The Standing Rib Roast, oysters, herring and Limpa Bread were outstanding and delivered to my house…read morewith care. Jack and all at Lakeside help make our holidays better, easier and more delicious every year!

Lakeside has lost it edge. They once had the best tuna salad on the NS. Now it seems to use sour…read morecream instead of mayo---yuk. Yesterday I bought a "Prime" strip steak. 38 bucks/lb. It was surrounded by fat and gristle on 3 sides. Never again--I can think of three nearby alternatives that are better/less expensive

The challah rolls here might be the best I've ever had. So soft and delicious. I think it's worth…read moremaking a trek out here just for this. I'm I accidentally got the soft salami instead of the hard salami. It was more like bologna. The rainbow star cookies were amazing. Not too sweet and just like the ones I remember getting as a kid in New York. They also have discounted bagels at the end of the weekend. I recommend grabbing a bag to take home and the slicing them and putting them in the freezer. There is plenty of free parking and they do have a few tables in the front if you want to dine there.

did I even slightly hesitate on driving 45 minutes for a bagel? like no. not even "like no," just…read moreno. i had to try Kaufman's - I got the breakfast bagel once and the Reuben on a bagel this time... and lemme just say this was an intimidating place. all the food at every counter looked amazing but i couldn't figure out what to order. it seemed everyone just knew what they wanted without a menu so ACT FAST PEOPLE - the bagel itself was surprisingly average considering this was authentic ass deli (not kosher tho) - the fillings tho were what stepped up the game...SOOO much egg in the breakfast game. they asked if I wanted salami or bacon which was interesting like I'm a sausage girl (lol) but honestly it was so yummy - the Reuben though... best sandwich I have ever had in Chicago and that is 0 exaggeration. i shall be returning again and they make the sandwiches BY THE POUND

Food and service was fantastic, my bagel and toasted pastry was a tad stale and dry but the flavor…read morewas immaculate. Great location and the inside was beautiful! Will definitely be coming back

Always a pleasure! I order here when I am sick and I am always met with delicious, warm soup. 10/10read more

I enjoy this Resturant deli and their adjoining bakery !…read more The soup is delicious and I love the juicy corn beef! My daughter loved her salad ! I go in the shop after I leave and buy bakery items cupcakes and cookie s

We went to max and Benny's recently and I would say the service is good and the restaurant is very…read morespacious. The bakery has a large variety as well. Food: lox bagel: 4.5/5 it's pretty good and I love their chive cream cheese. My only complaint was that there were a lot of things that were spotty like dirty plates. Tea with lemon wedges that still had their stickers on and so on. I think if things were cleaner it would for sure be a higher rating.

The summary is this: Burt's Deli is a national treasure and should be protected at all costs…read more First time. Ordered a reuben. Talked to the owners, who are just the people you want there to be in the world. They gave us a little sample of hot corned beef while we waited for the magic. Melt in your mouth deckle, after battling chewy or tough fat from other places, felt like my long-lost love coming home from the sea. We ate the sandwich in the car and talked about how great it was to have a beloved food item that was just perfection, like knowing there was something out there in the world that would always make you happy. 10/10, no notes. The pickles plucked on the strings of my heart, thinking about the old pickle barrels from The Milk Pail and other places long gone. "Next time I see you I'll be looking at you." We'll be back soon.

This little neighborhood gem is 5 stars on every turn. They have been serving up gold standard…read morecorned beef and pastrami sandwiches since 1975 when Burt opened the place, which is now run by his son. As someone who is not a fan of pastrami or corned beef , I went in thinking I was going to do a Turkey breast sandwich. Nope! The owner encouraged me to taste their corned beef and it was love at first bite. My friend and I split a sandwich and it was truly Chefs kiss! The service was top tier and warmth and friendliness and they make you feel like you've stopped in to visit with family for a bite.

