Mannys Cafeteria and Delicatessen is a Chicago institution and a place where they still make it like they used to. Whole hardy food like your grandma used to make. Their Corned Beef or Pastrami sandwiches are legendary and just as delicious as we remembered. Today we got the Pastrami which is loaded with meat on our favorite, pumpernickel bread. Get the potatoe latki, and don't forget the applesauce. If that's not your thing , they have several other options. I got the Brisket of Beef Entree, comes with your choice of potatoes and vegetable or pasta with bread. I opted for the Spaghetti which was surprisingly good. You can actually come here for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I know one thing for sure you will not leave.Manny's dally hungry If you haven't been to manny's lately , why haven't you? read more

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This place is an institution! Always get the corned beef half pastrami on the with a side of potato pancake. Classic Jewish deli food can't be beat. It's definitely worth the hype. I never think about it but would like to try their breakfast one day, it's available until 1:30p read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Corned beef pastrami on rye - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was excited to try this place because of its long history in Chicago. I went with a few friends over 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. read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Its just a sandwich but its a famous chicago spot and good to see my uncle from out of town. read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Rebeun with pastrami - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Traditional Delis that specialize in Pastrami sandwiches and Matzoh Ball soup is our hobby when traveling. You can imagine Frank Sinatra and glamorously dressed ladies of the 50's in this place. It is an old school cafeteria vibe. We loved it. Pastrami and corned beef sandwich - tender, the bread was soft and fresh. Side of pickle- great! Matzo ball soup- yummy Potato cake- wow! Tasty!! We walked out of there so happy. LEGENDARY. Lives up to its' description. read more

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I met family at Manny's Deli, a historic place to eat, for Saturday brunch. There's a private parking lot in the back. When we showed up, the parking lot was packed, however not much wait time to find a spot- delicious and filling! There was a line to get into deli and the line moved fast. The place was cafeteria style. Staff was super helpful and I could tell they were excellent at their jobs. Each family member ordered either corned beef or corned beef/pastrami sandwiches. Meat was deliciously packed high on each sandwich! Sides, including carrots, Mac&Cheese or latckes completed each order. Drinks are all you can drink. I took half my sandwich to go and eat later A fun-tastic bunch with out of town family and friends which plan to visit Manny's Deli next time in town. read more

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No matter how long the line looks like, you can bet you will be in and out of there before some of the best deli sandwiches you know! But take your time, because admiring all the displayed hot and cold foods is a treat. You might change your mind about what you intended to order and or add to your original orders like I did lol treat yourself to some of the best corned beef/pastrami or beef brisket sandwiches around. or get an extra entrée like meatloaf dinner or beef brisket (again hehe). Excellent value sides like fresh bread. Friendly, super efficient staff. read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Turkey meatloaf dinner - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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After visiting Katz Deli in NY, I was told that I need to visit Manny's in Chicago. We came late in the afternoon that it wasn't busy. it's cafeteria style with lots of items to choose from; we opted for the Pastrami and Corned Beef Combo, with a Potato Lakte. The sandwich was huge, with generous meat portions. It was delicious! I was told that President Obama frequents this place and I did saw pictures on the wall proving it. I also found out that Guy Fieri featured Manny's on DDD, not a surprise as the food was very good. Check out Manny's if ever in Chicago! Highly recommend! read more

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We stumbled upon Manny's after looking on Yelp and saw it was 10 minutes from The Field Museum. Absolutely blown away from the hospitality and sheer size of this place. Been around since 1942. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Chicago staple and classic Jewish deli. I've been coming here since I was little and love the nostalgic vibes. It's a cafeteria style line to get food. My favorites are the matzo ball soup, potato pancakes, corned beef on rye, and Dr. Browns soda. read more

Came for my traditional birthday lunch and Manny's never disappoint. I ordered the half pastrami and half corned beef on an onion roll. Everyone behind the counter was super nice and friendly. This place is cafeteria style and you have a lot of options. This time I wanted to try something than the delicious matzo ball soup. So I tried a bowl of the broccoli cheddar soup. The place had a nice lunch crowd and as I found a table I had to grab some horseradish from the condiment table. The meat was super tender with great flavor especially with horseradish. It's a bite that is savored. The potato pancake was crispy and delicious with sour cream. The broccoli cheddar soup was creamy and delicious. But the matzo ball, was still on my mind. I was lucky that my friend allowed me to have of theirs. I left full and ready for a nap. read more

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A Chicago staple since 1942 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 read more

I'm so happy we tried this out on our trip to Chicago. Location is huge and has a lot of seating. It's a low-key Jewish deli and cafeteria and has all the favorites (pastrami sandwiches, lox, matzo ball soup, latkas). Grab a tray and order through the line! They have food laid out behind the glass too so you can make some spontaneous choices. read more

