Sandwiches in Chicago

Italian beef is a popular Chicagoan sandwich consisting of thinly sliced, seasoned layers of roast beef in a dense and chewy Italian-style roll, topped with either pickled giardiniera relish or roasted green bell peppers. The sandwich is ... READ MORE

Jibarito is a unique Puerto Rican sandwich made with smashed, fried plantains instead of bread. The sandwich is typically filled with garlic mayonnaise, meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. The origins of jibarito are somewhat hard to untangle, as... READ MORE

A breakfast sandwich refers to any kind of sandwich filled with foods that are usually considered a breakfast staple such as cured meats, eggs, cheese, and various types of bread. Before the explosion of breakfast sandwiches in the United States, ... READ MORE

The fried egg sandwich is a simple and comforting American dish that's typically prepared with slices of sourdough bread, fried eggs, and cheddar cheese. In order to prepare it, the cheese is sandwiched between two slices of bread and broiled. A f... READ MORE

Corned beef sandwich is a popular food item that is traditionally consumed on St. Patrick's Day. It is both Irish and American, since it is believed that the sandwich was first popularized in New York by Irish immigrants during the early 20th cent... READ MORE

Roast beef sandwiches encompass a large variety of sandwiches filled with roasted and sliced beef as their main ingredient. They may be served hot or cold. The meat should be succulent, slightly pink, and thinly sliced, while the buns are typicall... READ MORE

A Cuban or a Cubano is a grilled, pressed sandwich made with Cuban bread that is filled with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. It was originally invented by Cuban immigrants in Florida, who wanted to make their own va... READ MORE

Pastrami on rye is New York's signature sandwich and a staple of many Jewish delis. This simple sandwich traditionally consists of delicate pastrami slices that are placed on rye bread, then topped with spicy mustard, and the whole thing is typica... READ MORE

The practice of smoking brisket has a long tradition in Texas, and this juicy, fatty treat also works great as a flavorful sandwich filling. Texas brisket sandwiches can be considered more of a concept than a recipe - various toppings and sorts of... READ MORE

Lobster roll is a Maine specialty consisting of cooked lobster meat that is, ideally, drizzled with melted butter and placed into long hot dog rolls. Additionally, the sandwich might include lettuce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Traditiona... READ MORE

A chicken sandwich consists of chicken, either a fillet or patty, various toppings, and bread. The meat can be white or dark meat (usually thigh meat is used whe... READ MORE

Patty melt is an American sandwich consisting of Swiss cheese and an onion-topped hamburger patty between slices of grilled rye bread. The flavorful sandwich was invented in California in the late 1940s by Tiny Naylor, the owner of Biff's... READ MORE

Mother-in-law is a sandwich consisting of a tamale topped with chili, usually served in a hot dog bun. Although its origin is still unknown, it is a very popular food item in Chicago's south side. Popular chef Anthony Bourdain once called it "the ... READ MORE

Meatball sandwich is an Italian-American invention typically consisting of a long Italian-style roll filled with meatballs, red sauce, and mild cheeses such as mozzarella or provolone. It is believed that this sandwich was invented in the USA at t... READ MORE

Bone-in pork chop sandwich is a Chicagoan specialty made with marinated pork loin chops which are seared until brown. The meat is cooked a bit more atop sizzling onions, and the combination is then placed on burger buns with yellow mustard. The sa... READ MORE

Gym Shoe or Jim Shoe is a traditional sandwich originating from Chicago. In order to prepare it, any kind of bread (often Italian roll, hoagie, or sub) is filled with shaved gyro meat (usually lamb), roast beef, corned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, tza... READ MORE