Oh holy $!@& these are some epic sandwiches. They take a sandwich and go way overboard on packing them with freaking awesome fillings. Your best bet, if you don't know much about the place, is stop reading this review and read their menu. Did you read the menu? Good. Now I assume your thinking that this place sounds great but can they pull off some of those wild combos? The answer is yes, yes they can. Go wild, pick something nuts. You might want to share or bring half home, because when Epic Deli does it, they do it in the most epic fashion. read more

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

I came here about 6 years ago after several friends recommended it (the Pandamonium is actually named after one of my friends). I believe I had The Sunshine and it was very yummy, albeit pretty basic. My fiancé and I went for a drive this weekend in the area and decided to order out. Because of Covid, we just had a picnic out in the grassy area by the parking lot. Loaded Spuds - amazing flavor, however, they did not add the side of ghost pepper ranch (okay by me, as the jalapeños added enough spice!) Chocolate shake - tasted like a chocolate shake, good though! Keto BLT - bacon was wayyyy overcooked and there was way too much. Pretty hard to chew and the ratio compared to the lettuce and tomato was ridiculous. Not sure how keto the tortilla actually was. Flavor was pretty good, but it was hard to eat. I plan to remove the toppings and remake it in a lettuce wrap (I only ate half of it). Rick Grimes - Italian beef with garlic, balsamic and bruschetta.... what?! The combo sounds weird but holy crap was it good. The flavors complimented each other so well. Probably one of the best Italian beefs I've ever had. Epic Deli is a little bit of a hike for us to get to, but I'm very glad we decided to go, after sort of forgetting about it for so long. It is in a new location and I didn't go inside to pick it up, so I'm not sure what the new building looks like. Overall, 4 out of 5 stars. They have sooo many options, I definitely want to go back soon to try some other sandwiches. read more

First time to the new location. Used to go to the old location on the river all the time. Haven't had the time and or opportunity to go until try the new place till now. At the old place the prices were higher than other places but you received an EPIC sandwich. Any of them. Service was friendly too. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED???? Guess I've been away too long. Sandwiches are still of good quality but quantity has been literally cut in half. Razor thin slices too, how do they do that? Ginsu knife? And the prices are higher now and service, well can't disagree with all the negative reviews on that, experience in that department was awful to say the least. Good bye epic. What you once were will be sadly missed. read more

Most likely never coming back here. It's been hit or miss with the service. Today the girl at the front counter was rude--didn't like the fact we were new there. ) Do they ever wipe down the tables? read more

I'd would give it zero stars but my wife liked her sandwich . I got a milkshake that tasted like used motor oil , and I wasn't in the mood for used motor oil . My sandwich was a poor representation of the style . The lettuce and tomato were not in the sandwich ..... they were on the sandwich like an afterthought Epic failure really . read more

New Location, same options, specials weekly. Crazy concoctions, delicious ideas, even better dirt cup. The restaurant itself is a converted space, counter used to be the bar of previous restaurant, a bit odd when walking in. Open inviting, but not the cleanest establishment. Coming here, expect the usual deli sandwiches but more. Everything here is more. In all there's so many options I'd come back to try something new each time. Would I come back, I would but wouldn't crave it, nothing too memorable other than the ghost pepper ranch sauce. read more

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Ordered online and added 5 items... lettuce, tomato, Mayo, cheese & ham not realizing it was already on the standard sub. Picked up my 20.00 sandwich and it was not added at all, just a standard doritowich Epic price for an average meal! read more

I have unfortunately have had my last 3 orders messed up... they forgot the pork belly on my Smoking Pope sandwich then when i mentioned the sandwich was made wrong, they wouldn't make me a new one and gave me store credit and I didn't get to eat after driving 30 minutes to come here... the next time the sandwich was wrapped sloppy so my sandwich fell apart... then this time they forgot 2 major ingredients again, a cheese and garlic bread... all times were served cold and soggy... and they weren't busy AT ALL. They started over breading their pickle chips... if there's one thing Epic Deli HAD it was the best pickle chips EVER... but now even that is messed up.... and they were CHARRED... you couldn't even tell what it was when you looked at it or tasted it. It could've been fried dog crap from outside and you wouldn't know... I asked for a new sandwich and pickle chips politely because I should've known better to come back.. THE ONLY REASON I AM GIVING 2 STARS is because this is the first time I ever received good customer service since I have ever came to epic deli. I come here from Colorado and it's a treat my dad and I look forward to when i visit... but the place has officially gone to crap.. OUR MEALS WITH PICKLE CHIPS COSTED 45 DOLLARS. My dad paid and didn't ask for a receipt... but I'm pretty sure we dropped the soap on this one and got majorly screwed and overcharged... I see this place failing.... read more

