Zeitlin's Delicatessen
Deli · Sheffield Neighbors ·
Bagels, babkas, latkes, and classic deli sandwiches
Bagels, babkas, latkes, and classic deli sandwiches
"Following years of selling bagels at farmers markets and at a stall in the From Here On food hall, the team is opening its first standalone restaurant at 2203 N. Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park — a 2,500-square-foot, “traditional deli with modern touches” that doubles as a production facility with about two-thirds of the space devoted to the kitchen, replacing a commissary and giving them more control over production and quality. Founded in 2019 when Sam Zeitlin began baking bagels at home, the deli leans into New York–style bagels with a dense, chewy bite and expands the menu to include pastrami and corned beef Reubens; sandwiches filled with whitefish, tuna, or egg salad; Jewish staples like smoked salmon; and the return of sweets such as black-and-white cookies and chocolate babka, with “our sandwich game” increasing by about 50 percent. The space keeps the familiar green-and-white palette and offers 30 seats for dine-in, sits next to Pequod’s, and reflects strong community support via a WeFunder “Bagel Bond” that helped finance the buildout, investor names displayed on a column, and menu items created by investors. Hours run 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, with a soft-opening limited menu on October 31 and November 1 ahead of the full grand opening on Tuesday, November 4." - Jeffy Mai
"Zeitlin's Deli has some of our favorite bagels, though we've only been able to get them at farmers markets and From Here On food hall. This summer, they're opening a spot in Lincoln Park with a larger menu featuring their chewy, dense bagels. Zeitlin's will also have new coffee drinks and some seating space." - john ringor, nick allen
"The bagels at this From Here On food stall in the Loop are chewy, dense, and very tasty. You also won’t have to unhinge your jaw to enjoy them, since they’re not behemoths like some New York-style varieties. The bubbly crust gets a bit tough when toasted which can lead to a cream cheese facial, but a little mess is worth it for their smoked salmon sandwich. Get it on an everything bagel with chive cream cheese, and you’ll have the best thing available from Zeitlin’s short breakfast menu." - veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
"A deli that maintains its Fat Tuesday paczki prices despite rising costs. Known for offering a box of six for $25.20." - Ashok Selvam
"Zeitlin’s Delicatessen has a familiar origin story: It began as a virtual operation and then started selling deli classics at farmers markets and pop-ups around the city. Now, they have a permanent stall at the From Here On food hall in the Loop. Their bagels are chewy, dense, and very tasty—you also won’t have to unhinge your jaw to enjoy them, since they’re not behemoths like some New York-style varieties. The bubbly crust gets a bit tough when toasted which can lead to a cream cheese facial, but a little mess is worth it for their smoked salmon sandwich. Get it on an everything bagel with chive cream cheese, and you’ll have the best thing available from Zeitlin’s short breakfast menu." - Veda Kilaru