Arthur’s Garden Deli

$ 6.25 for the salad bar with very little selection had to wait for lettuce then had to wait on dressing, Baked potato over cooked in microwave. Not impressed.

Seriously if you are driving through or hungry in the area this is the place to go for lunch. Super simple, fantastic sandwiches and very reasonably priced. I run from McHenry to Quad Cities for work sometimes and was lucky enough to pick this over Arby’s for food. I got the #1 which was very very good. Chips were Cape Cod, and soda for 10 bucks or so. They do have a drive through which is what I did. I will be back every time I am in the area for lunch.

Love their sandwiches! Nice interior décor too. Simple style and great for a laid back lunch.

I don’t understand what the big deal is about this place hot ham & Swiss special was ehh ok at best. Was on a French style sesame seed hamburger bun Great advertising i guess can’t miss highway billboards

So this place is super simple and I think that is just why I like it so much. You get a good sandwich, throw in some soup if you’d like and grab a seat. This place is quick and easy for lunch and I personally love meeting up with a friend or even a group here. As opposed to other restaurants where it’s loud and you can’t actually talk to the person you’re with, this place is just perfect for that.
P. S. they have frozen yogurt here and you can choose from quite the variety of toppings! I definitely approve!

Cute atmosphere. Visited while staying in town with relatives. I don’t recommend ordering the chicken salad sandwich, as it was really messy. I couldn’t enjoy the sandwich because it just kept falling apart. The potato, however, was the best potato I have ever had! I ordered the 25, which is broccoli, cauliflower and cheddar cheese. I took out the cauliflower, though. It was absolutely fantastic. So yummy. I was actually kind of sad when I finished it.

Finally a place nearby worth writing about! Not sure how they make their bread but it is so soft that it melts in your mouth. The meats they have are also delicious. Put these two things together and you have the best sandwiches/​hoagies that I’ve had in quite some time. Definitely check this place out if you’re in town! Oh, they have a drive-​thru window as well.

Predictable, but that’s not a bad thing. It’s nice to be able to count on a place like this when you’re visiting from out of town. Food and service is very good. Good selection of sandwiches, soups, chili, salads, salad bar. Don’t forget the cheesecake or frozen yogurt!
Friendly service and clean atmosphere.

The sandwiches were quite good. The décor at Arthur’s seems like it came right out of the 70’s and not in a great way. The salad bar was kind of anemic. I think it would be ok for take out, but I’d likely not come back for dine in anytime soon. YMMV.

This place never disappoints. But the service could be slow at times. overall the food you get for the price is outstanding. And they have the best hot & sweet mustard I have ever tasted. Wish I could find out where to buy it because I always order extra on my sandwich.

I grew up nearby Arthur’s and my family and I have been eating here since their doors opened. In fact, I am almost certain that my family has given more money to Arthur’s than to any other restaurant.
I moved away a few years ago and have since lived in Los Angeles, California and Portland, Oregon, two cities that are renowned for their food. As a sandwich-​guy, I have tried many of LA and PDX’s best sandwich shops, and I can proudly state that nobody does it like Arthur’s. In fact, out of the very few things I miss about living in Northwestern Illinois is eating at Arthur’s.
And it’s not just a nostalgia thing for me either. Arthur’s really does, dare I say it… yes…, have some of the best sandwiches in the country. The soft bread, the thinly sliced lettuce, the quality cuts of meat and cheese they use, the fresh toppings… I’ve never had anything quite like it no matter how hard I look. And although Portland’s renowned Bunk Sandwiches has mouthwatering menu items such as, for example, the Korean Pork Shoulder sandwich (with house kimchi, cilantro, chili mayo, and lime), I still find myself longing for a good old fashioned Arthur’s #1.
Arthur’s also has amazing chili. Their soups are fantastic too, but I had at least a decade-​long love affair with Arthur’s chili throughout my youth. Get it with cheese and onion on top.
Oh, and their employees are typically among the friendliest there are. Always kind.
With as many times as I’ve eaten at Arthur’s, with as much money my family has spent there over the years, with as much longing I still feel for their food, I have to say that I feel a sort of love for Arthur’s Garden Deli. I will continue to search Portland high and low for a sandwich that I like just as much as Arthur’s, but I don’t know if that day will ever come. But one thing is for sure: I haven’t been home to Ogle county Illinois in over 3 years, but the moment I do, I will make a B-​line for Arthur’s and gorge myself on their chili and sandwiches.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Living 13 hours away means I don’t get to savor it enough — The #2 that I got this last time was delicious.
The bread is amazingly warm, not soggy, not toasted;
the ingredients, I don’t know how they do it! I can literally taste all of the ingredients– the two different kinds of cheese, the two different types of meat, the pickles-​lettuce-​tomates-​onions and the Dijon mustard.
But don’t forget to finish it off with frozen yogurt in their freshly made waffle cones with sprinkle/​crackles!

The family visits here frequently. The Hot Potato and the Chicken and Cheddar sub is my standard menu choice. They offer frozen yogurt with plenty of toppings to choose from. It is like a cafeteria like experience with grabbing your own tray, placing your order, sliding down the rail and picking up the sides. Price-​wise is good. It would compare to subway in price but freshness and taste is what brings us back.

We lived in Sterling from 1984 to 2007. I haven’t been back since 2008. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wished I could get (or make) one of the Wolber“s wonderful chicken salad sandwiches. Our whole family always enjoyed any visit to Arthur’s. Wish Denver had one — there are definitely a few good delis here. Heidi’s is good, but nobody has that great chicken salad. Nobody. Hmmmm… wonder if Scott would send us the recipe ;o)

Many locals love Arthur’s Garden Deli. It was the original sub sandwich with gourmet accoutrements. The sandwiches are of great quality and built to order.
They have great sides that you can’t get at the typical sub shop chain (Subway now exists in the area), typically introducing brands locals have never heard of (soda’s, chips, desserts) and I think that helps in its appeal. You can go here with just about anyone and all will find something to fill the void — soup, salad, sandwich, loaded baked potato, etc.
Good stuff, if a bit overpriced by the time you add in all the sides. Always hopping as the locals love it. I usually eat here at least once during my visits. It is a good place to grab lunch, has something to please everyone, is clean and conveniently located.

If you live out in the Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon area– Arthur’s is a way of life. Arthur’s is a deli that is so good– I live in Chicago now– and can’t find any deli to take it’s place.
For starters– the bread the make the sandwiches on is delicious, slightly sweat, and do soft. There are many variations of sandwich, cheeses, condiments, etc. They offer salads (green and past and potato), soups, fruit bowls, salad bar, desserts, frozen yogurts and toppings, baked potatoes with toppings.
All restaurants have dining rooms, and drive thrus, no delivery. It will cost you more than Subway, but it’s 1million times better!!!