Alpine Food Shop

went here to try italian sub, heard it was one of the best in the city. and it was good, the bread was fresh. i would say that they don’t put very many toppings on for a sub, however. there is a small selection of grocery items as well, and they are basic things like dried pasta. service was fast. the menu is small. overall decent locally owned place that has clearly been around for quite a while.

Ok this sub shop been cranking out subs for decades Friendly appreciative staff clean shop and always busy building their subs Great value and quality fresh meats stop going to subways pot belly jersey mikes and jim johns The only Zonk is the bread!!! Bread is the key to a Mt Rushmore level sub! Alpine bread has the wimp factor Not firm crisp and with structure to hold up under seasoning oil giardiniera etc Not D’amato’s bread like at JP and Dimatos Zonk for Jewel type bread

An amazing family owned Italian sandwich and food shop. They have pasta and everything you could possible need for pasta sauce making. Great staff and atmosphere!

This is one of the best places to get a sub anywhere. On top of that, everyone is friendly and welcoming. Ordered the Alpine and a roast beef sandwich with giardiniera. The giardiniera is fantastic here and I'll be picking up a jar on my next visit. The bread is fresh and has the right amount of chew. The meat and cheese are freshly sliced and the vinegar and oil mix goes perfectly with the lettuce and tomato.

A true corner stone of the community. Been enjoying Alpine for over 5 decades! Consistency!! Same great quality and flavors I remember from my childhood!

Great sandwiches anytime I am in the neighborhood I always have to stop by for their prosciutto sub 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼 the dressing they use is absolutely amazing! Definitely my number 1 place for a sub in Chicago!

Today I went for the 1st time to pick up lunch for me and my mom. She’s always raving about the Alpine! I’ve never received such a warm greeting in my life. It felt genuine. Even while waiting I felt comfortable. I’ll definitely be visiting again. Not to mention my premium sub was delish ❤️

Local favorite, been around for year. Love the community feel with all the High School kids behind the counter. Only knock is would love to see a bit more meat on the sub, I like to add double meat and then I feels like a real sandwich. Outside of that, amazing spot and a weekly visit.

Best subs in the suburbs! Make sure you order ahead to avoid a wait. Best subs in the suburbs! Make sure you order ahead to avoid a wait.

Kind of weak on the meat foe the price of sub ,sorry wont be back,way better options around q Area

5 stars for the Alpine Food Shop. I tried a medium turkey sandwich from this shop and it was really good. I added their hot peppers on it too which gave it some spice. As an FYI the Sandwhiches do NOT come with mayonnaise unless you specifically ask. Also there is no dine in area this is TO GO ONLY. The sandwhich is a decent size and about $7 which is pretty reasonable for eating out today, the sandwhich will fill you up too. I recommend a visit if you're in the area.

Short wait time. Delicious, authentic, Italian subs. Ingredients are always fresh! Alpine never disappoints.

This is a very simple review If you like sandwiches you must eat from Alpine Sorry , short sweet and to the point Enjoy :)

When I say I want a deli sandwich, THIS is what I mean. Wow. I hadn't had a sandwich this good in a long time- it feels so nostalgic in a way. The bread is insanely delicious- I've tried both the alpine and the turkey and would reorder both.

The best sub sandwiches & very fresh. Super friendly service as well. I had turkey with cheddar cheese. I love the oil & seasoning on the sub too. Alpine is also a deli store that you can buy other delicious foods. They cater food too which is how I found out about this wonderful place. I was doing volunteer work & the group ordered mini sandwiches from Alpine.

This little shop does look like much but the Italian sandwiches they create are hard to beat anywhere in the city @alpinefoodshop My favorite is The Alpine add mortadella and HOT giardiniera. Get it the biggest size - people around you will want some. AND call ahead, it makes it easier on everyone.

Classic old school sandwich shop. Great service and fast. Definitely worth a visit.

Decent Italian sub if you're in the area no comparison to D Amatos or conti di savio or bari but it's ok

This was my first time visiting this small grocery store/sandwich assembly line. As soon as I stepped in, I was greeted by several employees simultaneously! Talk about feeling welcome. I had their delicious house sandwich the Alpine with ham, salami, capicollo and provolone cheese and it was delicious! A few of my family members had the Veggie sandwich and they raved about that one as well. They can count me in as a new regular customer.

