Philly&#x27;s Best

Highlights: & Breaded steak sandwich…read more& Dedicated parking lot Food & Breaded steak sandwich My picture doesn't do it justice. It tastes a lot better than any photo taken after unwrapping. This was definitely messy so get lots of napkins. Still was great with the sauce -- delicious! Parking Dedicated lot (under overpass) though can be fairly full. Went there during the day and felt fine about things.

I feel like I still need to give a couple more tries but this is a OG staple and I just can't find…read morethe hype. I'm really going to get crucified for this review if you ask any Chicagoan. I've tried the pizza slices, beef sandwich, and the steak sandwich. Not impressed with any honestly. It's edible and you're in the city with free parking under the bridge. That's all I got lol. Steak is messier than hell but I'm not a fan of the taste. It's breaded. Pizza was very gas station like. And the Italian beef meat was so chewy and full of chunks and dry. It was gross. Lacked flavor also. I couldn't believe I was in the city eating a beef and I was actually wishing it was any other brand for some flavor and moist, tender, and fresh meat. The place is packed everyday so there's a lot of tables coming and going. They really should have workers constantly cleaning and clearing tables and garbages because they were all dirty or full.

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TriBecca’s Sandwich Shop

4.5(123 reviews)

5.1 mi•Avondale

One of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. No notes. Flavor profile is AMAZING, the bread…read moreis *chef's kiss*. The meat is perfectly moist and is paired very well with the sweet caramelized onions. I just selfishly wish it was a bit more affordable (just because in that case, I'd come by a lot more often:) ) My bf and I were enjoying a coffee nextdoor at The People's Cafe, and it was an option to order pickup from TriBecca and eat it at the cafe (due to limited seating).

I went there today. The only employee working was washing the outside windows when I got there. I'm…read moreglad she wasn't cleaning the toilets. The menu was on a hand held. I ordered the Italian and when I went to look for chips there was no chips. Sixteen dollars for a sandwich is high for me. The owner must be passing on City Halls rules on me. Then they want me to tip the employee for washing the windows.

0.5 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

Menu... or use the laptop kiosk for photos

Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich "The Sophia"

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Crispy Mozzarella Plank

Nonna's Pizza & Sandwiches

4.2(297 reviews)

It's been a month since I flew to Chicago and tried this place, but it's absolutely a place you…read morecannot forget. Small spot you could casually pick up food and walk to if you're around downtown. Lots of cheese and sauce with a beautiful baguette to remind you that this place makes pizza too. Dough, cheese, and sauce are what this place really excels in. It's no surprise that they do it well across the board. Out of the sandwiches I tried, the gardinera pairs the best with the Drunken Chicken sandwich. I'm unsure if my hunger pangs were amplifying my experience, but this sandwich was something of legends... The ingredients combo into something a little too unfair to not be distributed to the rest of America. The food really feels special when you have it late night after a really long day of fun. The people are casual and nice and didn't make it awkward to eat there even though the place itself is quite small. Considering cops came in to order here out of all the places around, I can see how anyone could make this their staple spot.

