Morry’s Deli

I placed a pick up order from here-​thanks Unilocal!A large chicken soup, and since it was here an Italian beef dipped with hot peppers and fries. Pick up was easy with minimal wait. The large soup was definitely that, basically a giant vat of warm, tasty comfort.
The beef was good, have had worse, had better, but it was enough to kill my craving for it during my last visit. The large fries were also that providing me with more than enough to soak up all the beef jus from.
I had no complaints about this place and if I’m back in Chicago again I’ll probably order from there again soon.

My husband and I ordered online for pick-​up. What a waste of money. My husband ordered a triple decker club that contains pastrami and corned beef. It is also supposed to have onions and coleslaw. It had neither onions nor the coleslaw. I ordered the triple Decker club that was supposed to have pastrami, turkey and coleslaw. I asked for them to hold the tomatoes. I am sure you know what happened next. No coleslaw but loaded down with tomatoes. And the side of potato salad that comes with the sandwiches is laughably small. It comes in one of those small plastic containers that I used to make jello shots in. Whatever Morry’s…not going to go back there.

I bet my four-​year old daughter that Morry’s Deli had better sandwich combos than Jimmy John’s. She likes Jimmy John after nursery school. I liked Morry’s after high school in the mid 1980s. She ordered a roast beef combo with no mayo at the latter restaurant. I ordered a roast beef and corned beef combo at the former. I lost.
Despite the fact that the restaurants are on the same side of 55^th Street and are only separated by a street, Metra tracks and an alley, Jimmy John’s was a better experience. My daughter’s request for no mayo was followed there. When I asked for lettuce, but no tomato at Morry’s, the gentleman at the store blurted out «What do you want on your sandwich?» My memory may be failing, but I do not remember that ever happening in 1985. The chips at Morry’s were smaller than at Jimmy John’s. The can of soda was smaller than the fountain drink at Jimmy John’s.
I had to admit to my young daughter that she was right. Morry’s used to be a favorite of my friends during our high school years. Like the hair I had back then, like the disclosure document of a purported commodity trading advisor now well known as a financial advisor, that Morry’s cannot be found anymore.

I go to Morry’s because it’s great to sit down and have coffee here. The staff is very nice, accomodating and friendly. I’ve had the corned beef, the bacon breakfast sandwich and also the chicken breast sandwich. It’s pretty solid fare. They also have pies, muffins, cookies and cakes. I don’t know where they come from. I asked but the gentleman said he didn’t know. I can tell you that the blueberry muffins are good. The service keeps me returning.

Service was friendly, atmosphere was a fun hole-​in-​the-​wall deli, food was good.
Tried the BLT which had I no complaints about, and the «Morry’s Ultimate Reuben», which ended up having eggsalad in it, but it was a nice variation on a classic.
Slightly pricey. This place sells a wide variety of food, from omelets to sandwiches, but there’s not much special here besides a good place to drop by and grab a quick breakfast/​lunch.

