Locally owned and quaint for certain. Many many imported grocery items from Italy offered. The menu is excellent and served on house made bread. I've ordered meatball sandwich and Italian sandwich and both were excellent A cherished local landmark . Take out will likely have a small line but with several people preparing behind the counter, you'll get in and out quickly. read more

Just got desserts to go. Everything was fresh and delightful. The staff there was so welcoming and friendly. Will go back to try more. read more

Virgilio's Italian Bakery - Biscotti, cannoli, etc - Bakeries Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Absolutely recommend this bakery, everything is delicious and fresh, they make the best olive oil dipping sauce and the best bread ever. We have been going here for generations and we used them for our wedding . Thank you Virgilio's read more

I love Virgilio's and so does everyone else. My family has been going here sfor bread since before I was born, but I finally got to try a sandwich while visiting Cape Ann. I got the eggplant special, adding hots as one does, on a roll. My boyfriend got the chicken St. Joseph as a sub. Both were delicious. The eggplant was thin and crisp and the sandwich was flavorful. I almost couldn't finish it. Virgilio's is tiny, but also has a great selection of Italian cooking essentials. Olives, pasta, tomatoes, wine, etc. Which is nice so you don't need to always run to a bigger store. The cannoli looked great and so did the pizza--I'm hoping to try on a return visit. Staff was friendly. There are two tiny tables outside, so this is really a takeout shop. I highly recommend visiting. read more

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The sfogliatella was the best I've had outside of Italy! The outside is crunchy, and the inside is filled to the brim with a creamy citrusy ricotta. I also love that they carry Deano's pasta. read more

Virgilio's Italian Bakery - The best sfogliatella! - Bakeries Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Authentic mom & pop shop with baked Italian goods, snacks, and speciality foods! The pizza is standard and tasty. The eggplant parm sandwich is big but lacks flavor imo. Needed some salt or something to breakup the cheese and eggplant. The cannoli was a great sweet treat. read more

I recently went and had the chicken St Joseph! It was truly delicious. The service is great and really is authentic to the Italian bakery experience. If you are interested definitely visit - there are quite a few goodies to look through while waiting in line. Loved it! read more

What a local gem. This shop had a line out the door and now we know why. The inside is arranged as half little grocer and half deli/bakery counter. The staff are friendly and efficient and some of them seem to be truly very Italian :) We ordered two sandwiches and got to enjoy them outside at one of the two sidewalk tables (no seating inside). - chicken cutlet sandwich: a generous piece of chicken! more like a chicken parm cut than a real cutlet, but no complaints as it was juicy and fresh. lots of cheese. I added pickles which I feel was a necessary addition because the sandwich overall was needing some tang. delicious bread and fresh ingredients! the structure of the sandwich was difficult to maintain as it shortly started sliding around and i lost some toppings to the table. - steak cutlet sub: HUGE! i think the move here is to order one sub and split it with someone else. you'll leave full! this was similar ingredients to the chicken cutlet sandwich, but the cutlet on this was extremely thin. i think both cutlets would be best if they were a thickness somewhere in between the two. the bread on the sub was better than the roll - easier to squish down and contain the toppings. If I lived in town, I'd be here every week. I'd take all my visitors and guests here. Make sure you stop in and see why the locals love it so much! read more

Virgilio's Italian Bakery - Chicken cutlet sandwich (foreground) and steak cutlet sub (background) - Bakeries Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Great sandwiches. No place to sit at the location. Thanks. I might go back. Lorem ipsum dot scilar read more

We decided to stop by and grab a dessert for an Italian wedding rehearsal dinner, wanting to contribute something special. The place has such a wonderful variety, and I highly recommend checking it out. We ended up choosing the Italian wedding cookies, and it warmed my heart to see how much everyone loved them. It was a small gesture, but it felt great to bring a little sweetness to the celebration. read more

The sandwiches are AMAZING! The people are friendly. Virgilio's is always our first stop in Gloucester! read more

Popped over here while staying in a local hotel due to the hype and it did not disappoint. Another local store owner was super hyped about their bacon corn chowder and gave us a bunch of recs haha. We ordered the breakfast sandwich, which had the largest egg I'd ever seen. It was pretty skimpy with bacon and I'd probably prefer a different type of bread vs the sesame bun it comes with but they didn't offer other options. A steal for the price and maybe the sausage would have been the move. Loved the wedding cookies though and received some high recommendations for the subs! read more

Virgilio's Italian Bakery - Breakfast sandwich (~$6.50) - Bakeries Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

West Ender on a roll is to die for. What a treasure this place is. Been hitting this place after the gym for 40 years. So good