This one was a huge letdown! Been following known as for a while it was super excited to stop in…read morewhile traveling in Chicago. For starters I arrived at like 10:50 AM, they said they opened at 11. At like 1110 I'm looking around confused thinking maybe I missed something so I started checking their Instagram and see if maybe they had a last-minute closure. That was not the case at all they just opened about 15 minutes late that day for some reason. Once they finally open the doors and we get inside, I take a quick look at the menu in order the chicken Parm sandwich. The sandwich took about 10 minutes to come up. But I can say it was hot and seemed like they just cooked it fresh. I go to sit outside open it up take a bite absolutely zero seasoning Period I mean it has the breading on the chicken but I mean there's no kind of flavor in the breading so I taste this tomato sauce or the marinara that comes on the side that's just straight blended tomatoes, no salt, no sugar no spices no herbs nothing. I leave the food go inside ask for salt they end up giving me a small ramekin of salt. I go out and try seasoned the food so it's at least semi-edible. Unfortunately, top seasoning. Food is not the same as seasoning it along the way when you're prepping the food and so while I did help it a little bit it's still left a lot to be desired. I'm super disappointed that this is my experience because I had high hopes for this restaurant, I really wanted to enjoy a delicious sandwich instead, I received Some hot bland cutlets on bread. I don't know, maybe this is a bad day, maybe their delivery for season and didn't come in from their purveyor. I really don't know the issue. Maybe they got so busy. They forgot to season the food. All I know is at the end of the day. I paid the full price and got none of the seasoning that should've been on the food. Hell, I would've paid a little bit extra for it if I had to. Just highly disappointing because it was hot, the cheese was melted, it had the capability to be such a phenomenal sandwich, but it was really missing some key ingredients. Maybe then, being behind an open late should've been assigned that it was not gonna be their best performance. But after traveling across the country, I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt because we all have bad days unfortunately, the day got worse than just opening a little bit late.

6.5 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

Nonna's Chicago - Located at 925 W Randolph St.

Yellowfin Tuna look how PRETTY!

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Meatball Sandwich

Falcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches

4.7(92 reviews)

09/12/26 - I saw this last night on Yelp & knew I had to check it out. I saw a picture of Falcons…read morePork Tenderloin w/green apple Cole slaw & knew I had to have it. This is one of best sandwiches Ive had in a long time. The pork tenderloin was fried in buttermilk to the perfect crunchy texture w/the interior pork tender & moist. Add the green apple coleslaw for a great crunchy texture, the yellow mustard to add the perfect vinegary flavor & you have an awesome meal. This comes w/fries cooked to an excellent crunchy texture. They have a pretty extensive menu but this sandwich was so dam good I'm sure I will order it again. Yolanda was the server in Falcons. She did an awesome job being the only person working the dining room at the time. Look at this menu selection. There are so many items but you know how it is when you find something that is for me near perfection you know anything else you order will not live up to what you had. You will be left thinking that you had stayed w/the original option. Like they say once you've had the best why try the rest. Maybe after eating it multiple times I will be willing to try something else.

This little gem is a must try. My personal favorite is the chicken caesar wrap, but I've been happy…read morewith their sandwiches and burgers. They offer a student and teacher discount during the week, but even without it, the prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food. The owner-chef, who previously worked for Eatly, also serves a variety of pasta dishes and gelato. They have a rotating soup menu and seasonal specials. During November, you don't want to miss the thanksgiving sandwich. I'm looking forward to finally trying the gelato this summer.

0.5 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

Booths

Left: Fried Chicken Sandwich Right: Cheeseburger

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J.P. Graziano Grocery

4.6(768 reviews)

If this doesn't feel old-fashioned authentic Italian deli, I don't know what is? A really friendly…read morestaff just a cool vibe that I can't explain. It's an honesty system. You walk in, they take your order and then they tell you to just go to the window and tell them what you got. If you want chips and a pop, you can leave them on your table. They're not gonna ask for it. You simply tell them how many chips or pop you got. I mean how could you not like this place? Fulton market is getting bougie nowadays, J.P Graziano is the antidote. Mr. G the sandwich has a lot of things going on, not with the meat but all the veggies and it's spicy that you almost can't taste the meat. The Italian sandwich however is excellent. It's very distinctive very flavorful less complicated. I like this better. I cannot say enough how great the crew here is.

After multiple people telling me this was the best sandwich in Chicago, I started following em…read moreclosely and made the trek to it. This iconic restaurant is definitely worth the trip! Showed up to a line and I can see why! The prices are super cheap for this high rent area and the subs are made with fresh ingredients all the way down to local bread! Jim, the owner, has this place dialed in and takes pride in what he is putting out. I wish more restaurant owners had the same mentality that he does for quality over quantity. The space is amazing too, has the old world charm that you seek out in these older buildings. I feel very lucky to have got to go to this wonderful restaurant and I highly recommend it to anyone that wants a great sub at a terrific price! Thank you to the entire Graziano crew for doing what you do and making this a special restaurant in Chicago!

