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McAlister's Deli

3.3 (129 reviews)
ModerateSalad, Delis, Sandwiches
Closed • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Southwest Chicken & Avocado Salad
Lucy F.

Overall place was not crowded and plenty of seats to dine in. I placed my order and was given a number to put on my table for order to be brought out. I tried the southwest chicken & avocado salad and a cup of country potato soup. They were a bit stingy on the avocado that came with the salad. The country potato soup was nice and hit, and it came with some side of crackers. The salad was just ok, the chicken was on the dry side. The strawberry lemonade was a bit to sugary for my taste, maybe asking for more ice make it better. Glad I carry purell hand wipes! ***This location had no working restrooms at the time of my visit, and some customers were upset. They had the area block with a hand made sign and some chairs. ***

Jason Z.

My daughter's impression: the annoyance is great, they keep it spotless. She also likes the music and the excellent service. Food is tasty and not too pricey for what you get. They accommodate gluten sensitivity. Selections for those with dairy allergies are limited, though.

Turkey sandwich and potato soup
Bailey M.

Both times I've been here the service has been fantastic! The food is pretty good and a little cheaper than Panera. Main options are soup, sandwich, or potato. I'd recommend getting a choose 2.

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The new Yorker. Ruben Sandwiches are great, and their tea is great Very friendly staff

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Discovered this place randomly and now i cant get enough of it. None of the food has ever tasted bad.

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This place is very underrated lol every time I come here I always have to get the pepper jack turkey sandwich it's amazing

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Ordered curbside service today and everything was correct, hot and packaged nicely. These guys are doing it right!

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Schmaltz Deli

Schmaltz Deli

4.0(966 reviews)
13.0 mi
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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.

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Schmaltz Deli - Interior dining area

Interior dining area

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Best Matza ball soup!

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Fresh bakery inside

geneva country village meat - Sausage Pepper & Onion

geneva country village meat

4.3(12 reviews)
2.8 mi

Drove past this today while running errands and my wife and I said together, "we need to stop…read morethere". Located in the old Soukup's appliance store on the east side on State St. And so we did....and glad we did. Only opened 3 weeks or so, coolers and freezers were stocked nicely. The brat selection is awesome, all sorts of varieties and mixtures. Salsa's, spices, steaks and the like line the cooler shelves throughout the clean, well laid out store. We picked up some Southern Pimento spread......OMG! Has to be the best!!! Couldn't decide on which brat to buy so we went with the Kentucky Bourbon brat. Also got 2 pounds of their ground beef at a great price along with some fresh sliced turkey from the deli cooler....and a jar of salsa. Other than the pimento spread, we haven't tried any of our purchases but I'm sure it'll be good. Kyle, from Blue Goose is a butcher here....another star! Even though they are still in their "soft opening" the lady behind the counter couldn't have been nicer and accommodating!!! Fresh seafood is coming along with a sandwich board for fresh Sammy's. We WILL go back! :) :) :) UPDATE: Grilled the Kentucky Bourbon brats this past weekend, goodness they were good. The KB brats are juicy and full of unique flavor!!! Need to get more..... UPDATE #2: We've grilled the Steak Burgers and they are awesome! Juicy and flavorful. Picked up more ground beef, pimento and spicy beer spread, some New York strips and regular brats, just to try something different.

First time customer. Bought two good steaks. One prime and one choice porterhouse. Cooked the…read more"choice" first and was super impressed with the tenderness and the taste! Far better than we have gotten from Joseph's or Costco! Saving the "prime" for maybe Fathers Day? ‍. Fresh fish looked good too but came to try steaks. Picked up some store made mild salsa and enjoyed some on the patio today! I loved it! But don't recall if they offered a spicier version...which my son prefers? Only negative I could find is they don't offer a very large deli variety; nor do they make many salads to choose from. Joseph's has them beat there! Mostly I'm THRILLED a butcher shop is open past 5:00PM! Commuters and lazy people like me will appreciate that!!

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geneva country village meat - Store sign!

Store sign!

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Ream's Meat Market - Steak Sandwich

