Firehouse Subs

In light of Rosh Hashanah, we were looking for Jewish places to eat and came across Schmaltz Deli…read more We never knew there was a Jewish deli in the area and boy were we missing out. As soon as we walked in, we knew it was going to be a great experience. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor tables available as well as a traditional deli counter. They also have a drive thru! You can choose to order at the counter or be seated with a more traditional restaurant-like service. Our waiter was young but very professional and provided great recommendations. To start, they bring a complimentary bowl of bagel chips (a unique twist and a great way to repurpose old bagels). For my meal, I had a half American sandwich with a bowl of matzo ball soup. It was simple but delicious. On our way out, we stopped at the deli and ordered a few rugelach. They tasted so fresh! My favorite was the apricot flavor. Definitely hope to be back real soon to support such a great spot! Shana Tova!

3.5 stars, but rounded up because I didn't feel they deserved any deduction…read more I was REALLY looking forward to their #20 Old New Yorker, which I got in their Navel Cut pastrami. It was a solid 7, which is why I place it at 3.5 stars. I may be being picky here but it just wasn't to the level of "melt-in-your-mouth" pastrami standards for me. Not to say it wasn't good, because it was perfectly fine. In fact, it's better than most of the pastrami sandwiches I tried in Chicagoland. Maybe it's the fact that I had to bring it back to the office to eat it, and half hour had gone by and pastrami weren't as warm and the Jewish rye had become soggy by the time I took the first bite. I mean, it goes without saying that the sandwich would have been 3 times better had I sat down immediately and had it. Again, all things considered, it was a perfectly good sandwich. One interesting thing was that I had never been to an establishment that included a half sour pickle instead of a normal one and gotta say, I was pleasantly surprised. Pickles can be a hit or a miss for me. I like my pickles to be crunch, but some places offer overripened ones that become borderline mushy. Schmaltz's half sour pickle was not overly salty or sour, making it very attractive for me. The more I'm thinking about it, I'm convinced that I'll have to go back and try their #14 Sloppy Paul, which is the corned beef with sauerkraut, which is another favorite of mine. And this time, I'll be sure to dine in and give another review of it to see how much I like them better.

Interior dining area

Best Matza ball soup!

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Fresh bakery inside

Ellie's Deli

4.3(250 reviews)

4.0 mi

This local deli spot is a favorite for sandwiches. We've placed orders here over the past few years…read moreto-go; we haven't had the chance to dine-in yet. My husband loves a good deli sandwich and his favorite is the Pastrami Reuben. He ordered with a side of curly fries, plus a BLT combo with an added pickle spear. The estimated pick-up wait time after calling in for a 2 sandwich order was 20 minutes (so not the best if you're in a rush, then again this deli is not "fast food.") The food was fresh, made-to-order, and the folks behind the counter are so friendly! We will be back whenever we're in the mood for a good deli sandwich. 5 shining stars for a locally owned awesome deli in Naperville.

I had the meatball sandwich and It was amazing! Very flavorful and the bread was incredible!! -…read moreAnd, it comes with a heaping pile of fresh cut fries! The price was great also. The two employees were very friendly and the dining area was clean & tidey. I will definitely be back! One thing I need to point out though, is that their hours are on the short side so plan accordingly.

Love the sign!

Curly Fries (to-go)

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Everdine's Grilled Cheese Co.

4.5(450 reviews)

3.3 mi

I'm forever saddened by the news that this place is closing this week. Where will I ever get a Maui…read moreWowie again? ::cries softly". I'll have to go one more time. Very sad news

When a 12 year old requests this for her birthday .... So many options or make your own! The tomato…read moresoup is more watery than I would usually eat but perfect for dipping.

