Windy’s
1013 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL, 60615
Windy’s Menu
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Address :
1013 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL, 60615 - Phone (773) 288-6505
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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Kay L.
I always tell my friends that Windy's makes the best classic deli sandwiches in Hyde Park, and it's a real shame that I almost never see any other U of C students in there because it's really close to most people and the food is really, really good (I don't give away 5 stars a lot). I always get their reuben (it has egg salad on it, which is an interesting and very nice touch) or if they're out of egg salad, I get the corned beef or pastrami. The sandwiches are classic deli fare with a tinge of Chicago in them. The sandwiches are piled on S. Rosen's bread, and the combos (~$8) come with Vitners chips and a 'pop.' The restaurant itself has a very nice neighborhood vibe to it. There are some counters to sit at, lots of people coming in and out to buy lotto tickets, and a wall of new and old kung fu movies for purchase. Judging from their flow of lottery tickets sales, I'm pretty sure this place won't go out of business in the near future, but I'd like to see a lot more people in there getting sandwiches. The two dudes working are always very friendly, and as I've said, the sandwiches are the bomb. If you're looking for a cheap, 'hole-in-the-wall feel' joint to grab a classic deli sandwich at, you couldn't do much better than Windy's.
(5)Spencer H.
I came.
(5)Dan K.
From the DVDs, to the friendly staff, to the tasty/filling sandwiches, to the price, everything about Windy's is perfect for what it is. It's off the beaten path, but a great place to visit after you're done working out at Ratner, or if you just need a tasty Reuben. I will keep going back. I've never been disappointed.
(5)Tyler O.
Best corner deli ever I've been coming here since I was a kid and the same guys are still running it with the same good food as always, true definition of family owned business this place will always be one of my favorites
(5)Janet S.
Awesome! I had them well, the combination is great with their awesome preservation. Sometimes I come and got them as very friendly . It was delicious and I wish to get such each time I want. The location is great. I will try here next time.
(3)Meg S.
This place has an ole-timey feel. Ya know, like I could totally see my Gramps hanging out here, scratching off lottery tickets and digging into a Pastrami on Rye. Sandwiches are top notch and usually come with a bag a chips and can of pop. Portions are filling, and everything is always fresh. They also have a pretty extensive DVD collection if you're interested in the more obscure type of titles. It's a no-frills sort of joint.
(5)Cris H.
Best sandwich I have ever had!!! Pastrami and salami...yum!!!!! It was awesome. Will definitely be going back time and time again.
(5)Naomi M.
The Reuben here is so good! I don't like egg salad but on this sandwich, it was great. The space is really small with a few stools at a counter to eat but really I enjoyed every bite of my sandwich.
(4)Reuben H.
Have you ever found something, or figured something out and realized that this realization or discovery was long overdue? I imagine Sir Isaac Newton felt the same as he was bopped on the head by that apple and then quickly came up with the notion of gravity. It is this blend of maddening frustration that you never thought of it or found it before paired with a notion of excitement and bliss that something new has been found and will lead to greater things! I realize my discovery of a bodega-style deli is an odd comparison to Newton's development of the law of gravity- but the emotions conjured up are similar. You see- I have had Windy's Deli sit immediately across the street from where I live (I am not joking in saying that I can walk there in less than 100 paces) for the last two years- and yet today was the first time I stepped into this gem. Windy's is the type of gem that needs a bit of polishing, at least in your mind (sorry, another poor use of allusion). The storefront itself never sees direct light (north-facing) and the windows themselves seemed to be blocked with signs all of the time. It is tucked amongst other store fronts of places that are similar looking with nondescript awnings and spaces themselves are very narrow. Going inside doesn't conjure up much in terms of "oh wow" moments. Many of the signs for the food are handwritten on paper plates, and a few fridges full of bottles and cans spaced out over the place. Being the south side- there is a definite bodega feel to it- and to certify this, a scratch-off Lotto machine is there too. However, after looking at the substance of the place- I realized I was missing out on a place that is rare in Chicago- a good deli. Interesting deli sandwich options, fresh meats and deli veggies, and a good assortment of sandwich options. The proprietor is obviously well schooled in deli sandwiches- and this is obvious simply by watching him put the sandwich together. Swift knife moves and a hot sandwich perfectly prepared with very good quality meats on fresh bread- all packed together neatly. Friendly service here as well- and in my opinion- a great neighborhood spot! A word of advice to those that live in the area- and for the students who commute to the U of C and basically park in the area of this place- grab a sandwich from here for lunch one day- you won't regret it. It will be a moment of grace for you!
