The Original Nottoli & Son Sausage Shop & Deli

Everything you get here is a little better than anywhere else. The Italian and Classico subs are so delicious! They have many options at the deli counter for hot and cold foods, and I will try them all eventually. The service is amazing, which is a definite part of their success. The patio has a great vibe as well. It is definitely worth the trip, if you are not nearby.

This place is unreal. Only been here twice and I don't know why it took so long to revisit. Everyone's already told how great the food is so I don't need to (they're all correct). This is about the service, the only reason I've seen poor reviews... Old school good customer service is certainly hard to find nowadays, I'm the first to echo that. Yet, I also feel for the folks who work food service, especially when a place has listed a closing time and someone comes in a half hour before, expecting the world. Here's what happened today: Place closes at 4 now, I get there at 3:30 (humble, not expecting much will be left - there's one difference people), they were still full open, one couple ahead of me. I wanted a beef, not knowing if they'd still have any left (they did). The couple ahead of me wasn't from the area and ordered a bunch of food to eat in. To eat in! I would think they'd say no way but Nottoli set a place for them! As in, no rush! That's above and beyond in my book. I got my sandwich to go (best beef I've ever had, and will be back weekly to try everything, if the paycheck allows) and these folks were just sitting down. This place is one of the best I've ever been to (in the country!)! Every employee I've ever encountered has been nothing but polite and professional; again, way above and beyond! ***Added to review, as I forgot to mention - the owners/operators respond to the reviews, all of them, INCLUDING the bad. Absolute professionalism, hands down, one of, if not the BEST businesses (food related or not) left in the country! Above and beyond! They actually CARE! All businesses could learn a thing or two from here!

You want things Italian? This is THE place to go. Sausage, deli, pasta sauces and many other items. Open only Wednesday thru Saturday 9-4. Seems it's always busy. And that's good for them. Their original store was around the corner from our house on Chicago's west side. 70+ years in business. Drive, walk or run. Just get there!