Ferrara Bakery - Chicago

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Ferrara Bakery

Ferrara Bakery
4.4 / 5 (4682 reviews)

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Ferrara Bakery & Cafe is a beloved, century‑old neighborhood institution prized for authentic Italian pastries, standout desserts and hearty sandwiches. Its historic, family‑friendly charm and strong coffee make it a go‑to for lunches or sweet treats, though limited seating and lunchtime crowds are common. Expect excellent pastries at times, but quality and portion size can be inconsistent, and phone orders have occasionally led to mix‑ups. Prices lean toward the high side, so many treat visits as a special indulgence rather than everyday fare.

Last update: 16.05.2026 from: Dio

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 4682 reviews
dio-andespa
02.03.2026

I found my happy place! If you haven't been to Ferrara Bakery yet, you’re missing out. The service is so awesome and friendly, and the whole shop just feels so clean and inviting. T ​Pro tip: Get the fudgie brownie and the tiramisu. They are absolute perfection. It’s the perfect spot to treat yourself at Taylor. Service: Takeaway Meal type: Other Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

robin-lynn-mechanic7
02.03.2026

Outstandingly FRESH DELICIOUS Cookies. Thank you! Highly Recommend. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

pedro
25.01.2024

A true hidden gem from the old neighborhood of Taylor St. The food is excellent, and the selection of bakery items is impressive. It's a lovely spot to enjoy lunch. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food. I hope it lasts for another 100 years!

patricia-owsiany-1
02.03.2026

Been going there for years!!! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: Takeaway Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20

javier-g-bird6077
25.01.2024

My wife ordered two 10in cakes, an Oreo torte and a whipped cream banana cannoli and paid $146. However, the lady on the phone answered as if she was already having a bad day and was rude from the get-go. She kept calling my wife by a different name andcouldn't get the order correct. So we had followed up to ensure our order was correct a few days later and it wasn't. It soundedlike the same lady picked up again, and she had put down the wrong names on the cakes and order, did not include the extracannoli, and one of the cakes was a 12in cake instead of 10in. Once the order was correct, the lady hangs up, even though wewere owed a refund b/c they had overcharged us. So we call back and ask to speak to the manager, the same lady picked up again,and didn't want to pass us to a manager and really wanted to know our names. Finally, she did pass us to a manager, who wasalso rude and she didn't seem to care that the order was wrong nor cared that her employee was rude to us. She said we would geta refund and then hung up. I called back a few hours later to cancel the order, and this time passed me to a gentleman who wasrespectful and processed the whole refund within minutes and hit my credit card immediately as well, which makes me wonder whythe other refund was taking hours; they probably never passed us to the manager to begin with. Unfortunately, the past fewcakes have been sub-par. My family and I always ask for extra cannoli, but we rarely get it even though we pay for it. We'vegotten frozen cakes before, or missing ingredients. These are expensive cakes, however they're not worth the price anymore. Myentire family used to buy cakes from this bakery since the 70's but given the price and quality, their cakes are not worthit. Look elsewhere.

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A little farther away is CTA-Illinois Medical District, where you can also access the public transportation.

As a guest, you can use the WiFi of the establishment free of charge.

You can watch major sporting events on a screen / TV right in the restaurant.

The rooms on site are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

The place also accepts credit cards from the common providers as a means of payment.

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