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"Original" Ferrara Bakery, Inc.
2210 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
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Cakes
Ferrara's Classic Cake
Fresh Strawberry with Custard and Cannoli Cream
- 8" (Serves 10) $35.00
- 10" (Serves 20) $52.00
- 12" (Serves 30) $70.00
- 1/2 Pan (Serves 50) $95.00
- 3/4 Pan (Serves 75) $130.00
- Full (Serves 100) $160.00
Millefoglia
Puff Pastry, Custard, Icing
- 10" (Serves 20) $55.00
- 12" (Serves 30) $75.00
- 1/2 Pan (Serves 50) $120.00
Chocolate Torte
- 8" (Serves 10) $37.00
- 10" (Serves 20) $55.00
- 12" (Serves 30) $75.00
Oreo Torte
- 8" (Serves 10) $37.00
- 10" (Serves 20) $55.00
- 12" (Serves 30) $75.00
Strawberry or Pineapple Torte
- 8" (Serves 10) $37.00
- 10" (Serves 20) $55.00
- 12" (Serves 30) $75.00
German Chocolate Carrot Cake
- 8" (Serves 10) $37.00
- 10" (Serves 20) $55.00
- 12" (Serves 30) $75.00
Tres Leches
- 8" (Serves 10) $37.00
- 10" (Serves 20) $55.00
- 12" (Serves 30) $75.00
Custom Filled Cakes
Sponge: Chocolate or Vanilla - Filling: Cannoli, Custard, Whipped Crème, Chocolate Whipped Crème, Buttercreme, Chocolate Buttercreme, Whipped Nutella - Fruit: Strawberry, Banana, Raspberry, Pineapple, Cherry
Full Size Pastries
Brownie
$2.50Apple Slice
$2.50Cheesecake
$2.50Carrot Cake
$2.50Choc. Cov. Strawberry
$2.50Eclair
$2.50"Chicago's Best Cannoli"
$2.75Cassata Al Forno
$2.75Baba Rhum
$2.75Pasticiotto
$2.75Red Velvet Cupcake
$2.75Chocolate Cake
$2.75Strawberry Shortcake
$2.75Banana Boat
$3.25Napolean
$3.25Custard Baba
$3.25German Chocolate
$3.25Classic Cake
$3.25Tiramisu
$3.25Monachine
$3.25Sfogliatella
$3.25Limoncello Cake
$3.25Ricotta Cheesecake
$3.25Miniature Pastries
Brownie
- (per dozen) $12.60
German Chocolate
- (per dozen) $12.60
Vanilla Petit Fours
- (per dozen) $12.60
Carrot Cake
- (per dozen) $12.60
Zuppette
- (per dozen) $12.60
Chocolate Petit Fours
- (per dozen) $12.60
Baba Rhum
- (per dozen) $15.00
Cannoli Choux
- (per dozen) $15.00
Cassata
- (per dozen) $15.00
Éclaire
- (per dozen) $15.00
Creme Puff
- (per dozen) $15.00
Custard Choux
- (per dozen) $15.00
Monachine
- (per dozen) $15.00
Napolean
- (per dozen) $15.00
Pineapple Tart
- (per dozen) $15.00
Raspberry Tart
- (per dozen) $15.00
Cannoli
- (per dozen) $21.00
Red Velvet Cupcake
- (per dozen) $21.00
Sfogliatella
- (per dozen) $21.00
Frosted Cannoli Choux
- (per dozen) $21.00
Frosted Custard Choux
- (per dozen) $21.00
Chocolate Cannoli
- (per dozen) $24.00
Butter Cookies
$11.95 Per Pound
Chocolate Chip
Rainbow
Cinnamon Sugar
Sea Salt Caramel
Green Clover
Vanilla Horseshoe
Chocolate Horseshoes
Chocolate Caramel
Chocolate Cherry Top Sandwich
Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chip (Large)
Butter Cherry
Chocolate Star
Sprinkles
Imperial Butter
Powdered Crescent
Pink Clover
Vanilla Shell
Oatmeal Raisin (Large)
Entrees
Includes Side Salad & Roll. Add Ons: Meatball $2.49/ea - Chicken Breast $3.84 - Italian Sausage $2.49 - Hot Peppers $0.50
Lasagna
$10.16Stuffed Pepper (W - F)
$10.16Chicken Parmesan
$9.52Eggplant Parmesan
$10.16Pasta
Includes Side Salad & Roll. Add Ons: Meatballs $2.49/ea - Chicken Breast $3.84 - Italian Sausage $2.49 - Hot Peppers $0.50
Ravioli with Braised Pork Ragu
$12.87Spaghetti Marinara
$8.62Shells Primavera
$9.98
Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers & Tomatoes, Sautéed in Garlic & Oil
Chicken Alfredo
$12.87
With Shells Peas and Bacon
