If you're craving an authentic Jewish deli experience in the western suburbs, Schmaltz Delicatessen…read morein Lisle is a must-visit. Known for their classic New York-style sandwiches, house-cooked corned beef and pastrami, and traditional deli staples like matzo ball soup, latkes, knishes, and fresh bagels, this place truly delivers the full deli experience. Their bagels are traditional NYC style -- boiled, topped, proofed, and baked fresh daily. My husband and I tried the Asiago cheese, spicy pepperoni, and onion bagels, and they were all delicious. Inside the deli you'll also find a huge selection of freshly baked goods including: * Rugelach * Cherry & Strawberry Carnegie-style creamy cheesecakes * Colossal chocolate eclairs * 5-layer carrot cake & chocolate blackout cake * Classic black & white cookies They make 16 different bagels daily along with pastries, and more. You can also grab house-made soups, their popular egg salad, bagel chips, and other deli favorites to-go. The best Matza-ball soup I have ever had! I ordered the #37 Stuffed Grilled Cheese from their creative sandwich menu -- made with sharp cheddar, Schmacon, mayo, two crispy latkes, all stuffed inside challah bread. Wow. From the moment you walk in, owners Mark and Tonia make you feel like you're visiting friends. You can tell many guests are regulars, and anyone new is welcomed with the same warm smile. Our server Paul was AMAZING and helped guide us through the menu. Schmaltz has earned recognition from Chicago Tribune dining lists and West Suburban Living's "Best of the West 2025." Drive-thru available Private party/event room Seasonal outdoor patio seating They also have a wall of photos from guests who travel near and far to visit, which really shows how special this place has become to the community. If you haven't been here yet, definitely add it to your foodie list.

Love me a Jewish deli! I've been to many in NYC and this little spot in Lisle lives up to that…read morestandard! Food portions are huge, staff is super friendly and quick. Literally everything on this menu is amazing so try it all. You can even buy things in their store that's connected to bring home. I highly recommend getting their tortilla soup to go in the store. It's amazing.

Just as i remembered. Great shop with a wide selection of sausages and meats…read more The smoked Kielbasa...amazing ! Having Maxwell Polish tonight!

Wurst Kitchen is a locally owned business that offers a assortment of specialty sausages and…read moreproducts. Well worth the trip!

I always try and hit a local bagel place when I am in a new town.... Jake's did not disappoint.!!…read more Perfect service. Cool vibe. Fireplace and river views..... Oh, and the bagels were awesome! See photos. Good skin, good density, great taste. I always get my bagels double toasted with butter. Complete bonus: homemade rice crispy treats!! The prices were extremely reasonable...... like I wish they would raise their prices.... Will stop again when I am visiting the area....

First time try of Jake's Bagels & I'll be back! Walking in you can tell this is a long time staple…read moreto many, a mom & pop ambiance. There was ample seating outside as well as inside. The service was friendly with a smile, timely, & efficient. Let's get to it though...The food here was amazing. I got a bagel turkey sandwich with cheese & the cream of rice soup. You wouldn't think a sandwhich could be this good! I was sold & immediately wanted to go back. The bagels were perfectly cooked with a sold center and the perfect texture for the outside. The turkey was fresh. The soup was creamy with lots of rice and other goodness, perfectly piping hot & delish. O strongly recommend if you are out in the area stop by and give this place a try, you won't regret itThis may end up being one of your top bagels!

I came here today for the first time. I decided to go with the $10.99 plate. The gentleman in line…read morenext to me was very nice and he recommended the meatballs in a mushroom sauce. The meatballs were delicious, the sauce actually was very good and I don't even like mushrooms at all. The second item I got was the meat filled dumplings, and those were really good. They were actually a lot better than I thought they would be. The third item I tried was the smoked Polish sausage. I will be honest, this was not my favorite. It was not bad, but the flavor on it I did not like as much as other Polish places I've tried. I definitely want to go back and try their cabbage and noodles and pigs in a blanket. They also have desserts that I will have to try as well. They do sell sandwiches, Chicago style hotdogs, and have a small grocery store inside.

This was a cool place to check out. Yes, the shop is tiny so the aisles are made for one person to…read moreget through. However, this place is kind of tucked away so it wasn't busy at all in the afternoon. The outside of the building just says Deli. If you like Polish food, you'll love it here. I read some people exaggerating about the wait times. It does not take long for them to help you. Like Jewel or Mariano's, they're not going to slice your meat in 10 seconds if that's what you're hoping for. Btw the staff was nice. I think the Karen's that complain about them being rude are not very cultured and only know American culture. I ordered the signature pastrami sandwich for $10.99 and it was a very generous portion size. She put a ton of meat in it. The pastrami wasn't tough, it was fresh and soft. Honestly, I had Katz's in NY and this was a really great pastrami sandwich. I also got a large cannoli and meat pierogis. The cannoli was delicious. The pierogis were good but I like to have softer skin. The meat filling was fine but the outside was a bit too tough. I've been to a number of Polish restaurants and they usually make the skins very soft to cut. I would rate these pierogis like a 4. Overall, it's about a 4.5. Prices were very cheap. I got everything for $20. I will definitely return to try more items.

