Dulce De Leche Cafe

Let me tell ya', Dhally. The Poppy Seed & Salt bagel with a schmear is "to die for". If you want a…read moremid-day treat, tha Lox Sandwich can't be beat, as well!

Lots of downfalls upon my visit here…read more Most importantly, stale bagels. I ordered two breakfast bagels (egg, cheese, sausage), a plain bagel with cream cheese, and a lox bagel and two mini plain bagels for my kids. Not one person enjoyed their bagel. It was extra chewy, dry, and absolutely tasteless. The lox was forgettable. The cream cheese was good, but that was it. Add on a very long wait time for a line that wasn't very long and less than friendly service and that leads to this low review. The only perk was the parking lot and arriving early on a Wednesday left ample parking. Will definitely try out another option next time we want bagels.

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Burger Buz

4.0(5 reviews)

3.1 mi

Cuisine: 5 stars Service: 3.5 stars…read more Ambiance/design: 5 stars Cleanliness: 1 star I have been here twice. The first time, I ordered Lamb biryani and the second time Chicken biryani. Both were exceptional!! I would give Burger Buz 5 stars, but was disappointed about cleanliness. The tables were all wiped, but smeared with something that left a greasy film. Gross. The order was brought to my table on a tray that clearly had not been cleaned. And lastly, the bathroom needed cleaning. I hope management reads this and takes heed. This is a wonderful little place and I would hate to see it fail.

Just a note that my leftover onion rings were delicious. I had them for breakfast today.read more

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The Sandwich Club

3.6(70 reviews)

4.2 mi

Ambiance is nice: no music, but quiet and calm. Nice furniture, seems they've replaced old…read morefurniture and updated some things. The firecracker chicken wrap was 5 stars. The firecracker chicken strips: 4 stars. The burger: 4 stars Fries: 5 stars. Chips: 4 stars

All the food tasted great! Great service, great food, and great experience. We work next door and…read moreenjoy their food all the time.

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Firecracker Chicken Wrap

Cured & Crafted

4.9(59 reviews)

3.3 mi•Jefferson Park

They are doing a great job! The staff is friendly, the shop is cute, and the sandwiches are all so…read moregood. So glad we've got this place in the neighborhood!

I really do love this place. Such a great spot for lunch with many sandwich and side options. The…read moredecor is very unique and beautiful - it's very inviting. I've only ordered to-go, but the staff is welcoming and communicative. My favorites are the Diavolo Italiano, Muffuletta, and Onion Rings which are probably one of the best I've ever had. I tried the Veggies & Such sandwich which was really good. It does come warmed, but I really enjoyed it cold which I ate the next day. The cabbage soup was disappointing, it tasted more like a minestrone soup, which was ok, but expected cabbage soup with a unique tastes. As for the few other things I've tried....they were very yummy. Can't wait to try another sandwich on their menu....if in the area give it try....it will be worth it.

DON'T SLEEP ON THE CABBAGE SOUP & CHEESE FRIES!

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Zalman's

4.3(10 reviews)

3.1 mi•West Rogers Park

03/17/26 - Zalman's, @ 2931 W Touhy Ave. I've driven up & down Touhy for decades. I was told this…read morelocation has only been here for about 2 years. I hadn't eaten lunch yet, it was 2:45 so I decided to stop in & try someplace different. I tried their Jumbo spicy hot dog w/tomato, grilled onion, sauerkraut & garlic mayo. These hot dogs are their own recipe. They are pretty good w/slight spicy kick on the hot dog (their own homemade recipe). In addition they offer a number of different burgers & panini sandwiches that looked really good. I saw a bunch of pictures on the wall of Zalman's restaurants w/access to the exterior. I asked & was told that they are a franchise restaurant in Israel.

don't order anything with beef fry. beef fry is also called beef "bacon" and is typically made…read morecrispy. Not here. Here they STEAM it.... I took it back up to the counter and asked them to make it crispy, you know, how it's supposed to be made, and they brought it back to me just as gross and flabby as before. Lesson learned. one of my kids also got a fry burger and wouldn't touch it. $15 down the drain. I've been to many kosher restaurants and have never seen beef bacon made this way. I honestly don't even think it IS beef fry. It seems like pastrami or something. But they also have a pastrami burger, so idk. I hope they get it together and learn how to make bacon properly. Until then, we'll be sticking with the hotdogs.

