Growing Up With Gonnella

From our humble beginnings in a storefront bakery on De Koven Street in Chicago in 1886 to our six facilities across the country today, Gonnella has been a staple in homes throughout the Chicago area for years.

2011 marks our 125th year of serving up the finest French Bread in all the land. We are an Italian family that perfected the art of baking French Bread, our crisp-crusted, aromatic breads have had Chicagoans exclaiming "Gonnella, that's swella, fella!" for generations. If that phrase rings a bell, we'd like to hear from you.

As we reach this milestone, we are proud to celebrate our 125th anniversary with the driving force behind what we do every day, the very people who made it all possible ­ YOU!

Tell Us Your Story

You've helped us to write our story over the past 125 years. Now, we'd like to hear yours. Share with us your favorite memories of Gonnella bread, the stories that have touched your family's lives over the years.

We want to hear about what it was like growing up with Gonnella. Stories about Grandma's special recipes, of biting into your first taste of an Italian beef sandwich made with one of Gonnella's sturdy French rolls, or perhaps you or someone you know helped bake or deliver Gonnella bread.  Your stories will be shared right here on our website. We'll also be selecting the best of the bunch to receive a very special treat!

To share your story, fill out the form below with your favorite Gonnella memory. We'll post the entries here on our website. Be sure to leave us your contact information so we can follow-up regarding special treats for the best stories. We will not sell, share or give away your contact information to any third parties.

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