Cafecito is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

1. Cafecito

8.8
26 E Congress Pkwy (at State St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · The Loop · 193 tips and reviews

Amanda C.Amanda Cooper: Their cafe con leche is my morning crack. The pollo chipotle sandwich and ropa vieja platter are also favorites of mine!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This Cubano is delicious, and the key to its success is the citrus-garlic-marinated, cumin-rubbed lechon asado and the perfect toasting (whoever is operating the plancha needs a raise). -BC Read more.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This Cubano is delicious, and the key to its success is the citrus-garlic-marinated, cumin-rubbed lechon asado and the perfect toasting (whoever is operating the plancha needs a raise).

Bari is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

2. Bari

9.2
1120 W Grand Ave (at N May St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · West Town · 65 tips and reviews

Smokkee S.Smokkee Singleton: Anything Italian like the spicy Italian or the Italian sausage sub is good here.

Tony V.Tony Vlastelica: Call ahead to order otherwise you will wait. Hot Italian sub is amazing!

Dana T.Dana Tedesco: Come in for a fresh Caprese Sub (add roasted red peppers) but also leave with house made Barese Sausage to fry up or grill out and authentic dried Italian Sausage to simply snack on.

Ba Le is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

3. Ba Le

8.9
5014 N Broadway St (at W Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bui: Have been coming here daily since I was, 7 or 8. Place is usually pretty busy. Anyone around Uptown knows what a gem this place is. Best Viet sandwiches ever for 2.95! Get it, get it.

Christin "X1" L.Christin "X1" L: The best Banh Mi. Also great selection of Macarons.

Laura P.Laura Pearce: BBQ pork is my go to, but all of their sandwiches are really flavorful on delicious crusty bread.

Publican Quality Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

4. Publican Quality Meats

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

Rex F.Rex F: Amazing free samples while you wait. Can't go wrong with the Porchetta sandwich or pork belly "gyro" sandwich

PureWowPureWow: Your favorite sandwich spot becomes a cozy, country-chic event space at night. Upstairs, the Butcher Shop and Cafe seats up to 38; downstairs, the Chef’s Prep Table can fit two dozen. Read more.

Nash P.Nash Pleasant: High quality deli with some of the best sandwiches in the city

J.P. Graziano Grocery is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

5. J.P. Graziano Grocery

9.2
901 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · West Town · 50 tips and reviews

A D.A D: Great sandwhiches at reasonable prices. Prosciutto is my favorite.

Don W.Don Wojnicki: Hands down the best subs in the whole city. The Italian, Prosciutto, and Spicy are all staples... but if you want your mind blown, order the house speciality; The Mr. G

Matthew K.Matthew K.: Amazing tuna sandwich, which is made to order (no pre-made tuna salad).

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

6. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

8.9
233 W Erie St (btwn N St Clair St & N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 77 tips and reviews

J L.J L: "Sweet Heat" fried chicken donut sandwich and the original fried chicken sandwich made spicy are top-notch. Get both!

Slaveiko S.Slaveiko Savov: Great place! The doughnuts are amazing and the sandwiches are very good too.

Marty A.Marty Acks: Chocolate donut sandwich with egg and bacon was great

Ricobene's is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

7. Ricobene's

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

Michael B.Michael Bottigliero: Best breaded steak, awesome pizza, shakes (strawberry!) sandwiches.

Montse J.Montse Jimenez: Try the breaded steak sandwich, an original delicious! Add the fresh cut fries, the best. You better come hungry!

Diana S.Diana Sanborn: I highly recommend the breaded steak sandwich or the chicken parm sandwich. They are both delicious! If you get the chicken parm, be sure to ask for mozzarella as the sandwich doesn't include cheese.

Nhu Lan Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

8. Nhu Lan Bakery

9.1
2612 W Lawrence Ave (at N Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Ravenswood · 53 tips and reviews

SubrosaSubrosa: Vegetarian sandwiches are excellent! Lemongrass Tofu is the best.

MalveneMalvene: Huge sandwiches...cheapy, fresh, and good amount of veggies and meat.

