Had the pleasure of trying Erik's Deli at a holiday party and was genuinely impressed. The lasagna…read morewas so good super flavorful and comforting and the potatoes were just as delicious. Dessert was wonderful too, the perfect finish to the meal. If you get the chance, definitely check out the space itself. It's a cozy, welcoming spot tucked in the basement of the building, with a really nice aesthetic that makes it feel warm and inviting. Price-wise, everything is right on point, and overall it made for a great experience.

Veggie panini is delicious. It's really all about finding what is good on the menu to you. I've had…read moretheir breakfast burrito which is delicious, hash browns-good but oily, and I've had the chicken Cesear wrap- good, but not the freshest. I will forever get their veggie panini though. Only 9$ and veggies always taste fresh, with the perfect amount of warmth. The ambiance is nice and quiet, I've sat down here just to get out of the office and eat my lunch, and didn't even buy food from them. His wife is also very sweet and always helping him out.

Stopped by Berto's Deli & Pasta Shoppe for a casual lunch and came away with mixed feelings. It's a…read morecute little neighborhood spot with both indoor and outdoor seating and a very low-key, relaxed atmosphere. Definitely the kind of place that's easy to stop into when you're looking for something simple and unfussy. We ordered the Italian beef with hot giardiniera and a garden salad. The standout for me was actually the bread--it was fresh, soft, and really elevated the sandwich. The beef itself was decent, but it was drier than I expected and didn't have as much flavor as I was hoping for. Thankfully, the hot giardiniera added some much-needed moisture and spice, which helped bring the sandwich together. The garden salad was very basic--just lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes--but the Italian dressing was excellent and packed with flavor. Sometimes a great dressing is all a simple salad needs. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would come back, but next time I'd probably skip the Italian beef and try one of their deli sandwiches instead. Based on what I've heard and seen, that seems to be where Berto's really shines.

By this point, I think Berto's has earned enough recognition in DG to be a historical landmark like…read morethe Tivoli Theatre. Not only does this shop fully support the community -- even naming sandwiches after nearby schools, they also have a wide variety of delicious offerings. I haven't lived in IL for about 10 years and I decided to take a walk down memory lane and visit Berto's like I did regularly so many years ago. It hit theeee exact same. Family traditions so strong you can taste them in every bite and they've now carried that torch successfully for nearly three decades. This family owned Deli is exact place you want to support and the best spot to stop for lunch or a quick to-go dinner to bring home to the family. They also have prepped frozen pasta and sauces. Parking behind the building and cutting through the alley makes it easily accessible.

Had newsmax playing the entire time I was there, and the owners chatting with customers about how…read moreeloquent Karoline Leavitt is, especially for still being in her 20s, etcetc. The owners, btw, are immigrants, it is obvious based on their accents. But they're white, and that's what counts, right. Was completely turned off the food after that.

Great food and staff is so nice! Definitely would recommend. They have great daily specials.read more

Great food me and my wife and a buddy came for a baby Joe that was a fantastic and wife and buddy…read moregot the sonny and they loved it very good

Great sandwich's, great people working behind the counter, and nice atmosphere…read more I really enjoyed my meal here. It's nice to have a good place in downtown lisle.

This location is AMAZING! Service is fast, staff is beyond kind and friendly, and we've never been…read moredisappointed by any of our selections. Jeff's Bagel Run is a welcome addition to DG!

Great bagels and a good value too. I noticed an offer to earn extra miles with my credit card if I…read morespent $20 here and decided from other reviewer's photos that they were worth checking out. Ordered a half dozen made up of 3 everything bagels, one cinnamon raisin, a cinnamon sugar, and one of their daily specials which was the mocha cookie flavor. Also got an iced banana bread latte to round out the order. Staff were really friendly. Had a bit of mixup while ordering (most likely from when I switched one bagel out for another flavor) and somehow ended up with one less bagel when I was looking over my order in the car but they apologized and gave me the one I was missing when I went back in. The bagels and strawberry cream cheese spread are fantastic. Very good chew in the bread and quality flavor throughout I made the mistake of letting my niece try their cinnamon raisin bagel with the strawberry cream cheese as her first bagel ever and now she holds it as the standard for all others. The everything bagels are great too. Used them to make some sandwiches with some lox I had bought from the store. The banana bread latte was ok but it was a little too sweet for me and tasted more like nutmeg and hazelnut than banana.

You have to experience this place ~ there is no way to explain it…read more Chef Jerry prepares the daily menu. There is no set menu and it changes daily. There are about 20 servings prepared and when it's gone ~ it's gone until next time He will prepare special orders. Everyone looooooooooooooved the sausage, peppers and potatoes. Everything we have tried (pasta in vodka sauce, cheese lasagna, cannoli) has been delicious and the servings are very generous. So happy this is now a convenient location. It is located in the farthest north store front in the little strip mall on the northeast corner of Curtis and Belmont in Downers Grove. Conveniently, there is a stoplight at the corner. Beware the parking lot is VERY small. Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Opens at 2 but I suggest you go later so you have a selection.

