Rocky&#x27;s Gyros

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)

2.5 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)

2.2 mi

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!

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.

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

Potbelly

3.4(37 reviews)

1.3 mi

Real clean food for being fast food. I was there in and out. I got the meatball sub and it was 4/5…read more This place is definitely a good to spot for lunch!

I've been here so many times. I am from Chicago and well favorite is the wreck…read more The ladies who were doing the sandwich were ok. They were not that friendly. The ambience is average. Same decor nothing has changed. I used to live around here long ago over 10 years and it looks the same. Would I recommend this place? YES! for the food.

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Firehouse Subs

3.8(74 reviews)

2.0 mi

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.

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

FireHouse Subs great employees

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

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Alice & Friends

4.3(21 reviews)

5.1 mi

Outstanding food. I had the ramen 10/10…read moreHotdogs 7/10 And a mash potato thingy 11/10 Service was great Ambiance was good I would go again. the parking garage nearby is good for closeness, and we went while it was cold so we didn't walk around, but was nice. Honestly you can't have a bad time here. But it is cramped and smaller and limited seating but it's nice place.

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

4.6(166 reviews)

2.2 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

One of the best cannolis I've ever had. They make them to order so they're fresh and amazingly…read moredelicious. I also had the classic Italian, nice fresh bread with a crunch and delicious sandwich all around. Very courteous service when ordering at the deli, I was waiting for a friend to arrive before ordering and two times they check on me to make sure I was good to go while waiting. Nice laid-back, small deli atmosphere, lots of local customers that you can tell have been going there for years. Amazing sandwich, will be back.

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(62 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(281 reviews)

3.9 mi

Decided to stop by while I was in the area to pick up an Italian sub sandwich with mayo and extra…read moreItalian dressing. Well, we ordered two. Then my hubby said their tortellini salad was a hit. I ordered my sandwiches and then walked around, taking in the location/store that my hubby had so many memories at. I see there is an area with slots in the connecting room next door. Upon arriving home only to find there was not any Italian dressing on either sandwich or surprisingly in the salad. The sandwiches and salad were dry until we added our own Italian dressing, and the salad is spicy, not refreshing at all. It wasn't until we finished eating that we did a search and found that the family sold the store a while back due to the passing of the original owner. We can say we tried it but will not return. Simply not the same.

Well I took Friday off and made this a bucket list to make a comparison to Old School Manny's deli…read moreand cafeteria. Surprisingly the food for their corned beef deli is delicious in another way. Quality was good it's not as greasy or thick as Manny's corned beef which you'll have a food coma if you ate a whole corned beef or pastrami sandwich over there here the way they make their sandwich is similar to Jason's deli if anybody remembers Jason's deli. Jason's deli was not bad but it wasn't greasy if you're the type that likes greasy salty corned beef if it's done right like Manny's then that's what you should go otherwise if you don't like that feel this might not be a restaurant or cafeteria to eat at. The corned beef in regards to quality their Mile high corned beef was light and delicious it's fresh too just like Manny's but not greasy and heavy. I have seen this on Facebook as well and they're Italian versus being a kosher Jewish and they've been around too but not as old as Manny's since they've been around since 1960 whereas Manny's has been around since 1942 and is as old as my parents. Ambience was very casual and friendly it was my first time I had a dress to the cashier it's not really a cafeteria style but you can still sit down and eat I would most likely come back also because of the prices since Manny's tends to be expensive for their sandwiches. This was expensive too but then again I ordered a chili and a tiramisu I was going to get a potato salad just to find out they had soups. If you're around Franklin Park in like Mom and Pop delis this is another good option and don't want to drive to Chicago for Manny's and an alternative to Jason's deli in oakbrook or in Chicago surprise I did not know the other Jason's deli at the four stars. Being an Italian deli it's going to be a bit more limited to certain kosher dishes so don't expect to have knish or matzo ball soup but they will have chicken noodle soup.

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(48 reviews)

3.3 mi

Delish sandwich and the bread was amazing! The lady at the counter was so kind and helpful!read more

Been coming here for years. Love this bakery. So simple, so fresh, so home style. The older woman…read morewho runs it and I believe owns it is the friendliest old school lady you know. The kind you find on every block in any Italian neighborhood. Michele's is off the beaten path of n a main drag in an industrial section. A perfect location actually. Her offerings and fresh, fresh, fresh, and the staple everyone looks for in a true Italian bakery. They have great bakery products especially their bread and awesome focaccia bread that can't be beat! As well, there are various specialty imported products from Italy to choose from. It's the kind of family owned shop that you may see a family, a business man, working folks on lunch break or your neighbor. Lunch business can be busy but never overwhelming. I usually have Michele's special. Prosciutto and fresh mozzarella with a bit of olive oil dressing on the freshest bread you've ever had. You can't beat the prices and the simple kindness that you can't put a price tag on. No wonder they've been there for decades.