Came in here looking specifically for Albanian fare, specifically cevapi (skinless sausages) and burek (or byrek), and we were not disappointed! This Balkan deli has lots of other cuisine from the region too, such as Serbian beef burger meat, roast pork, roast lamb, Sarma (stuffed cabbage with ground beef), pastries and cakes. We sat in to eat 2 types of burek (a buttery rolled up philo dough-like pastry) with two kinds of fillings -the Spinach and Cheese burek is apparently a popular filling and I can see why! It was cut into quarters, and had a texture that reminded me of a satisfying bite of pizza -the Beef burek was great too! One quarter of it was enough to fill me up. Take note that if you bring some burek home as leftovers, grill it on the stove or reheat in an air fryer. You do it right, it makes the most wholesome crunch when you bite into it. We also ordered a sour cherry cheesecake torte, just because it was so pretty. Couldn't remember the price, but it was definitely worth it. I was reluctant to buy the cevapi at first, because $20 seemed ridiculous for a plate of 10 pieces, but a gentleman convinced us to buy a batch of uncooked cevapi, 20 for just $22. We took it home and once lightly pan fried, we fell in love. I would fit 2 or 3 pieces topped with stone ground mustard, between 2 pieces of bagel or bread. This fed us for several days! According to a family member, Sandy's has been operating in that location for 35 years, and sells a variety of Balkan liquor, drinks, snacks and more. A bit pricey for lunch but worth at least a visit! read more

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I came for the cakes, but return for the pork cracklings. The first time I entered the store, I was greeted by the scent of frying pork. Heavenly. I didn't know it was cracklings and I came with the express purpose of their cake display. After ordering a couple of (HUGE) slices of cake, I stupidly left. I sat in the car wondering if I should get some cracklings. Dear reader, I did. I also returned a week later for more. At the second visit, I ordered the Raffaello cake. It was good. I thought it'd be similar to the Ferrero Raffaello candy. While it wasn't, it was still a good cake. It was as if coconut and a cheesecake and whipped cream had a bébé. Delicious. However, the cake bottom was a little dense for my liking. As far as ambiance, the store is clean and orderly. If you're there at opening, you may be treated to the delicious smell of chicharron. Hmmm! read more

Sandy's Bakery & Deli - Cvarci (pork cracklings) 1/2 lb - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wasn't totally sold on this place til I saw the picture of Vlade Divac and Peja Stokakovic at Sandy's. Jimi had about 9 different meats here. Turns out Jimi loves the food of the Balkans. Would a team of the best basketball players from the combined nations of the former Yugoslavia beat the current Team USA?!?!? 5 stars read more

All the food I have tried at this place is good. If you eat beef, try the cevapcici! The workers are friendly and will help you if you have questions. read more

Really good food. People can be a little rude. But great food. Serbian family with a passion. Could use a touch of more friendliness.

Best Serbian meats and bread! This is old world baking, cooking, and butchering. A must try local European deli. read more

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So much deliciousness! I took my grandma here for her 70th birthday, as she had been really wanting to go. It is a quaint and cute little deli and bakery serving a variety of items. As I walked into the establishment, I was met with the delicious scent of sweet treats and well seasoned foods. My mouth started to water a bit as I walked by each case encapsulating the food. Food: I ordered a variety of desserts, a few which I was able to sample first. Let me just say YUMMM. You can tell everything is homemade and created with lots of love. I highly recommend the breads as well. The soups too! Service: The workers were so kind, helpful and welcoming. We really felt like family. I look forward to coming back. Overall: definitely worth the visit, so much homemade deliciousness. I highly recommend. read more

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Sandy's was extremely accommodating in a last minute order for a full size torta. My grandfather is from Hungary and we ordered a Dobos Torta for his birthday. He said it was the best torta he has ever had! They are a small business, but every worker there was extremely pleasant and welcoming when I arrived for pick up. Thank you guys! read more

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I really enjoyed the pljeskavica. The lepinja was light and airy. You can find all kinds of Serbian products. The staff was really kind and I appreciated their patience as I practiced my Serbian. I will definitely return. read more