10/16/25 update:…read more Their new location is at 5129 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. You walk in to the building that says Dinner by Design. Hours are Wed-Sat 2 pm - 7 pm. Meals are already cooked, you just have to reheat. I got the vodka pasta, chicken parmigiana, and crack cheese bread. Full meals are about $14-16. I think the cheese garlic bread was like $6-7 ish. Food portions are generous. You'll find Chef Jerry and Nick along with the family inside, making meals. Parking can be pretty tight because it's in a small, shared lot. If you can't find parking in the lot, you can find free street parking. It's not a busy road, so street parking is plentiful.

Fast, convienant, straightforward…read more This place is located inside of a business building and next to a hotel. I visit sometimes for lunch and have never been disappointed. The restaurant is spotless as far as cleanliness. The staff is great! Always friendly and smiling. The food is prepared fresh and very quickly. On this particular visit I ordered the buffalo chicken melt and a small bowl of chili. The chili was pretty spicy and flavorful. The buffalo melt is not bad. Not the best I've ever had but in a pinch for lunch it hits the spot. If you're on the go and nearby I recommend swinging by!

Each morning I have the pleasure of walking by Deli Time on my way up to the fourth floor of our…read moreshared building. The wafting smells of bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches sometimes convince me to stop in (at least after a few too many at happy hour the night before), as does a forgotten lunch. However, for the most part, I would not voluntarily eat here if not for the utter convenience of it. Not much stands out at Deli Time when it comes to the food. The sandwiches are okay at best. Though the menu changes daily, the entrees all tastes like canned stewed meat. The paninis are decent, but though they too change daily, they may as well be the same thing. The staff of Deli Time is excellent. The cooks are all courteous and deal well with the extensive lines of hungry patrons. Dulce, the wonderful cashier, is reason enough to visit. She knows many people by name and if not, works hard to establish relationships with the patrons (Grasshopper, in particular :) ).

This mr. submarine is terrible. Orderd turkey subs which were so skimpy with ingredients all you…read moretaste is bread. I also order roast beef. The amount of beef was pathetic. No flavor, could not chew the extremely tough beef. This place was decent at one time but not now. If you want a true old school submarine, you gotta go to Submarine City. Huge sandwiches, huge amount of ingredients, never disappoint.

Stopped in for a sub sandwich recently. Good food and service. I love the Turano bread, it's so…read morefresh. I had the regular size Mr. Sub and it was good, but it could use a little more meat and cheese. The shredded lettuce was plentiful. They have hot sandwiches here as well, like Italian beef, corned beef, etc. and pizza puffs, fries too. Bonus points for having RC Cola on tap!

First time at this place. During the time I was there, there were no customers in or out. I ordered…read morethe standard combo. It's a two patty cheeseburger with sauce, fries, and a drink. The burger was juicy and flavorful with tons of melted cheese. Highly recommend. All meat and chicken is Halal certified.

Meltwich is located right next to Matari Coffee and Addah. Nice trio of food spots. Plus, Taqueria…read moreLos Sombreros is at the other end of this plaza. It's not huge inside Meltwich, but they have a bunch of stool seating and two booths with leatherette seating. I was excited to discover that Meltwich is halal. I'm not a big grilled cheese guy as it's mostly carbs and fat, but Meltwich has other items like chicken and beef. For example, they have a couple of sandwiches with grilled chicken, a couple burger options, even a Philly cheese steak option. They also have a variety of fries and milkshakes. I'd like to try one of the fries w/ meat items some other time. I was overwhelmed with the options, but the employee pointed out his two favorite options, so that helped me narrow it down. I went with the Southern Fried Chicken Melt (just the sandwich, not the combo). It was fried chicken with melted cheese and some veggies smushed between multi-grain bread. It was served very hot, so after a couple of attempted bites I decided to take it home to eat. It was very tasty. It took about 12 minutes to come out. I definitely plan to go again and try some other items. Service was excellent. I think pricing was fair ($12.95 for the sandwich only, plus tax & tip) considering the size of the sandwich; it was enough for two people, quite frankly.

Some of the best tacos I have had any long time! Great flavor and tender meat. Fast friendly…read moreservice added to the experience. I cannot wait to try the lamb on sundays. However, they said they sell out very quickly!

I walked in. No one was there. Walked into the dining area. Two people were sitting and eating…read more It's 1:52 on a Friday. No one was available to take my order. I waited. Nothing. The cook was there and said nothing to me.