Boloney’s Sandwich Shop
114 W Main St, Barrington, IL, 60010
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Address :
114 W Main St
Barrington, IL, 60010 - Phone (847) 381-0645
- Website https://www.boloneys.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Michele B.
Great service, selection and prices. What more could you ask for? Oh yeah they will bring it to your seat in the movies (Catlow) so you can enjoy it while watching the movie. I love this place. The sandwiches are piled high with meats and cheeses-they don't even know how to skimp. A gem that has been here for years and after you eat there you will understand why it is a destination in downtown Barrington.
(5)Dave V.
The inside is a nice quaint place. Nothing fancy and gaudy but nothing dilapidated or run down. The was efficient and polite. I would say the deli style is more new york deli (overstuffed) rather than italian. Everything i tried was delicious and when i ordered they were very helpful in my decision since i had never been there. I am moving so chances are i wont be back, but it sure wont be because the food wasn't good. It's also a great lunch spot to stop in when out for a stroll or something in nice downtown barrington.
(4)D. D.
Are you kidding me?! I don't get it. Just go to Jewel buy a couple bags(about a pound and a half) of the prepackaged generic deli meat slap a piece of bright yellow American cheese in between two pieces of wonder bread and voilà you have yourself a boloney's sandwich! Truly sucks! I mean subway is better than this joint, and subway stinks it literally smells in there.
(1)Mike M.
For most people, half a pound of deli meat is enough for a week's worth of sandwiches. Nope, not here. At Boloney's it's just the right amount for a single sandwich. Boloney's is a tiny sandwich shop in the middle of downtown Barrington. When you walk in, it's a straight shot to the register. They have menus on the wall so you can figure out what you want before you order. There's a handful of tables within the actual place, but during the day you can also head over to the lobby of the Catlow Theater next door and there's additional tables there. The decor of the place is straight out of the 80s/early 90s with the vinyl table covers and creaky chairs. They also have tiny TVs playing music videos from the 80s. Nice touch. Food: Like everyone else has said, the sandwiches here are huge. They literally slice out a pile of each kind of meat and just slap it down in layers between two slices of a kaiser roll. They need to pin toothpicks in them just to keep it upright. A lot of times I can't even get a complete bite of the whole sandwich. I need to eat the top half and bottom half separately. I bet they're used to people not being able to finish their food because they just have a stack of containers you can grab yourself so you can pack up the leftovers. Another unique thing is they have a different type of salad dressing that comes with most of their sandwiches. I never really dipped my sandwiches in French dressing before, but it's actually pretty damn good. I've tried a bunch of their sandwiches and my favorite ones are the beef ones. The Refrigerator - This is the first item that just jumps out at you when looking over the menu because it literally has every type of cold cut in it. At some point the bottom layer of the bread will somehow disappear and you will just be taking bites out of a stack of meat in your hands. Beef Encounter - When I'm not so hungry and don't feel like taking down the fridge, I usually go for their beef sandwich. Half roast beef and half corned beef. Good stuff. Beef and Cheddar - When I'm in the mood for a hot sandwich, this is definitely my go to. The Italian beef is actually really flavorful and I love how they give you a cup of melted cheddar and a cup of au jus on the side so you can just dip every bite. Overall, when I'm in the mood for a deli sandwich during the work week, Boloney's is the place to go in the Barrington area. Come hungry.
(4)Taylor M.
The sandwiches here seem pricey when you first order, but then they are brought out to you and you see this monstrous beast of a sandwich that you can't even fully take a bite out of and it is all worth it. My favorite thing about Boloney's is that they are connected to the Catlow theater and you can bring your sandwich into the theater (or have it brought to you when it is ready) and enjoy it with a movie. A great concept!
(4)Suzanne O.
I guess I just don't get the draw. Yes the sandwiches are huge, but they're really not that good. I tried both the Fonda Pita and Mini Sub, and out of these I'd definitely go with the sub. The meat in the Fonda Pita was abundant, but it was bland and the onion cucumber sauce was way too thick. The Mini Sub was decent, but nothing I couldn't make myself. Just a bunch of cold cuts piled on bread. If you're not a big eater, splitting one sandwich is the way to go. You can eat right in the restaurant, or have it delivered to you in the theater. If you get the sandwich delivered in the theater, I think it might be a little tough to eat- there's no tables so you eat off a tray on your lap...in the dark. The restaurant does start filling up close to show time, so get there a little early to make sure you find a table.
(2)Jeffrey K.
I have been here once and was impressed with the place. A very good sandwich and bowl of soup. I will be back.
(4)Chris R.
Omg.... This place is amazing!!!! Wish we had a place like this in lake Zurich. They load you up with meat. The soups are wonderful. The best part about it is there customer service. The lady that usually takes the orders is a saint.
(5)Lucas C.
