Where to Get a Great Pastrami Sandwich in Niles, IL (Halal Turkey & Beef Pastrami)
Peppery, smoky, piled high — pastrami is the deli classic people drive across town for. Here’s how to get yours in Niles, 100% halal.
What makes pastrami, pastrami
Pastrami starts as a cured cut that’s rubbed with a heavy coat of black pepper and coriander, smoked, then steamed until tender. That bark of spice is the whole point — it’s what separates a real pastrami sandwich from plain sliced meat. Good pastrami is sliced thin and stacked, so every bite gets pepper, smoke and juicy meat together.
At Sandwishat, every pastrami we serve is halal. We carry both turkey pastrami (leaner, a little milder) and beef pastrami (richer, the classic deli bite), so you can pick your style.
1. The Pastrami Special — the crowd favorite
Turkey pastrami and crispy beef bacon with Swiss, arugula, onion, pesto, balsamic glaze, mayo and our signature sauce on toasted Italian herb & cheese bread. It’s smoky, salty, a little sweet from the glaze, and it comes in two sizes: 6″ $8.99 or 12″ $14.99.
Order it if you want the most “deli counter” pastrami experience on our menu.
2. We Beef’in — beef pastrami on focaccia
For beef pastrami lovers: sliced beef pastrami with Swiss, arugula, tomatoes, red onion, Dijon mustard and garlic aioli on fresh-baked focaccia — $14.49. Mustard and pastrami are a classic pairing for a reason; the tang cuts right through the richness.
It’s also our Focaccia Friday lunch special, so Friday is a smart day to try it.
3. The Sandwishat Signature — pastrami, pesto & focaccia
Our namesake build layers turkey pastrami with provolone, arugula, cucumber, tomato, pesto and balsamic glaze on focaccia ($14.49). It’s brighter and fresher than a traditional pastrami sandwich — great if you want pastrami flavor without a heavy finish.
Which pastrami sandwich should you order?
- First visit: The Pastrami Special, 6″ — the best intro to our pastrami.
- Classic beef pastrami + mustard: We Beef’in.
- Lighter, herby, on focaccia: The Sandwishat Signature.
- Feeding a group: all three fit into our catering party boxes.
Want even more pastrami? Add an extra protein portion ($3.00) or premium beef bacon ($2.50) to any sandwich, or build your own sub.
Pastrami, made halal
The Pastrami Special from $8.99 · We Beef’in $14.49 · open late every night
Visit Sandwishat Subs & Deli
7882 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714 · 224-251-7178
Monday–Thursday 11 AM–11 PM · Friday–Sunday 11 AM–12 AM
Every meat we serve is 100% halal. Order ahead for pickup, get DoorDash delivery, or grab the $9.50 weekday lunch special (Mon–Fri, 11 AM–3 PM).