Pretty much an average Deli sit down restaurant. I went here for lunch and it was a huge portion for the price. I had a tuna melt sandwich. It was honestly pretty bland. But I must say their sweet potato fries were amazing though. The service is good. It's not too busy when I visited though. I'm giving it four stars because I just think the food wasn't amazing but it was good. I would go again. read more

Have had numerous bad meals here. Iced tea is like water. Overpriced I had a gift certificate the last time and ended handing the remsining gift certificate to another customer. Lots of people like it here tho. I'm back using up another gift certificate read more

I truly love this place! It's such a fun diner in the center of Solon and when I say they can do it all, people, I MEAN it! Are you feeling home cooking? Italian? Greek? Typical sandwiches and salads? Fluffy pancakes? Well stroll right in and take a seat, cause they've got whatever you're craving! The macaroni and cheese I had was simply splendid. The sauce was the perfect consistency with the best bold cheese flavors. It was gooey and creamy and the noodles were cooked to perfection. A tomato slice was placed atop, which paired well as a little topping for the difference of the two textures. I sprinkled some pepper atop and I was in heaven! I have also tried the very meaty Reuben. Their corned beef is out of this world. Tender and robust in flavor, piled high - seriously, I even removed some, with a fantasticly smooth and sweet but tart Thousand Island. The pickle served with the sandwich was incredible. A good dill is sometimes hard to come by. Search no longer, amigos! They have different seasonal specials and although I didn't try it, I strongly admired the interesting options they had available for Fall. One was a homemade off the bone turkey panini with cranberry and pepper jack - it sounded amazing! The owner is a jovial man who is present and checks on his guests frequently. You can tell his heart and soul is behind this restaurant, and I am grateful for his attentiveness. If you want to please a variety of people, Chicago Deli is your answer! I will definitely be back!!! read more

Lunch here exceeded expectations. Highly recommend the half sandwich/soup deal. The Mishmash soup was a perfect mix of chicken noodle and matzo ball soup. The corned beef with toasted challah bread was delicious. The only complaint was that the hummus appetizer was a bit bland although my mother in law did enjoy it. Overall a nice spot for lunch. read more

Chicago Deli - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

Amazing food and service! George, the owner is warm and friendly. He goes to every table. The food is creative and delicious.

I eat here only ones it was good. Good coffee good omelet good fast service. What else do you need on Saturday morning. we ordered corned beef to go a lot it's always lean and juicy read more

This was a pleasant surprise. It's a pretty unassuming deli in a strip mall down in Solon, but I couldn't believe how delicious their matzoh ball soup was. You get two enormous matzoh balls with your soup and the price is extremely reasonable. I haven't tried the other food but I will be back to give it a shot. It was a nice surprise. read more

We are long time customers and today just tanked. We came into Chicago Deli for late brunch. Was told 10 minute wait, turned into a 20 minute wait. Finally ordered eggs, pancakes, latkes. After a 40 minute wait and still no food and the restaurant was half full by the time we decided enough. People who sat after us already had their food. Very disappointed. read more

Classic American comfort food with a fun Mediterranean twist. This is a place where you can get a nice pastrami and stuffed grape leaves together. I really love that. I often go there for the Mediterranean sides and doctor them up a bit more when I get home, but the serve as a fantastic base. The service is okay. Employees are nice but somewhat slow when I've gone. It doesn't bother me too much. Very clean inside and comfortable. Chicago deli is a great place to go for a good sandwich with your family. Oh and also the cakes are killer! read more

Great place. Good atmosphere. Good food. Wish there were more in the area. Arrive hungry

It's a second home for food. Exceptional workers, it's like a family. George (owner) is always walking around and talking with his customers. He too has been around since I was a teenager, great family owned restaurant who really shows care for his customers. If I could I give them 10 stars read more

My favorite dishes here are the king corned beef sandwich and the open-faced roast beef entrée. For the latter, they form a well in the mashed potatoes and fill it with delicious, tasty gravy. There's more gravy on the beef. You can ask for more gravy on the side. Gravy is life. read more

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. read more

Great service, extensive menu, owner came over and introduced himself! Great family restaurant! read more

Chicago Deli - Traditional - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

