Manny's Deli today was an absolute gem…read more The funny part is, I had no intention of going there today. Manny's has always been on my list, but this morning I was actually heading to Lou Mitchell's. I got there, saw the line, and immediately decided I didn't have that kind of patience in me . So I changed plans, headed over to Manny's, and somehow the place I wasn't even planning on visiting ended up being exactly where I was supposed to be. I walked in having absolutely no idea what I was doing, and there was a woman standing there looking just as confused as I was. She looked at me and said, "This is my first time." I laughed and said, "Mine too. Let's do it together." And just like that, we were off. I decided I wanted breakfast, so one of the guys pointed me back toward the first counter and told me, "He'll take care of your breakfast. If you want anything else, come back and see me." Perfect. I ordered scrambled eggs with corned beef hash, hash browns and toast, then worked my way down to the hot bar where I added some macaroni and cheese and a knish. And THAT was the move. Everything was really good, but the mac and cheese and the knish were the stars of the entire meal. Manny's is famous for the gigantic deli sandwiches, but after today, I'm convinced the real adventure is working your way through that hot bar. The sides are where it's at. While I was waiting in line, one of the guys behind the counter noticed my Dave Matthews Band shirt and started talking music with me. He told me he liked Dave and that he was a huge Phil Collins fan. I told him I'm a Phil Collins guy too, and we ended up having this completely random, genuine little conversation about music in the middle of a busy Chicago deli. Before I left, I told him I was glad he shared that with me and hoped he had a great day. We laughed, said goodbye, and went about our lives. And honestly, that little interaction was almost as good as the food. That's what I loved about Manny's. It didn't feel polished or manufactured. It felt like Chicago. Great food. People actually talking to each other. A little confusion when you first walk in. A stranger becoming your temporary partner because neither of you knows what the hell you're doing. A random conversation about Dave Matthews and Phil Collins. And somehow, by the time you leave, you feel like you were part of the place for an hour. I went looking for Lou Mitchell's today. Instead, I accidentally found Manny's. And I'm really glad I did. Manny's, I'll be back. Next time, though, I know exactly what I'm doing.

I was in Chicago for a wedding and had a few moments to myself. I arranged my other stops so that I…read morewould be at Manny's for lunch. I heard it was the Katz's Deli of Chicago. With a recommendation like that, I was ready to try anything. Parking can be a challenge in Chicago, but they had a lot in the rear of the restaurant, which was nearly empty. I strolled around to the front and walked in. I wasn't ready for it to be a cafeteria-style eatery, but it really didn't matter. The ambience was kind of cute. Lots of black and white tiles for a retro feel and some historical pictures of the founder. I ordered the 1/2 sandwich and cup of soup lunch special. Matzah ball was my choice of soup and my half sandwich looked huge. I was ready. I tasted the soup first. The broth was clear, and the matzah ball was large. I like hard matzah balls and soft, so it didn't matter to me which it was. What surprised me was the lack of chicken soup flavor. The matzah ball was spongy and not particularly tasty. On to the sandwich. The first thing I noticed was that the carver didn't pull a chunk out of a steam cabinet. They had a slicing machine running constantly forming a mound from which the carver grabbed a handful of corned beef, then a handful of pastrami, which had already been sliced and griddled to add to the corned beef. I asked about the smallest size side of chopped liver they could offer and he gave me a tiny chilled dose sized cup of liver pulled out of the fridge. So far I wasn't impressed. The chopped liver tasted very good but it was hand chopped and in large pieces with very little schmaltz. The sandwhich wasn't anything special. Not hot, not piled and the pickle was a kosher dill, not a half sour. I left half of my half sandwich, the pickle (except for the one bite), and even some chopped liver. For the cost of this average lunch , I would have rather eaten at my favorite deli in Atlanta and had tongue which wasn't even on the menu at Manny's.

We stopped in for breakfast during the July 4th weekend. I had the lox bagel with 1 lox slice, my…read morekiddo had a cream cheese bagel, and my husband had some bacon egg and cheese bagel. I really enjoyed my lox bagel and thought it was one of the best I've had!! The flavors were nicely balanced with the onion, capers, cream cheese and lox. I was able to eat it easily and get a little piece of everything in each bite. The bagels seem smaller than average, but who needs giant bagels anyway? I found these to be reasonably sized. Big overstuffed bagels that fall apart while you eat them - lox sliding all over the place - are really annoying. These were satisfying without making you feel gross after. The coffee selection exceeded our expectations. We shared a chemex for 2. They had a few single origin coffees to choose from and we had their pink bourbon Columbian. We enjoyed our coffee and bagels outside in their seating area and this was once of my favorite parts of our trip! We didn't have to wait too long, but as we were finishing, a long line was forming down the block. Consider getting there a little early!

