First time visit and what a pleasant surprise! I'll be back to walk through their mouth watering…read moremenu. I had the Italian. It was a hot sandwich that tasted fantastic! Stop in and give them a try.

This place is very nice and clean. This is a cashless eating establishment…read more Ordered the Cubano and the Steak Chimichurri sandwich. The Cubano was really good. It is as good as the Cubano sandwiches you get from Miami's little Havana area. Highly recommend. The Chimichurri Steak sandwich on the other hand was Good, but not as great as the Cubanoz the steak sandwich consisted of pieces of steak, topped with fries and chimichurri. I think this sandwich would be way better if it had more Steak, (especially for the high cost). I felt like I was eating too much bread. The bread overtook the great taste of the steak. Also, the Chimichurri was more like a pesto sauce. It was good but that's what I felt like I was tasting. The regular fries were tasty, and coleslaw was very good. The person who took my order was very nice.

Popped in for a meal and to watch some ncaa basketball…read more Erin waited on us and was awesome I had traditional sliders and a brew Great food Great service Great price Great setting Love this place

Amazing Amazing Amazing All around…read moreSuper staff of 3 with every chair packed and everybody enjoying their food, drink and or company. The Dolly was wonderful and Hannah was BY FAR THE BEST bartender. She makes a fanominal Spicy Rita. Wonderful experience

Went here because we wanted some Burek with meat to go & ended up staying for some Plejeskavica -…read morethe Serbian's answer to hamburgers with a lot more seasoning and onion grilled in, paired with Kajmak (thick creamy dairy spread), lepinja (bread). Was a nice hearty meal to some spend time, waiting for the Burek, while some soccer played. The service and ambiance inside is great and hospitable they're nice people, just like many Balkan places. Would highly recommend giving it a try. The crowd is a lot of Balkan folks but they get excited about non-Balkan people coming to enjoy their excellent food. So far the best Serbian place I've had in the Chicagoland. Their Burek was life-changing. It was gone in less than 24 hours.

The food was delicious, and the service was excellent! I hope they consider outdoor seating when…read morethe weather is warmer.

We love Tony's! You quickly get transported into old time Chicago. We only heard about it when we…read moremoved to the neighborhood a few years ago via our neighbors. It came as a great recommendation! We didn't have it for a while since we live the low-carb life but were thrilled to learn they do a "sub in a tub". I love their tuna salad/sub. Their bread is soft, back when I could eat it. They don't overfill it with mayo either and add some mild peppers or hot on request. I like that they don't have onions at the deli so it doesn't overpower everything else. My husband typically loves the club. They rolled a generous amount into a container and I used scissors to quickly and easily cut it. It was a perfect lunch and I have enough for another tomorrow! For $8, or $11 for a generous tuna scoop, you can't beat it. Staff is also quick and friendly at the deli, as well as checkout. You can find all kinds of things for the house or to gift someone whether it's food, a cookie jar, something imported from Italy, or a homemade meal. You'll find something for everyone.

It's hard to drive by this Deli and not stop in. The people are super nice and the food behind the…read morecounter is wonderful. The selection of shelved goods, many many many imported, is delightful and I really love shopping there. We've used them for premade trays of pasta dishes and more that have graced our entertainment table. Always Delish!! When it's lunchtime I tend to pick up one of their ready to go subs which never disappoint. If you've not been to Tony's,,, put it on your bucket list!

Solid sandwiches, lots of chip options or cold sides like potato salad. The Italiano Panini is…read moreHuge! The meatball sandwich is decent sized. We opted for sweet peppers, no cheese. We also bought a bag of chips and a cannoli. Yum. Pay with cash or debit to avoid the surcharge. Friendly staff. Long line that moved fast. Support local businesses!

One of the reasons, I like doing my side gig. Saw this place from a FB post…read more There is a side parking lot for this restaurant/Italian grocery store. I was really impressed with the selection of products. But I was here for their hot Italian beef sandwich. I was greeted by all the staff. I ordered the hot Italian beef sandwich grabbed a bag of chips and a soda. As I unwrapped the beef, it smelled so delicious. At first I was like where is the giardiniera, it's on the bottom. Which didn't affect the sandwich. The meat was tender and you could taste the garlic of the beef. The beef was dipped and the bread held up pretty good. Loved the beef and even bought a jar of the extra hot giardiniera. Even on the way out the cashier suggested I come back and tried the breaded steak sandwich. She say they sell out fast. I will have to go back to try it.

took out their pork tenderloin sandwich and fries. pretty darn good!…read more would suggest dining in next time to keep the food fresh and warm :)

Very good sandwich joint. The menu is simple - delicious sandwiches that are familiar, just…read moredelivered at a high level. The gentleman working the counter was also shockingly friendly and patient. The price point is what sets JT's apartment for me. High quality sandwiches at a very approachable coast. I left JT's feeling like I'd eaten a world class sandwich at a restaurant with human interactions, instead of eaten a sandwich from a business that makes food. I'll be back.

