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Tina's Italian Bake Shop

Restaurant Italian restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Gurnee


Address

5101 Washington St Ste 14a, Gurnee, IL 60031

Website

www.tinasitaliancafeandcatering.com

Contact

(847) 244-9001

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (388 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Italian (13) good (10) salad (7) sandwich (7) delicious (7) menu (6) lunch (6) atmosphere (6)
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  • 5/5 Kim N. 1 year ago on Google
    I love Tina’s so much that I’m willing to drive over an hour to have their food. I live in the city and always made the drive when I crave for the chicken salad sandwich. Tina is very friendly and welcoming as well. Her staff are really great and I always leave her restaurant with a full and happy tummy. Highly recommend Tina’s if you haven’t been.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria M. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing! Just discovered this place yesterday. Back today. Rivals any Italian eatery. Amazing sandwiches, salads, pastas, meatballs, Italian sausages, baked goods. The focaccia is light and bursting with flavor. The Italian cookies fly off the shelf. We still have so many menu items we can’t wait to try. We just bought a large focaccia and 2.5 lbs of cookies for Easter. Staff is lovely! Friendly, fast and efficient.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Silverok 6. 4 years ago on Google
    My girlfriend used to work in the same building with Tina's for quite a while, so almost every single day she was telling me how delicious her lunch was. They moved a while ago, but she still remembers the place, and passing by on the weekend we decided to pickup a lunch. First thing first, the interior is super authentic and it has its own unique spirit. Those shelves with pictures, then spices, even those lovely tables and chairs... That difference makes it! The owner, Tina was super nice and friendly; talking to her I even picked up some Italian :) She definitely knows the drill, and since the place is normally packed, people appreciate that. I came over right when they were about to close on Saturday afternoon, so I had to take the lunch out, but next time for sure I am dining in! The food was just perfect; I mean look at those pictures! The recipies are unique - even though there is an Italian place in pretty much any town around, you won't see the same items on the menu nowhere else. This place has something extraordinary, I definitely recommend anyone around to visit it. If I was working in the area, this place would've been on my schedule!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura Kayler (Laura E. 7 months ago on Google
    This restaurant deserves 10 stars. Food and atmosphere are authentic and delicious!!Everything here is so fresh and delicious today I had chicken salad and homemade brownie. They have delicious desert options here. I would highly recommend!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John P S. 2 years ago on Google
    I definitely can say that Tina's is an authentic Italian restaurant/cafe. It reminded me of my grandmother cooking for all the men that my grandfather would have at the house. Sausage, meatballs, mustacholi, lasagna, neck bones, sauteed peppers, mushrooms and onions, gagoots, well you get the point. My wife's caprese salad, my side salad, the bread and Olive oil, my sausage and meatballs with peppers, the minestrone soup, it was all good! All delicious.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in for lunch after reading a recommendation on the Great Lakes Navy FB page. Was so delighted by the service, atmosphere, and most of all the food!!! I had the roasted vegetable salad with tuna- very tasty with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. My daughter had a 1/2 pollo merinato and antipasto salad. She said it was really good! Husband had turkey sandwich and he said it was very good. We had espresso and cookies for desert which were pretty good! Very nice meal. Will be visiting again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brad H. 2 years ago on Google
    Located at the center of this strip mall is some absolutely quality food and what looks to be a great lunch spot. All tables seem to be tablecloths under plastic and normally seat 4. The food was fair priced for what we received in flavor and quantity and so what more could you ask for but for a Drive-thru. This place was incredibly quick to whip up our food even though we hadn't called ahead and every single table was full besides the front table where I waited and could look at the triangular shape of the interior and the personal items that adorned the walls and shelves around me. The lady who rung me up was very polite as was the lady who brought me my to-go bag. Onto the food! Wow, this is not the bread that you normally get with an Italian Beef (Panino Di Manzo in this case). The bread chosen is incredibly soft and airy, yet it really has the structure to hold together when soaked by juice which is included in a cup with a few stray pieces of beef for enjoying after the sandwich. This bread tastes amazing when soaked in juice and honestly has become my favorite part of the sandwich sometimes on par with the beef itself. The beef is exceedingly good but not the best I've had. However, there is a lot of it and for $10.95 I'm so glad it does cause it makes it quite a large sandwich once it adds the red peppers, onion, and cheese to the mix! These were some of the most flavorful red peppers that I've had from a place where I could get my order to-go! The parmesan chips were essentially kettle chips with parmesan sprinkled on them... and thats all they need to do to make a great side for a sandwich. Overall: 9/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M M. 1 year ago on Google
    Tina's is absolutely the BEST! The food is deelish, the service is excellent, the Italian atmosphere is everywhere! ❤️🤌🏻🇮🇹 5☆☆☆☆☆
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janet S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food. Like out of this world food. Nice menu. We usually split an order get cups of soup so there is room for the cannoli... Be sure not to miss it. On the downside the tables are smaller than cozy and the background noise stops any conversation or lingering over coffee and dessert
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rina S. 6 months ago on Google
    If I could give this place a 10 stars I would. I can see why it was packed. This was my first time here, and they treat you like family the minute you walk in. Everything is made fresh, and tastes fresh. I could’ve eaten a pound of their homemade bread. Something so simple but made and prepared so delicious. It’s a cute, quaint restaurant with a bit of a rustic feel to it. I will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Jody P. 7 months ago on Google
    Such a delightful place! The food was wonderful and the café is beautiful. I would definitely go there again.

  • 5/5 Tom K. 6 months ago on Google
    This a treat that most businesses can not achieve. The food is outstanding and the taste incredible. Every thing was perfect.

  • 4/5 S R. 4 months ago on Google
    True Italian family restaurant. Classic Italian food and desserts in a diner atmosphere. Had the cheese lasagna and a cannoli. Both very good.

  • 3/5 Kathleen D. 10 months ago on Google
    I ordered chicken salad was disappointed. Tasted like canned chicken with mayo. Expected real chunky chicken..my daughter had eggplant parmesan sandwich was very good. Will go again maybe try pasta people at tables were eating what looked like lasagne looked and smelled good. Next time.

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 11 months ago on Google
    Stopped for a weekday lunch treat - what a great choice! Welcoming Italian family atmosphere. It was pretty crowded but the food came out so quickly and exceeded expectations! Fresh and flavorful.

  • 5/5 Christina K. 1 year ago on Google
    Okay, The lasagna is priced at $13.95 on their menu, and that is all I got along with a tap water. And I was charged $17.44… not sure how or why, but the food was so good that I didn’t argue. I ate every single bite. I wish they had a little more selection on their menu for pasta. Regardless, fantastic food, and comforting vibes. I will ALWAYS happily pay $$$ for good food.

  • 5/5 Kendra K. 1 year ago on Google
    Tina's food is delicious and high quality -- the menu offers traditional Italian cuisine -- pastas, lasagnas, sandwiches, salads, etc. The staff is so friendly and the atmosphere is like a big family dining room with Italian decor and family photos. The dessert case is wonderful! Everyone there wants you to enjoy your meal. Service with a smile.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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