Bari Foods
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (312) 666-0730
- Cross Street:
- North May Street
- Directions:
- El: Blue Line to Grand; bus: 65 to May
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 8am-6:30pm, Sun 8am-1pm
Message from Bari Foods
Bari--your full-service butcher and sub sandwich headquarters
- Full-service butcher
- Fresh, tasty subs
- Loop delivery
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Editorial Review for Bari Foods – by Colin Murphy
The Scene
This little River West market comprises three narrow, packed aisles, all leading to the busy butcher and deli counters in back. A single manual cash register sits opposite a small fresh produce section near the entrance, and refrigerators line one wall. The clientele is a mix of long-time neighborhood folks and the condo-dwellers currently gentrifying the area.
The Food
There's an extensive, well-priced selection of olive oil, pasta, sauces, and other Italian and Mediterranean imports. In dairy, grocery, and
sundries they cover all the bases, though the selection is cramped by space limitations. The deli does a thriving sub trade, employing a small army of sandwich-makers at lunchtime; imported sausage, cheeses, and olives round out the deli case. The diminutive butcher counter houses a full selection of meat and poultry with great prices. Tasty Italian beef and sausage, veggies giardiniera, tomato sauce, and white beans and escarole are all made fresh in-house.
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Insider Tips
Order AheadYou can't go wrong with the Italian sub, made with imported meats and cheeses and dressed with homemade spicy giardiniera. Waltz past long lunchtime lines at the deli counter by calling ahead with your order.
Meat You Don't Meet EverydayThe guys at the butcher counter really know their stuff, and are happy to prepare large or unusual cuts to order. Around holidays, you should allow several days when ordering big roasts.
What to EatHungry? Try the "Family Recipe Meatball Sandwich."
User Reviews for Bari Foods
07/07/2008 Posted by HeyNowLDT
I am lucky enough to live across the street from Bari. That explains why I eat it on average of three times a week. I love their Italian subs, but I also like getting the meat from their butcher shop. The bread is from D'Amato's Bakery located right next door. The guys behind the counter are experts at making the sandwiches and butchering your favorite cuts of meat. The hot giardinara is what completes the Italian sub, but you won't be disappointed with the meatball or sausage sandwiches, either. Bari has some of the best sausages in Chicago. I prefer the Barese sausage to the classical Italian sausage. The Barese is made with garlic, herbs, and sheep's casing, while the Italian has fennel and pig casing. I recommend calling ahead with your order, or you could face a long (possible half hour) wait. Bari is one of the true gem's of Chicago.
Pros: Value, Service
Cons: Parking, Long Lines
06/14/2008 Posted by radiohead801
The subs are great and made right in front of you. The bread, meat, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes are always fresh. My favorite is the italian followed closely by the corned beef sub.
Pros: Great sandwiches
Cons: The store hours could be longer
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