Epic Deli - Dog crap or pickle chips? Who knows! - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

Not too happy with Epic Deli. It used to be our go to deli but has been deteriorating the last few years. Sandwiches are still expensive and they used to be worth it. Now they are smaller with less meat, etc. but the price is still high. If you don't mind paying the price, the sandwiches are still decent but in my opinion, no longer worth the price. read more

Portions are huge! A little pricey depending on what you order but i loved the atmosphere and the staff were extremely friendly

Got a pandemonium and got extra Mac on it did not receive the extra Mac my sister used to work here this would've never happened when she was working there paid extra money for the mac and the whole sandwich seemed wet and just seemed like it was in shambles. Epic deli has reached all time low prices rising and quality dropping again and again. read more

Epic Deli - Horrible excuse - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

Food is absolutely great !!!! And a lot of it. You will not be disappointed. Off the beaten path but easy to find with google maps

Love, love, love. Make the drive, take your bestie or partner in adventure. The service is great, staff is wonderful. Everything in made fresh to order, so there is a very reasonable wait for the quality and quantity they provide their customers. Fun, carefully thought out food. Epic potions for a good price. Options for everyone. Ambience fits the cuisine, music is on point. A smattering of arcade games as well. Did I mention the Kool-Aid dispenser? Stop reading, grab your keys and go. read more

We drive a half hour just to eat here. I always love the vegan options. Most recently it was the vegan crunch wrap, which I enjoyed. I don't like a lot of vegan cheeses and would probably get it without that next time. The fries and fried mushrooms were both good too! read more

Good concept. Terribly long wait. I get a Saturday yay be busy at lunch but coming from this industry you really need to staff accordingly. I can def show you how to make production and quality go hand in and if you like. Though if you make someone wait for a sandwich for 1 hour and 30 min from the time you stand in line to the time you get your food there is a flaw in your system! Good luck first and last time for me. read more

This place is more than epic. I love finding places who make creative meals and this is the place. Crazy combinations.. and it tastes amazing. Everything is served as a huge portion so the price is so worth it! There needs to be another Epic Deli close to schaumburg. You guys are too far! So worth the drive though. I love that you guys offer keto friendly food as well. read more

Should know when a place is empty do not try!! The food is way over priced, and the Italian beef was not flavored well and over cooked, meet was all shriveled . Fries also most were over done. Definitely not a place to revisit. For half the price and better flavor I'll stick with a chain store! read more

This place is a gem in the suburban north! They have weekly specials that range from appetizers, the sandwiches and their shakes. The food items are creative and numerous meaning you can probably come here for a month/s and not order the same thing. In fact, I've come here every week for the last month and I can't get tired of it. And if your a big TV/movie fan, you might find a themed sandwich you can gravitate to! I've tried every Game of Thrones named sandwich they come out with! Not only is the food awesome, but the establishment is really nostalgic if you grew up in the 80's and 90's with rock memorabilia, arcade/pinball machines all around. They have a cool range of music, from skaa to classic rock so if your about the feel and chill vibe, this place definitely has a personality. Only complaint? It has a kind of medium price point (average for sandwiches are like $10+) but undoubtedly most likely you will leave here stuffed or with a to-go container. read more

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Epic Deli is a great place to go to if you're a foodie. They have crazy concoctions made into subs, paninis, chimichanga, etc. I got a sandwich that has grilled mac and cheese sandwiches with beef as the buns. They also have really good shakes and deep fry basically every type of candy. I highly recommend this place. Everyone should go at least once for the experience. read more

Epic Deli - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

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First time and I LOVED IT! The Burger I ordered was phenomenal and it was too much. I had to take half of it home. Best yet were the french fries, best fries in a hundred miles. Can't wait to go back. read more

Good Vibes* Over all this is a relaxed, good vibes sit down or carry out restaurant. I was very excited to try them out, and I had been given several recommendations on what to eat from friends and I was not disappointed. This location is at the end of a strip mall business complex at the end. There is a good amount of parking, and plenty of inside seating. When you walk in there is a stand at the front of the order line with there different menu's so you can take your time picking what you want to eat and not strain your eyes to read the menu behind the counter. They are up to date on there computers so if you don't have cash they can take your card no problem. They even have some old school video games, pin ball, and air hockey to play. You can choose from a booth, a stand along stable or group seating and the whole restaurant is decorated with music memorabilia. I came just to try there Vegan menu and I was really excited to see they had desert shake options. I tried the vegan steak tacos, vegan chili cheese fries, and the vegan smore's shake. That was my favorite. Everyone seemed really nice, and you can take a seat and wait for your food since they hand you a number for your order, and when it's done they bring it right to you. It took some time for my order to get to me, they were busy, but everything was hot and tasty. I would recommend this place to anyone but diffidently to my vegan friends! read more

