An Authentic Jewish Deli
Serving Homemade Recipes
for SEVEN Decades
For 70 Years
people have come to The Onion Roll to get what they can’t get anywhere else around - authentic, delicious, Jewish deli food made the old-fashioned way.
We know that diners in the Oak Park-River Forest area and beyond want unique experiences created by local, independent businesses that care about quality.
With an ever-growing number of chain restaurants, it can be hard to find a place that’s truly special with the history and consistency to back it up.
Whether you’re sitting down to a leisurely lunch with friends, grabbing a quick breakfast-to-go or catering an event, you deserve a memorable dining experience.
And we’ve been sharing that experience with generations of locals and visitors in the Oak Park area since 1954. So you know it must be good!
How to enjoy The Onion Roll’s classic recipes:
Come in for dine-in experience or carry out
Place order online or by phone for pickup
Place a catering order for your next event
What Is The Onion Roll Famous for?
Bagels & Hand-Cut Lox
Corned Beef & Pastrami
Matzo Ball Soup
We’re also famous for our old-school dining experience.
When you walk in, it’s like stepping back in time to an old New York City diner complete with swivel stools, chocolate egg creams, servers who chat, and recipes that have been in the family for years.
Simply put, there aren’t many places like this left. It’s a little slice of delicious history that you can enjoy now.