Going to keep it short and sweet. 5/5 best italian sandwiches. I got the alpine- instead of ham I requested hot soprasatta and hot giardinera. YUM YUM YUM!!

I came here for lunch. There was a long line but it moves very quickly, as they have several workers helping our customers as they're walking in. I ordered their Alpine Sub, which is basically an Italian. It came with your regular lettuce and tomatoes, and ham, salami, capicollo, and provolone cheese. I also add hot giardiniera and oil and spices. The ingredients tasted fresh and went well together. I just was they could have used better breeds. The bread was t as soft as I would have preferred and made it difficult eat since it was hard. Overall it's still better than those chain subs joints, and with a very fair price. I wouldn't mind returning when I'm craving an Italian.

I received a gift card to Alpine Food Shop. A small family owned business with lots of good things inside. Specialty made sandwiches, pasta and other delicious items to enjoy. I can totally vouch and say this place has some good sandwiches. I ordered the ham & cheese and it was delicious. The service was good. The young man behind the counter was very polite and friendly. I will make sure I come back and support this business. The prices are pretty reasonable for the amount of meat you get on your sandwich.

Something has changed here. I think it is the bread. It's not as good. There are alot better sandwiches in the area. Bari and Fontano's...Conti Di Savioa. This used to be the best, but something is different. Still good, just not great.

Best subs around. Food is always on point! Customized to your liking. Fresh bread is the best part Ha Ha

The 9" alpine with double meat, add giardiniera is the best sub in the United States of America. Service is great and I love the old school sub shop atmosphere. The only problem with this place is that it is so hard to decide between going to Alpine or Johnnie's beef. The best beef in the world 2 blocks away from the best sub in the world!!

First time customer at this restaurant. Staff were friendly and offered recommendations. The food was subpar at best. I was recommended the Alpine, there signature sandwich, 6". It seemed pre made, no big deal to me, and my girlfriend ordered a regular turkey and ham sandwich. While eating my sandwich seemed very light on meat: two thin slices of ham, and one slice of the salami and capicollo. My sandwich had a great taste but I was left unfulfilled. Especially with my girlfriend's sandwich having a substantial amount of ham and turkey on her sandwich. Overall, decent taste of food but the quantity of food was a real let down.

This is an old school deli. When you come here, you're glad places like this still exists. My sister and her family have been getting sandwiches here for years and for a good reason. Their sandwiches are consistently great, we always get the Alpine. It comes with provolone, some Ham, salami and capricolla, lettuce, tomatoes and olive oil on some soft hoagie style bread. They have different sizes, a large can feed two adults or an adult and hungry kid! You can get hot/mild gardeniera for extra. Do it! Grab the other Chicago staple, Jays chips. My sister will probably stab your hand with a fork if you get Lays or Doritos (gasp)! If you don't want to wait with the masses, I highly recommend calling in your order. They're phone system is down pat and when you walk in, they'll give you the star treatment. Eat this delicious sandwich and be happy you have this as an option!

I buy the 18 inch Alpine thinking that I'll have lunch and, later, dinner. Well, it's all can do to not eat the entire 18 inches for lunch. It sooo delicious!

I've lived in Chicago land for 15 years, it's still one of the best sandwiches around. I'm glad they take credit cards now, it's convenient. I also like all the other grocery items they sell. It's always busy but you can get in and out pretty quickly. You can also pre order and pick up.

Best subs in the Midwest you don't even have to read any more reviews. Trust me go and eat everything they got family friendly oh, and did I mention that the best subs in Midwest go now

I always love Alpine (though I didn't always like the line!) Freshly made sandwiches on delicious bread, friendly staff and such a cute storefront make this a gem in the area. We've been eating Alpine sandwiches for years! You can use their ideas for sandwiches or you can make your own - but all sandwiches were made with care and are very tasty. Sometimes the line can be long but the staff is efficient and you can always order ahead for pickup.

I have been coming to Alpine for oven ten years. My job use to order from them . I recommend calling your order in. The subs are so fresh and delicious. The bread is soooo soft it darn near melts in your mouth!! The pasta salad is amazing too! The subs and salads are very inexpensive! Great customer service!!!!!!! It's also a small specialty grocery store. I love Alpine. They have a small parking lot and at peak times it can get super crowded!!! I highly recommend them! I can go for a sandwich right now!!!

