Since my favorite deli in Franklin Park IL closed after 60 years, not really but it was sold and…read morethe new owners are going in a different direction so with empty meat cases the subs must be gone. So I had to find a new Italian deli in the area and this place had an authentic Italian sub on the menu with prosciutto, Genoa salami, capicola, provolone cheese, Italian dressing, lettuce and tomato that I added raw onions, hot giardiniera and mayo. It's a deli/mini mart/gambling machine/cafe with friendly service. The meats were skimpy was my first thought, see my pictures. My first thought after taking the first bite was WOW this Italian hoagie bread was perfect/fresh with that great chew/pull. Even with the skimpy meat the whole combination with me tweaking the sandwich was so fu#king delicious I got a second one to take back to WI for dinner. The area probably has a better Italian deli the residents will tell you but I'm in town once a year so next year I will try another Italian deli until I find one to start a new tradition like my old friend for many years that is no more. My final thought is that the price point is similar to the chain sub restaurants with a high quality sub sandwich and why anyone in the area that goes to a chain with this gem is beyond me because they do an authentic Italian sub very well.

This is an interesting place. It's a restaurant, liquor store, gaming, and grocery store all in…read moreone. The beef wasn't that great, the peppers tasted like they had been soaking in tomato sauce all day. Meat lacked flavor. BUT the beef isn't the reason for the trip. The breaded chicken sandwich is a banger! Seasoned to perfection. I've had it many times but this was the first time I had it fresh at the store and not delivered.

maan!!! im tellin you ... definitely doin yourself a great…read moreservice for messing with AL & JOES ...best sandwiches in the west suburbs ..better than jimmy johns subway potbellys jersey mikes ..aint none of them fukkin wit AL & JOES and im tellin u wat god love ..the lil ladies is always helpful and give u real family vibes ..and the food is INCREDIBLE!!!..big ole juicy meaty sandwiches thats definitely gone get u full no lie they mile high cornbeef a real hit too

I used to work in the area years ago and this was our lunch spot. At that time, it was Al + Joe…read morerunning the spot. Went there dozens of times back then. Nice spot with good sandwiches. Here we are decades later and I've returned. The place is nothing like I remembered. It was smaller then and jammed with Italian goods and aromas. Now....it seemed cold. It did not have the same friendly vibe as I remembered. Oh well, time marches on. On to the sandwiches. I ordered an Italian sub and a Turkey + Swiss sub. Both sandwiches were very good. Fresh bread + fresh ingredients was just like it was from years ago. I have heard that ownership had changed fairly recently. If I'm in the area, I will stop again. Cheers

This Italian deli is Chicago old school from the delicious food to the friendly staff to the…read moreincredible variety of eat-in and take-out options. There's a two-sided counter in the middle with freezer and refrigerator cases full of deliciousness on one side and the sandwich and cold case items, like macaroni salad, eggplant rolls, marinated olives, etc. on the other. I had the Italian sub, and our group also ordered an Italian Beef and a Meatball sub, plus some macaroni salad to share. All were made to order and were delicious. We didn't have a cooler with us of we'd have picked up the lasagna as recommended by a man picking up dinner for guests and his wife, or some of the fresh sausages or meatballs. Highly recommend eating here in general and definitely before going to nearby Rolling Stones or HIP!

Im SO happy to have finally checked this one off the bucket list ! Very cute, small and quaint shop…read morelocated right off of Belmont. They have an array of variations and several different assortments of Italian seasonings, sides, desserts, sauces, frozen pizza, cans of goodies for all of your main dishes and not to mention fresh bread! Service was friendly and efficient! We got there right before noon on a weekday afternoon and it started getting packed quickly! Their 12 inch sandwiches are HUGE. We really enjoyed their arranchini ! It's the best one I've ever had and the second best one my husband has ever had next to the ones he tried in actual Italy! Loved their chewy texture and offering it warmed up with sauce. Delectable and simply devine! Would love to come back to try their breaded steak sandwich ! You can't go wrong with whatever you order. Their homemade spicy sausage is also amazing! Decently affordable for the quality that you're getting. They take both cash and card. Really enjoyed the old school Italian Chicago neighborhood vibes!

awesome beef,great prices.the worst stairs,for an entrance and exit with very steep stairs…read more joe v venetico.

