50 Best Sandwich Shops in Chicago

“Okay this place is amazing. It’s all in the name! I got a Ruben and it was phenomenal. The ingredients taste so fresh and it was the perfect size. Staff was super sweet and the aroma of the place was cozy.

Will be returning 100%!“

“Fun place to check out while in Chicago. The food was great!“

“The best beef polishes ever. I'm looking for the new location. I'm not satisfied and i wont settle for any other.“

“We had dinner delivered tonight. It came fast and it was hot. We ordered a Cuban sandwich, turkey with bacon, a horseshoe sandwich, Mac and cheese and a kids Dino grilled cheese with the best french fries! We totally recommend TriBecca's Sandwich Shop and give it a 10 plus!“

“Best Sandwiches in Chicago!!!“

“Great sandwiches and fries! Ready very quick and hot. Don't be afraid to get the dip! Sandwich could've used more giardiniera, maybe ask for extra. Not a ton of seating, so consider taking it to go when it's busy.

Vegetarian options: It's beef. If you're vegetarian this probably isn't the place for you.“

“This is a small neighborhood restaurant with excellent service and food. There is a nice selection of sandwiches. The daily specials which usually include a homemade soup with fresh bread are delicious and priced very economically. They also have homemade breads and deserts, all of which are very good.“

“It was nice 👍 food and drinks 🍹 😊 good“

“Ordered the vegan BBQ pork banh mi. The "pork" was moist, had a really good texture and flavor. Overall well balanced sandwich. I would like to come back and try the other flavors.

Note that there isn't a place to sit down and eat. Only take out.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan“

“I will drive across the state for the fries with garlic aioli. Yummy!!“

“LOVE this place 😍...wish they would open one closer to me, I travel 3 hours to get my fix .. probably should move back to the area lol ..so much cheaper than the S-Way place ..and better, always crowded ..“

“I visited for the first time with a friend for brunch at her suggestion, and wow! The service and the food was excellent! I had a chicken salad sandwich and it had the perfect touch of sweetness! I was glad to find this place not far from my neighborhood, and I’m happy to support them again.“

“Great experience, delicious food , appetizers and desserts. I like the decor in old style . It’s very convenient location , just a few steps from the CTA blue line. German beer is great and a lot of cocktails to choose from. Our Polish waiter Krzys ( Chris ) was very nice and patient . Thank you“

“Subs are made with high quality meats and toppings and love the selection on tap.“

“I used DoorDash to have sandwiches delivered to family in Chicago. I’m currently in South Carolina. I needed to have the vinegar and oil separate, not on sandwiches. There is no option on the DoorDash ordering app for this request. I decided to directly reach out to the Jersey Mike's store on Fullerton to request my delivery order. I spoke with someone who could not have been nicer and more accommodating to my request. He stated that he’s got me on the request. When delivery was made, the store employee did have my back on separate vinegar and oil containers. This store does not offer packets like some sandwich shops, but it did not stop this employee from satisfying a request from the customer. Thank you for going the extra mile for my request. I will be spending my money at this Jersey Mike's location for all future orders, which are frequent. It’s the small things that people do that are the most profound.“

“Italian beef with the hot peppers and meatball sandwich were terrific! If your near Chicago Little Italy grab a sandwich.“

“Found metal in my food and the staff was Very Rude about it!“

“Grilled cheese was wonderful. The vibe was appealing. Wonderful music and ambiance.“

“I will drive across the state for the fries with garlic aioli. Yummy!!“

“I love this place!! The sandwiches and the personnel are awesome!! 200% recommended! 🔥❤️🇵🇷“

“Staff is great, owners are awesome, food is the best and we even got to sneak off and smoke weed with the guy who was there fixing the cooler!!! Bonus!!! I hope he fixed their cooler right because bro was RIPPED!!!“

“Amazing sandwiches! Had a great experience eating at Lunch Heroes and would recommend to anyone looking for a good sandwich and an even better cause!“

“We had Cafe 53 cater our entire wedding and the food was phenomenal! Our guests can’t stop talking about the smoked brisket to this day. Jess and her team are amazing to work with and their communication through out the entire process was great. While they have a standard catering menu, they are willing to make whatever you want and cater to your dietary needs. We had a bbq/comfort food style menu and it was a hit. The staff was on time with their services and were on top of it the entire time. The cost was a great price as well which is always a bonus. So thankful that we went with Jess and Cafe 53 for our big day!“

“Great food, great service!“

“I’ve been driving from Indianapolis to pick up their sandwiches for nearly two decades Love this place“

“Absolutely loved this spot while in town for baseball (Cubs) and downtown adventures... I got the mushroom with teriyaki and pineapple... best sub I've ever had hands down... all the flavors were phenomenal. My son had turkey and said the same about his sub... well definitely be back and highly recommend“

“True European deli with fresh and tasty offerings, great selection of wine, free wine tasting and coffee. The owner and staff are kind and make you feel like family.“

“one of the best spot in Chicago for a sub sandwich“

“Driving 25 miles just for a sandwich was absolutely worth it! The pictures do not do the hot steak sandwich with sauce and fries justice. Even with about 10 orders in front of me, I was in and out within 15 minutes. Street parking is available, and getting here is easy right off 1-57. Cash only.“

“I ordered an Italian dub on DoorDash. Picked it up but when I got home it was a turkey sub. It was delicious.
I called the store and spoke with Geneva. She apologized and will have an Italian waiting for me tomorrow !
Great service!“

“The food was hot and fresh made to order even the fries. I order the gym shoe. It was nice.