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We come here sat and Sunday for breakfast. We've tried every breakfast place in the area and surrounding cities and this one has the best food/price ratio. Like, jims open kitchen is cheaper but the food is bad, first watch has great food but it's too expensive. This is right in the middle. Servers are nice, the owner is nice. My vegan boyfriend can come here and enjoy some Mediterranean dishes, he doesn't usually have options At most of the local places. Place is clean, service is quick. read more

Chicago Deli - Lunch - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

There are a decent amount of lunch places in Solon. Chicago Deli is one of them. I had the matzah ball and half sandwich combo for lunch today. The price was right at $6.99. The corned beef was good, a little on the fatty side. I don't know if they have the option to request a lean cut from the brisket as other places do, if so, that is what I will do next time. The matzah ball soup was my first ever. It was alright. The ball was pretty good for what ever it is. My friend had the pastrami and corned beef combo sandwich. It looked like a sandwich that will automatically spike your cholesterol and blood pressure. I try not to eat cured/salty meats too much so I don't know how often I will return. I saw a sign hanging that proudly proclaimed they carry Bialy's bagels. That is a very reassuring sign. Also, they have a variety of Boar's Head deli meats. read more

Nice family restaurant with good food. My favorite is the steak sandwich for lunch and the Saturday prime rib dinner. Have been going there very frequently at various times of the day. I live in Solon as well, so it's very convenient. read more

Five stars on most counts: attentive staff, quality food, engaged owner, clean space, best motso ball and mish mosh soup (chicken noodle plus motso ball). Fresh deli sandwiches. Five stars for lunch. Tried breakfast today and it was good but there was a faint sweetness to the butter on my toast and the side of butter. Like powdered sugar was sifted over the toast or mixed in the side of butter. I need butter to be savory. Every bite with my egg on the toast had that powdered sugar taste. I will continue to lunch there but may not return for breakfast. read more

Great place to get a good meal. I usually get the Mish Mosh soup. The menu has lots of choices. There is something for everyone. The owner is usually there and he stops by each table. This is also a great place for breakfast too! read more

This place DOES BREAKFAST! I travel for work always looking for an amazing breakfast. Sure, Chicago Deli doesn't do regional fare (no shrimp and grits, no crawfish etoufee) but hands down I think they do everything else! I've been here dozens of times and the meals are consistently fabulous; really freakin good, large portions, and priced right. To be fair and balanced, my only complaint, if you want to call it a complaint, is you have to ask for speciality condiments, such as Splenda, brown mustard, etc.. PS. I've been here for lunch and dinner and it's better than most deli's, but their breakfast rocks!! read more

Love this deli! The reubens, the liver and onions, the French toast... we ended up eating here 4 of the 5 nights we were in town and never had the same thing twice. read more

Bring a jacket because it's an ice box in there. Pretty average honestly. Stopped by after being in a pinch after church while visiting. Breakfast is served all day but I settled on the spaghetti dinner. I mean, it was spaghetti, they got that right but nothing to shout from the roof tops. The sauce turned into a soup after I ate most of the noodles. Not a bad choice but it shouldn't be your first choice read more

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. read more

Chicago Deli - Yum - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

I have to give this place props for being one of the only places to serve hummus in all of Solon (seriously) and it was pretty good. The portions here are large, and the servers are friendly. They also do takeout and seem to have a large selections of deli meats. However, it's very Cleveland in that they are not too big on produce or veggies, it's a real meat and potatoes type of place. Like sandwiches with just meat and no lettuce or tomatoes seem pretty popular. Prices seemed reasonable and it's a nice deli considering most restaurants in town are not. I think they also have a breakfast menu. read more

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. read more

Chicago Deli - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

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I come here weekly the food is always tremendous and the customer service is right on the owner always takes time to stop and chat it's just a really wonderful place read more

Hard to believe I wasn't in the big city! Food was amazing, I had a fantastic corned beef sandwich with zero fat and their very tasty matzo ball soup. The staff was very welcoming and the owner stops by and made you feel like you come there all the time. Prices for what we got was very reasonable and without hesitation we will be back. read more

The pastrami is phenomenal. But that's pretty much where it ends. Placed a to go order, one of the sandwiches was missing the fries, the spaghetti dinner was missing the garlic bread, the onion rings were soggy, fell apart and one of the rings was the top part of the onion that most people discard as it's not really edible. Quite disappointed for such an expensive meal to have so many fails. read more

