4 stars only because of the prices. The service is great and food fresh and delicious!

The food is always well-prepared and good. The drive through is easy and quick--the staff is cheerful and helpful. I have to eat gluten free and the various stuffed potatoes are perfect for me. We don't eat inside but it looks clean and bright. For a quick and easy meal, Arthur's is our go-to. read more

Stopped here for quick lunch. Ordered vegetarian sandwich and frozen yogurt. It was delicious. Very friendly service and clean restaurant. Good option for a quick and satisfying meal read more

I've gotten sick from the pasta salad multiple times, it's left out all day and always comes warm. I loved the food but it's suspect of food poisoning, other members of my family have all gotten sick from the same. Tried to get in contact with the store but they didn't answer calls. read more

While I do enjoy the food and quality of ingredients. I feel that it is still too expensive. I will eat there occasionally but it's not a must go to place for me. read more

One of my family's favorite meals whenever we are in the area, hands down! Kiddo likes the Mac & cheese, parents love the sandwiches and pasta veggie salad. Definitely will return again and again! read more

Love Arthur's One of the best around!! When my family comes to visit from Tx, 3rd generation loves it and talks about it as well! THE BEST!!! read more

Excellent fresh sandwiches. Might have to wait whilst they make it up all are made fresh. Ask about desserts!!!!

YUM! I have eaten at the Dixon location before, and hoped this one would be as good. It was. A hint was the line of cars in the drive through. I walked in and ordered a Number 8 sandwich, which has ham, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, along with their usual toppings. A bag of chips (Salt and Vinegar) and a drink, and I was done for less than $10.00. I got the sub sandwich, not the round one. It was well-made, tasted great, and was filling. The server who rang me up was polite and helpful. No issues or worries. I didn't smell anything like cannabis and since I work in a regulated industry, I definitely know what those signs look like. I enjoyed my dinner, and I'll be back. read more

DELIGHTFUL! Perfect. Wouldn't change a thing. Best deli experience in the midwest.

It's ok but I've been overcharged three times out of like 10 trips. When I attempted to get a refund in Rock Falls the staff insisted she didn't need my card to refund. ‍when I ask about .69 per side of mayo they say "sorry we have to." read more

All the charming energy you want from a family-owned business! Arthur's branding is very on point = classic diner vibes with a clean, modern polish. The interior of the restaurant was extremely clean. Currently you can go inside to order food for carry-out, but there's also a drive-thru to help even further with safety and social distancing. I ordered one of their stuffed potatoes, which are big baked potatoes pre-loaded with your choice of toppings. The steamed vegetables in #27 tasted very fresh and it was more filling than I expected. No doubt one of the best local choices for a fresh, wholesome meal on-the-go! read more

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Me and the boyfriend took a day trip out to the Dixon area and always have heard such great things about Arthur's! We finally decided to see what the fuss was about! I got a tiny little ham sandwich which was perfect size for my little self. He got a sub. Very delicious and I regret not trying the soup. There's always next time!! read more

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Overall great visit, lots of space to sit down. The menu has some options. They have soups, sandwiches, salads, open a salad bar, dessert, potato salad, chips, and fountain drinks. I tried their 4 inch sandwich, Italian cuts, with all the works. It was nice and savory, the bread was extremely soft. The dressing was not overpowering and everything tasted nice and fresh. The potato soup was great, nice temperature and just the right amount of flavor. The potato salad was. Nice compliment to the sandwich. Will definitely give them another visit. read more

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The food is good, not happy about being charged 39 cents twice because we purchased a large "the works" sandwich to split so asked for it plain and asked for mayonnaise and peppers on the side . If we had gotten all the available options we were told that it wouldn't have cost any extra but since "they" put them in little containers we were charged 39 cents each . ( these containers do not cost even close to that ). My husband purchased the same almost $12 sandwich and had everything on his but his was 78 cents less . Call me a not so happy customer. read more

The food is good it's not MY favorite but other people love it, they're known for good baked potato's and hot sandwiches. they have good cheese cakes the best one in my opinion is there Oreo cheese cake. they have good ice cream and a lot of toppings. The service is great, very nice people. The inside is beautiful and very clean read more

The food is OK. It's the better of the fast food out here. The sandwiches are alright. The work of art is the best one. The baked potatoes are descent. The sides..well, they are the worst thing about this place. The potato salad is bland, and it tastes like potato mixed with mayo only. The mac and cheese is a watery cheese sauce with pasta, and the potato soup was broken and watery as well. The frozen yogurt is pretty good. It looks like they make their own waffle cones in-house. It's a hit and miss menu here until they sink your battleship. read more

Phenomenal sandwiches and the half potato soup/half cheese is amazing!!! My neice enjoyed her sandwich and I really loved the works. read more

Arthur's Garden Deli - Ham n cheese for the kids and the works with half potao/cheese soup. Amazing!!! Nice fresh bread too! - Delis Near Me - Sterling, Illinois

I was excited to try a new sandwich place after driving to Sterling for the antique shop. When I asked if either of the bread options had dairy in it, the clerk said, "We don't cater to special diets here." I said, "A lot of white breads don't have dairy..." and she flat out refused to check and told me I could order a sandwich without bread. Not that it matters, but not having dairy isn't a dietary preference nor can I take a pill to allow me to eat it, so I wasn't asking them to cater to my whims. I just asked them to look at a label. The unwillingness to do so was rude and frankly hurtful (though I'm kind of sensitive about the way not being able to eat dairy excludes me from some things). I can't comment on the quality of the food, of course, because I couldn't eat it! read more

Delicious sandwich, soap, pasta salad, and potato!! Would recommend! Kind workers !!

