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I really want to like them so much more than I do. If there were a continuum from hipster deli (think Mile End) to traditional deli (Manny's, 2nd Avenue, etc) Schneider would on the hipster side of center. Two of us shared a half pound pastrami on rye with a side of hash browns. The rye was pretty decent but the pastrami was sliced far too thick and the meat was lean. That is not a good thing when it comes to pastrami and I attribute the lean meat to the deli catering to its hipster-ish audience. Although the flavor was decent, the sandwich was dry and difficult to eat. We disagreed on the generously sized pickle. One of us thought the flavor was just right, the other not so much. We both agreed on the hash browns. It's a no-go. They were well fried but entirely unseasoned. I understand the lack of schmaltz but there was no onion or salt or anything else. Waffle House has nothing to worry about. (IYKYK) Service was fast and polite. The space is tiny, but it works. Prices are okay for this area but if you want traditional deli in Chicago, go to Manny's.
I've been wanting to try out this cozy spot for some delicious deli grub, and we finally went on a Saturday morning. We were surprisingly able to get a seat at the bar with no line. Our orders were made very quickly as well - I got the nova lox sandwich on an egg everything bagel toasted with hot giardinera schmear. It was huge but so delicious I was able to finish it all! My fiancé got the corned beef hash, which was so tasty too with good portions of quality corned beef. Would love to come back and try some other menu items next!
Got the The Good Eater, which comes with 3/4 lb Pastrami/ corned beef Reuben on multigrain bread. This sandwich was HUGE and honestly really solid. The meat was super tender, the mustard had great flavor, and the multigrain bread was toasted perfectly. The pastrami was definitely the better meat for me, but both were good. Only downside is the sandwich gets soggy over time, so you definitely wanna eat it fresh right away. Vibes were pretty normal casual deli vibes, nothing crazy. Service was nice though and the girl helping us was smiling the whole time which made the experience feel welcoming.
Schneider's is a real delight! We walked here from our hotel and were met with smiling faces, table service with our orders brought to the table, and generous, filling portions of food. Seating on the main level of this restaurant is a bit sparse, especially on a Saturday morning.
Old school diner vibes with some of the nicest staff and so many great options to choose from. The sandwich was so fresh and perfect portions, even for a 1/4 pounder. I love that they use mainly beef and turkey products, with a lot of fresh in house made products. Will definitely be back to try some of their other sandwiches!
This is such a great local find in downtown Chicago - it's exactly what I expect a divey deli to look like. I got the 1/2 lb pastrami reuben on rye and it didn't disappoint. Family joint that has been a staple in the area for many years. Will definitely come back for breakfast bagels.
First of all, I loved that the guy that answered the phone taking my order connected that it was me coming to pick up my order. The line was pretty busy and I was outside for a little bit in the warm sun. It was my first time and felt like a good indicator of a tasty popular spot. I got the pastrami sandwich on a hoagie with lettuce and tomatoes. I also picked up the local Chicago chips which we are a huge fan of. It was a sandwich that hit the spot! We will definitely be back and excited for this place to be around as this building has had a few other business turnovers in the past.
I came across Schneider Deli while on the search for a place that does a decent lox bagel. Based on the photos I was instantly hooked and needed to try the lox bagel. On the website it's listed as a fish bagel sandwich with the option to select nova, gravlax, or smoked whitefish salad. I recommend the bagel with nova smoked salmon. The lox bagel was priced on par for the River North area which means it was a little pricer. It's priced at $16 but it comes with a fair amount of the smoked salmon. I ended up being able to share half of the sandwich with my husband and still feel full afterwards. The restaurant is located conveniently on Lasalle and Ohio right next to the Ohio House Motel. The inside of the restaurant was sizable enough for a few tables of smaller parties of 4 (or less). The inside seems to be a mix of souvenir items, grocery shop, and restaurant. They have a lot of the classic jewish deli classics such as Dr. Brown's soda and loafs of challah. The lox bagel itself was just okay. I've had a ton of lox bagels throughout the city and it wasn't anything to phone home about. I do appreciate they give you a ton of smoked salmon so you can easily get two meals from your order. The next time I visit I'll try a different bagel to see if it has a little more flavor. The bagel mainly just needed a little rock salt to add flavor. Overall, the vibe was cool and I can see myself visiting again.