Wide variety of sandwiches made to order in many different lengths. Staff is very pleasant and friendly. Been eating there for about 50 years.

Went for the first time earlier this week! Ordered their signature sub, which is like an Italian. Very good sandwich- I just wished they had onions! I will be back!

Alpine is one of those places you don't want to share but can't help but recommend to all your friends. Its always great quality. I've brought several different friends here, and they've all ended up loving it. If making a good sandwich was a virtue, the Bonaccorsi's would be saints in my heart. The ingredients are always fresh and service is always prompt (considering the high volume of traffic they get). I've never been disappointed.

Great Italian deli, owned by a great local Oak Park family. Food is always delicious and subs always come out fast. Friendly service, deli ambience, pick up only

I think the prosciutto here is magical because it's one of the best prosciuttos I've had and I've had a lot of charcuterie boards! It is always packed during lunch time so order ahead. The staff is efficient and nice. The sandwiches are amazing. I always get a prosciutto with cheese and oil. I love the addition of frozen items like homemade pasta or sauce.

I mean.... It's Alpine. You can't go wrong getting a sandwich at this place. The regular alpine or the turkey are my go-to's. You can also get homemade italian sausage to cook at home and their potato salad is fantastic.

Often times nothing beats a simple, hearty, but comfortably filling subway sandwich from a small neighborhood, family-owned place. "Alpine Food Shop" specializes made-to-order sandwiches and Italian antipasti. Imported and domestic food and beverages are also available. Hubby and I came over before heading out to the North Avenue Beach on a late Sunday morning. I thought Alpine was cash-only, but major credit cards are now accepted. Some people called in their orders, since a reasonable amount of wait would be expected for food that contains hand-cut meat, cheese, and assembling. A medium-sized (9-inch) sub cost only $6.10, as of 06/19/2017. I didn't know nowadays that "eat fresh" chain charges for the same or similar item, yet I wasn't interested in this comparison because I'm all about supporting the local businesses. By the way, adding mild or hot giardiniera would be an extra $0.90 for the medium sub. DO IT! I asked for the mild, and that really made the entire sandwich very tasty, with the crunchiness from the diced veggies soaked in the oil. I also dipped the bread with the oil to finish up. Sorry I'm a sloppy sub-eater; all components usually don't synchronize into my mouth at the same time. Honestly, I could have saved the other half of 9-inch for the road. Well, it was gone that quickly before I realized what I was doing. A dining area adjacent to the shop was tiny, but I was able to peek at the fresh bread that kept on transporting out of the kitchen. Umm...that really guaranteed the quantity of everything I consumed. I know I can count on "Alpine" for a yummy sub when I hang out in Elmwood Park/Galewood neighborhoods. Street parking is a bit tricky along this portion of north Ave., yet CTA (#72 and #90, 10 to 15-minute walk to the east) and the Pace bus (#318) are also accessible.

Great greeting every time you walk in the door! Always fresh ingredients on their sandwiches. Always busy but they take phone prefers without hesitation. Clearly they know sandwiches. Always happy after a visit to Alpine!!

The best sandwiches in Chicago. PERIOD. I make an hour drive each way for their subs.

I work in Elmwood Park and this is definitely one of the go to places to grab a meal! It is a favorite alot of residents in the area and the place is always packed with loyal customers. My go to sandwich is the Alpine! It is delicious and just a perfect cold cut sub. I typically get it with hot giadiniera and it's wonderful. They offer the sandwich in 6, 9, or 18 inches depending on your appetite! I typically get a 9 inch sub for myself and I am quite full after. They also have other sub options too. The store also is a deli so you can order meats by the pound too. They also have pasta meals in their freezer area too. They also do catering orders too! Place gets packed during lunch time so if you want to get in and out with your food, you can call in advance. Great service and friendly staff working the place. Definitely a must eat place for those looking food in the Elmwood Park area!

