Mulata Kitchen

These guys are the best! The meats are outstanding and the ahi tuna is heavenly. Erik, Justin and…read morethe rest of the team are super knowledgeable and helpful.

Carnivore in Oak Park…read more This is a butcher shop and fish market that also sells sandwiches I can't really decide if the old time decor is by design or if the place is really needing an upgrade. I actually think it's the latter. It's a lot smaller than I imagined with very limited seating. We went here for the grilled salmon sandwich. We had seen many online reviews saying it is amazing. They make the sandwiches right in front of you, so you know that they are fresh. We took our sandwiches to go and by the time we got them home , they were cold. The fries traveled well, but again they were also cold bu the time we got home. The grilled salmon sandwiches were very good, but not great , and I really would have loved to have eaten it warm. Prices are on the high side for the butcher meats. But I guess you should expect that since they are an artisanal butcher. I did not like the look of some of the meats in the cases. Would we go back? Maybe to try the Bacon Burger. But we would definitely recommend eating your food in the butcher shop and not taking it to go. I have just found out that that are moving into Carnival Grocery in Oak Park.

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Submarine Tender

4.1(290 reviews)

1.0 mi

Combo sandwich and pizza puff 10/10 ! Chicago Flavor places like this are getting harder to find,…read moredefinitely check it out

I had the gyro sandwich and it was really good and the fries are really good and I eat here when…read moreI'm in the neighborhood and the food is amazing and the service is always good, it's a must try if you're in the area

Ordering

Greek Chicken Salad and Shrimp Dinner

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Onion Roll

4.4(363 reviews)

1.4 mi

Great service, tasty food. Matza ball soup and Kreplach soup were served hot. Split a lean corned…read morebeef sandwich and potato pancake. Enough for two. Grabbed a couple of onion bagels to go for dinner tonight. Highly recommend this hidden gem.

The Onion Roll has been a "deli" business for a long time in the Oak Park area so I had to try it…read morewhile I was in town. I came in about 30 minutes before they closed so I had the restaurant almost to myself. I had their patty melt which is something I don't normally order. The patty melt was not overly greasy and passable. Their meat patty was surprisingly thinner than expected. Their fries were flavorless and needed seasoning or some special sauce alternative to ketchup. I thought prices were a bit on the high side for what was served. Overall, I am guessing that their breakfast and deli counter may be more popular than their lunches. My experience at Onion Roll, though, was nothing extraordinary or special but considered a local convenience.

Bar area

Everything bagel with Peruvian pink salt

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Frank's Deli

3.9(24 reviews)

1.6 mi

Basically a sub shop in a convenience store where there are about 8 different subs that you can get…read morein a 6" or 12" size. Bigger rolls then you'd get at one of the chains. They make them to order for you. Inexpensive. Great to stop in for something on the go. We took them to the local forest preserve and then explored the trails.

Good spot to get a quick slice of Bertolli's pizza and a fountain beverage. Plenty of convenience…read morestore snacks and beverages, too. Service is hit or miss at times. Depends on who is working. Typical convenience store without the gas station but with much better pizza.

Menu - 1/2025

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Alpine Food Shop

4.6(376 reviews)

1.8 mi

fast service even with a line. sandwiches made to order…read more and salads and sides are always fresh. lots of other shelf items and frozen to take home also. try their italian subs.....delish!!!!

Alpine has been around since the 1950"s and is still family run. It is a…read more classic Italian deli. It is a small store with a 4-5 tables. The minute you walk in you smell the Italian meats. and fresh bread. The is long deli case showcasing all the meats, cheeses and salads. We were immediately greeted and a gentleman waited on. We shared this was our first time and he guided us through the ordering process without any pressure. I had the Original Alpine Sub. It is described as their flagship sandwich, and often called one of the best Italian subs in the Chicago area. It comes piled with salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, onion, seasoning, and their signature secret oil dressing. The bread was classic turano bread, so fresh. The sandwich was incredible, The meats were fresh and piled high, making it impossible to eat it in one sitting. My husband had a Corned Beef Sandwich. The corned beef was thinly slices and served with provolone and a variety of toppings. We also had a homemade cannoli. The food was excellent and service waqs outstanding. It is easy to see why they have been in business for 70 years.

