Loved this place, I talked to the owners and they are lovely people who made make experience so great!! Definitely a hidden gem and should get more recognition that what they are currently getting, I would recommend the Chicago white six sandwich and the chicken Parmesan sandwich as well. Highly recommend this place !!! read more

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These guys make a MIGHTY sandwich! Tried the meatball, chicken parm and steak sandwich. My favourite was the meatball sub for sure. All three sandwiches were HUGE!!! Great quality sandwich, loaded, that's for sure. The only reason I didn't give them a 5-star is that the flavour profile for these sandwiches wasn't what I was looking for. I've had better versions of these sandwiches elsewhere, but... no one builds such an impressive sandwich like Chicago Deli. You definitely need to go here! read more

There are 2 sandwiches with the same name but a number on the end. I must have clarified the number and was given the wrong sandwhich. The person who took my call did not confirm which sandwich it was also. I didn't realise the mistake until I got home. I called and mentioned the issue and said I would come back for the correct one. The man hung up on me without a word. Picked up the sandwhich and I apologized and said I hadn't realized there was two with the same name. Nothing from him and then charged full price for the sandwhich. I was more than willing to pay again but an apology would have been nice as we were both in the wrong. read more

Stop. Just stop what you're doing. This is what you're getting for dinner, so stop looking. Mike... You, sir, have changed my life with this sandwich. I've been a big fan of Chicago Deli Express for months: fresh made sandwiches, chicken parm and pasta and they always go the extra mile making sure your order is right. They've been in my weekly rotation for a while and I always look forward to dinner from Chicago Deli Express. Tonight, I decided to deviate from my usual Medium Lakeshore Place, BLT sandwich, which is classic and amazing from here. Note: no matter what you get, get the bread toasted with garlic butter. It's epic! I decided to try the Medium Chicago White Sox, a sliced roast pork sandwich with mozzarella, bacon fried peppers and onions, chipotle mayo (I requested easy on the mayo, which was perfect), maple/bacon seasoning, with sliced apple chutney on the side (delivery and they packed it on the side so the sandwich wouldn't get soggy, score!). Read that again: Sliced roast pork on toasted garlic bread with mozzarella, bacon fried peppers and onions, chipotle mayo, maple/bacon seasoning, with sliced apple chutney. This is a sandwich that has changed the sandwich game. Never did I expect such a beautifully composed sandwich to arrive on my doorstep. The food at Chicago is fabulous but this was a cut above. The apple chutney plays off the salty bacon and savory peppers. The pork was moist and plentiful, the sandwich runneth over! That chutney is not to be missed, it is a Must. The apple balances the whole sandwich with beautiful, carefully measured sweetness. I can't love on this sandwich enough, eating it was an experience I can't wait to repeat. I don't know that I've been this excited about a sandwich in years. Do yourself a favor and add Chicago Deli Express to your rotation. You won't be disappointed! *this review is based on a SkipTheDishes order* read more

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Yaaassssss I love this little nook in the wall. The 2 things I suggest is to get the beef and cheese - chicago bull? Or whatever its called. But the trick is to get it with the garlic bun instead of the regular bun that it is served with. It is an extra charge but totally worth it. I tried it once with just plain bun and I was regretting that i didnt fork out the extra dollar or so. Other one i love is their tiramisu. Im not an expert on it but i can finish a whole little tray if my husband lets me. read more

While the food takes a bit longer from order to mouth than fast food places, the quality of the food is on par (or better) than big name restaurants in the area. The 18 inch sub is big enough to feed a big (read, hungry/fat) guy like me for two and change meals, and the pastas are not only filling, but extremely tasty. The owner, Mike, is extremely friendly, and is more than willing to customize his menu outside of the subs for customers. In addition, the bread is locally baked, the meatballs are handmade, and the man himself is a treat, both to speak to and do business with. His enthusiasm for his work is obvious, and infectious. Portion sizes are generous, food is delicious, amazing service, and on top of all that, it's reasonably priced. Just leave some tortellini for me. read more

This is one of my favorite places to go when I get to town! By far the best quality sub in town. Mike (the owner) really cares about the food and customers. Five Stars! I love the Chicagoland and Chicago Bull subs. read more

Chicago Deli Express - The best sub in town!!! Love the Chicagoland Jumbo! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

I love the food here! They are very generous of how much food they serve and the food are so delicious! I would definitely recommend this restaurant! Thank you! read more

The owners are really nice people and deliver a tasty product! If I'm back in Whitby I'll go again! Thanks for the 3 cookies! I enjoyed mine! read more

My boyfriend and I came here today for the first time and will definitely be back. We were welcomed by the loveliest people who really took the time to explain the menu and offer suggestions. The subs were huge and amazing (we got both lunch and dinner out of our 12" subs). The toppings and buns were super fresh which makes all the difference. So many sauces to choose from!! The meatball sub is definitely our recommendation (oh and the kawartha dairy ice cream). food: 5/5 menu options: 5/5 service: 6/5 :-) read more

Lovely hard working owner and staff. Authentic Italian meatballs made fresh make the meatball sub the best of all time for me. All menu items are freshly prepared, value and taste are worth a visit. read more