3.0 mi•West Town, Humboldt Park

The menu

Muffuletta

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Owner taking order, wow!

La Sandwichera

4.9(76 reviews)

I went back for another La chancleta and the experience was the exact same. Amazingly friendly…read morepeople and the sandwich is sooo good. I couldn't finish it this time and surprisingly the leftover a day later was still good too. Recommend this place for a good sandwich --original review---- Everyone is really sweet and friendly here. They clearly have regulars who are greeted like returning relatives and even a first timer like me was welcomed warmly. The sandwich was stacked with ingredients and flavor. Shocked how good their pastrami is! Liked that they grill the roast beef to give it extra flavor. A solid basic coffee too.

La Sandwichera in Humboldt park is known for their sandwiches and hospitality. This is a very…read morepopular spot in the Humboldt park neighborhood. You can typically find this place filled with people. I was more impressed with their friendly service. The staff were incredibly attentive and nice. They really make everybody really special and treat all of their customers like loyalty. They have a wide variety of sandwiches and also a bar if you want to grab a drink.

1.2 mi•River North, Near North Side

A panorama of the place as I looks a lot more established than my last review a few years ago.

Ham sandwich & Bacon Sandwich

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Outside view

Al's Beef

4.3(492 reviews)

First time in Chicago and have been wanting to try an Italian dipped beef sandwich. To my surprise,…read moreI consider this one of the best meals I've had thus far on my trip. Went on a rainy Saturday afternoon with the queue out the door but was moving at a good pace. Staff was friendly and food came out very quickly, a key trait of a well ran establishment. I got the regular beef sandwich with sweet and spicy peppers, and a side of fries. I love that the sandwich was soggy but held itself together, and the flavor was amazing in itself as well. Definitely coming back here when I find myself back in Chicago!

Came to Al's because it's Chicago and I've never tried a beef steak. I the restaurant has counter…read moreservice and you get your food quickly. The cashier was friendly and helpful. Here's what I had: got it traditional beef steak, wet with peppers and onions with no cheese. Overall it was good, kind of like a French dip sandwich, but with no Ajou sauce only dipped and given to you so it's wet. It was kind of messy and a cool experience.

1.2 mi•River North, Near North Side

March 5, 2024

Keto style double with bacon

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Italian Big Beef

Mendocino Farms

4.1(40 reviews)

pros: -amazing service!! super friendly staff…read more-clean tables and bathrooms -i ordered the avocado and quinoa superfood ensalada with air fried chicken and it was cooked to perfection -great location! cons: -none

food: good chicken sandwich for the price. would get charged 20+ at other restaurants…read more service: nice staff ambiance: nice outdoor area too

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The Fat Shallot - Lincoln Park

4.3(236 reviews)

3.4 mi•Lincoln Park

I love truffle flavor anything so had to try their truffle BLT and fries…read more The fries were ok, the truffle flavor came from the aioli that was drizzled on top. It was really creamy but I'm not a fan, got flavor fatigue after awhile. The truffle BLT had the same sauce slathered between two white bread. The bacon was too thick and chewy instead of thin and crispy like how I would have preferred. I don't know if any sandwich made with two white bread can go any farther than just being mid

Classic burger i got was soo delicious. very juicy and hearty!! my drink was hibiscuis and…read moresomething else, soo terribly tart hahah so not my cup of tea but when I went home and added more honey, it was way better. Cashier was super sweet!!