Vegetarian options: You can order anything you'd like just excluding meat in your dish

Kid-friendliness: They have plenty of options for all ages. For kid friendly items to order you can choose from chicken nuggets, chicken strips, cheese burgers, hot dogs, cheese fries, pizza puff, tacos and burritos. They also sell hot and fresh tasty breakfast and breakfast sandwiches.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy wheelchair accessibility available“

“I stop here multiple times a week for lunch. I grab two subs for my roommate and myself, and if I come after four they do two foot long subs for less than $9 an each.

Also the employees are wonderful. They’re very kind and easy to converse with, and they remember my order.

It’s my favorite subway in the Roger’s Park area. Definitely would recommend.“

“The service the food are good“

“Nonnas is one of my frequent take out spots on door dash. The “What The” sandwich is hard to compete with and lives up to west loop restaurant row standards. I’ve ordered from here 5+ times and the quality has been consistent every time. No complaints!“

“Super friendly, super fast, super tasty subs! Sub bread is excellent, very high quality bake paired with high-calibre sandwiches on the menu. Nonna is a national treasure and treats you like a favorite son as soon as you walk in the door. And if you look at prices these days, these guys compete there too -- great food and you don't break the bank. Support better, affordable and friendlier local shops like this one-- add Vinnies to your list for a great grab-and-go bite near West Loop.“

“Thank you so much for the fabulous chocolate chip cookies that I shared with my coworkers for my birthday 🎉‼️Everyone loved them‼️‼️“

“I really liked service here. Was surprisingly disappointed to see that the chicken soup didn’t have chicken meat. The soup itself was delicious. However The stores in UK and France have chicken meat in the soup. Frankly I feel cheated. I got a chicken sandwich and the bread didn’t taste or smell fresh.“

“While visiting Chicago we stopped by for lunch after a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry. The cafe is clean and inviting and the menu offers so many great options. The staff is really welcoming, kind, and easy to chat with. The location near the museum and Promontory Point is so convenient. It was a gorgeous day so we took our order to go to eat at the park. Our sandwiches were super fresh and delicious. If I were a local I’d definitely be a regular at Unbeatable! I hope to return if I’m ever back in the neighborhood.“

“Came here on my lunch break and I got the turkey burger on pita and my goodness it was good and refreshing!
My friend got the omlet with hash and toast !!
Also service was amazing she answered all our questions about the food and was very patient!“

“Recently I’ve had the privilege of not only meeting the owner of this establishment but also trying their meatball sandwiches, which is one of their top sellers. First bite, you can tell immediately that this was made with a lot of love and care. It legit felt like a hug from my grandmother every bite. Every part of this sandwich, from the bread to the sauce, and even the meatballs, you can tell that no shortcuts were taken. It’s clearly an artisanal sandwich. By far one of the best meatball sandwiches I’ve had. Even talking with the owner you can tell that he’s proud of his product. His food speaks for itself. Can’t wait to try what else this place has to offer. Keep it up guys!“

“Catered subs for event and had hot and cold subs delivered on time and as always delicious! Great service !“

“Sam runs an amazing place! Super friendly, and the subs are PHENOMENAL!“

“A bit slow, but the incredible Italian chopped beef sandwich was worth the wait. It was game day for the Cubs, so the wait was understandable. I liked both the sweet and spicy peppers in it to cut through the beef. I didn’t get it dipped this time, but have had it before and personally prefer it dipped, but my gf prefers otherwise cos it gets messy.“

“The food was delicious! The Tom and Jerry sandwich was our favorite!! We will definitely go back!“

“Given they have an outdoor area, it really compensates for the small, crammed area indoors. This is more like a place you walk in, order, and leave. But because they have outdoor area, again, it compensates for the indoor area.
The food is almost as good as Fontanos Subs.

I did ask for mayo, and they added mayo.
That was a mistake on my part. It tasted like there was too much mayo.

As soon as you order a cold sandwich, it would be ready in about 2 minutes. This is much quicker than any fast food restaurants I have been to.
I would recommend this over any other fast food restaurants.
It is cheap as well. I believe I payed $12 for the sandwich itself. Only half of it I was able to eat and the other half, I had either finish it, throw it out, or save it for later and hope it doesn't spoil (I was not around a fridge at the time).

Giardia spicy, is really not spicy. It's more mild than spicy. You will feel the taste of it later in the day though.“

“100/10 every time, at ANY location in any state 🥳“

“The dining room was closed but the dude working the whole place was still cool and confidently said it was good. They do bogo burgers in Uber eats which my fat ahh loves so overall good experience as the burger actually was good. Not crazy good but solid. The fries are bomb“

“Best sandwich ever!!
Not salty, feel healthy
sandwiches are served warm so it makes me feel fomfortable.
personally recommand BLT, salami Sandwich. And their buns are specal
My family tries 4kinds, we all are very satisfied with all of them!“

“LOVE this place 😍...wish they would open one closer to me, I travel 3 hours to get my fix .. probably should move back to the area lol ..so much cheaper than the S-Way place ..and better, always crowded ..“

“The food, service, cleanliness were great. Love it“