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
$12.87
With peas & Italian Sausage
Salads
Add Chicken or Tuna Salad $2.72 - Extra Dressing $0.50
Italian Garden
$7.67
Iceberg Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Black Olives, Pepperoncini, Roasted Red Peppers, Cucumber, Red Onion, and Croutons with Red wine Vinaigrette
Antipasto
$8.58
Romaine, Provolone, Red onion, Fresh Mozzarella, Black Olives, Pepperoncini, Salami, Tomato, Roasted Red Peppers and Croutons with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chopped
$7.67
Romaine, Pastina, Tomatoes, Corn, Bacon and Gorgonzola Cheese, with Citrus Vinaigrette
Strawberry Poppyseed
$7.67
Fresh Spinach, Strawberries, Red Onion, Gorgonzola Cheese, Walnuts w/ Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Caesar
$7.00
Romaine, Cherry Tomatoes, w/ Parmesan Cheese, and Croutons with Caesar Dressing
Summer
$7.67
Romaine, Red Onion, Grapes, Dried Cranberry, Croutons, Gorgonzola Cheese with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Caprese
$7.67
Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, EVOO, Salt, Pepper
Sandwiches
Add Hot Peppers $0.50
Ferrara Signature
$7.22
Ham, Salami, Capicolla, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Provolone, Italian Dressing on French Bread
- Add Fresh Mozzarella
- $1.00
Roma
$7.45
Fresh Mozzarella, Salami, Tomato, Salt, Pepper, EVOO, and Balsamic Reduction on Toasted French
Tuscan Chicken
Sliced Chicken Breast, Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh Spinach, Pesto Aioli on Toasted French Bread
- $7.22
- Add Fresh Mozzarella
- $1.00
Tuna Salad
$6.77
Lettuce and Tomato On French
Turkey & Swiss
$6.77
Lettuce, Tomato Red Onion & Ranch, on Sliced Wheat
Chicken Salad
Red Grapes, Celery, Pecans, Lettuce and Tomato, on a Toasted French Bread
- $7.22
Caprese
$7.22
Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil and Pesto Aioli on Toasted French Bread
Hot Sandwiches
Add Hot Peppers $0.50; All Served On French Bread
Grilled Chicken
With Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and EVOO
- $7.22
Chicken Giardiniera
$7.45
With Provolone Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Lettuce, Ranch and Hot Giardiniera
Meatball
$6.77
W/ Cheese
Italian Sausage
$6.09Grilled Chicken Parmesan
$6.77Italian Beef & Sausage Combo
$8.39Eggplant Parmesan
$7.22Italian Beef
$6.77Thin Crust Pizza
Pepperoni & Ricotta
- 14" $26.00
- 18" $36.00
Ferrara's Special
Italian Sausage, Onion, Bell Pepper & Ricotta
- 14" $28.00
- 18" $38.00
Hot Hawaiian
Ham, Pineapple & Hot Giardiniara
- 14" $28.00
- 18" $38.00
The Meats
Sausage, Pepperoni, Italian Beef & Bacon
- 14" $30.00
- 18" $40.00
Veggie
Bell Pepper, Onion, Black Olive & Tomato
- 14" $26.00
- 18" $36.00
Tuscan Chicken
Chicken, Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach & a Touch of Pesto
- 14" $28.00
- 18" $38.00
Chicago Beef
Italian Beef, Bell Pepper & Hot Giadiniera
- 14" $28.00
- 18" $38.00
Create Your Own
- 14" $22.00
- 18" $30.00
Create Your Own
Premium Toppings
Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Pepperoni, Meatball, Beef, Chicken, Ricotta Gorgonzola
- 14" (Half) $1.50
- 14" (Whole) $2.00
- 18" (Half) $2.50
- 18" (Whole) $3.00
Toppings
Onion, Pineapple, Tomato, Spinach Bell Pepper, Olives, Hot Giard, Basil, Roasted Red Peppers
- 14" (Half) $1.00
- 14" (Whole) $1.50
- 18" (Half) $2.00
- 18" (Whole) $2.50
Entrees
Meatballs with Marinara
