Halsted Street Deli

This place actually serves one of my preferred cornbeef/pastrami sandwiches. They have some lunch specials with soup, chips and a drink to add. I enjoy coming here whenever we are in the area :)

Corned Beef and Pastrami sandwiches are very excellent.Prices are just very expensive when retired.

this place hit the spotgood fresh food

I ordered a ham and Swiss sandwich. The bread seemed to be soft and fresh. Ham was your basic polish Krakus type of ham (Boars Head). There was way too much mayo. I had to scape it off. Had I known I would've asked for easy mayo. Between the ham and the cheese there was a minimal amount. The sandwich was just OK. It wasn't bad. The service was super friendly. The lady was very very nice and they made the sandwich quickly. I ordered the soup which originally I thought it was cream of chicken rice but I misread it and it was broth soup which was fine. It was good. I had asked for a lemon to squeeze into it being that I'm Greek and that's what we do. But surprisingly, they did not have any lemons.I was originally going to order an Italian sub, but I learned that they use Italian dressing which a true Chicago Italian sun that's a no no. It should be separate oil, vinegar and oregano. So I chose the ham and cheese.

Fantastic Deli! Fresh rolls generous portions plenty of options.Service was fast and friendly Dining room was spacious and cleanKid friendly optionsI had the "Big Tony" aka Italian, very delicious and can't wait to come back and give the pastrami a try. Saw it on my way out and looked spectacular.

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and finally got around to it. A typical deli sandwich place with lots of different sandwiches to choose from. We had the corned beef, pastrami, roast beef, hot dogs and a chicken wrap with cole slaw on the side. The sandwiches were overall decent. Though for the pastrami and corned beef sandwiches especially I felt like the meat was lacking in quantity. When I order those type of sandwiches I sort of expect them to be overflowing in quantity enough to make more than 1 sandwich with the amount of meat they give. The roast beef sandwich was also quite small, only like 2 thin slices of roast beef. Overall decent sandwiches though nothing spectacular.

I wanted to love this place. As I walked to the front of the store, everything about the sign, the decor, and the menu made this seem like a "hidden gem". The menu options looked delicious and there were several options of delicious hot soups to choose from.When I actually got the food, this seemed like a total bait and switch. Instead of a gourmet deli with freshly prepared options and wonderful aromas, this felt more like a mash of premade ingredients that didn't seem premium at all. Here are thoughts on the items I tried:Beef chili: Slightly spicy with a good amount of cheese and onions, I wish this was a bit thicker in consistency but this was pretty enjoyable.Chicken noodle soup: The chicken seemed overly soft with no real texture, the broth contained a bunch of vegetables but didn't really have the flavor to match the look. Manny's original corned beef: Nice flavor, but a bit small in sandwich size. Bread was nothing special, but the beef was sliced nicely with a good saltiness and strong beef flavor. The thick stack provided a nice mouthfeel with a soft texture of the beef.Triple decker: The smoked bacon dominated this dish both in flavor and in texture. The turkey breast provided a nice saltiness to go with the fresh tomato and lettuce.Overall, prices are high and portion sizes are small. I enjoyed the flavors of the food, but the food wasn't good enough to justify the premium paid for it. Similar options such as Jason's Deli or local deli shops provide a similar product at a better price, with better side options.

Before Covid-19, I came here once a week for lunch. Eventually I landed on the half triple decker and chicken chili combo. That chicken chili is just ridiculously good. I don't even want to know the calories. I have become a "chili guy" because of this place which I don't even think is known for chili.I really like how they serve diet coke with all the other pepsi products. The frozen yogurt is a nice touch and a brilliant idea to differentiate themselves. I see the same people there every week working. Just fantastic people. That reminds me. I need go there next week for lunch.

Easily one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, enjoyed every bite!The owner pleasantly greeted me when I walked in and made sure everyone's experience was nothing but the best. Great atmosphere with even better food!

Good but somewhat pricey. Met a Friend there for lunch because it was midway between our homes. First time there and I wanted a corn beef sandwich so that's what I ordered and it was good. Could've been a little more meat on there, but the bread was fresh, the corned Beef was lean. He had a medium chili and we both had fountain drinks, no chips or other sides and the total was around $23.00 which I thought was a bit high for what we ordered. I would definitely go back again however, the sandwich was that good.