Walked in and thought the decor was pretty cool looking. First time here so I went with the Corned Beef sandwich with chips. Sandwich was spot on and delicious. Employees were friendly and fast with my order. I'd definitely recommend them. I'll be going back to try something different on the menu. Didn't get a 5 stars only because it was overpriced in my opinion. read more

I am in LOVE with this place. The staff are friendly, and the food is amazing. I get the Turkey Reuben, extra grilled. It is off the charts. I literally crave this sandwich. The house made chips are amazing as well. They are fast, efficient, and the place is always SPOTLESS. read more

Over priced food, not the best tasting sandwich for the money. I had the turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese and mayo, they forgot to put spicy mustard and a small bag of potatoes chips.The only drinks were fountain drinks in a medium cup, 2 sandwiches cost me $26.00. I would have enjoyed the sandwich if they offered lettuce and tomatoes at least. The place has low overhead, when it comes to the food and drinks. This is in the west loop area, where the rent is up there. Don't think I want to spend my money on a bland sandwich, going somewhere else. read more

How dry I am!!!!!!!!!!! If you want dry pickles, fake rye bread and sliced, steamed corned beef or pastrami with stale ass potatoe chips..... keep eating there glad I didn't purchase this lunch. read more

Foods ok. Def had a better corned beef sandwich. "We don't give to go bags for one sandwich". Not going to come back for a mediocre sandwich and bad customer service read more

Been here 3x for lunch all superb and delicious. I ordered online n picked up as soon as I arrived. Service was friendly and fast. Great Pastrami, juicy Ruben and try the Italian Beef you won't regret. read more

Stopped in today on first visit here. A Small place on Lake Street. Sandwich was very good - one of the best I have had in a while. Staff was friendly. They boxed our meals up nicely. Highly recommend. We will be back. read more

I went to the Corned Beef Factory hungry for an Italian Beef sandwich (go figure) but the fella taking my order gave me one of those looks like hey dude the shop is called the Corned Beef Factory. I was so happy I took his advice and ordered the Tom & Jerry Combo Sandwich (Corned beef and pastrami on rye with spicy mustard, swiss cheese, pickle spear and homemade potato chips). It was huge and delicious. If you're in the Fulton Market area you have to give them a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Cool little sandwich shop located in the Fulton market area. I've been here a few times and usually leave pretty satisfied.

Corn beef literally was just bland and the chips was stale. My picture says it, trash. read more

Corned Beef Factory - Didn't even want to finish it... Eww - Sandwiches Near Me - Maywood, Illinois

Man, this place is great. It's on Lake, just a few blocks away from COCO Chicago, the coworking space I was visiting for the day. Corned Beef Factory *does* do delivery on the site (which handily allowed me to pay before pickup with a credit card; the place is cash only in-store), but it was such a nice day I decided to stretch my legs. I ordered the reuben with a side of pickle and the tasty sandwich was legit the size of my face. AND it was damn tasty: grilled to perfection with the right amount of sauerkraut. There was a tad too much thousand island so eating it was a mess, but eh, it was a delicious mess. The shop is teeny tiny. It's also hot as balls, so kudos to everyone working there butts off. There's also minimal seating outside the patio. If you're in the mood for a damn good reuben or corned beef sandwich, go here. Make sure to ask for extra pickles and extra napkins. read more

I have been to the corn beef factory twice and purchased sandwiches for my friend that is in the hospital. "She" loves the sandwiches but this 1 star is not about the food! I went yesterday to pick up two sandwiches and the young women would not give me a bag! Totally put off by this BECAUSE I had to walk through Northwestern Hospital with these bulky but cute boxes. I told this women at the Factory that you guys gave me a bag a week ago when I ordered two sandwiches to take to my friend. THIS women order taker stated that they only give bags when you buy 4 sandwiches. What the Hell! To top it off, I left a tip and soooo wanted to cancel that freakin order and ask for a refund BUT those sandwiches were not for me!!! read more

I had the Turkey sandwich and it was delicious!!!! It's packaged beautifully!!!! I hate I didn't ask for extra pickles. Sorry but I opened and started before I took pics. read more

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I placed an order online. They were finishing up my order when I arrived. I ordered two corned beef sandwiches, one for my husband, one for myself. I also ordered a reuben for a friend. The order contained three corned beef sandwiches. read more

