Vesuvio Bakery & Deli

Great friendly family ran bakery with the best fesh baked bread around. A real neighborhood jem! For different holidays they bake specialty breads, so for Valentains Day I got a heart shaped bread, cut it in half and made a fun pizza bread for my woman! It went over very well! Thank you Vesuvio!

I wait all year for their Italian Easter bread, and today was the first day they made it. I was able to get it hot out of the oven, and all I can say is OMG! They make the best all around. It's so much like my Mom used to make. All their food is homemade and delicious.

Authentic Italian bakery with great selection and family-owned atmosphere. Highly recommend! Absolutely incredible!!

IYKYK. If you don't, what have you been doing with your life? Absolutely wonderful!! Family owned and let me tell you you can taste it. Baked goods, pastas, sandwiches; you cannot beat them. If you are around, stop by and tell me if I am right or wrong.

This place has the best Italian Bread, it’s a drive for us but well worth it!! So good!

A gem of the Chicagoland area hiding in plain sight. Parking was easy, prices were great and staff were friendly and wonderful. Everything we bought was amazing. The only problem is my wife is a midnight snacker and now I have to stay up late to protect the last of our focaccia bread. 🤺

Do yourself a favor and stop in to the real world of old Italy and the way Chicago used to be when people had class and knew who and what they were.. get fresh deli sandwich and tell them make it the old way.. taste something amazing foe once.. order a cannoli cake and talk to the people who built this country and can give you advice on life..... tell em crazy eyes sent ya..🤌🤌💯

Had the Italian beef so good and only 5 bucks! It's a decent size too like 7 inch and plenty of meat. I'm very picky with Italian beef but it is very good, tender and no fat. Also got a few pastries the neopolitan and blueberry cheese cake.

This was a great stop off my usual beating path. As I zipped by on Cermak the awning caught my eye. CANNOLIS.... Bread ect. But my attention was already won. You don't put Cannoli on the awning if you cant throw down in that arena. Instantly I risked my life on a U-ey to get back to the parking lot. Although they are off a bit from a neighborhood, that didn't diminish the feel Pina gave me that this place is about family and friends. I perused the shop while she finished up with what surly sounded like a regular. She filled my box with an assortment that suited the moment. They were all excellent and deserve praise. But this was a Cannoli run! The tap test: taking a fork and tapping the lightly bubbled shell. She sounded solid and full without an echo. The pistachio tap caused no failure of the nut positions. A++ The push: because the shell was fresh with perfect conformation I pressed into the mid area with the fork saddle..SNAP..CRACK. What a glorious sound. As i rested the fork I couldn't help the excitement I was feeling as that sweet smell of the crust and a puff of powdered sugar transcended to my sniffers. The smooth operator: you know that rhythmic cadence you get while riding the "L" du-dun du-dun; du-dun du-dun" over and over. That filling must have endured rhythms of a dozen Howard to 95 legs. I have not had smoother, the ratios were spot on and the opposition of crunch and sweet was endearing. Satisfaction: restaurants to me are about the people and the palate. Pina assured me that for my Italy trip I could not go wrong with the Amalfi Coast this summer. I can't wait to compare the Toscano/Ritacca masterpiece to the motherlands As an out of towner I will return! Enjoy LK

I drive by this bakery on my way to work sometimes and decided to stop by to try some of their offerings. I got a chicken foccacini(?), meatball foccacini, frozen eggplant parm, loaf of italian bread, chocolate cannoli, kolache and rainbow cookies. So the frozen eggplant parmesan was very good. It reheated nicely, was very flavorful and a nice sized portion. The bread was light and airy with a thin crisp crust. The freshly filled cannoli was good. The rainbow cookie was also good, but I could tell it was getting a little stale/dry. The foccacini was not great. There was a large piece of chicken breast in the chicken foccacini, not a bad thing. It was a good price and very filling. However, the meatball foccacini seemed too soft or underdone. Maybe I'm not used to their meatballs, but it was so soft that I thought it wasn't cooked thoroughly. I microwaved it to nuke it, but it still stayed that undercooked-like texture. Maybe too much filler? It was off putting. Also the kolache dough was also undercooked. The dough at the bottom was very thick and puddy-like. I will stay away from those in the future. I read so many good things about this bakery, so I'm willing to give other items a try. And the bakery owner was sooo friendly and sweet, I have to go back!

