Schmaltz Deli - Lisle

Quality authentic classic delicatessen food. You know, tasty pastrami, corned beef, matzoh ball soup, latkes. There aren't many places where you can get this quality. Even the pickles are first rate! Man, just the smell of my pastrami sandwich! Of course the people are great, and service is very friendly. Get some as soon as you can.

Can't say enough about this Deli. Delicious food and greatly missed. Downtown Chicago had many delis once upon a time. So glad we made the trip. We also found out they are moving, though not far from this location. Just around the corner on Ogden. Looks like their own free-standing building.

May 2022 First time here and it did not disappoint. Delicious to the last bite. We split the #14 Sloppy Paul and a Latkes.

Sandwich was very good. Meat and bread delicious but mustard a bit too spicy. Was not aware it had horseradish in it or would have ordered regular mustard. Would have preferred potato chips or fries rather than bagel chips also.

It's moved and been expanded. Totally new. All the expected Jewish deli items, and SMOKED WHITE FISH! My mom's favorite. The boss walks the floor to make sure everyone is happy. He greets, and often opens the door to say goodbye as well. The place was hopping. It's as though the pandemic never happened here. Be sure to push your way to the front to get a number from the red ticket machine, then walk around and check out the place. Eat in is available too. A great deli.