Ream's Meat Market

4.5(181 reviews)
6.9 mi
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This is Disneyland for a FatGuy. I never took up tobacco,…read moreI'm a sensible imbiber of Alcohol, and but for a VERY few exceptions (and periods in my history) I wasn't drawn to recreational drugs. Lunchmeat and sausages, though... Thoroughly, positively, indubitably, and absolutely addicted throughout all of my 72 years. Mea culpa, pwned, signed, sealed, and delivered. (Yes I know that shit is NOT good for you or me; and I have, here in my dotage, adapted at least a smidgen of discipline in my consumption of said foodstuffs) But stepping into Reams is hard, my Brothers and Sisters, it's HARD. Temptation in the air, from the butcher shop aroma; Temptation in the eyes, from the never-ending displays in the cases, Temptation in situ from the beckoning samples placed like land mines throughout the store, and the myriad namecards everywhere you look. Temptation to cross gluttony off the "mortal sin" list, or at least create a scheme to take a parcel of fresh Bratwurst to one's next confession; slipping it to the padre hoping the penance is to leave the Mustard off the links for a week or two. I won't even try to describe the treats in store. There's just too much. And it goes beyond charcuterie. The steaks, the chops, the prepared meats. All top top quality. There's condiments, baked goods, wine and beer, even stuff for your dog. Want weird stuff? Offal and innards? It's all there. Seafood, too. And if you're one of those guys (like me) who dig "sausage stix" and Jerky, their home-made offerings are nonpareil. Ditto for their home-made potato salad-type thingies. It wouldn't surprise me to find a dozen Grandmothers fixing all this shit up behind the back wall. Here's another example: In the West Burbs of Chicago, the Czech butchers always had Daisy/Crawford Praszky for sale-It's a tasty Garlic juggernaut halfway between salami and summer sausage. Oscar Mayer WISHES they had something tasting this good. It's a Chicago Staple you'll never hear of through all the chatter about Hotdogs, Italian Beef, and Deep-Dish Pizza. Maybe it didn't get as far North as the Kosher neighborhoods, but on the South and west sides...oboy. Imagine my surprise when I saw Ream's version sitting almost hidden on the very bottom row of one of the cold chests lining the Southern wall. I've never seen it elsewhere, except for the echte Daisy/Crawford version. I thought it was a proprietary thing. Welp, here is Ream's iteration. I saw it while I was in line, and as I already had a cart full of custom-cut stuff, I didn't add it to the haul that day, but the NEXT time we're in deepest Elburn, I'm SO there. Every theory has a corollary, and I was disappointed to learn Ream's quit making their excellent Head Cheese. Yes I know, "head cheese" is on the "fear factor" list with Anchovies, Limburger Cheese, Czarnina (q.v.), and Haggis; but IYKYK, this is a significant loss. Oh well. And about that "it's not good for you" thing: Yeah, there's a lot of fat in sausages, but I am without doubt Reams has no truck with nasty chemicals, or cheating the recipes to add bulk in the name of profits. I'm also pretty sure they're using the best quality sources and the best cuts to make their stuff. Ream's is WAY the fuck out there in the far far far Western Burbs. It isn't quite Eastern Iowa, but it may seem like that during the journey there. And if you're looking for a bargain, shop at Aldi. If this was an Auto Dealer, they'd be selling Mercedes, Audis, and Lamborghinis. Make sure you have some free limit on your cards if you come out here to shop. It also is certain you will buy MORE than you planned to. Mark my words. Then again, Distance and price be damned. If you demand pure excellence, You pay the tab without a gripe. But when you make a sandwich, or pull one of their steaks off the grill, or have a snack of their heavenly Pimento Cheese on a cracker; or shook a bottle of one of the boutique sauces on who-cares-what, or took a bite of a Brat with SERIOUS "snap"... You'll smile quietly knowing you got what you paid for. Perhaps more. And THAT is a rare occurrence in these days of "interesting times"

I don't come here often, but when I do, I'll join the droves of people gathering around the Meat…read moreCounter waiting methodically for your number to be called, Yep, it's a 'cattle call' for those willing to throw 5 Stars for a slab of Beef or Pork with 'Steakhouse' prices. Apparently, people tend to become enamored over some 'Meat Stix'! It's good, but it ain't the only place around serving the best meat imaginable!

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Ream's Meat Market - Storefront

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Ream's Meat Market - Front Faćade

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Ream's Meat Market - Specialty Center Cases, Beer Case, Cheese Case

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Specialty Center Cases, Beer Case, Cheese Case

Niko’s Greek - Chicken Gyro Pita ($11)

Niko’s Greek

4.1(22 reviews)
5.5 mi

I love Greek food so when I saw this place on Facebook I knew I had to try. Overall, I wish I had…read morebetter things to say. It was difficult to find. The location on Google Maps was not correct. The space is shared with a pizza place and the sign is not on the building but rather on the windows which are hard to see. I tried the chicken souvlaki plate with a side salad. I was torn between that and the feta fries but felt healthy so stuck with the salad. Wrong choice. The plate comes with onions and tomatoes and the salad was basically just onions and tomatoes. The chicken was really good though and the pita was warm and fresh! I also tried some of the lamb but it was very fatty and chewy. The only water option was bottled water which I was a little disappointed about since i don't like paying for water. It also took a lot longer to get our food than I expected since it has fast casual vibes. The place was pretty empty but it still took about 30 minutes. Overall glad I came to try but probably won't be back again.

Decided to check this place out, I'm in the neighborhood and wanted to support local. I think this…read moreplace is confused- good food but an identity crisis on how to present it and separate it from the pizza business working out of the same kitchen! The prices are more sit-down dining than order-at-counter and have a seat dining, that being said- you should then have flaming saganki and real silverware.

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Niko’s Greek - Classic Chicago Gyro Plate ($16.99).

Classic Chicago Gyro Plate ($16.99).

Niko’s Greek
Niko’s Greek

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McAlister's Deli - salad - Updated October 2026

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