I finally tried JB's deli in Andersonville. OMG, what a neighborhood gem! While the sandwiches are $18, it comes with like a half a pound of meat on fresh rye bread. It's a hefty sandwich that's made very authentically! Excellent service and they can guide you to what is popular on the menu, like their Reuben sandwich and corned beef sandwiches. read more

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4/5- quality meats and bread. The sandwich I had was amazing- just a classic pastrami. I tried my friends club sandwich and that was also very good! If you're looking for a good classic deli sandwich on the north side this is definitely the place to stop. The only downside is the price/portions. I feel like the prices are high because the portions are so big (which is fair), but if they offered half portions for half the price I feel like I would be more inclined to go there because I can't really finish any of those sandwiches myself and they're all around $20. The service is great though and the inside is interesting and sort of eclectic. The seating area isn't anything special but it's a place to eat your food read more

JB's Deli - Pastrami Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered the chicken soup and a potato pancake. Both were delicious. The people working here are really nice. I'll be back to try the sandwiches! Restaurant is not exactly fancy but if you are looking for Jewish deli this will fit the bill! read more

Healthy heaping of chicken salad, sandwich came with side of chips or baked beans or potato salad read more

JB's Deli - Chicken salad sandwich on onion roll - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's a bit pricey, but they don't skimp on the sandwiches. You pay a lot while also getting a lot. Couldn't afford to go here daily, but it's a great spot for a filling lunch once a week. They also bring the food to your table if you dine in rather than having to wait at the counter which is nice. 9/10 overall. read more

Have used this Deli for years and super glad it is in Edgewater where I live. I am originally from East Coast but have been in Chicago forever now. The corned beef and the hand cut lox are very good - as is the chive crema cheese and most often the whitefish salad (can be spotty). All in the context that NYC deli meats stand alone. read more

I love this place! Old school places that represent Chicago, tell a store are dear to my heart. It's a no frills spot where you order your food, grab a drink and dip. Or sit and watch people still in Andersonville. It ain't fancy but it's good, consistent and priced well. I love getting a sesame bagel with chive cream cheese! read more

Prices are pretty high for what you are getting.... but beyond that, it's a nice experience. I had the Pastrami sandwich. The bread was nice and the quality of the meat was good. They have a seating area in an old retail space for a former business next door, so that's nice. It's not exactly like an old-school Jewish deli experience but they do have some of the old specialties. It's one of the few places around like this, so I'm glad that it is here. The people working there are nice. I'm not losing my mind in excitement about the place, because it's not exactly like going to Kaufman's Deli or Manny's, but it's a good lunch spot. read more

This place was DELICIOUS! The staff was kind, fast, and helpful! I really adored the cheese vegetable sandwich. Their butter sprinkle cookies are also fantastic. Good time all around with three different searing options! 10/10 read more

JB's Deli - Egg and cheese bagel on everything Veggie cheese sandwich - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent sandwich! I don't know why there are so many negative reviewers on here, I always find the service great. The people behind the counter have wonderful sassy personality. Huge portions and good value. read more

JB's Deli - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Loved the pastrami sandwich and the tomato soup was out of this world! Highly recommend this deli to quench deli sandwich craving. Great service by the way! read more

10/10 service, food, and ambiance. We got the turkey pastrami and pastrami sandwiches and both were huge portions and very fresh and delicious. The staff was very friendly. We sat on the patio and it was great! Classic deli experience. read more

JB's Deli - Turkey pastrami, Pastrami Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have it delivered but they have the best corned beef sandwich. The only problem is their hours. Would like them extended.

Very disappointed today next time I'll take a drive to Manny's it's the same price and quality and service is always with a smile no attitude The little guy is supposed to be better....staff acts like they're doing you a favor everyone including the owner is rude.... read more

Food is always reliably good and , sharing space with a pharmacy, just what the dr ordered!

