What is your favorite Deli in the Chicagoland area?

I used to like the Dill Pickle downtown, though that was more of a restaurant, but had good sandwiches.

I like those Italian delis out by Oak Park, with the olives and prosciutto and parmesan wheels. Again, Meyer's on North Lincoln is great, and what about that Jewish deli across from Treasure Island? they have good Reubens...

Another good deli IMO, Max & Benny’s in Northbrook.

The Grandpa’s Special, half corned beef, half pastrami with chopped chicken liver served on rye, is a terrific sandwich.

http://maxandbennys.com/

Another good corned beef sandwich is Kaufman’s in Skokie. The downside IMO is it is small sandwich for the price. The upside are the usually very fresh bagels due to their bakery on premise. I REALLY like the chopped chiken liver at Kaufman's, some of the best in the area.

Kaufman’s Bagel and Deli
4905 Dempster, Skokie
(847) 677-9880
Everyday 7am-8pm

Due to open in late March, the 6,000 sq foot Eleven City Diner aims to to it all.

Plans to be open almost all night for those late night bites. A soda jerk for the family. Also a coffee barista.

The interior conceived by Art Minor of Playboy Club fame.

Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash Ave
312.212.1112

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#1 Manny's Deli @ Jefferson/Roosevelt - - best all around for sandwiches and other meals

#2 Perry's Deli near Wacker/Lake has great sandwiches if you don't have time for Manny's

#1 Manny's Deli @ Jefferson/Roosevelt - - best all around for sandwiches and other meals

#2 Perry's Deli near Wacker/Lake has great sandwiches if you don't have time for Manny's

I never quite understood the fascination with Manny's, but then I have never been impressed with food that sits in a steamtable. However, a lot of people love it, so what do I know? And I would go there in a New York minute if invited there by my good bud, g_leyser!

Perry's has good sandwiches. However, I can make MUCH better potato salad, cole slaw and macaroni salad than they serve - IIRC, you get a choice with your sandwich and they are bad, bad, bad. :td: Get a bag of chips.

#1 Manny's Deli @ Jefferson/Roosevelt - - best all around for sandwiches and other meals

#2 Perry's Deli near Wacker/Lake has great sandwiches if you don't have time for Manny's

I've never seen the fascination with Perry's myself either. Some interesting concepts that sound good in theory, but not particularly good in actuality.

I never quite understood the fascination with Manny's...Perry's has good sandwiches. However, I can make MUCH better potato salad, cole slaw and macaroni salad than they serve...
To me, part of the draw of Manny's is the overall scene as much as the food.

Wrt Perry's, I'll concede those salads are underwhelming. At least you won't go hungry with the sandwich size!

I liked the attempt at a cult of personality with Perry, and the lunchtime quizzes for those standing in line. But, for a place that spent so much energy designing sandwiches to look enormous and inviting, I never ate anything so tasteless.

I write the previous based on a thought that when I went by there recently it wasn't there -- can anyone confirm? If not, I'll be there Monday and take a look.

It's almost blasphemous to say it in the same breathe, but Manny's is a world better. I don't know if it would really stand up to what I know they've historically had in NY, but the beauty of the Manny's steamtable is really the pace at which food moves off of it. I doubt 'fresh' is the right word, but you can generally eat something steaming hot i.e. just cooked, etc. And the pastrami and corned beef are solid. As much as I've always loved the Northside places others have mentioned, they can't stand up to Manny's.

I liked the attempt at a cult of personality with Perry, and the lunchtime quizzes for those standing in line. But, for a place that spent so much energy designing sandwiches to look enormous and inviting, I never ate anything so tasteless.

I write the previous based on a thought that when I went by there recently it wasn't there -- can anyone confirm? If not, I'll be there Monday and take a look.