The sandwiches are HUUUUUGGGEE as well as the soups and chili. Food- We stopped in here because we were still hungry after "eating" at some crappy place called Near. The dagwood was huge. I split the dagwood into 5 portions and ate a piece for lunch each day. We didn't have the chili but we saw some regular old-timers order it and it was about as tall as i was. Decor- The place is definitely a hole in the wall place, but hole in the walls are usually the pinnacle of culinary deliciousness. The menu is written chalkboard style which i thought was a nice homestyle feature that really piqued the customers interest. Service- Everyone is nice. Can't comment too much on service but the lady at the counter seemed nice.
(5)Chris M.
I am a huge sandwich fan (who isn't?!?). So much so that I tried (and sadly, failed) the Lucky's challenge in Wrigleyville, and lets just say I didn't eat a sandwich for at least a week afterwards :) Anyway, this was the topic of conversation with a coworker of mine who lives in Barrington. He told me that I HAVE to come to Boloneys to see how large the sandwiches are. After checking out some photos of these monstrosities they call sandwiches here, I made the trek to the furthest reaches of Lake Cook Road and beyond to pick up some dinner for my wife and I. I called in my order since I had my daughter with me and didn't want to wait with her. Turns out at 3pm the place is empty so it was great timing. I ordered the Refrigerator because, well, that's just me to order the biggest sandwich they have. Also picked up a Chick n' of the Sea sandwich for the wife. When the woman handed me the bag I was in complete shock at the weight of these two sandwiches. Needless to say, it was a long ride home in the car with two giant sammies in the seat beside me. I'm pretty sure the only time I've complained about too much meat on a sandwich before was at Carnegie Deli in NYC. I mean, come on, it's not even a sandwich as much as it is a heaping pile of meat btw two tiny slices of rye bread. Well here in Barrington, they have adopted the same concept with the Refrigerator. They use french bread so it has more consistency than the rye does at Carnegie, but this sandwich is a Meatapolooza. There must be a pound of meat alone on the fridge, as if my fridge had a 1/4 lb each of roast beef, corned beef, ham and turkey and I made one giant sandwich with it. There's not too many sandwiches that I have a difficult time biting into, but the Refrigerator definitely got the best of me and I had to take it apart after a few bites. Quality meats and cheeses, and a great value at $8.50. My wife loved her egg and tuna salad combo, and she also had to deconstruct the thing in order to eat it. Expect leftovers!!!! I'm looking forward to coming back here with the wife only so we can catch a movie at the theater next door. This seems like such a great concept of having an affordable sandwich restaurant combined with a movie theater. Movies are all 5 bucks and they show films that have not yet been released on DVD....sold.
(5)Mick B.
It's very hard to add something that wasn't covered by other reviewers but I will try. I ordered the "Chick 'n' of the Sea" which is a combination of egg salad and tuna salad, American cheese, mayo, lettuce and very thinly sliced red onion served on whole wheat. The sandwich was super fresh as fresh could be- but in my opinion, the egg salad really "made" the taste of the sandwich a cut above any other sandwich shops that I have been to in the past. It reminded me of the home made egg salad from my youth. When I visit again, I will ask them to substitute Swiss cheese for the American cheese just for a flavor experiment. It's the next day after lunch and I am still in a feel good comfort food mood from my sandwich; it was that good!!! People seated near us were enjoying a "crabmeat salad" sandwich which looked just mouthwateringly delicious and something that I'd definitely like to try in the future. Our sandwiches came with a pickle on the side even though on the menu board it says that a pickle is extra. (correction- it appears sandwiches come with a pickle SPEAR, where as a whole pickle is extra) They feature Coca-Cola products, but offer a choice of fountain or canned sodas... Your choice! Of note is a large city parking lot right across the street which makes it easy to pop in for a nosh. Boloney's also have quite an extensive catering menu (check their web site for details)- I can't imagine how off the hook it would be to have Boloney's cater a business luncheon or special occasion. Now that I think about it- Boloney's catering might be JUST the solution to "what to share" at holiday parties! In summary- this is one of those family run places that I so love to patronize, it has basically everything going for it and if you haven't visited them yet, do yourself a favor and put them on your "to try soon" list.
(5)Elizabeth W.
Do you like ginormous sandwiches? How about old Hollywood head shots? Eating in the lobby of a historic theater? Maybe you are an ex-vegan like me who needs to make up for lost time by eating tons of amazing egg salad sandwiches (but not the kind that has bacon in it, because you still don't eat meat), or you love sandwich shops that make grilled cheese for your kid, even if it isn't on the menu. If any of these apply, or if you're looking for a way to eat cookies next to an Alfonso Iannelli sculpture, you should grab lunch at Baloney's. It's true that the main dining room is cramped, high chairs are hard to find if you don't know where to look, and the interior of the main area is a bit dingy. Still, this is a unique dining spot that's worth your time. Also, the caramel/cheese popcorn is the stuff dreams are made of--seriously, I've had dreams about it. Plus, the staff is super friendly.
(4)Ana W.
Stay away! I ordered a roast beef au jus and cheese sandwich. The person who brought it to me put it in a to-go Styrofoam container when she knew I was eating in. The roast beef was very low grade and the cheese was NACHO CHEESE put on the side of the sandwich!!! Ugh!! Very poor quality good. The place is slightly charming, though it closely teeters on being in desperate need of a renovation. In short, this was a total waste of $ and I'm bummed to have wasted a lunch in such a nice part of IL on a place like this.