Came here for lunch today, it was so incredible. The owner is so knowledgable and nice! He really made us feel welcome and gave incredible suggestions. Everything in their food is made of real ingredients that you'd be able to pronounce! We ended up picking up a full tray of lasagna for dinner! Hand made and full of delicious fresh ingredients. read more

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Tried Chicago Deli Express for the first time last night. I asked my wife to pick me up a large 12" "360 Chicago" Meatball sub on her way home. Oooh my god. The sub was a weapon .. the meatballs were huge. This thing has some serious weight to it. It was amazingly tasty, and clearly fresh, top quality ingredients. I'm a big enough guy, and I just couldn't finish it all. I will definitely be trying more and more sandwiches and pasta from this place. Truly a gem in the heart of Durham Region. My wife and daughter each had a scoop for their London ice cream, and they were both going on and on about how amazing it was. Can't wait to try more of their menu. read more

Great, hearty and real sandwiches! Good bread, delicious grilled veggies. Simple and yummy! The owner is very friendly and welcoming! They also serve ice cream. Definitely will return for more, especially the meatball sub. I would've taken pictures of the sandwiches but we ate them too fast as they were delicious, camera didn't eat first :) It's awesome to have a nice new food place in the area. Highly recommended. read more

This place is unreal. Didn't even know it was an Italian takeout restaurant until the new Italian window signs and flags outside the shop. But wow, I just had the veal parm sandwich for the first time and it was delicious. A good authentic veal parm for once. I recommend the fried hot peppers if you are in for a little spice. Can't wait to try more from here their menu is huge. Also, it seems that everything is made fresh!!! A+++ read more

Chicago Deli Express has the best food, I have had to eat in the Whitby Ontario area!! Hugh subs, fresh pasta's, Lasagna, Shepherds Pie, and Ice Cream. I have had about every item on the menu, and it is all fantastic.(I can't even pick a favorite) I came from the US, and I had been working in the Whitby Ontario area for about 2 week, and had tried many local restaurants and fast food places, then I found the Chicago Deli Express I have eaten food from there every night for 6 weeks, and also had food catered to the job site I've been working at, for the entire crew of 16 people, everyone agreed the food is great, also the owner Mike is a great guy, and good conversationalist also Mike and his staff, are all friendly people, they make you feel right at home at their place of business. in other word it's great food and a great experience also!!! read more

So I was pretty surprised to see every review at 5 stars and thought that doesn't make sense.... but it does! First off service is first class. They were helpful with everything as I was catering for a dozen people for lunch. Everything was ready on time, packed and fresh and it was a hit with the crowd too. Had the meatball, chicken parmesan, and veal parmesan sandwiches with a few subs too and lasagne. I tried the spinach vegetable lasagne and it was delicious. Will definitely be back here! Highly recommended. read more

Very friendly staff. I had a turkey club sandwich for a late lunch. The cold cuts and the toppings were fresh and the buns were freshly baked. All in all much nicer than any chain restaurant. Would recommend. read more

Wow, the meatball sandwich is quite the meal! I had a medium and it had 3 huge meatballs. Juicy and very tasty! The staff are very friendly! Will definitely come back when I'm in town! read more

Got a lecture when I asked for provolone cheese about how expensive all the meats and cheeses were. Price was very high and not worth it for the quality. It also took about fifteen minutes from starting my order to actually getting my sub and I was the only person there. I was hoping for something special but didn't find it here. Thought maybe I'd come back and try a meatball sub because it might be more flavourful until I found out the sauce is straight out of a jar from the store. Pretty disappointing. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is outstanding. We catered a family gathering (chicken parmesan, two types of pasta and garlic bread) and everyone raved about it. The portions were very generous. In the past, we've tried their lasagna and meat cannelloni so we knew the chicken parmesan would be a hit. Mike and his team are the nicest people you could meet. So happy to have this wonderful business in Whitby. See you again soon!! We need to try one of your meatball submarine sandwiches. read more

Great sandwiches. Meat and veggies so fresh. Bread great and fresh. Ruined us for chain "sub stores". Tiramisu was great too. Will definitely return! read more

We came here because we were curious why there was so many five star reviews, and WOW, you will not be disappointed. The customer service was excellent and the food is fresh and delicious, you will not be disappointed! read more

Freshest and best tasting sub I've ever had, hands down. Quality ingredients. The amount of love that goes into them making your sub is incredible! A must try. read more

Awesome service solid sub great selection well done...will definitely be back to try the meatball sub looks great

Hmmm .... I wasn't impressed by the prices when I first arrived but I was determined to try a sandwich since I was eager to find a new gem in the Durham region. I went with the BLT and was sadly underwhelmed. Yes, everything is fresh but for $9.00 (6" sub) I would have liked some more bacon for sure! Two slices .. which made it unidentifiable to my taste buds among the lettuce, tomatoes and sauces. I'll go back and try the meatball sub since it appears others have found them tasty but I was quite disappointed today. read more

Excellent quality sub! Tastes great! Great value considering the size of the sub. It's huge!

Overpriced. Meatball sub tasted like it was frozen meatballs. Sauce was dry. Very hot insidethe store. You would think if they are going to charge $$$$ for a sub they would at least turn down the a/c. Ice cream looked good but was the same pricing you would find in any fancy icecream place but without the nice atmosphere. Limited seating. Very disappointed. Never again! read more