Healthy and better for your family than greasy fast food! Sandwiches are always fresh and made just right.

I am beyond sick with this establishment. I used to come here weekly or have my wife stop by for a number 4 or 2 for the past year or so. I have smelt cannabis twice since coming here with my wife. Some of the workers are incredibly rude. I haven't read too many bad reviews but I have spoke to people locally in the town and they agree with me. This establishment has gone downhill the past year or so. Workers smoke cannabis inside of the building. I have now over 6 videos of a worker whom I have read a review about on this same app smoking cannabis inside of the facility. I am a retired health inspector and this would not fly. My 14 year old sons girlfriend has shown me multiple videos of this girl smoking inside of the building. She took a video herself once when her and my son were there and there was an unsmoked 'blunt' casually sitting in the bathroom. A blunt is tobacco leaf rolled with cannabis. There was also a bag of white rock stuff. My sons girlfriend is a sweet girl and didn't even have a clue what it was. For the sake of that, I will not further describe it in the event which she should read this. The bag was in a plastic ziplock gallon sized. I have the video but I am not going to post it. This same girl has posted her login codes to whatever system they use to sign in to see how many hours she has worked etc. Beyond unprofessional and also not safe. Anyone can see this stuff. It is on her Snapchat (an application for iPhones and iPads and androids, free on the App Store) story. There are families who come here. I wouldn't want my 5 year old niece trying to grab drugs off of the counter while her mom goes to the bathroom. For content I would not like my children seeing I am not going to post the other videos I have of this girl. I see a review made a month ago or so about I believe the same girl. Long skinny red hair girl in her early 20s. I will find out her full name if possible. If you see this review, I agree with you and believe it is unprofessional and unsafe. She has also posted photos making fun of law enforcement when the people who PROTECT this town stop by for food. I have videos of a lot of things she has posted on her online accounts thanks to my son and his girlfriend. She says she is not close with this girl at all but the 'Tortilinni' girl added her on Snapchat. Making fun of police doing their job and simply trying to enjoy a meal on their break, shame on you. Saying you're going to spit and 'hake loogies' into someone's food? What in the world? Who raised you? read more

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Many locals love Arthur's Garden Deli. It was the original sub sandwich with gourmet accoutrements. The sandwiches are of great quality and built to order. They have great sides that you can't get at the typical sub shop chain (Subway now exists in the area), typically introducing brands locals have never heard of (soda's, chips, desserts) and I think that helps in its appeal. You can go here with just about anyone and all will find something to fill the void - soup, salad, sandwich, loaded baked potato, etc. Good stuff, if a bit overpriced by the time you add in all the sides. Always hopping as the locals love it. I usually eat here at least once during my visits. It is a good place to grab lunch, has something to please everyone, is clean and conveniently located. read more

I stop here for the #7 every time I'm in town. The only downside is they're closed on Sundays which is commendable to ownership. What sets this place apart for me is the super soft bread and sauces that are added for a unique flavor! read more

Arthur's Garden Deli - This is the #7! Turkey, Cheddar and Bacon. My favorite! - Delis Near Me - Sterling, Illinois

Predictable, but that's not a bad thing. It's nice to be able to count on a place like this when you're visiting from out of town. Food and service is very good. Good selection of sandwiches, soups, chili, salads, salad bar. Don't forget the cheesecake or frozen yogurt! Friendly service and clean atmosphere. read more

Arthur's Garden Deli - Chicken Noodle soup and Turkey Cheddar sandwiches (smalls shown). - Delis Near Me - Sterling, Illinois

If you live out in the Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon area- Arthur's is a way of life. Arthur's is a deli that is so good- I live in Chicago now- and can't find any deli to take it's place. For starters- the bread the make the sandwiches on is delicious, slightly sweat, and do soft. There are many variations of sandwich, cheeses, condiments, etc. They offer salads (green and past and potato), soups, fruit bowls, salad bar, desserts, frozen yogurts and toppings, baked potatoes with toppings. All restaurants have dining rooms, and drive thrus, no delivery. It will cost you more than Subway, but it's 1million times better!!! read more

Stopped here for a sandwich while in town. DELICIOUS! My favorite part of the sandwich was easily the bread. I had the #4 which is turkey and cheddar. I could only eat half of it bc it was so filling! I can't wait to be back in Sterling to have it again! read more

The food is pretty decent but the drive thru service is hit or miss. Our last visit to pick up food after the football game, we were greeted with the enthusiasm of looking forward to a root canal. read more