(1)Becky L.
What can be said about this place? AMAZING!!! The sandwiches are freaking enormous and the prices are not! You will not be disappointed in anything you have here. I personally get the Big Bird every time and I can get 2-3 meals out of that sandwich alone. One of my favorite places for a sandwich.
(5)Maxine W.
Holy moley. If you're going to the Catlow for a movie and you wanna get fed, stop at Baloney's first. You can either arrive early and dine in, or order "to go" and take it in to the theater with you. The sandwich shop is attached to the theater, and like the Catlow, it is DATED. In the best kind of way though- like "they don't make 'em like this anymore." I ordered a chili dog and boy was I surprised to see my plate. I was expecting a hot dog with a little chili and some cheese and onions. You know, hand held. What I got was definitely fork and knife material. They laid out the bun, then a huge Vienna hot dog, and then smothered it with chili. Like the whole plate was covered. They provided me with a fork, knife, and spoon for this behemoth. And it was delicious! I have to say though that I probably wouldn't order it to take into the theater with me- too messy! Maybe I would get a regular hot dog and a cup of chili and DIY it. My mom had a roast beef sandwich which was delicious, and my dad had the Lily Munster, which I believe had turkey and muenster cheese in a pita. I'm not a fan of what goes in that sandwich, so I didn't try any. The girls who were working that night were super sweet and patient. As a member of the food service industry, I know how frustrating it can be dealing with first timers or indecisive customers during a dinner rush. But they were totally accommodating- answered all of our questions and even got a sample of tuna salad for my mom to try before she made her decision. Prices were really decent for the quality and amount of food we received. I'd prefer a sandwich from here over the typical movie fare of nachos or cold unkosher hot dogs.
(4)Benjamin L.
One of my favorite places. Great food and service every time.
(5)Misty S.
Very charming indeed! The inside of this place is cozy and offers many tables in the small space. This sandwich shop is connected to the Catlow theater and is located in downtown Barrington. You can order the food from here and bring it into the theater if you want to catch a show. The staff here is very friendly and helpful. There's street parking available right outside the shop. REUBENESQUE SANDWICH - THE BEST Rueben sandwich I've ever had. I'm not a big sandwich person, but this is one seriously good sandwich. It's piled high with meat (oh so thinly sliced and delicious corned beef) and topped with saurkraut, Thousand Island dressing and swiss cheese on rye. Although it was a tall sandwich, it was still pretty easy to bite into. Good value for $7.50!
(5)Joe L.
Best sandwiches in town! A must stop if you are in the Barrington area.
(5)Shauna D.
HUGE sandwiches, I crave them when I am nowhere nearby and I crave them when they are not open on Sundays. It's funky inside, not the greatest atmosphere. You can tell they're going for something, like "Country Kitchen" but it just feels stale and dated, kind of like an old woman's house who you check in on to make sure she's still alive. I think they don't want to risk any backlash of nostalgia-crazy customers who aren't accepting of change. Personally I think more people would welcome a little face-lift. Other than that, awesome sandwiches for a good price!
(4)Ralph P.
Service is slow during lunch hour, but the huge sandwiches are worth the wait. If you want a great sandwich, this place is for you, just dont be in a hurry.
(5)Kevin K.
I'd really prefer to like Boloney's more than I do. It's cute, the service is always friendly, efficient and cheerful, the few tables are just right for a cozy little place. And it's tied into the wonderful Catlow theater: you can pick up a sandwich at Boloney's and bring your tray into the theater to enjoy during a show. But do you notice something odd about the reviews? Folks are saying much more about the size of the sandwiches than whether they taste good. Regretfully, I find the sandwiches fairly lackluster. Cold cuts stacked sky-high does not make a sandwich better, just larger. Several things I tried were way too bland, enormous but bland. When I think of truly great sandwiches, the winners are Fausto's (Arlington Hts), Cap'n Nemo's (Winnetka and Chicago), Dario's (Palatine) and Salerno's (Mt Prospect). Boloney's is a great place, but the menu needs some work to get up into that league.
(3)Mike S.
I don't have much new info to add that isn't covered by previous reviews. Great big sandwiches, good friendly service, etc. Sandwiches range from $5 - $7ish. They can feed two unless you're absolutely ravenous. (ya know, depends how my day is going) Its a bit cramped but you can always go next door to Catlow and sit and eat. Shannon (Manager/owner) is always very helpful. They get busy for lunch so you may have to wait a few minutes but I think the most I've ever waited was 10 minutes. You can always call ahead too. I'd love to take one of these sandwiches across the street to Subway and say HERE, THIS is a sandwich! Boloney's is easily 4 times the meat that Subway charges $5 for. Personal favorites: Chicken of the Sea, Lily Muenster.
(5)Sherwin C.
Solid choice if you're in the area. Good portion sizes, good flavor, good prices. Although there's a lot of chain sandwich shops around Chicagoland, it's nice to have a place that serves good old fashioned sandwiches without tons of sauce and seasoning. In particular, I like the San DIego and Fonda Pita sandwiches.
