This place used to be wonderful. Don't know what happened but it's a disaster. The last two times I have ordered delivery my order got completely lost. The other time I picked up I ordered the whitefish platter sandwich and I got home and it was moldy. The chicken with rice soup was basically just lemon soup with salt...completely inedible and disappointing. And no one there cares. Three strikes and I'm done. read more

Amazing I come here at least once a week. Amazing food definitely recommend it. I recommend the New Yorker very flavorful very tasteful very delicious and especially their pasta salad on the side. read more

Old and tired. Time to close it up. Service is rude and the bagels have very little cream cheese. The two lady's working act like there there doing us a favor by serving us. One is talking on her cell phone and won't even acknowledge that you want to pay for your purchase. I have been going here on and off for years and I have watched it go down. Time to close it up. Very rude employees and much better deli food elsewhere. Rude employees no excuse in this days economy. Better across the street at the Jewel. read more

I've been to JB's Deli twice in the last month I gave my first experience a four star Yelp rating but I was really disappointed in my recent visit. I ordered the corned beef on rye on both visits the first time it was nice and warm and tender with just the right amount of mustard but my last visit the corned beef was tough nothing like the first time. My friend ordered the beef brisket sandwich, I called her later on that evening and she told me that "the brisket didn't agree with me". Also, I noticed that they had Metropolis Coffee on the shelf so I assumed that's what was in the coffee pumpers. What a disappointment it was weak and tasted like it was in the pumper all day long and in my opinion was not Metropolis Coffee. I can't believe what a good time I had the first time I went there it was great but it seemed like I was in a totally different place altogether the second time around. I won't be going back. read more

This place is NO LONGER good. First off, whoever the geriatric bagel boy was this afternoon (10/2/21 at 1:55) needs to leave his attitude at home. YOU ARE NOT DOING ME A FAVOR WITH YOUR BAGELS. I AM A PAYING CUSTOMER. You guys realize there's a Walgreens across the street selling all your pharmacy supplies for cheaper right? Like seriously don't give any eye rolls I'm not here for your attitude I'm here for a sandwich. Now about my sandwich... I ordered 2 bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwiches. AFTER receiving my eye roll, I sat down and watched this guy microwave the eggs. Not the cooked eggs, the raw egg or egg product, thrown in a Tupperware, and microwaved for a few mins. Yes, you can microwave eggs, and yes they are disgusting, and no I would never pay for that. I can microwave an egg at home Thankyou very much. Also I understand I'm being redundant, but don't give me attitude and then microwave my eggs. Like get off that high horse bro. But then eating the bagel...if you're going to boast about being one of a few Jewish delis, make sure on a Saturday afternoon those bagels aren't hard af. Cuz they were. Inconsistent quality over the last couple years will not result in a repeat customer. I get you guys are probably comfortable cuz you've been there so long and you think you can get away with whatever you want, but like...be better. Also the bacon in my sandwich was crumbled, and thrown in the egg. Probably not a big deal to most but I want the slices. The fresh slices. I have old bacon crumbles at home. Final note...old guys arguing behind the counter is always pretty adorable, but the vibe here lacks any charm it had a couple years ago, therefore making the grumpy old men arguing about lox behind the counter just annoying. Not adorable at all. Be better read more

So sad my last two sandwiches, last two visits) have been very fatty. My brisket and today my Ruben not only fatty but soggy. I asked for easy butter but the bread was just not even toasted well and the 1000 was on sandwich not as a side So sad but I'll drive to Manny's read more

I ordered a Rueben and two Jumbo hotdogs. The meat on my Rueben was not fresh and did not receive one of the hotdogs. The hotdog was cold. The napkins were wet from the pickles. Ordered from this restaurant three times twice the the meat was not fresh too expensive to waste money on spoiled food. Traditional Reuben read more

I was feeling in great need of some comfort food today. So while running errands in Andersonville I stopped in JB's Deli. I ordered a small Matzo ball soup, 3 Swedish meatballs ( no gravy) and a potatoe knish. Just what my system needed. Despite being very busy and understaffed, George was polite and took very good care of me. I ate the food there and it was heated up to a good temperature and the soup was very soothing also. Granted the decor is a mixture of so many things. I sat in the room that you have to walk through the counter area to get to. But it's all part of the kitsch. I have been a customer of theirs on and off for many years, but usually ordered to go. I am glad I stopped in and ate there. You should too! Maybe you might feel like you are in some kind of a time warp, but it's a positive vibe. Oh, and I have to mention the smell of the food is as good as it tastes, the don't skimp on the recipe! read more

