University Subs Deli - Chicago

First time I've been to this place in years. This is my first time ever writing a review, I've never felt the need to, that's how horrible this place is....

I have been been coming here for many years! The owners are always friendly and display great hospitality to their customers. The food is always fresh and...

This small deli a few blocks north from Monmouth U boasts a big list of subs, wraps, and other staples. The cold cuts (Boar's Head) are tasty, if nothing...

Great subs! They are near the top of my list with other heavy weights like Grazianos or Bari

I found Fontano Subs while training nearby, and I am SO glad I did! I had the 6 inch Caputo with Salami, Mortadella, Pepperoni, and cheese. All of their sandwiches come with mayo, lettuce, and tomato. For no extra charge you can add oil vinegar, onion,giardiniera, olives, pickles, mustard, and cucumber, and let me tell you I added EVERYTHING! They took my order with a smile,and delivered a 6 inch sandwich that legit felt like it was 3 lbs. My first thought was to take it back to my training meeting,but when I took a look in the bag I could see the oil starting to permeate the paper, and decided to eat it in the car catchup on my shows. Let me say, I'm so glad I did! (They do have a small dining area) When I first unwrapped I wanted to take apic, but the sandwich looked messy, and with all the toppings you couldn't see the meat, so I thought let me take a few bitesand give this sandwich pic some justice. Nope! Once you start eating, you just have to commit. I slammed this masterpiece in 10minutes, and definitely had a combo of mustard, oil, and olives running down my arm when I was finished. Thankfully the goodpeople at Fontano Subs included extra napkins, because, baby, I needed each and every one. Needless to say, no pic was taken ofmy Caputo. All the ingredients were fresh and tasty, and plentiful to say the least. The bread held up well under the weight ofall that tastiness. Was it pretty to eat? No. Was it absolutely delicious, and I will definitely be back to try some of theirother sandwich options? YES! Street parking only, and it can be hard to find because this seems like a popular lunch timedestination. If you're patient you can wait for someone to pull out, then throw your blinkers on. The place was busy, but I wasstill in out in 15 minutes. Service was great, and they take cash and card.