Pompei Bakery

933 S. Western Avenue- site of the former Italian Superior Bakery
has reopened to supply bread to Pompei's chain of restaurants.


Pompei -933 S. Western Ave. by Man_of Steel, on Flickr

They are Cash Only.

They have limited hours.

They offer a limited selection of bread- 3 sizes- Small (not pictured) kinda a 6 inch sub sandwich size,
a Round, organic-shaped loaf for $2.50

$2.50 Round Loaf @Pompei Bakery by Man_of Steel, on Flickr
and a larger more traditional Italian Bread loaf- kinda like what you may see in D'Amatos......but
not the same inside.

There "menu" is limited- to say the least- a Friday Only Pepper and Egg Sandwich
Stromboli-like "sandwiches"- in a variety of flavors- I didn't try and coffee.

Oh- yeah.......
and "pizza"- one sheet was displayed-
that had three (four- counting nothing/ = plain)
Cheese with Sausage or Cheese with Pepperoni or Cheese with Anchovies
&-of course- cheese, with nothing.

I didn't ask if they'd warm it up- but, they seemed eager to please.....
and,
I'm certain that
the 2 Latino's working there (a counter girl and a Male Baker) would give a rats-ass if it
(their pizza)was served cold- "ambiente"- or caliente......
http://lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=29289&start=60

They were just happy to have a customer- to have business- and I'm certain it's NOT their store
(neighborhood intel- ears to the street , as they say....)


Pompei- Now Open by Man_of Steel, on Flickr

So- if you are looking for a loaf of Italian Bread on Chicago's near West Side (Tri-Taylor) and Pete's Fresh Markets bread
isn't unique,crusty and tasty enough for you - head down to Western @ Taylor.


Pompei
933 S. Western Ave.
Chicago,IL 606??
312.219.8617

I love their bread, and this is close to work, so I'll be heading over there! At the Pompei restaurant on Taylor they do heat up the pizza after you order. I think you'd have to ask for it to be cold or lukewarm or extra crispy.