(4)Ziggy I.
Still awesome. Go support this place, people! It's weird (egg salad on the Reuben; the DVD selection; lotto tickets), it's delicious (who knew egg salad on a Reuben was awesome?!), it's affordable. Such a rare combination of attributes in Hyde park. GO NOW!
(5)Hannah L.
I am fairly sure this place exists almost exclusively to sell lottery tickets and the occasional cheap DVD as I only rarely see customers buying other things, but I certainly enjoy it for its deli sandwiches. Prices are about average and the menu includes sandwiches made with a variety of their meats (which you can also buy by the pound). Not a whole lot of variety, but solid deli sandwich fare. I always get the reuben. Yes, it has egg salad on it, unless they're out of egg salad which does happen. No, it probably shouldn't be called a reuben, at least if you're a reuben afficionado and purist as I am, as it is cold, eggy, and has lettuce on it. However, it is a delicious sandwich with corned beef, veggies, and egg salad that is unique, filling, and good. I'm sure the other sandwiches are also quite good. The store itself doesn't have a seating area (I think there are a couple stools at most), and your sandwich will come on a small paper plate, wrapped in tinfoil, inside a plastic bag, so Windy's is clearly a to-go-only place. Don't let that, or the lotto-buying passersby and the stacks of DVDs behind the counter, bother you. The food is solid, and great for that deli fix.
(4)Vdub W.
i've been going to this deli since i was a little girl! i love love love the pastrami sandwich, there is no sandwich like it! trust me i have looked! I live in san diego now so i am truly missing this deli, the delis here suck! every time i come home to chicago i always always stop by to get my favorite. i cant remember his name off top but the owner has always been so friendly and always make my sister, mom and i feel welcomed. he always remembers us but of course he does since we have been going there since i was literally 9 or 10 years old and i am 30 now!! Make sure to go and bring your families, it is worth the trip!!! i always refer my friends who go visit chicago to go to this deli when they go!!
(5)Jtkd C.
I stopped by Valley of Jordan for a lamb shwarma last week (friend recommended it). The owner charged me $8 instead of $5.50 (the sign is "wrong") and he shwarma didn't end up being that tasty. As a result, I decided to stop by Windy's Deli (right next door) today. The owner made my day!! I ordered an Italian beef. When he was in the process of making it, I realized I didn't have my wallet. I told him I'd be right back with my wallet but he told me not to worry about it and just pay him back the next time I visit. I was extremely surprised at his kindness and faith in me despite the fact that I'd never visited before. After taking the sandwich home, I immediately returned with the money. The sandwich was delicious and I couldn't have had a more positive experience! What a difference compared to Valley of Jordan...
(5)Arthur O.
You know, the girl that you never knew exited, but ended up falling in love with. The one that kind of sat in the corner of the classroom, didn't really speak much. When you meet her for the first time in your assigned group, you wondered where the hell she came from. Was she there the whole time? Is she new? You talk to her. She's got this voice that makes you sleepy and alert at the same time. Her eyes are the deepest and the most gorgeous gems you've ever seen. You find yourself staring at the way the tip of her nose moves when she speaks. When she smiles, everything in your field of vision surrounding her turns blurry-white. She's far from the social perception of perfection, but you have your own. If the joint still exists - I recall at some point a friend of mine reporting that Windy's was no longer there - be sure to check it out. Very little-known deli tucked in the corner of S Ellis and 53rd, where Ellis runs into a building. When you are about to walk into a building, turn right. Hyde Park college kids don't even realize that it's there unless they live really close to it. And when they do realize that it's there, it's easy to dismiss it, since neighboring grade-school's kids loiter there all the time. But grab a sandwich or a Chi-style hot dog there. Possibly the best non-gourmet deli in Hyde Park. You can even pick up some old VHS or DVD to go with your meal.
(4)Bradley W.
Love this place! Their deli is amazing and very inexpensive. And while you're getting a pastrami on rye be sure to pick up a copy of the lastest Jackie Chan movie on VHS that you've been wanting for the last twenty years. Seriously, if this place ever closes part of me will die.
