27 Best Delis in Chicago

“We enjoyed our time at Tempesta. Great food.“

“This is an amazing grocery store in the heart of Lincoln Square. They have a great selection of groceries, the second floor adds in a large wine liquor and beer selection, and finally the butcher can't be beat. From fresh cut lamb chops, to as many brat varieties as you can think of, to freshly made pasta salad, they have it all. A must visit if you are in the area!Parking: Limited amount of spots available in the front of the store.“

“Really solid bagel and fillings. I had a sesame bagel with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Tomato, Capers, and Pickled Red Onions. Fast friendly service in a very cool food court inside the old post office. Only downside of my experience was I had to pay $12 to park to enter the food court.“

“We have been coming to Helfeld’s since they opened and beyond the amazing food (lox and bagels are to die for) the owners make this place even more phenomenal. The father daughter duo clearly loves what they do and it shines through in their food. They are featured at the Holocaust Museum’s “I’ll have what she’s having” exhibit which goes into the history of Jewish Delicatessens and their importance in America. The lox and bagel here is the highlight of our week!“

“The food, staff, convenience of having a parking space makes this place 1000/10! Faves: Pastrami sandwich, Shortribs with spaghetti, matzo ball soup and mac and cheese.“

“Unfortunately it is a little empty here most of the time, but this place offers the best price to performance iced coffee in Chicago. The worker there is always nice and does a good job. It can be a little slow if there is a line because when I’ve gone it’s only been one worker. But it is definitely worth checking out“

“i ordered Easter dinner from Kasia's for a family of six. Baked ham, smoked sausage and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, sweet peas with bacon, cheddar pierogi, salad with all the fixings, creamed horseradish, and cheese blintzes.l--it was all really delicious and the portions were huge. A loaf of their delicious egg bread completed the meal. Everything was well-packed and they included easy to follow reheating instructions. My only minor complaint was that some of their estimated reheating times were wildly off. Things they said would take 10 minutes to reheat took over a half hour.But all was okay. If you're entertaining at home, and you do not want to cook, I would highly recommend Kasia's for their delicious catering.“

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“Being from NY these bagels are an amazing find. Cream cheeses are delish and the staff is so friendly. Go whenever I visit my daughter. Trying the frozen take home and bake myself bagels and can’t wait!!!“

“The whitefish spread is outstanding. Large chunks of fish and not salty like many. Bagels are also fantastic. I went three times in a week.“

“The food was amazing, but it was hard to know what the options were. There isn't clear and readable signage. I loved the sandwich I got (I believe it was called the Contessa), and the vibe of the deli was awesome, but this place will require several visits before I really know what my options are and what the social norms are here.“

“Soups, pastas, sauces, meats, pizzas, arachini, meatballs, calzones, specialty foods and groceries, and catering and trays are the best! The staff is nice and always helpful!“

“Absolutely the Best Sandwiches, Meats and Groceries.“

“Dill Soup I bought 10 for my freezer Bigos The 3.99 meals I just discovered today Golumpki Everything!! ***** 5 Stars!!“

“A huge thank you to the staff at Nottoli Italian Foods that worked yesterday! Our Sunrun crew worked in the rain and at the last minute, we ran into Nottoli Italian Foods to feed them. I wish I had everyone’s name however every, single employee did a phenomenal job to accommodate us at the last minute. Thank you so much!“

“Great customer service thank you guys and food was amazing!“

“the sandwiches are fresh, made to order and delicious. the men, they are so nice, I inquired they are of Yemen descent living the american dream of being Small Business Owners. they are in hollywood house, a senior living residence I believe, and how they are so helpful to the elderly who they serve is simply amazing.“

“I've been coming here all my life. Obviously the pizza set-ups are the main draw but do yourself a favor and get meat here too. The Italian wine sausage is amazing. The Irish garlic sausage is a treat for the grill. The only thing they didn't have was corned beef. Nevertheless, this place rocks.“

“Small, hole in the wall store, but these can be the best places to find hidden treasures. This place's treasure is its shish ka bob meat. Comes pre-bagged and is in a case as soon as you enter. The stuff is great and makes for an easy dinner. Whenever I find myself on the southeast side of the city, I make sure to swing by and grab some. It never disappoints.“

“LOVE Brett's Kitchen! My office is close to Brett's, so I eat there quite frequently. I have NEVER had a bad meal. Their soup specials are always delicious, their sandwiches are great (BLT with avocado is my favorite) and the pumpkin bread & other breads are fantastic. Highly highly recommend!!“

“This is the place to go for sausage! Make sure you are there super early if you go for ANY holiday!!Not a great place if you have fear of small places or get anxious around a lot of people.Pickles, suarkraut, polish sausage, hot bar, coffee bar, sweets..you name it.“

“I grew up in Chicago but my grandparents & mom are from Poland. This is the ONLY deli that my grandfather would buy sausages, ham, head cheese etc. from. He took me with him from the time I was a little girl. I now live in Las Vegas and the Polish Deli here buys all their sausages & deli meats from Andy's Deli in Chicago because it's THE BEST! I just put in another order & I can't wait to get it... the delicious smells take me back to my childhood & happy memories of my grandfather & me shopping for delicious sausages, ham, Polish Rye bread & poppy seed cake! I'm just thrilled that Andy's has an online deli to order all these goodies from!!! If you want THE BEST EASTER HAM, order it from Andy's.... Polish ham is lean & delicious & in my opinion, the best tasting ham out there! Check out their impressive website as you don't have to be Polish or speak it to order online... everything is clearly described along with color photos of the product. I wish shipping costs were cheaper but the taste of the sausages etc. is worth it!!! Their prices are actually very reasonable compared to delis I've shopped in town & none of them are as good as Andy's for authentic Polish sausages, hams, bread or bakery goods!“

“Yearly tradition that I have to come here and buy the Paczki here. We have had them from other places and they don't taste the same as this place. They always take my order over the phone and have them ready on time. If you haven't tried them you are missing out!These are ??/??“

“This store has everything you need! Mrs Lalich has a beautiful selection of home made sausages, hams, salamis and everything you miss if you grew up in Europe! She is a great person- to chat with , very sweet and makes you feel a rockstar because she remembers you, your name and your family members! Beautiful store owner with exceptional people skills! Highly recommend you give it a try!“

“It's a shame that there are so few of these delis left in the area; there used to be three or four along a couple of miles of Archer down here (including Bobak's), but I guess the demographics no longer supports them. It was a joy to find this place by accident.We go to this tiny place mainly for the beet borscht, bigos (to DIE for!), and pierogis. I smiled when I noticed they actually have wooden barrels of kapusta and pickled cukes wedged into a rear corner.They have all different kinds of fresh pierogi and, for such a small space, a pretty good sausage/meat selection. I know very little about East European sausage names, but it would probably be wise to call ahead if you are looking for a certain kind.“

“Been coming to Morrys since I was a little boy and lived down the street. Good fresh made sandwiches, and their pickles are thee best. Morrys is a Chicago staple, if you're in Hyde Park and want lunch, but mot subway, jimmy Johns, Pot Bellys...hit up Morrys and thank me later.“

“IT is a small little store and although it is categorized as a liquor store, it is so much more than that. They sell the absolutely best alfajores and for that alone it deserves all the stars in the world. It is reasonably priced and you are supporting a small business. I only had one of their empanadas and although I am not sure how fresh it is, it still beats other places that claim to sell Argentinian empanadas but it is anything but authentic. Here, the owners are very welcoming and they also have a great selection of Argentinian wines.“