I lost a few calories getting to the factory. I'd been wanting to try this place for a while, since I've seen it so many times in the top-5 "Best of Yelp" restaurants. But I was dawdling in the South Loop, and it was 2:25. The CTA bus tracker told me 2 minutes for the #3. At Roosevelt & Michigan, it told me the Green line was 3 minutes away. I bolted to the station, ran up the escalator and made my train. (Was it I smelling bad from my sprint? No, luckily it was the guy next to me. I moved--can't have any lingering stank when you're running to fine dining.) When I got the Morgan stop I... Well, I just had to cross the street; I was right there and it was 2:55. When I told the folks here of my cross-town journey, they said that they would have let me in if I had been a few minutes late. In fact, I could have called ahead and, since they still have to clean up after 3; I could have picked-up after that time. My mom is from St. Paul, and whenever we went there, we would make a pilgrimage to Cecil's for corned beef sandwiches. Mom always paid extra for the "extra lean" stuff, and it was amazing. Childhood memories are sweet, but Cecil (if there was a Cecil) would have stopped in his tracks if he saw the corned beef here. While I was chatting to one of the chefs (?), he said that they trim fat at no less than three stages of cutting and slicing the meat. Wow, was it good, as well as the chips! I immediately took it outside and devoured half of it on a barrel out front. While it would be nice to have a few chairs, it was like camping, having hunted down prey with only a $10 bill as a weapon. I've always admired how Potbelly grew from the single store I used to visit across from Children's Memorial to there being a few too many, but all because they make simple sandwiches with good ingredients. Nothing could be more simple about a corned beef sandwich at this factory, and nothing could have made it taste better. Since I had already gotten so much exercise for the day, I treated myself to some honey puffs. "They're just donuts," I thought to myself before taking a bite. Sometimes snap judgements ARE too prejudicial: How could I have been so dismissive, so insulting? These, my friends, should be called fresh, hot, sweet pillows of pleasure. Satisfied, and having the second half of the sandwich for dinner, I went to lose a little more weight across the street at the barbershop. read more

"I believe that if you don't want to do anything, then sit there and don't do it, but don't expect people to hand you a corned beef sandwich and wash your socks for you and unzip your fly for you." - Shel Silverstein Cute little shop on Lake Street located in the Meat District. (well there's a swell idea) Some street parking available, but I parked a few blocks away and put on my flashers for 15 minutes. Great for take out on a rainy day. Upon entering, I notice the friendly order taker, and notes its cash only. There's a simple menu on the wall posted and sandwiches are in the $11 and up range. She proceeds to take my order and writes my name and order on a cute looking price tag (deli style, how appropriate), guides me down to the cashier, which I am charged $13. There are a couple of patrons ahead of me, and I watch the orderly assembly line. The workers are geared up in their butcher brigade, and they put together some "nice" sandwiches. My grandmother always asked me growing up if I'd like a nice sandwich for lunch. Nostalgia feels (insert warm and fuzzies). While I'm waiting I peek inside the meat curtains and notice some heavy duty slicer machinery. I get a little Tim the Toolman Taylor (eyes widen and grunts cavewoman style) when I see big fancy new kitchen equipment (it's a chef thing). Here comes my boxed lunch presented in twine like a gift, and my name tag attached to it. Nothing like a sandwich with my name written all over it. Touchè. Reuben - soft-ish thin enough sliced rye bread grill pressed, thin spread of Russian dressing and sauerkraut, (wished there were more of the toppings), a couple slices of Swiss and a big manly hunk of corned beef, with no fat! The corned beef is sliced very thin and it is very tasty. I also like the kosher style corned beef thick slices, but this is not Katz's or Canter's or Eleven City. Pickle spear on the side, good enough. Cutesy branded bag with largely sliced potato chips, lightly salted to accompany my boxed lunch. Overall, I would come back for sure. $13 for a meatwich (no skimping on the beef here) with a pickle and chips. My only advice, ask for more of the accompaniments if you like kraut and dressing. read more

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Sorry to be the first downer, but this place is not that good. The quality of the corned beef is just not there. It's a little thin and a little tough for my taste. I'm not even sure they're curing it in-house. It seems like mass produced deli meat (think Boar's Head, etc) instead of what I look for in corned beef, which is thicker slices and tender crumbling meat. Some of that connective tissue needs to be softened and the fat should be partially rendered and buttery. I've been to Katz's (NY) and I've been to Schwartz's (Montreal) and they're both so much better than this place. Chicago is a meat town! We have to demand better. Bread, chips and pickle were all good. Quantity was good but for $10 and with a cash only policy, I want premium quality corned beef. read more

One of the best lunch places in the west loop. Just a block away from Morgan stop on Lake. Limited menu, but all are great. Even have a grilled cheese if meat is not wanted. And do not forget the chips! read more

Adorable bare bones sandwich shop. Service is fast and friendly. Corned beef sandwich was delicious. Portion is enormous and I could have easily split one . Lined seating options but great communal outdoor table when weather is good read more