(4)Ross P.
Boloney's is a great local sandwich shop. They use good meat and give very generous portions. Tasty soup too. I do wish it wasn't so cramped, that's why they set up for spillover in the Carlow, aside from that a great, small, independent sandwich shop that's really a big part of the town.
(4)Kate H.
I've never seen sandwiches this huge anywhere else. Boloney's is like church to some people in Barrington. They go once a week, and they have a lot of faith in it. It's been around for so long, I can remember walking to it after school. There are a lot of choices, so have fun with your sandwich! Don't get a boring one!
(4)Katie F.
This is a great sandwich shop! The decor is a little outdated but that's what makes it different. The sandwiches are huge. Tip...if you order a half size sandwich you get less meat, which is still plenty.
(4)Mike M.
A true local treasure. The sandwiches are top notch. My go-to is the hot beef with Swiss which I definitely hold up with any Italian beef. And as a movie lover, I love eating in and trying to name the old movie stars whose pictures are hanging on the walls. The Lily Muenster is also a great sandwich which I'll occasionally alter to. I recommend going with the half sandwich as it's a more-than-satisfactory portion.
(5)David A.
I was visiting family in the area for the day and came across Boloney's. All I can say is outstanding! I ordered the 'Bagel Nosh' for lunch. Roast beef piled as high as the eye can see, lettuce, tomato, and cream cheese served on a fresh bagel (yummy pickle on the side). Almost obscene how much food there was. I"ll need to bring a friend next time to help me finish it. I wound up eating half for lunch and brought the other half to the airport for my flight home and enjoyed it for dinner too. Highly, highly recommend!
(5)Brett F.
An infinite amount of charm smack between two soft slices of rye bread. My love for Boloney's is pretty tremendous. Whether it's the cutesy throwback charm of their Main St digs (yup, they literally reside on Main St), the adorable ladies that work the sammie order counter (whatcanwegetcha, Honey?), their historic allegiance to the adjoining Catlow Theater, or the undeniably delicious - and tremendous - sandwiches, my heart grows even more fond of them the years that go by. Whether you're stopping in for easy breezy takeout, eating-in at the Ma 'n Pa style kitchen tables or taking your sandwich over to mangia on while you watch the latest onscreen flick at The Catlow, Boloney's ain't disappointin'', I guarantee it. Piled super high with the freshest ingredients, there's pretty much nothing that beats my favorite, the Batmanwich! Ham, muenster cheese, tomato, sprouts and Italian dressing on your choice of fresh bread, it's the white to my rice... the ebony to my ivory... the wind beneath my wings. Swoon. Other delights like the Dagwood - ham, turkey, salami, swiss, 1000 island dressing on an onion roll - or the Lily Muenster - turkey, sliced egg, muenster cheese, tomato and lettuce with ranch stuffed in a pita pocket - won't let your sandwich mojo fail you either. If you find yourself in or around B-town, no need to wait for the Batmanwich light to beckon, just go! No boloney, you'll thank me for it.
(5)Melissa K.
All I can say is YUMMM small place but delicious fresh tasting sandwiches I LOVE the San Diego sandwich with the sprouts no one puts sprouts on sandwiches anymore and I love them!!
(5)Rob W.
I'm giving this place a four star rating, but realistically it's 4.5. First visit to Boloney's today, but it won't be my last. I ordered a "Ruebenesque" sandwich. It was after 1:30PM and wasn't too busy - I ordered then went to wash my hands, sat down and was waiting for a while and thinking, "why is it taking quite this long for a rueben sandwich?" Then it came, and I understood why - it was huge. The only place I've seen a larger sandwich is Carnegie Deli in NYC and you pay twice as much there. For $10.17 (including tax) I got a can of soda pop, a bag of chips and a rueben sandwich with a heaping amount of lean corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and just the right amount of 1,000 Island dressing on two perfect slices of marble rye. What a treat - truly a great sandwich shop.
(4)Chris B.
Get the Ruben. When I went to college I used to remember this place and get a craving that was worse that a nic fit on an airplane. Loaded with sourkruat freaking thousand island dressing dripping off the sides, nice warm rye bread and sliced corned beef shimmering in its glory. Thats not enough you say? They throw in a pickle spear.... Take that Debbie downer. Place is kinda dirty if you want to sit down, kinda feels like any Mays kitchen, you know the kinda weird one? But aside from that you can go to Catlow theater and try to remember what row you were in when you kissed that one girl when you were in high school. A nostalgic classic. Go there
(4)Linda R.
Fresh, fresh, fresh. Hands down, the best sandwich I've ever had. Piled high with meat, fresh vegetables -- the turkey comes with sprouts (forgot how good these taste on a Sammy), cucumbers, tomato. And the bread is awesome -- we got the multigrain. Shared a sammy and got a side of soup -- chicken noodle - big, thick noodles. Slurp, yum. Never think about a salad when I'm there, but saw one go by -- huge, topped with lots of meat and toppings. Next time.... Always good service - all made to order, so if you want something different, just ask! And stay for the movie, or eat your sandwich in the theatre! Where else can you do that?