Inside deli

Cannoli

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Brooklyns Berwyn Subs

4.3(16 reviews)

1.6 mi

$16 sandwich filled with lettuce After I bragged to a co…read moreworker and showed him pictures He pays for his sandwich and mine and I bring him back this comes with 4 kinds of meat supposedly but they don't tell you it's 1 piece of each meat Could have went across the street to Jewel Spent the same $16 and had sandwiches for lunch for 3 days and I work night so nothings open But after less than 24 hours the owner replied to my post and was so apologetic about the situation I was only hoping for him to at least refund my co workers I was ok with mine but he personally made me two new sandwiches no charge and let me say they look exactly like the website and they taste AWESOME HE DEFINITELY HAS A NEW CUSTOMER I ALSO LET HI KNOW I WASNT TRYING TO GET ANYONE IN TROUBLE OR FIRED AND HE ASSURED ME HIS ONLY ISSUE IS TO GET IT RIGHT SO IT WANT HAPPEN AGAIN I THANK YOU SIR SHOUT OUT TO BROOKLYN SUBS

Wanted to like this place, but wasn't impressed. Nearly $20 after tax for a sandwich is steep, but…read moreok if it delivers the goods. Being their signature sandwich, you expect it to be impressive. It was good, but light on the meat. What killed it for me though was the fact that the bread was stale. That's unacceptable for this price level. There are plenty of other better options in the area.

Turkey Small Sub Tray

Brooklyns Berwyn Subs - I have been trying for some time now to get a picture of the storefront while driving along Roosevelt Rd. Yay! BBS is on my radar

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I have been trying for some time now to get a picture of the storefront while driving along Roosevelt Rd. Yay! BBS is on my radar

Publican Quality Bread

4.1(41 reviews)

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got a slice drink and a cookie + loaf of bread, all were good but the pizza was bussin . the…read moreservice was good, all the baristas were nice and helpful. I love the old school general store type vibe mixed w/ a new age ambiance.

The offerings are great, but the space is way too tiny to move around in. Head in knowing what you…read moreneed because it's essentially single file with no chance of back stepping once you are in!

Blueberry loaf

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Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli

4.7(168 reviews)

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great selections and fresh made to order. tasty pizza by…read morethe slice, thick italian kind. and cookies galore to pick from as well as canoli that's great! try them and you won't regret it. you'll just come back again and again

When you have a great team, food is always good, as well as great service! Keep up the great work…read more Thank you.

Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli - Inside Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli. W Lake St Melrose Park IL . Pizza Sandwiches Panini Salads Cookies Italian Imported Goods . Cool!

Inside Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli. W Lake St Melrose Park IL . Pizza Sandwiches Panini Salads Cookies Italian Imported Goods . Cool!

Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli - Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli. W Lake St Melrose Park IL . Pizza Sandwiches Panini Salads Cookies Italian Imported Goods . Cool!

Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli. W Lake St Melrose Park IL . Pizza Sandwiches Panini Salads Cookies Italian Imported Goods . Cool!

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Alice & Friends

4.3(26 reviews)

0.4 mi

I'm absolutely over the moon with this place! The restaurant is AMAZING, the service was great, and…read morethe food... WOW.... I ordered a soup and a pasta, and both were DELICIOUS. What really makes this place stand out for me is the variety. Sometimes when looking for vegan food, the options can feel pretty limited to fried foods, burgers, wings, etc, but here, you can find more prepared meals, pastas, soups, salads, plus the desserts are a DREAM. Absolutely outstanding! GOTTA BE BACK SOON!

Markedly below average food. Ordered the rainbow rolls, Grace's teriyaki, Burmese noodle salad, and…read morethe green tea cheesecake. Adequate service and totally unremarkable ambiance. The rainbow rolls consisted of plain, uncooked vegetables wrapped in rice paper, accompanied by peanut sauce as well as a vinegar dip. There was absolutely no taste to the rainbow rolls, and the peanut sauce tasted like peanut butter that had been microwaved for twenty seconds. The vinegar dip was the only thing that salvaged the rolls. The teriyaki did not come as advertised. There were chunks of glazed soy in brown rice - no other veggies in the bowl itself. There was a side salad that I dumped into the bowl to add some crunch and texture. The glazed soy was tasty but the rice was remarkably bland and mushy. This regime of blandness continued with the Burmese noodle salad: some of the flavours had potential and the dish might have been tastier if those flavours were accentuated, but instead it was a bowl of noodles and assorted vegetables with no compelling taste or texture. The cheesecake was both too sweet and remarkably bitter at the same time. It was fine texturally but the sweetness was overwhelming. The layer of tea on top of the cheesecake added some bitterness. The two flavours were totally incongruous. I have never wasted dessert before - if I can't finish it I take it home, but this dessert was so inedible that even at nine dollars it was not worth salvaging. Service was fine and the food came out quickly. The location of the restaurant in downtown Oak Park was nice - there was some sort of music festival going on outside that made an otherwise aggressively mediocre meal more bearable. Overall, I do not recommend this establishment.

