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!

This place is a GEM!! I've tried half of the menu and have had nothing but delicious goodness!…read moreEverything is simply fantastic! All the staff is amazing and the quality of the food is top notch! The perfect seating section is inside AND they have a lounge! I see many more visits in my near future!

This is a favorite and on the secret sandwhich list. No, it dies with me; that's why it's a secret…read more Do not sleep on the frozen case; we got gravy, meat and marinara, ravioli- meat, cheese and spinach, mostaccioli, lasagna. It's simultaneously impressive and comprehensive. There are prepared sandwiches and sandwiches to order, soup, chips wine, bread, sausages, and a deli (hence the name). If this sounds like a love, letter it is. I was driving to Yorktown, and I'm inside of Frankie's Deli. I'm a better man for it. Thank You and Goodnight

They are obnoxious and rude. Starting from owners and workers. Bought and italian parmigianao…read morecheese a couple weeks ago and didn't use it until today. I spoke to one of the owners and explained myself and he said it's not his problem and we do not want you to come here and hanged up the phone to me. What a Customer service the owners has imagine there workers. I went there three times to buy my italian sub and wanted to pick my own lunch meat and told the Hispanic worker to cut it in half. Guess what he didn't do it and laughed at me. I gave them another chance with my cheese and now that's it. This was he cherry on top. Hopefully this deli goes out of business soon. What a joke! Just an FYI cheese lasted s couple months. You guys sold customer bad food. I should call the help department so the could investigate the food there. Guess I think I am

Amazing sandwich and sub combinations! Fast and very…read morefriendly service. Don't forget to try their potato salad (Wow, good!) and their pizza's are very good as well. We've enjoyed everything we've ordered thus far. Small place - Big win!!!!

I had their special Mortadella and Bufalo with avocado and arugula on a French roll. It was pricey…read moreat 18.00, but i must say it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. It was worthy of a Triple D visit.

my family of 5 came here for lunch and the meal and experience did not disappoint. we placed a…read morelarge order of 5 sandwiches plus two sides, all of which came out very quickly. my mom said the philly steak sandwich was made perfectly and the meat was tender. i got the southern fried chicken melt which was super tasty. my sister got the tattooed chicken melt and my grandma got the Nashville chicken melt, which they both enjoyed a lot. fries and onion rings were a hit too. i would highly recommend this place, and im sure as a late night spot it would hit too. we sat here for a while and the owner kept checking in to ask if we needed anything else. service was great and a pleasant experience overall.

Meltwich is located right next to Matari Coffee and Addah. Nice trio of food spots. Plus, Taqueria…read moreLos Sombreros is at the other end of this plaza. It's not huge inside Meltwich, but they have a bunch of stool seating and two booths with leatherette seating. I was excited to discover that Meltwich is halal. I'm not a big grilled cheese guy as it's mostly carbs and fat, but Meltwich has other items like chicken and beef. For example, they have a couple of sandwiches with grilled chicken, a couple burger options, even a Philly cheese steak option. They also have a variety of fries and milkshakes. I'd like to try one of the fries w/ meat items some other time. I was overwhelmed with the options, but the employee pointed out his two favorite options, so that helped me narrow it down. I went with the Southern Fried Chicken Melt (just the sandwich, not the combo). It was fried chicken with melted cheese and some veggies smushed between multi-grain bread. It was served very hot, so after a couple of attempted bites I decided to take it home to eat. It was very tasty. It took about 12 minutes to come out. I definitely plan to go again and try some other items. Service was excellent. I think pricing was fair ($12.95 for the sandwich only, plus tax & tip) considering the size of the sandwich; it was enough for two people, quite frankly.

A gem of a find! Visiting the area and looking for a local place for breakfast, how fortunate we…read morewere to find Lily's Cafe. The service was impeccable from the initial welcome to the thank you as leaving we felt at home and cared for very well. We ordered off of the Lilys special menu for the holidays - a Cuban sandwich, breakfast burrito with chorizo and chilaquiles con Rojas with chicken, avocado and scrambled egg. Every bite was tasty and beautifully presented. The chilaquiles sauce was flavorful with a bit of spice, tortilla were crispy, the eggs perfectly cooked. This dish could easily serve two hungry people so a box was needed for take out which were promptly gobbled up by family who slept in. If you are in the area do yourself a favor and stop by Lily's Cafe! Bring a big appetite.

I shall start with the good. This is the closest place to our home when we both have extra-busy…read morework days, with meetings, calls, etc. This is a woman-owned business, which I am happy to support. My husband is a human garbage disposal (rude, but true). He is happy to eat here. I really hate this place. They are overpriced, very overcrowded (on any day of the week, however do not even attempt to get a table on the weekend). If you decide to come anyway, know that they provide no seating for waiting customers. This dump is standing room only. They have (kind of, to be generous) a couple of options for vegans. Their hashbrowns are made with canola oil, and by default only, they are vegan. They serve a very bad fruit cup at a very high price. If you bring your own vegan butter, their toast and English muffin are options as well. Vegetarians do well at any breakfast diner. There are no Celiac/gluten-free options that are marked, however to my limited knowledge eggs and hashbrowns are safe (minus toast) I really try to do my best and include everyone of every dietary choice/need in my reviews.

Perfect chicken noodle soup and corn beef sandwich. Bagel chips to die for! Bagels and bakery items…read moreto go.