(5)Virl S.
A staple in Barrington. Always the friendliest staff. Variety of sandwiches that can easily feed two people. They definitely don't skimp on the meat. It's nice to see sometimes when I drive by in the morning seeing the fresh bread leaning against the front door.
(5)Michael H.
Ive visited here several times. Here are some comments. Pros: - Food is plentiful and the price is reasonable. May not be the highest quality of meats in the sandwich, but its still good. I find myself eating about half a sandwich and then saving the other half for later, so it is a good value from that perspective. - Location is good. Sign might not be the most noticeable. - Service is very good. Always very friendly. - Decent amount of seating during lunch time. Cons: - Tables tend to be dirty. Inside decor is a little old looking. I usually take my order to go rather than stay. Also, the layout of the tables was crowded and had other customers running into me a few times when I did stay to eat. - I'm assuming the food is not the most healthy for you.
(4)Douglas Z.
Always a cheerful place with very large sandwiches. Awesome to take your food into the attached Catlow movie theater. Highly recommend for a dinner and movie.
(4)Sarah H.
Vintage Hollywood decor, Massive sandwiches on the cheap, Great turkey salad.
(4)Phil B.
Giant, fresh sandwiches served quickly and with a smile. Wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches and a variety of breads. If you're in the mood for a movie, they will bring your meal to you in the attached Catlow theater, which is a nice touch. Don't forget a bag of their homemade cheese popcorn. Awesome.
(5)Howie C.
We drive pass this place every week and never gave it a second thought until we saw it on T.V. (Chicago's Best). I always get a Reuben when I order a sandwich and this place makes a VERY good one. The portion is generous and everything is FRESH! The service is very friendly. My only Gripe is with the popcorn I got next door at the theater that is connected. The popcorn wasn't fresh and it had a peculiar taste like the cooker or butter or something needed cleaning. Couldn't eat the popcorn. We will probably eat here once every 4 - 6 weeks now that we know where the good stuff is.
(4)Erik H.
I've only been here once, and ordered my food to go, so here's my short review: Crazy old lady decor, a mountain of quality corned beef in between two insignificant slices of rye bread, deliciously creamy potato salad, a short wait at lunch and a great location. 4 stars would buy again.
(4)Richard R.
As Kris said in his review, Boloney's is the only place to go in the Barrington area for a HUGE and tasty sandwich. I always get the Reuben. It is so good, I have never even tried any of their other sandwiches.
(5)Jason G.
There are few dinner and a movie dates that are better than grabbing one of Boloney's huge sandwiches and splitting it with my wife while sitting in the old school theater and catching a flick! We usually get the Corned Beef sandwich's with pickle spear. They really load on the meat, so it easily becomes a meal for 2. Time it right on a night when a good movie is playing and eat while you watch...pretty unique night out for the area.
(5)Carol B.
Boloney's is a trip back in time - definitely go for their oversize sandwiches, and ambiance of small town friendliness. It's adjacent to the Catlow Theater. Plan to take half of your sandwich back home for your next meal. Love those rubens too.
(5)Kiera D.
I'm literally obsessed with this place. It is right next to the historic Catlow theatre, a frequent visit of mine, and you are even allowed to bring their messy sandwiches into the movie! HUGE and delicious sandwiches for a very low price. They have pictures of old hollywood movie stars on the walls, play 80s music and have a hoard of cute teapots on display. Very charming and makes me feel like i'm in an 80s movie. :)
(5)Doug M.
The best sandwiches around , try the corned beef or the Lily Munster! We always come here when we take in a movie at The Catlow Theater. I usually get the Lily Munster, which is a huge turkey sandwich with like a whole hard-boiled egg sliced on top. This last time however, I had a terrific corned beef sandwich, which really could feed two people but I saved half for the next days lunch. I posted a photo of half of the sandwich. It was huge. Try this place, even for lunch if you're not seeing a movie. Trust me you'll love it! Forget the chain restaurants and support your local small businesses. Almost forgot, they will bring your sandwich to you in the theater! Where else are you going to find service like that?
(5)Erik J.
I will cry my eyes out if they ever close.
(5)Chris d.
You get what you pay for, and then some! Phenomenal sandwiches. Everything is always fresh, the quality is top notch, and you get a ton of it. The soups are great too. I've liked everything I've tried here. You can't go wrong. There's something for everyone. Roast beef, corned beef, turkey salad, etc. All excellent!! The employees are always friendly and helpful, especially Roberta, the owner. Every visit is a great experience. Boloney's will always have my love and support.
(5)Brule L.
The sandwiches here are amazing. The turkey salad is world famous and is unmatched anywhere. I've had crabmeat salad, egg salad, turkey with 1000 Island dressing, etc. and they match with sandwiches any place else. Roberta takes care of her customers like they are dining in her own home.
(5)Kimberly P.