The employees are so kind and helpful. The parking is plentiful. They have a Wonderful bakery.read more

Aurora staple! Friendly staff, great selection of craft beer. Meat that can't be beat. Prices a…read morelittle higher than average, but to be expected for a local family owned store. Still an awesome place. I love it.

Zeppe's Italian market 10/10 authentic Italian food, the variety is something else, store is clean…read moreand everything is made FRESH! I met Joe the owner and he made me feel like I had walked into a loved ones home and gave me everything there is to know about the store, very down to earth guy and all I can say is the vibe was awesome and I def will be going here more often and must I say the CANNOLIS undoubtedly S tier!!

Mary Starnes West Highlands…read more· Just now · I just left Zeppe's market on 87th street. Went to buy fresh Italian Sausage and Grab=n=Go Lasagna. I do not mind paying for a quality product and expected the sausage to be about $6-7 lb which it was. However when I reached for the Lasagna I noticed it was marked over $20.00 for the small pan. On Zeppe'S Website it states price of $16.00. When I questioned the young man behind the register he stated Zeppe's is a small family business and does not own its website. they do not have ability to amend the website and the prices are what is shown in store. They will not honor their website prices. I would have bought the sausage but because I found it "unethical" that they will not honor their advertised website prices, they lost a customer.

Josef's is an amazing, authentic Italian deli that feels like stepping back into 1950s New York…read more The sandwiches are unbelievable -- piled high with quality ingredients and made with real pride in the craft. Add in the great people behind the counter, and it becomes more than just a deli -- it's an experience.

Good friends Sanford and Teresa recommended this deli close to their home. Carried out italian beef…read moresandwiches and they were delicious! Plenty of freshly prepared meals and side dishes. Counter staff eager to help. Highly recommended.

Reams is like a grocery store for just meat. After hearing about Reams for most of my life, I…read morefinally decided to check out this location as I was in the area The location is very easy to find. Parking was plentiful, and I entered the building not knowing what to expect. When you enter, you can see this is a just a different but amazing place. They have freezers with meat, deli cases with meat, fridge with meat, and more deli cases with meat. There are other non-meat like cheese, desserts, and bread. For my visit, I bought some Braunschwager aka: liver sausage. The flavor was very good.. but yet a little strong for my taste bud. However, I would still rate it top 10 that I have ever tried. Jerky dip was delicious. It was very easily spreadable and a little sweet. Wagyu Tallow was in the end of the fridge aisle. I will have to test this out when I smoke some brisket or something. Overall, the prices were very reasonable especially given today's-inflation prices. I am a huge fan and will return in the future to try more stuff. Especially the jerky!

Ream's ham for the win, again! This is the third holiday that we got our ham from Reams. No more…read moreover priced chain ham for us. It's so tender and juicy plus the glaze is the kiss on top. Plus, it was $30 and not +$100!

Our favorite local butcher shop. Their fiesta dip is amazing. We love their stuffed burgers,…read morepotatoes, sausages.

Good variety of meats at a great price. Hamburgers are the best. Service is outstanding, I…read morerecommend.

For great deli sandwiches and soups look no further than Deane's when in Geneva. You order at the…read morecounter and your food is brought to your table. The vibe is farmhouse cozy. There are cute gift items and pantry goods to browse while you wait. I was able to get today's special grilled pastrami Rueben made on gluten free bread and it was delicious and had great quality meat. There is both street parking and a lot adjacent and it's walking distance from the train station. Restroom was clean and well stocked.

On a Sunday when the weather permits, we like to take a long stroll north and south along the Fox…read moreriver. We'll wander up to St. Charles, through Mt. St. Mary's Park and then Wheeler Park in Geneva. We wind up on Third Street and head toward the train station and always stop at our favorite little lunch place--Deane's Market & Deli. Start off with the tomato basil soup--SO good! Then we'll often split a sandwich, such as the roast beef (with any number of variations for cheese, bread, sauce). There's a nice case of drinks--sodas, teas, lemonade, water--from which to choose, as well as little bags of kettle cooked chips, also with several varieties. You order at the counter, take a seat (but be forewarned, it can get busy), and then some young person will come by with a tray of your food. While you wait, you can peruse the super cute kitchen items for sale, including seasonal tschotches, dishes, bowls, bottles, linens--you never know quite what you'll find, but we often can't resist one thing or another. Anyway, sated and fortified, we head back across the river using the double bridge (pedestrian below, railroad above), through Island Park and then back home. It's our weekend ritual and we love it. (The only reason I give it four stars is because the prices are a bit high, IMHO. I had half a grilled cheese sandwich the other day for more than $7.)