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Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches
Old Oak Tap is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

1. Old Oak Tap

2109 W Chicago Ave (btwn N Hoyne Ave & N Leavitt St), Chicago, IL
Bar · West Town · 66 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: BLT - #1 sandwich

Au Cheval is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

2. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 483 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Fried Bologna

Al's Deli is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

3. Al's Deli

914 Noyes St, Evanston, IL
Deli · 30 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Roast Beef

Publican Quality Meats is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

4. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: PB&L sandwich

Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

5. Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter

8.4
100 E Walton St (btwn N Rush St & N Lake Shore Dr), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Streeterville · 62 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Belgian Chicken Curry Salad

Acadia is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

6. Acadia

1639 S Wabash Ave (btwn E 16th St & E 18th St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · South Loop · 53 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Lobster Roll

Birchwood Kitchen is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

7. Birchwood Kitchen

2211 W North Ave (btwn Leavitt St. & Bell Ave.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Bucktown · 99 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Smoked Salmon Salad

Cemitas Puebla is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

8. Cemitas Puebla

3619 W North Ave (at N Monticello Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Humboldt Park · 55 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Atomica Cemitas

Nana is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

9. Nana

3267 S Halsted St (W 33rd St), Chicago, IL
Café · Bridgeport · 82 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Grilled Laughing Bird Shrimp and Fried Po’ Boy

Lula Café is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

10. Lula Café

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Ham and Raclette Panino

Ricobene's is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

11. Ricobene's

9.0
252 W 26th St, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Armour Square · 84 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Breaded Steak

Frog N Snail is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

12. Frog N Snail

3124 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lake View East · 22 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: The Hawkeye

Crosby's Kitchen is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

13. Crosby's Kitchen

8.6
3455 N Southport Ave (at Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lakeview · 64 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Chicken Dip

Longman & Eagle is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

14. Longman & Eagle

9.2
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Wild Boar Sloppy Joe

Bari is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

15. Bari

9.4
1120 W Grand Ave (at N May St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · West Town · 65 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Meatball Sub

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

16. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.2
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 117 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Corned Beef

Eggy's is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

17. Eggy's

8.2
333 E Benton Pl (Inside Village Market), Chicago, IL
Diner · Near East Side · 89 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Turkey Club

Old Jerusalem is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

18. Old Jerusalem

7.1
1411 N Wells St (at W Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Old Town · 22 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Falafel. get it

Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

19. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Crab Cake sandwich

Olga's Delicatessen is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

20. Olga's Delicatessen

3209 W Irving Park Rd (Kedzie), Chicago, IL
Deli · Irving Park · 3 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Chicken Schnitzel

Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

21. Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen

1625 N Halsted St (at North Ave), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · North Side · 39 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Shawarma sandwich

Big Jones is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

22. Big Jones

8.3
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Toasted Pimiento Cheese

La Pane Halal Pizza is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

23. La Pane Halal Pizza

7.1
2954 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Café · Albany Park · 8 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Vegetarian Panino

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

24. Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine

53 E Lake St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · The Loop · 83 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Cali Chèvre

Max's Deli is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

25. Max's Deli

7.0
191 Skokie Valley Rd (at Clavey Rd), Highland Park, IL
Breakfast Spot · 26 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Pastrami sandwich

Lucky's Sandwich Co. is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

26. Lucky's Sandwich Co.

7.9
3472 N Clark St (btwn W Cornelia Ave & W Newport Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 69 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: The Fredo sandwich

City Provisions Deli is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

27. City Provisions Deli

1820 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL
Deli · Ravenswood · 22 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Smoked Ham sandwich

Papa's Cache Sabroso is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

28. Papa's Cache Sabroso

8.4
2517 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Humboldt Park · 34 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Jibarito sandwich

Bavette's Bar and Boeuf is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

29. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

9.3
218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 130 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Shaved Prime Rib

Hannah's Bretzel is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

30. Hannah's Bretzel

131 S Dearborn St (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 37 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese

La Fournette is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

31. La Fournette

8.4
1547 N Wells St (at W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Old Town · 42 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Tuna Salad

Paramount Room is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

32. Paramount Room

415 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Desplaines St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 88 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Paramount Reuben

Melt Sandwich Shoppe is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

33. Melt Sandwich Shoppe

1840 N Damen Ave (at Churchill St.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Bucktown · 23 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: The Istanbul

Floriole Cafe & Bakery is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

34. Floriole Cafe & Bakery

8.7
1220 W Webster Ave (btwn Magnolia & Racine), Chicago, IL
Café · North Side · 88 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: B.A.D. sandwich

First Slice Pie Cafe is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

35. First Slice Pie Cafe

4401 N Ravenswood Ave (at W Montrose Ave), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · Ravenswood · 20 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Duck Confit and Mozzarella

Troquet is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

36. Troquet

1834 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Ravenswood · 18 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Croque Monsieur

Grahamwich is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

37. Grahamwich

615 N State St (btwn E Ohio St & E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Near North Side · 103 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Green Garbanzo

Saigon Sisters Restaurant is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

38. Saigon Sisters Restaurant

8.3
567 W Lake St (btwn Jefferson & Clinton), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · West Loop · 75 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: The Hen House

Rosalia's Deli is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

39. Rosalia's Deli

6.9
241 N York St, Elmhurst, IL
Deli · 5 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Tuscan Chicken

Market House on the Square is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

40. Market House on the Square

8.5
655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest, IL
Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Whitefish sandwich

Elaine's Coffee Call is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

41. Elaine's Coffee Call

7.3
1816 N Clark St (Lincoln), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Old Town Triangle · 29 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Oat Bread, Pecan Butter, and Fruit Jam

Marion Street Cheese Market is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

42. Marion Street Cheese Market

100 S Marion St (at South Blvd), Oak Park, IL
Cheese Store · 48 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Cauliflower Melt

Cafecito is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

43. Cafecito

9.0
26 E Congress Pkwy (at State St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · The Loop · 193 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Cubana sandwich

Chickpea is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

44. Chickpea

2018 W Chicago Ave (at Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 24 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Kufta sandwich

Goddess and Grocer is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

45. Goddess and Grocer

8.8
1649 N Damen Ave (at Wabansia St), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Bucktown · 61 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Debbie’s Egg Salad

Zenwich is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

46. Zenwich

9.1
416 N York St (at Fremont Ave), Elmhurst, IL
Sandwich Spot · 28 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Beef Curry

Toni Patisserie & Café is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

47. Toni Patisserie & Café

65 E Washington St (at Garland Ct), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 101 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: Le Végétarien

Phoebe's Bakery is one of Chicago's Top 50 Sandwiches.

48. Phoebe's Bakery

3327 N Broadway St (at W Roscoe St.), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Lake View East · 31 tips and reviews

HeedHeed: The Gatsby