While visiting from GA. for a family event, we needed to offer sandwiches for our guests. We…read moreidentified this deli online and make a visit to "Test" their offerings... WOW! WOW! WOW! DELICIOUS sandwiches! We also discovered that they use a local bakery for FRESH BAKED "FANTASTIC" BREAD! But it did not stop there... The owner (Tony) informed us that the Ham, Turkey, and Beef, are all prepared FRESH on site (This is NOT processed "Lunch meat"). I enjoyed the Italian sandwich, and my dining partner had the Club... Very delicious, generous portions, and fair pricing. We placed an order for a variety of 100 catered mini-sandwiches and Tony took special care to treat us right... THANKS Tony! It's a joy to visit a restaurant (Or any business) where the owners are personally Operating it and engaging with the guests... This place is a MUST VISIT!! Did I say, WOW, WOW, WOW?

Great food. $13.00 for a beef, chips, and a drink.... Really good price…read more I went at 12:15pm on a Wednesday. Oops, not a good choice if you're working. Major lunch rush. Took almost 30 minutes to get my beef. Understandable on the wait time, though. But my only complaint is that the order was wrong. I ordered "dipped" beef and sandwich came with its ticket saying "easy dipped". So it was still on the dryer side inside. Also I ordered cheddar cheese, and it had mozzarella on it instead. (Ticket said "mozzarella" too) Cry me a river, I know. But order accuracy needs a little improvement. Great outstanding food!

Perfect chicken noodle soup and corn beef sandwich. Bagel chips to die for! Bagels and bakery items…read moreto go.

If you're craving an authentic Jewish deli experience in the western suburbs, Schmaltz Delicatessen…read morein Lisle is a must-visit. Known for their classic New York-style sandwiches, house-cooked corned beef and pastrami, and traditional deli staples like matzo ball soup, latkes, knishes, and fresh bagels, this place truly delivers the full deli experience. Their bagels are traditional NYC style -- boiled, topped, proofed, and baked fresh daily. My husband and I tried the Asiago cheese, spicy pepperoni, and onion bagels, and they were all delicious. Inside the deli you'll also find a huge selection of freshly baked goods including: * Rugelach * Cherry & Strawberry Carnegie-style creamy cheesecakes * Colossal chocolate eclairs * 5-layer carrot cake & chocolate blackout cake * Classic black & white cookies They make 16 different bagels daily along with pastries, and more. You can also grab house-made soups, their popular egg salad, bagel chips, and other deli favorites to-go. The best Matza-ball soup I have ever had! I ordered the #37 Stuffed Grilled Cheese from their creative sandwich menu -- made with sharp cheddar, Schmacon, mayo, two crispy latkes, all stuffed inside challah bread. Wow. From the moment you walk in, owners Mark and Tonia make you feel like you're visiting friends. You can tell many guests are regulars, and anyone new is welcomed with the same warm smile. Our server Paul was AMAZING and helped guide us through the menu. Schmaltz has earned recognition from Chicago Tribune dining lists and West Suburban Living's "Best of the West 2025." Drive-thru available Private party/event room Seasonal outdoor patio seating They also have a wall of photos from guests who travel near and far to visit, which really shows how special this place has become to the community. If you haven't been here yet, definitely add it to your foodie list.

An Italian/Jewish Deli located in Highland Park on Skokie Blvd and Lake Cook Rd. Had the Turkey…read morePastrami with Muenster cheese and coleslaw rueben. Comes with Russian dressing on the side. The regular size is huge. We shared one and took one home. The pickle is pretty much a cucumber. We also got the key lime pie. Outstanding. Also got the New England Clam Chowder. Wonderful. The service is quick but getting the sandwiches takes a little time to put together. After we got it we understood why. I have had the pastrami on rye previously. Very good. It is a beautiful restaurant with seating but most order to go. A great deli experience.