Been customer for few years now. Very disappointed how they handle my last two orders. We ordered cvarci and for the very first time they arrived absolutely nasty. They were huge and fat. They are pretty pricey talking $20.00 LB we ordered $200 worth and everything end up in the trash. I was ready to give them other chance and try to order ones again. I requested smaller pieces and I asked please to not sand me the order like the last time. $160.00 worth of order arrived in no time. I called few friends to let them know they order is here. When I opened the box I was in absolute shock. ARE YOU KIDDING ME ?? I understand they have fat and I am not really picky but come on. I asked if is possible to get order but not only fat. We ordered them before they were delicious all the time. We even introduced them to European market here in San Diego and they ordered all the time. How is possible that they get great orders and they send me garbage. I really have a need to share my story just because I think is wrong to not care about a very good customer who spread your business all over San Diego even in Mexico ... Thank you Sandy's bakery for taking good care of us for few years I don't understand where did it go wrong ... read more

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Ja sam Srpkinja, preselila sam se iz Velike Britanije u Čikago pre oko dve godine i nedavno sam pronašla ovaj mali dragulj. Hrana je neverovatna! Mesne ploče, kolači, burek - apsolutno fantastično! Restoran/Radnju vode žene - Sandy' je ljubazna i gostoljubiva Namirnice su sjajne - toliko je dostupnih stvari - to je poput ulaska u srpski supermarket! Svidja mi se puno!!! Super! A lil review in English: This place is absolutely fantastic! The food is authentic, tastes amazing and good priced too Sandy is nice, she's friendly and welcoming.. Great lil place and glad I found it Won't be going anywhere else for my Serbian food/groceries! Njam njam!!! read more

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It's a deli with bakery. I went here to buy the cupavci or cupavac but not available. The lady thought i was looking for cevapi and showed me picture of the grill ground pork with cabbage and onion. It actually smells good so i ordered that. It was actually delicious. They have roasted pork which they sell per lb. i might try that one next time and cupavac. The service is good. Street parking only. read more

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This place is a gem found in this neighborhood! Great service, nice people, huge servings, everything taste home made! Its amazing! Will definitely comeback. Will definitely try other things next time. Will definitely recommend. Sunday: there's a lot of people buying huge amount of food. It's great because you know that everything is freshly made and cooked. read more

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Food was good but overpriced. Service was pretty bad, the blonde lady at the counter didn't seem to want to help me, just get my order and leave. Ambiance was ruined by the employee's attitude. I am Spanish and first time ordering Serbian food recommended by my lovely Serbian friends who agreed with my opinion on the Bakery. Cheese croissants were amazing read more

Thank you Chicago, you don't disappoint. I have had a long and strong relationship with Serbian food. Finally found the food that makes me weak. Burek I finally found you, now when the feeling comes I know where you are. Stay soft and warm until I return to you. read more

The food is amazing here!! The cevapi plate is my favorite, but I also like the spicy pork sausage, the cheesecake, and I hear very good things about the hamburger. Eat here!! You will not regret it! read more

Been here 3 times the past two weeks. I've passed by this place for years and finally visited, because my brother in law told me their burger was good. First, two times I went just had the baked goods, since I visited in the morning. The third time I ordered the burger and the pork cracklings... both very good. The burger looks dry, but not at all. Also a big portion, ended up eating 1/3rd and eating the rest the next day. read more

Sandy's Bakery & Deli - This is their huge burger, comes with a side of cut up potatoes. - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The prices charged are generally higher than posted. Owner responds to negative reviews by saying "YOU must be referring to somewhere else" or calling the person a liar. read more

I have lived a block away from this place for 6 years now and just tried it last month. I know, I know. Ridiculous. But I'm so glad I finally did! I know nothing about Serbian food. Well, I didn't before I went in anyways. The ladies behind the counter were friendly and helpful. Also helpful were the large signs with pictures over the counter! From those pictures, I picked the cevapi (ground meat, like skinless sausages, cooked on the grill) and a pljeskavica (giant burger topped with onions and a cream cheese like spread). The cevapi was served with this amazing giant bread, onions and more of the cream cheese like spread. They also came with fries and a slaw like side. Sandy's is turning into a regular craving for me now! I need to try other things on the menu like the amazing looking pork cracklings. But when I walk in I just hit my two go-to items. Someday I'll be brave! read more

Very overpriced. I needed food for my event. First they said it will be $600 then I removed few items and they said final price is around $500. I left deposit and we agreed for me to come over weekend to pick up everything. When I arrived to pick up food over the weekend, it was little over $700. I was shocked, but lady said "Don't feel bad to spend money, money goes away and comes back" lol... I wouldn't feel bad if I wasn't told total will be around $500. To make it worse, potato pies made for me were sold accidentally to someone else. Food is good, that's why they get 3 stars, otherwise I would leave 1 star. read more

we had ordered trays of food for a holiday, after experiencing a death in the family. We had called multiple times to confirm the order, and when we came to pick it up, they pretended like they did not know what we were talking about and when we were asking for what kind of accommodations they can give us, they proceeded to scream in our daughters faces. They were by far the most unprofessional people I have ever seen in my entire life. The food they offered as a solution was very clearly just scraps left over that they were going to throw away and the main man started to threaten violence towards us. This place should be shut down for many reasons, including lack of human decency read more