I grew up nearby Arthur's and my family and I have been eating here since their doors opened. In fact, I am almost certain that my family has given more money to Arthur's than to any other restaurant. I moved away a few years ago and have since lived in Los Angeles, California and Portland, Oregon, two cities that are renowned for their food. As a sandwich-guy, I have tried many of LA and PDX's best sandwich shops, and I can proudly state that nobody does it like Arthur's. In fact, out of the very few things I miss about living in Northwestern Illinois is eating at Arthur's. And it's not just a nostalgia thing for me either. Arthur's really does, dare I say it?... yes..., have some of the best sandwiches in the country. The soft bread, the thinly sliced lettuce, the quality cuts of meat and cheese they use, the fresh toppings... I've never had anything quite like it no matter how hard I look. And although Portland's renowned Bunk Sandwiches has mouthwatering menu items such as, for example, the Korean Pork Shoulder sandwich (with house kimchi, cilantro, chili mayo, and lime), I still find myself longing for a good old fashioned Arthur's #1. Arthur's also has amazing chili. Their soups are fantastic too, but I had at least a decade-long love affair with Arthur's chili throughout my youth. Get it with cheese and onion on top. Oh, and their employees are typically among the friendliest there are. Always kind. With as many times as I've eaten at Arthur's, with as much money my family has spent there over the years, with as much longing I still feel for their food, I have to say that I feel a sort of love for Arthur's Garden Deli. I will continue to search Portland high and low for a sandwich that I like just as much as Arthur's, but I don't know if that day will ever come. But one thing is for sure: I haven't been home to Ogle county Illinois in over 3 years, but the moment I do, I will make a B-line for Arthur's and gorge myself on their chili and sandwiches. read more

Pros: Fresh, good food. Cons: Service- you get what you pay for The non-thinking generation. Paid $10 for one trip to the salad bar and a drink-place was really busy, no place for handicapped woman that arrived after me to sit-so I decided I could head to an appointment I had a few mins early & gave up my table. I asked for a lid for my salad-nope. Apparently, I was trying to rip them off. Lol, did they really need that salad more than I did? read more

This place has gone downhill. Food is expensive. My sister got the small sandwiches and we were like WHERE'S THE BEEF... literally two small pieces of shaved meat... This place will close down soon if they keep serving expensive lettuce sandwiches... read more

So this place is super simple and I think that is just why I like it so much. You get a good sandwich, throw in some soup if you'd like and grab a seat. This place is quick and easy for lunch and I personally love meeting up with a friend or even a group here. As opposed to other restaurants where it's loud and you can't actually talk to the person you're with, this place is just perfect for that. P.S. they have frozen yogurt here and you can choose from quite the variety of toppings! I definitely approve! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Living 13 hours away means I don't get to savor it enough - The #2 that I got this last time was delicious. The bread is amazingly warm, not soggy, not toasted; the ingredients, I don't know how they do it! I can literally taste all of the ingredients- the two different kinds of cheese, the two different types of meat, the pickles-lettuce-tomates-onions and the Dijon mustard. But don't forget to finish it off with frozen yogurt in their freshly made waffle cones with sprinkle/crackles!! read more

This place is so awesome and now they have macaroni and cheese bring your kids eat the cheese

Got a "potato" for lunch with cauliflower and broccoli. After I pushed the vegetables off to the side and all the cheese whiz off, there the was maybe a 1/4 of a potato there. I paid $5.25 for a potato and get cheese whiz and a few vegetables. For that price I will like a whole potato. My friend got a Braunschweiger sandwich and there was only a half a slice of Braunschweiger. Come on, at least give us a slice. Will not return there. read more

We lived in Sterling from 1984 to 2007. I haven't been back since 2008. I can't tell you how many times I've wished I could get (or make) one of the Wolber"s wonderful chicken salad sandwiches. Our whole family always enjoyed any visit to Arthur's. Wish Denver had one - there are definitely a few good delis here. Heidi's is good, but nobody has that great chicken salad. Nobody. Hmmmm....wonder if Scott would send us the recipe ;o) read more

The sandwiches were quite good. The decor at Arthur's seems like it came right out of the 70's and not in a great way. The salad bar was kind of anemic. I think it would be ok for take out, but I'd likely not come back for dine in anytime soon. YMMV. read more

Seriously if you are driving through or hungry in the area this is the place to go for lunch. Super simple, fantastic sandwiches and very reasonably priced. I run from McHenry to Quad Cities for work sometimes and was lucky enough to pick this over Arby's for food. I got the #1 which was very very good. Chips were Cape Cod, and soda for 10 bucks or so. They do have a drive through which is what I did. I will be back every time I am in the area for lunch. read more

This place never disappoints. But the service could be slow at times. overall the food you get for the price is outstanding. And they have the best hot & sweet mustard I have ever tasted. Wish I could find out where to buy it because I always order extra on my sandwich. read more

They really messed up my order. I asked for a #6 sub with everything and the lady took 30 seconds to respond "#6 with everything?" I replied yes and when I got my sandwich it had the meat and cheese but only banana peppers. The lady seemed to hate her job and decided to take it out on me I guess. If possible, go to the Dixon Arthur's, they're much better. read more