JB's Deli - Small matzo ball soup, Swedish meatballs, and potatoe knish - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So, I really wanted to order here. Walked in, everything looked authentic, menu looked spectacular, pharmacy in the back, great. I like to support local and family owned. THEN, while we're waiting to be serviced, I see a book pretty prominently displayed on the first little table, something about "turning the gays to Jesus." Ok, nope. I picked it up, trying to figure out if it was relatively harmless, or one of those conversion messages. I couldn't fully glean the whole concept of the book in two minutes, but the author "used to be married to a man" and a bunch of other suspicious messaging, and I don't know, prominently displaying a book like that in Andersonville of all places was a real turn off. So we left without ordering. I want to support local and family owned, and hey, your religious/political beliefs are your own, but come on. read more

This place is such a treat. Everyone is professional, friendly and have amazing service. The sandwiches are off the chain. So good. I love this place. Great food. read more

JB's Deli - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been here in person a long time ago. Don't remember what I got then but remember that I liked it. Haven't gone back because we don't get to that neighborhood often. Tonight we wanted to order corn beef and saw JB's on Grubhub. We ordered corn beef sandwiches and chicken noodle soup. Both were very good. The corn beef was very tender and not fatty at all. The soup was good and not salty ( I actually added some salt). A small pickle and coleslaw came with the sandwiches. The pickle was very good. Coleslaw was a little different than the usual. I thought it was OK but my wife didn't like it. Delivery was much faster than promised. Packaging was very good. We'll do this again. read more

Ahhhh I want to like / I DO like JB's but the quality is inconsistent and I've now found mold on my food three times. The first time it happened I noticed it before I left and I told them and said I wouldn't write a bad review online, just wanted them to know...they gave me a DISCOUNT instead of refunding my order /: That was three years ago. And now it's happened again, and after reading other reviews it seems this is a regular occurrence. Also there's a dude who works there that always makes me feel uncomfortable and comments on the food I'm getting, dude I just want to order my food in peace and not be bothered for being a woman or a fat woman or a person who likes certain deli items... Pleeeeeease come on y'all! read more

A deli and pharmacy that is unique and rare to find in Chicago. A neighborhood small business where you can get a delicious/classic Ruben, a killer bagel sandwich, the best chicken noodle or matzah ball soup, and a black and white cookie to top it all off. Give the team your patience because the food is worth the extra couple minutes. If you don't have time to wait, you can always order ahead and pick it up or they're on Doordash (this is a useful thing to remember if you need soup and you're sick. The ambiance - there are two tall boy tables that people mostly use to wait. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen someone eat there. Other gems; pasta salad, donuts, the pharmacy has got everything you could possibly ask for. read more

Made an online order that took over 2 hours to get it. When it finally arrived the twenty dollar sandwich I ordered was in-edible . It was disgusting. The bread was soaked. They sent me another one an hour and a half later. The same condition. It's my fault. You see I've been to Canter's in Los Angeles. I know what a real Jewish deli should be. This ain't it. This place couldn't mop the floors at Canter's read more

This place is so cute! Stopped here for lunch today and we def enjoyed. I ordered the bomb I think it was called which was a grilled chicken breast wrap with avocado tomato etc. it was delicious! My husband ordered the roast beef sandwich which was definitely a 2 hander. It was PACKED with meat. He said it could have used cheese, but other than that it was great. They came with cute little cups of pasta salad. They were so polite and friendly and even made sure we knew that there was another room with plenty of seating. read more

I ordered matzo ball soup to be delivered to a sick friend. However, it did not arrive as scheduled. I called the next day, and JB's sent out a replacement soup right away. My friend said it tasted great and reminded her of the matzo ball soup that her grandmother used to make! read more

Okay, this place needs to get over their schizophrenia and just mix it all together. Is it some sort of co-op that it has three names? JB's? Pudgies? Gordono's? "One of a FEW JEWISH DELIS"? But what's in a name, anyway? Every time I go here, I'm more happy it's a skip from my apartment. The food is fresh and great, and the owner could not be more friendly. And I can pick up toothpaste and floss. And my bad that I didn't order something with a more Jewish flava last time. This trip it was a Lox sandwich that was large, fresh and delicious. Open faced, lightly toasted bialy, super fresh lox, tomato, cucumber and cream cheese. Perfect. AND there is sable fish here. Not on the day I was there, but every Wednesday is when the Sable bus pulls up, so call ahead for that! Another feature is potato pancakes made at Manny's Deli - right here in the 'hood. Now, as Mae West says "Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before." The things I'd never had before, that I tried on this day, were sour tomatoes and Gefilte fish (with lots of horseradish). Who knew that these delights, which sometimes get made fun of by we Goys, are so delicious. And I did NOT put mayonnaise on it (joke: this Goy hates mayonnaise). Peace, to my Passover peeps, thanks for the great food. A real neighborhood deli, NOT a chain. I may move all my prescriptions here just so I can get a Lox sandwich with my antihistamines and Tom's of Maine toothpaste. One stop, baby! read more