It's almost blasphemous to say it in the same breathe, but Manny's is a world better. I don't know if it would really stand up to what I know they've historically had in NY, but the beauty of the Manny's steamtable is really the pace at which food moves off of it. I doubt 'fresh' is the right word, but you can generally eat something steaming hot i.e. just cooked, etc. And the pastrami and corned beef are solid. As much as I've always loved the Northside places others have mentioned, they can't stand up to Manny's.

Perry's is there!

It's been a couple years since I've worked downtown so I've forgotten the name of the place but it is North of Madison on Franklin on the East side of the street - near Harold's Chicken. It's a deli run by Asians and though it doesn't have the personality of a Perry's, it does a good job.

BTW, has anyone won a free sandwhich at Perry's by correctly answering a quiz question?

It's been a couple years since I've worked downtown so I've forgotten the name of the place but it is North of Madison on Franklin on the East side of the street - near Harold's Chicken. It's a deli run by Asians and though it doesn't have the personality of a Perry's, it does a good job.

BTW, has anyone won a free sandwhich at Perry's by correctly answering a quiz question?It's been a long time....I know I answered one once, but I don't think I got a whole sandwich (?)

It's been a long time....I know I answered one once, but I don't think I got a whole sandwich (?)

The first time I went there, my co-worker and I just started blurting out answers after some guy (Perry?) asked a question out loud. I didn't realize that there was a proper way of answering the question and we almost got kicked out. Needless to say, the guy withdrew the offer for a free sandwhich and said there would be no more questions for the day due to the two idiots in the back. We got nasty looks the whole time we were there. :D

Due to open in late March, the 6,000 sq foot Eleven City Diner aims to to it all.

Plans to be open almost all night for those late night bites. A soda jerk for the family. Also a coffee barista.

The interior conceived by Art Minor of Playboy Club fame.

Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash Ave
312.212.1112

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Just had lunch at Eleven City Diner. Had a sandwich of both corned beef and pastrami.

This is for sure my new favorite pastrami in Chicago but still not as good as Katz's in NYC.

Corned beef was decent but nothing special, although much better than what most restaurants serve.

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I really like Frances's. Great turkey Reuben and latkes!

Original Frances' Deli
2552 N. Clark St.
773-248-4580

I have always liked Manny's. The corned beef is the genuine article, and a meat knish with gravy is an artery-clogging good time.

The Bagel in Skokie is OK in my book because you can get a tongue sandwich (my favorite). You aren't a real Jewish deli unless you serve tongue. Half sour pickles on the side, and I'm good to go.

Another good deli IMO, Max & Benny’s in Northbrook.

The Grandpa’s Special, half corned beef, half pastrami with chopped chicken liver served on rye, is a terrific sandwich.

http://maxandbennys.com/

Another good deli IMO, Max & Benny’s in Northbrook.

The Grandpa’s Special, half corned beef, half pastrami with chopped chicken liver served on rye, is a terrific sandwich.

http://maxandbennys.com/

It's between the AMC theatres and the Walgreens.

It's between the AMC theatres and the Walgreens.

That Max & Bennys has closed permanently. It officially closed nearly two months ago.

I've had a couple of good sandwiches at:

JB's Deli
5501 N Clark St
( in Gordono's Pharmacy)

It is small but I liked the food better than Manny's and that place across from Treasure Island on Broadway.

Any thoughts on Perry's on Franklin? I like the cell free zone. He kicks you out if it rings or he sees you talking on it. Kind of like the soup nazi - no sandwich for you! Definitely not a place for Flyertalkers, who find cellphones almost as important as airplanes. :D

That Max & Bennys has closed permanently. It officially closed nearly two months ago.

Aw, that's sad. That area could have really used a good relatively non chain restaurant. It seems like it just opened at the beginning of the year.

Aw, that's sad. That area could have really used a good relatively non chain restaurant. It seems like it just opened at the beginning of the year.I take it the one that closed is NOT the one on Waukegan? (I'm not sure where you (the royal) are talking about?

