Or Graziano's, which will also deliver awesome sandwiches to the Loop.JeffB wrote:Every time I walk into a conference room stocked with utter crap sandwiches from an overpriced Loop lunch place, I kick myself for not ordering Manny's (or Bari, which also delivers).
Vital Information wrote: Top to bottom, Manny's is not the great Jewish deli of our Wexler's/Katz's fantasies, but it is our place, our stalwart, our connection to other times and other places. Let's ensure we save this restaurant.
Cathy2 wrote:Hi,
I heard over the radio last weekend that Jerry Seinfeld was there with Steve Harvey recording a episode of 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.'
Regards,
threadkiller wrote:Vital's post and my response had put Manny's in my mind. I woke up unnaturally early this morning, and the combination of a dreary day and having to be at 87th/Harlem at 9am to get my car serviced meant that the 15 minute detour down the Stevenson to go get Manny's for breakfast was a perfect combination.
It's 7am here, and I'm the only customer. Not one Sheriff's deputy, CPD detective, or otherwise local "long time guy" in the in the joint. Frank's next door has moved to a storefront on Roosevelt.
Meanwhile, the huge (easily double what most places give you) corned beef hash is great and a fantastic value at $5 as a side dish w/o eggs. The toasted onion bagel actually tastes like a bagel as opposed to the Panerasteinkin hunks of shaped Wonder bread found elsewhere. They had free WiFi before most places, and great old four-tops perfect for the laptop and tablet generation. There are 30 parking spaces around back with no meters.
stevez wrote:Saturdays have traditionally been slow at Manny's. It's really more of a weekday spot, when people are at work.
After 75 years in business in Chicago dating to its Maxwell Street roots, big changes are coming to Manny’s Cafeteria and Delicatessen. The restaurant at 1141 S. Jefferson, long a favorite with politicians and downtown workers, is getting a $1 million-plus renovation to be unveiled around Thanksgiving.
jnm123 wrote:If I am reading it right, does that mean that the steam table will be gone?
spinynorman99 wrote:The only "value" purchase at Manny's appears to be the Kool-Aid that the die-hards seem to be drinking. Manny's location is all it has going for it because there's no competition left in the area. Head up North and Manny's is nothing special. Soup is not all that great, the potato pancakes are bland and greasy and the corned beef is just okay.
But it doesn't taste like Manny's. Nothing does.
stevez wrote:jnm123 wrote:If I am reading it right, does that mean that the steam table will be gone?
My take away is that the steam table is being replaced, not eliminated, but you're right. A trip to Manny's to confirm is definitely in order.
Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli will unveil the biggest change in the Chicago landmark eatery's 74-year history when it opens its deli counter on Tuesday. The fourth-generation family business has expanded, taking over the two neighboring businesses to the north. The extra space allows for more baked goods and an expansion of their catering business.