JB’s Deli

We randomly learned about JB’s during the Andersonville food crawl. The little tasting was so good that we decided that we had to return for an entire sandwich. We were not disappointed. Looks unsuspecting but the Reuben is DELICIOUS.

An authentic jewish deli ??? Not even close. Vienna corned beef, no water bagels, a Reuben dough covered streudel
Not jewish in the least
Tuna looked and tasted like salty cat food.
This is far from a real ny deli and if you know what that means then this isn’t your kind of deli either.

This is the best place in this neighborhood, if not beyond, to get a great bagel with cream cheese. Try the mush mosh (everything) toasted with chive cream cheese. Glad to have found a new go to bagel spot!

$ 17.95 for corned beef on a bagel, a pickle (which comes with the sandwich) and a small bottle of water. Yes you read that right, SEVENTEEN NINETY FIVE. The sandwich was just ok and the employees gave me an attitude. The extra seating area was dirty and had carpet with disgusting stains everywhere. I had high hopes and I am extremely disappointed with this place and their prices.

One of my favorite delis to go to hands down. Great sandwiches and subs, and the most amazing Veggie cream cheese I have ever had the pleasure of eating! The only sad part is that the times listed on here are different than the times they’re open. I’m not sure what their hours of operation are, but you should be solid if you go around noon. I’m not sure if they’re open at consistent hours, but their food is to die for! And the people there have always been very kind to me! Would definitely recommend.

Just had one item that was the knish. Unfortunately, they killed it even worse by putting it in the microwave. The portion was huge but why sacrifice on quality? Have tasted better frozen knishes, from Brooklyn. Shana Tova.

Just received a delivery order from here this morning and was so disgusted by my moldy egg sandwich that I created a Unilocal account to warn the people! I ordered an egg sandwich on a roll and — after eating half of it — when I opened the roll to take off some of the tomato (too mealy), I noticed a greenish gray spot and flipped it over and sure enough — fuzzy mold (see photos!). No excuses for this — especially for an item that I know somebody held in their hands to make the sandwich, noticed the mold, used it anyway, hoping I wouldn’t notice. UNACCEPTABLE. I’m gonna go throw up now.

May every sandwich be as delicious as the lox bagel sandwich I just had from JB’s Deli. May every customer service interaction be as pleasant, helpful, and genuine. I can’t believe I haven’t been to this neighborhood spot before now.
The women behind the counter were so friendly and helpful, even giving me a taste test of presliced and hand carved lox so I would not err. (That hand carved lox is more buttery and melts even more in your mouth.)
Simply put, if you’re in the neighborhood and looking for good food served by good people, go and ask the folks there for help – they will lead you to the right meal!

This place has a lot of classic, Jewish deli staples done in a very authentic, delicious way. They greet you warmly and offer lots of samples. The friendly staff strives for a home atmosphere and by and large they succeed. Their classic reuben is reliable as is the matzo ball soup. I’ll definitely be back.

I had been wanting to try a sandwich from here for a long time, ever since I noticed we had a Jewish deli in the neighborhood. The service was not the best. There were only 2 girls working the counter at lunch on a weekday, so even though I ordered ahead on grubhub, I still had to wait just to pick up carry out.
That being said, the sandwich, a New York Cajun Reuben was gigantic and delicious. The pickle and potato salad were also on point. It’s not the best sandwich in the city, but it might be the best in the area (which is saying something given the fact that Jerry’s is just down the block.)

Loved the matzo bowl soup. The chicken salad is amazing on matzo crackers. I thought the service was great and attentive. I would definitely come back here to try other items on the menu.

Amazing!!! Corned Beef and Pastrami are to die for. Perfect fat to meat ratio. Friendly service as well… I’ll be back for the Lox and bagels :)

This deli is everything is aspires to be: a purveyor of fine Jewish deli treats, a neighborhood hive which hosts old and young, hip and woefully normal (like me!), and an approachable, friendly, unfussy staff. Calorie fest notwithstanding, you must try the lemon bars. Wasn’t a lemon bar girl but now I am.

don’t try ordering from seamless for these jokers. they are constantly out of something on the menu. Then when they call you, to tell you so, they’re rude.

