The truest sign a deli knows what it's doing: the owner personally goes table to table to ask how the service was. George knows everyone who passes through his restaurant!
Here is a totally random (but tasty) list of the best comfort food lunch and brunch options at Chicago Deli:
- Omelets galore!
- French toast.
- Milkshakes. Just trust me on this.
- Matzoh ball soup.
- Fish fry (for the good Catholics out there!)
- Corned beef. Rich and juicy!
As I read the comments about the corned beef, I have to mention... if you want your corned beef lean, ask! They will automatically leave a little fat on for flavor unless you specify.
Most impressively, this can be one of the busiest delis on the east side (particularly on Fridays), but the staff handles it like total pros. I've seen lines out the door, and the service never lacked for a minute. I've been served faster here during slammed times, than I have in empty restaurants in slow times. Other restaurants could learn from their service. It's down to a science!