Once Upon A Deli is a welcoming sandwich shop in Northbrook, IL, where quality ingredients, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere come together to create a dependable spot for everyday dining.
Whether you’re stopping in for a quick lunch, grabbing a solo meal, or looking for a casual place to enjoy comforting food, this local favorite is built to make every visit easy and satisfying.
With a strong reputation supported by a 4.50 out of 5 rating from 78 reviews, Once Upon A Deli has earned the trust of customers who value fresh, flavorful options and a consistently pleasant experience.
This deli is designed to fit the pace of modern life without sacrificing quality. Guests can enjoy convenient delivery or takeaway, making it simple to enjoy a great meal at work, at home, or wherever the day takes them.
The menu offers something for a wide range of tastes, from coffee and quick bites to comfort food and healthier choices, giving customers the flexibility to choose exactly what suits their appetite.
It’s also a popular choice for lunch, catering, dessert, and table service, making it just as suitable for a relaxed midday meal as it is for gatherings that call for reliable, crowd-pleasing food.
Convenience and accessibility are part of what makes Once Upon A Deli especially appealing. The location includes wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, helping ensure that more guests can visit with ease and confidence. Reservations are accepted, and payment is simple with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Located at 2774 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062, this local sandwich shop combines warmth, practicality, and quality in a way that keeps customers coming back for more. For anyone seeking a dependable deli experience with great food and thoughtful service, Once Upon A Deli is a standout choice.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Hear from our valued guests
Love this place!!!! Always go when I'm in the neighborhood. I always make it a point to go. I now live 50 miles away. I bring a cooler in the summer months so I can stock up on my Nova Scotia lox, chopped liver, tuna fish and potato latkes.
Very good place to go, buy bagels. Sandwiches employees are very nice.
A little bit of NYC in the north burbs. Absolutely delicious hot pastrami sandwich that is big enough to split. I can't sing this sandwich's praises enough. Nice side of potato salad or Cole slaw comes with your sandwich. Uber friendly staff and a small seating area.
Always welcoming and very informative. When I have troubles deciding, Javi always recommends the best options on the menu. Always a joy coming back and seeing everyone there! All in all it's a great deli!!! He's a wonderful guy! Everyone there has my heart!
I picked up a beautiful fish tray today. Have you had them on the tray was delicious. It was a ton of food, and all of the salads bagels and everything we got from there was perfect. I know where I’m going in the future whenever I want to host a brunch!
So so so impressed by this deli! Went for lunch one day since it's near my work and I got the corn beef sandwich. I got it New York style and there was so much meat. Very lean too which was an added bonus. Everything was fresh and it didn't take them long to make it. Maybe ten mins tops. Would definitely recommend and go back!
this place is phenomenal. I went into try a sandwich and I asked them to make me something of their choosing. I received a pastrami and corned beef cold sandwich on a hot onion bagel and it was absolutely exceptional. I will continue to come back for meats and bagels from this amazing establishment.
I really enjoy the NY Lean corned beef sandwich. They pike the meat on high. Their soup are very good as well. I especially like the chicken wild rice, and you can’t forget the bagels.
I’ve been a happy customer coming here for many years and never had anything I didn’t enjoy. The food here has always been served fresh and delicious! I particularly would recommend their soft bagels and many cream cheeses as well as the Matzo Ball Soup (pictured) and the Gourmet Everything Flatbread Matzos. The Mish Mosh soup is also delicious! My go-to for authentic Jewish cuisine! They’ve earned my highest recommendation and so glad they survived the pandemic.
Another "Once Upon" spots and first time at this one! Pictured here are their bagels for the day, and their Corned Beef Sandwich (on Rye Bread with mustard, and a pickle slice). Generous amount of Corned Beef as well as mustard. Not pictured here, but also grabbed a couple of whole tomatillos. Both pickles and tomatillos are seasoned perfectly. Steady flow of customers (regulars and first-timers) coming in and out. Friendly service here like other locations. A "Once Upon a Grill" is also in the same plaza.
Common questions about Once Upon A Deli
Once Upon A Deli is located at 2774 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062, United States, Northbrook, IL, United States.
You can reach Once Upon A Deli by calling +1 847-564-1411.
Once Upon A Deli has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 78 customer reviews.
Once Upon A Deli features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Once Upon A Deli features the following service options: Delivery, Takeaway.
Once Upon A Deli features the following popular for: Lunch, Solo dining.
Once Upon A Deli features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite.
Once Upon A Deli features the following dining options: Lunch, Catering, Dessert, Table service.
Once Upon A Deli features the following atmosphere: Casual.
Once Upon A Deli features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Once Upon A Deli features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Once Upon A Deli features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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