Nicola's Heavenly Cucina Italian Bakery
$ • Bakery
Hours:
Metra train station, 133 W 13th St, Lockport
(815) 688-2462
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Amazing bakery with premium ingredients!! The sourdough bagels, bread, and cinnamon rolls are incredible, and the homemade strawberry cream cheese is out of this world. I also tried a bite of the breakfast sandwich and their ube matcha- 10/10. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Delicious Must-stop when in Lockport, IL. Bakery, Breads and Breakfast Sammy's. Yum.
We picked up our paczki today and OMG!!! If you didn't get an order you better get one next year because I want to be buried in a pile of paczki from Nicola's when I go 😂😂😂
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 5:30AM - 2PM |
| Friday | 5:30AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 2PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 2PM |
Nicola's Heavenly Cucina Italian Bakery sits just behind a train stop in Lockport, giving it a European shop vibe. From the moment a customer steps in, the delicious smell of baked bread hits them. The bread is soft and pillowy, and the sandwiches are buttery. A pistachio croissant has a velvety pistachio cream filling that is not overly sweet, and its buttery, flaky crust reminds people of the ones they had in Italy. The bakery offers many premium items. Sourdough bagels, bread, and cinnamon rolls are described as incredible. The homemade strawberry cream cheese is out of this world. A breakfast sandwich and the Ube matcha are rated 10/10. Cannolis and sandwiches to go are also praised. The shop’s paninis, “The Spice” and “Sweet & Savory,” are considered must‑tries. Customers can also order Ube or Tiramisu coffee, and the bakery does custom orders. The place feels cozy, welcoming, and full of heart, with organic, clean, fresh ingredients. It is a bit pricier, but many say it is worth the visit. Paczki are especially popular, and people say they want a pile. Nicola's is a hidden gem that many will return to each weekend.