Tony’s Italian Deli & Subs

Amazing subs! Great prices. Great selection of spices. Excellent prepared foods. Friendly service. I love this place!

Most people would be intimidated by 15″ but I could not wait to get my mouth on it and take it all!
Ok, sickos, I am talking about a sub sandwich here.
In all seriousness, a 15″ sub sandwich is literally the most ridiculous thing ever. I honestly felt like I was carrying a karate bo staff out of this shop, ready to defend myself against any attackers who may wanna get their hands on my goods.
But one bite into my colossal creation and I was hooked. Fresh tomatoes and basil, soft, fresh mozzarella, and the bread… the bread was soft, spongy, slightly crusty, and didn’t cut the roof of my mouth.
For $ 6.99, this is a S-​T-​E-​A-​L.
And the store. They have an awesome assortment of prepared foods — one of their monster-​sized calzones is on my list next! Fair warning — it’s a bit claustrophobic. Small aisles filled with packaged foods and oils and all sorts of Italian cuisines. I had several close calls with people and had to use ever spin move in the book to get to the register. Proceed with caution, have a plan, and go.
I don’t know why you would pay the same or more at some corporate sub shop when you can nom on something twice as tasty AND support a family business.
Be cool, kids, and go to Tony’s.

Fabulous and consistent! Great customer service! Every time I visit, I enjoy the genuine conversation with the family! Just catered another event from them yesterday! Food was fabulous, as always!

been here once and had the meatball sandwich was very impressed it tasted great and was generous also service was very good I will definitely be back here in the future

There’s two blondes that work in the deli and two guys. If you want a great sub don’t let the shorter blonde make your sandwich because it never tastes good and she never puts enough dressing on even if you ask for extra dressing. Have one of the guys make it and it will taste great.
Don’t be surprised if you get a bad attitude from her either because she thinks her shit don’t stink because it’s a family owned business.
If she’s not happy then I think she should go out and get a real job and stop hiding behind the family. Then again she probably would be fired within a week or less.
When the business is handed down to her I bet she runs it to the ground and no more Tony’s all because of her…
I rather go out of my way and go to Nottoli & Sons on Belmont where the subs are 100 times better on fresh SOFT Bread not hard stale bread like Tony’s.

I feel so lucky to have an Italian gem like Tony’s right around the block from my house. The staff is friendly, personable and the food is outstanding!

Seriously, could not have found a better place in Chicago to get all my Italian good needs and amazing subs! This is a true, authentic Italian grocery store and deli. Has a lot of good items that you can only find in Italy. Bonus is I live within walking distance. Do not miss out on this gem!

These are not your Subway sandwiches, these are delicious, tasty sandwiches. You can taste the deli meat! All the other food there is great. I love their watermelon Italian ice, it’s so sweet and creamy. It’s worth the wait on weekends and now I need to go get one.

This place has anything and everything italian there huge 15 inch subs are a great bargain 5.99 cheaper then fastfood i ordered 3 different subs italian vegi and cheese and the American all delicious and loaded and very fresh and filling also bought there tortellini and gnocchi and there homade sauce and all made fresh and equally mmmmm good me and my family loved it hands down

Awesome family run Italian deli. Not just subs but a full deli and Italian grocery store. When I travel I’m always looking for local flavor and this place fits the bill.

A friend recommended me for their deli trays. I had a horrible encounter with the staff when I called to place an order. She was not polite and very rude. The sandwiches were nothing special. I don’t think I will be visiting again.
UPDATE ON OCTOBER 9, 2015:
Thank you, Maria D. for responding to my review. If there is anything you can do, perhaps you can meet with your staff and make them aware the situation. I hope there will not be another «bad day» for anyone.

Clearly Tony’s is family owned. It’s truly a hidden gem! I love grabbing a quick, cheap, fresh deli sub from here – never disappointed. I love the canned tomatoes and cheese imported from Italy. My only gripe is when I was looking for lady fingers for my tiramisu, the packages they had in stock were much too large for what I was in search of.