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My spam sandwich. Chewy fresh bun. Crunchy salad toppings. And crispy spam slabs- sooo good.

The Daly Bagel

4.0(142 reviews)

0.9 mi

If I lived a little closer to this place, I'd probably be obese. Not too much of a critic on…read moreservice, the Cashier was pretty chill when I always go. but holy shit these bagels are good. It's a tiny little place, but I don't mind.

They often make mistakes on your order. Once, three days in a row. Otherwise, the food is OK but…read moregets by in the lack of nearby competition.

Entrance

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Mario M.

3 years ago

I have visited this restaurant on several occasions and unfortunately, I have encountered an unpleasant experience while ordering my coffee. The girl responsible for making it seemed to find my order amusing and made fun of it, as if it was an unreasonable request. Needless to say, I left feeling extremely disappointed. It is disheartening to be subjected to such treatment when all I wanted was a simple cup of coffee. As a customer, I believe it is essential to be treated with respect and courtesy, regardless of the order placed. I expected better from this establishment and the staff members representing it. Mocking a customer's order is unprofessional and reflects poorly on the restaurant as a whole. It not only undermines the customer's confidence but also creates a negative image of the establishment. In a service-oriented industry, it is crucial for employees to uphold high standards of professionalism and customer service. I sincerely hope that this incident was an isolated one and doesn't reflect the overall atmosphere or attitude of the restaurant. However, I believe it is essential for the management to address such behavior promptly and ensure that all staff members are trained to treat customers with the respect they deserve. As a loyal customer, I value the quality of the food and the overall dining experience. However, incidents like these can leave a lasting negative impression. I hope that the management takes this matter seriously and implements measures to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future. In conclusion, I urge the restaurant to address the issue and remind their staff members of the importance of treating customers with dignity and respect. It is my hope that my next visit will be met with a more positive and professional experience. read more

Jason W.

6 years ago

Do not eat here! The owner refuses to change the racist name of this restaurant despite being told about the pain she is causing countless times before opening. I want to eat here, but I REFUSE until she changes this hateful, racist name that has no place in this community! YOU should refuse to eat here until she CHANGES THE NAME! It is so little to ask. I enjoyed her food at Taste of Brazil and hope to enjoy it once again. She will not listen until she sees she has no business. Your actions matter. read more

Rachel S.

7 years ago

Been here a couple of times for coffee and tasted a few empanadas. Great service, good coffee(pretty strong) :).. Today I tried 1 of their sandwiches and DAMN it was good! Perfect amount of beef, great flavor, bread was tasty and as mentioned above they are on point with customer service. The owner is always walking around and talking with customers giving it that extra final touch. I'll be back for THE CARNE LOUCA SANDWICH. read more

Elizabeth M.

Elite 26

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1 year ago

Decent empanadas but the business owner is a MAGA supporter, so I'll never return. I don't support bigots and neither should you. The benefit of living in Oak Park is that we are minutes away from Chicago, which has hundreds of fantastic restaurant. This isn't the one, Oak Park. We can absolutely do so much better. read more

Tris T.

3 years ago

I'm in love with this coffee shop! The empanadas they serve are absolutely delicious, and their lattes are simply perfect. We had such a great experience that we couldn't resist coming back for two consecutive days. I'm definitely planning to return in the future. read more

Jude N.

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7 years ago

My wife surprised me with batch of fresh, warm empanadas from Mulata! Holy cow. I think we had one of each flavor- 5 in total. They were fantastic. I didn't get a photo. They didn't last long. I'll definitely go back for more. read more

Ric G.

7 years ago

Great empanadas and coffee and a friendly crew. Love that it's owner operated. You can see the passion in what they're doing. Great corner spot as well to see all the action. read more

Carleen T.

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1 year ago

Heads up, good food, but they belong to this conservative Christian MAGA site. https://www.reddit.com/r/oakpark/comments/1jik19q/businesses_on_public_square/ read more

D M.

4 months ago

Fantastic local spot with great coffee, great empanadas and friendly genuine staff. I really like coming back here over and over again. Great spot! read more

Kyle H.

5 years ago

Absolutely the most delicious sandwiches ever. Everything there is so good. It is worth the wait if the line is long!!!

Brenda M.

7 years ago

Can't get past the name. Decided there are better coffee and sandwich options across the street.

Joe S.

4 years ago

Great authentic food! I will definitely be returning for some of the entrees and desserts.

Evan T.

7 years ago

Food is ok, but is not compare with the brazilian food, price is a little high .

Mulata Kitchen - brazilian - Updated October 2026

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