food: really good deli for pastrami or corn beef. good portion meat in sandwiches, really like overall consistency. i will say the pickle given wasn't my favorite as it tasted like a very light salt brine. tip: buy your own sweet pickles and add them at home service: nice staff ambiance: very small interior but i love the vibe and great for a weekday lunch or something
I'm biased because I'm a Schneider, no relation. Outstanding matzah ball soup, Reuben was solid. Bagel I flew home with to Nashville. It was rock hard at this point. I heated up a pan. Added some water to steam. Put some butter and sea salt on it. If I could do this every day and sell them here I'd be a millionaire because it was one of the best bagels I've had all year.
I don't usually stay in the River North area but I happened to be for a recent work trip. A quick Yelp search popped Schneider Deli onto my radar as I was looking for breakfast near the hotel. I was so excited to find that they had egg bagels- everything egg, but I'll take it! I ordered a breakfast sandwich on Toast -- with turkey sausage, cheddar and egg on an everything egg bagel. It was tasty and filling! Also, my order was ready when they said it would be. I also added 2 everything egg bagels because why not. They had some AMAZING sounding cream cheeses like Giardinera CC as well as a Toffee Apple CC?! Also, their sandos sound delish too! The space itself is fairly small with some counter/bar as well as table seating but it's SUPER charming.
A new staple for when I come to Chicago. The bagel was so fluffy and so wonderfully cloudy and thick!! And the egg and bacon, they crack real eggs on there!! I love the diner look; it's very cozy with limited seating just to warn!! And although it was super busy when we went, the workers still greeted us with a smile and a couple of jokes. Love it!
2 months ago
3 months ago
I was only in Chicago for 24 hours, just to see the yanks at Wrigley but I was able to bounce into Schneider Deli for a late breakfast and boy am I glad I did!! I grabbed a pastrami, egg and swiss on a plain bagel.. It was perfection, like they wrote the manual, like I was in midtown manhattan! The bagel was warm and crisp and soft and the pastrami was marbled and rich. There's only about five tables in the place. The staff is friendly. Awesome little deli! read more
WOW!! Schneider Deli has been on my radar for so long and it did not disappoint. If there's one thing I know, it is a good corn beef sandwich, and Schneider's Deli was no different. While we had originally gone there for bagel sandwiches, it was past noon and they were sold out (just means I have to go back now). The latkes were the perfect side that we ordered and the corn beef was so juicy. The sandwich practically melted in my mouth. It was consumed rather quickly and the perfect amount of sauerkraut and dressing. This location is small, but we were luckily able to get a table inside. Just writing this review my mouth is watering and I just know I will be coming back here during my many visits to Chicago! read more
I really want to like them so much more than I do. If there were a continuum from hipster deli (think Mile End) to traditional deli (Manny's, 2nd Avenue, etc) Schneider would on the hipster side of center. Two of us shared a half pound pastrami on rye with a side of hash browns. The rye was pretty decent but the pastrami was sliced far too thick and the meat was lean. That is not a good thing when it comes to pastrami and I attribute the lean meat to the deli catering to its hipster-ish audience. Although the flavor was decent, the sandwich was dry and difficult to eat. We disagreed on the generously sized pickle. One of us thought the flavor was just right, the other not so much. We both agreed on the hash browns. It's a no-go. They were well fried but entirely unseasoned. I understand the lack of schmaltz but there was no onion or salt or anything else. Waffle House has nothing to worry about. (IYKYK) Service was fast and polite. The space is tiny, but it works. Prices are okay for this area but if you want traditional deli in Chicago, go to Manny's. read more
3 months ago
I've been wanting to try out this cozy spot for some delicious deli grub, and we finally went on a Saturday morning. We were surprisingly able to get a seat at the bar with no line. Our orders were made very quickly as well - I got the nova lox sandwich on an egg everything bagel toasted with hot giardinera schmear. It was huge but so delicious I was able to finish it all! My fiancé got the corned beef hash, which was so tasty too with good portions of quality corned beef. Would love to come back and try some other menu items next! read more