Damn Gina This place is good! I'm a lover of a meaty Reuben sandwich every once in awhile and this place doesn't disappoint. The Reuben was a massive amount of meat, a decent slab of sauce, cheese and kraut. YUM! Chips were good & pickle garlicky....just they way I like them! It's s no frills place and definitely take away. Which I like because I can gorge myself in the comfort of my own home and not feel guilty about it :) read more

Loved my experience here. We were greeted at the door by a friendly lady who walked us through the menu. I ordered the Reuben which comes with house made chips and a pickle - all were delicious! Also ordered the Honey Puffs, and they made them and brought them out to us at the end of our meal so we can have them fresh and piping hot. The place itself is really cute and has character. Simple concept and they are executing it perfectly. read more

Corned Beef Factory - Reuben piled high with meat - Sandwiches Near Me - Maywood, Illinois

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Good God! This place is cuisine equivalent of having a threesome with a couple of supermodels if you are into corned beef! If fact, if I was hungry enough, I would send the supermodels packing for a box from this joint! I got the opportunity to swing by this place when I was in the city on business and it was a great lunchtime decision. The setup was somewhat comical too. I asked a couple of clients that I was taking to lunch if they had ever heard of it and they just smirked at me giving off a nonverbal "you must be kidding retard". I really do not need to go into too much detail on product as I can see my fellow yelpers have given everyone the low down, but I will give some of my own unique observations on what this place has to offer. First off, this place kills it with simplicity. By that, I mean with the food networkized brains that so many in both the culinary world and the general public have become infested with, it's nice to see a place that keeps it real. No red wine reduction glaze or sautéed artichoke hearts to take away from the flavor of the corned beef. Most places that go that route are trying to make up for the fact that their corned beef is dry, poorly prepared, and therefore sucks. Don't believe me? Pay a visit to 99% of the Irish Pubs of the world on St. Patricks Day and it will be readily apparent. The price point here is also very affordable given the quality. As to portion size, unless you happen to be an offensive lineman for the Bears, if you leave this place hungry you have very serious problems indeed. The line looked daunting initially, but the staff got through it in rapid succession. Also, as has been pointed out, make sure you have cash as they don't take cards. My previous personal favorite for corned beef was from Zabar's Deli in Manhattan (80th and Broadway if you are ever in town), but this tops even that. The probability of me returning to this place when I am in the area is 100%. I am looking forward to trying the pastrami also. read more

Soon to be a lunchtime staple in Fulton Market. This sandwich shop had just opened a couple weeks ago. They are open from 6AM-3PM and I work close to the loop so I never get a chance to try this out. I finally got to try this on my day off and I was very impressed. They basically only have a handful of options. Corned beef, Reuben, Italian, Hot Dog, Pastrami and Italian Beef and are all around $10 including homemade chips. I got the Reuben sandwich with spicy mustard and swiss. It is one of the best Reuben's I have had around here. The thing I like about it is that it is not over the top. The rye bread does not have seeds and isn't too overpowering and the corned beef is delicious. One caveat is this is cash only. Make sure you bring some cash to be sure you don't go away empty handed. Once Google moves in I'm sure the line will be out the door for lunch. (not that it won't be already) read more

Corned Beef Factory - To-go box - Sandwiches Near Me - Maywood, Illinois

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Omg! Yum and wow! Best corned beef sandwich!! I had the Ruben. Amazing. Tender corned beef and homemade potato chips:))) read more

Corned Beef Factory - In lake street. Long table to sit outside and a pickup parking spot! - Sandwiches Near Me - Maywood, Illinois

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This place is popping!! Ya better be hungry cuz the sandwich is just like the pic... Love this joint. The staff is very cool as well.

Talk about a delicious sandwich! Strolled on over to the The Corned Beef Sandwich Shop and it lives up to the hype! Cash only small shop with outdoor sitting on Lake St. Parking might be a bit difficult due to its location in the Fulton Market Distract. Service is fast so your in and out with your order. Ordered the original corn beef sandwich with swiss and mustard, come with a pickle and homemade potato chips and of corse couldn't leave without a order of honey puffs ! read more

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Yet another fine example of why it's so great to be an eater in Chicago. This place knows how to do one thing well -- corned beef -- and that's what they do. I'm not a mustard fan, so I just had a plain CB on rye...and it was amazing. No silly aiolis or slaw or other "cutesy" things you might find on a hipster corned beef sandwich. This thing is the real deal. Get one. read more