Solid bagels and lox. My husband came home with a full spread - salty lox, nova lox, and smoked whitefish - complete with bagels and all the toppings and I was very happy. The salty lox was my favorite. Bagels were just okay so minus one star. I'll be back to try the pastrami. read more

JB's Deli - Salty lox, nova lox, and smoked whitefish will everything bagels and all the toppings. - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stick to the sandwiches. The sides are terrible unfortunately. I tried the potato pancakes, coleslaw and pasta salad and they were all blah

I have to say; I was terrified to give this place a try after seeing the Yelp reviews. Specifically, the photos people had taken. However, the growl in my stomach said: "Feed me, Seymour." So I decided to give them a shot. The hours on their door says they close at like 6:30, but yelp said otherwise, so I pulled the door, and it was open. I like the interior; it reminded me of some Julia Roberts 80's romantic comedy. It's like a small town mini-mart which I loved. The 7-Eleven from back in the day with selections you want and not stuff you settle on. Customer service was okay, and sandwich I had was like Whoa! It was called "My Cardiologist needs a new car." It was a monster sandwich of brisket, corned beef, and pastrami with swiss cheese and slaw. It was very delicious, and I would totally go back for another. However, on my next trip, I think I'll try the Lox. I should have just got a pound of it when I was there. Despite past yelp reviews for JB'S not being so great, I am a frequent GrubHub user and the reviews there are close to five stars. That helped sway me. read more

JB's Deli - Sandwich called the my Cardiologist needs a new car. - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Been their customer for years... Good food but the 'worst customer service'...staff bad attitude, only one good lady thats been there for years. If you don't get her, I give up. read more

I regretfully have to give this Deli one star SMH... I bought some of their banana bread and it HAD MOLD ON IT, not regular mold FULL ON HAIRY DOG MOLD!!! HOW IM THE ENTIRE "F" COULD they not be checking their inventory to make sure it's not stale onA DAILY BASIS!!!! That's restaurant/business 101.... LOOK, if you're the owner and you're reading this START OVER, scarps all of your previous practices because they are POOP!!! Fun fact: I tried their corned beef sandwich and it was pretty good, the banana bread being moldy threw me wayyyyyyy off and for that I can't go back and I will let my friends and friends and friends of friends no know about this faux pas!! read more

I've had some delicious corned beef and pastrami sandwiches here. The deli staff always take great care of me. I love a sandwich and a cold drink on a hot summer day in Andersonville. They have great bagels that even my New Jersey sister-in-law likes! And good soups, especially when Rafael makes his chili. read more

I ordered an everything bagel WITH CREAM CHEESE. $4.50. The thin ribbon of cream cheese was barely detectable. Would not recommend.

Food is great prices are top of the market but the best corned beef and pastrami combo in the city.... Worth every bite in dark mustard. Better ten Kaufman's John H read more

Ok. You walk into a drug store and order a pastrami on rye. No, you are not high on cough decongestant. JB is the only deli with a drug store attached. This deli is the real deal and has soups, sandwiches, sweets and sides by the pound. It also has New York bagels! What impressed me was the pride the people had about this deli and what it does well. They also know how to kibbitz. Passion and lox. What a combination. read more

The sandwich's are delicious; they are very thick! I love to grab a sandwich here when I want something quick and easy that isn't "fast food." read more

An old school takeout/delivery/eat in deli with a *serious* array of baked goods, there's nothing wrong with the place. Towering sandwiches made to order, salads ditto (Cobb salad, hold the bacon), and an interesting selection of bottled soft drinks, teas, and fruit drinks, you can't beat it. There are so few real delis around any more! The sandwich prices might look a little high until you see how much is in them and realize you've probably got two meals. Try the rugelach in three flavors!! read more

