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Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen

4.82,261 reviews ·Opens at 9AM tomorrow
I was shopping with my Mom and we probably spent almost 45 minutes looking at all the products, wines, beers and fresh meat
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Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen — high-caliber deli in Lincoln Square. Warm, knowledgeable staff that makes it feel personal, and cash only. 0verfiend 4 Ever: "All fresh sausages and a few other snacks, draft beer (so fresh and clean), and a nice view of the city" [$$, patio]

☀️Patio — a Lincoln Square classic in summer.
💵Cash only — hit the ATM first, worth it.

What 2,261 diners keep saying

Neighborhood institutionFamily runCozyFamily friendlyOutdoor diningQuick bite
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4750 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Lincoln Square
Today9AM-7PM
Sun9AM-4PM
Mon–Sat9AM-7PM
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What 2,261 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Joy Coates
Jun 2026

It's a neat little Chicago grocery

Joy Coates

Joy Coates

31 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mark Collado
Jun 2026

Love the rooftop setup and the brat plate and leberkase sandwich were super delicious. Perfect place to hangout and enjoy the weather with some solid food and beer! Remember — it’s cash only, but they have an ATM!

Mark Collado

Mark Collado

110 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mike Parrish
Jun 2026

This shop is so beautiful! The staff is awesome and very helpful. Couldn't be happier! Thanks all.

Mike Parrish

Mike Parrish

54 reviews on Google

Review photo by Cristy DeBacker
Jan 2026

If your looking for a butcher who knows his stuff see Dave when visiting Gene's. Our family had the best Hanger Steaks ever.

Cristy DeBacker

Cristy DeBacker

21 reviews on Google

Review photo by stacylaughs
Jan 2026

Neighborhood gem.

stacylaughs

stacylaughs

806 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jess BoYd
Dec 2025

A true neighborhood classic. Fresh, beautifully prepared food, warm service, and a strong sense of tradition. From sausages to deli and European specialties, everything is done with care and consistency. Gene’s is the kind of local shop that quietly becomes part of your routine and reminds you why places like this truly matter.

Jess BoYd

Jess BoYd

195 reviews on Google

Review photo by Justus Hagemann-Behrens
Oct 2025

Wirklich ein Toller Supermarkt mit sogar vielen tollen deutschen Produkten wie zum Beispiel dem Zeisner Ketchup aus Deutschland. Wirklich super.

Justus Hagemann-Behrens

Justus Hagemann-Behrens

300 reviews on Google

Review photo by Maen Qadan
Oct 2025

Great German shops with plenty of authentic German options.

Maen Qadan

Maen Qadan

94 reviews on Google

Review photo by Peter HB
Oct 2025

Hat viele tolle Produkte aus Deutschland. Natürlich auch Zeisner Ketchup....

Peter HB

Peter HB

244 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jessica Schwartzman
Sep 2025

Really good food and beer with a great vibe

Jessica Schwartzman

Jessica Schwartzman

43 reviews on Google

Review photo by Pisti “3.14stike” Tóth
Sep 2025

Finom német sonkák, kolbászok, húsok, sörök és borok!

Pisti “3.14stike” Tóth

Pisti “3.14stike” Tóth

649 reviews on Google

Review photo by Daniel Trifa
Sep 2025

Mejor parecido europeo

Daniel Trifa

Daniel Trifa

69 reviews on Google

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