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Jason's Deli

4.0(222 reviews)

4.0 mi

My husband and I stopped into Jake's Deli for lunch and had such a great experience. I enjoyed the…read moresalad bar with added chicken and paired it with a cup of wild rice soup -- and wow, the soup was absolutely delicious! Perfectly comforting and full of flavor. My husband ordered the Beefeater sandwich and really enjoyed it -- hearty, fresh, and exactly what you want from a classic deli favorite. The service truly stood out. The cashier was so friendly and welcoming, and I believe the manager (she had a ponytail and was wearing a black polo) was working next to her and was equally kind. The cashier even asked if we were rewards members. I couldn't remember if I still was, so she kindly looked us up and sure enough -- I was! We even had a free drink on my account, which was such a nice surprise. Great food, friendly service, and little extra touches that make you want to come back. We'll definitely be visiting again!

This place is rated highly by others, but for me it has been a place of rudeness, small portions…read moreand high prices. I even walked out once because the order taker was extremely rude. Why did I ever come back? Today I ordered the chicken salad with pineapple to go. It looks weird. No wonder, the chicken is GRATED with pineapple. It is weird-tasting and not good. Plus they toasted my whole wheat bun, & why? I didn't ask for that. I am here wondering again why am I here? But for sure I am not returning.

Muffalata, jalapeño chips and gumbo

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The Lucky Penny Diner and Deli Cafe

4.4(411 reviews)

1.8 mi

I will start by saying they have a separate vegan menu and a separate gluten-free menu ~ not just…read moresymbols on their regular menu to indicate the designation. Driving by on Ogden, you would NEVER know this restaurant is here. It is waaaaaaaaaaaaaay in the corner, so just walk in that direction and you will find the door. It is teeny, tiny with only 19 stations that are a combination of booths and tables. Because of the smallness, a number of those stations are located in undesirable locations. Deal with it. Abundant selectins of breakfast and lunch offerings ~ something for everyone. Portions are generous and served hot. Wait time was average. All staff were very friendly. Carry-out available. Only downside ~ the parking lot is small. They are doing everything right.

Great vegan brunch options, probably the only spot for it in Naperville - aurora area…read more Great service and close atmosphere...

CHICKEN WAFFLE

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Fontina's Italian Kitchen

4.1(301 reviews)

2.5 mi

first time eating there. the best Italian food I've had in a long time. can't say enough about it…read more big portions and great service. would recommend 10/10. if looking for great food look no further.

I ordered Fontina's through DoorDash. I wanted a roast beef sandwich. The sandwich was beyond my…read moreexpectations! The amount of meat was phenomenal! It was thinly sliced and very tender. I asked for lettuce and red onions. Both were fresh and plentiful. I had read reviews about their excellent meatballs. I had to see for myself if they were good. They were great! They were tender and flavorful! I will definitely be ordering from Fontina's Italian Kitchen again.

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McAlister's Deli

2.9(15 reviews)

4.6 mi

Ordered the Savannah salad and was delighted to find the tomatoes and cucumbers were already…read morebite-sized. The lettuce mix was very fresh and the counter staff was positively hospitable. Checking my Rewards account to find a $3 coupon available to me. My companion enjoyed his pick 2 of chicken salad 1/2 sandwich and 1/2 salad. It was a dreary day out so there were only 3 tables occupied. Place appeared clean. It had no health score so we took a chance. Most Naperville restaurants don't meet my standards.

I was feeling under the weather and wanted something other than Panera. I ordered ahead so it would…read morebe ready when I went to the window. But I had to wait over 15 minutes at the window waiting for my order. I have no clue what they were doing but I had two people ask for the name for my order. It was also extremely cold outside. The food was just okay but nothing was wrong with it. Disappointing experience. The restaurant wasn't even busy!

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Casey's Foods

4.4(127 reviews)

4.4 mi

I am revising my review. We had an off experience when we moved here and I had a review the was 2…read morestars for the experience I had at check out. Yelp just reminded me of that review, saying they were showcasing it for people searching. I didn't even remember the review. In any case that was 10 years ago. We have been back to Casey's maybe 150 plus times since then and have had only good experiences. I will say it again... the butcher is the best. And all the staff are friendly. Good quality stuff. Nice people. And the moral of the story is if you see a bad review look how old it is before you judge..... someone could have forgotten about it. Go to Casey's. Buy some meat. You will be happy.

