Welcome

At Dave’s Specialty Foods, awesome food is standard and service is always with a smile! Chef-owner Dave Esau has been in the gourmet restaurant business for 40 years ( he still retains his high energy! ) and brings his experience to suburban Chicago and your catered party.

We believe in real food cooked by real people with real passion.

Our intimate, customized, in-home catered dinners for 10 get the exact same, 100% homemade food, special attention and quality as our catered weddings and large events for 300. Our hundreds of ecstatic customers all share the same opinion: “Dave’s is awesome!”

*UPDATED* Store Hours

Tuesday thru Saturday | 11am – 2pm
Sunday & Monday | Shop closed
Catering | 7 days a week!

WEEKLY FAMILY MEALS FROM DAVE’S

Each week we’ll post a new and awesome, gourmet menu of meals to take home, heat, and eat! Bring a home-cooked meal to your family, your parents, neighbors, friends, or even just for yourself. Quantities can be adjusted! Call or email to place your order.

Check out our weekly rotating menu here!

Stop by for lunch!

We offer awesome homemade soups, fresh panini sandwiches, and tasty pastries. Come on by!

Soups of the Day: Saturday, March 6th
Classic Chicken Noodle
Hearty Bean (GF)(VEG)
Egg Drop with Shredded Chicken (GF)

Check out our full lunch menu here!

Dave’s Virtual Cooking Classes:

Testimonials