Delis near River Forest

“Great store. All the frozen and canned items are wonderful, the bread is fresh, they will cut various meats and cheeses fresh. The people running it are friendly and kind. I really enjoy smaller delis like this, it just makes shopping so much more pleasant.“

“Buy everything from them!! The ravioli is next level quality, the store is clean as ever! Fast service. One issue is they pre make the sandwiches and sometimes the bread is chewy instead of soft. One downfall that needs to be fixed. Other that the sauces are houaemade and you can't compared to anything bought in regular grocery stores.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Stopped by for lunch today and really enjoyed our experience! Super cute & clean deli. We had the classic Italian & Hot pepperoni subs which were both great. Ended up picking up some cookies to take into work. We will definitely be back!“

“This deli is in the first floor of a large office building. It's not difficult to find. Once you enter the building just follow your nose. I've tried few of the sandwiches and have not been disappointed by the taste and quality of the deli sandwiches. The owner(s) are personable and take pride in their business.“

“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!“

“Cute little Jewish deli, situated on a quaint street in OP, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the establishment super clean. All of your favorite deli classics. Had the New York breakfast Sandi on a plain bagel, the sausage was extremely flavorful, also ordered the turkey and avocado which was very good. My only beef is that for the amount of food the prices are pretty steep. Spent $30 on two bagel sandwiches.“

“I do love the Alpine shop in Elmwood Park, but I have to say I like this location much better. A very friendly staff & a few tables for outdoor eating. Don't get me wrong the staff is friendly at Elmwood Park but they have so much going on that a few times our orders were messed up. So, I think I will stick with the Westchester location. Alot of parking too which is a Big Plus. The sandwiches are very fresh. Delicious as well! The cookies look very good too & next time I will add that & even a packaged brownie to our order. I never knew this location existed until we took a trip to the Queen of Heaven Cemetery. My Husband & I wanted to eat lunch first. We were shocked to find out Alpine is in Westchester for 7 years!! I am very happy we found out! The best subs around!! I had turkey with cheddar cheese & Gerry had The Alpine.“

“Minelli's was terrific.!!!The sandwiches were exceptional.!!!The service was awesome.!!!And the cookies are out of this world.!!!Everything I bought for the memorial service from Minelli's was perfect for the occasion, and the sandwiches received so many compliments !! Simply perfect!!Vegetarian options: I am not a vegetarian. However, I did notice vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibility: Easy in and out... no problems!!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Co-workers wanted to meet up for lunch and I am so glad they choose this place. They have some table and chairs inside, but it can be a tight fit during the lunch rush. The employees are helpful, and the place looked very clean. The menu has a lot of options, and I was happily surprised they have gluten free bread which was the best gluten free bread I have ever had a sandwich on. The contents on the sandwich were flavorful and you could tell they were fresh. It came with a side salad which had a great dressing on it. Overall, the meal was worth the price, and I would recommend trying them out yourself. I did spot a homemade galeto selection, but didn't indulge on this first trip, but I may need to check that out and report back in the future.“

“The best place for Serbian meat in the Chicagoland area. I've been coming here for as long as I can remember, so I may be a bit biased, but I've yet to find a place that'll beat it! Zoran has always been very knowledgeable and courteous. I've been telling everyone I know to pay him a visit and I'm telling you the same!“

“I gave it four star over three because I like getting breakfast from here as it is super convenient. Although the eggs on the sandwich is some sort of egg patty (on bagel $3.16). I then usually default to chili for lunch---jumbo chili is $3.96. The flatbreads are decent and salads are pretty good. The other reason this gets four stars is that the folks that work down there are great!“

“Great Italian subs and bocconcini (mozzarella balls). Lezza Italian ice is very good. And the chicken parmesan on a bed of mostaccioli is fantastic. It's also one of the few Italian sub shops in the area that will deliver through Uber eats.“

“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 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.“

“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 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!“

“Love this place!! So many wonderful soups, salads and sandwiches for a sit down lunch, and then frozen meals to take home. Try the iced tea! It doesn't need any fixings because it's delicious as it is. Its interior is bright and cheerful. Friendly service! Lots of gluten free and vegetarian selections!“

“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.“

“4 star rating 9/4/2022Great food without the huge crowds. I think they cater food alot Gerry & I are Polish but do not speak it. Our parents never taught us & it is kind of hard to learn now in our 60's. We love the homemade foods & other store items. Parking is on the side of the building. I love the homemade dumplings but today they did not have them! I lost my voice on a temp basis & just wanted some comfort soft foods. I would have given 5 stars if they had the basics like the dumplings in the fresh hot foods. Cute place. I think we spoke to the new owner who took over some time ago. We are treated real good. Noone is ever rude to us. I will add that if you are Polish or not, no one should act rude to you. Speak to the owner.“

“Kendall greeted me at th3 door to acknowledge I came in. I told her I wanted a bone in ham. What were my options. 8 pounds was I interested in? I said maybe seven or eight pounds. She went into the refrigerator more than once to show me the size of the ham and the Turkey breast and I appreciate that. I like to see the shape to see how small or big it is, so I can see if it would feed my family. I appreciate all the hard work. I was amazed on how much knowledge she had of the honey baked ham store, plus how much temperature to put in the oven, and how to serve it. I was like wow, and she gave me a piece of paper. That also has information on how to cook and serve ham and turkey. I also noticed that she was always smiling. She really loves her job, She was friendly and polite. I appreciate all that That definitely would encourage me to come back. This was my first time ever coming and she made it very pleasant. Thank you soon much.“

“After Vesecky (bakery) in Berwyn closed several months ago, preceeded by the loss of Bohemian Crystal (restaurant) about a year earlier; we thought it was no longer worth the 3+ hr drive up to the Chicago suburbs to satisfy our Czech food cravings. We were wrong; as finding this little gem was such a fortunate happenstance. The cream of mushroom soap is wonderful, the breaded pork tenderloin excellent, the strudel addictive, the kolacky tasty, etc etc etc... And; they have jaternice, cream sausage, head cheese, etc. all of which is virtually non-existent in mid-north Indiana. This is the type of east-European ethnic deli/eatery that is becoming harder and harder to find; thank goodness we spotted it. If one enjoys Czech cuisine, this is a "must" visit.“

“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.“

“this is a great place to eat and Vinny is an amazing guy very friendly“

“Wish there was one in every neighborhood. Worth it to go there. Great people.“

“A good place to get a sandwich, great food, but the last time I came in their employee Marisol had visible scabs leaking and oozing through her long sleeve shirt, and she handled the food at one point. I just found it unsanitary, the smell coming from her arms left me with an uneasy feeling, but the food was still good nonetheless and everyone but her seemed fine.“

“Looking for a quality meal in a mall food court is challenging. Halsted Street Deli had friendly service. We sampled the chicken noodle soup and found it tasty but not overly salty. It tasted like they made it there not from a can. The panninis were satisfying. We ate it in the food court and they were crunchy, not sure if they would stay that way.“