Potbelly

Since my favorite deli in Franklin Park IL closed after 60 years, not really but it was sold and…read morethe new owners are going in a different direction so with empty meat cases the subs must be gone. So I had to find a new Italian deli in the area and this place had an authentic Italian sub on the menu with prosciutto, Genoa salami, capicola, provolone cheese, Italian dressing, lettuce and tomato that I added raw onions, hot giardiniera and mayo. It's a deli/mini mart/gambling machine/cafe with friendly service. The meats were skimpy was my first thought, see my pictures. My first thought after taking the first bite was WOW this Italian hoagie bread was perfect/fresh with that great chew/pull. Even with the skimpy meat the whole combination with me tweaking the sandwich was so fu#king delicious I got a second one to take back to WI for dinner. The area probably has a better Italian deli the residents will tell you but I'm in town once a year so next year I will try another Italian deli until I find one to start a new tradition like my old friend for many years that is no more. My final thought is that the price point is similar to the chain sub restaurants with a high quality sub sandwich and why anyone in the area that goes to a chain with this gem is beyond me because they do an authentic Italian sub very well.

This is an interesting place. It's a restaurant, liquor store, gaming, and grocery store all in…read moreone. The beef wasn't that great, the peppers tasted like they had been soaking in tomato sauce all day. Meat lacked flavor. BUT the beef isn't the reason for the trip. The breaded chicken sandwich is a banger! Seasoned to perfection. I've had it many times but this was the first time I had it fresh at the store and not delivered.

6" Small Mary Ann's Hot Reuben Special

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Few tables out front

Zenwich - Elmhurst

4.6(927 reviews)

1.6 mi

So glad we happened to be in the area and tried this place for lunch. The restaurant has a very…read moreJapanese feel to it. You place your order on the tablet, there is just one guy working in there who makes the food and places it on the counter. The decor is simple and just right. The food is the best food ever! I had the rice paper wrap with tofu in it. I could only eat half as I was so full. The seasoning on the fries is so good.. and the cucumber salad was top notch. Even the drinks in the cooker area were very interesting that I had never seen before. It's very clear that this is a very well thought out restaurant. The only feedback I would give is to add a couple of options for vegan gluten free in the menu. My wrap had to be customized and communicating with the chef was a bit of a challenge due to language.

Zenwich - Tasty Food, Lacking Warmth…read more My family and I recently visited Zenwich and tried a little bit of everything--two sandwiches and two rice bowls. Let's start with the good: the sandwiches were delicious, with standout bread that really elevated the meal. While I wouldn't go out of my way to make a special trip just for them, they were definitely enjoyable and well-executed. The rice bowls earned a solid 7.5 from my husband and son. Flavorful and filling, but maybe missing that little extra something to make them truly memorable. Where Zenwich unfortunately fell flat was the customer service. We visited around 5 PM on a Friday and there was only one person working. Not only were we not greeted when we walked in, but we stood at the counter for several minutes without even being acknowledged. I even saw another customer politely thank the staff member after asking for a napkin, and he didn't so much as look up in response. It left the whole experience feeling impersonal. If the service matched the quality of the food, this would've easily been a four-star visit. With just a bit more effort in the hospitality department, Zenwich could really shine.

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Rosalia's Deli

4.4(120 reviews)

1.6 mi

I'm always on the hunt for a good eggplant Parm sandwich, but unfortunately, Rosalia's Deli just…read moredidn't hit the mark for me. The eggplant was really soggy, and the whole sandwich was lacking that crispiness I was hoping for. It wasn't quite what I wanted. On the bright side, the marinara sauce was pretty solid--not too sour or tangy, and it had good flavor, but the sandwich itself was just missing something. It wasn't my favorite. That said, they do have a lot of other options on the menu, and I'll probably give them another shot. This time around, the only other thing we tried was the gelato, and that was amazing. You can tell it was fresh, and it was definitely the highlight of the meal. The deli has a good amount of seating, but it does get really busy during lunch rush, so just a heads-up. You can pre-order if you want to skip the line, which is a nice option. They've got pizzas, pastas, salads, subs--the whole lineup--so I might come back to try something else, but the eggplant Parm sandwich? Probably not.

This was my first time here. Workers were very friendly and answered all my questions. I got a cold…read moresub that was loaded. Twice as much meat as the chain places and cheaper!

