Came here for the sandwiches. Â Living on the North Shore, was hoping to have a place closer than Bari. Â The store is clean..and bigger than I thought it would be. Â The people are very friendly.
The sandwiches were OK. Â As I have written in some other reviews, it's a matter of taste. Â Had the Italian and the Veggie Subs. Â The Italian was not skimpy. Â The veggie was interesting. Â Had roasted peppers, motz, and artichokes as well other vegetables. Â The bread was the part that was OK. Â Too soft for my taste. Â I was hoping for a sub roll that was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Â The veggie was pretty soggy because it.
I'm sure that a number of folks would and should rate this a 5 star. Â It just wasn't what I was hoping for.
Okay so its not that hard to find an Italian deli in Chicago, But to find a good Deli is not that easy. I love Tony's the Subs are great and they have a full line of imported goods from Italy. I am not a fan of the Italian sausage here, I do go else where for my Italian Sausage, But i am sure that is just preference and individual taste.
They are very nice here and if you go in at lunch to get a sub be ready to wait, the line gets long at lunch time. The sub is worth the wait, If you are not hip to what to get do yourself a favor and get a prosciutto and provolone sub. they also make it with fresh mozzarella which is amazing. Also before i forget the prices for the subs are very very reasonable. Â
They also have a great selection of Italian cookies and pastries just like my mom makes. good stuff, take it from some one who is 100% Italian when looking into any Italian deli or restaurant ;)
Tony's Italian Deli is a charming deli/grocery store. It has all the fresh Italian delicacies one expects from an Italian food store. The shelves are filled with goodies and you have to snoop around the corners to find even more goodies. They have fresh pasta, pepperoni, and pizza, and all the fixings for everything Italian. It's one stop shopping. My kids and I always like to buy the pizza sticks found in bags at the front cashier. They are the perfect snack food when going to the park and so delicious!
Review Source:If you're ever in need of a good Italian samich fixin! Head over here. Â It's as if you stepped into your italian grandmother's pantry. Â You will not only find sandwiches here but all sorts of goodies. Â It's a fantastic grocery store. Â You have pastas, bread, cheeses, you name it. Â The staff is friendly. Â All the way in the back you gear up to get any kind of sandwich you want made fresh. Â I usually go with the prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and dressing sandwich. Â Fantastic prosciutto sliced fresh... cant beat that. Â The only thing I would say that could be improved is the bread. Â I just feel it could use a little more crust, its too soft for my taste but nonetheless delicious. Â They have freshly made Italian dishes ready to go, cold salads... ma you can't lose here. Â Head over and get your Italian grocery fixin!
Review Source:I've never been to Italy but coming to Tony's Deli's like getting to experience a little bit of Italy. Â They have a great deli section and awesome desserts (eg. Canollis, Italian cookies, etc), grocery items, breads, amusing Italian T-Shirts. Â But they also sell plates that would make any "want to be" Italian Chef plate their food in these colorful plates. Â If you are in the area, you have to stop by.
Review Source:My wife and I discovered this place when we lived in Edison Park 7 years ago and we know live closer to downtown and make the trip back on a regular bases! Â
The BEST meatball sub in Chicago and burbs. Â One of my favorite hangover foods, I have tried numerous places to try and find one that tastes better, nothing compares to Tony's HOMEMADE MEATBALLS! Â
The other subs are amazing and well priced as well  This is one place you have to check out!
Tony's Italian deli (sigh) you are the best, I grew up with you, you are my earliest food memories, American subs as a youngster, Italian subs as I expanded my tastes a bit, your meatballs are the best, and the Pappy Sub? ohmigod... the Best. Your subs have accompanied me on many roadtrips and vacations, I have eaten you out of a cooler in the parking lot of Great America cause nothing in the park can compare, you were the first thing I did when I got off the plane after moving back from Vegas. You can do no wrong (except maybe giving Mike North the credit for the Pappy) your pasta selection amazes me, your arancini are the size of my head (and just as good-looking) and I don't care what any of the other reviewers have said, seeing your mother at the register is the highlight of every visit. Vito and Maria are the best of Chicago local business and I hope to keep going to Tony's forever.
Seriously though folks, the subs here define what a sub should be, I grew up down the block and I drive 30 minutes across the city when I want a sub because nothing else compares. oh, and their muffaletta is the best you'll find in Chicago.