Got the The Good Eater, which comes with 3/4 lb Pastrami/ corned beef Reuben on multigrain bread. This sandwich was HUGE and honestly really solid. The meat was super tender, the mustard had great flavor, and the multigrain bread was toasted perfectly. The pastrami was definitely the better meat for me, but both were good. Only downside is the sandwich gets soggy over time, so you definitely wanna eat it fresh right away. Vibes were pretty normal casual deli vibes, nothing crazy. Service was nice though and the girl helping us was smiling the whole time which made the experience feel welcoming. read more
Schneider's is a real delight! We walked here from our hotel and were met with smiling faces, table service with our orders brought to the table, and generous, filling portions of food. Seating on the main level of this restaurant is a bit sparse, especially on a Saturday morning. read more
Old school diner vibes with some of the nicest staff and so many great options to choose from. The sandwich was so fresh and perfect portions, even for a 1/4 pounder. I love that they use mainly beef and turkey products, with a lot of fresh in house made products. Will definitely be back to try some of their other sandwiches! read more
This is such a great local find in downtown Chicago - it's exactly what I expect a divey deli to look like. I got the 1/2 lb pastrami reuben on rye and it didn't disappoint. Family joint that has been a staple in the area for many years. Will definitely come back for breakfast bagels. read more
First of all, I loved that the guy that answered the phone taking my order connected that it was me coming to pick up my order. The line was pretty busy and I was outside for a little bit in the warm sun. It was my first time and felt like a good indicator of a tasty popular spot. I got the pastrami sandwich on a hoagie with lettuce and tomatoes. I also picked up the local Chicago chips which we are a huge fan of. It was a sandwich that hit the spot! We will definitely be back and excited for this place to be around as this building has had a few other business turnovers in the past. read more
I came across Schneider Deli while on the search for a place that does a decent lox bagel. Based on the photos I was instantly hooked and needed to try the lox bagel. On the website it's listed as a fish bagel sandwich with the option to select nova, gravlax, or smoked whitefish salad. I recommend the bagel with nova smoked salmon. The lox bagel was priced on par for the River North area which means it was a little pricer. It's priced at $16 but it comes with a fair amount of the smoked salmon. I ended up being able to share half of the sandwich with my husband and still feel full afterwards. The restaurant is located conveniently on Lasalle and Ohio right next to the Ohio House Motel. The inside of the restaurant was sizable enough for a few tables of smaller parties of 4 (or less). The inside seems to be a mix of souvenir items, grocery shop, and restaurant. They have a lot of the classic jewish deli classics such as Dr. Brown's soda and loafs of challah. The lox bagel itself was just okay. I've had a ton of lox bagels throughout the city and it wasn't anything to phone home about. I do appreciate they give you a ton of smoked salmon so you can easily get two meals from your order. The next time I visit I'll try a different bagel to see if it has a little more flavor. The bagel mainly just needed a little rock salt to add flavor. Overall, the vibe was cool and I can see myself visiting again. read more
food: really good deli for pastrami or corn beef. good portion meat in sandwiches, really like overall consistency. i will say the pickle given wasn't my favorite as it tasted like a very light salt brine. tip: buy your own sweet pickles and add them at home service: nice staff ambiance: very small interior but i love the vibe and great for a weekday lunch or something read more
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2 months ago
I'm biased because I'm a Schneider, no relation. Outstanding matzah ball soup, Reuben was solid. Bagel I flew home with to Nashville. It was rock hard at this point. I heated up a pan. Added some water to steam. Put some butter and sea salt on it. If I could do this every day and sell them here I'd be a millionaire because it was one of the best bagels I've had all year. read more
1 year ago
