Marion

Haven’t had a fudgy chocolatey brownie in a while and I’m glad I got it from here. Coffee was reliably good. Space can be packed and limited but people gladly share tables. Staff is pleasant and attentive.

Becca Kellner

5! Ciao Gloria is a great cafe and casual breakfast/ lunch spot. The baked goods are not to be missed- they are the highlight. The chai latte was also great and the breakfast sandwhich on brioche was a welcome surprise- the frittata in a sandwhich threw me off but they make it crispy and it was fantastic. Patio seating available and same level accessible washroom. The staff were really nice, and when they accidentally messed up the order they put the amount right back on our card and were very apologetic. Don’t sleep on the chocolate chip cookies- they’re fantastic- will be back for more baked goodies soon and the granita which looked amazing. Lots of parking available nearby.

+6

Hyunser Park

I got autumn salad and it was big and delicious! The bakeries looked really nice and the place looked very cute and many seats. I would love to try again! - Visited again and my friend had avocado and egg burger, she enjoyed! Again, nice and cute vibes :)

+7

Hsin Yi Wei

Ciao, Gloria has been on my bucket list for a while and we finally visited with our friends who live in the neighborhood. The decor is bright, clean and wide-spaced with cozy vibes. We were appealed by their various pastries at the counter and got a Chocolate Chunk Cookie & Bread Pudding. Both pastries were decent, especially the fluffy & soft bread pudding. When I marked Ciao, Gloria on my list, I would like to try their sandwiches, but we were too full this time so will definitely plan to visit again.

+8

Rais Maredia

A great neighborhood cafe with fresh sandwiches and a vibrant, well-lit space. There’s ample seating, and tables are large enough to work comfortably. We came in for lunch and had a nice experience ordering a combination of sandwiches and wraps. You can tell the bread is baked fresh, and the pastries looked great too, though we didn’t try any this visit. Below is a breakdown of what we ordered, along with my thoughts. ✅ indicates items I enjoyed and would recommend ordering again: ✅ AVEC – Fluffy and well-seasoned egg sandwich with crispy shallots for texture. I loved the calabrese aioli, though I wished it packed a bit more spice. Italo Disco Club – A bit harder to distinguish the individual ingredients, but the crispy toasted focaccia was definitely a highlight. Chicken Pesto Wrap – A lighter, health-conscious option with a generous portion of greens. The flavor felt a bit flat and could use a splash of acidity.

Sabina Ashurova

Iced Matcha: grassy, watered down, would not get again 1/5 Yogurt Bowl: sweet, filling, crunchy 5/5 BEC: dry, thick egg, just okay 2/5 Capri: big sando!! Flavors were okay, not doing a whole lot 3/5 Price: expensive 2/5 Vibes: great! Lots of people working and reading, not too quiet

Vicki

There were many families with young children getting pastries and coffee slushie at @ciaogloria on a sunny Saturday afternoon. They have many seatings indoors and outdoors to accommodate dine in customers.

Eric Torres

Nice and active cafe with plenty of desert and menu options. The staff were very friendly and helpful in suggestions. Best item bought was the Banana Walnut Bread, though everything was pretty good. Maybe the only complaint was that some of the pastries would’ve been better warmed up though wouldn’t have known until after taking a bite. Would definitely go back if I’m in the area and hopefully the Cinnamon Bun will be available next time 🤞🏼

Aja Brandman

A nice and bright spot, but can get quite busy on the weekends since it’s a first come first serve basis with the seating. People working there were very nice. The ricotta toast was ok; even with all the toppings it felt like the taste could be punchier. The AVEC with bacon was delicious.

Cathy K

Cute breakfast/brunch spot with indoor and plenty of outdoor seating. Great place to people watch on Vanderbilt Ave. AVEC egg sandwich was the best part. Super soft brioche bun, also the most luscious, tender egg ever, topped with fried onions and fresh mashed avocado. Disappointed by the ricotta toast, bread was very grainy and cold, not really toasted. Added an egg but was not asked about how I wanted it prepared. Personally didn’t think watercress went well with it but I guess it made for a well balanced breakfast. Matcha latte and cappuccino was great, baristas and staff friendly. Croissant bread pudding looked great but was way too sweet for my taste.

Molly Johnson

I don’t know why I keep giving this local spot a chance. Today was the final straw- this grilled cheese and tomato soup was $14, but the sandwich was so small I genuinely thought it was an error when he set it down but the server doubled down that this is normal. Paper thin finger sandwich is not what people think when they order a grilled cheese and soup, especially at this price. Won’t be returning, this was the third strike