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I've stopped in here on and off over the years, less lately, but a random Sunday corned beef craving sent me back. I ordered a corned beef sandwich on a Kaiser roll with Swiss, plus a cream soda, pickles, and mustard to go. The flavor hit the spot, but the meat was way too fatty, which is always a letdown. On the upside, there was no line and the guy behind the counter was noticeably more pleasant than in the past. That said, I probably won't be back. I'm in Brooklyn a lot, and nobody touches Dave's brisket. read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Corned Beef on Kaiser add Swiss - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The Chicago-renowned Manny's Deli, its reputation precedes itself and is no doubt why you're reading this. Let me tell you: it's worth a visit. Is it as good/memorable as Perry's Deli (IYKYK)... no. But it's a good substitute. But I digress. While slightly remote, the journey is worth it. Not from an aesthetic point of view, because there really isn't anything impressive about the inside, aside from the amount of seating on-hand. But the food is where they make their name. Naturally, I went with the pastrami. There was no question. And I give a lot of credit to the staff as they were patient with me as a n00b. They guided me well and I got exactly what I wanted: pastrami, piled high, with potato salad. Digging into the sandwich was an absolute delight and really hit my tastebuds right. The flavor was spot-on and the portion size was just right. Is this a spot I'm going to seek out on the regular? No. But I'm glad I tried it and you will be as well! read more

How does Manny's rate as a Jewish Deli? If you're comparing it to those of Southern California, it rates very low. Yet this place is extolled far and wide. Is that because there are no more Jewish delis in Chicago? Do they bring copies of Herzog or Auggie March to tap into the atmosphere of Saul Bellow? That must be the allure. "I am a Ruben sandwich, Chicago born." The hot pastrami is the worst I've ever had. Rye bread, borderline stale, fits around lukewarm pastrami that is none too tender. The kugel, half Mac n cheese, half noodle desert pudding is a strange relic and I'm greatful to them for serving it. But again, is barely warm. Their soda fountain was out of Diet Dr. Pepper. Normally I would accept this from a venerable institution and move forward without a peep. But really, the food here isn't spectacular. So I informed a cashier that said soda could use some changing. And do you know what... Nothing was done. Interesting conversation was heard from a nearby table. A group from the plumbers union say taking shop. Really, one guy did all the talking. He revealed himself later to be of German extraction. Two Mexicans nervously listened and moved food around their plates without really eating. A white collar Irishman was also at the table, and also taciturn because the German's conversation consisted of the trials and tribulations of manual labor, something as foreign to this pencil pushing Irishman as a plate of food, sans tortillas, was to the Mexicans. The German American was a true midwesterner: "do you Irish like your potato pancakes with apple sauce?" Irishman: "we usually do sour cream." "Ok. Sour cream. Us Germans gotta 'ave apple sauce." "You know, Arthur gets it both ways being a black plumber. How you think some one-eyed racist up by Wisconsin is gonna feel about hiring him for a job? Then from his own people. He told me, 'you want to do a job for this lady? She's trying to bankrupt me just cuz we have the same color skin. Everything: free, free. '" That monologue, from that German Midwestern plumber,could be worth a trip to Manny's. read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a cool and unique spot! A jewish deli with a vast menu and a ton of seating/tables. They take your orders at the counter and give you your food there once it's ready. Then you pay and seat yourself. The service was great, one of the ladies who took our order took her time to explain everything to us and gave us samples of the pastrami and roast beef. We ordered two pastrami sandwiches and potato pancakes. It was delicious and a lot of food. This is a great spot to take big groups or friends who are visiting! read more

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Can't say enough about the Pastrami and corned beef sandwich. Potato salad was amazing. Great job read more