If you’re looking for a true authentic deli sandwich, this is the place to stop. They also have a wide variety Italian drinks, olive oil, pasta and more.
Their homemade sausage is delicious, which you can buy per pound.
Just stop by and enjoy their food. You will not be disappointed.
This is a family owned businesses, which has been around for years. And if anyone has been around for that long. They obviously know what they are doing.
I can tell you one thing., if I am ever around this area, you can guarantee that I will be stopping in for one of their super subs, and the homemade cannoli.

Used his bare fingers… Good value for a gigantic 15″ sub… But the gentleman who worked the deli was cleaning as I came in 25 minutes before closing (closes at 6pm). Saw him use his fingers to make my sandwich. Really would have been nice if he used plastic gloves, since he used his hands to get the tomatoes, ham, and lettus etc. This really turned me off. Cheap labor (from south of the border) doesn’t have to be bad. Maybe it’s lack of training. Or maybe it’s just me acting/​feeling weird about this man using his fingers to put the wet ham and tomatoes on my sandwich…
Low price, low quality. Was expecting more like Ernesto’s (next to Gumba Joe’s).

One of my favorite places to grab something to eat.
They have a bunch of sandwiches to choose from that are all excellent. The family and workers are all nice and welcoming.
Make sure you check the hours before heading over.

I really like Tony’s. I was home for a week recovering from surgery and walked here three times for a sub for lunch! Mostly the italian with hot peppers. The first time i ordered a King but they gave a Super — 15 inches of sandwich! Of course I ate it all like the dirty slut that I am.
The people are really friendly — I feel like I could go in and ask for anything and they would try to help me.
Treat yourself. Stop by Tony’s some time.

Oh, Tony’s you know the way to my heart: stacked meats and cheeses! I really enjoy coming to this lovingly ran family business. My husband and I love coming here and getting these delicious deli sandwiches. Our favorite sub is the sliced Turkey breast. I mean there isnt anything super out of the ordinary on it. Lots of turkey, tomato, lettuce, mayo. There is something about that bread and quality of their products that make this sandwich so delicious.
They also serve ready to eat foods like calzones (another one of our favorites), pasta salads, fresh made pasta dishes and sauces, etc.
A sweet family owned and operated place serving quality food to its patrons. The consistency in the quality of their food and superior service makes them second to none. Just make sure not to come by on Mondays, they are closed. You don’t know how many times my husband and I have done that. D’oh! Street parking is plentiful.

I’ve been here more than once because my job is nearby. I love their sub sandwiches because they are fresh and flavorful. I we to Tony’s at 10 AM in the morning to have a very early lunch, and I decided to try the Capresi sandwich because it sounded very fresh. They had another vegetarian option too, in case anyone wanted to try that. The mozzarella was amazing– so simple. Also, that vinaigrette added the perfect tang to my sandwich. I felt really healthy after I ate that sandwich. I ordered a 15″, which is their largest size and I honestly could have eaten the whole thing. It was that light.
The place is a deli store, so they sell breads, cheeses, meats. When I went in the morning, there was already a handful of people buying things. They have some good looking things. I also like their soda options. I got some Pellingrino to go with my sandwich, which is exactly the refreshment I need. There is a minimum before you can use your credit card. I would suggest bringing cash if all you’re buying is a sub.

This is a great little store. Don’t let the size fool you. They have all the fixings for a great Italian dinner. In the deli, they make sandwiches, and also have hot items, like pizza and pasta dishes. I went with an Italian sub, cheese and spinach pizza slice, pasta salad (I will not pass an opportunity to have pasta salad!) and cannoli. The food was good, the prices were very reasonable and the people working here were really friendly! It’s definitely worth checking out.

I went in hoping they had the egg and pepper available but they did not which was a bummer but I ended up ordering a super Italian sub which was really good. The staff was helpful with me looking around and asking if I needed anything. If you want a authentic Italian sub this is the place for you. I will be returning again to try some of the homemade Italian specialties.