The bake good did not taste fresh, not to many options or variety. Maybe I got there late but it was about 1 pm so not sure if items where sold oit

One of the best bakeries and deli's around. Family owned and operated. Try the flavored cannoli, Strawberry, Amaretto...I can not wait to see what tge next flavor is. They are all wonderful! Stop by, you will love it.

James Y. Once a week I take my father to Vesuvio as a get away from the city. I've been going to Vesuvio's since 1992 while I was a instructor at the military base across the street. Loved them then and love them now. Very friendly and always remember faces. Thumbs up to you and your family Gino.

One of the best spots to buy Cannoli and bread. Gino the owner and his wife as well as his kids are so friendly they take the time to talk to you and get to know you. I lived in Chicago Suburbs for over 20 years and have now moved to Las Vegas. Cannot find anything that compares to this bakery. When my kids go to Chicago they always bring me goodies from here. The cannoli is light and fluffy the shells are always fresh and crunchy.

This is my favorite local bakery. Love their coffee cakes, donuts, cookies, brownies and their cakes are exceptionally good.

I love small businesses like this. My family has been coming here for years. Best cannolis in town!

Such a gem. Was in town for business and stopped in to bring some breakfast treats to customers for my work meetings. The couple that runs the place are a sweet. Highly recommend. Will be back during future work trips.

I'm really happy that places like this still exist because I believe it's it's still important to have small businesses, and I also think this is a way to have true authenticity in regards to how traditional Italian food should be made. Located in the western suburbs of Chicago, this is like stepping back in time when you walk through the doors. You are surrounded by so many delicious choices, it's hard just to pick one thing! Lots of traditional desserts, good deli options, and sandwiches don't go in here hungry! The owners which I suspect are husband and wife, are very helpful, and are willing to answer any questions you might have. On top of food, you can also pick out t-shirts, stickers or expresso sets. I recommend this place to anyone who grew up with old-school Italian food, or just want to try something new authentic and delicious

OMG HORRIBLE !! Stopped in Sunday morning at 7 am. I was so excited to try the various items I read about .... the owners were EXTREMELY nice and kind- but, the items I bought were terrible. I can only guess they were old? The pastry was tough and VERY chewy; not the "light and airy" as reviewed by others. The fruit bars were soggy (like old apple pie) and not flavored well. Again, the owners were great- evidently, I just got a bad box of pastries. Not sure I will try again, but if I did, I would ask what was baked that morning.

Best bakery for homemade sandwiches. A bang for your buck!! The owners are so friendly and it's family run. Get the Italian on French bread.

BEST CANNOLI AROUND! Old school bakery with mouthwatering desserts and sandwiches. They make their own soppressata! Not to be missed. Authentic as possible (from a true Italian ;)) They have flavored cannoli of the month!! Strawberry, blueberry, chocolate, Irish cream, pumpkin spice! PEANUT BUTTER CANNOLI = HEAVEN Go no place

Everything seems homemade and tasted fresh. Nice local ma and pa type of shop. Had the italian sub with giadiniera and some focaccia to take home for a snack. I'll def be stopping back for quick lunches!

It was ok. Liked the old shop charm, yet did not care for the baked goods selection. We tried an assortment of cookies and a few cannoli.

Great fresh bread, pastry, fresh sandwiches, pizza, sauces all good, at rock bottom prices. The family takes pride in a long history bringing freshness and quality to their customers. Darn, I'm hungry!

What can I say besides I love Italian food and little hole in the wall places like Vesuvios. Unless they suck im going to give all of them 5 stars. I Drove past this place on cermak and Did an immediate u turn.I enjoyed a Cheap as hell eggplant sandwich and grabbed a box of their anise cookies dipped in chocolate. All the sweet stuffed looked delectable, cookies, cannolis, cakes. Yum! The breads We're impressive too. This is the real deal and I encourage all to support these little gems, especially during these times.

This place has a lot of potential. And this pastry is by far the best one I've ever tasted. It looks super sweet but it has just the right about of sweet added to it. Please keep supporting small businesses like Vesuvio Bakery. I wish I stopped into this place sooner!

