Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Chicagos Best Deli Since 1942 | Hand-Carved Sandwiches & Catering
Manny's Deli has been a cornerstone of Chicago's food scene since 1942, serving authentic Jewish deli sandwiches, fresh bagels, and homestyle comfort food. As a family-owned institution now in its fourth generation, we combine tradition with quality, offering hand-carved corned beef, pastrami, and house-made soups. Our commitment to excellence extends to catering services for events of all sizes, nationwide shipping of signature items, and a welcoming private dining space. With decades of experience, we remain dedicated to delivering legendary flavors and warm hospitality to locals, visitors, and customers nationwide. Services
Sandwiches
Bagels
Catering
Private Events
Nationwide Shipping
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Bakery Items
Deli Meats
Details
- Year established: 1942
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of expertise in traditional Jewish deli cuisine
- Our catering serves Chicago events from office lunches to weddings
- Nationwide shipping delivers Chicago's best sandwiches to any doorstep
- Private dining space combines historic ambiance with custom menus
- Fourth-generation family ownership ensures consistent quality and tradition
Services
Catering
Manny's Deli catering brings Chicago's legendary flavors to your event. We offer customizable menus featuring signature sandwiches, fresh bagels, salads, and house-made sides. Our team handles office lunches, weddings, and large-scale celebrations with professional service and authentic deli quality. Available for on-site and off-site events across Chicago and nationwide through shipping.
Sandwiches
Our hand-carved sandwiches feature premium meats like corned beef, pastrami, and turkey pastrami on house-baked rye. Signature options include the Classic Corned Beef and Reuben with Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. Every sandwich combines traditional recipes with high-quality ingredients, served hot or cold with customizable toppings and sides for a satisfying meal experience.
Private Events
Host gatherings in our historic Chicago deli space designed for celebrations. The private dining area accommodates birthdays, corporate lunches, and family events with custom catering menus. We provide full-service support including setup, service staff, and themed decorations while maintaining our iconic deli atmosphere and award-winning food quality.
Nationwide Shipping
Enjoy Chicago's best deli foods anywhere through our nationwide shipping program. Curated meal kits include corned beef sandwiches, pastrami, brisket, and traditional sides like matzo ball soup. Items ship frozen with insulated packaging to preserve freshness, allowing customers across the U.S. to experience authentic Manny's flavors delivered directly to their doorstep.
Breakfast
Start your day with our full breakfast menu featuring corned beef hash, Nova lox plates, and house-made pancakes. We serve classic egg dishes with customizable sides like challah French toast and potato pancakes. Breakfast options include bagel platters with cream cheese spreads and specialty omelets made with fresh ingredients, available daily until mid-afternoon.
Questions
What catering options does Manny's Deli offer for large events?
We provide full-service catering for groups of 10+ with customizable menus featuring signature sandwiches, salads, bagels, and house-made sides. Options include classic deli trays, hot entrees, and themed packages for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.
How can I order Manny's Deli food outside Chicago?
Order through our nationwide shipping partner Tastes of Chicago to receive hand-carved sandwiches, pastrami, corned beef, and traditional sides delivered frozen to maintain freshness across the United States.
What private event spaces are available at Manny's Deli?
Our Chicago location offers a dedicated private dining room for events up to 50 guests with full catering service. We accommodate birthdays, business meetings, and family celebrations with customizable menus and event planning support.
What are Manny's Deli's most popular menu items?
Signature dishes include the Classic Corned Beef Sandwich, Reuben with house-made sauerkraut, Nova Lox Bagel, and daily hot entrees like beef brisket and short ribs. Our bakery features fresh bagels, rugelach, and mandel bread made daily.
Does Manny's Deli offer online ordering for local pickup?
Yes, we provide convenient online ordering for local customers to purchase sandwiches, bagels, and catering items for pickup at our South Loop location during regular business hours.