I have been eating these sandwiches my entire life, so i didn't even realize ho great they are until i moved out and tried some other delis around the city.
My choice is usually 9" italian sub which i take home and put my own EVOO. Â It really hits the spot. Â The owner is usually behind the counter and the mother works the register!
Seriously - you're insane if you don't check this place out.
The deli sandwiches are to DIE for. I've had most everything off the menu at one time or another, but my favorite by far is the "Pappy."
Despite this sandwich being conceived my Mike North (who I think is a babbling douchebag), it is really a little piece of heaven. Imagine fresh, soft Italian bread piled high with roast beef (made in house), Swiss cheese, tomatoes, mayo, and homemade olive salad (the absolute BOMB). Couple this sandwich with a cold cream soda and a bag of kettle chips, and you have yourself one mouth orgasm in the making.
Tony's also offers a wide variety of homemade dishes like lasagna, meatballs, and pasta which are available fresh or frozen (I like to take a couple home for late-night microwave madness). There's also a good selection of imported olive oils and spices, if you're into cooking.
I've been going to Tony's for almost 15 years, and every time seems better than the rest.
IT'S A MUST DO!
I love love love delis and sandwiches - jewish, italian, polish! At Tony's, I love the Italian grandma who runs the register. Everyone is really nice and helpful and the store has many Italian specialty items. Somehow I feel better buying my pasta here because it's Italian approved, even if it's Barilla!
Previously, we had Tony's cater my partner's birthday party. We needed something simple that would feed a lot of people and feel them well. Tony's hit the spot with two variety party trays of sandwiches they even cut them for us! How convenient. By the end of the night, the sandwiches were gone, so that speaks to the quality.
I have to say that while their Italian beef is good, it's not the best I've had in the city, but it works and it's close. Also, they have super cheap homemade pasta and olive salads that you can purchase in bulk. A variety of subs that are sure to please your sandwich cravings and assorted yummy Orangina from France. Next time I'm going to try a muffuletta.
I ate at this deli prior to the renovation. I love not only the food, but also the family ambiance. Grandma works the counter while Vito and the girls work the deli. I have only had the opportunity to sample their sandwiches, however I am positive that their other food is just as good. I have been coming here for over ten years. Saturday's are busy and parking can be a problem.
If you like olives, you'll love the Big Pappy and Muffuletta Subs. They both have the olive spread, they're amazing.
I certainly can't be the only one who's done the Tony's/Conca D'Oro combo visit. Â Just the selection alone I can see how this place has many people talking about it. Â There's a lot of good things going for this place that I'm not going to bother to list since I'm sure its been already said in one of the reviews.
Calzones here were weird as my sausage one contained no cheese or sauce at all. Â And my pizza bread hardly had any sauce either. Â With that said, I really liked this place, a lot better than the stores around Elmwood Park.
I regret not knowing about Tony's sooner. Â I read the good reviews for the deli sandwiches. I am always looking for a good sub (my favorites are in the city and difficult to find a good sub this far west) decided I needed to check them out seeing as they are just a few min from work.
I had a tuna sub; it was good, nothing spectacular. Â My complaint is the size vs filling ratio. Â The bread is delicious, my preference would be more filling and less bread for the sandwich - specifically an inch less to the sub for a thicker portion of fillingt. Â I selected a "super", expecting to have half for dinner and half for lunch and that worked out to be just right amount. Â The price is pretty good for the volume of sandwich.
Partner had a Papy's beef sub -  adorned with olive salad, swiss  and mayo. I liked that better than the tuna and I regretted not ordering that for myself.  I rate this beef higher than my previous front-runner, Hero's beef. The tuna falls short of my current front-runner tie Babarinos vs Hero's.
Perused the to go entrees. All  looked so tasty and fresh, eggplant parm, ravioli, sausage n peppers.  I selected  lasagna and stuffed shells to have for dinner the following evening.  I didn't think much about the lasagna but loved the stuffed shells, not to sweet, not too runny and the ever important, sauce not too tangy.
I also picked up a small tub of meat sauce that  provided a hearty beefy flavor and a few big chunks of sweet italian sausage. I also purchased a jar of their olive salad to use when I make my own sandwiches. (You may gather from a few of my other reviews, I LOVE OLIVES!)