Went in today for first time based on yelp reviews This is traditional family owned italian bakery and deli. I was blown away at the gorgeous selection and friendly service and most importantly at how delicious everything looked. We are not disappointed. The foccocia is divine, the bread fresh from the oven is spectacular and the cannolli, fruit squares, and italian cookies are perfection. We will be returning often. A wonderful find.

Cool little Italian spot! Family run, totally old school. My only complaint - the cannolis are WAY TOO SWEET! I have never had cannoli filling that sugary before - but just my two cents, maybe some like it that way :)

Love this place Gino and Grace have a great family business. I always come in to get sandwiches. The prices are unbelievable. I also have enjoyed the hot sausage which is at $.99 a pound! It's original and unmatched.

My family has been going here for over 25 years and we love this place. Mom and Pop Family owned, food is legendary.

Ordered a Canonoli cake for a 40th birthday. Excellent!!! Everybody loved. Im not even a cake person and I loved it. Nice small family owned business. Excellent service. Highly recommend!

Old school Italian bakery...everything made with love! And awesome limited sandwich menu available. Sandwiches are so big that they'd be a deal at twice the price. Sandwiches are under $4 and they are HUGE! Love this place.

Very disappointed. Went in on a Saturday and it looked dingy. The woman at the counter was not very friendly. I bought some butter cookies that tasted like lard or oil. And focaccia stuff with sausage and meatballs-not good at all. Also, sausages and this meat stuffed breads aren't kept in the refrigerator just sits out all day.

Best subs in town. Best cannoli in the state. They have excellent focaccia bread. They have fresh Italian sausage to buy to grill at home. Very friendly family owned place. I always order cakes for parties too. 10 out of 10 here.

Take it from a first-generation Italian...The best, most authentic Italian deli/grocery/bakery you will find for miles around the western suburbs. Worth the drive. The owner is genial, the prices are very reasonable and THE SMELL when you walk in brings you back to the old days' corner store! Be sure to grab a cannoli or an Italian sub for the trip home! Great bakery pizza too!

Very disappointed in the Italian sub. Was there a few years back and had a bad meatball sandwich. With reviews thought I would try again. Way too much bread for the Subway sandwich. And it was mostly ham and no dressing at all. I'm not sure if they make it differently if you're from the neighborhood or Italian but I certainly didn't get what I felt to be an Italian submarine sandwich. Furthermore being a former health inspector I was aghast at the amount of potentially hazardous food that's left to sit out at room temperature. Be very cautious at buying things that are not kept at temperature.

I adore everything about this place. It's like a throwback in time. Just like the mom and pop-run delis and bakeries from my childhood. Mama is adorable (and seems to be the boss -- as it should be in all good Italian families, LOL) and Papa is a sweetheart. Freshly baked Italian classics from one end of the shop to the other. The best Sfoliatella I've had anywhere in Chicago area. Everything here is homemade - tiramasu, neopolitans, fruit and sweet cheese slices (kind of like a cross between a lemon square and a fruit-cheese danish), eclairs, cannolis (that they fill on the spot so they are totally fresh!). There's a ton of italian cookies (keep in mind Italian cookies are traditionally not as sweet as what we are used to in the US and are a bit more dry because they are meant for dunking in your latte!) Fresh baked italian breads, beautiful focaccia, great selection of dry pastas and frozen stuffed pastas like ravioli, lots of other stuff too. I have not yet tried their sandwiches because I always get a big slice of pizza and a ton of sweets and totally forget the sandwich, but really want to try them as everyone raves about what a deal they are for the price. The prices here are amazing for what you get. Today I walked out with six (huge) sfoliatella, six mini cannolli, a blueberry cheese slice, and a HUGE slab of pizza -- all for $22. !!!!

Talk about a throwback place! Fantastic value too! Anyone out and about in the near west suburbs who wants a quick cheap lunch, here's your place!

places like this are disappearing fast. they understand how to be a true Italian bakery. I walk in and it brings me right back to my childhood. great family, great product all around etc....

The nicest family in the world! They always go above and beyond. My day is always made when I go in there. The cookies are AMAZING!!! And the pizza is a family favorite. A true gem of a family bakery.