Meat is the best in Naperville. Terrific service very helpful butchers. Quality wise you pay for…read morewhat you get. For the occasional high-end steak eater they are the best.

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Here's the hubby with $200 worth of parmesan reggiano.

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Kreger's Brat and Sausage Haus

4.8(92 reviews)

3.2 mi

Still a must-visit when I am in town (not often) and always impressed with the food and service…read more Today was also amazing all-around experience. Additionally I found the crowd to be very friendly and contributed to the ambiance. We had a stroller and someone got up from his table to hold the door open for us. On the way out too, someone held the door. Others in line were happy to chat. It reinforced the community feeling at Kregers! Food & Jim's classic bratwurst - sandwich to go. Got two of these with onion, sauerkraut and brown mustard. I always appreciate that these brats are lightly seasoned. Perhaps it's the brown mustard (or perhaps the bun) though there's a very slight sweetness which keeps the whole sandwich lighter than a typical bratwurst.

My wife was enjoying lunch there with friends and brought home some brats for the grill they were…read morefantastic. I must say the best in Naperville. Will have to go back and try other varieties

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Jim's Classic brat + brisket sandwich

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The Honey Baked Ham Company

3.7(32 reviews)

4.5 mi

My wife and I hosted Christmas dinner this year. We decided to try a Honey Baked Ham. I was very…read morepleased with everything from online ordering, to quick and easy pick-up and the quality and taste of the ham. The ham was delicious!

I was a walk in customer and this was my first time purchasing a ham from Honey Baked. It will…read moredefinitely not be the last. The salesperson recommended the right size ham for me correctly. The taste of the ham was unbelievably great. The glaze really put the ham over the top.

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Ed W.

15 years ago

I was in this restaurant during the incident described by yumi m. I observed it from a different angle and saw only three slices of bread dropped on the floor. They were immediatley put in the garbage by one of the employees and the rest of the bread never came close to hitting the floor. yumi m seems to create a scenario while he admits he couldn't see what happened because employees blocked his view. What is your answer yumi m? Do you have x-ray vision like superman? Or are you just another ghetto dwellar trying to scam some free food? My sandwich was great. The bread looked clean, not off of the floor. The people were friendly and the atmoshpere was great. read more

Erica T.

14 years ago

This place is mediocre. Everyone in my neighborhood was so excited when they were opening up as my family. There are so many sub places on RT. 59 and this is just another one. The subs are good and pretty fresh but they lack substance and toppings. Additionally, they always have such a weird smell in there that I basically cringe everytime I enter this place. But I will be back because it is convenient and my kids love it for the coke machine with 88 flavors. read more

Tracy S.

12 years ago

This is hands down the best sub or sandwich shop I've ever been too. I bit pricier than subway but well worth it. Love the food, service can be slow but it takes time to make great subs. read more

Melly M.

15 years ago

This was super good and I am a huge fan of this. I love the HOT sauces they have to offer. Simple with great flavor and worth every penny.

Kimmy A.

8 years ago

My sandwich was delicious and the service was fantastic. I would go back just because of employees that work there.

Jose M.

8 years ago

Never disappoints. But the people here are great! Very nice! The place is clean and of course the food is great!

Mark C.

13 years ago

The steak and cheese sub was just ok and service was low for a family of 5. We'll try again later.

Dennis P.

276

315

7 years ago

Excellent sandwich place!!!!! If I have to explain it, you won't understand it!! Enough said!!!!

Nutta B.

112

13 years ago

The philly cheese is off the chain!

CeeCee C.

14 years ago

Delicious food at a good price!

Lou L.

Elite 26

369

275

12 years ago

Subs are good. Fast food.

Eric S.

14 years ago

Great food.

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