Chicago Delis

Sandwich

1. Panozzo's Italian…

Neighborhood: Near Southside

Pannozzo's is one of those special neighborhood places with well -stocked shelves, familiar faces, and a whole lotta' charm! Its part deli, part grocery, part carryout, sandwich shop. Strike up...

2. Bari Foods

Neighborhood: Near West Side

sfogliatelle, all for a song.  Bari reminds me of the italian deli of my youth. I can get a big fat caprese sandwich on a nice crusty piece of bread for a song: I can also stiock up on San Marzano...

3. Alpine Food Shop

everything. Best sandwich place in the Chicagoland area! They need to deliver to DC.  PS-Call ahead to order. Then you can just go in and pick it up if there is a line....

4. Perry's

Neighborhood: The Loop

This place is insane.  First of all, the sandwiches are so big that you cant' even open up your mouth wide enough to fit it in- that's nuts.  It's the perfect place for a group of guys...

5. Pastoral

Neighborhood: The Loop

Excellent selection of cheeses with a good variety of wines.  My favorite are the sandwich options which are fantastically priced and taste excellent.  The Santorini sandwich is my favorite so far...

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Quality Meats

1. Bari Foods

Neighborhood: Near West Side

It's All True!   Delectable, delicious, savory, completely satisfying, best ever Italian Sub! What is their secret? I believe there are many: top quality meats and cheeses, incredible bread...

2. Perry's

Neighborhood: The Loop

that are really hungry.  The meat and bread are not the best quality, but I come here to watch people get humiliate at the siren blowing when they're on their cell :)...

3. Fontano's Subs

Neighborhood: The Loop

I may have just put on 5 pounds or so from the 8" ham sub soaked in italian dressing that I just devoured at work. Fresh Italian bread, quality meat and cheese, and homemade Italian dressing...

4. Bobak Sausage…

Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge

; blintzes, pierogi and potato pancakes and salads. They also sell make-your-own hotdogs and polish sausages at $2.00 each.   The store is a typical bigger Polish supermarket. Deli and meat excel...

5. New York Deli

Neighborhood: Lakeview

Head bacon and sliced deli meat, really good fresh-made bread, and a special mix of vinegar, spices, and good olive oil. It's a perfect example of how high quality ingredients elevate any meal...

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