The sandwiches at Jerry's Sandwiches were voted one of the 100 Best Things We Ate (& Drank) This Year by Time Out Chicago magazine.

Jerry's Sandwiches
1045 W Madison St (Cross Street: Carpenter Street)
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 563-1008

I've never been, has anyone else?

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Where do I get a good and fresh salt bagel around here? One can only survive so long on poppy seed.

Death to impostor bagel types such as "blueberry":mad:

Where do I get a good and fresh salt bagel around here? One can only survive so long on poppy seed.

Death to impostor bagel types such as "blueberry":mad:

More annoying to me are "Wonder bread" bagels - that is, bagels that are nothing but a soft roll with a hole in the middle. It hard to get a proper bagel (i.e., boiled, then baked) anywhere around here anymore. You might try The Bagel, 3107 N. Broadway. Otherwise, you may have to schlep to Skokie! :)

I've been lucky enough to have friends bring me bagels from Montreal twice in the last few months! ^

Morry's Deli
5500 S Cornell Ave at South 55th Street
Chicago, IL 60637

Famous as spot where Meg Ryan had her famous scene in "When Harry Met Sally."

Famous in general among UofC alumni.

Jayson

The sandwiches at Jerry's Sandwiches were voted one of the 100 Best Things We Ate (& Drank) This Year by Time Out Chicago magazine.

Jerry's Sandwiches
1045 W Madison St (Cross Street: Carpenter Street)
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 563-1008

I've never been, has anyone else?

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No, and it's about two blocks from where I now live. I'll have to give it a try.

Morry's Deli
5500 S Cornell Ave at South 55th Street
Chicago, IL 60637

Famous as spot where Meg Ryan had her famous scene in "When Harry Met Sally."

Famous in general among UofC alumni.

Jayson

The deli scene in "When Harry met Sally" was at Katz's in NYC, not Morry's.

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Jerry's -- that you must! $7.50 for anything on the menu, with something like 40 options. I can never manage to get my sandwiches 100% right, but sometimes it's hard to resist adding chipotle chutney just because you can.

It's also a bit of a hike from the Loop, sadly.

The deli scene in "When Harry met Sally" was at Katz's in NYC, not Morry's.

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There was a movie filmed at the late, great Belden Deli, however. But I can't remember what it was.

Ashkenaz Jewish Style Deli

12 E Cedar St
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 944-5006

This is the real deal, gang. Better than Corky & Lenny's in Shaker Heights, Ohio and I didn't think that was possible. Absolutely wonderful. If you leave hungry it's your own damn fault.

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What about the Evanston / Skokie area? looking for take out.

Ashkenaz Jewish Style Deli

12 E Cedar St
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 944-5006

This is the real deal, gang. Better than Corky & Lenny's in Shaker Heights, Ohio and I didn't think that was possible. Absolutely wonderful. If you leave hungry it's your own damn fault.

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Ashkenaz descends from the deli of the same name originally located on Morse Avenue in Rogers Park, just West of the L station, back when Rogers Park was a very heavily Jewish area. The original was a huge place that was one of the centers of social activity in Rogers Park. There were several competitors on Morse, but Ashkenaz was by far the most popular.

Don't know how much of the old has carried over to the "new" place downtown.

What about the Evanston / Skokie area? looking for take out.

from earlier in this thread....

Kaufman’s Bagel and Deli
4905 Dempster, Skokie
(847) 677-9880
Everyday 7am-8pm

Chaim's Kosher Bakery and Deli
(847) 675-1005
www.chaimskosher.com
4956-60 Dempster St
Skokie, IL

My favorite corned beef take out in Chicago is
Romanian Kosher Sausage Company
(773) 761-4141
7200 N Clark St
Chicago, IL
not open on Saturday (of course)

Romanian also has what they call a Romanian pastrami made from a flat, VERY garlicky good.

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Jerry's -- that you must! $7.50 for anything on the menu, with something like 40 options. I can never manage to get my sandwiches 100% right, but sometimes it's hard to resist adding chipotle chutney just because you can.