JB's Deli is a sandwich lovers dream! I was originally introduced to JB's via my husband a year ago but I never had the appetite to eat such a large sandwich. I finally randomly decided to check out JB's on a surprisingly busy day. The inside of JB's is a 1/3 sandwich counter, 1/3 miniature store, and a 1/3 sitting section in the back room. I didn't expect it to have so much going on inside but it gets very cramped when a lot of people are waiting for sandwiches and by a lot I mean 5 or 6 people. On the day I visited it was really busy and they were unfortunately short-staffed so the wait time was probably double what you'd normally encounter. I ordered the "My Cardiologist Needs a New Car" and it was massive. It was listed as roughly 3/4 pounds of deli meat and they did not lie. The sandwich was massive and I only managed to get through a quarter of the sandwich. Due to the size of the sandwich I was able to eat it over a couple of days. Next time I am going to opt for a sandwich that is promptly pastrami and/or corned beef because the brisket was a little flavorless. The saltiness from the other meats helped balance the flavors but it you had the brisket by itself it wasn't as delicious as the corned beef and pastrami. The overstuffed sandwiches are a great way to buy something that will last you a few meals and try out the different combinations of meats. I will definitely visit again to try out a different sandwich but I will pre-order so I can avoid any potential wait-time. read more

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JB's Deli is a cute local staple. They have such a big menu! They have sandwiches, baked goods, deli salads, plus a pharmacy in the back. I got their veggie and cheese sandwich and paid extra for extra cheese and avocado. The sandwich comes with cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red onion. You can choose a side of pasta salad, baked beans, or chips, and it comes with a pickle. The sandwich was good, a very typical vegetarian sandwich. The best part of the sandwich was the amount of cheese they put on it and the onion bun it came on. The veggie sandwich didn't have any pizzazz though! I've been spoiled with how creative people have gotten with veggie sandwiches - micro greens, beets, hummus. I just wanted a little more! Although I wouldn't come back for this sandwich, they still had so many other vegetarian options that I would come back for, such as the pasta salad. The pasta salad had a lot of fresh herbs and was very yummy. They also had breakfast sandwiches, baked goods, baked beans, potato pancakes, blintzs. knishes, bagels, and more. Plenty of options! The inside of the deli is so cute. It seems like a classic old Chicago building with the tile floor, exposed brick wall, and ornate ceiling. There is some outdoor seating along the sidewalk if you have a nice day and want to eat outside. Otherwise they have additional seating behind the cashier. The deli is right off Clark street, so you can usually find parking or take the 22 bus. I would definitely come back here! It would be a great place to grab some food for a picnic by the lake. read more

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Terrible service waited a half hour for a sandwich. They told me to go have a seat. I finally came back after 15 minutes. I had a bag of chips and a soda in my hand. I had finished them. The guy said what are you waiting for? I told him a Reuben. Five minutes later, he gives me the Reuben. It had been sitting on the sandwich Press for like 20 minutes. He then accused me of taking the wrong chips. He said I was supposed to take ruffles. I told him I paid $26 for a can of Soto a bag of chips and a sandwich. He waited and went back and asked another employee if he charged me correctly. The other employee said that I paid for those chips. No apology. read more

JB's Deli - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came across this little shop while strolling through Andersonville. The sweetest and such kind staff! The bagel was so fresh and delicious and will definitely be back to try a sandwich! From what I'm seeing, they're HUGE and so cheap. The BEC was fresh and delicious, reminded me of a NYC bodega bagel. read more

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I grew up in a Jewish neighborhood in Detroit and have had bagels sent to me by friends when I left Michigan. Now that I am in Chicago's Andersonville area, JB's is a pretty good substitute. It has also improved a bit since my last visit - it's cleaner, has more friendly customer service, and the bagels, well, they're still very good. I always order one toasted with cream cheese, which they generously lather onto the bagel. Side note: there's an eclectic array of products for sale, so spend a moment and check out some fun stuff. Great items for gifts, too. Overall, a four star for their unique Jewish deli brand. read more

I was the only one here at 9:20, and the service was indifferent at best. I had to repeat my order (egg and cheese on a bagel) twice, and it turns out they just microwave the egg. Very disappointing. I'd had high hopes that this would be our new bagel stop after moving here from NYC, but I doubt it. The bagels are meh. read more