I would rate 3.75 if I could because the elderly lady at the register overcharged me by $2 which I didn't find out until I left.
I will be going back to try the beef sandwich, the giardinera, the italian sub; .....well guess I am going to have to make Tony's a regular in my rotation!
4 stars on the sandwich, but 2 stars on the customer service.
I came in at 5PM on Saturday and got a sandwich at the deli section. The young lady, who I believe is one of the daughters of the family that runs the place was very friendly and recommended me a sandwich. However, my experience at the cashier (Mama), was not a pleasant one. I did not get a "Hello or a How are you?" and when I asked if it was OK to eat the sandwich at her shop, she looked at her watch as if to say "No". When I asked again, she again looked at the watch and said that there is time.
Who knows, maybe she was having a bad day, but customers, especially those that are friendly, should be treated well. I gave this place three stars because the sandwich was good and the young lady that prepared it had a nice attitude.
I first discovered Tony's Deli 12 years ago when I worked at the nearby Happy Foods. The charming storefront isn't at all hard to miss, yet I never knew that tucked beyond the claustrophobic aisles was a treasure trove of delicious deli sandwiches and pasta salads. Â
Jimmy John's, Subway ... keep 'em. For half the price you can get an authentic deli sandwich that tastes twice as good. If you're in a rush, they have sandwiches and salads ready-made in the fridge. I've admittedly never sampled anything else at Tony's, but everyone raves about the pasta sauce.
The only thing that knocks this joint down a notch is the cantankerous, old woman at the register. Customer service simply isn't her specialty, and she's almost a parody of an elderly Italian lady from the old country. Â Perhaps it's time she stays behind the scenes if she can't show simple courtesy to paying customers.
I have been a incredibly happy customer for Tony's for five years now and all I can say is that when it comes to Italian Deli's in a city with a lot of them this one is far and away the best. Â
First off the Deli section has a great selections of meats and pastas but the real gem is the sandwiches. Â All of them are delicious and very reasonably priced for the quality and size you receive. Â Their best are the Italian, Pappy, American and Meatball. Â I eat here at least once a week for that last 5 years and haven't gotten sick of it yet.
They have a small store where you can buy a wide variety of Italian ingredients like olive oil, pasta, sweets, and other random ingredients. Â They have a large pre-made freezer where you can buy frozen pasta that is wonder full and also very inexpensive.
The staff is what really sells the place though. Â It is family owned and operated and is about as authentic Italian as you can get from with 3 generations working the store every day. Â Tony's is one of the gems of the Chicago area and you wont find a better Italian deli in the city.
This is one of the BEST Italian delis in all of Chicago. I grew up having Tony's famous pasta sauce for dinner once a week. My family has also used Tony's for parties: their spinach lasagna, Italian beef, and broccoli and olive oil pasta are perfect for a get together.
Be sure to try one of the subs- they come on the delicious Italian bread and are full of Italian meats and cheeses- plus, they are huge.
This is the type of place you can come in and as soon as you step in the door you smell Italy. The aisles of imported pastas, sauces, cookies, breads, etc. This is a great place to shop for authentic Italian goodies. Don't miss the freezer in the back full of Tony's sauce, lasagna, eggplant Parmesan and other classics.
I've been coming to Tony's Deli for years, even more when I used to work in Edison Park. Â You walk in there and it's a change of pace from your usual spots. Â Not your typical convenience store, but a smattering of European Italian culture in Chicago.
Most of of their aisles contain imported goods from Italy, both in terms of food and gifts. Â The big thing that sets them apart is how many homemade items they carry. Â The submarine sandwiches are made fresh, the soup is homemade, the pastas in the coolers are homemade, and the Italian Beef is to die for. Â In my opinion the best Italian Beef in the City of Chicago. Â Nothing compares to them.
Whether you need a few groceries and some deli meats and cheeses, or desire a little lunch, this is a gem of a store that will never disappoint.
Tony's deli I dig because it's a throwback to the days of neighborhood grocery stores, mom and pop shops, people who know you (even though I don't really know them but I wish I did), with great food made by the people who actually sell you the food.
Whole Food seems to have gotten credit that they are the originators of freshly prepared food. Okay, I'll give them organic, but the owners of Tony's deli and people and businesses like them have been doing this for years without all the fanfare by suburban soccer moms and popular media.