It's also a bit of a hike from the Loop, sadly.

Actually, the menu has Jerry's 100. However, they will make any sandwich you want in any combination you can think of for that same price, with a side. I went there for the first time today as it is just two blocks from my home. And this isn't your usual Subway crap meat. They have actual slices of roast chicken, roast salmon, etc. It was very good and I loved the chipotle chutney! It is a small place, but it has a large table right in the center just the right size for a Flyertalk luncheon and no further than Flat Top Grill. :)

Again, as SW reported earlier, it is one of the 100 Best Things We Ate in 2006 from Time Out Chicago.

Pickles To Pastrami

It is at 4415 W Harrison in Hillside, IL

It is inside the Highpoint Plaza Office Building. They server premium Boar's Head meats and cheeses along with great soups and a salad bar. Daily specials also available

Where do I get a good and fresh salt bagel around here? One can only survive so long on poppy seed.

Death to impostor bagel types such as "blueberry

I love New York Bagels & Bialys. They have a few locations:

4714 W Touhy Ave
(between Keating Ave & Kilpatrick Ave)
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 677-9388

3556 Dempster St
(between Central Park Ave & Drake Ave)
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-9388

The sandwiches at Jerry's Sandwiches were voted one of the 100 Best Things We Ate (& Drank) This Year by Time Out Chicago magazine.

Jerry's Sandwiches
1045 W Madison St (Cross Street: Carpenter Street)
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 563-1008

I've never been, has anyone else?

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Anyone up for going to Jerry's on Thursday April 19th, say 11:30am ?

Jerry's Sandwiches
1045 W Madison St (Cross Street: Carpenter Street)
Chicago, IL 60607


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Anyone up for going to Jerry's on Thursday April 19th, say 11:30am ?

Jerry's Sandwiches
1045 W Madison St (Cross Street: Carpenter Street)
Chicago, IL 60607


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I am.

I am.
good^ , I just posted a thread in Community Buzz, details http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=681621

Jerry's -- that you must! $7.50 for anything on the menu, with something like 40 options. I can never manage to get my sandwiches 100% right, but sometimes it's hard to resist adding chipotle chutney just because you can.

The sandwiches were sure tasty today ^ ^

I had the "Diego A" sandwich which is: Steak, avocado, cilantro, cheddar, chipotle chutney, adobo sauce and chose the yummy chewy pretzel roll for the bread. Excellent.

I'd describe the steak at Jerry's as if you had a piece of leftover steak at home, sliced it up for a sandwich (so it's the real thing) but the great thing about Jerry's as opposed to being at one's home is Jerry's has a TON of toppings, condiments and bread choices. My mind was spinning with the combinations. the other sandwiches looked good as well.

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My vote is with Manny's because of the taste of the sandwiches and the potato pancakes.

Jerry's -- that you must! $7.50 for anything on the menu, with something like 40 options. I can never manage to get my sandwiches 100% right, but sometimes it's hard to resist adding chipotle chutney just because you can.

It's also a bit of a hike from the Loop, sadly.

I've been a big fan of Jerry's since I found out about it. Imagine my surprise when I ordered my favorite sandwich and a homemade cookie (they looked particularly good today) to go, expecting to pay $9.00 and the price was $10.25! If I had stayed in and had a drink, I'd have paid at least $11.75. That's a little steep for a sandwich at a place where you stand in line to order. Granted the sandwiches are great, and you get an unmemorable small side, but the new $8.75 price has to qualify as a rip off when you can get virtually any sandwich and home-made chips next door at Beer Bistro for less (and even a $2 burger on Tuesdays) and get waited on and watch sports on HD on several screens. It's not like the $7.50 previous price was exactly a deal.

My at least once a week business is no más. :(

IMHO, Manny's is #1 in the city!

