Best Bread in Chicago
4 restaurants compared
Price range: $1.50 – $7.99
Top 4 Bread in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Big Jones, $6.50 (Andersonville)
- Tortello, $6.00 (Wicker Park)
- Ghareeb Nawaz, $7.99 (Rogers Park)
- Harold's Chicken Shack, $1.50 (Douglas)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Restaurants Compared
#1
Big Jones
Andersonville·$$
Biscuits & Jam
$6.50
Buttermilk biscuits made with Pine River Dairy butter, served warm with house jam.
Tip: The biscuits are a revelation if you've only had Northern biscuits—they're rich, buttery, and tender.
#2
Tortello
Wicker Park·$$
Focaccia
$6.00
House-made focaccia with olive oil, rosemary, and sea salt.
Tip: Don't skip the focaccia — it arrives before your pasta and sets expectations for the quality of everything that follows.
#3
Ghareeb Nawaz
Rogers Park·$$
Chicken Boti Paratha
$7.99
Flaky, buttery paratha bread served with tender grilled chicken chunks and onion.
Tip: Order this as a handheld meal if you want to eat and leave — everything is wrapped and portable.
#4
Harold's Chicken Shack
Douglas·$
Cornbread
$1.50
Golden cornbread served warm with every meal.
Tip: Cornbread can't be separated from the Harold's experience—it's the finishing element, not an afterthought.