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(312) 939-2855
1141 S Jefferson St
Chicago,
IL
60607
41.868
-87.6421
Neighborhoods: West Side, University Village / Little Italy
What People Are Saying About Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The corned beef and pastrami palace of the southwest Loop, this cafeteria-style diner also serves breakfast plates of hash: corned beef piled high and scattered with bits of pepper, onion and chunks of potato with two eggs perched on top. Deli dishes abound, including cheese blintzes, potato pancakes, even roast tongue sandwiches, but the towering corned beef sandwich is king. The cook's beef stew overflows with carrots, potatoes and celery.
04/28/08
Such a great deli...
by LaGondolaChicago at Citysearch
I love everything about Manny's, best sandwiches anywhere, love the history as well, just wish they had one up north or in the western suburbs.
- Pros: Great Sandwiches and potato pancakes.
- Cons: Need a location near Ashland and Wellington :)
04/12/08
been going here since I could walk
by acdman at Citysearch
you need to visit this place now...the area is becoming very affluent and I think the days are numbered for Manny's. If you can't decide go for the corned beef. So you don't look stupid, after you get your food they tally up your total, give you a receipt, you eat, enjoy relax and shoot the breeze. When you are done, pay your bill at the cash ONLY register. This is the kind of place Jerry, George and Kramer would regular. Surprisingly enough parking is still easy. Enjoy.
- Pros: old school diner
- Cons: cash only..not cheap
11/30/07
Chicago landmark delivers and delivers and delivers
by james1970 at Citysearch
If you want a taste of old time Chicago, head to Manny's!
Sandwiches, hot plate meals are the order of the day. Get in line and make up your mind quickly as the guys behind the counter are ready to serve. In a good way, you'll get an earful if you don't order the right way!
So, I went with a roast beef sandwich that was so filled with roast beef, and stacked so high on the bread that I literally had to use a knife and fork to eat the sandwich!!! Outside of being embarrassed as I struggled with the mighty sandwich, the flavor is awesome.
Take your sandwich after you pay and you are surrounded by a bunch of either Loop workers out for lunch(it's worth the small drive) or old timers from around the neighborhood sitting shooting the breeze.
There is nothing fancy about this place. You come for the sandwiches, the aura of an old time deli(the place has been around for over 50 years) and the opportunity to take half of that monster sandwich home with you.
If you get a chance, head to Manny's. You won't be disappointed, and you will find your way back quicklly and often. I know I do.
The Details on Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen
What to Drink:
There are fresh-squeezed orange, grapefruit and tomato juices, plus a soda fountain with retro classics like Green River.
Category:
Restaurants, Diners, Catering, Delis And Delicatessens
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
