Alpine Food Shop has been feeding Chicago's western suburbs since 1955 — same meats, same homemade dressing, same family pride.
The Barbi Family, 1955
The Barbi family opened Alpine in 1955 as a neighborhood Italian deli — built on imported meats, quality cheeses, and the belief that a great sub needs no embellishment.
The Bonaccorsi Brothers Take Over
In 2000, the Bonaccorsi brothers purchased Alpine and kept everything intact — no shortcuts on the meats, no changes to the dressing. A family continuing what another family built.
The Sandwich Itself
Ham, salami, capicollo, and provolone on fresh bread — dressed with the homemade oil and vinegar regulars always mention first. Made to order, every time.
Made From Scratch, Still
Alpine's scratch-made salads — pesto-parmesan shell pasta, vinaigrette primavera — come from actual recipes, not a bag. That hasn't changed since day one.
Two Locations, One Family
Now serving Elmwood Park and Westchester, the Bonaccorsi family still runs both shops. Three generations of customers keep coming back for the same sandwich they grew up eating.