Overall, reviews portray Lali's as a small, welcoming, casual spot offering flavorful and generously portioned sandwiches at good value, with crispy crusty bread and fillings that are described as fresh and satisfying. Dishes repeatedly praised include buffalo chicken, smoked meat, turkey, cubano, chopped cheese, chili dogs with loaded toppings, and a chicken parm, as well as a beef and mango pizza. The atmosphere is often described as intimate and hole in the wall, with a friendly owner and staff who are noted for hospitality, though a few reviews mention limited seating and occasional slow service during busy periods. Late opening hours make it a reliable option for a quick, satisfying meal, and many reviewers say they would return to try more items or to revisit the experience.
Lali's is a small casual hole in the wall offering flavorful loaded sandwiches at a reasonable price.
The baguette-style bread is crispy & light, making it the perfect vehicle for a cheesy, saucy, & moist filling.
The buffalo chicken melt is excellent, not too spicy & filled with big chunks of juicy chicken. The chopped cheese is also good & the integration of cheese through the chopped beef kept it moist.
The chili bean loaded fries was a wonderful surprise & may be the highlight of our meal. The chili is packed with flavor & slow cooked until the beef is crumbly
All in all, we had a wonderful experience at Lali's & will be coming back to try their other sandwiches.
Ordered the montreal smoked meat sandwich & it might have been the best thing I've eaten all year! Price is reasonable for the size & taste of this sandwich.
Delicious & large sandwiches at fair prices! The owner is very friendly & the food is always made with love. I think this place definitely deserves a try!
Feb 3, 2024
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Good food counter. The sandwich was pretty big(& heavy) & the price was good. I was gladly surprised. Will be eating there regularly. I should had taken a samosa
Tried the mexican, Hawaiian & the chili cheese hot dogs. While they are messy to eat they're super tasty & the price/quantity ratio is AMAZING. Will definitely come back & recommend to friends in the future 😊🌭
Discovered this small family-owned place serving sandwiches & pizza a couple of months ago & I've gone back several times since. Everything I've tried so far was great & the portions were very generous for the price. The hot dogs are huge & have to be the equivalent of ~3 regular steamies, & the other sandwiches are about as big. You can get an 8 or 10-inch pizza. Many vegetarian options too. It's definitely a hidden gem (...in plain sight, on Crescent). Highly recommended!
(P.S. If I may suggest one thing, to be a true Chicago hot dog, it should come with pickles & hot peppers instead of cucumbers, but their version is good too!)
Edit: if I remember correctly, the bandari & tofu sandwiches & the two burgers aren't being served since taking the menu photos.
Wow, what a gem of a place. I tried this spot on a whim & am so glad I did. I got their chilli hot dog. It's so big it's the Great Dane of hot dogs! It was delicious & humongous. That too at the price they are selling, it almost seems unreal.
Also, I had a great chat with the gentleman who runs the place, Mr. Ehsan. He was so friendly & genuine. Even threw a drink on the house. I'll be back soon.