- Half Serves (8-10) $37.00
- Full Serves (15-20) $65.00
Italian Beef
- 1 Lb Serves (3-4) $13.50
- 5 Lbs Serves (15-20) $57.00
- Sweet Peppers 1/4 Pan
- $6.00
Eggplant Parmesan
- Half Serves (10-12) $49.50
- Full Serves (18-24) $93.50
Italian Sausage & Peppers
- Half 5# Serves (8-10) $43.00
- Full 10# Serves (15-20) $74.00
Chicken Parmesan
Fried Chicken Cutlets, Over Spaghetti with marinara Provolone and Parmesan
- Half Serves (10-12) $49.50
- Full Serves (18-24) $93.50
Stuffed Pepper
Ground Beef, Rice, Marinara mozzarella & parmesan
- Half Serves (7) $40.00
- Full Serves (15) $73.00
Giambotta
Chicken Breast, Italian Sausage, Potato, Onion, Bell Peppers, Garlic and Italian Spices. Served in Seasoned Broth
- Half Serves (10-12) $49.50
- Full Serves (18-24) $93.50
Pasta
Half Pan Serves (12-18 Side) (6-8 Entrée) - Full Pan Serves (30-35 Side) (15-20 Entree)
Spaghetti Marinara
- Half Pan $32.50
- Full Pan $57.50
Penne Arrabiatta
- Half Pan $37.50
- Full Pan $70.50
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
- Half Pan $45.50
- Full Pan $85.50
Shells Primavera
Roasted red peppers, tomato, spinach, sautéed in garlic and olive oil
- Half Pan $45.50
- Full Pan $85.50
Shells Alfredo
- Half Pan $45.50
- Full Pan $85.50
Cheese Lasagna
- Half Pan (10-12) $45.00
- Full Pan (18-24) $80.50
Meat Lasagna
- Half Pan (10-12) $49.50
- Full Pan (18-24) $93.50
Spinach Lasagna
- Half Pan (10-12) $49.50
- Full Pan (18-24) $93.50
Pan Pizza
Plain Cheese
- Half Pan $22.00
- Full Pan $34.00
Sausage / Pepperoni
- Half Pan $28.00
- Full Pan $40.00
Pepper & Onion
- Half Pan $26.00
- Full Pan $38.00
Ricotta & Spinach
- Half Pan $28.00
- Full Pan $40.00
Focaccia
Plain Tomato
- Half Pan $20.00
- Full Pan $32.00
Sausage / Pepperoni
- Half Pan $26.00
- Full Pan $38.00
Pepper & Onion
- Half Pan $24.00
- Full Pan $36.00
Sandwiches
Served on French, Cut in 2" Pieces. (18 Pc Serves 6-8) - (36 Pc Serves 12-16) - (54 Pc Serves 18-24)
Ferrara Signature
- (18) $36.00
- (36) $68.00
- (54) $98.00
Roast Beef
- (18) $33.00
- (36) $61.00
- (54) $87.00
Tuna Salad
- (18) $33.00
- (36) $61.00
- (54) $87.00
Chicken Salad
- (18) $39.00
- (36) $74.00
- (54) $107.00
Turkey & Swiss
- (18) $33.00
- (36) $61.00
- (54) $87.00
Caprese
- (18) $39.00
- (36) $72.00
- (54) $107.00
Tuscan Chicken
- (18) $39.00
- (36) $72.00
- (54) $107.00
Mix & Match
- (18) $39.00
- (36) $72.00
- (54) $107.00
Salads
Half Pan Serves (12-18 Side) (6-8 Entrée) - Full Pan Serves (30- 35 Side) (15-20 Entrée). Add Chicken or Tuna (Half $15) (Full $25)
Italian Garden
- Half Pan $36.00
- Full Pan $70.00
Caesar
- Half Pan $32.00
- Full Pan $60.00
Caprese
- Half Pan $39.50
- Full Pan $75.00
Chopped
- Half Pan $39.50
- Full Pan $75.00
Strawberry Poppyseed
- Half Pan $39.50
- Full Pan $75.00
Summer
- Half Pan $39.50
- Full Pan $75.00
Antipasto
- Half Pan $39.50
- Full Pan $79.00
Ferrara's Pasta Salad
Celery, Bell Peppers, Black Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Provolone, Tomato, Salami, Cucumber, Red Onion, with Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Half Pan $39.50
- Full Pan $75.00
Thin Crust Pizza
Pepperoni & Ricotta
- 14" $26.00
- 18" $36.00
Ferrara's Special
Italian Sausage, Onion, Bell Pepper & Ricotta
- 14" $28.00
- 18" $38.00
Hot Hawaiian
Ham, Pineapple & Hot Giardiniara
- 14" $28.00
- 18" $38.00
The Meats
Sausage, Pepperoni, Italian Beef & Bacon
- 14" $30.00
- 18" $40.00
Veggie
Bell Pepper, Onion, Black Olive & Tomato