1.0 mi•University Village

Space

Truffle BLT and Fries

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Sunday brunch

Conte Di Savoia

4.5(360 reviews)

This. Sandwich. Was. Amazing…read more Decided to stop by for a quick sub and I was not disappointed. Walking into the spot reminded me of a spacious deli shop. It was refreshing to come to a deli that didn't have an overwhelming menu. When it was my turn to order, the interaction felt very personable. I ordered a Turkey Pastrami & Provolone sandwich and my girlfriend ordered a Turkey and Provolone (not pictured). The overall assembly of the sandwich was perfect. The bread is sourced from D'Amoto's (IYKYK) ‍. The meat was thinly sliced but they didn't skimp at all. The hot peppers were the star of the show though. Conte will definitely see me again this week! lol

On a busy Saturday, I decided to order ahead for myself and my hangry kids. We ordered Italian,…read moretuna and prosciutto subs. We also threw in an order of tiramisu and the large canoli. We were quoted a time of 20 minutes out. We arrived a little early and the gal at the counter told us it would be a few minutes. She called out when ready and sat at one of the tables in the front to eat. Each sub had a decent amount of filling. While we each offered the smallest subs, we were plenty full when we left. We enjoyed our subs and now have a place to add to our list for a new quick lunch. For the store itself, they have some odds and ends but many Italian staples. The counter and deli had a steady flow of customers in and out.

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Miguel L.

9 months ago

I've supported this business for decades, first discovering it at the Belmont and Clark location. I was excited when a second location opened, but my recent visit was disappointing. The Philly steak sandwich lacked the flavor I've come to expect from past visits. The dining area was also uncomfortably cold; during our visit, only a small space heater was in use, which was insufficient for indoor dining. While we were dining in, there was a steady flow of delivery drivers picking up orders. One Spanish-speaking driver attempted to confirm an order by showing her phone. The interaction at the counter became tense and dismissive rather than helpful, and the driver left visibly uncomfortable. A subsequent customer waiting for food appeared similarly uncomfortable and left shortly after. Taken together, the food quality, dining conditions, and customer service observed during this visit did not meet expectations. read more

MIKE A.

18 years ago

on 12/08/08 i went to this store and the staff lady in the morning shift was very rude f customer service the food is so worse that i never get like this food .also inside the kithcen i saw two cook they are very worse this the cook inside the ktchen are very dirty so please stop going to this store WHEN THEY ARE MAKING FOOD THEY ARE EATING AND COOKING THE FOOD YPU CANT DO THIS I WOULD PREFER ASKING EVERYBODY NOT TO GO TO THIS STORE read more

Syabith A.

11 years ago

Seasoned Fries. I was wondering what it is. the picture looks tempting, so I bought one. the smell is rising my appetite. When I ate it, I cannot stop picking for another one and another one,, and another one. Until I realize that I have ate all of them. Definitely the best fries I can eat near my work place. read more

Ralph J.

11 years ago

Great steak! I got cheesesteak with mayo added & pizza sauce it already comes with cheese and grilled onions. That bad boy was good!! The owners are cool, really friendly and likes to talk to you. Im glad my wife is pregnant cause it gives me a excuse to stop by more often to pick her up a cheesesteak read more

Tim O.

12 years ago

Never had a Cheese steak from here ....? You ain't knowing, so come correct and order one for delivery. Be prepared to savor it and smile between bites. Joel delivered it and it was like ten minutes from when I went online. He is my new best friend. Off the chain. Got to get back to this sandwich now. read more

Jane P.

8 years ago

I have never been to Philadelphia so I have nothing to compare this food to. But if Philadelphia's cheesesteaks are ANYTHING like what I've tasted here, then I am in love! However after reading some of the other reviews, I really hope they listen to their customers and make the necessary adjustments. read more

Colin M.

348

7 years ago

I loved this places food for years but after my horrible experience with the owner last night all for simply calling to see where my food is. Just because you own the place it doesn't give you the right to bully people. Fuck Philly's. read more

Rachel D.

17 years ago

Food is not out of this world, but its okay. I order it just because you can do it online, its easier to do it yourself so no one screws up your order. I will continue to order from them as long as you can do it through the internet. read more

Ben M.

6 years ago

The best Philly and cheese sandwich from here to Joliet in Illinois guarantee and they're open late a little bit pricey but you get what you pay for read more

Work M.

3 years ago

152 and there closed owner said because they don't have no more pizza , but my whole thing is they sale more then just pizza

Nathan S.

