In light of Rosh Hashanah, we were looking for Jewish places to eat and came across Schmaltz Deli…read more We never knew there was a Jewish deli in the area and boy were we missing out. As soon as we walked in, we knew it was going to be a great experience. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor tables available as well as a traditional deli counter. They also have a drive thru! You can choose to order at the counter or be seated with a more traditional restaurant-like service. Our waiter was young but very professional and provided great recommendations. To start, they bring a complimentary bowl of bagel chips (a unique twist and a great way to repurpose old bagels). For my meal, I had a half American sandwich with a bowl of matzo ball soup. It was simple but delicious. On our way out, we stopped at the deli and ordered a few rugelach. They tasted so fresh! My favorite was the apricot flavor. Definitely hope to be back real soon to support such a great spot! Shana Tova!

3.5 stars, but rounded up because I didn't feel they deserved any deduction…read more I was REALLY looking forward to their #20 Old New Yorker, which I got in their Navel Cut pastrami. It was a solid 7, which is why I place it at 3.5 stars. I may be being picky here but it just wasn't to the level of "melt-in-your-mouth" pastrami standards for me. Not to say it wasn't good, because it was perfectly fine. In fact, it's better than most of the pastrami sandwiches I tried in Chicagoland. Maybe it's the fact that I had to bring it back to the office to eat it, and half hour had gone by and pastrami weren't as warm and the Jewish rye had become soggy by the time I took the first bite. I mean, it goes without saying that the sandwich would have been 3 times better had I sat down immediately and had it. Again, all things considered, it was a perfectly good sandwich. One interesting thing was that I had never been to an establishment that included a half sour pickle instead of a normal one and gotta say, I was pleasantly surprised. Pickles can be a hit or a miss for me. I like my pickles to be crunch, but some places offer overripened ones that become borderline mushy. Schmaltz's half sour pickle was not overly salty or sour, making it very attractive for me. The more I'm thinking about it, I'm convinced that I'll have to go back and try their #14 Sloppy Paul, which is the corned beef with sauerkraut, which is another favorite of mine. And this time, I'll be sure to dine in and give another review of it to see how much I like them better.

The food was overall good. Had a large cheesesteak sandwich with white American cheese, hand cut…read morefries and a drink. The prices were high though @ $28. I know that all restaurants are struggling with higher costs of pretty much everything, so it has to get passed along to the consumer. Customer service was fast and friendly. I'd give it another try when I'm in the area.

We used to go here years ago with the previous owner. Food was very good, fresh. Sandwiches used…read moreto come with fries included in the price (and prices were under $10 for the large sandwich). Have tried a few times the past 18 months or so with very good priced groupons, BUT I will no longer go back. The large sandwich which the bun was much less bread than the last time and there was not enough meat to cover the entire bun. Fries were way greasier than in the past. The meat has grizzle chunks in them. We have been the only customer in the place the last few times. Way too overpriced for the size and quality. You get a way better sandwich at Cozzi Corner or Jersey Mike's. Our family really used to be a fan of the Mojo's, but I am not sure how much longer they can stay in business.

Love this place the manager is super nice and we tried the garlic aïoli was delicious…read more We both got turkey sandwiches.

The location is not far from Pappadeaux. It's in some office building area. Depending on when you…read morego, parking can be a pain. I got there a little after 9 am, so I was lucky to find a parking spot that was a short walk. It's right across from the 750 building. After walking up the steps, it was right there. There is plenty of seating available. They have a menu that you can find on their website as well as weekly specials (not featured on the website). I ordered an oakton point sandwich. I decided on this one because of the shaved chicken breast, pesto spread, avocado, bacon, etc. It was a good size sandwich, definitely not small. The price was very fair. Service was friendly. I would recommend if you're in the area.

Great food me and my wife and a buddy came for a baby Joe that was a fantastic and wife and buddy…read moregot the sonny and they loved it very good

Great sandwich's, great people working behind the counter, and nice atmosphere…read more I really enjoyed my meal here. It's nice to have a good place in downtown lisle.

I'm not as into subs as I am other sandwich types, like Chicago-style Italian Beefs (Teddy's,…read moreMaxwell's, or Cozzi Corner) or deli (Schmaltz's), but among the 3 sub places I do hit regularly, Potbelly is my favorite. Mojo's East Coast and Jersey Mike's both have their strong points too, don't get me wrong, but I feel that Potbelly offers the best quality for the buck, and is always consistent. Being the closest to home makes it a no-brainer when choosing where to go on days when I do decide to go out for a sub (the other 2 snag me only when I happen to be near them). Super-friendly service (and sometimes a free cookie to boot).

So the sandwich was just OK. Nothing special or mind blowing. You get what you get when you go to a…read moreplace like this. However my disappointment stems from doing a mobile order at the same time as numerous people waiting in the line. The people in the line got their sandwiches immediately. I was waiting and waiting by the pick up location even though they acknowledged I was there and waiting for my order. I did not feel prioritized. My lunch party who ordered at the line, actually finished their whole entire lunch before I even got my food. So I guess the moral is, don't do a pick up order at this location unless you have tons of time to kill and wait.

Bottom Line: One of the best, maybe 'Da Best' and authentic Chicago-style hot dog joints west of…read morethe Kennedy-Dan Ryan. Reaffirming my original five-star for this family-owned and run, no-frills-but-packed-with-Chi-character hot dog joints. Everything freshly made, generous portions, still reasonable prices, mouth watering smells and flavors. Pass up on the now corporate-owned and run, Disneyland of hot dog joints claiming a "Chicago-style" beginning in Villa Park. They literally sold out years ago. Get cozy with Cozzi instead!

