Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen
Ismail I Muhammad · 143 Google reviewsManny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen — a West Loop deli mainstay. Order the Pastrami. Always packed, always worth it, and no long waits. "great dinner grill options, the chicken was perfectly seasoned, very tender and a really great cut" — Michael Jenn [$$]
What 4,690 diners keep saying
What 4,690 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Another successful visit! Can't drive by without stopping for a Hot Pastrami on an onion roll, one on rye! 22 miles and they're still warm! Looking forward to wearing my new Manny's T-shirts!”
“Stopped by Mannys for the first time ever to pick up Lunch. Definitely didnt disappoint, we had the Chazzer and a Reuben and potatoe pancakes! The meat is absolutely delicious I mostly enjoyed the corned beef and the pastrami! The service was very helpful and super friendly which made the experience even better! Even tho, its certainly not cheap I would highly recommend Mannys and to be honest its much better than for example Kats deli in NY - just for info.”
“While I grew up visiting Chicago and my parents were raised there, I somehow never heard of Manny's until recently. I wish I had learned about it sooner. In the words of the person who told me about it, the Reuben sandwich is nothing short of transcendent. While it's expensive, the sandwich is PILED high with corned beef (or your meat of choice). The size along with the quality makes it well worth the cost. The staff are very quick and friendly, and the huge dining area accommodates groups of any size. Highly recommend!”
“I came to Chicago and, since I really love pastrami sandwiches, I drove here on purpose. I was honestly surprised when I walked in—the place is huge, and the dining area is much larger than expected. The ordering process can be a bit confusing for first-timers, and the staff didn’t really give much explanation, especially with people lining up behind you, so you have to order pretty quickly. I ordered the pastrami sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious—very tender and flavorful. The horseradish sauce tasted really fresh and added a great kick. The only downside is that it felt a bit pricey.”
“I love this place. My attention was first brought to the cleanliness. It was extremely clean and well kept! The atmosphere made the food very inviting to try. EVERYTHING I ate was delicious! I’m not a breakfast person but their pancakes melt in your mouth! I can hardly wait to go back!”
“What a great place, really delicious corned beef sandwiches, stuff full with slices. So wonderful, came here twice while I was in Chicago will be back next time I am here.”
“We visited this place yesterday while on s short trip to Chicago. We saw the episode of triple D. When we walked in I was a little overwhelmed they were pretty busy. We got our tray went up to the counter. There were so many options. We told the guys it was our first time they walked us through options and recommended popular menu items. They were so kind and helpful. We will definitely visit again. The food was wonderful, service was great and staff was very friendly. This place did not disappoint.”
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