40 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!!“

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

“Good stuff!! Everything was delicious, with the perfect amount of seasoning and juicy! If you want a solid sandwich come here. I don’t typically like sliced meats but the Reuben was amazing! Serai burger was delicious and juicy too, we will definitely be back!“

“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 always stop when I’m nearby!“

“the food and the atmosphere and experience“

“Stopped by and ordered the pastrami. The market itself was really nice and had a great selection of items. The food was decent overall, nothing amazing but solid.

Only downside was the line it was disorganized with no real order, so it felt a little chaotic waiting to get served.

Still, the store has nice offerings and is worth checking out if you’re in the area.“

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

“Unique variety of latte options that aren’t overly sweet. Both the Dubai chocolate latte and date cardamom latte were a hit. We didn’t try the pastry’s, but they looked amazing! Nice atmosphere with board games, although the games were a little messy and might be missing a few pieces.“

“These folks were at the Lincoln Square farmer’s market yesterday, and their fare was so enticing my dog stole bread right off of their table. I had one of their onion bagels - delicious and competes easily with Russ & Daughters or H&H bagel in NYC. I will be back, but Olive will have to stay home next time. Photo of the culprit attached below.“

“I’ve been going here now regularly for a year and it’s such a pleasure to have an authentic Jewish Deli here in Wicker/Bucktown area. Phenomenal bagels/bialy, but I really come back regularly for the Reuben. They take pride in their work and like the sandwiched sky high with fresh incredients. Usually one sandwich and a bag of chips makes it 2 meals for me, and the flavor is delicious.“

“This has quickly become my new favorite lunch spot in the city! Sam, the owner, is constantly creating and you can see his passion in this! The bagels, cream cheese, challah, sandwiches, crumb cake, I can go on and on how good this stuff is. He also takes the time to connect with customers which makes the experience even more special. I am so happy I have a new favorite lunch spot to go to!“

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

“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.“

“friendly service and great food“

“Such a wonderful place with authentic Balkan food!
From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel so welcome. The grill was absolutely delicious, the salads were fresh and flavorful, and the kids loved everything. The atmosphere feels just like home — warm, friendly, and relaxed. Highly recommend!“

“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 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.“

“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“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Dank spot!“

“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.“

“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 😍“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 😁“

“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.“

“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“

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