15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago

15 Bucket List Sandwiches in Chicago

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: Aprile 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
Ristorante cubano · The Loop · 193 consigli e recensioni

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
Paninoteca · Lakeview · 169 consigli e recensioni

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
Locale da Hot Dog · River North · 667 consigli e recensioni

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
Paninoteca · West Town · 65 consigli e recensioni

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

8.9
5014 N Broadway St (at W Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Ristorante vietnamita · Uptown · 86 consigli e recensioni

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
Gastronomia · Fulton Market · 134 consigli e recensioni

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
Tavola Calda · Fulton Market · 473 consigli e recensioni

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
Ristorante messicano · Near North Side · 360 consigli e recensioni

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
Ristorante italiano · West Town · 50 consigli e recensioni

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
Paninoteca · South Loop · 117 consigli e recensioni

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 consigli e recensioni

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
Locale per barbecue · Bucktown · 119 consigli e recensioni

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
Ristorante fast food · Near North Side · 140 consigli e recensioni

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
Ristorante vegetariano e vegano · Lake View East · 205 consigli e recensioni

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
Nuovo ristorante americano · Streeterville · 210 consigli e recensioni

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