Zalman's is a chain restaurant in Israel

Turkey Pastrami Combo Panini

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Blue Kale Cafe & Lounge

4.5(126 reviews)

4.4 mi

I have been wanting to try this place for while and had the opportunity to do so. It's a cute cafe…read morewith the nicest people and fresh tasty food. I ordered the salmon croissant sandwich and my friend had an egg one. We thought they were both delicious and filling. I'd love to try more options next time. I did notice they don't have a ton of meat options. Service was friendly and I like that you can pay on a portable machine while sitting. Plenty of free street parking.

About a 1-1.5: I hate to do this to you, Blue Kale, but our recent visits for brunch/lunch have…read morejust been super disappointing. Not sure if there's a lack of quality control or there are different individuals preparing the food at different shifts, but we have been receiving almost inedible plates. The Garlic Mushroom Scrambled Eggs had an off-putting smell and were scrambled hard - was not possible to enjoy these so these were pushed off to the side and tossed. The B.A.T. Tartine's arugula/mix was not fresh and had a slimy consistency, and they were also not dressed well. The lattes were served lukewarm, even though we requested them to be extra hot - they were also watered down. Staff are friendly, but the price point just does not justify the items you receive. No dice, Blue Kale. +avoid the scrambled eggs +slimy arugula +weak lattes

Cute seating area

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Crunch

4.5(13 reviews)

4.3 mi

Delicious food! The crispy chicken on a pretzel bun is to die for. The steak wrap is savory and…read moredelectable. Definitely one of the best kosher joints in Chicagoland!

A hidden gem in an office building (Wi-fi building) on McCormick! Definitely would not know there…read morewas a restaurant in this area but a pleasant surprise. It's a kosher restaurant with sushi as well. We got the BBQ Brisket Flatbread, The Mac Crispy Sandwich + Fries, and The Nashville Crispy Sandwich + Sweet Potato Fries. Food was delicious but on the pricier side. Would recommend splitting the food. Honestly even the flatbread would be enough to fill two people alone. Service was friendly and the seating area is in a separate room. They have a Paris type of aesthetic.

BBQ Brisket Flatbread, The Mac Crispy, The Nashville Crispy

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Kaufman's

3.9(827 reviews)

5.3 mi

I'm glad I finally got a chance to try it. There's parking on both sides of the building, which I…read morethink has been the issue when I've visited in the past--not seeing parking in the place I thought was for them. The deli is the main attraction, and we got a couple sandwiches. I got a reuben, their leanest cut, and it was really good. There was so much meat--too much for me, but it is super filling. They also have a bakery, though I didn't pick anything up from there. There's lots of soups, too, which I'll probably pick up if I visit again. There are some specialty foods, and they have some tables both in and outside if you'd like to stay a while.

Stopped in for a quick bite…read more I really think you should examine the menu before going there are a lot of choices. Once I got the hang of ordering. Place the order at one end of the counter and you pick it all the way on the end. They take the sandwich in back to finish it. I ordered a corned beef on an onion roll. While I waited they have a nice selection of baked goods. Cookies, bread and desserts!! The decor is eclectic with nice nods to delis. I received my sandwich and ate outside, because the indoor dining area was full. My sandwich was really good, I would like a little extra mustard next time. The meat was tender and flavorful. The pickles they give you are top notch.

Complimentary water.

Kaufman's Deli . 4905 Dempster St, Skokie, IL Fresh Deli Great Sandwiches Bakery Pastry Kosher Food etc. Cool!

