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    Mensch's Deli

    4.0 (154 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Bagels, Sandwiches
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Michael R.

    Bustling. It's been a while since I've been in a deli that was this busy but I see just why it was bustling. Located in the heart of downtown Evanston I guarantee this Deli is going to become a staple. I went here for my protein fix and I sure got it in my order of their Acme Lox plate which was accompanied with scrambled eggs, fresh tomato slices, red onions, a delicious onion bagel and a dollop of their absolutely delicious chive cream cheese. Fantastic! And I couldn't forget to get an order of their house made Latke. Wanted to give that a try and it proved to be the perfect way to end my meal. Such a friendly staff, efficient service...yes I'll be looking forward to coming back for more.

    Harvest Vegetable Soup And Veggie Bagel
    Steve A.

    Got some great things from this deli in Evanston. It's like one of those old school ones with a little modernity added in. Mensch's is a pretty busy place. Always seems like it's jam packed with a crowd. The prices are pretty okay considering the location and quality. Came at breakfast. It's a great way to start a morning. The only bad thing is the waiting. After finally getting a table it wasn't that long before it would be lunch. We chose to get a few things from the lunch menu as well. It's about $10 for The Veggie Bagel. This comes with capers, cucumbers, herbs, onions, scallion cream cheese, and tomatoes. I substituted to get the plant based version of cream cheese. This was a pretty packed bagel sandwich. A lot of the lunch menu is things like pastrami. It's about $3 for a cup of soup. Has a few to choose from. We got the Harvest Vegetable Soup. Classic tomato broth. There's the usual in it like carrots, corn, onions, peas, and potatoes. Has a lot of history about it. It's open for breakfast and lunch. There's lots of meaty items but there's also things for vegans and vegetarians.

    late night sandwich
    Nazia C.

    I came on Valentine's Day with my daughters. I'm happy to report they have a vegan cream cheese. One of my kids is dairy free so it was nice to see it on the menu. I got my usual - the late night sandwich. It hits every time!

    Pastrami Sandwich and Matzo Ball soup
    Bill W.

    A friend on facebook had been telling people how great this place is so we thought we'd give it a try while visiting my old hometown where I grew up. The food did not disappoint. The pastrami was lean and flavorful on a classic rye bread. The Matzoball Soup was good but could have been better. The atmosphere was classic deli and the service was efficient and friendly. If you're craving classic deli foods and in the neighborhood this is your place.

    The purist
    Jeremías C.

    So I went on a Sunday with my family and it was so good. I got a cup of chicken noodle and I got a sandwich called the purist. My wife, my kids and I all really enjoyed are food. We enjoyed it so much that we went back on Wednesday. On Wednesday I got their smoked white fish on a sesame seed bagel and loved it. I can't wait to go back again.

    Cindy L.

    If you're in Evanston, go to Mensch's!! It's a mom and pop classic deli vibe and the food is so good. Their bagels are great, but definitely try the fried cake/latke, it's the best thing on the menu. Always a solid experience here.

    Rylan Y.

    I have been coming here awhile to get their late night breakfast sandwich and it is one of my favorites! The latke / beef salami combo just hits different (and I am not even that big of a salami person). But this review is focused on my first time dining in for lunch. I came on a Saturday morning and it was packed. We had to wait like 10-15 minutes for a party of 2. We started with Matzo ball soup and it was both my Mom's and mines first time trying it. It was hearty and flavorful! Nothing crazy flavor wise going on but something about the simplicity in it made it so good. Felt like I was eating someones home cooked soup, and it makes me want to try to make it on my own. We also got a side of latke and *chef's kiss*. So crispy, the crunch makes for a nice bite. For my main, I got the turkey deli sandwich. The rye bread was crispy and had a deep earthy flavor to it. The roasted turkey was a little dryer than preferred but it tasted good. I am not usually a big coleslaw person but I enjoyed it here. The 1000 island sauce was generous and it was much needed to compensate for the turkey/bread to bring some more moisture. They gave pickled green tomatoes on the side and they were SO yummy, I almost forgot how much I enjoyed them! As for the staff, they always are great. Both our waitress and the person who usually helps me at the takeout counter are friendly and quick. As for the vibes, it is a family owned diner and it very much gives that feel. Its a cute space with family photos on the wall. This place has been a great addition to the Evanston community and truly is one of my favorite spots in town!

