Publican Quality Bread
Samir Katta · 190 Google reviewsPublican Quality Bread — dependable bakery in West Town. 375+ Google reviews. "The pastries are certainly some of the best in the city, and the bread is great too" — Brendan Neff [$$, patio]
What 419 diners keep saying
What 419 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“This is my go to delivery almost every weekend (don’t tell my bank account) - I just cannot resist! I look forward to weekend specials and anything I get is out of this world amazing. Croissants especially deserve a recognition, and the birthday special one takes the cake (pun intended) 😅 Thank you Publican Quality Bread for making every weekend special, and today especially with a birthday wish 🥰”
“The toasted sesame bread was nothing but awsome 🔥🔥😍😍🍑”
“Honestly, the food deserves so many stars, it makes the three star I-don’t-have-time-for-small-niceties-nor-basic-explanations service irrelevant. This place is dine-in ONLY IF the weather is nice enough to sit outside at a table they carelessly plopped down on the parkway. Again, who cares? I would eat PQB in a box, I would eat it with a fox, I would eat it here or there, I would eat it anywhere.”
“Cannot say enough good things about Publican — IYKYK! Whether you're a savory or sweet person, there is something for you that will blow you away. Every visit is a treat (literally).”
“For Easter, I treated myself to some beautiful baked goods from Publican Quality Bread—and it made the celebration even more special. The olive bread was rich and flavorful, with a perfect crust and soft interior—ideal for a festive table. The pie was absolutely delicious, with a flaky, buttery crust and a perfectly balanced filling. But the highlight was the Colomba bread—traditional, light, and subtly sweet, with a delicate texture that truly captures the spirit of Easter. Everything tasted fresh, artisanal, and made with care. A perfect choice for celebrating the holiday!”
“We had an amazing pastrami sandwich here!! Their sourdough bread is freshly made too. It was really cool to see the assembly line and bakers making all the breads at the bakery on the side. Highly highly recommend their sandwiches. There’s no seating so plan on taking to go!”
“The Monkey Bread was indulgent and delicious, and the sourdough loaves were incredibly fluffy and earthy.”
“Jamon & Beurre was fantastic. Smoky ham and perfectly crunchy baguette.”
“Pretty good quality bread and pastry. Coffee was good”
“The rumors are true. They have the best sourdough in Chicago: crisp crust, light airy crumb, nice tang, phenomenal chew. The chocolate croissant was good but was missing the pastry's signature buttery richness.”
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