First time checking out Epic deli after hearing about it for years. The vibe is cool and the staff are very friendly and help you choose something on the menu if you are feeling overwhelmed by their menu. I am vegetarian so I tried a sandwich that sounded weird but figured I would give it a try(the Skiba)... it was, well maybe they should retire it from the menu. The flavors did not go well with each other. I do give them major props for being adventurous! The food was okay, but the portions are crazy big with very decadent ingredients. I was a little surprised by their price point. I ordered my husband a Reuben sandwich that was $18 and that did not include a side or beverage. I totally understand that's it's rough out there for small businesses but the prices were a little shocking for a deli. In total for 2 adults and 2 kids it was almost $90 for sandwiches, fries and fountain drinks. read more

First visit this past Saturday & this place was bomb. The service was great, the guy behind the counter was helpful & patient, the menu is huge. (In a good way. We had a hard time choosing one meal) Loaded Mashed Potato Balls. AMAZING. Absolutely recommend them. The sandwiches are huge. My husband got the John Bender & he wasn't sure a 6inch would be feeling enough, but he couldn't believe how much was stuffed into the sandwich. He loved it. I got the Dorito-wich with Turkey instead of ham. Delicious. So simple, so good! We also got the Banana Oreo Pudding, super good. Needless to say we can't wait to return! read more

Epic Deli - Dorito-Wich (with Turkey) - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

Refused to take our order because the 11month old baby in our party of 7 didn't have a mask. They would not provide a mask either and asked us to leave until she had a mask. We have been supporting Epic Deli since the beginning. We will never eat at or recommend this place again. read more

Pretty good place to get a unique sub especially if you want to try something new. You get what you pay for and they have gluten free options. I like their Italian options. read more

We ordered food and it took over 30 minutes, We had multiple groups served ahead of us after we sat for a period of time. The lines were long. staff was no where to be seen. It was chaotic. The entire restaurant was served before our food ever arrived. I demanded a full refund on the spot. How do you order 100 dollars worth of food and not get served. Disgusted. read more

First time here. They have a lot in the menu! Everyone really like what they got. Fries were crispy. Fried pickle chips. very yummy. The guy behind the counter was awesome, very friendly. We will be going back to try something different on the menu! read more

Epic Deli - Hulk hogie n fries - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

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Sandwiches here are decent, but aren't good enough to wear a useless mask to get. Next. read more

Epic Deli - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

I love this place, I had my family try it years ago and they love it, I put them and my friends on it since the og location. Pulled pork is amazing, all the creations are fun, the fountain drinks finally got fixed. Mashed potato balls are fire. It keeps it fresh by creating new things weekly/monthly but I love my pandemonium. Brought my cousin here and he was just in shock on how big and good it was read more

Haven't been to Epic Deli in a while so decided to stop in for a sub. Very disappointed. Almost every table was dirty. The floors were sticky and the soda machine was dirty also. It was 4:45pm on a Sunday and the place was definitely not busy, so it's not like they were in the middle of a rush. Also, the sub bread didn't seem fresh at all. What happened to this place? Seems like it's gone downhill, or maybe we just caught it on a bad day. Probably won't be back read more

worker behind the counter was being a sloth and annoyed by every request. Made me wonder what kind of attitude and hygiene the cook could have. terrible attitude, un presentable appearance, and refusal to do the simplest of tasks. Food was better than her attitude but nothing special. Will never return. read more

Epic Deli has been a fan favorite from it's Johnsburg location to now in McHenry. We have made plenty of stops at both locations and now that we live out of town try to make one stop in when we are visiting. The sandwiches are unique and creative. There is something for everyone. Sometimes I struggle with having too many options to choose from. I feel like as time goes on the high prices aren't worth the quality and taste as much as it used to be. read more

I try to get something different every time we go here, but the fried pickle spears are always on the table (skip the dill sauce that comes with it). There's a huge selection, and everything has been amazing! Knocking a star off because the tables are always filthy and generally old and gross. Update May 2019 - the tables are still gross, and the pickle spears are no longer on the menu. The pickle chips aren't nearly as good. read more

Food is always 10/10. Fantastic menu and wonderful monthly specials. The variety and wackiness of the food is unbeatable. Service is always 10/10. One of the best restaurants around. read more

Great food and choices had the viking sub, koolaid of the day was awesome, place looks fun with video games and old machines. Food was prepare quickly and great portions the 6inch was sufficient. Went with some coworkers and we all were very pleased with the service and food. read more

Save your money and go elsewhere. This place has gone downhill and doesn't seem to care about losing customers. Nothing epic about it anymore and the prices don't match with what you get. read more

