About
Deli Boys is Hulu's breakout comedy about two Pakistani-American brothers who inherit their father's deli empire -- and his criminal enterprise. Though set in Philadelphia, the series films entirely in Chicago, transforming the city's diverse neighborhoods into convincing Philly stand-ins. Season 1 filmed January through April 2024, with Season 2 production beginning December 2025. Key locations include the historic Essence of India restaurant at 4601 N. Lincoln Avenue (dressed as the brothers' deli), Devon Avenue in Rogers Park (Chicago's real South Asian commercial corridor), and a private residence in Oak Park at 825 N. Euclid Avenue. The cast is led by Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh. Fans can walk the Lincoln Square, McKinley Park, and Rogers Park neighborhoods to spot real storefronts used in the show.
Filming Locations
4 locationsCinespace Chicago Film Studios
2621 W 15th Pl
Season 2 primary production. Fred Armisen joins cast.
Chicago
Jan 31, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Rogers Park - Devon Avenue
2500 W Devon Ave
South Asian community street scenes. Chicago doubles for Philadelphia.
Chicago
Jan 31, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Pilsen
1201-1227 W 18th St
Active permit - DBS2 production code. 20th Television.
Chicago
Jan 26, 2026 - Jan 29, 2026
Bridgeport
1801 S Throop St
Active permit - DBS2 production. Street filming.
Chicago
Jan 26, 2026 - Jan 29, 2026
Sources
5 verifiedResearched from 5 independent sources. How we research →