I went to Morry’s Deli today and I ordered my regular, hot corn beef sandwich with a small fry. The cook asked if I wanted cheese and I said no. Just plain. I came home and discovered that there was mustard on my sandwich. I then called the deli and explained that I did not want any mustard, however, it could be my fault because I said plain (no cheese) but forgot that mustard was the other topping. The man on the phone said I can come back and they will redo my sandwich.
I went back a few minutes later, got home, and my sandwich had cheese on it. I called the deli back and I stated that I asked for plain and the man on the phone responded by saying that I did say that I wanted cheese on my sandwich. He said that when he confirmed the order back to me over the phone, he asked if I wanted cheese, and I said yes. I never said «yes,» to anything. He never even confirmed the order to me. I do not appreciate being treated as if I was a liar! He went on saying that I called in the order as a carry out. I told him no and that I never called in the order as a carryout. I then reminded him who I was by telling him the color of the shirt I had on. He said that he remembered me because he knows that I come in often. I am a regular at this deli. I live down the street, and I do come in there a few times a month and I order the same thing. He then stated that they don’t make mistakes twice and that there was just a misunderstanding. However, he did make a mistake because he thought I was someone else. He never took responsibility for his actions. He claimed that I said yes to the cheese and that I ordered carry out.
Lastly, he asked if I can come back and he can either give me a new sandwich or my money back. I stated that I wanted my money back and that I will not come back for the third time in a row. I asked if he could write my name on a ticket and then I will be back tomorrow to get my money. He said ok, but bring back the sandwiches. I questioned him about me having to bring back the sandwiches tomorrow to get my money back. He repeated that I have to bring back the sandwiches to get my money back and then added by saying that he will throw away the sandwiches anyway. I am insulted that I would be asked to walk down the street with a bag of old sandwiches in order to get my money back after they messed up my order! Especially after he acknowledged that he knew me. He recognized that I am a regular. Why would I have to bring back sandwiches to prove that I did not eat them or to prove that I am not trying to run a scam after I’ve been there 20 times before!
I am highly offended by how I was treated. This deli is infused with poor customer service and is ran by people who do not put costumers first. I did not appreciate having to deal with bad customer service from a person who did not want to take responsibility for anything, and ultimately insulting me by holding my refund hostage until I return two sandwiches (even on the next day). I am appalled that I would be treated like some scam artist off the streets, when I have clearly been there many times before and I have never had a problem. To make matters worst, I even called back just to ask for the cashiers name and they didn’t even answer the phone. Poor service.

Another pretty good deli for something fast… However, That one corned beef/​unknown meat sandwich wasn’t as good.
But may try some other items next time around.

It’s not a Jewish deli. No matzo ball soup. There’s a brisk lottery business. The Reuben was disappointing. The place is clean and it was edible but barely warmed up, not grilled. Pretty small sandwich for the price.

I would go here every day if I could. The breakfast sandwiches rank toward the top of the list. However, the Italian beef is possibly the most flavorful Italian beef ever! The only reason this place doesn’t get five stars is because it could really use a makeover.

Morry’s reminds me of Lenny Kratiz in that it’s been making hits more than 20 years and has just the right amount of Jewish television producer and African American actress — hold the Mr. Bentley… Archie Bunker and Mr. Jefferson be dammed — a sandwich spot without both stripes would be like a monochrome Rorschach test or set of piano keys.

Came here for 2.5 years when we lived down the block. The sandwiches are amazing and the staff is friendly. They even remembered my usual order! We recently moved, but would definitely make a special trip to stop here on the way back to visit.
My favorites: turkey pastrami with bacon (sky high #6), corned beef and pastrami (sky high #1), bacon cheddar burger. Hot dogs are also good.
Breakfast was not as good as lunch/​dinner options, but they do serve breakfast all day.

I love a good deli. A friend introduced me to this place and I am very grateful. I like to keep it simple so I got a hot corned beef on rye with mustard. Delicious corned beef that melts in your mouth. Staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable. I plan to visit this place quite a bit.

This deli is a gem in Hyde Park. I almost always get the corned beef or pastrami on onion roll. The potato salad and coleslaw are pretty good too. The sandwiches definitely stack up against popular places like Manny’s.

The sandwiches are pretty good, nothing exotic, plain old sandwiches with good quality mets.
The shop indeed looks like the grocery shop of a gas station. The staff is definitely not friendly.
For the price they charge, I got what I expected.

If you are in the area, this little hole in the wall deli spot is a quick spot to grab a pretty decent sandwich. It doesn’t look like the nicest place from the outside or inside décor wise – definitely a spot you want to pick up food to go from – BUT the sandwiches are cheap and pretty filling! Matt J. and I got their ultimate reuben, which sort of sounds like some awesome super hero of a sandwich, and it basically was. Never have I had egg salad with my reuben sandwich before, but now we have, and we like it. Good dressing on here, toasted bread. Pretty much as ultimate as a little tiny deli spot can get I think. We also got a BLT and that BLT was packed with crunchy tasty bacon – just the way it should be. Both sandwiches came with a giant pickle on the side, and getting two diet cokes with it, the total was only $ 17 for two people for lunch. Pretty wallet friendly if you aren’t looking for anything fancy.
And a bonus – the people who work here are pretty friendly too! I just wish the ambiance had a little more going on. There is more focus on the lotto tickets there in the décor and such than about the food I felt, and you definitely have a higher chance of winning with an ultimate reuben there I bet!