You want a great sandwich, they have them. You want freshly made lasagna, they have it and in many varieties. The best olive oil, pasta, olives they have along with the assortment of commonly loved Italian specialties.
Before you road trip to to your local supermarket, Subway franchise or any other nationally known chain, give Tony's deli a try, at least once, and you may realize that their store produces as good a product and probably better at cheaper prices than what you find most of the places.
I've been coming here for about 6 years since I heard about the place. Â I'd been looking around Chicago for an Italian Deli, so many on the South Side closed when the neighborhoods turned Mexican. Â Go Figure.
Anyhow, Tony's has really reasonable prices, great selection and is always willing to talk to you. Â I've always had great service here. Â
On a side note, there's a really old school bakery next door...I don't know the name, but it has the best cannoli, hands down. Â Every time I go to Tony's, I stop next door and buy a box.
I have a lot of reasons to love the Northwest side of Chicago and just as many to dislike it (I grew up there, so I have opinions), but Tony's is pretty much everything I love about this part of town. Â
Using the rule of thumb taught to me by my dad and uncle when I worked for them in junior high and high school, which is "if city workers and cops eat there, YOU eat there," I knew this place was going to be great. Â The service was speedy, bare bones and very "Chicago." Â In fact, the "Chicago accent" runs pretty deep in this place. Â So much so that I felt my well concealed NW side accent start to come out while talking to my co-workers. Â Solid place.
They seem to have a pretty decent grocery selection, specializing in Italian foods too. Â There's a whole aisle of just oils. Â
Good stuff.
Molto Bene Tony!
This place has literally everything you need when it comes to Italian food. The owners are authentic Italian, none of this, " well my grandpa is from there...." no. You can eat in house, one of their freshly made sandwiches or take whatever you need, to go.
The place seriously has everything and it's pretty reasonably priced for being the real deal. I think Dominick's and other places that try to pawn off authentic Italian foods, charge more than these guys!
Bennissima!
Last time I reviewed this place I said I should check out the arancini balls. Well, I did and they might be the best I ever had. The little old lady behind the cash register confirmed that too.
Then I had to come back again the next day since my wife liked the arancini so much with our dinner, so I had to get a few more.
And if I haven't said it before, check out the frozen ravioli too.
I got a chance to swing through Tony's Italian Deli this past week. All I can say is that it's a real shame i'll have to travel all the way to Edison Park to fulfill my Italian Deli needs!!
Living on the North side of Chicago, you would think us city dwellers would have better access to a classic Italian deli, complete with delicious meats and pastas. The fact that we really DONT have one, only dawned on me when I went searching for one last week! I love making homemade pizza, but making the dough can be laborious and somewhat time consuming. So I went searching for an Italian deli...since a little known secret is that they tend to sell their own frozen dough for pizzas. Well, once I realized that this simply wasn't going to happen in my neighborhood, I went searching on Yelp and low and behold, I found Tony's!
This spot is really great! Edison Park is a cool little neighborhood, filled with an apparent and vibrant Italian population. Italian cafes and restaurants adorn the entire downtown. This is also where Tony's has set up shop. You are immediately confronted with the classic signs in the window offering specials on Prosciutto and homemade pastas. Upon walking in, it has that old and claustrophobic feeling, where shelves are cluttered with pastas and oils. I noticed they had some really nice stuff like sun dried tomato paste and nice Italian anchovies. Towards the back, they have a massive deli, selling some really nice Italian specialty meats and cheeses. Giant chunks of parmesan and Brasaola...what the hell else could you want? In this very deli, they also make specialty sandwiches. The meatball sandwich I had was really very delicious and a steal for around $5. On the other side of the deli, they have a freezer, selling their homemade pastas and meatballs. Their pasta looked fantastic and was a great price for simple stuff like Gnocchi and ravioli. This is where I also found the pizza dough, which turned out to be of excellent quality and made a fantastic pizza! It was a huge chunk for only $2.50 and could make at least two pizzas!! Overall, this is a great place. We could really use a spot like this somewhere in the north side!! It will definitely become a regular destination spot for me, where i'll stock up on pastas and dough. And per the numerous customer service complaints, I had a great experience and everyone was really nice.
I didn't know about Tony's until I saw the ad in the Sun-Times.