1 year ago

Good sandwich. The cashier is very courteous. I need extra characters..................... characters.

David C.

11 years ago

Great steak sandwich every time I'm in town I make sure to go to at least one of Philly's best

Pat C.

1 year ago

The Food blows

Aniya q.

3 years ago

Yummy food, Friendly customer service. I recommend stopping by if it's on the way. :)

Sam M.

11 years ago

The best drunk food you could ever get. Open late and the service is very fast.

Jesus C.

13 years ago

Great food. Was not satisfied with the resolve of the last mishap.

David S.

14 years ago

One of my absolute favorite places for a Philly cheesesteak!!!!!

Eric U.

15 years ago

Philly's best is great. There's nothing like a 2am cheese steak.

Joe K.

14 years ago

Very rude staff when I was there on a SUnday night

Jonathon C.

12 years ago

Best philly on garlic bread hands down!!!!!!!

Philly's Best - cheesesteaks - Updated September 2026

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The food was good, the hot dogs are really good ( I had mustard and relish) . The pork chop…read moresandwich is so tender and you can easily take the bone out to eat it like a sandwich ( I had onion and mustard). Most things come with mustard and grilled onions. I don't like grilled onions but these are really good, hardly taste like an onion. They also have grilled chicken and fish sandwiches.now I will get to the Italian ice, which I can honestly say the watermelon was better than Mario's Italian ice! Trust me just go get some. You can get watermelon lemon or piña colada. I only tried the watermelon and I bought three of them after I tasted the first one. Then everybody else in my group had to go get one. Just left the Italian ice get soft for a few minutes. The whole atmosphere there is a typical Chicago hot dog place. Where all kinds of people gather to get some good tasting fast food. Just pull up in your car park for a few minutes run up and your food is ready hot and fast. You go about your car and you either enjoy your food in your car or you'll take it home or eat it while you're driving. When do you get free fries with every sandwich or hot dog.

This is one of those places where you say - "man oh man" this is so good food with an even better…read moreprice. I had a Cheeseburger and Fish fillet with fries and a Watermelon Italian Ice. I have tried every item on their Neighbors menu and I can't wait to try every item on Express Grill menu. I asked the guy serving me "are you guys better" and he said "f@&$ yea". I absolutely love that haha. I usually don't like cockiness but I appreciate the person making my burger having enough confidence to say that. For that reason, I'll be back many times over. Vibes top tier. As I write this review, I honestly want to go back tonight haha I live nearby and this is one of those places where I'm going to be devastated moving away just because of this food...Thank you Express Grill, see you soon! (Also, I can't figure out who's better so I need to score this the exact same as their neighbor. It's too tough for me. I'm Switzerland). Personal Review: 9.3/10

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Got the Italian beef dipped. Delicious sandwich and the spice was just right with the peppers. I'll…read moredefinitely be back to try this place again. Glad they don't give ketchup for the dogs and keep it chicago style Welcome Back Chilly

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was craving a hot dog and this place had the best reviews nearby! everything was freshly made to…read moreorder. we got two hot dogs and one bacon hot dog. the hot dogs were good! the onion on the hot dog is grilled onion which i wasn't expecting but it was still yummy. the bacon hot dog was aight but i wouldn't order again. each order came with their own fries, which were okay and i wish i could have opted out to them. overall i love the street side service and will definitely come back next time im craving a hot dog!

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I know this is a cheesestake place, but I wanted a REAL shake, IYKYK! Inwas quickly served. It was…read moremade fresh and really was "hand spun" by this beautiful young man. Even better, the taste was AMAZING! I'll be back my next trip to Chicago.

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Decided to grab a double chicken Philly, walked in and they were crowded. The food was not the…read moresame. There was no mayonnaise. Or lettuce and tomatoes on my sandwich. The chicken was dry and unseasoned, and it was not mild sauce on the fries. The fries had a bbq sauce on them. The quality of the food has gone down. This use to be the place to get a good Philly. Get the original cooks back. These nw cooks are terrible.

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