was also good, but I could tell it was getting a little stale/dry. The foccacini was not great. There was a large piece of chicken breast in the chicken foccacini, not a bad thing. It was a good price and very filling. However, the meatball foccacini seemed too soft or underdone. Maybe I'm not used to their meatballs, but it was so soft that I thought it wasn't cooked thoroughly. I microwaved it to nuke it, but it still stayed that undercooked-like texture. Maybe too much filler? It was off putting. Also the kolache dough was also undercooked. The dough at the bottom was very thick and puddy-like. I will stay away from those in the future. I read so many good things about this bakery, so I'm willing to give other items a try. And the bakery owner was sooo friendly and sweet, I have to go back! read more

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Love their cookies and bread very friendly just a wonderful place and very clean can't go wrong here

This was a great stop off my usual beating path. As I zipped by on Cermak the awning caught my eye. CANNOLIS.... Bread ect. But my attention was already won. You don't put Cannoli on the awning if you cant throw down in that arena. Instantly I risked my life on a U-ey to get back to the parking lot. Although they are off a bit from a neighborhood, that didn't diminish the feel Pina gave me that this place is about family and friends. I perused the shop while she finished up with what surly sounded like a regular. She filled my box with an assortment that suited the moment. They were all excellent and deserve praise. But this was a Cannoli run! The tap test: taking a fork and tapping the lightly bubbled shell. She sounded solid and full without an echo. The pistachio tap caused no failure of the nut positions. A++ The push: because the shell was fresh with perfect conformation I pressed into the mid area with the fork saddle..SNAP..CRACK. What a glorious sound. As i rested the fork I couldn't help the excitement I was feeling as that sweet smell of the crust and a puff of powdered sugar transcended to my sniffers. The smooth operator: you know that rhythmic cadence you get while riding the "L" du-dun du-dun; du-dun du-dun" over and over. That filling must have endured rhythms of a dozen Howard to 95 legs. I have not had smoother, the ratios were spot on and the opposition of crunch and sweet was endearing. Satisfaction: restaurants to me are about the people and the palate. Pina assured me that for my Italy trip I could not go wrong with the Amalfi Coast this summer. I can't wait to compare the Toscano/Ritacca masterpiece to the motherlands As an out of towner I will return! Enjoy LK read more

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My mom got me hooked on apple strudel and pies; absolutely delicious! And great service!

Very disappointed needed for HS potluck today . I had to buy bread again somewhere else:( read more

Vesuvio Bakery - Garlic bread bought today - Bakeries Near Me - North Riverside, Illinois

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One of the best bakeries and deli's around. Family owned and operated. Try the flavored cannoli, Strawberry, Amaretto...I can not wait to see what tge next flavor is. They are all wonderful! Stop by, you will love it. read more

The bake good did not taste fresh, not to many options or variety. Maybe I got there late but it was about 1 pm so not sure if items where sold oit read more

I'm really happy that places like this still exist because I believe it's it's still important to have small businesses, and I also think this is a way to have true authenticity in regards to how traditional Italian food should be made. Located in the western suburbs of Chicago, this is like stepping back in time when you walk through the doors. You are surrounded by so many delicious choices, it's hard just to pick one thing! Lots of traditional desserts, good deli options, and sandwiches don't go in here hungry! The owners which I suspect are husband and wife, are very helpful, and are willing to answer any questions you might have. On top of food, you can also pick out t-shirts, stickers or expresso sets. I recommend this place to anyone who grew up with old-school Italian food, or just want to try something new authentic and delicious read more

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The five stars is for the hard Italian bread it is the best bread in Chicago. All the breads made there are excellent

James Y. Once a week I take my father to Vesuvio as a get away from the city. I've been going to Vesuvio's since 1992 while I was a instructor at the military base across the street. Loved them then and love them now. Very friendly and always remember faces. Thumbs up to you and your family Gino. read more

This is my favorite local bakery. Love their coffee cakes, donuts, cookies, brownies and their cakes are exceptionally good.

OMG HORRIBLE !! Stopped in Sunday morning at 7 am. I was so excited to try the various items I read about .... the owners were EXTREMELY nice and kind- but, the items I bought were terrible. I can only guess they were old? The pastry was tough and VERY chewy; not the "light and airy" as reviewed by others. The fruit bars were soggy (like old apple pie) and not flavored well. Again, the owners were great- evidently, I just got a bad box of pastries. Not sure I will try again, but if I did, I would ask what was baked that morning. read more

Vesuvio Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - North Riverside, Illinois

I love small businesses like this. My family has been coming here for years. Best cannolis in town!

