Chicago Deli

Love this place for lunch and breakfast. Breakfast feels like you’re eating At home except you don’t have to cook it yourself!
Lunch: sweet potato fries are the way to go as your side. Feels like they just cut and cooked them! I love the tuna melt, Fresh with light mayo which I love. Gyro & chicken Schwarma were authentic and generous amount of meat! Salads are a good size, but wish they had more greens than iceberg.
Definitely feels like a family run restaurant, so friendly and everyone checks in on you to make sure you’re enjoying yourself and the food.

I went here with my grandma when I came to visit her.
Corky and Lenny’s along with jacks was closed due to Passover, so we went here.
My grandma got the matzah ball soup while I had a corned beef sandwich.
The atmosphere was nice and you can tell there were a lot of regulars, my grandma included.
The owner came to our table and said hi to us and talked to my grandma for a while, which was very nice. The place was packed!
I had a taste of her soup and it was really good. My sandwich was tasty, but a bit dry. I put quite a bit of mustard on it which I normally don’t do.
Other than that the place was great!

This review isn’t about Food. It’s about the staff.
If I could give a half star I would. My mom, aunt and I went to lunch. On a Tuesday afternoon in April. The staff was working if you consider talking to each other working then yes they were totally working. When we finally got seated we went through THREE DIFFERENT SERVERS. We had dishes that you could get from a Goddamn Denny’s. Actually the waitstaff at Denny’s is better than this hellhole. Now I need to mention, that was hardly a soul in the restaurant.
The owner or manager if that’s what he thinks he is. He went around the entire restaurant and then asked everyone how the food was we told him it was fine he’s like «oh so it’s good «we replied no fine. He kept looking over at us during the entire time we are finishing eating and it was very uncomfortable.
Now at the end of the meal we paid our bill and then when he said something very disrespectful to my mother. Which really infuriated me. If you love poor and actually poor is not a worthy word if You Love HORRIFIC service then this is the place for you! If you don’t think completely pass. It’s amazing to me with the service is poor is that they are still in business.

The truest sign a deli knows what it’s doing: the owner personally goes table to table to ask how the service was. George knows everyone who passes through his restaurant!
Here is a totally random (but tasty) list of the best comfort food lunch and brunch options at Chicago Deli:
— Omelets galore!
— French toast.
— Milkshakes. Just trust me on this.
— Matzoh ball soup.
— Fish fry (for the good Catholics out there!)
— Corned beef. Rich and juicy!
As I read the comments about the corned beef, I have to mention… if you want your corned beef lean, ask! They will automatically leave a little fat on for flavor unless you specify.
Most impressively, this can be one of the busiest delis on the east side (particularly on Fridays), but the staff handles it like total pros. I’ve seen lines out the door, and the service never lacked for a minute. I’ve been served faster here during slammed times, than I have in empty restaurants in slow times. Other restaurants could learn from their service. It’s down to a science!

Stopped in for breakfast this morning. Ordered the corned beef hash, two poached eggs soft and well toasted English muffin. 25 minutes later the food arrived. The place was half full and they appeared fully staffed. I say that because there were lots of waitresses standing around. Toast was cold and not buttered, eggs were not fully cooked. Corned
Beef hash is «pebble» like in its consistency — never seen it served this way. And not much meat for that matter, but of course plenty of potatoes! Bad service and bad «signature» CBH. This is
not my first visit but certainly my last

I love this place. The food they serve is amazing and the service is amazing. I had the gyro and it was just delightful.

The service at Deli is abysmal! Everytime I go there to place a carry out order there’s usually something wrong. If I ask for my eggs to be over medium they’re always over easy, if I ask for a meal on the menu when I get it home there’s a hair in it! Today when I attempted to place a carry out order after not going there for 2 months the manager refused to honor the price that was online, even though he stated that the prices online were accurate. Therefore I will never, ever go to Chicago deli again.
*Tried to order a Good Morning America and the person said it was $ 4.99 when online it clearly states for $ 4.59. She stated the online price was accurate but they wouldn’t honor it

Great casual place for breakfast or brunch (really good corned beef hash and waffles!) and the owner is so nice! He made sure to walk around and ensure everyone was having a good experience.

Great food, wonderful service! Great Deli! I have eaten a variety of meals… all great!

You must try the Challah French Toast! Best Ever! Great spot for family breakfast!

Best corned beef? Tired of restaurants giving themselves titles and accolades. My Reuben was ok, meat was a bit fatty and not stacked that high, sauerkraut was sparse and flavorless, and why dressing on the side? They also need a stronger rye. Spicy fries are good and the give you a generous portion. Service was quick, accurate and friendly. I just wasn’t impressed.

