Outstanding... Corned beef... More than a bargin for your money...Pass on the wings
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Ericka L.
One of the best corned beef sandwiches ever. I've eaten here so many times I cant even count and there is a reason why! The portions of tender buttery corned beef that they fit on those 2 wee pieces of rye bread look impossible and you end up with more meat on your plate than your sandwich...but it is absolutely delicious. Get that with a side of fries or plain potato chips and you're in business. This location has odd hours (like not open on Sundays sometimes) which I can never remember and I end up getting myself all worked up for a sandwich and cant get one because they aren't open! That's a small mishap tho because I usually get one on a Friday or Saturday so I'm good. Also, this isn't a joint that you sit down and dine. These folks are packed in there in line (sometimes out the door) and they are on a mission: to get their sandwiches and be out. That's what you should do too. You can get a 9 oz corned beef sandwich for $6.99. Give them a try. You'll be pleased...I JUST was... :-)
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Loretta P.
The corned beef here is great! The staff, prices, and environment: not so much. Despite all of the other minuses, the corned beef is delicious, perfectly shaved, and tender, so I will likely still saunter in here from time to time, as the spirit moves me.
(3)
R'Mel C.
This place used to have a lot more resturants. If your hungry and only have $10.00 , this should hit the spot.
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Chris K.
I couldn't agree with La Tonya G. more. I don't get back to Chicago but once or twice a year now. AP Deli has always been my "Go To" corned beef joint, but the quality here has gone down slightly and the sandwiches only have half the meat they used to with a 2 dollar increase in price. Grrrr.
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La Tonya G.
Let me say that I remember when you could come here and make two sandwiches from one or have one heck of a gut buster sandwich that most of the time I couldn't finish in one sitting!!! The reason I'm giving AP Deli 2 stars isn't because the corn beef on rye isn't still good but because the sandwich didn't have enough meat on it to be considered a real sandwich for one. Now, I know the economy is changing and many places have had to make cut backs but if I knew my sandwich wasn't going to be even half of what I remembered I wouldn't have wasted my time in stopping by and purchasing this mediocre version of what the sandwich use to be. I do need to add the staff was great the place was fairly clean and didn't have people just standing outside of the restaurant!! Unfortunately, I won't be back!!!
(2)
Tom W.
All good things usually come to an end. For most of its existence, AP deli enjoyed a cult like following, present company included. I stopped in to pick up a pound of corn beef. I guess when your product is elevated to rock star status, you no longer feel the need to ensure your customers feel appreciated. The place was empty when I arrived, I ordered a cheese burger with my beef. When I observed the young lady casually tossing ten fries in the deep frier, I asked if that was my order. I informed her the fries looked a little light. She replied you get a small order with the burger. I asked her how could she ensure it was a small order since she arbitrarily pick up some fries and tossed them in the basket. She refused to add more. From that point forward, the older lady working with her watched me with reckless abandonment. I don't know why, they were working behind a locked door and plexiglass. When I arrived at the house, I was very disappointed. The corned beef was very lean, but dry and lacking flavor. Usually the container is greasy from cooking process that gives the meat its unmistakable legendary flavor. I have purchased fatty meat, been given less than a pound of meat, but never given flavorless dry meat. The reason customers continue to patronize this place,regardless of the extremely exorbitant prices, is the unique flavor of the meat. High prices, less than stellar customer service, and unremarkable meat removes AP from the bucket list. No longer worth the trip.
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Jason J.
They raise prices and skimp on the meat.
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Sharina R.
I got the regular sized corned beef sandwich and wasn't all that impressed. The sandwich was the same size of a sandwich you would make at home only this one is like $6? Ridiculous. It was indeed good, but it wasn't big enough. I will still hungry after I ate it.
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Maiesha B.
I've walked by this place a million times. Who knew what I was passing up. I got the Jr beef on rye. The woman who took my order was pleasant. It was $9 (pricey) but delicious. I had more than enough meat to make a second sandwich (that I took to work the next day, don't judge me). I'll definitely be back for a fresh yummy sandwich again.
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Cerene P.
Best corned beef in Chicago!!!! This place is on point when it comes to corned beef sandwiches. The price is reasonable and the portions are enough to make 2 extra sandwiches. Nothing like hot corned beef on rye with mustard!!! Last time i visited they only took cash, which was annoying. But no worries, the food is so good that you will go get money and come back.
(4)
Steven G.
The food is good the service isn't . I waited 15 min for 2 hot dogs, watched them make 3 corned beef sandwiches. never knew there could be 4 employees huddled in the back and I had to wait that long . But they were good.
(3)
Delilah B.
Great corned beef sandwiches. I just wish they were a little more affordable.
(4)
Aaron S.
The BEST corned beef sandwich i've ever had !
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Diane L.
Ericka, (my daughter in Chicago) told yelpers that this is the best corned beef sandwich ever and it is the best in the Chicago Land. The portions OMG! you can actually split this sandwich with someone but you really don't want to because you will want to savor every bite with a crunch of the pickle and chips! AP Deli come on down to the Dirty South I need you!
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Colonel M.
