39 Best Delis in Chicago

“Great Bavarian liverwurst sausage and hunters sausage. First time there this past weekend and will back for sure when I get back to Chicago. Rooftop beer 🍺 and sausage was awesome too!!“

“Spectacular establishment run by a dynamic duo, a husband wife team that is bringing a real Jewish deli with a strong family feel to Ohio Street & La Salle. Brilliant house cured gravlax on Once Upon A Bagel. Fabulous made in house pastrami & corned beef. Egg salad, you name it. Highly, highly recommended“

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

“OMG! This was one of best sandwhich shops I've ever been to. The Frank...😋. Bread was fresh and crisp just how you'd want it. Ingredients were top notch. I tried a few others as well as it was a platter of different types a d everything was outstanding!“

“This cafe was such a delight!!! The food quality was great for the price, and the staff here was amazing. I love the range of options they have. I have to highlight their wonderful strawberry matcha. I will for sure be back again when in need for a quick pick me up before a lake picnic.“

“I always stop when I’m nearby!“

“My Ruben was $19 plus chip and after tax was $25.30. This place was on the pricey side for a deli but the portion size made up for it. There was one older gentleman working the counter and deli who handled all the customers very well. He had about 12 total orders within 30 minutes (walk ins, pick up, Uber Eats). The sandwich came with a whole pickle too. The Rachel was the most popular sandwich order from all the walk ins. Excited to back and explore their menu!“

“One of the best sandwiches in Chicago-fantastic❤️“

“the food and the atmosphere and experience“

“My wife and I had a fantastic experience at Zeitlin’s Delicatessen. We stopped in for breakfast and enjoyed the challah French toast and the grilled cheese sandwich, both of which were outstanding.

What truly made the visit special, though, was the hospitality. Hal took the time to sit with us, chat, and make us feel genuinely welcome. It’s rare to find an owner who is so invested in creating a warm, personal experience for every guest. You can tell that Zeitlin’s isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a place built around community, great food, and authentic connections.

If you’re looking for an incredible deli experience with amazing food and even better people, Zeitlin’s is a must-visit. We’ll absolutely be back.“

“I thank you Kasia pierogi for your donation today to our benefit Stay with Ukraine. We sold all pierogies, and people loved them. My family always buys your pierogi, and we wish you have your business to blossom.“

“Shipped fast, professionally, and the products are fantastic! Excellent place!“

“friendly service and great food“

“So a great place to eat for a fresh, quality, and quick lunch. Wide menu without being overwhelming. The atmosphere, however, is something special. Unbelievably pleasant and unpretentious. I think it’s worth making a trip here on a rainy day just to enjoy the food and ambiance.“

“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!!!“

“I had a great experience at this coffee shop thanks to Deanna! She was so friendly and provided excellent customer service. My matcha was made perfectly and the food came out fresh and delicious, I ended up getting the Philly. You can tell she really cares about making customers feel welcome. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Hidden gem in Jefferson Park, this place offers great food and atmosphere, the menu is simple with delicious Balkan food. Can not recommend enough of Cevapi and crepes. Oh, and the staff is absolutely great, super friendly, knowledgable, full of ideas and suggestions to match your apetite!“

“If I could I would give Ania and her team 10 stars. She made sure my son Alex and his wife Emily had a perfect wedding. Delicious desserts , fruits , beautiful presentation. Ania goes out of her way , making sure everything is perfect. She also helped us with a delicious food selection for a family luncheon day after the wedding. Thank you , thank you , dziękujemy pani Aniu .“

“I placed an online order for a corned beef sandwich and a separate pastrami sandwich The corned beef was extremely dry and not flavorful, I suggest skipping it The pastrami was flavorful a bit on the dry side They put mustard and other condiments on the side but do not tell u this So got to my car and realized I now need utensils to spread condiments CB was on rye and P was on a French roll, both breads were just ok, did not taste fresh baked This was my first time I wud go back to try their hot food“

“Their tomato bisque soup is the best I’ve had. I shoulda gotten the large. Expected a something red, puréed, and hot to get me through this rainy fall day. It’s creamy, smooth, right amount of cheese and tender veggies to make it a moment. I wanna eat this everyday.

Eggplant parm is also perfect. Crunchy, chewy, hearty, choice of giardiniera, mmm! I’ll try the veggie sub next.

Kind and quick service, and clearly a local institution. Give em your biz.“

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

“Let's just say I had a great experience. The Grilled chicken breakfast croissant was fire. Came hot and sealed. Never had a breakfast sandwich so tasteful and seasoned to perfection without being salty. That sauce though, it added just enough zing to the sandwich. My taste buds were truly satisfied and I rarely try new stuff. A must try. I also had a
grilled chicken salad. Umm umm good!!! Conveniently in the South Loop! A new breakfast/lunch favorite.“

“5 stars for the Drago kabobs. I moved further away so whenever I come out this way, I like to stock up. This time, I had a friend join me. The meat cooler is always stocked with pre-packaged bags of shish kabobs. I always get the original and it never disappoints. I have used then for traditional kabobs or in an air fryer. I have even used the meat to make tacos and quesadillas - solid flavor and great texture. One day, I will try the other flavors, but the traditional keeps me coming back for more. Well done, Baltimore Food and Liquors.“

“Great place to get great food!“

“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.“

“Dank spot!“

“The best goulash and meat products.They do smoke the sausage and salmon here. Steaks are high quality, aged well.

Vegetarian options: Stuffed peppers with rice and vegetables, delicious cabbage,Feta goat cheese .

Parking: They have free parking on the side, and paid parking right by their entrance.“

“Excellent service great prices and homemade delicious food we love shopping here 😍“

“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.“

“Good staff and great sandwiches.“

“We ordered our Paczkis ahead and picked them up. We love the Rosehip filled and were lucky to find them at Laramie Bakery and Deli. It was so delicately flavored. Also got some prune, custard and chocolate Paczkis.

We will definitely be back.“

“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!“

“I love this store! It makes you feel like you are in Argentina. I’m an argentinian living in Michigan, we don’t have any similar store to get our argentinian essentials, so I was very happy after I find this one when I visited Chicago! The store it’s very complete, I found all the goodies I needed and more! I can’t wait to visit the city again to get more things. 😁 Mario, the owner, seems like a great person, very polite! Me and my husband had an amazing experience 😁“

“delicioso sabor tradicional del pan y el queso crema con cebollin me encantó!! también el que tiene fresa, la atención del personal es buena“

“Really good stuffed pepper soup. Also, when they make it, really good sloppy Joe. They don’t make either often enough for me.“

“Great service and I didn’t have to wait the ladies took care of me right away ❤️👏👏“

“Food is cooked fresh to order, reasonable wait ⏲️ and moderate prices.

Dietary restrictions: Halal non-pork options, they are run by Muslims

Wheelchair accessibility: It's a store not restaurant but u can still get most wheelchairs through.“

“Been coming here since I came to America as a little boy after church with my parents to get all our deli needs. The steak tar tar was the best during the holidays. Unfortunately now as a adult the food is a hit or miss. COVID-19 really hit this place hard I believe but I believe slowly stuff with get better and I'll continue to support my childhood deli“

“My Mom & I we love y’all hot Pastrami .. we was there today ... we only come when we go to the Dr. @ Illinois Masonic hospital... because we live in Dolton IL“