Schmaltz Delicatessen

06/01/2026

We don't do small. 🙌 we wrapped up this massive catering order today of 80+ boxed lunches with Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham, & Vegan sandwiches and 70+ salad lunch bags. We're ready for yours!

Here's what we can do for your next event:

🥗 Salads
🥪 Box lunches
🔥 Hot pans & ❄️ cold pans
🍱 Deli trays — sandwich, fruit, bagels & cream cheese, and more!
🌱 Vegetarian & vegan options available

Every one of our box lunches and salad lunch bag meals came loaded with a pickle, cookie & chips 🥒🍪

Call Lynne at our Catering Hotline number at (630) 839-9433 if you have any questions or visit our website at https://www.schmaltzdeli.com/.

05/30/2026

🥪 SCHMALTZ DELI EXPRESS IS NOW OPEN IN CHICAGO!

Chicago's favorite deli flavors are now just a few clicks away. Schmaltz Delicatessen Express is officially open for pickup and delivery through Picnic Digital Kitchen in Avondale — and we're bringing the real deal straight to you.

Here's what's on the menu:

#1 The Milwaukee Avenue — Warm Premium Pastrami (Navel Cut) piled high on marble rye and schmeared to perfection. This is the one.

#2 The Logan Square — House-made rare Roast Beef with horseradish sauce, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomato. Classic, bold, and built right.

#5 The Avondale — Warm Schmaltz Brand Corned Beef with yellow mustard on Seeded Rye. The neighborhood special, named for the neighborhood it calls home.

#7 The Wicker Park — House-made Solid White Albacore Tuna with Hellmann's mayo and roasted veggies. Fresh, satisfying, and done the right way.

Every sandwich comes with a pickle. Because of course it does. 🥒

👉 Search "Schmaltz Deli Express" on Picnic to place your order today. Real deli. Real Chicago.

05/30/2026

🥳 WE'RE OPEN, CHICAGO!

Schmaltz Delicatessen Express has officially landed in Avondale — and we're bringing 20+ years of Western Suburb deli love straight to the city! 🏙️🥪

📍 Find us inside Picnic Digital Food Court near Addison & Elston — available for pick-up or delivery within a 5-mile radius.

No sit-down? No problem. Same classic NY deli favorites. Just closer to YOU.

🎯 Heading to Wrigley? Grab your order on the way.
🏠 Heading home? We've got dinner covered.

🕐 Hours (to start):
Tue–Thu: 11am–10pm
Fri–Sat: 11am–11pm

📲 Order through:
✅ Avondale's Food Pick-Up (Schmaltz Deli Express)
✅ DoorDash | UberEats | Grubhub
Voted 2025 Best Deli for Bagels, Deli, Sandwiches, Subs & Soups 🏆
"Spreading Deli Goodness Everywhere!" ™

05/29/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ 4.4 out of 5 stars — and over 1,700 customers can't be wrong!

Come see what all the buzz is about at Schmaltz Delicatessen in Lisle! Our guests rave about our towering Reubens, hand-sliced pastrami, matzo ball soup, loaded fries, and freshly made bagels — all crafted with care and served with love.

Whether you're swinging by for a hearty breakfast, a deli lunch, or a weekend bite, we've got something to satisfy every craving.

📍 3011 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL
🕗 Tue–Fri & Sat: 8 AM – 7 PM | Sun: 8 AM – 3 PM | Closed Mondays
📞 (630) 245-7595

Come check us out — we think you'll want to add your star to the bunch! 🥪🥯

05/26/2026

🥩 Chicago — we're coming to you!!!!

Schmaltz Delicatessen Express is launching as a delivery & pick-up service, bringing a tight menu of deli classics done exactly right — straight to your door.

No dining room. No fuss. Just legendary pastrami, soul-warming soup, and the pickles you didn't know you needed — ordered in seconds, at your door fast within a majority of Chicago's Northside neighborhoods.

👀 Follow for menu reveals and launch date. Your new favorite delivery is almost here.

05/25/2026

Today we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything in service to this country. Their sacrifice is woven into every freedom we hold.

"The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude."

— Jeff Miller

05/23/2026

Will, Frankie, Drew and Paul —

Congratulations to four of the most deserving graduates we know! We have seen firsthand the drive, grit, and character each of you brings — and it comes as no surprise that you've reached this incredible milestone.

Here's to the next chapter — may it be even more exciting than the last. So proud of all of you!

CONGRATULATIONS & STAY SCHMALTZY!!

Mark & Tonia Goodman along with the Schmaltz Family

05/22/2026

Happy Friday! ☀️ One of our favorite things is when families discover us and share their experiences with us.

Thank you for tagging us in these adorable photos featuring our freshly baked bagels 🥯💕 We’re so glad you stopped by and made us part of your day.

We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

05/12/2026

🥪 WE'VE BEEN FEATURED AND WE ARE FREAKING OUT!

Fast Food Club just called our Reuben sandwich "worth traveling for" — and we honestly can't stop smiling! We are so grateful for every one of you who supports this little family deli every day. This one's for YOU. ❤️

👉 Go give it a read: https://fastfoodclub.com/p/this-no-frills-illinois-restaurant-serves-a-reuben-sandwich-worth-traveling-for/

Tucked along Ogden Avenue in Lisle, Illinois, Schmaltz Delicatessen is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever ate anywhere else. With a 4.4-star