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Crazy food, but crazy good! If your ever in the McHenry, IL area and looking for a spot to grab a quick bite, this is the spot that you should definitely check out. The menu is wacky but that's what makes it so FUN!! Take my advice on this one and don't walk, RUN to Epic Deli!! read more

TL, DR: Overcooked, overpriced, long wait even when empty. What happened?! I didn't realize they TOTALLY closed the Johnsburg location and moved to McHenry. So, the new space is bigger (obv), pretty hip and alternative, has 9 TVs around the perimeter playing MTV Classic on most of them. Tables were cleanish buuuut floors could use a good sweep. It was pretty empty on Monday at 5:40pm, with maybe 6 tables of couples or families already eating. There was 1 order in front of me, but it took nearly 20 minutes to get my To-Go order. FOOD: I got the Jaws-Wich ($12) - with panko-crusted, fried SHARK (!!!)...because SHARK! duh. It came with lettuce, tomato, avocado, fries with ghost pepper sauce, and remoulade sauce. I also ordered a small fry. VERDICT: Total disappointment across the board! Fries: 1/5 I dove right into the fries, which were barely warm, over salted, and over done. You know when half of the inside is obliterated, what's still there is super dry, and smaller sized fries are completely dry and hard? Yeaaah, that. They had obviously been sitting around a lot longer than my sandwich had...I'm thinking they were cooked first. Jaws-Wich: 2/5 Oversized sub roll with barely any shark meat. What was there was very tough and over fried - anything fried dark brown-black is going too far. The sammy had just a sprinkle of lettuce, and everything inside was just dwarfed by the roll. They topped it with the same overdone fries. The flavors of the ghost pepper sauce was good, as was the remoulade; however, the "remoulade" was green in color (?!). Overall it was NOT worth the $15 I paid. And I don't GET IT, because this is NOT their first rodeo! I should have gone with my original choice: The Sully. I hate having diner's remorse. read more

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Great food when I was there! Wish they would add more selections to the menu though they went a little crazy with their sandwiches they toned down the normal mixes like the doritowitch. I recommend checking this place out if you have not before! read more

Rude employees who make you feel like you are bothering them bc you asked them to take ur order. Never coming back here again. Totally overrated!! read more

Well, where to start! I ordered the Soulman and a side of fries. Both were disappointing. The sandwich had jalapeño aioli, bacon (one strip), cheese, avocado, onions, and turkey. Once I received it, I immediately noticed it was covered and soaking in aioli I like aioli, but I don't enjoy it soaking my entire sandwich. I went in for my first bite and I swear I broke a tooth. The bacon was so hard! I couldn't chew on it or bite through it. I take another bite and I'm ready to puke! They put a thick layer of avocado spread which tasted like old baby food - not fresh. Where I'm from, if it says avocado, it means fresh avocado slices not avocado spread. The fries were just as bad. I took a few bites and thought I was eating old fries. No salt, no flavor, just old stale French fries. I got the courage to go up and ask for a new sandwich or a refund. The two ladies were nice and pointed me to the manager. I expressed my dissatisfaction and he didn't seem pleased, rather he looked annoyed. I made sure to be polite and let him know that I was uncomfortable making the complaint. I did receive a new sandwich - turkey sandwich - but it wasn't any better. Save yourself some trouble and just head over to Subway. This restaurant does have some cool decor but not so good sandwiches. read more

Well, they certainly live up to their name! Our first visit was at their old location (they're now in McHenry). It just so happened we were in the area so naturally we had to stop in. Hubs and I decided on two of their specials (descriptions from their FB page): Hubs had "THE BIG ED- ... Our house pulled pork topped with our house BBQ sauce, bacon, onion straws, bacon aioli, and topped with our version of Ed's famous "Tony Mac" (BBQ mac and cheese with pulled pork and chopped brisket)! Served in between two grilled cheese sandwiches that are stuffed with cheddar, smoked gouda, and pepperjack cheese and garnished with a habanero pickle." I had "THE AMERICAN GANGSTER-italian beef, Italian sausage, pizza sauce, pepperoni, giardiniera, and mozzarella cheese! Served on a garlic bread sub." The sandwiches were nothing short of amazing. The flavors all paired well and the portions were enormous. We each only ate half of our meals. The price I felt was fair for the amount of food received. Service was pretty quick despite the prep time needed for each sandwich. We also arrived shortly after opening so our wait time was considerably less. We haven't been to the new location yet, but we are definitely looking forward to our next calorie bomb soon. I guess it's a good thing for both our waistlines and wallets that they are 40 miles away. read more

