15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago

15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: April 19, 2016

There's nothing quite like that first bite of a spot-on sandwich. Whether you favor a lunchtime bánh mì or a late night grilled cheese, these 15 masterpieces should be on your Chicago bucket list.

Cafecito is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

1. Cafecito

8.7
26 E Congress Pkwy (at State St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · The Loop · 193 tips and reviews

Phuong H.Phuong H: Three words: Delectable cubano sandwiches!

Cheesie's Pub and Grub is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

2. Cheesie's Pub and Grub

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

Emily S.Emily S.: Love the mac n cheese grilled sandwich

Portillo's is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

3. Portillo's

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

Kevin T.Kevin T: Mmm Italian beef sandwiches...

Bari is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

4. Bari

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

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

Ba Le is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

5. Ba Le

9.0
5014 N Broadway St (at W Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews

Sean A.Sean Alexander: I'm addicted to the BBQ pork. It's the most affordable addiction I've ever had.

Publican Quality Meats is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

6. Publican Quality Meats

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

Jason W.Jason W: I almost proposed to my pork belly gyro. Don't ignore the pickles if you get a sandwich.

Little Goat Diner is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

7. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 473 tips and reviews

Fargie .Fargie 🍴: Reuben with kimchi on rye was delicious!

Xoco is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

8. Xoco

8.7
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews

Chrissy C.Chrissy Coogan: The Ahogada is the greatest sandwich ever. The bread is perfect for the spicy tomato broth

J.P. Graziano Grocery is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

9. J.P. Graziano Grocery

9.1
901 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · West Town · 50 tips and reviews

Seth P.Seth Putnam: Mrs. Graziano is one of the kindest shop owners I've ever met. Great family, great sandwiches—especially the Prosciutto.

10. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

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

L K.L K: The corned beef is insane. Don't forget: every portion is enough for 2!

Ricobene's is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

11. Ricobene's

9.1
252 W 26th St, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Armour Square · 84 tips and reviews

Carlos H.Carlos Heredia: Breaded steak sandwich with mozzarella and hot giardinera

Lillie's Q is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

12. Lillie's Q

7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Amazing pulled pork. The meat has incredible flavor on its own, and then you can choose from their line of sauced to add a regional style. I recommend the vjnegar-based ENC.

BIG & little's Restaurant is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

13. BIG & little's Restaurant

8.2
860 N Orleans St (btwn W Chestnut St & W Locust St), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 140 tips and reviews

Mark B.Mark Brouch: The crab po'boy has a whole crab on it!

Chicago Diner is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

14. Chicago Diner

8.9
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 205 tips and reviews

Hathor R.Hathor Rabiah: My favorite go to spot when I'm in Chicago. Best vegan Reuben in the world!

Bandera Restaurant is one of 15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago.

15. Bandera Restaurant

535 N Michigan Ave (at E Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 210 tips and reviews

BriggsBriggs: Get the French Dip! When I dip, you dip, we dip!