Schneider Deli River North
Rolo · 351 Google reviewsSchneider Deli River North — River North deli where the Pastrami sets the tone. It wears its years well. Warm, genuine service throughout. Owner-operated. "The bean soup was the best soup I've had in a long time" — S B
What 444 diners keep saying
What 444 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I love bagel breakfast sandwiches. This place was great. Fast service, and friendly staff. Had a great music playlist playing as well”
“Amazing dinner with an old school feel, offering traditional deli fair for breakfast or lunch. Definitely over of the better breakfast sandwiches I've had in the city. Great chewy bagels with incredible pastrami. Seating is very limited but service is fast and people cycle fairly quickly.”
“Great Start to the Day! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a fantastic experience at Schneider Deli. It’s the perfect spot to kick off your morning! We ordered the Breakfast Sandwich on a Pretzel Bagel, and it was absolutely divine—the flavor and texture were a dream. Paired with a fresh cup of coffee, it was exactly what we needed. The service was fast and the staff were incredibly friendly. On top of that, the value for the price is excellent. If you're looking for a quality breakfast with great service, this is the place to go. Highly recommended!”
“Exactly what I needed to honor my dad's memory. He loved a good corned beef sandwich from a Jewish deli. This place didn't disappoint. And I can see his old office building from the front door. Staff is no-nonsense and friendly. Like Chicago.”
“Sandwich was amazing. Wish I had one now. Brown mustard is excellent.”
“I think I just had the best breakfast sandwich of my life at Schneider Deli. Great food. Service with beautiful smiles from the register to the kitchen. Amazing and clean table area. I cannot recommend enough!”
“I’ve only had a few other bagels in the city, but they’ve all been rock hard within minutes. This was perfect. Crunchy outside/soft inside. I got the gravlax with the giardiniera spread and it was perfect. Nice little kick, but not overpowering. Def worth a try. Can’t wait to come back and try a sandwich next time!”
“One word - Outstanding. Food here is high quality and never disappoints. You can't go wrong with any selection but my favorites are the Brisket Sandwich, Mushroom Melt (add pastrami) and Bagel with Gravlax. They also a lot of monthly specials and this November's did not disappoint. The Thanksgiving Special is one of my favorites.”
“food: really good deli for pastrami or corn beef. good portion meat in sandwiches, really like overall consistency. i will say the pickle given wasn’t my favorite as it tasted like a very light salt brine. tip: buy your own sweet pickles and add them at home service: nice staff ambiance: very small interior but i love the vibe and great for a weekday lunch or something”
“Pastrami was thick cut, super tender with a pronounced meaty flavor. The Ruben overall was well balanced, especially when you had the hot mustard, and surprisingly not a heavy sandwich. Latkes were solid, taste like what you’d make at home.”
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