Hidden Alongside A Suburban Highway, This Old-School Deli Makes The Best Sandwiches In Illinois
By Linze Rice|Published July 17, 2023
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Linze Rice
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Ope! From the rural cornfields of DeKalb County, Linze is an Illinois native and true Midwestern gal who can make a mean bonfire and whip up a perfect marshmallow salad. Since 2014, her bylines and photography have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago/DNAinfo Chicago, Only in Your State, and more. She has interviewed Dolly Parton, written about beloved diners along historic Route 66, visited the last Rainforest Cafe in the Illinois, and reviewed luxurious English manor-inspired hotels. Whether it's writing about a local gem or world-renowned establishment, Linze brings a heartwarming and historical perspective to each story, using facts, wit, and personal experience to impress upon readers the importance of culture, food, travel, and all things local. Her favorite destinations in Illinois include Starved Rock State Park, Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, the charming small town of Sycamore, and historic Rosehill Cemetery. When she's not writing or photographing, Linze enjoys gardening, spending time with her husband and pets, cooking, baking, and grilling, and relaxing with trashy TV.
With so many incredible foods in Illinois, it’s hard to imagine why we would seek anything else out than what’s already in our backyard. But what if I told you that some of the best New York-style deli sandwiches could actually be found in the Land of Lincoln? In fact, customers say the best old-school deli sandwiches in Illinois are located right off the highway in suburban Lisle, about 30 minutes outside Chicago.
So, do you think these are the best old-school deli sandwiches in Illinois? What’s your favorite order from Shmaltz’s? Is there another deli spot that’s a favorite for you? Tell us in the comments! Start planning your trip by visiting the Schmaltz Delicatessen website and the Schmaltz Delicatessen Facebook page. And while you’re in Lisle, make sure to check out the famed Morton Arboretum just on the other side of the highway!
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