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Went for lunch. Was good food. The menu was very overwhelming. The food was good we had 2 sandwiches and shared. They were good fries were fresh cut I love that. Mac salad was just ok. Will go back. But the point off is it took almost 15 minutes to navigate the menu. And the there was weekly specials when we got to order counter. We both said not even reading more lol. Be prepared to read. ( the John bender, the bohemian rhapsody, ). Our two read more

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A bit off the main path. But well worth looking them up! Mid price sandwich shop. The corned beef Ruben is to die for! Yea I am a corned beef snob.. Lol I cook my own from scratch! This was not your average corned beef! 11 bucks, but large! Plenty of choices, even some real hot choices! Yea I will be back for more! read more

I've always really loved Epic Deli, and their food is spectacular, but my visit the other day was very disappointing. The girl working at the register was very kind and allowed us to take our time deciding what we wanted, however, we missed an ingredient on the menu that we didn't want. When we kindly asked if they would remake it, the manager of Epic Deli came out and was extremely rude about the situation. She complained that we were wasting food and that she'd have to throw it away and then threw the new sandwich on our table. Very disappointed in their service. read more

This place is overpriced and made me sick. Their paninis suck. Plus the bathrooms are dirty... wonder what the kitchen looks like.

Now this is epic! Wow a few bites into "The Emily" and I was soaring on a cloud towards meaty heaven. Such a lump succulent pulled pork. My only complaint is the nap I'm gonna have to take!! read more

Epic Deli - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

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First time here, I got the Viking quest it was just packed with meat! Very good interesting menu and hard to decide there were so many options. Will definitely be back to try something else. read more

Epic Deli - The Viking quest - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

We came to Epic Deli on the recommendation of a local resident. Oh man, the sub sandwiches are EPIC! The Emily was delicious with a great balance of bbq pulled pork, jalapeño mac n cheese, bacon, and onion strings. My husband and I split a footlong and we were both full with only a half each. The Viking was our other sub footlong and that one we'll be eating for dinner! A laid back vibe with almost too many choices of food and drink (if that's even possible). If in this area, don't miss out on this one of a kind deli. You won't regret it! read more

I must tell you that I tried The Apocalypse whatever tonight. It was terrible. Barely any cheese, no real flavor. Not like my numerous other visits. My wife and friend ordered corn beef sandwiches for $13 dollars each. I've seen more meat on a 6" sub at Subway for $3.99. Very disappointing! Not to mention that I ordered a diet soda forgetting that you serve yourself. Girl never mentioned they were out of all diet soda. Mentioned to young lady about the amount of meat on the corn beef sandwiches and she just giggled and walked away. read more

My boyfriend and I have been coming here since they were at their old location, and I have to say that I am happy they have moved! Their location is larger, and offers more space for guest and staff. Now for the food...Look, people, this place offers sandwiches on the extreme side, so if you're going to complain about wait time, go to McDonald's. Everything is cooked to order, so if you're sandwich has a dump load of ingredients on it, then yeah, it will take some time to cook! Also, the prices are fair, because of what comes on these sandwiches and for the amount you get; you WILL leave full, and possibly regretting your life decisions. Today, I got the "Rick Grimes," which is garlic French bread with Italian beef, bruschetta, mozzarella cheese, and garlic croutons. This sandwich tasted like a garlic, beefy, Italian goddess climbed into my mouth and started petting my tastebuds. The beef was hearty, but the bruschetta rammed the heartiness, and offered a fresh taste. My boyfriend had the daily special, which had to pizza slices involved with a beef sandwich...Needless to say, he was filled up quickly. We also shared a side order of Poutine, which is fries topped with brown gravy and cheese curds. The Poutine was delicious, as the fries were seasoned, the gravy had an herby taste to it; not just some plain gravy you get out of a can, and the curds were the crown on this dish; melted and cheesy! Seriously, you're going to have to wait for good food, but here you can enjoy the atmosphere of old arcade games, and good music! We are totally coming back here for more, and suggest you do the same! Come hungry! read more