Good food. Not as good as we've had years ago. We ordered two of their special burgers, an order of poutine fries, and fried pickles. The pickles were all breading. And for dessert we ordered a milkshake that was awesome. read more

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I've been to the old location many times and can say that the new bigger location is much better! This is my second time at the new locale and every time, it is crowded! You have to come at the right time to beat the crowds because this place is well worth it! The choices are vast and fun! The place is well lit and clean with lots of TVs mostly on food channels. The menu on the wall is huge and intimidating but smaller menus are available to peruse. There are so many fun choices and everything you can think of is on there. The names of these sandwiches are pretty cool and I had the Wailer this time. It's a sweet sandwich that could use some sort of hot pepper to even it out. Besides the sandwiches, there are paninis, chimichangas, desserts, tons of drink choices, and some fun sides. The full sandwich is huge and will fill you up but we opted for the 1/2 with a couple of sides and some deep fried candybars! I can see why the crowds go out the door at lunch time! read more

Epic Deli - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

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Epic deli was just that. Went for lunch had a chicken and spinach panini and husband had a turkey blt. Menu is huge so look online before you go. We got there at 11:45am on Saturday and then came the rush. Must have been 30 people in line. Food came out quick. Family friendly with games to play. Good for all ages. Will be back again. read more

I have taken my family here twice and have loved it both times! I was greeted by the manager and he was very welcoming and friendly. He helped me navigate the menu to pick out the perfect sandwich. I love all the games to entertain my kids while we are there! read more

Terrible food way overpriced, felt sick from it. Service was bad rude people. New owners are idiots not the same restaurant I once loved.

We've been there twice. I enjoyed my panini both times. My wife very much disliked her sandwich the first time, so, following my selling her on how good my panini was, she got one the second time...and liked it even less. Hers was really soggy. My daughter really disliked her cold chicken tenders both times. My son liked his cheeseburger the first time, and wanted to go back. Here's what happened: Ordered a "cheeseburger plain" for my him. Picked up the food, and while in the parking lot, we noticed there was no cheese on it. I went back in. Me: "Hey, my son's cheeseburger didn't have cheese on it. Can you fix that?" Them: "Sir, you ordered the cheeseburger plain. See that? We made it plain." Me: "Umm, I would have ordered a plain hamburger then." Them: "We can just give you a slice of cheese, but we can't take it back. We gave you what you ordered (said while pointing at the receipt). And for future reference, plain means plain." Now, you can decide whether a "cheeseburger plain" has cheese or not. I haven't met anyone who thinks that's correct, but whatever. The condescending tone, like I was clearly an idiot...and the "we can give you a slice of cheese to put on it, but we can't take it back"? That's why the 2-stars, and why we won't be going back. I wasn't even going to address the fact that the chips they gave us were expired. read more

I love this place! Everything we've gotten from here has been delicious. And YUGE! My boyfriend is a farmer and has quite the appetite, and they're sandwiches quell his hunger for a long time, and they have so much variety, we're still trying new things. Service is always polite and speedy! Their beer selection is awesome and they have frozen booze. You can't go wrong! read more

Some of these reviews complain about a 15-20$ meal, but would spend 7$ on coffee.... logic out the window. Buddy put me on this spot 2 years ago, and it never disappoints when we go. Staff is always friendly, good music when you dine in. The food is phenomenal, and hits the spot all the time. We always get something from the weekly special. Dope food, great service! read more

Awesome food! Friendly staff! Always a great experience! I don't live close by but definitely worth the drive.

I feel it's a crime against humanity that this place has a 3.5 score on yelp currently (4/23/23). Is it cheap? No. But the food is good as hell. Plus they have Mortal Kombat 2 and NBA Jam OG arcade game. All the sauces are great and they have literal kool aid on tap. Take my money plz. read more

Local favorite for good reason. Sandwiches are unique and delicious. Great variety, something for everyone. Bit on the pricey side, but worth it. They also serve boozy ice cream, but you can't take it with you. The ambience is cool, so sit and enjoy. Flavors change weekly. I go regularly, so I can try a different menu item each time. read more

Today was my first visit in a year or so and my service and food was not as great as it once was. Service- I ordered my sandwich and the cashier asked me which size sub I wanted and I asked what the size difference was and she said "I don't know I don't see the sandwiches come out" I said uh ok well just give me the $12 one but can I have the bacon crispy?" She then raised her voice saying to hold on that her computer is broken. I paid and waited for my food. I took it to go. Food- well I ordered a sub sandwich and after I got home I opened my container the sandwich was completely cold and soggy (I live less than 4mins away) and on regular white bread not sub bread. The worst part of my whole experience was the bacon was barely cooked see photo... Long story short I will not be returning because I've had this same issues in the past which taught me to order the bacon crispy. read more