That time I was running an errand during lunch, googled "corned beef" and this came up .3 miles from me. Of course I drove over. This place seems new. It's a place to come grab some darn good corned beef. I walked in with a big craving and was greeted by everyone there. They are so nice and they seem to love what they are serving. I got myself a $12 rueben - it fed two of us at work. Massive and delicious. They take care in their packaging but the way it's setup this could be a bottleneck should it get a long line, chipotle style. The string-tied box is cute but I think they may need to speed this part up with a cute sticker or something. Let's be honest, we are ripping into the box to get to the meat immediately after anyway! I'll be back. I crave this food a lot. read more

Cash only. - The corned beef and the reuben were both great, and the homemade chips were satisfactory as well. - If you'd like to eat-in, there's some counters for standing but no chairs. Primarily a take-out place for sure. - One reserved loading spot for pick-up directly in front which is convenient. - Decor was nice, very clean inside. - Friendly staff, the woman who takes the orders at the start of the line was great. Definitely worth giving this place a shot if you like corned beef. read more

Simple, no nonsense, delicious lunch. My coworkers and I carried out last Friday from the corned beef factory and it was quite delicious. The shop is small and offers the basics: corned beef, pastrami, Italian beef, hot dogs, and maybe one other thing that escapes my memory at the moment. Regardless, the menu is tiny, but personally I think that helps add to its allure. I went with the Ruben sandwhich. It was everything you hope a Ruben would be. A hearty helping of corned beef, tangy thousand island dressing, LOTS of Swiss, and kraut to boot. I.ate.the.entire.thing. No joke...not a bit of sandwhich remained. That thing didn't stand a chance. Also, you get a generous portion of their homemade chips and a pickle...all for $11. The corned beef factory is a sure bet for a fast and tasty lunch in the west loop. Just remember to bring cash....no credit cards accepted:) read more

Ohhhhhhhhhhh, I become ravenously hungry just THINKING about how much I love this place! The Corned Beef Factory could only be located in Chicago because this city is the sandwich capital of the world, and The CBF is Chicago's sandwich "royalty"! From the finest corned beef to insanely delicious pastrami, Reuben, Italian Beef, turkey.......hell, CBF even has Chicago's best hot dog! And the home-made potato chips are the very finest anywhere. Simply stated, if you want the most mouth-watering selection of sandwiches in Chi-Town, you now know where to go! Kenny C. read more

This sandwich was a tasty bit of sunshine. What I found here that I hadn't found at other corned beef shops was they give you a choice of mustard. You can have it with a spicy or regular mustard that is accompanied by homemade chips and a classic pickle. It is a cash only establishment. read more

Corned Beef Factory - Sandwiches Near Me - Maywood, Illinois

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Great corned beef! As you should expect with the name being what it is. I will definitely go back. It is take out and cash only so be ready. The staff was very nice. Great sandwiches. read more

Really good sandwich, love the layout and the woman at the door taking orders couldn't have been nicer and fun. I got the jack and Jill (half corned beef other half pastrami) to try both. I am a pastrami guy and both were great and the size for $10 is more than reasonable for pastrami or corned beef. Oh and the chips......the chips were fantastic. Its a very good sandwich place that will be packed soon. read more

Corned Beef Factory - $12...great deal if you like good sandwiches - Sandwiches Near Me - Maywood, Illinois

Finally got a chance to try this place and it did not disappoint. Their "no-frills" approach makes getting a high quality sandwich quick and easy, but it's standing counter only, so if you're looking to sit down you're better off trying some place else. I split two sandwiches with a buddy, so I tried the Reuben (which we got with mozzarella instead of swiss) and Corned Beef (with mustard and pickle), which come with homemade chips and a pickle. All that might sound/look intimidating, but both the corned beef and bread are surprisingly light so I ended up killing it all. Quickly. The Reuben was amazing. The perfect balance of the dressing, sauerkraut, and meat. The Corned Beef was tasty as well but I doubt I will get that again - compared to the Reuben it was just a little plain. Plus the Reuben was so damn good. The homemade chips were great - sliced thin, not greasy, not too salty. And the pickle was great too - just a crisp, classic deli pickle. The one thing I didn't like is that you don't really get a sense of what your options are with the sandwiches. The staff is very helpful/friendly and more than willing to tell you what you can add/substitute with the sandwiches, as we learned, but I think it would be nice to be able to "see it." I realize this might go against their simple/clean approach but I think it would help in the long run. Overall, I can't wait to go back and try either the italian beef, pastrami or hot dog. Also, I'm a little wary when it comes to rye bread, but their's doesn't have too strong of a rye flavor, so if you're in the same boat when it comes to rye, don't let that influence your decision. read more