Great diner atmosphere with above average diner quality food. The old adage of "you get what you pay for" applies here. Definitely not your cheap diner type spot but the increase in price matches up with the quality of food. Chicago deli is a great place to stop if you have a group that wants all different kinds of food too. The menu is very diverse from traditional Mediterranean to high quality corned beef to salads. Breakfast is also a great option here too! The staff is always super helpful and the food comes out quickly! Overall a great spot to stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Protip for parents: sign your kids up for the birthday club and they get a free entree during their birthday month! read more

My family (wife, four year old daughter, and myself), visited for dinner on Saturday early evening. Pleasantly, it wasn't all that crowded, and I am aware that breakfast and lunch are their busiest times on the weekends. My wife ordered the gyro and really enjoyed it stating the way it was wrapped was great for ease of consumption and there was plenty of delicious gyro meat and the sauce was great. My daughter had the kids burger. Plenty of fries and pickles which she loves and she ate the burger entirely. I ordered the Saturday prime rib special. The portion was more than fair for the price and the au jus was delicious. The prime rib itself could use a couple tweaks. A little heavier seasoning on the outside would be good to create a flavorful crust. In addition, the challenge of keeping medium rare throughout ended up with the outermost parts being medium well to well done. That happens occasionally when cooking from cold, or depending on whether you roast at the highest temperature at the beginning or end. The middle was medium rare and overall it was enjoyable. One of the main reasons for this review is to commend our server (Madison I believe). She was pleasant, efficient, and took the time to mix up chocolate milk for our daughter instead of just saying they don't have it. I truly appreciate the attitude and effort overall. It's not fine dining, and it's not intended to be. It was an overall pleasant experience with food that satisfied and provided a good time out with family. I would return to try other items from the diverse menu and enjoy the service. Kudos! read more

A town staple that I have been going to since I was a kid. Great fried bologna sandwiches, awesome selection of platters. Service is good, and prices are reasonable. Doesn't look like much, but it is a great spot for after-church brunch, or just a change of pace from the typical fast-food lunch break from work. read more

Great place to eat, and also work at! George treats all of his employees as family and he personally goes to each and every table to make sure his customers are enjoying their dining experience. Great sandwiches (especially the corned beef and pastrami), breakfast, along with a variety of homemade staples and daily specials. read more

Just got the chicken parm to go. Literally one of the best I've ever had. I live in Manhattan and am temporary staying with my family, this beats a lot of the chicken parms I've had in NYC! Very reasonably priced, huge portion, I will be ordering now every week! :) read more

Decent patty melt, but a bit dry. Sweet potato fries were solid. Service was good, but atmosphere leaves a little bit to be desired. I'd have it again, but it's not top of the list for me. read more

I was really unimpressed with this place on my visit here. I am not a big fan of diner food but since I work in Solon and have tried everywhere else to eat in this city, I figured I would give this place a try. I ordered the red quinoa lettuce wraps for lunch and maybe that was my mistake in ordering something like that from a diner. The lettuce was the romaine that you would find on a burger, not the type one would use for lettuce wraps and the quinoa mixture was dry and lackluster. I was hoping for some big veggies mixed in with the quinoa but all there was were a few tiny red pepper pieces and corn kernels. The mixture was dry and I had to ask for some balsamic dressing so that I could eat it. The service was not the greatest either. While we did receive our food and water quickly, after we had our food we did not see the waitress again until it was time for our checks. If I came back, I would definitely order something else. read more

Meh.....if u like ur food undercooked or overcooked, this is the place for u. Server was nice though. this place does serve beer & wine..(maybe their kitchen staff dabs into it..) read more

Chicago Deli - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

Inconsistent, but will try again Went here for lunch with a companion and we found the food very inconsistent. I had a corned beef reuben with their "spicy" fries while my companion had a chicken salad sandwich and coleslaw. My reuben was surprisingly bland with rye bread so toasted and dry as to be nearly impossible to bite through and dangerously sharp on the month and gums. My companion and I were also unable to detect any spice in their "spicy" fries. However, my companion's chicken salad was spectacular! I will try this Deli/Restaurant again since anyone chef can have an off day, but if you considering going here be warned that the food can be very inconsistent. read more

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!! read more

Chicago Deli - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

Huge sandwiches and matzo balls. Delicious potato salad, excellent service. Looking around at other tables, i see many other menu items I'd like to try but we're leaving tomorrow. read more

This place is the best. Love taking my family of 6 here. The staff is great with my four young boys and the food is consistent.