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    Burt's Deli

    4.7 (298 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Divey
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Corn Beef
    Betsy M.

    This little neighborhood gem is 5 stars on every turn. They have been serving up gold standard corned beef and pastrami sandwiches since 1975 when Burt opened the place, which is now run by his son. As someone who is not a fan of pastrami or corned beef , I went in thinking I was going to do a Turkey breast sandwich. Nope! The owner encouraged me to taste their corned beef and it was love at first bite. My friend and I split a sandwich and it was truly Chefs kiss! The service was top tier and warmth and friendliness and they make you feel like you've stopped in to visit with family for a bite.

    Susan S.

    Love this place have the yummy . Fresh mustard, and Swiss on rye bread. So good. Excellent service, get there for lunch Ralph is awesome .

    The Yummy! Corned Beef, pastrami, cheese, mustard on fresh rye...
    Harel M.

    We continue to absolutely love Burt's. The family is always warm and welcoming, everything is just perfect, great smooth and not too salty lox, fresh breads daily, they pile the meat up high and if you are lucky, you may get some free samples, while you wait :) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Just a great, NYC deli in the North Suburbs and the one of my overall top places in the region.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Absolute must have for us every few weeks. Wishing you many more years of success!

    The yummie
    Jeff M.

    The yummie has that name for a reason!!!! We needed a new spot for our team lunch and finally got to try this fantastic sandwich.

    The Pastrami sandwich.
    Suzette M.

    Went in hungry for a pastrami sandwich. The man who owns the establishment was the one taking orders. I was greeted as I walked in, standing in line he was making conversations with the customer's. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is small also having a few tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall the sandwich was wonderful!!! I went back and just as good as the 1st time! Full of fresh meat and very tasty, not dried at all! This place has history as it's been there for many years. Wish I knew about it sooner!! Highly recommend!

    Hannah H.

    Such a fan of Burt's Deli! This local sandwich spot offers sandwiches by the pound, in addition to various sides and soups. We came here for lunch, and we ordered: +The Yummy - packed to the gills with corned beef, pastrami, cheese, mustard, and horseradish on rye - I requested extra horseradish, since I like it spicy and saucy +a side of cole slaw +a side of potato salad +a side of macaroni salad The sandwich was so delicious - meaty and spicy, this could actually feed two people, or provide an extra meal. I loved how each slice was thin and layered perfectly! All the sides were really yummy and well-made - everything was creamy, seasoned perfectly, and such great complements to the sandwich. Run by Mr. Ralph (he also has been working at Burt's since he was a kid!), he really makes everyone feel so welcome - he has a great sense of humor, and when he has a minute or two before the next set of patrons come in, he goes around and makes conservation with the diners and checks in to see if everything is okay. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's only a handful of seating inside, so it's first-come, first-serve; you go up at the counter and put in your order, then pay over at the register.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Here, you can add other items, such as sides, chips, and/or drinks. Located in the GreenTree Plaza, there's ample parking. +ask for Mr. Ralph! +The Yummy! +delicious sides +limited seating +located in the GreenTree Plaza +ample parking

    Jack A.

    What a gem!! small Jewish deli in a strip mall, I'm jealous, libertyville lucky to have a deli like Burt's!! Hands down the best. They have been serving amazing corned beef and pastrami sandwiches since 1975 when Burt opened the deli, which is now run by his Son and Grandson amazing humans! They have a lot of passion for what they do. Their service is top tier and friendly they make you feel very welcomed. The Yummy sandwiche honestly one of the best sandwiches l've had. It was hot and stacked with meats on excellent rye bread with mustard and melt cheese phenomenal. Both corned beef and pastrami was so warm and tender melt in your mouth came with 2 speared pickle which was perfect, My mouth is watering just writing this review thinking about it. It's Definitely worth the $15 it's stacked with so much MEATS!! I watched him slice the pastrami and corned beef and assemble the sandwich along with plenty of conversation. Very personable guy and very Chicago, in my opinion Bert's deli is way more superior than Manny's deli in the city, mannys has dry meats and stale bread!! and it's also definitely 100x more superior than Kaufman's in Skokie!! I will definitely be making the drive out for the yummy anytime I'm craving a corned beef and pastrami sandwich! 100% Recommend!!

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    The best corned beef in the metropolitan Chicago area. I'm serious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just do it.

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    3 months ago

    Best corn beef sandwich in Lake County. There's also a yummy sandwich with pastrami and corn beef. The meat is freshly sliced and warm.

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    I am from chicago and know a good corned beef sandwich. This is not one. It was all fat. Not worth the price. Terrible

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    He talks too much. No prices shown for the drinks. But, expensive prices charged.............

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    8 months ago

    Very good corned beef, etc. doe not have chicken soup. No real kitchen so he can't keep up with demand.

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    7 months ago

    Huge sandwiches! Excellent service from sandwich makers and counter staff. All kinds of sandwiches available

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    1 year ago

    Fantastic corned beef. Truly better than any other deli in the area. Yummy is delish but the corned beef is king (or queen).

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    He is great and so is the food. I would eat there every week if I could just glad he is still around

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    Ask the Community - Burt's Deli

    Chicago is known for good corn beef, but mediocre pastrami. Manny's doesn't cut it. Is there anywhere in the area where I can get the equivalent of Katz's deli in New York, or Montreal type pastrami?

