Zeitlin’s Delicatessen serves up top-notch bagels, babkas, and deli classics in a cozy Loop stall, earning raves for their chewiness and charming vibe.
"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
"Zeitlin’s Delicatessen is a full-service restaurant in Chicago that was born out of kitchen experimentation during the COVID pandemic. It received initial support from the DRK $1K Campaign, helping it establish itself and continue serving the community." - Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu
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