- 14" $26.00
- 18" $36.00
Tuscan Chicken
Chicken, Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach & a Touch of Pesto
- 14" $28.00
- 18" $38.00
Chicago Beef
Italian Beef, Bell Pepper & Hot Giadiniera
- 14" $28.00
- 18" $38.00
Create Your Own
- 14" (Starting at) $22.00
- 18" (Starting at) $30.00
Create Your Own
Premium Toppings
Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Pepperoni, Meatball, Beef, Chicken, Ricotta Gorgonzola
- 14" (Half) $1.50
- 14" (Whole) $2.00
- 18" (Half) $2.50
- 18" (Whole) $3.00
Toppings
Onion, Pineapple, Tomato, Spinach Bell Pepper, Olives, Hot Giard, Basil, Roasted Red Peppers
- 14" (Half) $1.00
- 14" (Whole) $1.50
- 18" (Half) $2.00
- 18" (Whole) $2.50
Info
We've created thousands of wedding cakes. Let us create a special cake for you.
Let Ferrara be a part of your special occasion.
Our experienced staff can offer excellent advice whether you're planning a small intimate gathering or catering a wedding for thousands.
Using only the purest and freshest ingredients, our master bakers will design the cake of your dreams from a simple round layer cake or sheet cake
to an elaborate tiered cake using design elements such as elegant columns, fountains, or stairways. You can choose one of our classic creations or create one of your own from hundreds of combinations using our delicious fresh or preserved fruit fillings, custards and icings.
Sweet Table Favorites
Exquisite morsels perfectly sized for your Sweet Table:
Eclairs
Assorted Fruit Tartlets
Bowties
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Cannoli
Butter Cookies
Creme Puffs
Italian Cookies
Pecan Brownies
Chocolate Covered Almonds
Wedding Cakes
Wedding Cakes
Make an appointment to come in to sample our specialties and discuss the size, flavors and design of your cake. We're open 7 days per week!
Cakes
We're very proud of our Signature Italian Cannoli Cake. Using our classic filling of fresh strawberries and Italian custard on one layer and cannoli cream on the other, each tier is soaked with rum and the whole cake is artfully iced with whipped cream and decorated to perfection. Sized to serve any number from 10 to 100, in our round and sheet cakes, or up to 1000 or more as a wedding cake, the end result is incredibly delicious. Come in and sample one of the reasons the Ferrara name is outstanding in the wedding and catering industries.
Ferrara's Classic Cake
A Ferrara Classic for over a century. 3 Layers of yellow sponge, filled with one layer of cannoli cream and 1 layer of fresh strawberries with custard. Topped with whipped cream.
Strawberry Shortcake Torte
Yellow or chocolate cake, fresh strawberries and whipped cream, iced with whipped cream and topped with a border of fresh strawberries.
Chocolate-Chocolate Torte
Chocolate cake, filled with chocolate whipped cream and iced with smooth chocolate buttercream, topped with chocolate shavings, on request.
Zuppa Inglese
Rum sponge filled with Italian lemon creme and chocolate creme. Iced and decorated with baked meringue.
Millefoglie
German Chocolate
Tres Leches
Carrot Cake
Oreo Torte
Cake Fillings
Vanilla Custard
Lemon Custard
Chocolate Custard
Whipped Cream
Cannoli Cream
Buttercream
Hazelnut Cream
German Chocolate
Chocolate Buttercream
Chocolate Cannoli Cream
Chocolate Whipped Cream
Fresh and Preserved Fruit Fillings
Fresh Strawberry
Raspberry Preserves
Cherry Preserves
Fresh Banana
Pineapple Preserves
The Icing on the Cake!
