"Original" Ferrara Bakery

"Original" Ferrara Bakery "Original" Ferrara Bakery is a historic bakery and Italian-American restaurant located on W Taylor Street in Chicago's "Little Italy" neighborhood. Founded in 1908, they offer a variety of pastries, cookies, cakes, and specialty cannoli for all occasions. They also serve lunch and provide catering services. Order pickup is available through their website.
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Party food? Got it covered ✅
08/19/2026

Party food? Got it covered ✅

🌟 Chocolate Stars 🌟
07/31/2026

🌟 Chocolate Stars 🌟

Havin a little fun today with a Panko Fried Shrimp Sandwich. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and a hot giardiniera in...
07/14/2026

Havin a little fun today with a Panko Fried Shrimp Sandwich. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and a hot giardiniera inspired tartar sauce. Come check it out! 🍤 🥬 🍅 🧅 🌶️

Cheers to 250 years, America. Pretty wild to think we have been serving cannoli in Chicago for nearly HALF of those 250 ...
07/04/2026

Cheers to 250 years, America. Pretty wild to think we have been serving cannoli in Chicago for nearly HALF of those 250 years!!!
Wishing everyone a very safe and Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

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07/02/2026

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Feels like a juicy beef kind of day
04/29/2026

Feels like a juicy beef kind of day

Happy Easter Sunday! We will be open today from 10Am-12PM for your Easter pie, breads, cannoli, cannoli cake and other E...
04/05/2026

Happy Easter Sunday! We will be open today from 10Am-12PM for your Easter pie, breads, cannoli, cannoli cake and other Easter treats! Wishing everyone a very safe, healthy and blessed Easter! 🐣 🙏 ❤️

Easter Calzone fresh out of the oven. How many friends would you need to tackle this 25 pound tray?? 😋
04/03/2026

Easter Calzone fresh out of the oven. How many friends would you need to tackle this 25 pound tray?? 😋

Our first batch of Casatiello is ready for YOU! This light and fluffy, sweet egg bread is a delicious Easter tradition. ...
04/02/2026

Our first batch of Casatiello is ready for YOU! This light and fluffy, sweet egg bread is a delicious Easter tradition. We will be pumping them out all weekend!!

04/02/2026

The first rise of the season. Casatiello “Easter Bread”, comes in the morning! 🍞 🐣

Address

2210 W Taylor Street
Chicago, IL
60612

Directions to the bakery and American restaurant and Italian restaurant at W Taylor Street in Chicago:

Public transport:
Take the Blue Line and get off at the UIC-Halsted station. Walk south on Halsted St., turn left onto Taylor St., and continue walking until you reach the desired location.

Driving/parking:
From Lake Shore Drive, take the I-290 W towards West Suburbs. Exit at Ashland Blvd. and turn right onto S Ashland Ave. Turn left onto W Taylor St., and continue driving until you reach the desired location. There are street parking options available in the area, but they may be limited during peak hours. Alternatively, there are several paid parking lots nearby.

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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"Original" Ferrara Bakery is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth in Chicago. Established in 1908, this bakery has been serving the Little Italy community with pride for over a century. The selection of wedding cakes, pastries, cookies, and specialty cannoli is unparalleled and perfect for any occasion. The bakery has recently expanded its services to include catering and lunch options, making it an ideal spot for a midday treat or group gathering. With online ordering available for easy pickup, there's no excuse not to indulge in the delicious offerings at "Original" Ferrara Bakery. Don't miss out on this Chicago institution!