Krista O.Krista Ortgiesen: Awesome and inexpensive sandwiches (about $3). I crave the shrimp spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce regularly.

Cheesie's Pub and Grub is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

9. Cheesie's Pub and Grub

8.8
958 W Belmont Ave (at Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 169 tips and reviews

Doug S.Doug Steinbeck: Had the Sandwich of the Month...it was excellent! Potato salad is great too.

Kristin D.Kristin Danger: All drinks $4 & open til 5am on weekends, sandwiches are awesome! Can't beat this place

Alisha W.Alisha Workman: Go there for the cheap, delicious drinks and the grilled cheese! Don't get the soups (even with that groupon...just forget em) and only get pizza if you can't handle epic grilled cheese. TENDERIZER!!!

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

10. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.1
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 117 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Bernardi: don't get anything else besides the Corned Beef sandwich. it's one of the most famous sandwiches in the world, so don't miss out!

EaterEater: The torchbearer for a dying breed of Jewish delis and diners in Chicago, Manny's has endured for more than a half-century in the South Loop thanks to massive and delicious pastrami sandwiches. Read more.

Rick B.Rick Bendix: Delicious soups - both matzo ball and kreplach. The Turkey Pastrami sandwich is outstanding, but half a sandwich is plenty when combined with soup and a potato pancake

Portillo's is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

11. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 667 tips and reviews

David P.David Park: Italian beef and sausage combo sandwich!! Add the hot peppers and get a side of red sauce to dip it in.

Heidi R.Heidi Renner: Italian beef sandwiches that are delicious and cool place...lots of stuff to look at

XavierXavier: Best italian beef sandwiches in chicago! A little crowded worth the wait.

Conte Di Savoia European Specialties is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

12. Conte Di Savoia European Specialties

8.8
1438 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 24 tips and reviews

Lance H.Lance H: Great Italian sub sandwich on fresh bread. Wash it down with the always refreshing and superior taste of RC Cola.

Patrick G.Patrick Gallagher: Try the subs: they are the best in the area, and they have a great imported Italian grocery, too. Been a favorite of mine for 8 years and counting!

Jake S.Jake Sicinski: They have a great lunch special. Six inch sandwich, chips, and a can of soda for only $4.50. All of the sandwiches are amazing as well.

90 Miles Cuban Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

13. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe

8.9
2540 W Armitage Ave (at Stave St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · Logan Square · 173 tips and reviews

Ivan V.Ivan Vega: The fish sandwich was delicious! Wanted something other than red meat and loved it!

Katy M.Katy M.: chicken soup, cuban sandwich, steak strip, ropa vieja, pork medallions: all amazing choices. byob and outdoor seating, you can't beat it.

Lisa P.Lisa Petrov: Sandwiches are huge!! Everything was delish...cafe con leche is awesome, hot or cold. Took me back to mi querida Cuba. I will be back for sure.

Monti's is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

14. Monti's

9.0
4757 N Talman Ave (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Ravenswood · 40 tips and reviews

Casey M.Casey McCowan: Delicious cheesesteaks. You will NOT be disappointed!!! Killer Pork sandwich too!!!

Samantha B.Samantha Bernis: Philly cheesesteaks...so delicious. Get the Authentic wit with white American. Trust me. And the owner is great, super nice.

Mark B.Mark Brouch: Awesome cheesesteak sandwiches!

Eleven City Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Sandwiches in Chicago.

15. Eleven City Diner

8.9
1112 S Wabash Ave (btwn 11th St & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Diner · South Loop · 299 tips and reviews

Jill H.Jill H-W: The lox and latke was the best breakfast I had during my one week stay in Chicago. I went back for dinner and had the Rubin's Reuben with pastrami and it was better than any Reuben that I've ever had!

Alvin C.Alvin Chin: The corned beef sandwich and hand crafted root beer are awesome!

Lee C.Lee Cohen: Huge menu. My to go to place for brunch. Awesome omelets, even better sandwiches. Try the corned beef sandwich with chopped liver on challah, it wont let you down