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.1(115 reviews)

4.1 mi

My turkey sandwich was very good The bearded tall guy was…read moresuper nice and helpful sorry I don't know or remember his name Place it's nice and clean very well taking care off

08/02/26 - Tonight we went to Jersey Mikes Subs. I got the Chicken Bacon Ranch whichis pretty good…read morew/chicken, bacon, mayo, lettuce, tomato. My wife got a kids meal (for real). This sandwich is about 2", but it comes w/drink & a cookie or chips. For a fast food place they have a pretty good sandwich

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The Garage Bar & Sandwiches

4.3(494 reviews)

4.0 mi•Norwood Park

What a great place to pop In for a cocktail or…read moreA bite. Great people Great service Great food and drink If you haven't you must stop In and enjoy

Terrific neighborhood bar in Norwood Park with a rooftop patio open through the summer…read more I came here to catch up with a friend during the week and we took advantage of their $6 margarita special. The bar food is really good and the pricing is just right. We really enjoyed the tots, tenderloin sliders and wings. Theres a TV to watch games on the rooftop too. Service was swift and we enjoyed the casual vibe. Parking is streetside only but I didn't have trouble finding a space.

Corn chowder was on point.

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Galan C.

6 years ago

100% recomendado delo mejor atienden delo mejor muy amables y ricos desayunos puedes disfrutar de un guen desayuno con tus seres queridos por que aqui si es desayunos riquisimos read more

Beckster R.

5 years ago

Awesome staff and incredible food. Wait time wasn't even that long which was surprising. Everyone enjoyed their food and coffee. I will totally go there again. read more

Jordan G.

968

6 years ago

absolutely fantastic place with great food and wonderful, incredibly friendly staff! couldn't recommend this new spot more

MIchelle S.

5 years ago

Such a amazing place and the food is really good , I really recommend this place ! The employees are so kind

Sergio L.

6 years ago

Great family own spot ! So much flavor in their coffees . Home made bread ! Delicious!

Aimee W.

5 years ago

The service was excellent and the latte and breakfast was delicious!

Diana C.

4 years ago

encantada con este Lugar una delicia

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Cafe Urbano used to be one of my favorite neighborhood coffee shops. I've been a regular for nearly…read moretwo years, but unfortunately they've lost me as a customer. Since several of the longtime baristas left, the café has gone noticeably downhill. I don't blame them for leaving--it's common to see a single barista taking orders, preparing drinks, and making food all at once. As a result, wait times have increased significantly, especially if you order food, so be prepared to wait. My first major concern was with food safety. I watched a barista prepare my bagel directly on a countertop he had just wiped with a brown, soaked rag that had been dipped in murky, soapy water. The counter was still visibly wet when he placed my bagel on it. I politely asked if he could remake it, and he became visibly frustrated before tossing the replacement bagel toward me. Their rewards program is also unnecessarily confusing. On one visit, a barista refused to honor my free pastry reward. After trying to explain it, I eventually gave up and asked for a refund. I was quickly dismissed and told I'd have to wait several days because there wasn't a manager on site who could process it. The customer service has declined considerably, and the food has always been overpriced for the quality. If you're looking for great coffee in the area, I'd recommend Avondale Coffee Club instead. The coffee is consistently excellent, and the baristas are always friendly and welcoming.

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NEIGHBORHOOD GEM!!…read more Popped in for a Horchata latte and a breakfast sandwich. Both were stand out stellar! The coffee: Chicago's own DARK MATTER coffee is served here. Which -my opinion - is GREAT coffee. I love it, and this will bring me back again and again for coffee here. The Horchata latte was delicious and smooth. It was a bit sweet, but I expected that, 'cos Horchata. Very tasty! Breakfast sandwich. SO GOOD. Sausage, cheese, egg and tomato! With some breakfast potatoes on the side - everything was very tasty. If you get hooked on the Dark Matter coffee, as I am, and want to buy bags of it, he can order it for you. My only complaint is they don't open until 8:30 on some weekedays. I'm out the door at 7 AM, they might catch more of the morning commuter crowd if they open a little earlier. I'll be happy though, to visit them on weekends at any rate. I was going to Sip & Savor, and still love them, their coffee is great. Their food options, however, are not as good as DdL - the fresh made breakfast sammiches at Dulce, are DELICIOUS.

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