One of the best spots to buy Cannoli and bread. Gino the owner and his wife as well as his kids are so friendly they take the time to talk to you and get to know you. I lived in Chicago Suburbs for over 20 years and have now moved to Las Vegas. Cannot find anything that compares to this bakery. When my kids go to Chicago they always bring me goodies from here. The cannoli is light and fluffy the shells are always fresh and crunchy. read more

Got a ham and provalone on frech bread. One piece of ham no cheese lettuce and mustard all bread very very unhappy

BEST CANNOLI AROUND! Old school bakery with mouthwatering desserts and sandwiches. They make their own soppressata! Not to be missed. Authentic as possible (from a true Italian ;)) They have flavored cannoli of the month!! Strawberry, blueberry, chocolate, Irish cream, pumpkin spice! PEANUT BUTTER CANNOLI = HEAVEN Go no place read more

Vesuvio Bakery - PEANUT BUTTER CANNOLI = HEAVEN!! This bakery has flavored cannoli's do not miss any of them!! - Bakeries Near Me - North Riverside, Illinois

Horrible, horrible, horrible We spent over $40 in there last week and not item was good. Meatballs were mushy, and went straight in the trash, subs were hard and just meat & Lettuce, Pastry was raw on my raspberry dessert, Foccia bad, and Arrancion had no meat, reasonable prices, but we dumped most of it, very dissapointed read more

Such a gem. Was in town for business and stopped in to bring some breakfast treats to customers for my work meetings. The couple that runs the place are a sweet. Highly recommend. Will be back during future work trips. read more

Best bakery for homemade sandwiches. A bang for your buck!! The owners are so friendly and it's family run. Get the Italian on French bread.

Everything seems homemade and tasted fresh. Nice local ma and pa type of shop. Had the italian sub with giadiniera and some focaccia to take home for a snack. I'll def be stopping back for quick lunches! read more

What can I say besides I love Italian food and little hole in the wall places like Vesuvios. Unless they suck im going to give all of them 5 stars. I Drove past this place on cermak and Did an immediate u turn.I enjoyed a Cheap as hell eggplant sandwich and grabbed a box of their anise cookies dipped in chocolate. All the sweet stuffed looked delectable, cookies, cannolis, cakes. Yum! The breads We're impressive too. This is the real deal and I encourage all to support these little gems, especially during these times. read more

Great fresh bread, pastry, fresh sandwiches, pizza, sauces all good, at rock bottom prices. The family takes pride in a long history bringing freshness and quality to their customers. Darn, I'm hungry! read more

This place has a lot of potential. And this pastry is by far the best one I've ever tasted. It looks super sweet but it has just the right about of sweet added to it. Please keep supporting small businesses like Vesuvio Bakery. I wish I stopped into this place sooner! read more

Vesuvio Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - North Riverside, Illinois

It was ok. Liked the old shop charm, yet did not care for the baked goods selection. We tried an assortment of cookies and a few cannoli.

Cool little Italian spot! Family run, totally old school. My only complaint - the cannolis are WAY TOO SWEET! I have never had cannoli filling that sugary before - but just my two cents, maybe some like it that way :) read more

Love this place Gino and Grace have a great family business. I always come in to get sandwiches. The prices are unbelievable. I also have enjoyed the hot sausage which is at $.99 a pound! It's original and unmatched. read more

My family has been going here for over 25 years and we love this place. Mom and Pop Family owned, food is legendary. read more

Went in today for first time based on yelp reviews This is traditional family owned italian bakery and deli. I was blown away at the gorgeous selection and friendly service and most importantly at how delicious everything looked. We are not disappointed. The foccocia is divine, the bread fresh from the oven is spectacular and the cannolli, fruit squares, and italian cookies are perfection. We will be returning often. A wonderful find. read more

usually drive by this place about once a week and decided to drop in and satisfy my sweet tooth craving for the day. Ordered 4 sfoglitatelle's, the cresecent shaped desert with the cream filling in the inside. So, ok. I couldnt even get my teeth through it, let alone a frikken fork. And yet I asked if they were baked fresh. The woman says "o yes, I made them fresh this morning"....eh, whatever. They were hard as rocks. The only thing soft was the custard. And cookies? you must mean "rocks". ok, should've just went to Dunkin Donuts.... read more