Where Bagels, Sandwiches & Deli Classics Meet Chicago
From hand-rolled bagels to deli sandwiches, soups, salads, and sweets, our menu celebrates tradition while keeping it fresh.
Our Menu is a Story
“Before Zeitlin’s was a business, it was a lifestyle. My love for food started at my family’s kitchen table and grew in Jewish delis where hospitality mattered as much as the food. Later, on a farm in New York, I learned to respect ingredients and bake bread with intention. When I finally moved to Chicago, I began making bagels at home, the same bagels that built our menu today. Every dish here is rooted in those experiences: classic flavors with a modern Chicago touch."
Sam Zeitlin, Chef & Co-Founder
The Bagels That Started It All
From our home kitchen to Chicago’s farmers markets, our bagels were the first deli classics that put us on the map
Chicago-Inspired Deli Sandwiches
Lunch at Zeitlin’s reimagines deli staples. You’ll find pastrami, corned beef, and smoked salmon — alongside Chicago-inspired breads, fresh twists, and a sandwich or two you won’t see coming. Nostalgic, surprising, always full of flavor
Bread, Pastries & Jewish Treats
Our menu wouldn’t be complete without the loaves and pastriesthat carried us from farmers' markets to our first deli. Not just baked goods,they’re milestones in our journey.
Serious About Sourdough
Whole wheat, rye, and focaccia, our loaves rise with patience and Chicago pride.
Cookie Monsters Welcome
Discover our brown butter chocolate chip cookies, Brownies, macaroons, and black & white cookies
Heritage Bites
Challah, babka, and knishes that taste like making history
Frequently Asked Questions
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You should expect your delivery to arrive on Saturdays between 9 am and 1 pm. Picking at markets or pick-up spots? It may vary according to the venue. You can check that info directly on your order confirmation.
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.
Specialty menu items, grown with local seasonal ingredients, will only live on our site while they are available. Classic menu items such as bagels, cream cheese, lox, pickles, mustard and more will always be available.
Yes, you can order via Square for pickup/delivery on the same day. In case you need catering, it takes at least one day to prepare our food and achieve our level of quality.
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.
Me and my brother Hal always thought that was extreme! What’s your stance? Let me know at sam@zeitlinsdeli.com.