Whipped Cream
Buttercream
Creamcheese Frosting (for Carrotcakes)
Fondant (white) icing (for Millefoglie Cakes) can be colored to order
Chocolate Whipped Cream
Chocolate Buttercream
Full Size Pastries
Cannoli
Napoleon
Baba au Rhum
Pasticciotto
Eclair
Sfogliatella
Cassata al Forno
Funghi
Tiramisu
Cheesecake
Creme Puff
Monachine
Profiterole
Creme Horns
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Fresh berries dipped in sumptuous semi-sweet chocolate.
Apple Slice
Apples baked in a pie crust with a fondant icing.
Classic Elephant Ear (Palmiere)
Puff pastry dough rolled in sugar.
Cinnamon Elephant Ear
Puff pastry dough rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Chocolate Cake Slice
Rich, moist, chocolatey and delicious.
Cannoli
Crisp shells filled with a rich blend of sweet ricotta and miniature chocolate chips.
Cassata al Forno
Oven baked, cannoli filled cake square.
Creme Puff
Airy puffs of pastry filled with whipped cream and cherry or pineapple preserves.
Delizioso
Custard filled pinwheel sandwich pastry.
Eclair
Vanilla custard filled pate choux with a chocolate glaze.
Bavarian filled French Horn
Puff pastry horn filled with Bavarian Creme.
Chocolate Dipped French Horn
Custard filled and dipped in chocolate.
Raspberry Mocha Torte
Cakes filled with raspberry and iced with mocha creme.
Pineapple Mocha Torte
Cakes filled with pineapple and iced with mocha creme.
Lemon Pasticciotto
Lemon custard pie shaped pastry.
Strawberry Shortcake
Spongecake with fresh strawberries and whipped creme.
Zuppette
Rum soaked sponge cake layered with lemon custard and dusted with confectioners sugar.
German Chocolate Cake
Swiss chocolate layered with coconut pecan frosting.
Baba au Rhum
Springy custard-filled yeast cakes soaked in rum.
Profiterole
Chocolate custard filled pate choux, iced with a chocolate glaze.
Monachine
Puff pastry filled with cannoli cream.
Funghi
Popover dough filled with cannolli cream, dipped in semi-sweet chocolate.
Napoleon
Alternate layers of delecate puff pastry and pastry cream.
Cheesecake
Vanilla cream cheese with a strawberry glaze.
Sfogliatella
Clam shell shaped multi-layered pastry filled with a sweet ricotta orange citrus custard filling.
Zumbaglione
Rum-soaked sponge cake filled with custard, covered in fondant icing (White, Pink or Chocolate).
Chocolate Cannoli
Our Signature cannoli enveloped in semi-sweet chocolate.
Tiramisu
Espresso flavored lady fingers layered with mascarpone, chocolate and whipped cream.
European Pastry Miniatures
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Pineapple Tartlets
Raspberry Tartlets
Petits Fours
Zuppette (Lemon Creme)
Napoleons (Bavarian Creme)
Monachine (cannoli filled)
Eclairs (vanilla custard)
Baba au Rhum
Baba au Rhum with custard
Cannoli
Cassata al Forno
Creme Puffs (pineapple-whip)
Chocolate Cannoli
Sfogliatella
Choux, custard filled
Choux, custard filled-frosted
Choux, cannoli filled
Choux, cannoli filled-frosted
White Jordan Almonds
Marzipan
Italian Fancy Butter Cookies
Chocolate Chip
Butter with Peanuts
Cherry Top Sandwich
Chocolate Star
Sprinkles
Clover
Assorted Dots
Pecan Butter
Vanilla Horseshoes
Chocolate Horseshoe
Pink Hearts
Brown Sugar Chips
Powdered Crescents
Chocolate Dip Almond Bars
Chocolate Shells
Vanilla Shells
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Cuisine
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Hours
Monday:
9:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday:
9:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday:
9:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday:
9:00am - 4:30pm
Friday:
9:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday:
9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday:
Closed
Additional Information:
Closed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.
About Us
Visit "Original" Ferrara Inc., featuring "Little Italy's" finest selection of wedding cakes, pastries, specialty cannoli and gifts for all occasions. Family owned and operated since 1908.