The best Reuben! The best Bologney sandwich! My husband used to eat here when he was a kid....and they DO still deliver into the beautifully amazing Catlow theatre! A little piece of Americana not to be missed :-) Also.....The Catlow is a low cost NO COMMERCIALS theatre!! P.S. Try the home made caramel cheese popcorn....omg
(5)Christina B.
I was finally able to make it into Boloney's, as I usually go to the Catlow on Sunday's when the shop isn't open. I absolutely loved it!! I felt like it was a trip back in time with the decor. I love the fact that you can order food from Boloney's and bring into the Catlow with you, and also the fact that the food is delicious and reasonably priced. I will definitely be eating here again!
(5)Bill B.
I'll have to admit, I am biased. We do not eat here often, but I have never been disappointed. Their sandwich creations are wonderful, Chili and soups are great and the ingredients are always fresh and flavorful. The service is cheerful and friendly. Definitely a must visit (routinely if possible). Baloney's was voted "Best in the Suburbs for 2011" by WGN-TV in a segment they ran on Dec. 18, 2011.
(5)Chrisa H.
If you didn't know it was there, you might just walk right by Boloney's. My first trip to Boloney's was accidental - I was going to see a movie at the Catlow Theater which is next door / attached to Boloney's and the friend I was with suggested we get a sandwich to split and eat during the movie. Huh? I was intrigued. The dining room sure isn't anything special - a few tables with vinyl tablecloths, and framed headshots of actors covering the walls. There is a very small TV running music videos non-stop but it's not loud and it kept my kids entertained while we waited for our sandwiches. I nearly always order the Lily Muenster - shaved turkey piled sky high with muenster cheese, lettuce and tomato, and harboiled egg in a pita served with ranch dressing. There is no way to eat an entire Boloney's sandwich in one sitting. They are monstrous! And if you're going in to the Catlow to watch the movie, they will deliver it to you on a tray so you can eat while you watch. But I stop there and get a sandwich for dinner on the nights I don't feel like cooking too. If you're there for the movie, don't miss their carmel corn, cheese corn, or the Chicago combo bag too - just the right mix of sweet and tangy and for $3 for a huge tube, you can't go wrong. Where else can you go in the Chicagoland area and get dinner, popcorn, and a movie for less than $20 a person? No where. And there's no reason to look - Boloney's is THE BEST sandwich place in the Northwest suburbs, hands down. Skip the chain stores and head on down to the village of Barrington instead.
(5)Chris S.
Fantastic Reuben sandwich! Bizarre (but not unpleasant) interior - a bit 'dated' but we'd definitely go back.
(4)Lisa M.
Love this place!!! A "half" sandwich is really a full and WAY more than enough. You will not be disappointed.
(5)Shannon S.
My Advice, "Divide and Conquer. Okay 190 North, you sold me. Watching your show got me out of the house and pick up some lunch for the family. I ordered the Dagwood and the Refrigerator. The sandwiches are huge and I now have sandwiches for the next couple of days. If you are looking for a sandwich place in Barrington that isn't the local Shell station or Potbelly's go to Boloney's. If you have some time take in a movie at the Catlow.
(5)Katy W.
I HAVE to review Boloney's because its such a family tradition. I grew up going to this place with my dad after sports games. Their sandwiches are enormous, and absolutely filled with the right stuff: quality meat, fresh produce, dressings. Family favorites include the reuben, the turkey, and my personal favorite which is half tuna and half egg salad. If you love tuna salad, you will love this! They have the best tuna salad! The catlow is next door and usually has the best pick of films playing, so you can always plan on grabbing a sandwich. Plus my family knows the owners, who are really nice! Support family businesses!
(5)Duane L.
No need to even write a full review , if you are in Barrington go here, great classic sandwiches. That is all. :) (try the big bird)
(5)Kris L.
When you are in Barrington and looking for a sandwich there is only one choice, you have to go to Baloney's. Baloney's is attached to the Catlow theater in the center of town and will actually serve you a sandwich in your theater seat. The restaurant itself is a small storefront with ten or so tables with signed pictures from actors and actresses from American film history but you go there for the amazing array and quality of their sandwiches. Sandwiches such as the Herman Muenster, Rubenesque, The Big Bird and the colossal Refrigerator are cult favorites. The sandwiches are all more than generous and you won't go wrong with any of them. I order the Refrigerator and get an extra cup of the French dressing on the side and then turn it into two meals.
(3)Gail C.
Must. not. have. a. heart. attack..... Went here for lunch today. Got a ruben. (world's biggest rueben to date I think). Huge. Excellent. Reasonably priced.
(5)Dina I.
I've been going to Boloney's since I was a wee kid, growing up in South Barrington. BHS is right down the street within walking distance and I cannot tell you how many turkey salad sandwiches I have consumed from this most delicious sandwich shop after school. The egg salad sandwiches are almost as good as the turkey ones...when I am craving Boloney's, I will actually make the 40 minute trek to just eat a sandwich! Of course, I stop at my parents house for some Korean food too ;-)
(5)Rick M.
The best and biggest sandwiches in the world. Bring a friend to share. Egg salad and the Corned beef is TDF! Period!!!!! Reasonably priced.
(5)Jay K.