Thank you for all you have. Love st Joseph cakes. Everyone who works there are authentic Italian and I love going there. People are friendly and very helpful. Breads and cannoli are delicious. Going back to get two dozen cannoli for party. They fill them fresh!!!!!!

usually drive by this place about once a week and decided to drop in and satisfy my sweet tooth craving for the day. Ordered 4 sfoglitatelle's, the cresecent shaped desert with the cream filling in the inside. So, ok. I couldnt even get my teeth through it, let alone a frikken fork. And yet I asked if they were baked fresh. The woman says "o yes, I made them fresh this morning"....eh, whatever. They were hard as rocks. The only thing soft was the custard. And cookies? you must mean "rocks". ok, should've just went to Dunkin Donuts....

While I have never been to the actual bakery, my dad has been known to surprise us with Vesuvio sandwiches every once in a while. The egg salad sandwiches are absolutely decadent! Packed with more egg than you can possibly fit in your mouth (they are NOT scrimping at Vesuvio), the egg salad sandwiches are the real deal. Although perhaps slightly salty for my tastes, I find myself craving this sandwich from a mysterious bakery in which I have not yet actually set foot. The bread is pretty darn good, too. There are also generous helpings of red peppers inside. If you're near North Riverside, I HIGHLY recommend that you check this place out. The egg sandwich is huge. To give you an idea, I ate a third of it and it filled me up for my entire lunch! I look forward to trying some of the other homemade goods here once I actually enter the storefront. Until then, Vesuvio will remain the mysterious place from which delicious egg sandwiches appear.

Italian sub with mortadella AND fresh bocancini on fresh roll...for $3.00...YES, THANK YOU!!! I walked into Vesuvio intending to buy a donut and walked out $8.00 later, with tasty focacia, an Italian sub, 2 bags of beautiful dried pasta, a stuffed Focacia sausage calzone and the knowledge that I'll be stopping here to soak in their delicious amazingly priced delicious food and friendly owners (perfect Italian speaking from Bari) every time I drive by from now on! ...and next time I may actually remember to buy a donut.

Egg and pepper sandwich is great, and so are the slices. I would highly recommend both of them. I have had their sausage and meatball trays too, and they are very, very good. The owners and their children are some of the nicest, friendliest people you will ever meet. Would highly recommend that you check this place out.

I love Brookfield Zoo. What I do not love love love are their overpriced concessions. $6 for a pretzel and cheese? I've done it. And I'll probably do it again. But when I'm looking for a meal that won't cost me $15 per person for a paltry sandwich and chips, I'm super grateful for Vesuvio's. Upon using my trusty Yelp app I found Vesuvio's was just a few miles away from zoo - and offered handmade sandwiches, cookies, and a few snacks as early as 5am. SCORE. Full disclosure: Vesuvio's isn't much to look at from the outside. In fact, it looks a bit like a hole in the wall. Inside you'll find a few coolers, a few cookie cases and a long sandwich counter. Hands down, the $3 sandwiches, yes $3, are legit, delicious and filling! I can highly recommend the Italian sub on foccacia and the turkey and cheese. And don't leave without getting a few cookies - the chocolate dipped chocolate chip as well as their Italian lemon cookies are pretty fantastic. The staff was none too chipper when I rolled in, but after sampling the (very affordable goods) that I packed in my iced cooler for lunch time at the zoo, I'm quite the fan of Vesuvio's. Next time I'm definitely going to try a hand piped cannoli, too.

Vesuvio's is no gourmet pastry shop but is a good option if you're looking for a little mom and pop bakery that's cheap, local, and satisfying This is a family run store that serves homemade Italian pastries, bread, and sandwiches. Can't comment on the savory stuff since I've only had sweets here. Taste wise, everything is decent but it's the lack of freshness that lets me down sometimes. The donuts are a favorite of mine here and the cannolis which are filled fresh are good too. Those two seem to be consistently good. I suspect that the rest of their goods go stale from sitting out for too long. The cookies that I've had were hard and the clam shell pastry with custard inside was tough and stale when I bit into it. But for a buck and some change it's a darn good value and I'd pick Vesuvio's anyday over a grocery store bakery or DDs. Store itself is a total hole in the wall. Kinda grungy and worn out looking. Still, there are a few good standbys and if you catch them at the right time, the other pastries can be tasty as well. When I'm in the area, this is a place I head to for an afternoon snack to go with my coffee.