I don't live in Chicago anymore, but every time I touch down at o'hare my first call is to place an order for pickup on my way home from Alpine. I've been coming here since I was in high school and it's easily one of the foods I miss most from Chicago. I like their turkey sub (fresh sliced turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, their signature oil) but the Alpine is good too. Pro tip is to order ahead, it's always ready when they say it'll be.

Great gem of a place!!!@ Always quick service and price kept kin check we love this place!

Best Italian sandwiches in America! Growing up around the corner, I have always thought these sandwiches were great. Moving around and having to settle for other places around Illinois , I realized how much of a gem this place truly is. Whether it's a small veggie, a large alpine, or medium turkey sub with fresh mozzarella added on it, it's unbeatable. You get fresh, crunchy lettuce, tomatoes, onions as toppings. The FRESHEST deli meats and CHEESE. All wrapped up in fresh Italian bread. You have to add oil, vinegar and Italian seasonings of course. Although some places around Chicago compete, no one can take Alpines spot as #1 Italian sub shop.

We used to get these subs on the floor of the CME by the hundreds on Friday's and they were always awesome! Stopped by the shop to pick up some old favorites and they did not disappoint. I would suggest the Alpine with Hot Giard.. It's basically an Italian & very good! The Roast Beef with Hot Giard is also a great choice. They have a small grocery area and their pasta salads are out of this world; best I've had! They have a standard rotini salad but you have to try the seashell pasta salad with the mushrooms and peppers in it.. outstanding. Family run joint & prices are cheap! Must try joint

Alpine deli is just amazing and the potions are great This place is well established and been around for years with true Italian deli meats subs that are to die for

I have been coming here for years and it has always been fantastic. The food, the service, the staff are all so great. Best sandwich in Chicagoland!

Like the kids all upbeet food goodeven when i order wrong. Most off all iFelt welcomed

My one- stop shop for fantastic subs and usually more! Freshness counts and this is the place.

They have delicious sandwiches and great salads ! Give them a try ! You will be glad you did !

This is one of those places that you just want to come back to... again and again and then... yep again! It is very good, very affordable and is just a great place. I came here on 12/18/19 to give it a shot and was very happy. Alpine Food Shop is located right off of North Avenue in Elmwood Park and very easy to get to. There is limited street parking, but the surrounding side streets provide ample parking. I really didn't know what to order when I got here, but decided to go with one of their specialties, the Alpine Sub. This seems to be a version of an Italian Sub and it ROCKED. I got the 9 inch and that was plenty, not too full but definitely not hungry at all after. This is a throwback Italian store that also has good sandwiches. Some of the side salads looked really good and I would try one when I come back. Add in some super friendly and prompt employees and you are in business. To sum up Alpine Food Shop in a nutshell, its good!! If you are in the mood for a really good sub, I would absolutely suggest checking this place out.

These are the world's best subs!! Their alpine sandwich is hands down the BEST subs I've ever had! Their turkey and roast beef are a close second. :) oh and their potato salad is good too! The employees here are super friendly. Every time I come here there are so many of them working and everyone is busy doing something. They stay busy! Will be making my super bowl order soon!

Such good italian subs. I usually have Alpine when my family picks some up. It was my first time coming in and ordering and this lady working was so rude to me with a nasty attitude. Ordering a sub shouldn't make someone feel uncomfortable! Why be rude to someone spending $80 at your establishment? A shame because the food is delicious. Just because i'm brown doesn't mean I don't know how to order a submarine sandwich. I wasn't prepared for this interaction; although when it happened I wasn't surprised. If you're a POC I recommend ordering in and picking it up to avoid any micro aggressions. I will be back because the subs are just too good.

In my personal opinion any sub sandwich can be made but the bread is usually the key this place uses a very special bread it's just mix the sandwich to another level I would rather go here then to go to any other sub sandwich it feels like a homemade sandwich

One of my favorite deli places! I would always get prosciutto with mozz cheese and it was always heaven in every bite. The bread is always so fresh and soft, and the sandwiches are pretty filling, unlike many sub places. The place is not open on Mondays, which sucks, so make sure you remember that BEFORE stopping by. Idk how many times I've tried going in a Monday. I used to come here all the time when I attended Dominican, and I've never had one negative thing happen. The workers are very fast, friendly, and efficient.

Limited menu very good authentic.ambiance love how they shout at customers and each other.