This afternoon our family thoroughly enjoyed the Salad Sampler, a Pastrami on eye, some chicken noodle soup and cinnamon knish. It vey what a scrumptious spread that was! A sweetie named Monica corralled our items, mustering her co-​workers to pitch in and get our order out with all due speed, all the while wearing a beautiful smile!
The cheerful banter she engaged in with me did not slow her down one little bit.
Chatting later (with a gentleman I will assume is J.B. himself), was entertaining, warm and welcoming, as well as informative!
Will we be back?!
Just try and stop us! This place is a real gem — and they deliver farther than one might believe for such a small shop.
(Caveat: watch for the occasional bone in the whitefish salad. Otherwise, savor it’s smoky goodness!)
Oh, and if you even just like cinnamon, the cinnamon-​apple knish will ROCK your tastebuds!

Calling this place an authentic Jewish deli is a joke. I was so disappointed with the quality and taste of the food here, I won’t be back. I came in craving a pastrami sandwich and a potato knish, both of which were subpar. The deli meat and sides looked old and dried up like they had been sitting there for days and the knish was packed full of grease and not much else. Gross.

I know that some people on Unilocal object to the fact that JB’s sells pharmaceuticals, bath products, and deli meat; however, in the words of Ron Swanson, «I do all my shopping at Food and Stuff. It is where I buy all my food, [dramatic pause] and stuff.» I have no problem buying my lavender deodorant, some razor blades, Metropolis coffee, a pound rugelach, a side of lox, and a pastrami sandwich all at the same place from some of the nicest people you will meet on the northside. Just don’t forget to say, «Please and thank you.»

I heard this place has been here a while. Could have fooled me. My impression was that they opened few hours ago and are still figuring out this whole sandwich thing.
Slooooow aaaaaasss service while place was empty. Person waiting on us seemed confused about the mystical varieties of bread that laid in front of her.
24 $ for 2 turkey sandwiches seemed like a lot. But then I picked up the bag. It felt like a bowling ball in a plastic bag. I guess a turkey sandwich means a pound of turkey between 2 crackers. So the flavor of turkey meat was a bit overwhelming. But I finished it, felt ok about it, and was so full that I ate nothing else for the rest of the day.
I can’ t say that it was delicious. But it was filling in a good way, and overall solid. I might give it another shot.
This place is a true 3-​star.

We ordered JB’s for delivery. The food? Exactly what we wanted, it could not have been better.
What did we try? Lots and lots of things!
*The Reuben– I love nothing better than a hot, gooey breaded Reuben sandwich. I’m not a fan of crisp or dry bread, which is good because the sandwich had neither. It was impressive, a mound of corned beef, tons of sauerkraut, hot melted Swiss cheese, and dressing. Exactly what I prefer!
*The coleslaw, or carrot slaw as we were calling it was delicious.
*Two friends had bagels and were thrilled to find that the bagels had sesame seeds on the top and the bottom! Pretty fantastic!
*Hard salami sandwich– I had a bite, I would happily order it.
*Egg Salad Sandwich– tasty.
*Chicken Noodle Soup– wonderful, hits the spot.
*Lemon bars– these babies were exceptional! The four of us split two of these gigantic items, loved the sweet crust and the tart lemon flavor.
It was worth the wait and we will happily order from here again!
I’ve ordered since and have been pleased :)

Definitely disappointed.
Ordered a club, picked out some chips, asked for fruit.
Waited.
Started to pay, got talked out of the chips because «standard ruffles come with the sandwich».
Got home, opened it up to a club sandwich made poorly pounds of turkey, at least an inch and a half of turkey and barely anything else. Way too big to even begin to bite into (had to fork it). No fruit. No chips. Just stale coleslaw. I love sandwiches and I love coleslaw because, to me, its hard to screw either of those things up.
JB’s is a corner shop that prides itself on its sandwiches. It shouldn’t.