You need to go here! A plethora of wonderful things about this place ---where do I start -- OH…read more--THE FOOD--AWESOME! BEST breakfast ever! So far tried fluffy, generous omelettes, Benedict's, stuffed french toast!! YUM! My picky uncle (the breakfast connoisseur) comes from Des Plaines to eat here. Said they have the best Benedicts he ever had. Also the Acai and mango ssmoothies, white chocolate & Pistachio latte --soooo good! BEST VEGGIE BURGER EVER! (homemade - NOT frozen) The decor is adorable and inviting - some tables can fit huge families, clean, modern bathrooms and friendly service! Love the music! Been there many times ----the owner stops by to check on customers - love it! Now go and ENJOY! :)

My friend and I are always looking for brunch places that are midway between us and stumbled upon…read more5800 N. The website doesn't really do the menu justice, it's kind of hard to read. That said, there are so many options, particularly for this vegetarian and egg hater. Pro tip: Make a reservation! The place had a solid wait from the time we arrived until we left. Service was ok, spotty at bits, but I also attribute it to the place being busy. We had to ask a second time for some missing items. To eat, I got the berry crepes and a side of hash browns with cheese. My friend got the eggs Benedict with a side of pancakes. The crepes were very good, but I preferred the bites without the berry mascarpone filling. The side of pancakes my friend got was huge, this would be plenty as a main. They are very good at accommodating larger parties, but do wait to seat you until your party is all there.

Great attentive service with delicious food! The breakfast sandwich, cinnamon rolls and coffee were…read moreall superb. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in the neighborhood.

I think this is a great addition to the neighborhood. Not too many cafes around here…read more The owner and staff are all so nice! Maybe I missed it the first couple times going, but great to see a full menu with food. Not just coffee and sweets. The breakfast burrito was awesome and FULL. Plus, those scones and butter? The coffee is kinda a hit or miss. Sometimes it's too strong and other times it's not. It's never horrible tho.

I'm extremely thankful to have a friend who introduced me to this bagel spot. Definitely a top 2…read morefavorite of mine. I haven't been to the location but have had these bagels consistently for over 10 years. The texture and flavor of the bagel is everything a NY bagel is and should be. Fluffy on the inside, somewhat crispy on the outside, and oh so thiccccccccck! Their cream cheese?! Ugh! Don't skip on it, seriously everything about this place is perfect. My go to selection is the egg bagel with chive cream cheese. It's chef's kiss and hits the spot. EVERY.SINGLE.TIME!!!!

If you're expecting this to be interchangeable with the franchised bagel places that have spread…read moreacross the country, recalibrate now. This is not that. I've been going to New York Bagel & Bialy for over 50 years, and places like this operate on a different clock, a different standard, and frankly, a different philosophy of what a bagel is supposed to be. Timing matters. If you show up after about 8:00 AM, your odds of getting bagels at their absolute peak--still warm, properly textured, with that slight resistance on the outside and softness inside--go up significantly. Earlier can be hit or miss depending on the batch cycle, but once they're in stride, this place delivers. The essentials are all here and worth your time: poppy seed, sesame, everything, and especially the bialys. The bialys alone are reason enough to make the trip--properly done, with the right chew and depth of flavor that you simply won't find in mass-produced versions. Don't overcomplicate it. Grab a dozen. On your way home, stop and pick up a couple packages of Philadelphia Cream Cheese and some smoked salmon a jar of capers, a Bermuda onion--whether here or even from Walmart--and you've got a meal that outperforms most brunch menus at a fraction of the cost. This isn't trendy. It's not trying to be. It's something better: consistent, old-world, and still doing it the right way. If you're going to call something a bagel, the standard is not branding--it's process. That's why New York Bagel & Bialy on Touhy stands apart. They actually do it right: kettle-boiled first, then baked in rotating ovens. That single decision--boiling--changes the entire structure. It gelatinizes the outer starch layer, locks in density, and produces that thin, glossy crust with real chew. Without it, you don't have a bagel--you have bread with a hole. The rotating ovens matter too. They deliver even heat, which means you get the correct balance: a slight exterior crisp with a dense, elastic interior. No puffiness. No sponge. No collapse under toppings. That's the difference here. Most chains optimize for speed and shelf life, so they steam or shortcut the process. Many local shops land in the middle. This place doesn't compromise. If you care about what a bagel is supposed to be--not just what it's called--this is the benchmark in Chicago.

Old school sandwiches named after Chicago streets. My fave is the #10 Wabash with everything. The…read morebread is tough but moist--almost like sourdough. I used to eat at their Illinois Center location 20+ years ago, and I was happy to see them in HIP. The food court has a dozen chain places, so visit here if you want something different. I noticed a lot of mall retail employees eat here.

This place is inside the mall at the food court, a tiny corner spot that you might have walked past…read moreand never noticed was there! One of my favorite sandwhich shops, especially for the Chipotle Chicken Panini and the Racine Ave. Turkey Sandwhich. They never disappoint!