I love this bakery. I've been going there my whole life and they always have top notch food. You can even stop in for a sub or sandwich made by a nonna- and the Italian cookies for dessert are exactly how my nonna made them. My favorite item there now is the farm fresh eggs. They are from chickens raised by the owners and they will proudly show you the pictures of their farm. These are the best farm eggs in Chicagoland and insanely inexpensive. I've shopped around and they're consistently $0.50-$1.00 less than store bought. I highly recommend this bakery/deli, you won't regret shopping there- or the cannoli you grab to go with lunch!

Vesuvio makes the very best bread I have ever eaten in my life, and I have eaten a lot of bread..... No matter which kind you choose, they all have their own unique taste and texture. Ask for the Hardcrust, (unsliced) if you like a crisp, well done crust and a clean white, moist crumb inside...it is the best. The Italian sausage is outstanding, and hand made. I love to walk to this bakery on weekends to have a true Italian cold cut sandwich and then, completely satisfied, waddle back home. The pastries are all very good,....when fresh....a couple of times I have received day olds and been disappointed. The staff is very Italian, close knit, but once they let you in you are family. Extremely good value.

Best home made italian food in town, very few bakeries and deli shops like this one, I definitely recomend Vesuvio Bakery.

I've been going to this bakery since I was a little girl, at least 32 years. Since then I've moved away from Chicago, joined the military, deployed overseas, lived all over the US - through all that Vesuvio Bakery has remained my favorite bakery. I am always willing to make the trip to get some cookies, cannoli and a sandwich. What matters most to me is that they have remained consistent in flavor which I attribute to the bakery being run by the same owner all these years. I have never been disappointed. Vesuvio is absolutely an authentic Italian bakery. I guess it isn't for everyone's palate however if you turn your nose up to grocery store bakery and all those packaged goods with additives that allow them to survive a nuclear blast, go by Vesuvio. You will be going back for more!

I work across the street and LOVE it here! Usually go in the morning and grab an Italian sub and some cookies. Best cannolis I've had! All around great family bakery!!

You need to buy the cannoli , its one of the best ever. Pan pizza also very good. Great Mom and Pop place. Shop local!!

Best Bakery 60525, 2010 Best sandwiches ever! Run by a very cool family. I Love This Place!

Doesn't look like much, but what comes out of the oven is fantastic. Prices are very reasonable, and their sandwiches are an impressive bargain.

This place was discovered by someone at work last month, and we still think it's too good to be true. Vesuvio is both a bakery and a deli, offering sandwiches and soup for lunch. The sandwich options include cold cuts and Italian-style tuna salad (with vinegar and oil instead of mayonnaise), but what has everyone at work bent out of shape are the homemade Italian beefs and meatball sandwiches. Both come on large, freshly-baked, oval Italian rolls, and are generously filled with your choice of thinly sliced beef in the customary gravy or two large meatballs in red sauce, then humbly wrapped in plain white butcher paper and secured with a rubber band. I had the Italian beef today, and it was enough for lunch by itself. The same was true of the meatball sandwich that one of my coworkers gets regularly. The sandwiches were fresh, delicious, and tasted uniquely homemade, very different than sandwiches from a typical beef stand. The cost? $2.50 each. Nothing less than obscene. These sandwiches would cost $7 anywhere else. Vesuvio also makes their own very potent giardiniera mix. My coworker also had a large cup (it looked about 16 ounces) of pasta e fagioli soup that looked delicious as well. Light, clear broth with beans, vegetables, and pasta, that smelled fresh and savory, not like it had been sitting all day. She was still stunned when she told me that it cost $1. Where the hell else are you going to get a large cup of homemade soup for one dollar? Vesuvio also offers traditional Italian pastries and cookies. I recommend the biscotti, which are full of almonds and redolent of anise, as well as the excellent lemon knots.

Picked up pumpkin and apple pies for thanksgiving and they were terrible. We threw them out. Picked up a container of pasta fasol that was sitting out by the cash register and it was tasteless. Tasted like someone opened a can of beans and threw some pasta in it. Completely flavorless. Will not go back.

I drive by this place on my way home but given how backed up the traffic is that time of day I had never stopped. Today my husband and I made the short drive over and I'm glad we did. I got a bowl of beautiful and delicious cookies to take to a church gathering and the longest most delicious loaf of French bread that I've had in a long time. I also liked the huge collection of dried pasta, and I do believe they have fresh in one of the cases We will definitely be coming back.