Reviews - Progress Bakery
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Was Randy McDonald at Progress Bakery a mag?
My favorite Portuguese bakery, Progress, has undergone some changes in recent years. They now accept credit card payments and offer a pumpkin spice latte, but at its core, it remains the same. View all feedback.
What Amber F dislikes about Progress Bakery:
I wanted to like this place, I really did. Been meaning to go here for years. Very disappointed, ordered veal sandwiches and they were pretty much leather. This was their signature sandwich!Half my sandwich was too tough to eat. I would not order here again. I would however return for bakery/buns because the bread was good (2 stars for the bread). View all feedback.
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Last update : 14.11.2023
The staff is very friendly and the bread is delicious. The pastries are just average, but it is a good spot to get an affordable sandwich.
My favorite Portuguese bakery, Progress, has undergone some changes in recent years. They now accept credit card payments and offer a pumpkin spice latte, but at its core, it remains the same.
Friendly owner. Love their rye bread. Remember to finish in three days or put In freezer. I forgot to and it got bad : so sad. But yeah definitely recommended.They have all sorts of baked goods. Also chiffon cake which I have been searching for a while.
I wanted to like this place, I really did. Been meaning to go here for years. Very disappointed, ordered veal sandwiches and they were pretty much leather. This was their signature sandwich!Half my sandwich was too tough to eat. I would not order here again. I would however return for bakery/buns because the bread was good (2 stars for the bread).
Fusion bakery, with Korean-Portuguese elements that are surprising and delightful.
Last update : 27.08.2025
A swell Portuguese bakery with all the bread you could imagine. I dropped by to pick up a few buns and they were incredibly light and fluffy. They also offer a number of different desserts, coffee, and drinks. They have a few tables inside to sit down and eat at. A quick note: I am pretty sure they are cash only. They have an ATM in the bakery and it charges $1.50 to withdraw cash.
Should your sweet teeth crave for freshly baked Portuguese sweets and bread head to Progress at the corner of Dovercourt and Hallam where a delicious wide selection awaits (as pictured at reasonable prices with lots of indoor space to enjoy them (it never is one... onsite.