(5)Dan K.
From the DVDs, to the friendly staff, to the tasty/filling sandwiches, to the price, everything about Windy's is perfect for what it is. It's off the beaten path, but a great place to visit after you're done working out at Ratner, or if you just need a tasty Reuben. I will keep going back. I've never been disappointed.
(5)Reuben H.
Have you ever found something, or figured something out and realized that this realization or discovery was long overdue? I imagine Sir Isaac Newton felt the same as he was bopped on the head by that apple and then quickly came up with the notion of gravity. It is this blend of maddening frustration that you never thought of it or found it before paired with a notion of excitement and bliss that something new has been found and will lead to greater things! I realize my discovery of a bodega-style deli is an odd comparison to Newton's development of the law of gravity- but the emotions conjured up are similar. You see- I have had Windy's Deli sit immediately across the street from where I live (I am not joking in saying that I can walk there in less than 100 paces) for the last two years- and yet today was the first time I stepped into this gem. Windy's is the type of gem that needs a bit of polishing, at least in your mind (sorry, another poor use of allusion). The storefront itself never sees direct light (north-facing) and the windows themselves seemed to be blocked with signs all of the time. It is tucked amongst other store fronts of places that are similar looking with nondescript awnings and spaces themselves are very narrow. Going inside doesn't conjure up much in terms of "oh wow" moments. Many of the signs for the food are handwritten on paper plates, and a few fridges full of bottles and cans spaced out over the place. Being the south side- there is a definite bodega feel to it- and to certify this, a scratch-off Lotto machine is there too. However, after looking at the substance of the place- I realized I was missing out on a place that is rare in Chicago- a good deli. Interesting deli sandwich options, fresh meats and deli veggies, and a good assortment of sandwich options. The proprietor is obviously well schooled in deli sandwiches- and this is obvious simply by watching him put the sandwich together. Swift knife moves and a hot sandwich perfectly prepared with very good quality meats on fresh bread- all packed together neatly. Friendly service here as well- and in my opinion- a great neighborhood spot! A word of advice to those that live in the area- and for the students who commute to the U of C and basically park in the area of this place- grab a sandwich from here for lunch one day- you won't regret it. It will be a moment of grace for you!
(4)Ziggy I.
Still awesome. Go support this place, people! It's weird (egg salad on the Reuben; the DVD selection; lotto tickets), it's delicious (who knew egg salad on a Reuben was awesome?!), it's affordable. Such a rare combination of attributes in Hyde park. GO NOW!
(5)Naomi M.
The Reuben here is so good! I don't like egg salad but on this sandwich, it was great. The space is really small with a few stools at a counter to eat but really I enjoyed every bite of my sandwich.
(4)Kay L.
I always tell my friends that Windy's makes the best classic deli sandwiches in Hyde Park, and it's a real shame that I almost never see any other U of C students in there because it's really close to most people and the food is really, really good (I don't give away 5 stars a lot). I always get their reuben (it has egg salad on it, which is an interesting and very nice touch) or if they're out of egg salad, I get the corned beef or pastrami. The sandwiches are classic deli fare with a tinge of Chicago in them. The sandwiches are piled on S. Rosen's bread, and the combos (~$8) come with Vitners chips and a 'pop.' The restaurant itself has a very nice neighborhood vibe to it. There are some counters to sit at, lots of people coming in and out to buy lotto tickets, and a wall of new and old kung fu movies for purchase. Judging from their flow of lottery tickets sales, I'm pretty sure this place won't go out of business in the near future, but I'd like to see a lot more people in there getting sandwiches. The two dudes working are always very friendly, and as I've said, the sandwiches are the bomb. If you're looking for a cheap, 'hole-in-the-wall feel' joint to grab a classic deli sandwich at, you couldn't do much better than Windy's.
(5)Spencer H.
I came.
(5)Arthur O.