Service is top notch here. Had the nicest woman working when I visited on 3/18. She was so cool and a total blast to talk to. I went the opposite route and got the Italian Beef - It was so, SO good. Like others have said, even though I ordered it dipped it wasn't a soggy mess. Food was amazing, service even better - I'll be back! :) read more

It's a tough decision between CBF and Jubilee Juice's corned beef sandwich. I know you think I'm crazy comparing it to a restaurant that's known for making juices but I have to tell ya, I prefer Jubilee's corned beef sandwich over CBF. The reason being is personal preference in the amount of meat that's put into the sandwich, the fat content ration in the meat, and the pricing. All of which I believe Jubilee Juice takes the lead. However, CBF is a must try! Hefty portions and crispy crunchy chips! I give CBF props for opening up a place dedicated primarily to corned beef sandwiches bc/ finally someone is paying tribute in the Midwest to an east coast delicacy! Cool storefront! read more

Corned Beef Factory - Massive corned beef sandwich! - Sandwiches Near Me - Maywood, Illinois

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Great place for corned beef, $12 bucks is a pretty good value for a rueben, pickle and chips in this hood IMO plus it was fast and good, which is great for a working slob like me. They present the sandwiches very neatly and with a nice little tag telling you your name. They tie it up with a big old piece of string that you can save to wrap around your least favorite coworkers throat later. Is that what that is for? That part seems excessive. But if the only thing I can complain about is the superfluous string on the box of delish sandwich, you know you are doing it right. Service is prompt and friendly. There is a bench you can lean over and spill kraut onto while you wolf your food. Slow down, enjoy it. Sandwich was the perfect ballet of beef, kraut, 1000 island, cheese and bread. I think Manny's slightly edges them out by a mustache hair but I would go here again. I have to, for the honey puffs. Which is what my chest is turning into after all these new good spots keep opening up. I can see the appeal though, very tasty. Cash only. read more

Amazing! (In my Oprah voice) I've been trying to get around to write this review for some time now. I gave five stars because The corned beef is good, and you know how you pay $12 for a deli sandwich and it's not that great, and all you get is the sandwich? At the corned beef factory, you spend $11.50 and get the sandwich, chips, and a pickle. Hell, you get less of a meal at Subway for the same price. If you are in the area, it's definitely worth the try. read more

It is with great sadness that I write this review as I so desperately wanted to like food more than I did. As a '70s baby, I was born and raised on Bob Elfman's Pastrami and Corned beef. When they closed in '85, being a policeman, my father began to bring home Manny's which shaped my burgeoning palate. A a few years passed and AP Deli popped up closer to home and became the de facto for corned beef sandwiches. Fast forward a couple of months and I began working for an airline, with hourly flights to New York. on one particular trip, I had pastrami sandwiches at Katz, Stage and Carnegie Delis on the same day. I have been chasing those flavours in Chicago for the past 20 years. Every time I hear of a new (or preferably old) Deli, I go for a Reuben, corned beef and hot pastrami sandwiches. It's a bit sacrilegious, but my first sandwich is usually on white with mayo. most will use that fact to discredit my opinion, but I do so as to taste the meat itself, without it having to compete with the mustard and the rye. After trying the pastrami at Corned Beef Factory, I've come to realize that I'm just not a huge fan of what other reviewers have called "Chicago-style" corned Beef and Pastrami, i.e. lean and sliced super thin. I've been to many a North Shore Suburb tilting at this particular windmill and have remained unfulfilled. Due to the leanness, it usually has to be sliced thin in order to remain tender, whereas NY-Style is very unctuous and fatty, making it melt in your mouth tender, even when hand-sliced relatively thickly by knife, with the fat seeping into the bottom slice of bread. Again, to echo other reviewers, I found the Reuben a bit dry, another tablespoon of Thousand Island, a wetter sauerkraut and another slice of swiss would've been greatly appreciated. The meat was certainly tender and had good mouth feel, but it wasn't the experience I needed it to be. The pastrami was even more disappointing; there was nowhere near enough fat, and the flavour was much too subtle for me. It was certainly "good", I was just expecting "GREAT", something that would become a sense memory, a taste, a smell, a mouth-feel that would instantly take me back to a moment in time as each of my NY sandwiches did. The Chips were light, crispy and very good; pickle was crisp if not overly flavourful, but as the pastrami wasn't particularly fatty(in the GOOD way), there was no need for the vinegary bite of a strongly flavoured pickle to cut through the fat on the tongue and cleanse your palate. Based solely upon all of the positive reviews, both on here and from friends and family, i was surprised at the handful of reviews that favored Manny, but after trying the Corned Beef and Pastrami today, I get it. read more