The bagels at JB's are good but the rest of the food is worrisome. Even when it comes down to the cream cheese; I once asked them why there isn't an expo date on their cream cheese containers. I followed up by asking them how long they will last in the fridge. They didn't have an answer...the said "I'm not sure." I went in this morning to get a bagel and looked at some of the food in the case. I saw a fillet of salmon in the case and a third of it was covered in white mold. I mentioned this to the woman behind the counter and all she said was "oh sorry." The food at this place is going to kill someone if they don't begin to have raise their standards. Common guys!! read more

I've been away from Chicago for over twenty years thought I was ordering from a real deli. Ordered a Ruben for delivery, was a disappointingly disgusting disaster. Sure one might expect that it would be soggy from traveling, but it was more than that. The corned beef was low low quality, the cheeses? I don't even know what it was... I tried to eat it but tossed it. Should have taken a photo. . The potato salad was no better than what you'd get at say Jewel. I have some bagels which I'm afraid to try. So disappointing. read more

first of all, I came in there, and I told the lady my name because I paid pre-pay for my order. Then she fussed at me because she didn't want me to tell her my name for the order she said she would call out the names when she gets ready and I said oh so sorry. Then after I got my sandwich, the corn beef, it was dry as a desert breeze. No mustard no nothing on no no, no condiments. I paid for cheese and there was none on it. I don't recommend this restaurant. read more

We've recently started a "begin the weekend" tradition the past two months of grabbing a "Nova lox platter for two" (plus some bagels for the week). So perfect. This place is a gem! read more

I came to JB's for the first time today. I ordered the Reuben sandwich. I like trying Reuben's at different places. It was the best Reuben I have ever had. The meat is perfectly cut and no fat. The sauerkraut is delicious. They had just the right amount of dressing. Very friendly staff. They have so many other good items I want to try. I will definitely be back. read more

Love a good Jewish deli and I'm glad I found one nearby! The lady who helped me out was very nice as it's a little overwhelming on what to choose. I got the rueben which was very tasty and massive! I will definitely be coming back and getting the Rachel (pastrami Reuben instead of corned beef) read more

JB's Deli - Traditional Reuben - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Oh man. What a huge dissapointment. My Ruben was a mess. The meat was DRY. The bread was BURNED and SOGGY. Don't bother with the potato salad. Only seasoning seems to be black pepper. Huge waste if money read more

JB's Deli - Burned soggy sandwich - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Me and my friend are pissed. We were told to look at the menu, and so we picked up the menu and found something in our budget to eat. They made the food, and then when we got to the register, I was charged 40% more than what was on the menu. I was annoyed because no one said it would be more than what was on the menu. But at the end of the day, I couldn't care less about a couple bucks. But then my friend went up to pay for his lox sandwich, which was $8. And they charged him $16!!! They said it was because of the meat prices going up. Absolute bullshit. They said "We're going to replace the menus soon." I seriously doubt that, I'm sure they will just keep scamming customers. Last thing I'm gonna say, is that this place is advertised as one of the "last Jewish delis." As a Jew, I can say that this is the type of shit that reinforces the stereotype. I've been had! read more

Good food amazing service nice ambiance. Really is a good place would go back again thanks

Years ago, one of the servers was really rude, but I cut him some slack because he was that way with everyone; guess he was fired because people complained. After a year, I go back and the new server was worse. I told the nice lady who works the register that if it is an inconvenience for people to come in and order, just tell us. At this point, the owner/manager is to blame. Never going back. read more

Disorganized chaos. I didn't expect to spend 35minutes trying to order a sandwich, but here we are. My order was taken once by someone who forgot it and a second time it just got left sitting on the counter in a bag. When my items finally made it to the cashier, she just walked away... I'm sure this place was great once upon a time but there's zero direction or help from staff. I'd hate to try and put a sizable order in for anything more than a couple items. Service aside, once I finally made it home with my order I was very unimpressed with it all. There are many wonderful delis across this city and JB's is honestly just a waste of time and money. read more

In this odd mash-up if a Jewish deli and pharmacy, you will find some of the best classic deli sandwiches anywhere, and chicken soup that rivals my mother's -- with matzo balls of the perfect consistency and flavor. Twice a year during the two weeks surrounding the High Holidays in fall and Passover in spring, they make delectable gefilte fish that is every bit as delicious as the handmade wonders my mother-in-law would make. Better than anywhere else! And while you're there,!you can pick up some overpriced antacid to boot, just in case! As to the "service" issues, who cares! The food is just so good... and I always "give them the business" so it goes both ways. Irascibility endemic to every good deli staff! Although there are some very sweet people who work here, beneath the harried vibe. read more