Better than average hot dog like joint, but with no great standouts. Well, maybe the fries which I…read morealways love. Consistent quality as far as food goes, and always nice friendly staff. It sucks that they close on Monday, my usual day to grab a take out sandwich, and 2 of the last 3 times I went, they managed to screw up my order. Ordered Italian Sausage with Mozzarella, Sweet Peppers, and Red Sauce, and sure enough, they forgot the Red Sauce (and I forgot to check in the car as I should have). The previous error, two times before, was made by the same woman.

Went for the first time today. Got the Chicken Parm with the spicy vodka sauce, it was amazing. The…read morevodka sauce and cheese was so flavorful and the chicken was moist and crispy, and bread was crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Spice was perfect, just enough heat but not too much. The service was great, the cashier helped me find what sandwich I was looking for, asked if I wanted the lunch special and introduced me to diet RC, which I didn't even know was a thing. Seems like a nice family owned restaurant. I was tempted to eat inside but I opted to eat in my car even though the inside was very clean and had a nice vibe, only critique is seats were a little worn. Edit: Also! I was reading the past reviews and I don't know if they changed their pricing, but i got two sodas, the sandwich and fries and it came out to like $13, which in this economy was not bad at all! 4.5/5 - I will be frequenting this spot weekly for lunch. I want to try the other sandwiches but that vodka parm was so good. We'll see.

This place surprised us! I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon to grab lunch to go for my fiancée…read moreand myself. It was a small place with only a few tables that was empty at 2 p on a Saturday. The gentleman working was patient while I read the menu. We chose the original chicken Cesar and the KO Philly. The chicken Cesar was amazing. The cutlet was cooked so well and the dressing had great flavor!! The KO Philly's meat was so tender and we really enjoyed trying something new with all the flavors of the KO Philly. Didn't give 5 stars because it was a bit expensive for 2 subs (that don't come with anything) & the KO Philly needed more jalapeños to offset the sweet BBQ (the jalapeños were a great touch!)

You have to experience this place ~ there is no way to explain it…read more Chef Jerry prepares the daily menu. There is no set menu and it changes daily. There are about 20 servings prepared and when it's gone ~ it's gone until next time He will prepare special orders. Everyone looooooooooooooved the sausage, peppers and potatoes. Everything we have tried (pasta in vodka sauce, cheese lasagna, cannoli) has been delicious and the servings are very generous. So happy this is now a convenient location. It is located in the farthest north store front in the little strip mall on the northeast corner of Curtis and Belmont in Downers Grove. Conveniently, there is a stoplight at the corner. Beware the parking lot is VERY small. Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Opens at 2 but I suggest you go later so you have a selection.

There are no words to accurately describe how good this place is! Between the amazing people, food…read moreand value there is nothing but love and admiration for D'Capos! These guys catered our wedding, and we were blown out of the park! They were super accommodating and the food was "S" tier!!

My husband and I stopped into Jake's Deli for lunch and had such a great experience. I enjoyed the…read moresalad bar with added chicken and paired it with a cup of wild rice soup -- and wow, the soup was absolutely delicious! Perfectly comforting and full of flavor. My husband ordered the Beefeater sandwich and really enjoyed it -- hearty, fresh, and exactly what you want from a classic deli favorite. The service truly stood out. The cashier was so friendly and welcoming, and I believe the manager (she had a ponytail and was wearing a black polo) was working next to her and was equally kind. The cashier even asked if we were rewards members. I couldn't remember if I still was, so she kindly looked us up and sure enough -- I was! We even had a free drink on my account, which was such a nice surprise. Great food, friendly service, and little extra touches that make you want to come back. We'll definitely be visiting again!

This place is rated highly by others, but for me it has been a place of rudeness, small portions…read moreand high prices. I even walked out once because the order taker was extremely rude. Why did I ever come back? Today I ordered the chicken salad with pineapple to go. It looks weird. No wonder, the chicken is GRATED with pineapple. It is weird-tasting and not good. Plus they toasted my whole wheat bun, & why? I didn't ask for that. I am here wondering again why am I here? But for sure I am not returning.

Jersey Mike's made feeding our new office team a breeze, even during the peak 12:30pm lunch rush…read more The plaza location offers convenient parking right out front, though the shop itself was packed when we arrived. We pre-ordered three catering boxes of sandwiches and cookies for the team, while I opted to order my own meal individually at the counter. I ordered the veggie sub on gluten-free bread, "Mike's Way" with no onions. I was immediately impressed by their cross-contamination protocols: when I informed the staff of my allergy, they let me know that gluten-free sandwiches are safely prepared in the back to avoid allergen exposure. The customer service was exceptional from start to finish. The entire crew was friendly, efficient, and well-organized, handing me a direct ticket to pay so I could keep things moving. A standout highlight was their gluten-free cookies, which are delicious. Between the seamless catering setup, accommodating allergy safety, and great treats, this will definitely be my go-to lunch spot whenever I'm working down at the new office location.

I happened to already be in the strip mall, so decided to stop for a sandwich. Jersey Mike's line…read moretends to go slower than other sub places. This is because they slice the meat and cheese as people order. They offer white, wheat, gluten free, wrap, or bowl options. They do not have as many veggie choices as other sub shops. They were out of tomatoes on day of visit. Staff were trying to fill to go orders and in person at the same time. Sandwich was tasty. Staff are friendly.