Well.........I don't know what it was but it was good. Happened upon this spot after eating lunch at Pho #1. Everyone was going in and leaving with happy smiles. It is a small establishment. Up front there are a few tables where you could eat or drink your coffee. The back half was the bakery restaurant. I got these things that looked like Twinkie's. They were moistened with a sweet ?honey mixture. Like I said I don't know what they were but they were good. There was a whole bunch of other things to try but we will save those for another day. There was a small grocery of a few select items there as well. read more

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Excellent food -especially if you love meat! The staff was very friendly and welcoming! They were very accommodating and grilled up something special for my dad since he wasn't eating red meat. The deli also has a little store inside and we bought some stuff from there to eat with our food which was also delicious (ajvar). We needed up spending a lot of time there and didn't feel rushed at all. The store is very clean. There is some seating but not a lot. It's very causal and homey. I really enjoyed my time there and look forward to going back! read more

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The food is so good! Always fresh and super delicious. Great spot for take out dinner and some tasty desserts.

No stars at all. I had a party that I needed small cookies and meat plates . Meal plates were fine and tasty. I don't recommend this place for cookies for the reason while on call with Keka the person who took my order, I asked for specific type of cookies my favourite ones which are Bayadera and Oblatne to be main ones on the plate and I specificaly asked for it and mentioned if they can not make them for my order date , I will not take those cookie plates. She was assuring me that they will make me what ever I want to order. I as well ordered russian one and breakvica ones but asked for few like 3,4 peaces by plate. What I got was FEW of oblatne , the rest was russian ones, NONE of Bayaderas and bunch of breskvica ones which are supwr heavy and since they charge by pound for a plate it was an add up to the total price and looks like they just wanned to make extra dollars.. as well they added some chocolate bisquits that I didnt even asked for as well very chunky and heavy! I am dissapponted in this service and will not order nothing else ever again from them because , well, god knows what my order would look like ! Just to mention price for all was almost $400! Meat plates were $160 and the difference was all for two small cookie plates ... so upset with this. The order was picked up by someone else if I was there I would peobably just turn my back and left without any of their foods.... Soo upset and feels like they just took advantage of me to make few bucks more ... read more

Sandy's Bakery & Deli - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time I ordered the burger and it was delicious. Second time I got their baked bread, they were also delicious. So I've been wanting to bring my wife here to try their other food. Finally we got a chance and we got their stuffed cabbage and stuffed pepper. Both very good, and we also ordered the burger and the meat platter to go, and we finished the sarma and stuffed pepper and we just sit there waiting for the meat to come. 30 mins gone and we still waiting so I walked up to the lady and the food is sitting there. I told her we've been waiting, and she gave me an attitude saying it was preparing‍. For more than 30 mins? We came at 2:30 afternoon. We were the only ones there. Btw I spent like $55 something never offered a receipt. This review has nothing to do with their food, but their professionalism. I just read some of the reviews others left and the way they replied back is just simply unprofessional. You might have lots of loyal customers, but you have just lost one of them. read more

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The best Balkan food in the city!!!! My neighbors are Balkan and had us over and they got food from Sandy's and we've loved it ever since read more

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Try this amazing place The food is amazing. The chicken, pork, and sausages are so so good plus they delivery read more

This was my first time trying Serbian food and I fell in love with this love. Everything here are so fresh and authentic. My favorite are the grilled meats. The seasoning was just perfect. I definitely recommend this place and definitely coming back here. Also, the sweets here are to die for. I had tulumbe and it was phenomenal!!!! read more

Sandy's Bakery & Deli - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My go to place when I crave for balkan food. They have big portions for the grill food for a reasonable price. Their cevapi and burger is a must try! Food is always fresh and delicious, taste just like when I was in Serbia. The service, food, and parking is great. read more

