Ernie's Market

Ernie's the best! His sandwiches are like no other. Bonus: if Ernie is there, it's like visiting an old friend!

Had the luxury of trying them for the first time and is amazing the staff was awesome and was lucky enough to catch Earnie there and brought the whole experience full circle!!! Friendly and bright energy, my new favorite sandwich place in mi hogan hands down

Today was my first time trying Ernie's and it did not disappoint!! The lady making my sandwich was very kind, and she makes one heck of a sandwich!! I got Turkey, salami, a bunch of veggies and the special spice mixture.... The spice was phenomenal!!! Not spicy - just so flavorful. They also have tons of chips and drinks inside to pair with your sandwich.

Outside there are about 6 picnic tables to eat it! They were all super clean. Overall a great place to enjoy a lunch. I can't wait to come back!

A friend mentioned Ernie's the other day, and it's been on my mind, so I decided to go there after work today. I saw that they've updated the area and put in several tables with umbrellas in the yard. That was a nice touch. But that's where the upgrades end.

As I mentioned in my previous review, Ernie is no longer there. Prices have gone up AGAIN, and the sandwiches have gotten markedly smaller. There is a $1 upcharge for corned beef, pastrami and chicken. All of the sides are apparently $5, and there's not very much in the small containers. The women making the sandwiches seemed grumpy, and there are what I consider rude signs all over the place. One even said something to the effect of "Only dummies go up to the counter and hand the cashier a card. THIS IS CASH ONLY!"

I ordered a turkey and corned beef sandwich with lettuce, cucumber and onion on rye. They never told me what kind of cheese they had. And they put so much "love spice" (which seemed to be mostly seasoned salt) on the sandwich that I couldn't finish it -- and not because it was big, because it wasn't. That 2 meat sandwich was $9.

Sadly, I think the era of the charm of Ernie's has passed. I see no need to return.

Great spot! The sandwiches are fantastic and the workers are super nice and fast. I got the Ernie's Bird with everything on it on rye. It was packed, fresh, a bit spicy, and delicious. There is a good amount of outdoor seating as well. Would definitely come back, and recommend this spot to anyone in the area or even visiting Detroit.

Ernie is an institution! I love his schtik and the market - the only place that I can reliably find Better Made's Rainbow chips and pastrami.

I also love taking my immigrant friends to visit Ernie for a completely different experience than they anticipate.

When your around the area, even if your not hungry, trust me when I say STOP HERE AND GET THE MONSTER! You'll thank me later! The flavor is amazing! And there is always a line! But trust me; it's worth the wait!!

This is always my lunch stop before heading home from long 12 hours behind the wheel. Always delicious. Always great service. Always worth the stop

Who loves ya baby! Ernie is such a joy. Made me get the big sandwich on my first visit. Glad I did. It was so good.

Ernie's has been a staple in Oak Park since 1955. Despite his age, Ernie still occasionally makes the sandwiches himself. The interior has a typical, small market look to it. It is a cash only establishment. There is outdoor seating if you prefer to eat on site. The sandwiches have a home made feel to it. There are 4 bread/bun options, 2 kinds of cheese, and 7 different meats. Upon your first time, it is "tradition" to not have your sandwich cut in half. The "monster" was the obvious choice for me, as it includes both cheeses and all 7 meats. The old school vibe and the sandwiches make Ernie's a must for any locals who have never been.