Huge sandwiches made to order. Good bread, meats and cheeses. Nice little place to sit down and eat. Long lines at lunch. My wife always orders the Ruben. Its very good and she can barely get thru half of it. Great friendly people working there. Street parking, or park in the Jewel a couple doors away.
(5)Alan N.
Excellent sandwiches! The portions are more than generous and with the multi-meat combos it may actually hurt the flavor balance. When you eat that much of that many different meats at one time it all kind of mushes into one meaty flavor which may not be what you want. That being said - all of the ingredients are fresh, good quality and tasty. The more than generous portions make the sandwiches a great value as well as a hearty meal. Definitely worth the 5 stars especially in this culinary wasteland that is the burbs.
(5)Gerry A.
I really struggle on this one because I AM a fan but find the service spotty regardless of how nice the people behind the counter are. It's not a 3 or a 5. I second all the nice compliments on portion sizes and DO think they could offer smaller portions and prices as a choice. Really enjoyable movie memorabilia space and there are always a lot of local papers around to read. Very enjoyable front window for observing who are the worst jerk drivers in Barrington - BMW's ALWAYS win this loser category. My issue is that the stars drop dramatically the closer you get to movie time and they are just not set up for peaks. What you actually get and what you actually ordered and how long it takes are inverse relationships as movie time approaches. I have seen the money handling and food handling suffer also. Why not prepare some turkey salad plates in advance on a Friday/Saturday night, same for the other big sellers? Everything backs up in there from the movie ticket line to the food counter line. STILL I am a fan, and it is nice to be able to take your food into the theater. Pros- reasonable, plentiful, fresh deli with large menu, clean and fast, nice people and we want to support The Catlow. Cons- backs up at movie times, a Subway might be faster and IS cheaper.
(4)Brittany T.
This place is great! I grew up in the surrounding area and attended a few movies at the Catlow (next door), but never stopped in at Boloney's before. What a mistake! The sandwiches are HUGE, the menu is wide and varied, and while it's not a $5 sub, you pay what you get for here. I am looking forward to ordering my sandwich and then having them bring it to me in the theater next time I go - I've seen it done and looks like a great idea! I was sitting in traffic on Main Street in front of the store, wondering about the sandwiches, when I saw a woman walk out of the shop with a BIG bag of sandwiches to-go. I thought "if someone is walking out with that many sandwiches from a small place like that, I have to try it". So happy I did!
(4)Carlos S.
Makes TWO meals! Amazing prices Delicious mouthwatering sandwiches Great service Locally owned I wish there were more places like this open
(5)Greg G.
Flat out awesome, that's all I have to say. I went here on a coworker referal and then saw great reviews from Yelpers. They also were featured in the Daily Herald for having rediculous sized sandwhiches and they weren't kidding. For 7 bucks I got the refridgerator which had ham, turkey, roast beef, cheese, a bunch of other crap, and probably three other animals all cut up. when I picked up the bag to leave I thought they gave me two because of the weight but this was the first sandwich I've ordered that uses multiple toothpicks from each end. No matter how hard I squeezed I couldn't get a full bit into my mouth and it lasted me 2 meals, almost 2 and a half. Simple fresh ingredients, a truck load of them, and cheap prices....that's what I'm talking about.
(5)Tiffany L.
My sister was right when she said that I would crave Baloney's after I went. I'm sitting in Chicago, 45minutes away, and wishing I was in Barrington right now ordering a Veggie on an onion roll w/ french dressing. It's amazing, the quality is fabulous, the prices are very reasonable. Thank goodness I'm going to Barrington on Monday...this place is great, if you haven't been... GO!
(5)Rich W.
My previous review of Baloney's was 4 stars, because I said they gave you too much sandwich for the money. I felt they should have given less sandwich for a bit lower price. The last time we went there, a couple of weeks ago, I ordered the turkey salad sandwich on rye. I asked the very pleasant and obliging preparer if she would make my sandwich with only 2/3 of the filling and warm it in the microwave for about 20 sec to take the refrigerator chill off of the turkey salad. The young lady did just as I requested and charged me a buck less for the sandwich, and it was great! Therefore I have awarded the 5th star. Incidently, I wonder where Baloney's find such nice, pleasant young ladies to prepare their orders. They all seem to be unbelievably pleasant.
(5)Joe B.
I love sandwiches, and thus, I love Boloney's. The sandwiches are huge and tasty, and the prices are more than reasonable. Basically, nothing sounds more enjoyable to me than eating a Boloney's sandwich while watching a movie at the Catlow, because it allows me to multi-task and commit two of the seven deadly sins at the same time; gluttony and sloth. Also, the wait staff is always nice, and did I mention how amazing the sandwiches are?
(4)Bobby L.
I love this place. Best sandwiches i've ever had in my entire life and that is not an exaggeration. I've had the Turkey salad sandwich, the dagwood, and the Herman Munster and none of them have disappointed. Great Chili Mac too. Best part is that you can order your food and grab a seat in the Catlow Theatre (attached to it) and they will bring it to you.
(5)Ali L.