Epic Deli - Not cooked bacon/fat - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

The prices nowadays are freaking crazy and out of control. A total rip off. Whoever owns this grimmy business should have to post their profit margins and show how badly they are ripping everybody off. I will never visit again and will spread the word about how horrible this business is. read more

Seriously over priced 9$ for a milkshake, been coming here for 10 years now and literally just deteriorates every year......used to be top of my list now it's near bottom I constantly remember the old days which is why I return but it never lives up to the hype in the last few years. Once again, beyond over priced read more

Lives up to its name awesome food!!! Have some very good vegan options To Boot!! Vegan mac & cheese is to die for!! read more

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If you are in Johnsburg, IL and looking for some unique cuisine, Epic Deli is the place to go. It is a restaurant that has a unique ambiance and some different decorations, but the food is so good. Epic Deli started as a small shop and became instantly famous. They out grew their original location and ended up in their current restaurant. I have had some great combinations while there. I have had a pulled pork hot dog, dorito crusted corn dogs, kool aid balls, some excellent fried pickles, and much much more. My most recent visit I had the Charlie Kelly. It combines cream cheese, sautéed apples, ham, and chicken. It was so good. Most of their sandwiches are big. I would suggest coming here with a friend, ordering one sandwich, and completing the meal by adding a side of fries, fried pickles, or something else. I have never been disappointed by Epic Deli. Give it a try if you are in the area! read more

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Dear Epic Deli, if you want to continue to have customers, lower your prices. There is absolutely no reason you have for charging people $25.00 for a sandwich. Your food is decent, but there is no excuse for that!! I pay the same price at Maggiano's for one of their entrees, and their food is far superior to yours. Nobody likes being ripped off. I would advise if you wish to continue having a business, lower your prices. read more

Just.....so......good!!! From the churizo ball app with raspberry Chipotle jam to the yummy home made puddings. You can't go wrong at this place. read more

If you are looking for a place that's motto is "go big or go home"....this is your place. Awesome place that has a clever, quirky, and delicious menu. The names are exceptional. Everything I've tried has been wonderful ! All the sides and sandwiches. I have to say, "the Leslie chow" has been my favorite. A burrito filled with your Chinese favorites ? Say no more. So flavorful. If you're looking for a fun meal- definitely try it out. read more

I avoid going during mid-day or on weekends, so I'm never there when it's busy. I call ahead and order for pickup and everything is always great. I order Tyler's Favorite Hot Dog, the BLT and the Epic Reuben often. All delicious. People complaining about price, understand you're paying for quality food and ingredients. If you go here to eat with your 3 young kids and wonder why it cost $80, lol.. you're probably wasting your money - kids don't appreciate good food and the servings are probably too big for them anyway. Yes, $13 for a Reuben is expensive but it's fucking good and well worth it in my opinion. I'd give 5 stars if the service was better. read more

Epic Deli - Tyler's Favorite Hot Dog. - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

Food was kinda gross the drink we ordered was disgusting and they give the option to tip not sure why lmfao

This place has steadily gone downhill ever since they moved to a bigger location. The new location is dirty, the employees are rude and the food is now lackluster. On top of it all, instead of trying to remedy the situation when you leave a bad review the owner just Blocks you from Facebook?? Talk about piss poor management. read more

Epic Deli - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

We really wanted to like this place!! Unfortunately it was a BUST!!!! MY sandwich (posted a picture) was a JOKE!! I saw it posted on their Facebook page, and it looked delicious! I was so excited, when it was put in front of me It was served lukewarm, and looked pathetic! You guys it was $14...We ordered 2 sandwiches, 1 shake, 1 small fry it was $40!! What a joke! I don't get the hype, and we will not be returning. Take your business elsewhere read more

Epic Deli - My sandwich, it was served lukewarm, looked nothing like the pics they advertised on FB and was $14! What a joke! - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

Always a great sandwich! They are fast and friendly. XXX club and yardbird always delicious! We've tried other things on the menu and it's all good! Thanks Epic Deli! read more

I love supporting this neighborhood gem! Their menu is amazing, always evolving (with impressive vegan and keto options), and the atmosphere is so homey and retro. The punk posters, pinball, and Stranger Things wall make it even cooler. Staff is always friendly and attentive. Some of my favorite dishes are the Leslie Chow (though I'd like the pork fried rice to be less mushy), Greek Fries, and The Colossus (though not for the faint of heart...or the dieting). They also make a mean ramen! Prices may seem steep ($18-20 for a footlong sub), but you will seriously be eating for 2 days. Definitely one of my favorite local spots. read more