Amazing food. First time I tried I was hooked. Service was great got my food in less than 5…read moreminutes and exceeded my expectations. Ambiance was also very good except for the TV which was fine. Amazing place to eat go check it out!

The best focaccia I've ever had in my life. The lady that makes it pours lots of love into every…read morebite. You can taste it.

This place is cash only - so know it going in! But the older lady at the counter is old-world charm…read moreat its best- it almost seems like I'd heard her voice on a radio commercial- but she's very sweet. I ordered a 6" Italian sub on their soft and fresh baked French bread- I waited about 5 minutes after ordering- and she gave me 4 sandwich rolls in addition to the reasonably priced sub! I sat to eat - and munched away on this very tasty sub! Worth recommending AND eating again! If you've got the cash and are a bit hungry? Check it out!

I really like this store !! It has just about all the things that I need. And it in the…read moreneighborhood. Too me it's for the people that are mo to handle mostly Spanish people but it also has things that we Black peoples use. Their meats. Are prices good. The store is very clean. The staff is pleasant. One of my favorite places to shop!!

It's a shame. The regulars at the store are amazing, but I don't know what kind of people they are…read morehiring for the hours that the regulars are not there it's a not a good feeling when you're disrespected and can't even be looked at when you're ordering your deli meat no personality. Don't go to the store in the evening after four on weekends if you're using the deli, the deli people in the morning are the best.

I absolutely Love CP!! A new find and neighborhood gem! It's tucked away in a small parking lot…read moreright off of Cumberland. Service was friendly, prompt and the overall vibe is super Italian old school. I believe the owner is there every day and each time we are there, he always says thank you and have a nice day at the end. Coffee and sandwiches are so good! Relatively affordable as well! Also offer some goodies like chocolate snacks and gelato! Please support your local businesses !! Lots of regulars on a daily basis !

I was excited to check out Caffe Pronto, as we had lunch in the area, and wanted to have a caffeine…read morefix before heading home. The menu offers various espresso drinks, tea, sandwiches, and desserts; they also have various packaged snacks and such you could purchase around the counter. We ordered the Latte with almond milk and a Mocha - both were just not drinkable at all - it had an unpleasant bitter and grainy taste to it, and we just couldn't see the hype on this place. Service was friendly, and there were some seating inside as well as some tables in front of the cafe; unfortunately, we just couldn't dine in either option since it just reeked of cigarettes. No dice. Parking available in the lot, but can be tight when full. +avoid the coffees +unpleasant cigarette odors, in- and outside +parking lot available

Just found this while out walking my pooch at Redmond Reservoir. The first time I showed up, I…read morerealized I had forgotten my wallet, so ended up grabbing a menu and chatting with the lady who was working. She was friendly and helpful, even though I wasn't going to be ordering that day. Today I was fully prepared and able to grab a ham sandwich meal. The 7 inch is pretty hearty, and the jalapenos are a nice addition. For $6 a meal, you can't go wrong. It comes with a canned soda and bag of chips, definitely enough food for a quick lunch. It's a bit hidden, but worth the walk. Definitely plan on grabbing sandwiches and having picnic lunches at the park.

Honestly have been thinking this was an Italian restaurant for awhile for whatever reason. Decided…read moreto look it up and was so pleased to see it was Serbian. The place is super small with an outdoor area, but we chose inside as they were smoking outside. The online menu gives you pictures of everything and the waitress gave us regular menus. Though there were only a few tables of patrons their take out was steady throughout. I got a sampler plate and my husband the chicken and mushrooms. All of our good was delicious and so very homemade. What a great find. Our waitress was busy but very friendly. If you're in the area definitely check it out. It will be wonderful winter comfort food!

Had the cabbage salad and the ABC mix plate. Food came out quickly, and everything was absolutely…read moredelicious with generous portions. Can't wait to come back!