Always a very busy popular place…read more I had a bagel breakfast sandwich here and enjoyed it. My friends had a honey basil drink - it was very tasty and refreshing. It tasted fresh vs like syrup. For lunch I had a turkey sandwich with potato salad on the side. I didn't care for the potato salad. The turkey quality was good! Note they offer half sandwiches.

Excellent baked goods, deli items, all made in-house, cute kitchen gadgets and decorative items,…read morefriendly service. Also, love the coffee! Never miss a chance to stop in when I am in the area!

Wonderful baked goods that are fresh and delicious. Highly recommended and worth a visit. Popular…read moreamong both locals and visitors. It's all good here!

Come for the meat and cheese counter, stay for the nook in the back of the store where all of the…read moregorgeous bottles of wine live. Actually, in my case, I came for the wine nook. I read that this is a good place to find a great bottle of wine, and it's true. Old World Market will satisfy the indulgent, bougie food lover in you -- the food lover who likes pretty charcuterie boards made from thinly sliced prosciutto shaped into flowers. And it will indulge the wine lover in you -- the one who likes a good glass of wine. It's a small store. Surprisingly small, actually! But along with wine and meats and cheeses, you'll find specialty food items like Swedish Pippi Longstocking candy (what?), pasta in all shapes and sizes, cookies, teas, oils and lots of imported goodies. You'll mostly find food imported from Europe: Italy and Nordic countries, specifically. They offer readymade sandwiches and small charcuterie boxes to go, for those of us who want to live deliciously but also have stuff to do elsewhere. Basically, this is a great place to visit to find something delectable to eat or drink in Valparaiso.

The charcuterie board was full and amazing. The roast beef and blue cheese and turkey with apple…read moreand brie sandwiches were delicious. Worth the price with excellent customer service!

I had a great experience at New York City Deli. I ordered a turkey sandwich, and it was excellent…read more They make it really easy to fully customize your sandwich, which I appreciate, and they use high-quality Boar's Head meats--you can definitely taste the difference. My wife got the Italian which is her staple lunch selection. She really enjoyed her sandwich and a 1/2 was plenty for her. Portion-wise, it was perfect for me. I'm not someone who needs huge servings, and the sandwich was just the right size--honestly, it worked well as a half sandwich for lunch across two days. For a couple bucks more, you can get extra meat Which we did not do. Great quality, flexible options, and a practical portion size. I'll definitely be back.

Nice, clean, independent little spot, next to a gas station. Great variety of sandwiches & fresh…read more(no fries) available. Service was friendly & fast & the food was hot (optional). I recommend stopping g for the winning soup & 1/2 sandwich.

I will drive 30 minutes to come to this place for lunch because it is worth it. The BLT is…read moreamazing!!! But I have never had anything which wasn't excellent. The service is great, the place is clean & inviting and the area has a small downtown feel. If you are looking for a place to get a great sandwich and enjoy time with friends, this place is for you.

Good deli subs wasn't a fan of the chicken parm but their wraps and subs I've enjoyed.read more

NNot busy when we arrived. Server took our orders and helped customize our sandwiches. The soup…read moreselection was varied and the chicken dumpling soup was delicious! My turkey sandwich was exceptionally crafted so the toppings were well balanced. I love the care put into each meal. We got our meals to go, but the atmosphere here is relaxed and bright and sunny. Yes! I will return.

Highly recommend! Blows Jimmy John's and Subway out of the water!…read moreExcellent ingredients, carefully and an abundance of prepared food! Nice building and the staff was exceptional in every aspect! The place is extremely CLEAN! Pricing is very reasonable too! A+ !

Unfortunately, The Homestead is no longer at this location. It has moved to West Lafayette, IN. The…read morefood was excellent and it is sorely missed in the community.

Food is very good. Service could be a bit better, but overall is fine. Ambiance is great.read more

I really liked The General for a solid brunch with friends. The interior was very clean, and the…read morebaristas were very kind. I didn't have anything to eat so I cannot speak for the food, but the coffee was delicious! I got the seasonal latte (forgetting the name now, but it was orange flavored), and it was super unique and yummy! I will say that I think this is the type of cafe where you meet friends and chat vs. do work-- it gets a little loud. It was a really cute and communal vibe, just bring headphones if you plan to get work done!

Cute shop with a great vibe, busy at 1:30 on a Tuesday. I will return again to try their coffee…read morebut I had had enough caffeine for that day. I ordered the chicken pesto panini and a cookie to go. It was honestly just ok. I could barely taste the pesto and felt that the olive tapenade tended to over power the pesto. If you order it I'd suggest one spread vs the other but not both. Cookie was just ok. Next time I'll try something else. Very cute local coffee shop though! Great place to get some work done. Several ppl We're on their laptops.