I was there today, and just like other reviewers, it's appalling that they do not care about being safe and sanitary not only during Covid but ALL THE TIME! You are handling food that people put in their mouths. I placed my order and as I am watching the associate that is going to help me with gloves on handling money she continued to handle the pork I ordered without changing her gloves! When I kindly brought it up to her she argued with me saying it was her co-worker that handled the money not her. Even though I did say no I watched you it was you, she said no and continued to handle my order with the dirty gloves. Horrible attitudes, unsanitary store, and poor management. I will never go back here after being a customer for years. read more

Oh my gosh their baklava is to die for. Honestly all of their pastries are fantastic. They have a great selections of meats, sausages, ready to eat foods and grocery options. Love this place!!! We will definitely be back :) read more

Great small deli bakery restaurant European style. Serbian food . Loved the food and the non pretentious atmosphere . read more

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Regarding management's response to my review: I had never been to either restaurant previously. I was shocked enough by what I saw at Sandy's to write my first Yelp review. (A quick look at other reviewers shows this is how many first step onto Yelp, my path is not unusual). I look forward to offering other reviews in the future, and to write a positive one about Sandy's someday. However, that will be hard to do if Sandy's management continues to dismiss feedback and practice misdirection, as they've done with this and other reviews that mention COVID-related lapses. Having masks on hand is not the same as requiring customers to wear them. I am not the only reviewer who noticed unmasked customers and staff. While I hope no one has contracted COVID after visiting Sandy's, management cannot know this for sure, because the city's contact tracing program is underdeveloped and focused on other communities. That Sandy's is so certain about something so uncertain is another sign that management needs to take COVID more seriously. I wish the people who work at and patronize Sandy's good health. I hope that Sandy's management will open their minds to feedback, their hearts to a community that wants to support them (even if they've only written one Yelp review), and through both, work harder to minimize the risk of exposure. We're pressing this issue because we WANT to patronize Sandy's. I hope to be able to someday. read more

So I just finished eating the Cevapi plate and let me tell you it was out of this world!!!. I was beyond amazed by the flavor of the Cevapi, it really was mouth watering! I honestly didn't expect to be shocked by the amazing grill taste of the meat and the deliciousness of the potatoes and the cabbage! The bread also met all expectations!!! It was the most fluffiest and freshly baked bread I've ever had in quite a while! Usually I get lavash and pita bread fresh but this is my first time trying Serbian food, and it was quite a pleasant experience! You guys went above and beyond!!! Loved it read more

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I have been looking forward to going to Sandy's for months. I arrived and the staff was not wearing their masks properly (one person on their chin, the other only covering mouth). The bread is sitting out uncovered where they are breathing all day. After I kindly asked them to please adjust their masks, one worker said "you should just go home if you have problem". So disappointed because the food is so good. read more

This place!!!!! Oh my God everything is so so so so delicious and unique!!! I had the Pljeskavica, chicken soup, kinder cake, breskvice and bakin kolac. Every bite was just aaaaah so delicious!! Cant wait to go back and try everything !!! :)) read more

By far the best bread in all of Illinois. Every other Sunday I wait an hour before open so that I am the first customer. The bread comes piping hot right out of the oven. I also order a couple of meals to go that are made whilst I wait. The burek comes right out of the kitchen as you are waiting and they all are delicious, especially the meat. The sweets and cookies are beautiful and amazingly delicious. I found this place by accident and I absolutely love it and so has everyone I have told. Wherever you live, it really is worth the drive. OH! Try the roasted lamb, Sarma, sausages, goulash, and fish. read more

When you walk in you instantly get hit get with authentic smells of Balkan bbq aka skara! or for the Balkan people it smells like home. It's a small place with seating for four people but grabbing something for home is the way To go anyway it has a lot of Serbian deserts, groceries, a deli counter where they sell raw meat by the lb to take home and cook or on the right side they can cook for you. I got the pleskavica sandwich which is a sausage sandwich cooked on a bed of onions with kajmak spread which is a sweeter version of sour cream that taste just like a pice of heaven. I grabbed 2 as even though it's giant you can help yourself eating all of it in a matter of min and this way I jab another one for later lol. My other favorite is chevapi little sausages of awesomeness and don't worry they have menus in English next to the counter that you can simply point to what you want and they will make it for you. If you are near by I recommend you stop by and try some Balkan food I promise you won't leave disappointed. read more

Sandy's Bakery & Deli - That's all that is left from my giant sausage sandwich. - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came in for pitas/bureks for the bosses birthday. Walking in was a scene from a movie. All the men at the tables turned around and looked lol. Lots of choices for pitas, pastry and lots and lots of smoked meats read more