J.P. Graziano Grocery
$$ | West Loop
Long-running Italian market and sandwich shop offering subs + specialty food items since 1937.
Bari
$ | Noble Square
Compact Italian deli and grocery serving takeaway sandwiches, salads, soups + sides.
Nini’s Deli
$ | West Town
Casual deli featuring multi-ethnic sandwiches, with Cuban steak, falafel, empanadas, hummus + pita.
Manny’s Coffee Shop + Deli
$$ | UIC/Near West Side
Storied, no-frills institution serving classic deli fare in a cafeteria-style setting.
Panes Bread Cafe
$$ | Lakeview
Cash-only counter-service cafe known for its original sandwiches + fresh-baked bread.
Tempesta
$$ | West Town
Hybrid deli, sandwich shop + grocery market with artisanal fare, full bar and prepared foods to go.
Fontano’s Subs
$ | Little Italy
Hearty sub sandwiches served in a casual setting inside a small Italian grocery store/deli.
Ricobene’s
$ | Armour Square
Old-school pizza parlor serving a famous breaded steak sandwich alongside pizza + Italian standards.
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
$$ | Logan Square + Lincolnwood + Roscoe Village
Cubanos, empanadas, ropa vieja and more in a casual, colorful space with murals, patio + BYOB policy.
Vinnies Sub Shop
$$ | River West
No-frills, takeout-oriented neighborhood deli with massive made-to-order sandwiches.
Pastoral
$$$ | Lakeview + The Loop + French Market
Mini-chain branch of specialty shops for cheese, bread, wine + boutique beer plus to-go foods.
Mr. Submarine
$ | The Loop + Lakeview + Lincoln Park + Portage Park + Ravenswood
Counter-serve chain for sub sandwiches (including corned beef and roast beef), plus salads + soups.
Humboldt Haus
$ | Wicker Park
Hidden gem, no-frills sandwich shop attached to a liquor store.
Doc B
$$ | Gold Coast + River North
Counter-serve American spot offering seasonal comfort food in modern + spacious surroundings.
The Roost Carolina Kitchen
$ | West Loop + Lakeview + The Loop
Spare, child-friendly offshoot of a food truck serving fried chicken & other Southern comfort fare.