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Got the The Good Eater, which comes with 3/4 lb Pastrami/ corned beef Reuben on multigrain bread. This sandwich was HUGE and honestly really solid. The meat was super tender, the mustard had great flavor, and the multigrain bread was toasted perfectly. The pastrami was definitely the better meat for me, but both were good. Only downside is the sandwich gets soggy over time, so you definitely wanna eat it fresh right away. Vibes were pretty normal casual deli vibes, nothing crazy. Service was nice though and the girl helping us was smiling the whole time which made the experience feel welcoming.

Rahima J.

Old school diner vibes with some of the nicest staff and so many great options to choose from. The sandwich was so fresh and perfect portions, even for a 1/4 pounder. I love that they use mainly beef and turkey products, with a lot of fresh in house made products. Will definitely be back to try some of their other sandwiches!

Brad R.

This is such a great local find in downtown Chicago - it's exactly what I expect a divey deli to look like. I got the 1/2 lb pastrami reuben on rye and it didn't disappoint. Family joint that has been a staple in the area for many years. Will definitely come back for breakfast bagels.

Trisha C.

We came to Chicago for a trip and wanted to try this place for breakfast. Needless to say, we came here two more times during our trip because the food was delicious. There may be a line on the weekend, but the service is really quick. A lot of people order to-go, so despite there not being much seating, we did not have trouble finding a place to sit, even when it seemed packed. I was able to try their lox & fish sandwich (a must), their Matzah ball soup, and their pastrami sandwich (also a must). Their lox & fish sandwich had plenty of fish and cream cheese. There was no skimping on any of the ingredients. I do not consider myself a very meat-forward person, but the pastrami sandwich was really good after I tried it from my family and ordered it for myself at my next visit. Everything was so fresh, and the food quality was excellent. The portion is enough to have you filled (except for the Matzah ball soup). I would definitely come here again when I am back in Chicago.

Leang E.

First of all, I loved that the guy that answered the phone taking my order connected that it was me coming to pick up my order. The line was pretty busy and I was outside for a little bit in the warm sun. It was my first time and felt like a good indicator of a tasty popular spot. I got the pastrami sandwich on a hoagie with lettuce and tomatoes. I also picked up the local Chicago chips which we are a huge fan of. It was a sandwich that hit the spot! We will definitely be back and excited for this place to be around as this building has had a few other business turnovers in the past.

Karen L.

This place has delicious sandwiches! Stopped by for a mid afternoon snack and it was great. We must have come at the perfect time because when we left there was a huge line. I love how they added cucumbers to the egg salad sandwich for a little crunch too. Plan to come back on the reg!

Shay R.

I came across Schneider Deli while on the search for a place that does a decent lox bagel. Based on the photos I was instantly hooked and needed to try the lox bagel. On the website it's listed as a fish bagel sandwich with the option to select nova, gravlax, or smoked whitefish salad. I recommend the bagel with nova smoked salmon. The lox bagel was priced on par for the River North area which means it was a little pricer. It's priced at $16 but it comes with a fair amount of the smoked salmon. I ended up being able to share half of the sandwich with my husband and still feel full afterwards. The restaurant is located conveniently on Lasalle and Ohio right next to the Ohio House Motel. The inside of the restaurant was sizable enough for a few tables of smaller parties of 4 (or less). The inside seems to be a mix of souvenir items, grocery shop, and restaurant. They have a lot of the classic jewish deli classics such as Dr. Brown's soda and loafs of challah. The lox bagel itself was just okay. I've had a ton of lox bagels throughout the city and it wasn't anything to phone home about. I do appreciate they give you a ton of smoked salmon so you can easily get two meals from your order. The next time I visit I'll try a different bagel to see if it has a little more flavor. The bagel mainly just needed a little rock salt to add flavor. Overall, the vibe was cool and I can see myself visiting again.

Tiffany S.

I don't usually stay in the River North area but I happened to be for a recent work trip. A quick Yelp search popped Schneider Deli onto my radar as I was looking for breakfast near the hotel. I was so excited to find that they had egg bagels- everything egg, but I'll take it! I ordered a breakfast sandwich on Toast -- with turkey sausage, cheddar and egg on an everything egg bagel. It was tasty and filling! Also, my order was ready when they said it would be. I also added 2 everything egg bagels because why not. They had some AMAZING sounding cream cheeses like Giardinera CC as well as a Toffee Apple CC?! Also, their sandos sound delish too! The space itself is fairly small with some counter/bar as well as table seating but it's SUPER charming.

Ria P.

Honestly a solid bagel and solid cream cheese. The egg everything bagel was a little thinner than I would've wanted, but it did taste good. The latkes were really great and honestly better than most ones I've had. Really small and cute shop though!

Emi G.

Amazing Lox bagel. Super flavorful. I like that they keep mustard on the tables, it added to the experience. Nice ambiance and good service, too. A bit pricey but they make their own meats.

Anna J.

Stellar! If you're looking for a good deli, this is it but be warned its a small spot so to go is definitely the way! We stopped in here to get some breakfast one morning and boy am I glad we did! I split with a friend their traditional lox bagel and then a bacon egg and cheese and it was like I was transported to New York. Packed sandwiches with tons of ingredients that were delicious!

Rubi S.

This was my first time at Schneider Deli, and we stopped in because I was craving a bagel for breakfast and it was close to our hotel. It's a cute little hole-in-the-wall spot with just a few tables and some bar seating. The vibe is very authentic with an old-school deli feel, which I really loved. I ordered the traditional lox, which they call a "fish bagel," and it was so good I ate the entire thing. The flavors were spot-on and really hit the craving. The only downside was that there was way too much cream cheese. I ended up scraping off about half of it just to balance things out. My husband got a breakfast sandwich on a pretzel bagel. The sandwich itself was delicious, but the pretzel bagel was extremely salty--so much so that he couldn't really eat it as is. He tried scraping the salt off the top, but since it was baked in, it didn't help much. He ended up eating the sandwich without the top half of the bagel. Even with those small issues, I still really liked this place and would absolutely go back. Next time, I'll know to order less cream cheese, and we'll skip the pretzel bagel and stick with a classic bagel instead. The staff was friendly and energetic, which made the experience even better. A solid neighborhood deli with great bagels--just order wisely!

Megha D.

Very solid bagel spot!! I was visiting chicago and a friend recommended we check this place out for breakfast one day. It's very tiny inside so we took ours to go, just fyi. I split a lox bagel and a sausage egg and cheese bagel with a friend. The sausage egg and cheese was delicious but the lox was my favorite with how refreshing and savory it was! The bagels were perfectly made and really felt like New York style bagels. Overall, 10/10 recommendations!