Morry’s Deli’s menu website looks better than the deli place itself. It looks like a gas station snack shop with no place to buy gas because it’s on a corner of Cornell Ave by other trendy nice restaurants in that area.
I didn’t care for eating in there but we did because we were hungry enough to sit down and eat our meal. It’s not kid friendly it’s more like adults get their food and go or quickly eat it. They sell chips, good humor ice-​cream, pastry desserts like pies and cookies. They also sell lotto there too.
With that aside we tried two of their club sandwiches
#1 Corned Beef, NY Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, Onion, w/​Dusseldorf Mustard on Rye Bread,
#3 Breast of Turkey, N. Y. Pastrami, Monterey Jack Cheese, Cole Slaw, Lettuce, Tomatoes, w/​Morry’s Special Dressing on Wheat Toast
Both were delicious I love their Pastrami and corn beef but their #3 blew me away with their special sauce, whatever that is it’s good! I would get their deli meat again but I would prefer to get it go at eat it in the comfort of my home or bring it to the Museum of Science and Industry.

I have been coming here for the past 2 years. My personal favorites are the Rueben and the Chicken Breast sandwich. Of course, I have never had a problem with anything. The staff is friendly and I am sure, if I ever had an issue with anything they would take care of it without hesitation.
The food is great, the atmosphere is great and the staff is awesome!
I highly recommend making a visit at this establishment, which has been around more than 25 years.

More dependable than
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Pros:
Anything with pastrami
Burgers, dogs
Lox sandwich
Cons:
Gotta pay for Mayor Daley’s botched parking deal
No Earl Grey
My fave is the Egg McMorry but the taste consistency varies based on who’s cooking. Everything else you can count on.
Morry’s is a great stop on your way to the Museum of Science & Industry or while you’re waiting for First Aid Comics to open. Service is quick, seating is small & simple, satisfaction is high.

Quick stops are fun with redheads, especially the long-​lost-​friend kind. She sits across from you. You smile like it’s 2001 and you’re about to pick up your parents from the Amtrak. She offers to go along, and you misinterpret her intentions, but that’s all right. And yet – and yet.
Tara is a sweet gal. She’s hasn’t aged a year in eleven years, although she looks different, more mature. She was always mature, but when you’re mature and find out what works and what doesn’t work in life, you get less serious – if you’re good at life, that is. And Tara is good at life. So she’s serene, knows what she wants, and can take things in stride. Two hundred years ago, she would have been a nun. That’s how self-​assured she is. And she might have even been a nun now. Or, well, you don’t even know what I mean.
Morry’s Deli is better than you think it will be. The service is good, and the people are friendly. I was shocked they had any kind of non-​egg-​salad veggie offering, but they did. A little too much Styrofoam and a little too little seating space for my tastes, but I was a visitor in Chicago, that fairest of fair cities to visit, and yet – and yet.
I tried to get Esther to rent an apartment down the street. She’d be closer to CTU and the long lectures that she still loves. I don’t think she’ll ever go through with it, but I’m glad I helped her with parking, and I’m glad Tara is still Tara.
Oaken Buckets have their places, as do Morry’s Delis. And yet – and yet.

Decent, but only worth a lunch trip if you live in the neighborhood.
Prices are good, and some of the combo sandwiches are good, but that’s about it.
It’s markedly dingy inside now. Sadly, Morry’s is typical of Hyde Park: greasy spoons, or horribly-​overpriced haute-​cusine.