37 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“

“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.“

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

“I always stop when I’m nearby!“

“First time trying this establishment and the food was delicious. You can tell it was fresh and it was all tasty. We enjoyed their signature burger, Reuben, and hot panini. The refreshers and mocktails are soo good as well! Can’t go wrong!“

“Conte was my go-to lunch spot when I worked nearby, and I used to stop in all the time for their turkey panini. The paninis were always juicy and satisfying, and the prices were very reasonable for a quick lunch. The staff were consistently fast and efficient, which made it especially convenient during the workday. Definitely a great spot for a reliable, tasty sandwich!“

“I really appreciate the number of vegan options they have, but what compelled me to write a review is that it’s just been so peaceful in here every time that I’ve visited. I don’t even know another way to describe it. It’s so pleasant.“

“Great place to get great food!“

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

“the food and the atmosphere and experience“

“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 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“

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

“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.“

“It has a very welcoming and cozy atmosphere. It's a remote worker friendly with free Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets for charging your phone, laptop, and iPad. The mixed berry smoothie and milk chocolate Swiss roll tasted delicious and filling. Overall, this is one of the cafes you need to visit if you live in Chicago or have a short Chicago trip.“

“friendly service and great food“

“I used to come to Brett’s almost everyday during lunch, and switched my job. 4 years later, I came back and they remembered me. The nicest atmosphere and service ever. The food is also phenomenal! I usually opt in for the BLT with avocado, which is my fave in the city. The specials, especially the soups, are great and have so much flavor. I will now be coming back and back again :)“

“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.“

“If you’re looking for authentic Serbian food in Chicago, this is the place to visit! The food is absolutely delicious and tastes just like homemade. They have a great selection of traditional Serbian dishes, generous portions, and everything is fresh and full of flavor. The staff is friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home. It’s so nice to find a place that brings a true taste of Serbia. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Balkan cuisine or wants to try something new. I will definitely be coming back!“

“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 .“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Dank spot!“

“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.“

“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 😁“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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“

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