A Chicago staple since 1942…read more If you haven't been here you really need to stop in. Great food Great service Great people You'd better be hungry because the food is plentiful and so are the desserts Love this place

I was excited to try this place because of its long history in Chicago. I went with a few friends…read moreover the weekend, and it stayed busy the entire time. When you walk in, you can order breakfast items at the front, or head farther inside to order hot food cafeteria-style, which keeps the line moving surprisingly fast. We shared the pastrami sandwich, corned beef sandwich, matzo ball soup, latkes, and zrazy. My favorites were the zrazy and both the corned beef and pastrami sandwiches. It was my first time trying zrazy, and I really enjoyed it. The potato coating was crispy on the outside, and the meat filling was well-seasoned and full of flavor. Would definitely recommend this item. I was a little disappointed by the latkes. They tasted like they had been fried a while earlier and weren't served very warm or crispy, which was a letdown.

We stopped in for breakfast during the July 4th weekend. I had the lox bagel with 1 lox slice, my…read morekiddo had a cream cheese bagel, and my husband had some bacon egg and cheese bagel. I really enjoyed my lox bagel and thought it was one of the best I've had!! The flavors were nicely balanced with the onion, capers, cream cheese and lox. I was able to eat it easily and get a little piece of everything in each bite. The bagels seem smaller than average, but who needs giant bagels anyway? I found these to be reasonably sized. Big overstuffed bagels that fall apart while you eat them - lox sliding all over the place - are really annoying. These were satisfying without making you feel gross after. The coffee selection exceeded our expectations. We shared a chemex for 2. They had a few single origin coffees to choose from and we had their pink bourbon Columbian. We enjoyed our coffee and bagels outside in their seating area and this was once of my favorite parts of our trip! We didn't have to wait too long, but as we were finishing, a long line was forming down the block. Consider getting there a little early!

This was the place on a Monday morning right when they opened at 7:30am. There was a good mix of…read morepeople dining in versus carrying out. The New Orleans iced coffee was so good! I had a plain bagel with cream cheese as well. It's a little tight inside but there's plenty of seating. We also loved all the quirky decor and art for sale.

Charming bakery with friendly staff and great pastries. The croissant was flaky, the French bread…read morehad a perfect chew, Cookies were delicious too overall, an excellent spot!

A little pricey for a breakfast sandwich $9 but it was delicious! The egg was so fluffy and fresh…read more The bagel was soft and delicious. I also had a Frappuccino. It was decent! Make sure to look at both of their locations menus because they are very different. This place is more casual.

Come for the meat and cheese counter, stay for the nook in the back of the store where all of the…read moregorgeous bottles of wine live. Actually, in my case, I came for the wine nook. I read that this is a good place to find a great bottle of wine, and it's true. Old World Market will satisfy the indulgent, bougie food lover in you -- the food lover who likes pretty charcuterie boards made from thinly sliced prosciutto shaped into flowers. And it will indulge the wine lover in you -- the one who likes a good glass of wine. It's a small store. Surprisingly small, actually! But along with wine and meats and cheeses, you'll find specialty food items like Swedish Pippi Longstocking candy (what?), pasta in all shapes and sizes, cookies, teas, oils and lots of imported goodies. You'll mostly find food imported from Europe: Italy and Nordic countries, specifically. They offer readymade sandwiches and small charcuterie boxes to go, for those of us who want to live deliciously but also have stuff to do elsewhere. Basically, this is a great place to visit to find something delectable to eat or drink in Valparaiso.

Great selection of meats and cheeses! Gem of a find. Will definitely be going back soonread more

I had a great experience at New York City Deli. I ordered a turkey sandwich, and it was excellent…read more They make it really easy to fully customize your sandwich, which I appreciate, and they use high-quality Boar's Head meats--you can definitely taste the difference. My wife got the Italian which is her staple lunch selection. She really enjoyed her sandwich and a 1/2 was plenty for her. Portion-wise, it was perfect for me. I'm not someone who needs huge servings, and the sandwich was just the right size--honestly, it worked well as a half sandwich for lunch across two days. For a couple bucks more, you can get extra meat Which we did not do. Great quality, flexible options, and a practical portion size. I'll definitely be back.

I ordered the Big New Yorker which was supposed to be corned beef and pastrami. When I get home, 40…read moreminutes away, I got an NYC Special which is roast beef and turkey. They had it marked correctly on their order checklist but made the wrong sandwich. The toppings on it obviously were for the wrong sandwich too, which made it less appetizing. They need to get their sandwiches straight.

Wow!!! I went back with Hubby to have sandwiches and they were amazing! I had the Bensonhurst and…read moremy Husband had the caprese sandwich and they were both great! We shared a matzo ball soup bowl, WOW! Best I've had since I was out on the west coast! We wanted a black and white cookie but they were sold out. We got chocolate chip cookies and they were perfect! They were good! The service was ok, not like I had previously had. The previous service was great. The restaurant was good, some of the tables needed to be wiped but it was overall clean. We got soup to go, cabbage soup and it was delicious!

Good food and service. The matza ball soup is wonderful. We go every few weeks to get our fix!read more

NNot busy when we arrived. Server took our orders and helped customize our sandwiches. The soup…read moreselection was varied and the chicken dumpling soup was delicious! My turkey sandwich was exceptionally crafted so the toppings were well balanced. I love the care put into each meal. We got our meals to go, but the atmosphere here is relaxed and bright and sunny. Yes! I will return.

Highly recommend! Blows Jimmy John's and Subway out of the water!…read moreExcellent ingredients, carefully and an abundance of prepared food! Nice building and the staff was exceptional in every aspect! The place is extremely CLEAN! Pricing is very reasonable too! A+ !

Unfortunately, The Homestead is no longer at this location. It has moved to West Lafayette, IN. The…read morefood was excellent and it is sorely missed in the community.

Food is very good. Service could be a bit better, but overall is fine. Ambiance is great.read more

Coffee and sandwiches for the win! I am always happy when I go here. Cubans are good but they make…read morea great Ruben as well. Its a simple set up with polite service. It can get busy and is loud when full but generally its a good place for lunch and conversation. It's also a great take out option in the area. Sandwiches are great for enjoying in the park too!

I really liked The General for a solid brunch with friends. The interior was very clean, and the…read morebaristas were very kind. I didn't have anything to eat so I cannot speak for the food, but the coffee was delicious! I got the seasonal latte (forgetting the name now, but it was orange flavored), and it was super unique and yummy! I will say that I think this is the type of cafe where you meet friends and chat vs. do work-- it gets a little loud. It was a really cute and communal vibe, just bring headphones if you plan to get work done!