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I've been wanting to try Manny's for quite some time, but I could never make it before their 7pm closing time. Their hot sandwiches are impressively piled high and easy to share. The meat was fantastic! Of course we also had to order a classic potato pancake and the matzo ball soup. Both were great authentic Jewish dishes. The potato pancake wasn't very warm, but for 2.50 it wasn't a bad deal. The ambience is a large old school diner, where you order at the counter. The service was fast and the food is delicious! read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Meat Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped by for lunch today, and I must say this is the best place for Iconic Delicatessen food! I throughly enjoyed the Matzo ball soup and pastrami on rye. The food is always fresh,and Hot ! The Restaurant is always friendly,inviting and clean. There is always plenty of parking when I visit here. The Restaurant is always clean, bright and welcoming! This is the place! read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Matzo ball soup with a pastrami on rye sandwich - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What an interesting setup! Manny's is one of those places that feels like it serves a bigger purpose than just food. It's massive, cafeteria-style, and honestly, I wish more places like this existed in our hometown. It's the kind of space that could be incredibly useful for large crowds or even community support during emergencies--I know that sounds odd, but it really struck me how functional and welcoming the layout is. We went during a non-peak hour, which I think was a lucky move. The line was short, and the vibe was relaxed. I got a little overwhelmed by the options (rookie move), so I didn't order as well as I could've--but that just means I need to go back. The malt shake? Best part of the visit. Creamy, nostalgic, and absolutely delicious. The guy behind the counter--maybe Manny himself?--was incredibly kind and walked me through the process like I was a first-timer (which I was). Super helpful and made the experience feel personal. Portions are huge, so come hungry or ready to share. If you're into old-school deli vibes and a bit of Chicago history, give this place a try and soak in the nostalgia. read more

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A institution of Chicago! Manny's Deli has been here forever and in generations of the family. My buddy took me here. And I tried the corned beef sandwich and the pastrami. As well as the potato latka's. Everything was incredble. I love how they shave the meats. So moist and tender. The rye bread here is incredible. Some of the best jewish deli's in the US. The potato latka was addicting. I couldn't stop eating it. This is a must have spot for sandwiches lovers. Classic food that lasts forever. It's a large restaurant space with tons of seating. Service made me feel very welcomed. I enjoyed my experience and would highly recommend it! Recommendation: Pastrami sandwich and potato latka read more

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Iconic place to eat in Chicago. Old school delicatessen. Enjoyed a pastrami and rye sandwich, pickles, potato cake, and a noodle soup. Service was good. Cool atmosphere. Glad I had the experience. read more

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Stopped here for lunch on Thursday while in town for FLLW event. In research of lunch places, this became a repeat mention. We came for a late lunch so there was no real rush or crowd, which allowed us to peruse the menu and make an informed choice. I went with the pastrami on rye - which was very good, and I added a potato pancake. After going to the counter, I added a black and white cookie and a diet soda. Old world food, great service and solid execution. read more

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A local joint, this Chicago resturant is a classic. Went to Manny's for breakfast and ordered the corn beef hash, pancakes, and 2 eggs cooked to order. The food hit the spot, was so tasty. On the tables, there is mustard and horseradish that perfectly cut the fatty meat. There's a parking lot outside in the back of the resturant with free parking and inside there are plenty of tables with comfortable seating. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food here is a bit pricy for breakfast, but delicious! I need to come back for lunch to try a pastrami sandwich. read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Corned Beef Hash - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wonderful place to eat! The employees are very friendly and the food is delicious! I had a NY style Reuben with corned beef! It was great! lol too much meat for my small appetite, but that left me with 1/2 a sandwich for a meal for a little later. If you are ever nearby you should give it a try!!! read more

I have two separate experiences with Manny's to rate. First, we ordered Manny's catering for brunch for the Sunday after our wedding. We got a selection of sandwiches, a lox platter with bagels, and a dessert platter. Our experience was EXCELLENT. The online ordering was extremely easy, pricing was transparent, and we were able to really customize what we wanted. The delivery arrived about 15 minutes early and they brought so many condiments and goodies we weren't expecting. Then, the food was soooo good and an absolute hit. Like, every single platter was cleared. It was such a perfect decision for such a big day. I cannot recommend catering enough!! Second, after such a success with catering, we knew we had to actually visit the restaurant. I could not believe the size of the place! No worries at all about finding a table. We were a little confused about the counter ordering, but the staff was so nice and helpful. And lemme tell you, the counter ordering is genius, because it made me want EVERYTHING. I got a bagel sandwich, then went back up after eating to get Mac & cheese! Everything we had was fantastic. It's worth the long journey for us! read more

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It's been on my husband's bucket list to go to Manny's and we finally made it! I've never been to a cafe/deli like this before (outside of school) so it was definitely a new experience! Grabbed a tray and some silverware and walked up to the counter to order our food. Prices seemed pretty reasonable, considering it's in the city. Food was very good, but as it's cafeteria style not cooked to order. I got an order of the large Mish Mosh soup with a little bit of everything. It was very good! Husband got the pastrami but got it on a French roll, for the price it didn't seem super worth it, it wasn't quite piled as high as some of the photos which was disappointing, but he was still very full afterwards. Staff was very fast, friendly and helpful. They have a counter after paying for more utensils, drinks, water. Plenty of seating available with people chatting. They also have a to go deli and bakery attached. Free 1hr parking in the lot which is a rare find in the city. Overall a very pleasant experience! read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been coming here since I was a teenager. Other deli's have come and gone so they are by far the best in the city when it comes to the sandwiches. On a crowded day the line moves fast and the service is always quite friendly. It's a bust diner with all the hustle and bustle. Most importantly I love the sandwiches and I'd pay the price which it is on the pricey side. Plenty of room to sit down and eat and it's loud and busy as a diner should be. read more

