Your Neighborhood Deli

since 1965

SWANSON’S is a renowned deli & caterer serving Chicago’s far South side & suburbs.

Home of the iconic Blue Cheese Ball, we are also known for our house-made corned beef, chicken salad, & handcrafted specialties.

Excellent food, all of it made on premises. A great old-style deli. 

—Edward Popelas

Swanson’s is . . .

a full-service deli with exceptional meats, cheeses, freshly baked breads & salads made in house

a professional caterer with expansive options including a food truck & grazing tables

a scratch kitchen with rotating featured soups & entrees 

a carry-out store with frozen entrees, specialty dips, homemade deli salads & desserts

Serious About Home Cooking

Swanson’s is an institution in Chicago’s Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood, and a chief reason we’ve endured is our commitment to our customers. When professional Chef Greg Dix took over Swanson’s in 2016, he understood that. He grew up in Beverly and knew that customers would want to keep the deli’s chicken salad and other beloved items on the menu. At the same time, he retooled the offerings to ensure every item was made from scratch using fresh ingredients. Greg listened to customer feedback and kept tweaking the offerings till he got them right. It’s a recipe that’s worked well for us and keeps us going strong.

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TODAY'S Specials

Coconut Shrimp (5 pcs) with Crinkle Cut Fries & Cocktail Sauce
 
Prime Rib French Dip with Kansas City Burnt Ends Spread and Provolone.
 
Fat Daddy Italian Sub with Prosciutto, Hot Capicola, Salami, Roasted Red Peppers, Giardiniera and Fresh Mozzarella.
 
Soups….
Sweet Potato w/Italian Sausage
Tomato-Basil Bisque
Cream of Chicken
Northern Bean with Smoked Ham Hocks
Chicken Noodle
Chili