Kaufman’s has received awards and reviews from food critics around the country. Including best bagel this side of New York City from AOL’s Kitchen’s Best, NPR, Saveur Magazine, Chicago Magazine, Time-Out Chicago, Make It Better, and The Chicago Tribune, FOX-Chicago, to name a few.
And we earned a Zagat rating.
Chowhound
March 2026
The 20 Best Jewish Delis In The US, Based On Reviews
Axios
March 2026
20 delectable treats to eat along Dempster Street
Lost in the Pond
March 2025
Tasting America’s Reuben Sandwich For the First Time | British Verdict
TimeOut Chicago
August 2024
The Best Bagels in Chicago for a Morning Pick-Me-Up
Food & Wine
August 2024
The Definitive Guide to Chicago Delis
EATER Chicago
May 2024
The Best Bagels in Chicago
Chicago Tribune
April 2024
Deli chatter: Zeitlin’s and Kaufman’s owners discuss Passover Seder menus and brisket
Chicago Tribune
March 2024
26 of the best corned beef sandwiches in Chicago, the suburbs
The World
February 2024
Jewish American delis: A story of culture, community and survival
Chicago Tribune
December 2023
‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ at the Holocaust Museum celebrates the sticking power of Jewish delis, with heaping sides of local history
Chicago Magazine
November 2023
A Jewish Deli Exhibit to Get You Thinking
Chicago Tribune
October 2023
Order up: ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ gives history of Jewish delis at Holocaust Museum
Make It Better Magazine
March 2023
7 Best Chicago Restaurants and Delis
Chicago Tribune
December 2022
Keepers of the flame: As Kaufman’s nears 50 years in Skokie, deli’s ingredients — and attitude — stay wonderfully fresh
Food & Wine Magazine
September 2022
America’s Best Jewish Delis
Chicago Magazine
July 2021
Iconic Eats: Bagel and Lox at Kaufman’s Bagel & Delicatessen
WBEZ Chicago
April 2021
Yes, Chicago Has Good Bagels. Here’s Where To Find Them.
Chicago Tribune
March 2021
24 corned beef sandwiches you have to try in Chicago and the suburbs
Chicago Tribune
December 2020
Thanksgiving takeout disasters offer lessons learned on how to do holiday carryout in a pandemic
Chicago Magazine
March 2019
The 30 Best Restaurants in the Suburbs
NPR WBEZ
November 2018
Skokie, Ill., Has Great Bagels — And An Even Better Story Behind Them
Chicago Tribune
November 2017
What happened to the big Jewish delis in Chicago?
Make It Better Magazine
July 2015
Best of 2015: Dining
Thrillist
October 2014
The 11 Best Bagel Shops in Chicago
ABC 7
September 2014
Kaufman’s Bagels and Deli in Skokie gears up for busy holiday season
Saveur Magazine
December 2013
Travel: Appetizing Stores
NPR WBEZ Chicago
November 2013
Turkey and latkes share the same plate in unique Thanksgivukkah celebration
Make It Better Magazine
November 2013
Fresh: Kaufman’s Is Back!
CBS Chicago
November 2013
Thanksgiving + First Day Of Chanukah = ‘Thanksgivukah’
Chicago Tribune
September 2013
Lox, stock, smoke, barrels
WGN – Chicago’s Best
March 2013
Chicago’s Best Balls: Kaufman’s Deli
USA Today
January 2013
America’s best bagels
Chicago Tribune
November 2012
Kaufman’s deli back to serving and schmoozing
Make It Better
October 2012
Kaufman’s Deli: Rising from the Ashes, A Fresh Start
Saveur Magazine
March 2011
Bread Alone: In Search of the Best Rye Bread in America
SOCIAL MEDIA
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