I am glad I found this place. The meats are very high quality and the Italian Beef and Sausage Combo was great.
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I look forward to returning and trying some of the other food both hot and ready to warm at home.
If you are in the Edison Park area of Chicago, this is a must try place.
My only minor problem was the parking, but that is a product of the area, too many great places in the neighborhood. There is a lot near the park for all the local businesses and also limited meter parking on the street.
Again, I will be returning!
I got my first sampling of Tony's catered food at a friend's party. Â After sampling the Mostaccioli, Italian beef, and Italian sausage I knew I was going to come here for my next event. Â So, when I had people over for NYE, I ordered the Mostaccioli with meat sauce. Â One large pan served my 15+ guests and still provided leftovers for my roomie and I for weeks (we eventually had to throw it out!). Â Just keep in mind that this is take-and-bake style. Â
Service was good (ordered 2 days in advance and my food was ready on time), food was great, parking was easy.
Very pleased with this little deli in Edison Park. Â I love the fresh breads, the frozen handmade pastas, the reasonably priced groceries such as tomato paste and olive oil. Â Cheese selection is decent for such a small refrigerator case. Â But the BEST items are the pre-made meals such as pastas, sausage & peppers, baked artichokes, arancini balls etc. Â If you want a quick, AWESOME dinner, this is the place to go. Â
Also, Mom (who you will see working the cash register) makes the delicious pasta sauce you can buy by the pint or quart (plain, meat or vodka), which is the best I have ever had (aside from my own*cough cough* ) as well as all the little cookies next to the register up front. Â This is important to know because I was in there one day when the guy in front of me asked her if the bread & cookies came from the bakery next door. Â Boy, if looks could kill that man would have been burned to a crisp that day as she said "NO. Â I MAKE EVERYTHING HERE!!" Â haha. You go Mama!
Anyway, the reason I knocked off a star is because even though the sandwiches made in the deli are decently priced, they come sans condiments which was a huge surprise the first time I bit into one. Â No mayo, mustard, nothing! And you arent given any in little packets either. Â Thats just weird to me and kind of gross. Â Thanks for the dry sammich Tony. Â What the heck!
A great selection of the finest Italian imported deli meats , fresh made sides and cheeses. The neighborhood is like the north sides version of little Italy. I pretty much only get sandwiches form here which are pricey until you see how big these suckers are. I am blessed with a few places closer to me to get deli meats a bit cheaper than here , but I have to sacrifice some quality. There is no sacrifice here , great stuff , great sides , stereotypical ambiance . Get your meatball sub on and grab a pound of capicolla while you're at it.
Review Source:I am super impressed. Â
I haven't had the opportunity to check the place out in person, but I was fortunate enough to taste their food at a party thrown by friends yesterday.
Their antipasto tray was super impressive...the size of car wheel. Â It was laden with marinated olives, mushrooms, artichokes, cheeses, salami, etc.
I also tasted their mostaccioli with meat sauce, cheese ravioli, pasta salad, and Italian beef. Â The meat sauce was to die for. Â I will definitely try them for my next catered event!
Tony's has prepared foods, deli service, and does catering as well. Â Right on N.West Hwy it can be hard at times to park, but it's well worth it. Â Stop in for imported Italian foods, oil, pasta, etc. Â We've used their catering for many holiday parties, but caution you not to buy anything that's not overtly italian from here. Â We tried the sandwich tray and it was lackluster. Â Stick to antipasta and lasgana. Â Stop by the bakery two doors over and get some italian cookies.
Review Source:The BEST Italian Beef around! Â We have ordered it many times in different amounts for parties. Â Beef in one container and juice separate. Â Terrific price and just great! Â Also we have ordered the baked mostaccioli many times and my daughter who is almost 2 LOVES it! Â We have been shocked by the amount she has eaten at one sitting!
I have never gotten their sandwiches but I imagine they are as great as everything else! Â I don't think the parking is the easiest - yes there is the metra lot a little bit away - usually you can find street parking.
Vito is the best!
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I've got that hot Italian blood in me and this place makes it boil over! Â As I gaze at their delicious meats, cheeses, specialty sandwiches and other amazing creations, I just want to take it all home with me. Â First rate quality, great beef and yummy sweets. Â Make the trip over to Edison Park and you'll be happy too :)
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