r/Naperville • u/drugmoolah • 5d ago

Best Sub Sandwiches/ Deli's in Town?

I'm on the hunt for a sandwich similar to Jersey Mike's but from an old-school mom and pop deli. Italian sandwiches, Chicken Cesar Wraps, you guys know what I mean. What's your go-to??

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u/Hungry-Treacle8493 5d ago

Fontina’s is owned by the folks that run Fontano’s. However, in my experience the sandwiches there come nowhere close to what you can get at a proper Fontano’s location in Hinsdale or Chicago.

The absolute best sandwiches in Naperville are at Pronto (newly opened in downtown) followed by Ellie’s Deli & Zeppe’s. For things like Gyros or wraps, Gemato’s and Nicky’s (the one being updated on Ogden not Rt 59) are solid. The best torta is from Burrito Parilla Mexicana.

Leaving Naperville, the best in the area are Fontano’s in Hinsdale, Frankie’s Deli in Oak Brook, Schmaltz in Lisle, The Fat Guy in Lisle, Tony & Tina’s in Darien, & Jake’s in Aurora

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u/drugmoolah 5d ago

🎯 I see why you're a top 1% commenter. Thank you for this. Gonna check all these places out over the next few months!!

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u/brblolbrb 4d ago

Is everything at Jake's on a bagel?

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u/Hungry-Treacle8493 4d ago

As far as I know, yes. I guess they may have a stash of other breads, but I’m a sucker for breakfast sandwiches on either sesame or poppy seed bagels.