On West Grand Avenue in Chicago, there’s a bakery that’s been quietly making some of the best Italian bread in Illinois for years. It’s one of those spots people hear about through friends or family, and once you go, it makes sense why it sticks with them.
Walk in, and the smell alone kind of takes over, in a good way. Fresh bread, warm dough, a little sweetness in the air.
It’s the kind of place that makes you slow down for a second and take it all in. The menu keeps things simple but really solid: classic Italian loaves, focaccia, thick slices of pizza, cannoli, and stacked Italian subs…