Main dining room

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Order here sign. Hand painted. We take pride in everything we offer

Firehouse Subs

3.8(74 reviews)

1.9 mi

Fire House Subs great stuff, 1st time at this place. Let me tell you, Alex and Max are awesome…read more Great customer service. Made sandwiches super fast. The sandwiches tasted super great. Guys thank you for your recommendations. The sandwiches are very tasty. Live in the city, but i definitely would come back to this place next time I come in this area. I hope Max and Alex are there. Ceasar

We have had Firehouse Subs cater events before so I did not hesitate to enlist their services again…read morethis year. Kudos to Jaison and his team for their professionalism and commitment to excellent service. The service was amazingly fast, efficient and very friendly. Jaison was well organized, knowledgeable and patient as he helped me navigate through the numerous catering options available. The platters I ordered were all made with quality ingredients and with a beautiful presentation. The sandwiches were fresh, flavorful, with generous portions and a hit with our guests! A numbers of guests expressed interest in personally using Firehouse Subs in the future. It was a sincere pleasure working with this great staff at Stone Park.

FireHouse Subs great employees

Supposed to be 4 inches as you can see more like 2

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Alice & Friends

4.2(25 reviews)

5.7 mi

I'm absolutely over the moon with this place! The restaurant is AMAZING, the service was great, and…read morethe food... WOW.... I ordered a soup and a pasta, and both were DELICIOUS. What really makes this place stand out for me is the variety. Sometimes when looking for vegan food, the options can feel pretty limited to fried foods, burgers, wings, etc, but here, you can find more prepared meals, pastas, soups, salads, plus the desserts are a DREAM. Absolutely outstanding! GOTTA BE BACK SOON!

Markedly below average food. Ordered the rainbow rolls, Grace's teriyaki, Burmese noodle salad, and…read morethe green tea cheesecake. Adequate service and totally unremarkable ambiance. The rainbow rolls consisted of plain, uncooked vegetables wrapped in rice paper, accompanied by peanut sauce as well as a vinegar dip. There was absolutely no taste to the rainbow rolls, and the peanut sauce tasted like peanut butter that had been microwaved for twenty seconds. The vinegar dip was the only thing that salvaged the rolls. The teriyaki did not come as advertised. There were chunks of glazed soy in brown rice - no other veggies in the bowl itself. There was a side salad that I dumped into the bowl to add some crunch and texture. The glazed soy was tasty but the rice was remarkably bland and mushy. This regime of blandness continued with the Burmese noodle salad: some of the flavours had potential and the dish might have been tastier if those flavours were accentuated, but instead it was a bowl of noodles and assorted vegetables with no compelling taste or texture. The cheesecake was both too sweet and remarkably bitter at the same time. It was fine texturally but the sweetness was overwhelming. The layer of tea on top of the cheesecake added some bitterness. The two flavours were totally incongruous. I have never wasted dessert before - if I can't finish it I take it home, but this dessert was so inedible that even at nine dollars it was not worth salvaging. Service was fine and the food came out quickly. The location of the restaurant in downtown Oak Park was nice - there was some sort of music festival going on outside that made an otherwise aggressively mediocre meal more bearable. Overall, I do not recommend this establishment.

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My spam sandwich. Chewy fresh bun. Crunchy salad toppings. And crispy spam slabs- sooo good.

Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli

4.7(167 reviews)

2.7 mi

great selections and fresh made to order. tasty pizza by…read morethe slice, thick italian kind. and cookies galore to pick from as well as canoli that's great! try them and you won't regret it. you'll just come back again and again

Food is bomb loved the pizza. The lemon knot cookie was so good perfectly soft but firm and not…read morehard to chew. Portions were awesome amazing price. Well worth the money. Very clean atmosphere. Micayla was the perfect person to give me some recommendations. Would come again just based on her customer service !

Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli - Inside Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli. W Lake St Melrose Park IL . Pizza Sandwiches Panini Salads Cookies Italian Imported Goods . Cool!

Inside Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli. W Lake St Melrose Park IL . Pizza Sandwiches Panini Salads Cookies Italian Imported Goods . Cool!

Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli - Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli. W Lake St Melrose Park IL . Pizza Sandwiches Panini Salads Cookies Italian Imported Goods . Cool!

Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli. W Lake St Melrose Park IL . Pizza Sandwiches Panini Salads Cookies Italian Imported Goods . Cool!

Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli - Cookies@ Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli. W Lake St Melrose Park IL . Pizza Sandwiches Panini Salads Cookies Italian Imported Goods . Cool!

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Cookies@ Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli. W Lake St Melrose Park IL . Pizza Sandwiches Panini Salads Cookies Italian Imported Goods . Cool!

Mortadeli

4.6(65 reviews)

4.0 mi

So I was on an architectural survey and wanted something good and local. Since I'm from Columbus,…read morewhere the food can be pretty meh, I figured I'd give this place a shot because the reviews were great. At first, I was disappointed they didn't have Chicago Italian beef. So I asked what they would recommend, and the very polite lady behind the counter said, "You should try my meatball sub." I laughed and told her, "I don't know... my late grandma (100% Italian) made the best meatballs ever, but alright, let's do it." Then she asked, "Do you want peppers?" and of course my reply was, "Heck yeah!" She chuckled. When the sub came out, I have to say, it was huge. I sat down, took one quick smell and a bite... BOOM. I was instantly transported back to my grandma's kitchen, eating Saturday pasta and meatballs. I highly recommend checking this little gem out. The service, the atmosphere, and especially the food were all amazing. I definitely was not disappointed. P.S. Don't skip the desserts -- once again, absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for the memories and the great experience!

Great little spot for a vegan sandwich or a vegan veggie sandwich…read more However they are way too expensive for a bread and lettuce and tomato sandwich!!! I can get one for a fraction of the price at Subway or make my own!! Ed said that his meatball sandwich was to sloppy and messy We would never return

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SPINACH & RICOTTA W/ Side of Gravy and SIDE OF MEATBALLS

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Al & Joe's Deli

4.0(286 reviews)

2.8 mi

Amazing! classic Italian sub sandwich - savory, cured meats, sharp cheese, crisp vegetables, and a…read moretangy oil and vinegar wrapped inside a soft, chewy roll. The service was excellent! Highly recommended!

I drive past a few days ago... checked in with a couple from the area and decided to give it a try…read moretoday. I ordered a 6" Italian sub and a slice of sausage pizza. The pizza crust was dry and rubbery. Decent flavor existed in there somewhere. The sauce and cheese weren't great. The sausage was good. The sub... which is what I went for... was seriously lacking. An unbalanced build... half barely had any meat/cheese etc. The other half was ok. Not alot of thought was put into it. I asked if it came with giardinera and was told it didn't but had oil and spices. I wanted to experience it the way they make it. That was a mistake because there was barely anything on there. On top of it... as cool as the place looked, for a neighborhood place I wasn't greeted with any type of warmness or welcome. Pizza - 2 Sub - 2 Location/service - 2

A variety of drinks

Italian beef on Tuesday only

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Inside Ale& Joe's .10348 Addison Ave, Franklin Park, IL Deli Pizza Sandwiches Liquor Store etc. since 1960 ! Under Mannheim Rd Bridge.

Michele Baking Company

4.7(49 reviews)

2.3 mi

The staff is super friendly, the prices are very reasonable, the bread is delicious. They also…read moresell pizza dough, small and large Focaccia bread. It is worth your time to have a first visit to this bread baking company. Cash only. Not sure if they still sell brewed coffee.

This place is cash only - so know it going in! But the older lady at the counter is old-world charm…read moreat its best- it almost seems like I'd heard her voice on a radio commercial- but she's very sweet. I ordered a 6" Italian sub on their soft and fresh baked French bread- I waited about 5 minutes after ordering- and she gave me 4 sandwich rolls in addition to the reasonably priced sub! I sat to eat - and munched away on this very tasty sub! Worth recommending AND eating again! If you've got the cash and are a bit hungry? Check it out!

Italian sub!

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.5(66 reviews)

1.6 mi

There food is good but there is no reason I should be paying extra for avocados if it's not even…read moregoing to be filled to the top...this is the third time I've gotta a less then half filled container and the next time it happens me and the worker are gonna have an issue

Meh... My sandwich…read morewas OK - nothong more, nothing less - as the flavors didn't quite seem to mesh or come together. And, being a Mr. Sub fan for over 40 years, I probably won't bother making a return visit.