You know, the girl that you never knew exited, but ended up falling in love with. The one that kind of sat in the corner of the classroom, didn't really speak much. When you meet her for the first time in your assigned group, you wondered where the hell she came from. Was she there the whole time? Is she new? You talk to her. She's got this voice that makes you sleepy and alert at the same time. Her eyes are the deepest and the most gorgeous gems you've ever seen. You find yourself staring at the way the tip of her nose moves when she speaks. When she smiles, everything in your field of vision surrounding her turns blurry-white. She's far from the social perception of perfection, but you have your own. If the joint still exists - I recall at some point a friend of mine reporting that Windy's was no longer there - be sure to check it out. Very little-known deli tucked in the corner of S Ellis and 53rd, where Ellis runs into a building. When you are about to walk into a building, turn right. Hyde Park college kids don't even realize that it's there unless they live really close to it. And when they do realize that it's there, it's easy to dismiss it, since neighboring grade-school's kids loiter there all the time. But grab a sandwich or a Chi-style hot dog there. Possibly the best non-gourmet deli in Hyde Park. You can even pick up some old VHS or DVD to go with your meal.
(4)Bradley W.
Love this place! Their deli is amazing and very inexpensive. And while you're getting a pastrami on rye be sure to pick up a copy of the lastest Jackie Chan movie on VHS that you've been wanting for the last twenty years. Seriously, if this place ever closes part of me will die.
(5)Cris H.
Best sandwich I have ever had!!! Pastrami and salami...yum!!!!! It was awesome. Will definitely be going back time and time again.
(5)Janet S.
Awesome! I had them well, the combination is great with their awesome preservation. Sometimes I come and got them as very friendly . It was delicious and I wish to get such each time I want. The location is great. I will try here next time.
(3)Meg S.
This place has an ole-timey feel. Ya know, like I could totally see my Gramps hanging out here, scratching off lottery tickets and digging into a Pastrami on Rye. Sandwiches are top notch and usually come with a bag a chips and can of pop. Portions are filling, and everything is always fresh. They also have a pretty extensive DVD collection if you're interested in the more obscure type of titles. It's a no-frills sort of joint.
(5)Tyler O.
Best corner deli ever I've been coming here since I was a kid and the same guys are still running it with the same good food as always, true definition of family owned business this place will always be one of my favorites
(5)Hannah L.
I am fairly sure this place exists almost exclusively to sell lottery tickets and the occasional cheap DVD as I only rarely see customers buying other things, but I certainly enjoy it for its deli sandwiches. Prices are about average and the menu includes sandwiches made with a variety of their meats (which you can also buy by the pound). Not a whole lot of variety, but solid deli sandwich fare. I always get the reuben. Yes, it has egg salad on it, unless they're out of egg salad which does happen. No, it probably shouldn't be called a reuben, at least if you're a reuben afficionado and purist as I am, as it is cold, eggy, and has lettuce on it. However, it is a delicious sandwich with corned beef, veggies, and egg salad that is unique, filling, and good. I'm sure the other sandwiches are also quite good. The store itself doesn't have a seating area (I think there are a couple stools at most), and your sandwich will come on a small paper plate, wrapped in tinfoil, inside a plastic bag, so Windy's is clearly a to-go-only place. Don't let that, or the lotto-buying passersby and the stacks of DVDs behind the counter, bother you. The food is solid, and great for that deli fix.
(4)Vdub W.
i've been going to this deli since i was a little girl! i love love love the pastrami sandwich, there is no sandwich like it! trust me i have looked! I live in san diego now so i am truly missing this deli, the delis here suck! every time i come home to chicago i always always stop by to get my favorite. i cant remember his name off top but the owner has always been so friendly and always make my sister, mom and i feel welcomed. he always remembers us but of course he does since we have been going there since i was literally 9 or 10 years old and i am 30 now!! Make sure to go and bring your families, it is worth the trip!!! i always refer my friends who go visit chicago to go to this deli when they go!!
(5)Jtkd C.
I stopped by Valley of Jordan for a lamb shwarma last week (friend recommended it). The owner charged me $8 instead of $5.50 (the sign is "wrong") and he shwarma didn't end up being that tasty. As a result, I decided to stop by Windy's Deli (right next door) today. The owner made my day!! I ordered an Italian beef. When he was in the process of making it, I realized I didn't have my wallet. I told him I'd be right back with my wallet but he told me not to worry about it and just pay him back the next time I visit. I was extremely surprised at his kindness and faith in me despite the fact that I'd never visited before. After taking the sandwich home, I immediately returned with the money. The sandwich was delicious and I couldn't have had a more positive experience! What a difference compared to Valley of Jordan...
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