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Ada's Famous Deli


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#1,060 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Diner, Delicatessen, Central European
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Neighborhood: The Loop
  • Address: 14 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-2801
  • Phone:  (312) 214-4282
  • Fax:  +1 312 214 4370
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1 of 5 stars
jland5 3 contributions
Salt Lake City, UT
May 20, 2009

My mom and I were here on Mother's day. Although the wait staff was friendly, and the food came in a decent amount of time, it was over-priced and wasn't fantasic. They also provide room service for the hotel next door (Silversmith), and I had overheard that people were having to wait over two hours for their food. If you're... more

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ChicagoTrib 1 contribution
Chicago
Oct 19, 2008

We came in at about 4:30 on a Saturday. There was no line and they were not busy, but there was a sign to wait to be seated and we waited about 10 minutes for someone to seat us to a booth that was somewhat dirty. It took about another 10 minutes for the waitress to bring us menus, then... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 11, 2008

I love delis... I love Ada, I wan't to meet her because if she looks like she cooks, oh sweet Lord! more

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briandarley 11 contributions
Dallas, Texas
Mar 22, 2008

My wife and I "found" this place almost by accident. Boy, am I glad we did! We were on a tight timeline and the server was most accommodating to our time restriction. We were there during lunch on a Sunday. It looks like we had just missed the rush. We checked out the pretty extensive menu and decided on one... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 16, 2008

Great Ruben....perfectly heart clogging!! more

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A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 2, 2007

Great little Deli - Reasonably priced - Friendly Staff - Highly recommended **** more

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A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 15, 2007

Go there. Breakfast meetings. Lunch. The Real Deal. They even have chocolate phospates. Also there is a distinct bar in the front away from the food that looks at Wabash Ave so you can catch a beer post-work if you want. This place is why cities exist. more

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Bandit-dog 7 contributions
Aiken, SC
May 7, 2006

Great bargain in downtown. Both the turkey and pastrami sandwiches I bought were stacked high with meat. The blueberry pancakes for breakfast were awesome. more

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A TripAdvisor Member
Lafayette, Indiana
Jan 8, 2005
3/5 found this review helpful

On my way back home from Thanksgiving last year, my aunt by chance stopped off to get us some last minute lunch and took us to a little restaurant in downtown Chicago called Ada's. Ada's is a fabulous little delicatessen, Jewish type, that offers a great decor, pleasant atmosphere and food that makes your mouth water. I whooly reccommend the... more

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Ada's Famous Deli Address

14 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-2801
Tel: (312) 214-4282 Fax: +1 312 214 4370
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.