Got two containers of cream cheese and both were moldy. I am concerned about the state of their other offerings given this incident and won't be back read more

You should be embarrassed to call yourself a NY bagel, my guess this moldy, crumbly poor excuse of a bagel that I got a prime Sunday morning time came from Jewel days before they sold it, along with the subpar cream cheese. read more

Had a cold this weekend and wanted matzo ball soup for a cure. I usually order from The Bagel, but a friend recommended I try JB's. Ordered several items for delivery on Saturday, May 10. Ordered at 1.50pm, got an automatic email that my order would arrive between 3.10-3.25pm. I called at 3.25pm to ask if my order was in process. After getting my name and delivery address to check on my order, the woman who answered the phone told me my order was "on the way". Got an email at 3.50pm that my order was "ready for delivery." I suspect they didn't see my order until I called and then started it. My order arrived at 4.09pm. Soup was lukewarm and the matzo balls were the most dense I've ever had anywhere. Soup was meh; perfectly okay chicken soup, but nothing special or particularly flavorful. Pastrami sandwich was also meh. Meat was very salty and not terribly flavorful. Potato knish was good. All in all, the food was nothing special and certainly not worth waiting over 2 hours for. I'll never cheat on The Bagel again. read more

JB's Deli - Matzo ball soup, chicken noodle soup, potato knish, pastrami sandwich - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in needing food to curtail a hypoglycemic condition. I have walked past this Andersonville staple over the year, always with the intention of trying it as one of the last authentic Jewish delis in Chicago (as they advertise on their windows). Quite simply, the BEST Reuben sandwich I've ever had in my life. The meat was moist and delicious, the portion hearty, the melted cheese and sauerkraut heated and gooey. The marble Rye bread was toasted and crunchy, a perfect counterpoint to the melt in your mouth pastrami. I probably ate a little bit of the paper wrap on the sandwich, not wanting to miss a single ounce of the cheese. The sandwich sides were unimpressive, I went with the pasta salad. A small portion that lacked any real flavor, and does nothing to support the amazingness of the main event. Luckily, I also ordered some matzah ball soup. One huge matzah in a subtle delicious chicken stock base was a perfect compliment to my sandwich, perfectly blanking out the disappointing pasta salad. Overall, I'm so glad I stopped in, and will endeavor to do so again very soon. I'll just skip the pasta salad next time. read more

Really good bagels. Love the no-frills vibes. The older employees are sweet, but the younger ones who took our order were pretty damn rude.

I would have rated this deli 4 stars, but it has some service issues. We ordered take out for pickup at noon. The website accepted payment and sent confirmation email and text. However, when we arrived at 12:15, the staff seemed confused. One employee told me the website was down when I ordered (although it functioned well enough to accept my payment). Another employee said that she had the order and held forth a piece of paper. A third employee told me that he was working on my order and it would be ready in five minutes. In other words , no one had even started preparing the order, which, according to the website, should have been ready at 12:00. When I got out of there, it was 12:35. We got home and immediately set to eating the matzoh ball soup. It was excellent. The matzoh balls themselves were initially fluffy and delicious and the broth salty and flavorful. However, one of the 4 matzoh balls was a bit too dense. We later ate brisket with jus. Both were good. However, the brisket needed a little salt. We did not like the potato latkes. Unfortunately, they were very dense and bland. They are also significantly thicker than my understanding of what a potato latke is. Whenever I (or family) have made them, they are thin and crispy. These were neither. These would have been better with the sour cream we ordered, but whoever filled the order decided to give us apple sauce instead for some reason. Overall, I would return here for the matzoh ball soup, but would probably not bother ordering in advance. read more

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Allstar in Andersonville. Long time neighborhood staple JB's Deli does it right the first time. Small and simple with a straight forward and eclectic menu that provides all the old favorites, and a few nice twists on old school items. They offer a great bagel I believe are from "New York Bagel and Bialy', the best there is anywhere. JB's lox and bagel sandwich is a plenty sized breakfast or lunch at a great price. Try out their patio on an airy tree lined side street. Clean, friendly, and generous offerings. read more

