Chicago Flat Sammies
Category: Restaurants [Edit]
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, River East, Magnificent Mile811 N Michigan Ave
(between Chicago Ave & Pearson St)
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 664-2733
- Nearest Transit:
Chicago (Red)
- Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: No
- Outdoor Seating: No
73 reviews
Neighborhood: Near North Side
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14 Reviews for Chicago Flat Sammies
A great lunch option for working folks in the area, I thought the pest chicken sandwich hit the spot combined with a fountain diet coke. The meal was about $8.
Yes, the building itself caters to tourists, but there's plenty of tables and not once have felt crowded eating here.
Prices are a tad overinflated, but the sammies are good. I had the tuna melt, which was a tad too oily. I lost some of my appetite when I saw the oil seeping through the paper bag. Sammies come with house-made kettle chips, which were great in their oily goodness! I scarfed down the bag even though I had every intention to eat only half. :)
I went around one and unfortunately had to wait more than 15 minutes to get my food. Service is SLOW. But I guess that's what you get when your food is made to order.
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Bathrooms: Clean
Atmosphere: Tourist Trap!
Food: Good
Service: Good
I'm still very upset so they are getting the wrath of Rick today! Food was just OK, nothing special, I'd expect more from a Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant!
The issue is I was pick pocketed while in this establishment, I've never in my life had this happen to me! I asked for assistance and got none! Please be careful near the Water Tower.
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After the Shamrock Shuffle I stopped in here with my family. After seeing this place on 190 North, my aunt and uncle that have a condo in the area decided to give it a try. Now it is a go-to spot whenever they are in the area.
We had a spicy sandwich (I forget the name but pepper jack cheese was involved) and the southwestern chicken salad. My mom and I were going to split the items and they did it for us with no extra charge. I thought that was a nice touch. The dining area was pretty quiet with a few people coming and going.
I thought the food tasted great! The salad came with this great flatbread (extra bread is always a plus in my book!!). Also, the dressing was evenly distributed and nothing was smothered. The sandwich was nice and warm (if you remember the day of the Shuffle--it was freezing!!!!) and really tasted great. It was spicy but not too spicy.
I would definitely return to Sammies again the next time I'm shopping on Michigan Avenue and want a quick bite!
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Boo. This place is awful. Went here upon the recommendation of other Yelpers. Would have rather taken the quick jaunt down Chicago Ave. to Jimmy John's... or even McDonald's. My sandwich was one of those toasted ones and they couldn't even nail the toasted part. My cheese was still cold and the ingredients are very sub-par.
Doesn't even deserve to be called a poor-man's Potbelly's. I wouldn't even let a poor-man eat here.
I had read about this place topping some of the best sandwich spots in Chicago, so being a sandwich wizard of such I was obligated to give CFS a shot, and would have to say that I concur. They make a mean sandwich and soup to boot. Walking in I was very unimpressed. I stood at at the counter for about 5 minutes waiting to be noticed, against my better judgment I did not wear my Stiletto heels. Finally I asked, "Am I supposed to do something, like sit down?" but the man behind the counter said the woman would be right with me. When I did get service it was very pleasant. So number 83, grabbed some tourist brochures, sat down and waited for his turkey sandwich and tomato soup to arrive. It took about 15-20 minutes for my sandwich to arrive. Perplexed to why it took so long for a turkey sandwich, upon the first bite I discovered what my wait and the hub-bub was about. The bread was warm, like it was just made. I don't like chips in general, more of a pepper fan than salt but they must have sprinkled with crack because they were amazing and possibly added some crack to the tomato soup because that was the best tomato soup I have ever had. Although I do not claim to be a soup wizard. Yes, the service was slow and friendly I was there because of the grumbling in the stomach and the food was worth the wait.
This place is hidden among the tourist info. center. Reminded me a little bit of a combination of pottbelly's and corner bakery. The food was quicky and was decent. Tuna was good, chicken looked a little funky, though my friend had the chili and it looked delish!
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I love the southwest chicken salad... that dressing is amazing. Yummy hot sandwiches, tasty pizza and good chili mac in a cute little tucked away location. This place is one of my favorite lunch spots.
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Located inside Water Tower, this is a great place for workers on lunch and tourists alike. Their food is okay, and they have really awesome salads. The staff aren't very friendly the few times I've gone, but when you deal with mainly tourists on a daily basis (as the info desk is located there also), I wouldn't be too happy either!
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Because my lust for LEYE points knows no bounds (I know, I know), my friend and I tried this place out before going to the MCA. Hidden in the old pumping station, the atmosphere felt a little weird, but I enjoyed my lunch. I got the pesto chicken sandwich and it was very filling and really who doesn't want a sandwich with fresh basil on it. The kettle chips were good, if a little salty. I'm sure I'll be back to try more of the sandwiches.
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I highly recommend the Tuna sandwich with the homemade potato chips - absolutely delicous. The nacho chips with chili are also amazing. This place is a lovely place to bring out-of-town visitors. I wouldn't necessarily visit on an ordinary day - a few too many tourists.
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Edit 6/14/07 (4 stars to 2 stars):
Had lunch here the other day for the first time and a long time and wasn't feeling it like I used to. I had the Southwestern chicken salad and it was just ok...the chicken part of it was pretty nasty, but that may be my own pickiness when it comes to meat. Flat Sammies is ok and all, but while in the area I'd suggest el appetito or food life.
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Great lunch spot! I feel like I'm the only person who's not a tourist when I go here, but I'm not sure why local Chicago peeps are eating here because it's really good! I highly recommend the sandwiches and salads! It does get pretty swamped with tourists so sometimes it's a bit difficult to find a table, but I always end up finding one eventually.
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This place serves tasty flatbread sandwiches and pizzas in a casual setting inside the old Pumping Station. The lemonade is refreshing here, and you can relax while looking at some of the free tourism brochures available for Chicagoland attractions.
This place is a hidden treasure! It's in the pumping station so not many people know about it, but I love their chili! It is one of the best in the city!
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