I don't usually stay in the River North area but I happened to be for a recent work trip. A quick Yelp search popped Schneider Deli onto my radar as I was looking for breakfast near the hotel. I was so excited to find that they had egg bagels- everything egg, but I'll take it! I ordered a breakfast sandwich on Toast -- with turkey sausage, cheddar and egg on an everything egg bagel. It was tasty and filling! Also, my order was ready when they said it would be. I also added 2 everything egg bagels because why not. They had some AMAZING sounding cream cheeses like Giardinera CC as well as a Toffee Apple CC?! Also, their sandos sound delish too! The space itself is fairly small with some counter/bar as well as table seating but it's SUPER charming. read more
3 months ago
A new staple for when I come to Chicago. The bagel was so fluffy and so wonderfully cloudy and thick!! And the egg and bacon, they crack real eggs on there!! I love the diner look; it's very cozy with limited seating just to warn!! And although it was super busy when we went, the workers still greeted us with a smile and a couple of jokes. Love it! read more
This place has delicious sandwiches! Stopped by for a mid afternoon snack and it was great. We must have come at the perfect time because when we left there was a huge line. I love how they added cucumbers to the egg salad sandwich for a little crunch too. Plan to come back on the reg! read more
We came to Chicago for a trip and wanted to try this place for breakfast. Needless to say, we came here two more times during our trip because the food was delicious. There may be a line on the weekend, but the service is really quick. A lot of people order to-go, so despite there not being much seating, we did not have trouble finding a place to sit, even when it seemed packed. I was able to try their lox & fish sandwich (a must), their Matzah ball soup, and their pastrami sandwich (also a must). Their lox & fish sandwich had plenty of fish and cream cheese. There was no skimping on any of the ingredients. I do not consider myself a very meat-forward person, but the pastrami sandwich was really good after I tried it from my family and ordered it for myself at my next visit. Everything was so fresh, and the food quality was excellent. The portion is enough to have you filled (except for the Matzah ball soup). I would definitely come here again when I am back in Chicago. read more
Honestly a solid bagel and solid cream cheese. The egg everything bagel was a little thinner than I would've wanted, but it did taste good. The latkes were really great and honestly better than most ones I've had. Really small and cute shop though! read more
1 month ago
3 months ago
Schneider is the definition of a great deli. Amazing food, great people, and the cutest little storefront I've ever seen. They probably thought I was insane since I think I went back probably 5 times within 4 days. Eleanor always was working the front counter and she was so sweet! The deli really made my Chicago experience that much better! Highly recommend the lox spread on an everything bagel and a big side of pickles!! read more
Stellar! If you're looking for a good deli, this is it but be warned its a small spot so to go is definitely the way! We stopped in here to get some breakfast one morning and boy am I glad we did! I split with a friend their traditional lox bagel and then a bacon egg and cheese and it was like I was transported to New York. Packed sandwiches with tons of ingredients that were delicious! read more
This was my first time at Schneider Deli, and we stopped in because I was craving a bagel for breakfast and it was close to our hotel. It's a cute little hole-in-the-wall spot with just a few tables and some bar seating. The vibe is very authentic with an old-school deli feel, which I really loved. I ordered the traditional lox, which they call a "fish bagel," and it was so good I ate the entire thing. The flavors were spot-on and really hit the craving. The only downside was that there was way too much cream cheese. I ended up scraping off about half of it just to balance things out. My husband got a breakfast sandwich on a pretzel bagel. The sandwich itself was delicious, but the pretzel bagel was extremely salty--so much so that he couldn't really eat it as is. He tried scraping the salt off the top, but since it was baked in, it didn't help much. He ended up eating the sandwich without the top half of the bagel. Even with those small issues, I still really liked this place and would absolutely go back. Next time, I'll know to order less cream cheese, and we'll skip the pretzel bagel and stick with a classic bagel instead. The staff was friendly and energetic, which made the experience even better. A solid neighborhood deli with great bagels--just order wisely! read more
