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Longtime Italian deli/bakery/store serving breakfast, Italian sandwiches & gelato.
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Address: 30 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 787-9881
Website: http://www.lappetito.com/
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Café L’Appetito | Born in Italy. Made in Chicago
Café L’Appetito opened on Columbus Day, 1981 in a new high-rise building at 30 East Huron. It was considered by many a pioneering venture.
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CAFÉ L’APPETITO GOLD COAST 30 E. Huron Street Chicago Illinois 60611. Phone: 312-787-9881. Fax: 312-787-8347. Business Hours Mon-Fri: 7:30am – 6:30pm
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Reviews
J Iyer
Saw this deli when we moved into the Airbnb at 30 E. Ordered some tortellini salad and it was quite delicious. Not bad considering the convenience.
Have ordered other veg items, salads, gelato from them and they are pretty delicious. I loved their arancini balls. Extremely huge and mouthwatering. It’s quite hard to find them these days. The portion sizes of items, especially the sandwiches are pretty generous. Loved their lemon sorbet – so fresh! Their pistachio gelato is yummy, as well.
Yes, it’s a small deli place, but very convenient for nearby apartments and businesses. Very clean as well.
Not too many tables inside so I would recommend take out. Unsure if they put chairs out during summer.
… moreHave ordered other veg items, salads, gelato from them and they are pretty delicious. I loved their arancini balls. Extremely huge and mouthwatering. It’s quite hard to find them these days. The portion sizes of items, especially the sandwiches are pretty generous. Loved their lemon sorbet – so fresh! Their pistachio gelato is yummy, as well.
Yes, it’s a small deli place, but very convenient for nearby apartments and businesses. Very clean as well.
Not too many tables inside so I would recommend take out. Unsure if they put chairs out during summer.
Haley M
What stands out most is affordability! Not my favorite deli sandwich, but would go back for large portions, baked goods are pretty good, gelato is very good- and cheap!! *edited to 4 stars after remembering how good their coffee and lattes are!!
… moreMcKenzie Fairfield
(Huron location). False advertising of hours and menu.
The advertised hours for this business for Saturday state they close at 6:30pm. We arrived at 6pm and tried to order a meatball sub, which is on their posted menu. The employee informed us he would not make that sandwich as he already put the meatballs away. He confirmed they had meatballs and did not run out, but he just wouldn’t take them back out to make the sandwich – during their posted business hours. He also stated they close at 6:20 so they can be out of there by 6:30, so they are not actually open until 6:30.
If the posted menu is not available during business hours, they need to revise their menu.
If they are not open during their posted business hours, they need to revise the posted hours.
After this we decided to only proceed with ordering 1 sub, the caprese. We got home and it was absolutely pathetic (see photos).
Our family has frequented this location many, many times and have spent a large sum of money here over the years. We have also recommended L’Appetito to our friends, co-workers, businesses, etc., and we will be informing them of this.
We will no longer be customers here.
… moreThe advertised hours for this business for Saturday state they close at 6:30pm. We arrived at 6pm and tried to order a meatball sub, which is on their posted menu. The employee informed us he would not make that sandwich as he already put the meatballs away. He confirmed they had meatballs and did not run out, but he just wouldn’t take them back out to make the sandwich – during their posted business hours. He also stated they close at 6:20 so they can be out of there by 6:30, so they are not actually open until 6:30.
If the posted menu is not available during business hours, they need to revise their menu.
If they are not open during their posted business hours, they need to revise the posted hours.
After this we decided to only proceed with ordering 1 sub, the caprese. We got home and it was absolutely pathetic (see photos).
Our family has frequented this location many, many times and have spent a large sum of money here over the years. We have also recommended L’Appetito to our friends, co-workers, businesses, etc., and we will be informing them of this.
We will no longer be customers here.
Thomas Hyland
I ordered the diavolo sandwich. It was amazing. The bread was fresh, the cuts of meat were delicious, the giardinera was spicy. Nothing to complain about. Honestly, one of the best in the city and I’ve dined at all the famous delis in chicago.
… moreArturo Jimenez
Well the reason why I came here is because they opened up the Harry Potter shop which is two blocks down on Michigan avenue and I used to spot hero to park nearby. I didn’t want to eat in any of the bougie restaurants and there was a Thai restaurant I went to nearby but I already had Thai food 2 days ago so I gave this Italian deli / Cafe a try. It was just a meh ok. There was nothing that got me excited in regards to their meatball sandwich it was predominantly sandwiches they didn’t have other varieties of a hot foods that you could sit if they would have had spaghetti and meatballs or something being an Italian grocery store / Cafe I would have eaten that there are farmers market suit was just the meh okay. Service was good I can’t complain I was hoping that they would have much pressure Italian dishes but I guess it’s the best that downtown has and I’ve been to better but delis in the Chicago suburbs as well as in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Ambience had that groceries store food court kind of setting but the food was just okay. I was hoping I would get something super fresh or something tastier delicious but they weren’t bad tasting food that’s the three stars but I expected a lot more it’s been trying to be a mom and pop Italian grocery store / deli. It even makes Franklin parks Al and Joe’s deli I went to compare to Manny’s low quality which was just a week ago
… moreElla Janney
Really good sandwich for $10, and very a very large serving! I got the italiano. The tiramisu was also very good. Nice calm vibe inside and has a small market area with imported goods.
… moreEmily Fairfield
Totally disgusted – this used to be a great Chicago staple. Service has gone down IMMENSELY. We live two blocks away and stopped in at 6pm, 30 minutes before closing. The man working refused to make us what we ordered because “he already put it away” and was trying to be closed by 6:20 so he could leave. He then made us an alternate, and it was HORRIBLE. All he could offer was a caprese sandwich with very minimal ingredients. Truly disappointing from what was our favorite spot in the neighborhood. DO NOT come here looking for service or even the full menu, sometimes it seems they just want to leave early.
… moreScotty B
Fresh ingredients, perfect bread, and great flavors. Friendly service and a true deli vibe. Best in town can’t wait to return!
… moreJosh E.
Pretty good little deli spot. Simple, affordable, and delicious. Don’t expect too much but expect to be satisfied with what you get. Got the Turkey Pronto.
… moreEllexa Menezes
I’ve always loved this place (Huron location). Their subs and prepared foods are really good, and I find them filling and affordable. I’m specifically writing this to acknowledge the great service I received today. The counter staff are always warm and so sweet, today especially. Lexie(? I think) at the deli counter delivered me an actually perfect diavolo. I think I checked out like 10 mins ago, and the sandwich is already gone. It was so good. I love you guys.
As a veteran food service worker, I really appreciate the staff here and highly endorse this location. Also, their hours are for the overall store, which includes a small shopping selection of specialty items. Don’t go to a counter deli 10-20 minutes before closing and expect hot food and full service. And if you do, I don’t think it warrants an angry review.
I’m leaving Chicago soon and will miss this place and its people. Thank you guys so much.
… moreAs a veteran food service worker, I really appreciate the staff here and highly endorse this location. Also, their hours are for the overall store, which includes a small shopping selection of specialty items. Don’t go to a counter deli 10-20 minutes before closing and expect hot food and full service. And if you do, I don’t think it warrants an angry review.
I’m leaving Chicago soon and will miss this place and its people. Thank you guys so much.