I was extremely disappointed in our experience at brunch today at Max's Deli. Not only was the…read moreservice poor, our waitress was indignant and the owner was completely out of line and yelled at my mom (who is 80 and goes there weekly) when she confronted him about the service. It was so classless and honestly he should be ashamed of himself. My family met there at 1:00pm, it was Sunday and they were busy. The waitress was stressed, understandably, but that doesn't excuse the rudeness that transpired. It took her 30 minutes to take our order; there's no reason for that. The kitchen was backed up, I get it, but when my mom confronted the owner at 2:05, and said we had been there for an hour, he called her a liar and yelled at her. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THAT!!! Instead of that he could have just said that he would check on it- he literally could have said or acted any other way than the way he did! We got our food shortly after and the waitress seemed to be a little nicer at this point. The owner came over to our table as we were finishing up and I told him that he had no right to speak to my mom that way and his behavior was totally inappropriate; and it was! He kind of chuckled and gave me the "thumbs up" as he walked away. I have never quite experienced anything like this before. It's one thing to have poor service, but to have an owner behave the way he did is something else completely. We will never go back there again! Obviously if I could give this 0 stars, I would!

As I was out and about, and saw this place…read more Decided to have lunch and get their Bomber sandwich. It's a jazzed up Italian beef it came with their special house sauce, Swiss cheese, pickles, grilled onions and more. This is a small spot that also does the long party subs and catering. As I sat down to eat to flavor was good. The special sauce threw me a bit. It was just that it was a different taste than a normal Italian Beef. The fries were salted well and had a nice crispness to them. If I was back in the area I would stop again.

Not sure why I never knew of this place. Lived in Glenview for over a decade in late '80's-90's…read more Been here since '67. First visit I had the delicious Italian beef, dipped hot. Very meaty sandwich either 6" or 9". Make it a bomber with Swiss, pickles, onion and special sauce my next visit. New location at 1880 Glenview Rd is currently under construction likely opening 2026.

Want to blow your mind? Check this place out. Unbelievable inventory and options for great Italian…read morespecialty items. The place is a mad house ... parking lot is full and be prepared for a grocery cart rally. Went on a Saturday morning. New guy in town for the experience. Multiple deli counters and fantastic choices. Service was excellent. Tried many cold cuts and salads. Hot dishes were popular with other shoppers but that wasn't a priority for us. Great breads to choose from. This old world deli is jam packed full of goodies. So many, we are returning today for another pass. Couldn't make it out the door without trying some of their chocolates. The triple dipped malted milk balls will put you in a coma. Highly recommend without any reservations. Allow plenty of time and grab a cart as soon as you enter. Bon Appetite !

We were really excited to check out Tenuta's. We had heard about Tenuta's on a couple of different…read morecooking shows. We had already planned on visiting Franks Diner in Kenosha so we were excited to see that Tenuta's was just a few miles from Franks. After our excellent breakfast at Franks, we made our way to Tenuta's. We were both surprised and kind of excited when we arrived at an empty parking lot with plenty of spaces. It was when we attempted to go in that we noticed that they did not open for 15 minutes. Thus the empty parking lot. What happened over the next 15 minutes was something we have never experienced before. Cars began pulling in 2 and 3 at a time. People were walking up in groups to stand and wait for them to open. Keep in mind this was December and it was pretty cold outside. The closer we got to the time they opened, the more people that arrived. It kind of felt like black Friday shopping. People kept lining up and before you knew it, the parking lot was almost full. Wow. All for good reason as we got inside. Tenutas' is a one stop shop. They have pre-made foods, frozen foods, deli hot food, alcohol, of course some cheese, you name it. We picked up some Italian sausage, some frozen ravioli with their homemade sauce and a pack of their Italian beef. We really enjoyed the ravioli and the homemade sauce was delicious. Being a Chicago guy, the Italian beef was good, just not Chicago quality. The mild Italian sausage was very good and we look forward to enjoying the additional links that we have left. Very popular place that we would definitely visit again when we are back in the area.