Nothing beats a good ol’ sammich. Around just about every corner in Chicago, you’ll find a restaurant selling them, but some do it better than others. Check out the 10 best sandwich shops in the city that you need to put on your food bucket list.
Fill up on something hearty and delicious at these wonderful restaurants. Scroll on for all the details.
- Tony’s Italian Deli & Subs (6708 N Northwest Highway)
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Facebook/Tony’s Italian Deli & Subs This family-owned restaurant is run by two natives of Italy and has served Chicago since 1978. They offer a wide selection of hot and cold subs, as well as soups, salads, and desserts.
- Jerry’s Sandwiches (5419 N Clark Street)
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Facebook/Jerry’s Sandwiches There’s no end to the different types of sandwiches you can get at this amazing place. You’ll find burgers as well as sandwiches made with chicken, seafood, beef, pork, vegetables, and cheese.
- The Garage Bar & Sandwiches (6154 N Milwaukee Avenue)
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Facebook/The Garage Bar & Sandwiches There are about a dozen fantastic sandwiches to choose from at this restaurant. You can try a shrimp po’boy, a New England lobster roll, and ones made with fried chicken, tenderloins, and more.
- J.P. Graziano Grocery Company (901 W Randolph Street)
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Facebook/J.P. Graziano Grocery Company This is one of the best sandwich shops in Chicago and it has been around since 1937. It is known for offering both imported and domestic cheeses, olives, oils, pasta, and spices. Subs can come with anything from turkey and prosciutto to tuna and artichoke.
- Cheesie’s Pub & Grub (958 W Belmont Avenue)
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Facebook/Cheesie’s Pub & Grub Nothing takes you back to your childhood quite like a grilled cheese, but there’s more than cheddar to Cheesie’s Pub & Grub’s creations. Specializing in gourmet sandwiches, this restaurant will have you hooked after one bite. Toppings range from mozzarella to mac and cheese.
- Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen (1141 S Jefferson Street)
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Facebook/Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen Home of the legendary mile-high corned beef, this deli has all your favorite classic sandwich meats and cheeses. It’s so good that everyone from President Barack Obama to Mayor Richard Daley have eaten here.
- Lucky’s Sandwich Company (3472 N Clark Street)
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Facebook/Lucky’s Sandwich Company Wrigleyville You’ll never believe the sandwiches they’re selling at this joint… until you taste one for yourself. Home of the overstuffed sandwich, this epic place is so great that it has been featured on television shows like Man vs. Food. These behemoths come with the fries stuffed right inside.
- Chop Shop (2033 W North Avenue)
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Facebook/Chop Shop Housed in a 100-year-old auto body shop, this local bar is one of the best places for meat lovers. And what better way to eat meat than between bread? The restaurant is also known for hosting live music and other fun events.
- The Fat Shallot (125 S Clark Street)
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Facebook/The Fat Shallot One of the best sandwich shops in Chicago actually started as a food truck. It now has a store in the Loop where you can find their absolutely amazing eats. Sandwiches include turkey, chicken buffalo, a truffle BLT, grilled cheese, and more.
- Wyler Road (3581 W Belden Avenue)
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Facebook/Wyler Road This Logan Square hot spot is all about fresh, house-made, and locally sourced ingredients. Both hot and cold varieties are available. In addition to sandwiches, you’ll also enjoy a wide variety of beers, as well as a “boozy float” made with ice cream.
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Facebook/Tony’s Italian Deli & Subs
This family-owned restaurant is run by two natives of Italy and has served Chicago since 1978. They offer a wide selection of hot and cold subs, as well as soups, salads, and desserts.
Facebook/Jerry’s Sandwiches
There’s no end to the different types of sandwiches you can get at this amazing place. You’ll find burgers as well as sandwiches made with chicken, seafood, beef, pork, vegetables, and cheese.
Facebook/The Garage Bar & Sandwiches
There are about a dozen fantastic sandwiches to choose from at this restaurant. You can try a shrimp po’boy, a New England lobster roll, and ones made with fried chicken, tenderloins, and more.
Facebook/J.P. Graziano Grocery Company
This is one of the best sandwich shops in Chicago and it has been around since 1937. It is known for offering both imported and domestic cheeses, olives, oils, pasta, and spices. Subs can come with anything from turkey and prosciutto to tuna and artichoke.
Facebook/Cheesie’s Pub & Grub
Nothing takes you back to your childhood quite like a grilled cheese, but there’s more than cheddar to Cheesie’s Pub & Grub’s creations. Specializing in gourmet sandwiches, this restaurant will have you hooked after one bite. Toppings range from mozzarella to mac and cheese.
Facebook/Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen
Home of the legendary mile-high corned beef, this deli has all your favorite classic sandwich meats and cheeses. It’s so good that everyone from President Barack Obama to Mayor Richard Daley have eaten here.
Facebook/Lucky’s Sandwich Company Wrigleyville
You’ll never believe the sandwiches they’re selling at this joint… until you taste one for yourself. Home of the overstuffed sandwich, this epic place is so great that it has been featured on television shows like Man vs. Food. These behemoths come with the fries stuffed right inside.
Facebook/Chop Shop
Housed in a 100-year-old auto body shop, this local bar is one of the best places for meat lovers. And what better way to eat meat than between bread? The restaurant is also known for hosting live music and other fun events.
Facebook/The Fat Shallot
One of the best sandwich shops in Chicago actually started as a food truck. It now has a store in the Loop where you can find their absolutely amazing eats. Sandwiches include turkey, chicken buffalo, a truffle BLT, grilled cheese, and more.
Facebook/Wyler Road
This Logan Square hot spot is all about fresh, house-made, and locally sourced ingredients. Both hot and cold varieties are available. In addition to sandwiches, you’ll also enjoy a wide variety of beers, as well as a “boozy float” made with ice cream.
Have you been to one of these excellent sandwich shops in Chicago? Are there any others you love that deserve a spot on this list? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
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