Jang C.
Yelp
Guilia Italian Bakery is a cozy, intimate sandwich shop and bakery with a bustling energy vibe. With so many people packed into a tight space, it can feel a bit chaotic. If you're not used to being close to people, you might feel a bit cramped.
The staff was friendly and efficient, but I felt they were a little too stuffy. Maybe it's my bias because of the high prices and fancy food; I just expected a more relaxed vibe.
The pastries and sandwiches are made in-house and all look fattening (which, let's be honest, means they're probably delicious). Some fattening things I saw were the gigantic croissants. Croissants are fattening enough, but these were stuffed with sugary fillings, making them extra decadent.
You walk through the line, pick out what you want, and pay at the end. The labels and prices can be hard to find, so you'll have to ask, or if you're like me and want to avoid human interaction, you can just point and hope for the best. After that, you'll hope you can find a seat. If it's nice out, there's some seating outside--al fresco, as the Italians call it.
The sandwiches are made with fresh, authentic ingredients. I had an Italian sandwich with prosciutto, tomato, arugula, and mozzarella on their freshly made focaccia bread. They were good, but I was hoping for something a bit more less authentic, like a Meatball Sub, but I guess that's too Italian-American for that place. The sandwiches were tasty, and I could taste their fresh, high quality taste. But I thought it was too simple and basic. They also had coffee drinks. The espresso was okay--not the best I've had, but it definitely satisfied my coffee craving.
As for prices, it's pretty expensive for what you get. A basic sandwich and pastries aren't exactly cheap, though the quality of ingredients is noticeable. The 3.5 rating here on Yelp makes sense, it's a solid place, but I didn't feel like it was the best value for the money.
They also have gelato and cakes, in case you didn't get your fill of sugary, buttery goodness already. I think I agree with the 3.5 rating. I'll just round up because I'm such a nice guy.