Very solid bagel spot!! I was visiting chicago and a friend recommended we check this place out for breakfast one day. It's very tiny inside so we took ours to go, just fyi. I split a lox bagel and a sausage egg and cheese bagel with a friend. The sausage egg and cheese was delicious but the lox was my favorite with how refreshing and savory it was! The bagels were perfectly made and really felt like New York style bagels. Overall, 10/10 recommendations! read more
10 months ago
Came for lunch on a Tuesday have been wanting to come here for a while was able to park in one of the parking lot spaces. Shared a pastrami sandwich on rye with my husband they were very sweet knew we were sharing so played each half for us. The pastrami was very good they have mustard on table for the sandwich. Also ordered bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwich. Service was quick. read more
1 year ago
The shop is in a corner with very old school decor, wish I stayed for the vibe! Ordered a fish bagel and it did not disappoint. Tasted good and had a good amount of fish inside. $16 sounds pricey for a bagel but I think the price was on par with other places that sell lox bagels. It was easy and quick to order. read more
I got a corned beef Sandwhich to go and they didn't put any mustard on it. WTF? That should be standard. Or at least include it in the bag. Nada. Bubkas. Zilch. Got home to my desk to find I had a dry ass sandwich for lunch. The rye bread was good, but the corned beef was thick and chewy. I've heard so many good things that I want to give it another try, but that was really, really a bummer. read more
8 months ago
Great lunch/breakfast spot with fast service and simple/fresh sandwiches. The oven roasted turkey sandwich was great, tasted like something my grandma would make me (in a good way). Will be back. read more
I came to Chicago with a dream: a dream to devour a plump juicy breakfast bagel in a cool yet not overwhelming deli. So, when I saw Schneider Deli, I knew my dreams were coming true. I ordered an egg everything bagel with egg and cheese and...hashbrowns!?! Innovative, inspiring, in my belly immediately. It was definitely busy but the person who took my order was so nice and friendly, unlike the stereotypical scary bagel order taker (if you know you know), and it wasn't too hard to get a table since people were constantly turning over. The place is really nicely designed, doing a great job at blending the contemporary with the old school. Schneider Deli also had super duper cute merch so if you're looking for a little souvenir for your trip, or a way to honor Chicago, that's just another reason to visit. read more
The door was left open for a flowing breeze to draft into Schneider deli on a crisp Spring day in Chicago. Classic hits lined the background of the establishment, and sunny rays shone through the windows to light up the foreground. The cashier was polite and had a great smile. It was a quite-friendly seeming type of deli. The location is on the smaller side with half-a-dozen or so tables, a small counter-serve area, and a bathroom downstairs. The pastrami Reuben on rye was quite good overall. Some bites of the pastrami I found to be a touch on the dry side, but this was easily assuaged by some of the deli mustard left in squeeze bottles at each table. Schneider deli was a very pleasant experience that I would not be surprised to find myself enjoying again in the future. read more
A lot of money for a little food......went here for breakfast today, and had the corned beef hash and eggs.....it was mostly potatoes with a few pieces of corned beef in it, flavorless, and overpriced. Further, $4.50 for 2 eggs....I can purchase a dozen for that price. My wife had the egg and cheese sandwich, which for $13, was OK, but nothing special to write home about. Unless you are into an overpriced breakfast I was pretty much not impressed. Definitely will not be returning. Had to downgrade the rating after hearing from the owner. His arrogance started with asking me if I have ever ran a restaurant, and how I was qualified to question his terrible prices. His indication was he would give me a refund if I removed the review. I am a man of integrity, and will not be bribed to change my opinion of the substandard and overpriced experience. I would suggest others do the same. read more
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