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What more can be said about Manny's? Everything is great. I usually get matzo ball soup, a corned beef sandwich, potato pancake and a knish. Not cheap but the portions are huge. read more

Been a few years since my last visit into the city with all the crime. Stopped in for lunch. Prices have gone up like everywhere but this will be my last visit. Sandwich, latke, cup of soup and can of soda $34. And the sandwich use to be heaping over. Not this serving... read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - 2025 visit - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place to visit to get some ethnic foods and some great deli sandwiches. Even the pickles are good. Highly recommend. read more

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Located near Roosevelt and Jefferson, this dining experience is a cafeteria where you pick up food and pay. Breakfast and lunch items are available in the morning. Breakfast is until 130p. There are a few Jewish items. Menu items include lox and bagel, babka French toast, beef knish, kishke, and noodles kugel. There's white fish, sweet and sour cabbage soup, and huge pastrami and turkey sandwiches. read more

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Great Jewish Deli. Absolutely great sandwiches, 12 oz Corned Beef, Pastrami or Brisket on rye or onion roll, with pickle and wonderful potato pancake. The soups are a must, chicken noodle, rice, matzoh ball or kreplach; mushroom barley and sweet & sour cabbage great when on menu. Don't pass up the meat and potato knish with gravy. The cafeteria hot table also offers short ribs, fish, beef stew, spaghetti and meatballs, kugel, Mac & cheese and oxtail stew. Salads, lox & bagles and deserts. No matter what you choose, you can't go wrong. Grab a tray and work you way down the line. read more

This was a new experience to me, I don't think I have ever been to a school style cafeteria in my adult years, but here it is. Came to Chicago to visit some friends, and they said that this was one of the iconic spots. They got hot lunch and cold lunch, hot sandwiches, and cold sandwiches, soups, dessert, pretty much anything that you'll find in your elementary school, junior high school, high school.. It was a lot to take in, but I went with the traditional tuna salad sandwich on toasted rye bread. Plain and simple meanwhile, my friend went for the breakfast brisket hash. It was a cool introduction, great service from the staff, they had a cleaning person going around clearing the tables and cleaning the trays. I don't think you can go wrong with this place ever. It's got a little of everything and pretty much Chicago soul sprinkled in there. If you're into a classic cafeteria style dining, where you grab your tray and your utensils and just let the cooks know behind the counter what you want then this is your place. read more

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Got a chance to pop in before we left Chicago. Great reuben sandwich and friendly crew. The staff member offered generous samples of the different meats since we were unsure. Ultimately, ordered the pastrami and corned beef combo Reuben sandwich with a potato latke added on. This was plenty of food for my bf and I (we split the sandwich). the pastrami was delicious!! They have a private lot in the back you can park. Once we finished eating, we popped next door at their bakery and got some sweet treats (giant PB cup, 2 chocolate squares, and a latte). read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Reuben on an onion roll with pastrami and corned beef - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

An absolute Chicago staple. The food is incredible, the ambiance is great, and the owner and staff are some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. Hands down the best deli in the city! read more

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My father and I were on a weekend road trip, and of course, I had to stop at Manny's off Jefferson Street in Chicago. My Mawmaw lived on Jefferson Street many years ago, so I know my way around the area. I parked in the back with no issues. We walked into the side with the desserts for sale. Of course, my father is at the age where he has to urinate every fifteen minutes. The restroom was clean, which is always a good sign because my cardinal rule is that if the restroom is a mess, what about the areas that aren't visible? We headed to see the dishes available, and it's kind of like the military, where you get your utensils and a tray and then point out what you want to the server. We settled on the brisket and macaroni and cheese. We also got two fountain drinks. It was around $60, which was worth it based on the massive portions. read more

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We went for dinner before a Blackhawks game, only took a few minutes to get our food, cafeteria style. Had the classic combo corned beef/pastrami on rye with a potato pancake. Food was excellent, staff was fun and pleasant. A couple people in line took a long time to order, the cooks were patient and made suggestions. Will definitely go back next time. read more

Manny's hands down is the best deli in Chicago! The quality and how well the staff know the menu really can tell how passionate they are about the business. The day I went there was a private filming event. I will say if you ever want to try a deli manny's is the place to go to! read more

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