    I agree that.Chicago lacks good delis and good corned beef. There is nowhere in the area like Katz’s or like the late great Carnegie Deli. There’s a small takeout deli in Libertyville which is in the north suburbs. Far yes but the corned beef if… 

    Is Burt's open during Covid19?

    Yes

    Is the meat kosher?

    YES!, It is the finest Kosher Meat in the World!

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    Met a friend here for lunch. They offer GF options including bread. I ordered the pick 2 - BLT-A…read morewith no bacon and cheese spud. I asked if the kitchen could ensure to change gloves and the cashier ran back to tell the kitchen. The food was really good and the staff was very friendly / accommodating.

    So, my bf and I decided to come here because we have heard good/decent things about this place…read more When we came in, almost like early dinner time, there wasn't many people here which was nice. The ambiance is nice, calm and decorated for Valentine's Day which made me smile. It was light and airy, the decor and vibe I got was similar to a Corner Bakery (R.I.P) and Panera Bread. When we go the counter, the cashier was super nice and we explained to her that it was our first time here and she was kind enough to give us some time to look through the menu. My bf ended ordering a BLT sandwich with avocado and then the chicken dumpling soup on the side. I ended up ordering a New Yorker sandwich with the Kickin Crab Chowder soup on the side. Since we were dining in, we chose a booth and the cashier said that our food would be brought to the table when ready which we were fine with. In a matter of moments, they brought the food out. My bf's BLT looked like a typical BLT but we knew where the action laid is if the bacon was crunchy because (....iykyk...). As soon as he bit into it, (drum roll), the bacon was soggy which brought the whole taste of the sandwich down. As bright and fresh as the sandwich looked, the soggy bacon was a no go. My bf was disappointed as was I but he was hungry so he ate the entire sandwich. As far as the soup went, my bf said it was bland which neither more salt or more pepper could save. As for me, my soup was way too salty and just tasted...off. When I think of seafood and chowder, I think thick and flavorful, this was neither. As a fellow seafood lover, it was almost too salty and then too fishy (...never thought I'd ever say that). Same goes for my sandwich. Although piled high with pastrami and corned beef, I wasn't too much a fan of the taste of the bread or the meat. The pastrami was peppered with too much pepper and then the corn beef just didn't taste fresh. We ended our meal with the Godiva chocolate cheesecake and that was the hit of our meal. Rich, succulent and tasty...it was absolutely delicious! Overall, I wasn't too much impressed with the food. It is a bit steep in price but I mean hey! You never know what like and don't like if you don't try. Maybe one day we'll come back and try some other sandwiches but I don't think it will be anytime soon.

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    Contrary to some of the negative posts here, I had a delightful time at Alef and found the clerks…read morehelpful and friendly. So you can pronounce some of the names of the meats in the service counter? TRY? It goes a long way. Just as it would be appreciated if you were traveling abroad. Take some time to read the bio of the founder online, an American dream come true for an immigrant. Amazing accomplishments! The store is bigger than it looks from the outside, and has a very good selection of Russian, Polish, and other Eastern European fresh and boxed groceries, as well as a wide choice of hearty breads. There's a hot food counter as well. I picked up some bresaola, a favorite of mine, it's air dried beef that can be eaten as a snack or as part of a sandwich. I've seen it across Switzerland, but it originated in the Northern Alps on Italy's border. It's salted before air drying for 2-3 months, when it turns almost purple you know it's ready. Usually made from top round, it's lean and tender. I also bought a salami I could not pronounce, so many choices. It is delicious, frim, dry, lean, very smoky. I see they offer droewors, another favorite of mine, a South African style of dried meat stick with interesting spices. Alef Sausage packaged products are widely available in grocery stores throughout Chicagoland and can be purchased online at their website.

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    I ordered the 3 carne molida tacos for the BOGO deal on DoorDash. It comes with 3 tacos, rice,…read morebeans, and chips. The rice tasted sweet, too sweet for my liking. The beans were great! The tacos are good but I'm not a big fan of how the tortillas were made. They tasted a bit greasy. Otherwise great presentation and good value with the DoorDash deal. I can't speak on the service or ambiance since I just got delivery.

    I would give this place more of a 3.5, so I rounded up. It is connected to a gas station, so…read moreparking is limited. When you enter, it is a small place that has a few tables, the main counter/deli, and then a few slot machines. Depending on how many people are in line, it can take a while. There was only one lady working when I went, and there was one person ahead of me, and his order wasn't huge but took a while because of the variety of things they offer. I ordered an Italian beef quesadilla, 12 inch sub, and elotes. I like that you can choose any of their deli meats to put in your quesadilla, and they are not skimpy on the amount they put in, which is nice, especially for the price you pay for a quesadilla. The sub was my favorite. You can choose your deli meat and options to put on it. I've had the sub before because a place had gotten subs catered from there. That's why I went to see where this delicious sub came from. I should have stuck to the subs that was tasty. The elotes, on the other hand, were not. If I knew they didn't use roasted corn, I wouldn't even have ordered. The corn was soggy, and the toppings of mayo, butter, and chili powder didn't even have a great taste. The ingredients were there, but it tasted like nothing. Which is unfortunate. It's close to home, so I'd come back for another sub, but idk if I would get anything else. They do have horchata, but it's just the pre-packaged mix, so I didn't even bother to get one. They have the potential to be a good neighborhood spot

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