Zeitlin’s Catering
Delivering authentic Modern Jewish culinary experiences, wherever needed.
Order from 2 days in advance
It takes multiple days to prepare our food with our quality standards.
Pickup or delivery
Choose pick up for free or delivery within a 10-mile radius of West Town.
Onsite Help Available
Need assistance service the food? We can also set up, work, and clean up the stations.
Catering is Caring
Whether you're hosting a birthday, bris, office meeting or wedding, one thing is for sure: you'll want every guest to feel cared for.
At Zeitlin's we believe in food as the ultimate care experience, a belief that our family has passed down from generation to generation.




Don’t really know what a Babka is?
Have specific requests? We got you here!
The oven is on!
And we are already taking pre-orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse the FAQs, reach out if you still need help, or skip straight to the fun part and place your order now.
We recommend placing your order at least 24–48 hours in advance so we can craft our plates with the quality they deserve
We would love to! Please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch. The community support makes a big difference for our new brand.
We are not a kosher certified kitchen however we strive to provide our community with culturally rich Jewish cuisine using ethically sourced ingredients when available. We refrain from using pork and shellfish. When possible, we try not to mix meat and dairy in dishes.
Yes, good food puts people in a good mood, and it is way easier to work with a smile on your face :)
Yes! Depending on where you placed your order, pickup will be available either at our main deli in Lincoln Park (2203 N Clybourn Ave) or at our stall at The Old Post Office (433 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607).
We can accommodate vegetarian options. Contact us at bagels@zeitlinsdeli.com and we will work something out!
At Zeitin's, we use local produce and grains whenever possible!
You can ask us to cater for the largest B'nai Mitzvah ever or an intimate family gathering, but we need you to at least order up to 3 days in advance! That's it.
Yes, you can! To order manually, you only have to write us at bagels@zeitlinsdeli.com. To use this method, you have to pay 15% extra.
Yes, you can say that! You only have to invite the kind of people who will believe it. :)
Send us a message through one of the contact forms in the website, or email us at bagels@zeitlinsdeli.com — we’d love to hear from you.
Yes! Just reach out with the details at bagels@zeitlinsdeli.com, and our team will help you create the perfect order.