This is not my fist time in this Bakery, I'm sorry to say the two female employees that I have had experience with were the 2 Rudest people I have ever come across. I was standing there clearer the Next person to be served and that female employee just look right over me ( I am by far a shirt person they clearly I could be seen) but nope asked the person behind me. Never will I go in this place Ever again. read more

"The bread makes the sandwich" they were not kidding here the bread was perfect. Kept together well with all the meats, sauces & hots. Call ahead order for pick up, fast and always good service! Can never go wrong with a classic Italian, extra pickles, topped with hots... chefs kiss, next level CHECK'EM out Gloucester, Ma read more

Virgilio's Italian Bakery - a sub sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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The absolute best Italian deli and bakery you'll ever find. The staff is friendly and so good at what they do, they know most everyone who comes in and they're always friendly, quick and efficient. They have to be really, because the line is always long for a reason! I truly hope nothing about Virgilio's ever changes. Especially the cannolis-best I've EVER had in my life!! read more

Virgilio's Italian Bakery - The best cannolis in the world - Bakeries Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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Greats sandwiches and cannoli. A few outdoor seats. The sandwiches are really big so they can make two meals or be split with someone else.

i have been coming here for years, their fresh bread is great. I was disappointed the last 2 times, the thickness of the slices meats were not refined. some were really thick, some thin. please go back to uniformly thin! read more

Best meatloaf sandwich I ever had in my life! This places hops at lunch so look over the menu online to narrow your choices down before you go but also be prepared to accept suggestions from the wonderful woman at the counter! I had both the meatloaf and the turkey club sandwiches.. Both were delicious but the meatloaf (I had it with just lettuce, tomato & ketchup, not parmigian) was spectacular! It was so good I stopped by again on the day I was leaving town. Couldn't imagine a better meal for on the road! The sandwich on a roll is plenty big for one person. The sub size would easily feed 2, maybe 3. Also sampled some pastries. The lobster tail., a light and flaky pastry crescent filled with custard, was delicious. The lemon bars were bright and citrusy. The sfogliatelle, the same light and flaky pastry baked around ricotta and orange, was like if phyllo and orange cheesecake met and made a baby. So yummy! Be aware, it's a substantial step up to go in the door and space is tight. There may be a line, but they work quickly and it is absolutely worth the wait. A lot of people come to Gloucester with "eat lobster" on their must-do list. I would add "stop at Virgilio's" to that list! read more

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If I could give this place 100 stars I would. I had a "North Ender" sandwich and added a chicken cutlet. I saw someone suggest it in their review of this place and they were not wrong! Probably the best sandwich i've ever had in my life. My sister had a couple square cheese pizza slices and she loved them. We also left with a box of cannolis to share with friends + lobster tails at the suggestion of the lady behind the counter. Everyone here was incredibly kind here and they seemed like they knew their customers on a personal level. It felt very welcoming being there as if it wasn't my first time. Very casual and comfortable. If you're ever vacationing near Gloucester like I was, this is the perfect spot for a memorable lunch! read more

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Virgillo's is family owned and operated. The food is delicious and baked goods are my granddaughter's favorites! I highly recommend

Design the perfect Italian sub shop in your mind. That's Virgilios. Whenever I'm visiting home, we go here at least three times. In theory to bring sandwiches to the beach. But we usually eat them in the car outside because the oil and vinegar is essential but can make the bread mushy. Northeaster (veg) and St. Joe's are the go to order. Slice of pizza of the kiddo. There's no table service, unless you're Whoopi Goldberg, who I ran into once being served a slice of pizza at a table. read more

I found this place by doing a search online and am so glad I did my research. The Saint Joseph sandwich with Italian cold cuts, provolone, veggies, hots, oil and oregano was fantastic. I normally would never have eaten an entire sub, but I ate every last morsel of this one. It was that good. The pickles and hot peppers are really what made it. The peppers aren't that hot -- don't be tempted to skip them. It's to-go only, so grab your sandwich and find a parking spot near the water for an amazing picnic!! read more

Virgilio's catered our daughter's wedding with a sandwich platter for the bridal party, cookies and cannolis at the reception. The staff were very friendly, kind and attentive to what we wanted and service for delivery prompt. And the cookies were the best I've ever had. Thank you Joachim and Lisa for recommending what we needed based on the number of guests we were having. Not a cannoli left and less than a pound of cookies. Everyone took some home. read more