I've been a big fan of Jerry's since I found out about it. Imagine my surprise when I ordered my favorite sandwich and a homemade cookie (they looked particularly good today) to go, expecting to pay $9.00 and the price was $10.25! If I had stayed in and had a drink, I'd have paid at least $11.75. That's a little steep for a sandwich at a place where you stand in line to order. Granted the sandwiches are great, and you get an unmemorable small side, but the new $8.75 price has to qualify as a rip off when you can get virtually any sandwich and home-made chips next door at Beer Bistro for less (and even a $2 burger on Tuesdays) and get waited on and watch sports on HD on several screens. It's not like the $7.50 previous price was exactly a deal.

My at least once a week business is no más. :(

sorry to hear about Jerry's price increase.

perhaps it is time to try the various pizza places you had wanted to try@:-)

from earlier in this thread....

Kaufman’s Bagel and Deli
4905 Dempster, Skokie
(847) 677-9880
Everyday 7am-8pm

Chaim's Kosher Bakery and Deli
(847) 675-1005
www.chaimskosher.com
4956-60 Dempster St
Skokie, IL

My favorite corned beef take out in Chicago is
Romanian Kosher Sausage Company
(773) 761-4141
7200 N Clark St
Chicago, IL
not open on Saturday (of course)

Romanian also has what they call a Romanian pastrami made from a flat, VERY garlicky good.

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The best Kosher Deli (not kosher style) is Kens Diner on W Dempster in Skokie and they use Romanian meats mostly so do ask before ordering, if they tell you what you ordered isnt Romanian then ask what they have that is and get something off of that list.

I've been a big fan of Jerry's since I found out about it. Imagine my surprise when I ordered my favorite sandwich and a homemade cookie (they looked particularly good today) to go, expecting to pay $9.00 and the price was $10.25! If I had stayed in and had a drink, I'd have paid at least $11.75. That's a little steep for a sandwich at a place where you stand in line to order. Granted the sandwiches are great, and you get an unmemorable small side, but the new $8.75 price has to qualify as a rip off when you can get virtually any sandwich and home-made chips next door at Beer Bistro for less (and even a $2 burger on Tuesdays) and get waited on and watch sports on HD on several screens. It's not like the $7.50 previous price was exactly a deal.

My at least once a week business is no más. :(

sorry to hear about Jerry's price increase.


Stopped into Jerry's today. Got my usual - AndyZ to go - just the sandwich, no extras, no drink. The price, including tax, was $11.55! I was stunned. The cashier was apologetic when I asked for confirmation on the price. "Sorry, we're having another price adjustment." I think this place, good as it is, can now officially classified as a rip off! :td:

Any in the far west 'burbs? I'm assuming not but I'd be happy to be surprised.

A good deli provides an exception to my "no meat" thing.

I do try to hit Manny's about every other time I make it to the big city.

Any in the far west 'burbs?

Give this place Schamltz (http://www.schmaltzdeli.com) in Naperville (Naper/Ogden) a try. Vigorously endorsed by my barber.

PS
Obama went to Manny's today (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081121/ap_on_el_pr/obama_1). Per the article, he mentions he got corned beef. Several times.

Manny's Deli - hands down

Manny's Deli - hands down

again ? (see post #46) Do you work for Manny's ?

Any in the far west 'burbs? I'm assuming not but I'd be happy to be surprised.
Give this place Schamltz (http://www.schmaltzdeli.com) in Naperville (Naper/Ogden) a try. Vigorously endorsed by my barber.

Tell your barber he was right.
Recently the mother of a Jewish buddy of mine passed away, she lived in Naperville, at the condolence meal/gettogether after the funeral, Schmaltz deli products were served, pastrami, corned beef, ruggelah, chopped chicken liver. Great stuff, got the big thumbs up from the contingent of NYC Jews (tough deli crowd) who were dining like there was no tomorrow.

again ? (see post #46) Do you work for Manny's ?Well, it is Chicago. Aren't multiple votes the norm? ;)