Had lunch there for the first time today, and I have to say — I will be back! I had the California BLT — nice fresh avocado and just the right amount of bacon. Delish! Had the potato salad as my side. I’m not usually a huge potato salad fan, but this one was pretty good. Decent amount of seating and friendly, prompt service make this place a winner!

Ordered for delivery for a meeting — and the food was on time, the delivery was seamless and the platter was wonderful. Very fresh bread, good luncheon meat and salad, and I ordered the dessert tray (old world) and that was also excellent.

This used to be one of my favorite places to eat. We are fond of deli food and George, with his habit of visiting every table, really personalizes the visit. I signed up for the birthday coupon and was happy to get mine – dragged the whole family in. Sadly, this visit confirmed what my last few places suggested – the standard seems to be declining. The food was so-​so. George did NOT stop by. And our waitress was just downright bad.
Now, I’ve been a waitress, so I know that it is seldom glamorous or fun. Our waitress – sorry, server! – must have been having a terrible day, and she thought it would be okay to bring some negativity into my birthday celebration. She sighed – audibly – and frowned when we were not ready to order instantaneously. When asked about the specials for the day, she gestured toward the sign board at the entrance. I could not see that far, and there were people waiting in front of the sign, which discouraged me from walking over. When I asked her if she would just repeat them for us, she answered, «Okay. (Sigh.) Do you have problems with your eyesight or something?»
The portions were obviously smaller than they used to be, and all of us were disappointed with the taste. My daughter’s French toast was crispy. My husband’s sandwich was bland. My fish was McDonald’s quality, and our waitress was put out when I requested extra lemon. She also seemed upset by the request for take out boxes, and brought the check moments after our entrees. She did not refill water glasses or coffee cups. Worst of all, I thought, was the scene she made before we left. I used my own pen to sign the credit card authorization and replaced the Huntington Bank pen she brought on top of the little folder. Perhaps she dropped it – I don’t know what happened. I do know that she came back a minute later and demanded loudly, «Where is the pen I brought?» Several diners looked up from their meals to see what the ruckus was. When I explained that I had not used «her» pen and that I had replaced it, she said, «Well, I don’t see it anywhere! And I didn’t see it? Are you sure you put it there? Just check under the table? Did you put it in your purse?» I was so embarrassed that I actually unzipped my purse and showed her that it was Huntington Bank pen-​free, holding up the pen I had used. She scrutinized it, gave another audible sigh, and then left without another word. We were never thanked for coming, made to feel welcome, or even asked if everything was okay.
I was shocked by the entire experience. I know from other reviews that not everyone has encountered my bad server and that their food was apparently better than that we got. Perhaps we were just there on an unrepresentative day. Sadly, though, I doubt that any of us will ever return. George.. .gotta monitor those servers!

Great service, wonderful food, and the nicest people working here! Too bad there is not a place like this in Columbus. I would eat here everyday if I could!

I’ve been here many times for work lunches as it’s right around the corner from my office (never a bad thing to have a great deli nearby) and have always had an excellent meal. This joint is very much the quintessential deli in every way.
My two favorites here are what the signature of any good deli should be — fantastic Jewish staples of latkes and applesauce as well as matzo ball soup. Now, I love me some matzo balls, but ordering the soup at restaurants can be hit or miss — oft times, sadly, many places put wayyyyy too much salt in the broth (matzo salt soup, anyone?). But the base here is impeccably perfect and very fragrant and flavorful, compliment the matzo balls wonderfully. Case-​in-​point, whenever my fiancèe is sick, I always stop here after work to pick her up a huge container of matzo ball soup. Complimentary, the latkes are also well done, not too greasy and pack a potent potato flavor. The other dishes here are nothing spectacular but your average good deli food.
All in all, Chicago Deli may not be Katz in NYC or Chompie’s in Phoenix, but it’s a solid, and delicious, casual joint for some classic deli staples.

Amazing omelet, tabouli. and falafel. Owner very kind. Staff a little disorganized but friendly. Food so fresh and delicious! I’d i loved closure I’d come back often. Relaxed atmosphere.

I went there on a Saturday morning around 8:15 am. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and great service. The name of my waitress was Sam and she was super nice! I ordered the corned beef hash and it was so much better than a very famous deli in New York and Connecticut. The waffle was good also but I didn’t taste it until I was done with my corned beef hash so I wasn’t able to taste it when it was fresh off the griddle. Still, the whipped butter and cream were fresh. The strawberries were fresh and plain with no sauce which I liked.
I am usually a very hard person to please. But I will definitely go back for breakfast.

Returned to an old favorite rating place this evening.
Very good food & friendly service!

This place falls within the Denny’s genre of restaurants. The owner is awesome – great guy. The food, on the other hand, is OK for a diner.