JB's Deli

“Stopped by Sunday morning for brunch.”

Stopped by Sunday morning for brunch. I got the I Like It Hot! Sandwich, which was phenomenal. The beef brisket is just so good. It was on toasted challah bread. We also tried a knish and matzo ball soup. Both were tasty. Service was super friendly and quick. It took us less than 10 mins to get our food, but a lot of people came in after us. We will definitely be back!

Jeff Chen

Jan 2026

“Finally made it to JB’s Deli in Andersonville and I’m upset it took me so long.”

Finally made it to JB’s Deli in Andersonville and I’m upset it took me so long! This cute local deli/sandwich shop is serving up some great sandwiches and I will absolutely be back. The employees are so friendly and kind and the Rachel Reuben knocked my socks off.

Matthew Johnson

Jan 2026

“Fantastic flavors packed into these sandwiches.”

Fantastic flavors packed into these sandwiches. Hidden gem for out of towers but I’m sure to locals, it’s just JBs

Joseph Lai

Dec 2025

“Awesome Jewish deli with a big menu, located in some historic building just a little off the path.”

Awesome Jewish deli with a big menu, located in some historic building just a little off the path. They serve giant piles of meat between bread slices + a pickle. Which was exactly what I was looking for.

A Red Dragon

Jun 2025

“Beautiful and tasty lox bagel.”

Beautiful and tasty lox bagel. Always friendly and worth the trip.

Mike

May 2025

“My partner and I ate here today.”

My partner and I ate here today. She got a roast brisket sandwich ($17) and I got a corned beef sandwich ($16). They were both incredible, and the sandwich sizes made them well worth the cost. The meat was cooked to perfection, and the pickles were true deli pickles with an excellent crunch (it may seem incredibly petty to fuss over the pickles, but you can always tell the quality of a deli by the quality of their pickles since it is such a small, insignificant detail). My only complaints are that the bathroom was out of toilet paper (both sides of the dispenser were picked clean) and the atmosphere of the dining area could do with some improvement as it is quite austere. But aside from that, it was an incredible lunch and I will definitely be returning when I'm in the area. I also really like the tipping options on the kiosk. You know how every tablet point of sale system these days prompts you for a tip, and the owners always put the pre-defined options as 10/15/20% (or worse, 20/25/30%)? The pre-set options on their tablet were 3/5/7%. It was honestly shocking to see amounts that low, and I wish more places would do that because being asked for 10%+ always feels like a reach when you're not being provided a waiter.

Luna Lucadou

Apr 2025

“I don’t often review places, but JB’s did it for me.”

I don’t often review places, but JB’s did it for me. The nova lox was a delight.

Patrick Kennedy

Sep 2024

“Amazing sandwich huge portion and very good price.”

Amazing sandwich huge portion and very good price. Great old fashion deli not to many left in Chicago

Ricardo Lara

Jul 2024

“HUGE sandwiches- price reflects it.”

HUGE sandwiches- price reflects it! Super tasty and could feed two. The pasta salad was mediocre but the club sandwich was fabulous. The meat is so thinly sliced that it’s buttery

Allie Lohman

Jul 2024

“Glad I stopped in on a weekday when the hours are later.”

Glad I stopped in on a weekday when the hours are later! Got a beef knish and spinach-mushroom knish for there as well as a sable sandwich to go (kept well). We got seated in their seemingly hidden seating area which is really nice, has outlets and little leg heaters, makes me wish for an occasion to have an event there, especially in the winter. Guy came up with a lens wipe for my smudged glasses so I could better see the knishes, which looked and tasted great. They're also a copy/fax shop on top of being a pharmacy.

M P

Oct 2023

“Service is always great.”

Service is always great. Staff is always above and beyond. The portions justify the price. The sandwich doesn’t fall apart and the flavor never missed. Decent menu selection and small medicine and vitamin needs.

Landry Jackson

Sep 2023

“So old school they invented school!”

So old school they invented school!! These are not sandwiches they serve.. it's an experience! I had the Reuben, my son got a turkey and both were delicious!! They are certainly big enough for 2 but you might want your own for later.. I did 🤣

gnostella X

Sep 2023