Was in the area picking up lobsters and found this place not too far away. It's on a pretty busy metered street but I got lucky and found a spot right by the bakery. Once you enter. There's not much room inside but the workers are very efficient. The girl that helped me was friendly and helpful. After ordering my sub, she had me go wait outside the storefront and a worker would bring your order to the door when it's ready and call out your name. I ordered the Saint Joseph sub. A nice sized portion for just $9! Bread is made in house too. Would def come back to try other options if I'm in the area again. read more

Virgilio's Italian Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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Wow what a fantastic sandwich "The San Pietro" plus I picked up a nice bottle of olive oil too. I'll be back for sure ! read more

Virgilio's Italian Bakery - San Pietro - Bakeries Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Italian dry goods, pasta, and bakery store in Gloucester. They sold canolis; already prefilled and the lobster tails. My sister is a pastry connoisseur, baking quite a few of them herself, and she raves that despite their slightly aggressive store front person, this was the best cannoli she's ever had in her life. Her only complaint was wishing that the cannolis were filled on the spot instead of prefilled so they didn't soak through the shelling. Ricotta based is the way you want to go with these things to stay authentically Italian. In other words, 5 stars for their Cannoli. read more

Virgilio's is a north end like bakery. With killer sandwiches that will make you very full, great homemade pizza and refreshing Italian ice, this bakery is great. The staff inside are super kind. They have an amazing Saint Joseph's sandwich and a Nanci's Fave. The Italian ice is super refreshing and comes in many different flavors. The pizza also has a great sauce, and cheese. I definitely recommend coming here! read more

The food pastrami Reuben was good. The baked goods were super tasty. It's a quaint little place. My pizza was served cold though. Would I come back? Yeah I would and just make sure to ask to heat up my food. read more

Great little Italian bakery/sandwich shop. The cookies are amazing. They make and bottle their own sauces. There are a few tables available to eat and enjoy the pastries and sandwiches. Homemade breads are available also. Parking on street only. The girls behind the counter are very polite and helpful. Definitely a good spot to stop call downtown Gloucester. FYI they close at 5 PM so don't wait till after work to come here. read more

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They've gone way downhill. Grew up in Glo. This place couldn't be beat. Moved back in2015, was still great. Moved away in 2020 but have many customers here so I still stop in often. They have gone SO far downhill, I'm ashamed. What happened?! I do think their rainbow cookies are the best, yet their cannoli are like they're from a factory! Worst ever! The only thing still worth purchasing is a loaf of bread. read more

Perfect little Italian bakery & sub shop! It smelled of heavenly, fresh baked bread. It had beautiful Italian music playing in the he doorway so I had to stop in. We ordered two subs that were on perfect bread and full of flavor. My favorite thing they sell is the fresh bread candles by Rockport company that capture the smell of the bakery! Great stop in Gloucester! read more

Virgilio's Italian Bakery - Nor' Easter for veggie sub & Saint Joseph has this plus all the good meats! - Bakeries Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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Good sandwiches, just not as good as the hyped reviews. Different fillings tasted too much alike. Breads not as tasty as expected.

this is the go to place if you want a great italian grinder. The st joseph's is their claim to fame and it didn't disappoint!! All their bread is so fresh ! They had snow crab as a special and it was fabulous! if you are in gloucester- check them out read more

Stopped in for lunch on our last day before heading to the airport. What a special place this is! Fantastic deli, bread is so fresh and all the meats are awesome. We had the north ender and the st Joseph's both on rolls. Finished with a cannoli. Not sure if you can get more authentic Italian deli then Virgilios. Staff is so friendly you immediately feel like a local! read more

Great sandwiches on fresh baked bread. A Gloucester must when you're visiting this great little city! read more

St Joseph's roll is a family favorite! You can't go wrong with anything on it! The pizza slices are great too

I'm sorry, I just couldn't. As a New York Italian, I had really high hopes, but my "sub" just wasn't up to snuff. My first cue to run the other way was the cheesy Italian music playing outside (Zooma Zooma Baccala, really?). The bread was way too soft and the sandwich contents left a lot to be desired. We ordered chicken cutlet, mozzarella, and roasted red peppers and did not like it. read more

Wow!! Incredible, Incredible meal. We got three different subs (recommend spending a few dollars more for a full sub). The no'easter we added prosciutto and the olive salad with pickles had so much flavor. We got a classic st Joseph's, and lastly the special San pietro. The rosemary ham on the San pietro was to die for! The bread with sesame seeds was also incredible. read more

Virgilio's Italian Bakery - San pietro sub - Bakeries Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Stopped and got a sandwich to go. Packed with turkey, cheese and all the fixings on a fresh ciabatta bread. So god. Wish we lived closer.