Art JIMENEZ III
Well I took Friday off and made this a bucket list to make a comparison to Old School Manny’s deli and cafeteria. Surprisingly the food for their corned beef deli is delicious in another way. Quality was good it’s not as greasy or thick as Manny’s corned beef which you’ll have a food coma if you ate a whole corned beef or pastrami sandwich over there here the way they make their sandwich is similar to Jason’s deli if anybody remembers Jason’s deli. Jason’s deli was not bad but it wasn’t greasy if you’re the type that likes greasy salty corned beef if it’s done right like Manny’s then that’s what you should go otherwise if you don’t like that feel this might not be a restaurant or cafeteria to eat at. The corned beef in regards to quality their Mile high corned beef was light and delicious it’s fresh too just like Manny’s but not greasy and heavy. I have seen this on Facebook as well and they’re Italian versus being a kosher Jewish and they’ve been around too but not as old as Manny’s since they’ve been around since 1960 whereas Manny’s has been around since 1942 and is as old as my parents. Ambience was very casual and friendly it was my first time I had a dress to the cashier it’s not really a cafeteria style but you can still sit down and eat I would most likely come back also because of the prices since Manny’s tends to be expensive for their sandwiches. This was expensive too but then again I ordered a chili and a tiramisu I was going to get a potato salad just to find out they had soups. If you’re around Franklin Park in like Mom and Pop delis this is another good option and don’t want to drive to Chicago for Manny’s and an alternative to Jason’s deli in oakbrook or in Chicago surprise I did not know the other Jason’s deli at the four stars. Being an Italian deli it’s going to be a bit more limited to certain kosher dishes so don’t expect to have knish or matzo ball soup but they will have chicken noodle soup.
… moreBitbelt dot Com
Being from Texas I wanted to stop and get an authentic deli style sandwich (I normally go to subway)
On the way to the airport Apple Maps recommended this spot.
I can judge only based off taste.
It was amazing.
I explained to the staff I was clueless and they had me get a half corn beef half pastrami on rye with Swiss cheese.
It did not disappoint!!
Mine was a little pricey at $25 with a drink however they have daily specials that should keep you close to $10.
Overall great spot to stop for a hand sliced made to order sandwich.
Highly recommend.
… moreJose Correa
We love coming to Al & Joe’s , their sandwiches are always delicious. Definitely a must if you are near Franklin Park.
… moreHeather French
Iconic Chicago sandwich shop, no idea why they even have liquor, but I don’t care. The meats and cheeses were sliced to order and the service was quick and friendly. The bread was soft on the inside, and chewy on the outside. I had chicken salad and it was more complex than I expected, with grapes, onion, and celery in it. Delicious. I want to go back already.
… moreTed Bach
Um, did something happen? No pastrami or corned beef, just 5 different sandwiches? First time there, excited for pastrami. Not on the board so ordered the italian sub thinking would still be solid given the reviews. Plenty of meat, but zero flavor. Not sure if maybe they changed hands? Probably won’t be back.
… moreHaley Rose
This was literally the worst pizza I’ve ever had in the Chicagoland! The crust was completely deformed and inedible. The bottom half of the bottom of the piece of the slice was black and mushy, the actual crust smelled and tasted old when bit into.. total killer, only edible part of pizza was the cheese and sausage which was pretty good. The atmosphere was never bare and dirty feeling.. Cashier was friendly but they need a better cook or stay a liquor store..
… moreKenneth Bautista
Pastrami sandwich is good ask for the bread to be toasted extra Swiss make sure you get the Pastrami with juice . Get a peach tea and the pickle and you’re set !
… moreSheree Hills
After finding them on google For a hot corn beef sandwich. They were really good. the service was great. The people made you feel welcome. I ordered the mile high corn beef sandwich and split pea soup and enjoyed it so much. I took a picture of it. My husband and son had to have it for dinner that night. Lol
… morejohn newquist
My Chicago friends recommended trying their best sub which is Al and Joe’s and I would agree. The bread is fresh Italian bread. You can see from the photo that it’s all fresh ingredients properly sliced with just the right amount of gardiniera and oil. It isn’t falling apart. It is solid tightly wrapped 12-in sub. Kind of perfect to drive in the car and have a bite at stop signs. It was cash only today cuz the credit card machine was down. This sub contains mortadella, capicola, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, vinegar and oil, lettuce, tomatoes, The 12 in was about 11 dollars.
… moreKon Gruffey
Did the park and stay at the Hampton Inn, was feeling really hungry so we decided in stop in for a sandwich, ordered two of the mile high corned beef sandwiches. They were absolutely amazing!! We both were ready to do the food walk of shame and go for two more sandwiches but our stomached wouldn’t let us. Service super friendly!!!
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