I crave this place. Literally the biggest sandwiches in the northwest suburbs, and always consistent. Same people have been working there for years and are always friendly. And the prices are very reasonable. Hmmm... I want the BIg Bird right now.
(5)Justin G.
I stopped in here with a co-worker. Most sandwiches are around $6.50, for just a sandwich, but they do seem to be good sized from what i can tell. I had their version of a gyro, which has everything a gyro normally has, except regular roast beef is used instead of gyro meat. This is NOT a good idea. It doesn't taste very good. However, the chili mac was awesome and my co-worker had a dagwood that he seemed to enjoy.
(3)Eve A.
Just the best huge sandwiches, "down-home" atmosphere with newspapers and movie posters all over the place, low prices and friendly family-owned service. One of the finest establishments in Barrington. I've been eating here all my life and ain't nothin' to complain about. Even the music, usually hits of the '80s, is good. It's by the Catlow, which I keep meaning to go to, cause I don't want them to go broke. I digress.
(5)nicole h.
I grew up in Barrington pretty much. And for the life of me, I can't see the fascination with Boloney's. It's a classic, that's for sure. It's got an awesome spot, all snuggled up to the Catlow. But the sandwiches...meh. There are gobs and GOBS of meat on their excessively huge sandwiches. Maybe that's what turns me off... I don't know. They're kind of lacking in the vegetarian option department but I gotta give them props for the option to dress up your sandwich with french dressing though. Yum! My husband LOVES this place and so he sways my starrage.
(4)Jim B.
When you walk in and look around your first impression may not be the greatest. But they don't spend their money on expensive dinning room furniture they just give you your moneys worth, How can they afford to pile the corn beef so high on their sandwiches? Great place for lunch.
(4)Liz B.
Seriously, can you go wrong here? They are sanwiches as big as your head! A soup alone here is enough to fill you up. If it seems a little pricey, it's because you are getting a pound of a sandwich-if not more. Everything is good there-EVERYTHING. The atmosphere is cozy and quaint, and there's magazines to thumb through while you wait for your enormous sandwich to be ready. Boloney's, you always have been and always will be an A+ in my book.
(5)Lori N.
We love Baloney's! Affordable, fast and yummy. We love the friendly service and the huge portions. Our fav sandwich is the beef and cheddar. My hubby and I split it - it's huge!
(5)Bon J.
First off, just had salads, so take it what it's worth. Salads were poor, soup was good, free refills on drinks which is nice, and seating area needs a major upgrade. Sandwiches seemed big and looked good, but I'm a bit of a healthy eater which is tough at this place.
(3)Kim B.
Yes, the sandwiches are good and huge. But no one has mentioned the cheese/caramel mix popcorn? Whaaaat? It's awesome! Perfect to snack on while you catch a movie at the Catlow. If you have any room after the sandwich that is.
(4)Amaliya L.
My sister swears by this place. I was ordered by my sister to go to their website, pick out the sandwiches that we wanted to eat, call her on our way there so that she could place the order, and pick them up. As a side note, I'm not much of a sandwich fan. I'm not a big bread person in general, but I did what was told. My sister said that 2 sandwiches were more than enough for my husband, myself and the little one. So I decided on he Refrigerator and the mini sub. The restaurant is located right next to the Catlow Theater. Easy to spot. The interior of the restaurant is quaint, like any small town eat in right out of the 70's with the wooden chairs, fake wood paneling, and wicker baskets. The staff was super nice and friendly, and told me that my order would be right up. Super bonus was finding that they stock the Chicago Reader. Even funnier was seeing a picture of myself on the back cover. No one noticed, and I didn't get any special treatment. Oh well. The server brought me a huge shopping bag full of food! It was heavier than I expected. Arriving at my sister's house, I was stunned to see that the sandwiches were gigantic!! Enough to feed 3 with one! The Refrigerator sandwich was piled high with shaved Roast beef, corned beef, ham, turkey, melted muenster and swiss cheese, thinly sliced tomatoes, shaved lettuce, and came with sides of French dressing and mayonnaise. The mini sub came with ham, turkey, salami, swiss cheese, onion, tomato and lettuce and a side of italian dressing. You have your choice of White, Wheat, Rye, Kaiser Roll, Onion Roll, Bagel or Pita Pocket. They also give you a nice packet of dill pickles...All for under $7.50 each! My sister told me that alot of people will order their sandwiches and eat them in the theater! That is so cool! I was only able to eat 1/4 of my sandwich. It was so huge and yummy. We've been eating them for the last 2 days, and it's still damn good and fresh, not gross and soggy like most leftover sandwiches!
(5)Peggy S.
The best sandwiches I've ever ordered...hands down! This is a quaint place with friendly service, cool music, clever menu and FANTASTIC sandwiches! I highly recommend ordering dinner and catching the flick next door (The Catlow). Talk about the perfect date place!
(5)Tiffany T.
Oversized carnagie deli style sandwiches may seem a little ridiculous when trying to balance on a tray in the adjoining Catlow movie theater (both are owned by the same gang) but they are good. The Chili Mac and homemade soups are good as well.
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