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Epic Deli is not your typical deli or sandwich shop. I'd say the best way to describe it is a fun unique sandwich place. I've been to the old location twice and the new one just once. The new place is definitely bigger and nicer. I don't even have to avoid any pot holes in the parking lot when trying to park. There was no line when I came which was around lunch time on a week day, so I was in and out in about five minutes. You can also call to place your order and speed things up as I've seen some reviews complain about waiting. I tried the Kenny Powers sandwich as well as something else I can't remember at the old location. I really wasn't a huge fan of either sandwich, but they were okay. Something about all the weird and wacky combinations on all the sandwiches is just hit or miss, so make sure something sounds good before ordering. I recently ordered the viking quest here which was definitely my favorite sandwich yet. While it might not be my favorite sandwich place in the area, I definitely love what this place is about for something different. They also have a variety of beverages that you can't find at most places like Ecto Cooler or a Frostie soda. read more

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We had been to the Johnsburg location and handful of times. We dined at the new location for the first time about a week ago. It was busy for a weeknight. The new location is open, bright and I loved the various video games along the walls. I really liked the printed menus in the basket near the door. My vision isn't great and I hate having to ask my husband to help me read the sandwich ingredients on a reader board. My husband ordered the Epic Burger. I thought for sure he would order one of the many bbq pork sandwiches. It was a double patty burger. Not too messy. He said it was good, but a pretty standard burger. I ordered the XXX sub with turkey, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo. The bread was really super soft. The sandwich was a little light on the turkey. I remember the Johnsburg location sandwiches being stuffed full of ingredients. My one real complaint about this sandwich, they forgot the mayo. Otherwise, it was really good. I will order it again. My son ordered the Italian beef, dry, no peppers. I tried a bite of his. The beef was really tasty and they stuffed a lot into his bun. I might order this next time. We also had an order of the fried pickle chips. These are really good. The pickles were still crisp and the breading was crunchy, not greasy. The dill dipping sauce was just right. The portion was huge. We had taken some home. They were surprisingly good cold to. We had them left over with tzatziki sauce. We will be back. I want to try The Gump (with fried shrimp), the Rick Grimes (with italian beef, mozzarella, bruschetta, balsamic reduction & parmesan croutons) and I really want to try The Epic Poutine read more

Epic Deli - XXX Sub, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion - Delis Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

It pains my heart to rate this amazing restaurant so low - but my recent experience with this place was TERRIBLE. First, let me say that I've been eating at Epic Deli since they opened their doors at the original location. Until recently, I've never had a bad experience here - I ALWAYS tell visitors, family, work colleagues, or people that are new to the area that Epic is a place they HAVE to try. Today, my family and I ate dinner here. We had a party of 8 people, and easily spent over $120.00. Keep in mind, we were the ONLY people there at the time. My son, who is 4, was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease. This makes dining out a hassle, but most places have evolved to make gluten-free foods easy to access, or at least have options. I understand how it can be frustrating to deal with food allergies, I work in retail and have worked in the service industry. My wife and I always keep this in mind when ordering and always treat everyone we come across with respect. As we approached, we saw a sign hanging that said, "Gluten-free options now available". Cool! Great! Good news, right? Wrong. When we asked about these gluten-free options, we were told rudely, " Uhm, we don't have any gluten-free options. We can make you a salad, that's it." When we asked about the sign, we were told, "Uhm, no, we don't have any." So, we had to substitute A LOT, which is TOTALLY fine...if we weren't charged for the full items that some of the substituted items came off of, and if the cashier and other employees were any help with it. We substituted with items we knew are naturally gluten-free. I get it's a business, but Epic has NEVER been this way. It took my wife a solid 5-6 minutes to order a shared meal for her and our two small children. My aunt and her boyfriend were next. Sometimes they can be picky - annoying to some, I get it. Her boyfriend asked if he could have an order of shrimp. They made him pay for a $9 salad - for not even one and a half handfuls of shrimp. No salad included. Luckily, I'm easy. I always get the same thing, no complaints on that end. I really don't like writing this about a restaurant that I've come to love so much - but this was the worst dining experience I've had in years. I still love the food, but dealing with the snobby attitudes and lack of customer service just isn't worth the money and time. I regret to say, we won't be back for a while. I get it, "whatever, we have a ton of other customers, you can't please everyone". This is the first bad review I've ever given - I don't like doing it. I hope though that someone may see this and think twice before bringing any family, friends, or even themselves if they have any type of food allergy. read more