Outstanding... Corned beef... More than a bargin for your money...Pass on the wings
(4)Ericka L.
One of the best corned beef sandwiches ever. I've eaten here so many times I cant even count and there is a reason why! The portions of tender buttery corned beef that they fit on those 2 wee pieces of rye bread look impossible and you end up with more meat on your plate than your sandwich...but it is absolutely delicious. Get that with a side of fries or plain potato chips and you're in business. This location has odd hours (like not open on Sundays sometimes) which I can never remember and I end up getting myself all worked up for a sandwich and cant get one because they aren't open! That's a small mishap tho because I usually get one on a Friday or Saturday so I'm good. Also, this isn't a joint that you sit down and dine. These folks are packed in there in line (sometimes out the door) and they are on a mission: to get their sandwiches and be out. That's what you should do too. You can get a 9 oz corned beef sandwich for $6.99. Give them a try. You'll be pleased...I JUST was... :-)
(5)Loretta P.
The corned beef here is great! The staff, prices, and environment: not so much. Despite all of the other minuses, the corned beef is delicious, perfectly shaved, and tender, so I will likely still saunter in here from time to time, as the spirit moves me.
(3)R'Mel C.
This place used to have a lot more resturants. If your hungry and only have $10.00 , this should hit the spot.
(4)Chris K.
I couldn't agree with La Tonya G. more. I don't get back to Chicago but once or twice a year now. AP Deli has always been my "Go To" corned beef joint, but the quality here has gone down slightly and the sandwiches only have half the meat they used to with a 2 dollar increase in price. Grrrr.
(3)La Tonya G.
Let me say that I remember when you could come here and make two sandwiches from one or have one heck of a gut buster sandwich that most of the time I couldn't finish in one sitting!!! The reason I'm giving AP Deli 2 stars isn't because the corn beef on rye isn't still good but because the sandwich didn't have enough meat on it to be considered a real sandwich for one. Now, I know the economy is changing and many places have had to make cut backs but if I knew my sandwich wasn't going to be even half of what I remembered I wouldn't have wasted my time in stopping by and purchasing this mediocre version of what the sandwich use to be. I do need to add the staff was great the place was fairly clean and didn't have people just standing outside of the restaurant!! Unfortunately, I won't be back!!!
(2)Tom W.
All good things usually come to an end. For most of its existence, AP deli enjoyed a cult like following, present company included. I stopped in to pick up a pound of corn beef. I guess when your product is elevated to rock star status, you no longer feel the need to ensure your customers feel appreciated. The place was empty when I arrived, I ordered a cheese burger with my beef. When I observed the young lady casually tossing ten fries in the deep frier, I asked if that was my order. I informed her the fries looked a little light. She replied you get a small order with the burger. I asked her how could she ensure it was a small order since she arbitrarily pick up some fries and tossed them in the basket. She refused to add more. From that point forward, the older lady working with her watched me with reckless abandonment. I don't know why, they were working behind a locked door and plexiglass. When I arrived at the house, I was very disappointed. The corned beef was very lean, but dry and lacking flavor. Usually the container is greasy from cooking process that gives the meat its unmistakable legendary flavor. I have purchased fatty meat, been given less than a pound of meat, but never given flavorless dry meat. The reason customers continue to patronize this place,regardless of the extremely exorbitant prices, is the unique flavor of the meat. High prices, less than stellar customer service, and unremarkable meat removes AP from the bucket list. No longer worth the trip.
(1)Jason J.
They raise prices and skimp on the meat.
(1)Sharina R.
I got the regular sized corned beef sandwich and wasn't all that impressed. The sandwich was the same size of a sandwich you would make at home only this one is like $6? Ridiculous. It was indeed good, but it wasn't big enough. I will still hungry after I ate it.
(2)Maiesha B.
I've walked by this place a million times. Who knew what I was passing up. I got the Jr beef on rye. The woman who took my order was pleasant. It was $9 (pricey) but delicious. I had more than enough meat to make a second sandwich (that I took to work the next day, don't judge me). I'll definitely be back for a fresh yummy sandwich again.
(4)Cerene P.
Best corned beef in Chicago!!!! This place is on point when it comes to corned beef sandwiches. The price is reasonable and the portions are enough to make 2 extra sandwiches. Nothing like hot corned beef on rye with mustard!!! Last time i visited they only took cash, which was annoying. But no worries, the food is so good that you will go get money and come back.
(4)Steven G.
The food is good the service isn't . I waited 15 min for 2 hot dogs, watched them make 3 corned beef sandwiches. never knew there could be 4 employees huddled in the back and I had to wait that long . But they were good.
(3)Delilah B.
Great corned beef sandwiches. I just wish they were a little more affordable.
(4)Aaron S.
The BEST corned beef sandwich i've ever had !
(5)Diane L.
Ericka, (my daughter in Chicago) told yelpers that this is the best corned beef sandwich ever and it is the best in the Chicago Land. The portions OMG! you can actually split this sandwich with someone but you really don't want to because you will want to savor every bite with a crunch of the pickle and chips! AP Deli come on down to the Dirty South I need you!
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