Top 5 Delis in Illinois

7549 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL 60706, United States

“First visit and I had the strawberry shortcake sundae with two scoops. I had strawberry cheesecake and lemon cheesecake ice cream. It was delicious but two scoops was too much got me. They have a variety of options to choose from to satisfy your sweet tooth. The lines get long but move quick. Definitely will be back again.”

6656 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60707, United States

“1st timer, & so excited to be back soon! Steak 💯 Shish-Kabobs 💯 Combo Best fries I've ever had... and the perfect cheeky smirk when asked to switch into a fresh ketchup bottle 🤣 Looking forward to the chili cheese dog! Rich Regards 🍀”

655 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

“I recently dined here and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. The food was truly amazing, and I was particularly impressed by the flavorful meats. The owner proudly mentioned their ranking among the top 100 Mediterranean restaurants in the Midwest, and I wholeheartedly agree that they deserve such recognition. In my opinion, Cedar Place Restaurant is the best Mediterranean restaurant I've tried so far in the Midwest. The delicious flavors and welcoming atmosphere made it a memorable dining experience. Will be back soon for their garlic sauce! Bring cash to avoid the 3.5% credit card fee. Limited Street parking.”

111 IL-1, West Union, IL 62477, United States

“Really excellent small diner that has everything you'd want in that type of establishment. Great service, amazing food,, very high quality, highly recommended for anyone looking for good home cooked meals.”

1000 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, United States

“So cute!! I love the vibes in here. It is so hard to find a place with retro vibes like this. I love how intimate the space is. The food was excellent, the coffee was amazing, such a good find!! I can't wait to come back to try all the pies. And the sodas! I got the matcha almond tea cake, butterscotch pie, the smoked salmon bialy sandwich, and a lavender latte 💙 My friend got the poblano breakfast sandwich with bacon, chocolate shake, and guava cheesecake. They were also very happy with their choices!”

1058 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

“I had heard a lot about this place so I finally made time to stop in. I ordered a blockbuster sub and I enjoyed it. The price was reasonable. I think that from all the hype, I was expecting something really special, but it ended up being just a high-quality sandwich. I still would highly recommend this place for a great sandwich, but don't expect anything life-changing.”

3301 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, United States

“Two hit birthday cakes now, and counting! We’ve tried purple velvet cake (my personal favorite) and strawberry red velvet cake to date, and all party guests were obsessed with the flavor and quality. Definitely worth the price to impress your loved ones and friends :) Can’t wait to pop in and try more flavors by way of cupcakes!”

6708 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631, United States

“Came here about 3 times now. I am new to the neighborhood. Great prices and everything was fresh on my sub, but I did feel as the bread has been a little bit on the hard side each time.”

40 N Williams St Ste. F, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, United States

“The zucchini cake benedict made me love life and want to turn my life around. The pomegranate orange juice was quite pleasant.👏”

131 N 4th St, Quincy, IL 62301, United States

“Pretty average experience. The service was mediocre. Our server never introduced himself and did not really engage with our table well. The house salad presentation was appalling as shown in the picture. The pastas were good but nothing stood out as excellent. The tiramisu dessert was probably the only highlight of the visit. Overall, prices were not terribly expensive which was good but for the quality that is understandable.”

901 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

“One of the best sandwiches you could buy around this area. The staff is very friendly, and the sub comes out fast. Mr. G is a must try!”

1821 S 15th St, Springfield, IL 62703, United States

“I only saw 1 truck driver review so i decided to take PLENTY of photos to post as much info and angles as possible to help the next person. 1st and most importantly ALL STAFF EMPLOYEES ARE AMAZING KIND AND RESPECTFUL SO PLEASE WALK IN AND GIVE THEM THAT FROM THE GET GO! You will definitely get it back. (: GPS brought me in Grand Ave to Taylor to Laurel St ... super thankful for the empty lot across the street as I used it to turn around to go back out the way I came in. Looking at the surrounding area satellite view it did not look promisingly easy to get out if I had not turned around. NOW you will need to borrow some room from the other side of the road to make some turns even with your tandems slid all the way forward. (: So pay attention on your turns. Added plenty of photos for you. You pull forward so your not blocking the opening in the concrete barrier they have built in the back. They will let you know when to open your doors and when to go ahead and turn off your reffer. They are quick took 20 to 30 mins to get unloaded ... they will bring your paperwork out to you once they are done counting and checking the delivery in. SIDE NOTE - They have amazing food. Friday Rib lunch special well worth it. & they have beef sticks they make in house! They are back in a cooler by the meat counter (I BOUGHT Hot Smoked and can never eat just 1) So during your wait for the paperwork you can totally get out of your truck and enjoy the environment your currently surrounded by. Deff old school market feels as many has posted before me. (: ENJOY!”

5357 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, United States

“I have had the polka dot cheesecake and the mango margarita pie twice each and they are devastatingly good. I would kill for the recipes. The polka dot cheesecake has almond flavor to it, delicious. And the mango margarita pie is so smooth and has tajin sprinkled on top which is just… *chefs kiss* Edit: have been back several times! Mango margarita is seasonal, but they do have the polka dot cheesecake always!”

37669 Illinois Rte 59, Lake Villa, IL 60046, United States

“Great burger, hot dog and Italian beef restaurant in our back yard. Great place to go grab a quick bite to bring home or dine in. Food is always good and fast. Staff is always attentive and quick to fill your order. Those guys can move. Good prices on the menu”

1260 N Dearborn St, W Goethe St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States

“So happy to find out that this cafe managed to stay open for so many years. I finally got the chance to come back after over 30 years and was pleasantly surprised that it has retained so much of its charm. It was a great place to feel nostalgic and fall in love with Chicago all over again.”

3115 111th St, Naperville, IL 60564, United States

“I mostly have had a pretty good experience with Caputo’s through the years such as great deli and Italian food choices. But there are a couple disappointing things I will note…quality of the produce is hit or miss, less than fresh, actually droopy celery and carrots have been still out for customers to choose from. And I’ve also encountered expired products still out on shelves. When shopping myself I’ve had to search through expired yogurt and such to find the fresh. I just had an Instacart order delivered yesterday that had a package of cookies that was expired. Yeah the shopper should not have chosen it…but it shouldn’t be left on the shelf to begin with.”

8100 S Roberts Rd, Justice, IL 60458, United States

“Highlander potato pancakes”

1634 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States

“Their muffins are delicious, I bought different flavored ones, just a little upset that the cream cheese muffin was pretty empty in the inside when opened in half, it was still delicious tho, maybe they should add more cream cheese or add more of the bread to it, if I make senses. Overall great flavor and lots of moisture soft muffins !”

1437 W Chicago Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60642, United States

“This is a family-owned small business that serves great Puerto Rican food. They always have fresh food prepared daily and they have different specials and soups everyday. I've been coming here for the past 5 years and it is a real nice gem. Sandra always gives amazing service and it is a pleasure to be there. The decor is very old school with booths and tables which adds to the authenticity of its customers and staff. I highly recommended this place.”

3358 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60657, United States

“A little gem of a restaurant. Very courteous service. The food list is limited, but sufficient. We only wished there were a couple of more vegetarian options. But the two we had - the Bruscheta and Arancini were fantastic. The wine was wonderful also. Definitely would love to go back.”