    Entry and menu.
    Ari L.

    $17 for a plain corned beef sandwich. Came with 2 pickles. Corned beef was good not great. Bread was thick and fresh. I don't really know what prices should be anymore as everything is getting more expensive, but this seemed a little pricey. The place itself is really sterile looking on the inside. Not sure I'd make a special trip to go there but if you are near it, it's worth a shot.

    Menu
    Briana L.

    Mensch's opened last year in Evanston and has all the core components of a classic Jewish Deli. Our server had plenty of recommendations when we had narrowed down a few things. Plenty of seating area and very lively and bright inside. LOVED the - Matzo ball soup with fresh dill & parsley - House made pastrami sandwich on rye with pickles & mustard - Latkes served with apple sauce & sour cream

    Corner beef sandwich
    Maley S.

    Picked up a Corned Beef Sandwich for lunch at Mensch's. Came to about $17 dollars. I will let you know that the mustard they use is similar to a brown mustard, which they classify as "deli mustard," I wish I would have known because I would have asked for regular yellow mustard as that is my personal preference. Luckily it didn't subtract too much and my sandwich was still good. One side of my sandwich was definitely fattier than the other, assuming it was just because of the slicing of the meat. I'll probably return next time I'm in Evanston, overall food quality was good, staff was kind, and I for my sandwich pretty quickly. It does seem like a nice place to dine in as well.

    The inside waiting area.
    Bill B.

    Just outstanding. It was so good that we put it on our list as a place to go back to frequently. It was pretty noisy, but the place was packed although we did not need to wait long, five minutes for a table.

    Pastrami on Rye
    Grant A.

    Welcoming! Was expecting more of a cafeteria like setup like Manny's. More of a restaurant/ diner feel where you have waiters. Got an Arnold Palmer and Pastrami on Rye. The pickles they give you are like half sour.Came late morning+ early afternoon. Was surprised by amount of other diners.

    Eric W.

    Mensch's Deli is the ultimate love letter to the classic Jewish deli! Make your way up to Evanston downtown and go to this new restaurant to feast on classic pastrami sandwiches, potato latke, matzo ball soup! Popular place on weekends! Very happening and vibrant atmosphere. Food comes out pretty quick and service is very friendly. #jewishdeli #evanston

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    Very affordable prices, but the quality did not meet my expectations. I was craving a chicken…read moreParmesan sandwich and ordered from here. I was expecting a fried cutlet chicken patty, but got sliced grilled chicken (even the menu on the website says it will be lightly breaded chicken breast). I also ordered a cannoli and it was unusual- not sweet. Overall, my colleagues have suggested that I try a cold sandwich from here instead.

    Yummy Chicago sandwiches! My parents are staying nearby and we decided to swing by and try the…read morefresh made sandwiches. My dad and husband went in to order and said the staff working was friendly. I ordered the chicken parmesan sandwich and I wish I went with something else. The bread was amazing, but the the chicken was just regular sliced chicken breast with marinara sauce and sliced cheese on top. I was expecting more of the traditional breaded, thin chicken (like what you think of when you think of chicken parm) so I was a little disappointed. If it was just based on my sandwich, I would give this a three star experience, but luckily I got to try many others, and they were five stars!! Next time, I think I'd go with the Cielo Panini. It's genoa salami, Italian copa, grilled zucchini, roasted red peppers with Jarlsberg cheese spread of tapenade and drizzle of balsamic vinegar. This shop is also a market and has premade soups, a deli, and some Italian groceries.

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