JB's Deli - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First time here on Friday 4/29. What brings me here? My sick wife. Sick people eat soup. It's what you do. Note - Not many soup options in Andersonville. JB's got the job done. My wife's a big jew and she liked the Matza Ball soup. Me? I enjoy Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Ordered the BRBLT - Triple decker thinly sliced roast beef, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo served on Challah and fixings. An overstuffed sandwich which also came with a pickle and my choice of side, pasta salad. And for a little dessert? Two chocolate dipped macaroons. Baby Come Back. My take out experience was positive and everything hit the spot. read more

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I received moldy bagels. Their homemade babka not only was not homemade but the packaging indicated it was expired. The Swedish meatballs came with no sauce. The soup was not the sort I ordered and it was refrigerator cold as was everything else except for the moldy bagels. I will never order from you again - after decades of patronage. Can't get a fresh bagel from a deli? Inexcusable. I'm so sad at what you have become. You should have an infraction from the board of health. Sad. Disappointing. read more

Top notch food and friendly service. The corned beef sandwiches are overstuffed, and are easily enough to share. We often stop in after getting our haircuts next for, at Noreenz. read more

Classic Jewish Deli. Delicious, Friendly! More of these places in our lives! Happy New Year! read more

The women are extremely rude when Paul isn't there. I've experienced this multiple times which makes me not want to return. Blintz are delicious. read more

Great Corned Beef. I don't know what they do but they do it better than any body else. read more

What's the best reuben you've ever eaten? If you've been to JB's deli, it probably looks like one of the photos in this post. If you haven't been yet, it will become your favorite reuben spot - guaranteed! My girlfriend and I were craving some potato pancakes so we did a quick Yelp search and found way more than just latkes. All together we snagged matza ball soup, potato pancakes, traditional reuben and the rachel reuben (with a modification: sub ranch for 1000 island). Raphael and Millie were so helpful! They were friendly and funny too. We ordered our food and they got to working on it right away starting by slicing the meat (and there was a lot of it too). This was the real deal. Finished them off in a press to get them golden and delicious. The sandwiches came with a choice of side (chips, pasta salad or baked beans) and a pickle. We got the pasta salad and baked beans - tasty! The sandwich portions are huge and my girlfriend even made two meals out of it. 2020 has been a dark year yet one of the highlights has been discovering JB's Deli and the wonderful people that make your food dreams come true! Thank you very much Raphael and Millie! read more

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Walked and nobody said a word to me, which was fine until another gentleman walked in behind me and they greeted him and asked him what he wanted. I don't need exceptional service to enjoy a restaurant but you can't treat me differently than other potential patrons. I waited until the guy they greeted finished his order to see if they would acknowledge me but still nothing so I left without ordering. Don't give money to people that disrespect you read more

I'm in love with this place !!! The best sandwiches ! Everything tastes fresh and the staff are all friendly . The place is clean and organized . I didn't have a long wait time . read more

I'd been wanting to stop in for awhile after a friend said her daughter is in love with their food. Finally, I had an opportunity after grabbing coffee with a friend nearby. It exceeded my expectations. I had whitefish spread on a cinnamon raisin bagel. I've never had better whitefish spread. Huge chunks of whitefish and not overly salty like many others. I liked it so much, I went back a few days later with my husband. We bought more whitefish spread and kishke to make cholent. I overheard someone else buying sable, which I also love and will be back to try among the other Jewish deli staples (e.g. black and white cookies, corned beef, matzah ball soup). read more

Amazing I come here at least once a week. Amazing food definitely recommend it. I recommend the New Yorker very flavorful very tasteful very delicious and especially their pasta salad on the side. read more

This place used to be wonderful. Don't know what happened but it's a disaster. The last two times I have ordered delivery my order got completely lost. The other time I picked up I ordered the whitefish platter sandwich and I got home and it was moldy. The chicken with rice soup was basically just lemon soup with salt...completely inedible and disappointing. And no one there cares. Three strikes and I'm done. read more