If you're craving an authentic Jewish deli experience in the western suburbs, Schmaltz Delicatessen…read morein Lisle is a must-visit. Known for their classic New York-style sandwiches, house-cooked corned beef and pastrami, and traditional deli staples like matzo ball soup, latkes, knishes, and fresh bagels, this place truly delivers the full deli experience. Their bagels are traditional NYC style -- boiled, topped, proofed, and baked fresh daily. My husband and I tried the Asiago cheese, spicy pepperoni, and onion bagels, and they were all delicious. Inside the deli you'll also find a huge selection of freshly baked goods including: * Rugelach * Cherry & Strawberry Carnegie-style creamy cheesecakes * Colossal chocolate eclairs * 5-layer carrot cake & chocolate blackout cake * Classic black & white cookies They make 16 different bagels daily along with pastries, and more. You can also grab house-made soups, their popular egg salad, bagel chips, and other deli favorites to-go. The best Matza-ball soup I have ever had! I ordered the #37 Stuffed Grilled Cheese from their creative sandwich menu -- made with sharp cheddar, Schmacon, mayo, two crispy latkes, all stuffed inside challah bread. Wow. From the moment you walk in, owners Mark and Tonia make you feel like you're visiting friends. You can tell many guests are regulars, and anyone new is welcomed with the same warm smile. Our server Paul was AMAZING and helped guide us through the menu. Schmaltz has earned recognition from Chicago Tribune dining lists and West Suburban Living's "Best of the West 2025." Drive-thru available Private party/event room Seasonal outdoor patio seating They also have a wall of photos from guests who travel near and far to visit, which really shows how special this place has become to the community. If you haven't been here yet, definitely add it to your foodie list.

My friend and I went to the Lombard lights and she suggested we go to Shannon's to get some…read moresandwiches and fries to go. I had the turkey honey with cranberry mayonnaise and fries. She had the Italian with fries. We brought it back to her house and it was delicious and I had never been here before. I will definitely be back here. Great food, excellent service.

The Smoked was delicious and especially nice to have a warm sandwich on a chilly day. Cashier was…read morepatient with my group while we decided what we wanted and our food arrived quick. Surprisingly big venue, I imagine it would work well with large groups.

The staff were very friendly and polite! The interior is casual and the space was clean and orderly…read moreduring my visit. And my food came out fairly quickly. The menu is relatively simple but still provides a good variety of options. I ordered the Scorsese, which came with mortadella, burrata, pistachios, pistachio cream, arugula, and hot honey; in the Regular size. The total cost came out to roughly $11, which I felt was very reasonable given the size of the sandwich. The Regular, being the smaller size option, is at least as substantial as what you'd get from Subway, for example. But the quality is miles above. They have a slicer to cut all the cold cuts in-house. All of the ingredients in my sandwich were fresh and delicious, and I loved the way the flavors complimented each other. I would definitely visit again if I find myself in the area!

Just discovered Pronto Italian Sandwiches (downtown Hinsdale)--and wow, what a find…read more I ordered The COPPOLA Chicken Parmesan on Toscanino Torpedo Bread with melted mozzarella, pesto, and vodka sauce. It came with two thick pieces of chicken, breaded fresh per order, and it was unreal. Crispy, cheesy, saucy perfection with every bite. It may have been THE BEST Chicken Parmesan sandwich I've ever had.

Loveeeeee Fontano's. For sandwiches to be such a basic food, they do such an amazing job of making…read morethem absolutely delicious. I stop by almost every time that I am home and the caputo never lets me down. Friendly and fast service!

Today's lunch break: Fontano's Subs......I've been meaning to try this place for years. So I…read moredoordashed them today..........I love a good sandwich and needless to say, I was extremely impressed. Delivery was quick. Turano bread, fresh ingredients, and a more than sufficent amount of meat. This turkey sub was a filling and tasty bite. I will definitely be patronizing more.

While visiting from GA. for a family event, we needed to offer sandwiches for our guests. We…read moreidentified this deli online and make a visit to "Test" their offerings... WOW! WOW! WOW! DELICIOUS sandwiches! We also discovered that they use a local bakery for FRESH BAKED "FANTASTIC" BREAD! But it did not stop there... The owner (Tony) informed us that the Ham, Turkey, and Beef, are all prepared FRESH on site (This is NOT processed "Lunch meat"). I enjoyed the Italian sandwich, and my dining partner had the Club... Very delicious, generous portions, and fair pricing. We placed an order for a variety of 100 catered mini-sandwiches and Tony took special care to treat us right... THANKS Tony! It's a joy to visit a restaurant (Or any business) where the owners are personally Operating it and engaging with the guests... This place is a MUST VISIT!! Did I say, WOW, WOW, WOW?

Great food. $13.00 for a beef, chips, and a drink.... Really good price…read more I went at 12:15pm on a Wednesday. Oops, not a good choice if you're working. Major lunch rush. Took almost 30 minutes to get my beef. Understandable on the wait time, though. But my only complaint is that the order was wrong. I ordered "dipped" beef and sandwich came with its ticket saying "easy dipped". So it was still on the dryer side inside. Also I ordered cheddar cheese, and it had mozzarella on it instead. (Ticket said "mozzarella" too) Cry me a river, I know. But order accuracy needs a little improvement. Great outstanding food!