Best Sandwiches Restaurants in Uptown & Andersonville (60640)
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Ba Le Sandwiches
High-volume banh mi counter where the bread-and-filling balance stays dependable.
Notable Picks
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A bakery-and-sandwich counter built for fast, high-satisfaction banh mi and grab-and-go staples. The best visit is one sandwich that hits your preferred pork profile, plus one pastry or sesame snack for the walk out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Banh mi dac biet, Grilled pork banh mi, Pate chaud
What makes it special: High-volume banh mi counter where the bread-and-filling balance stays dependable.
A family-run Ravenswood shop that treats sandwiches like full plates—hot, built-to-order, and backed by sturdy sides. The move is to lean into their fried chicken or cheesesteak-style options, then let the fries do the supporting work instead of stacking extra apps.
Must-Try Dishes:
Philly cheesesteak, Fried chicken sandwich, Smashburger with tomato jam
What makes it special: Handcrafted, cooked-to-order sandwiches with a true neighborhood-diner feel.
#3
Uptown Deli
8.0
A neighborhood market-and-deli hybrid that quietly delivers some of the most satisfying made-to-order sandwiches in Uptown. The move is to pick one house sandwich (or the Italian beef), grab it hot, and leave the rest of the grocery aisles for another day.
Must-Try Dishes:
Italian beef sandwich, Big Windy turkey pesto panini, Turkey club sandwich
What makes it special: A market-style deli counter that turns out legit made-to-order sandwiches.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A cozy Puerto Rican room where sandwiches show up as jibaritos—tostone “bread,” real crunch, and fillings that eat like comfort food with intent. Treat it like a paced meal: order one jibarito or mofongo anchor and let the cocktails do the extra work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jibarito, Mofongo, Pollo al ajillo
What makes it special: Puerto Rican jibaritos and mofongo paired with a rum-forward cocktail program.
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A counter-service banh mi stop built for fast lunches and snack runs, with strong bread-and-filling execution when you keep the order focused. Grab one sandwich, add one small bite, and treat it like a quick neighborhood move.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled pork banh mi, BBQ pork banh mi, Vietnamese iced coffee
What makes it special: Fast banh mi counter where the bread does the work.
7.8
A casual Uptown deli-style counter where the burger is a surprisingly strong play alongside fried sides and big sandwich energy. It’s at its best as a no-frills takeout order: one burger, one crunchy side, and you’re done.
Must-Try Dishes:
Deluxe cheeseburger, Jalapeño poppers, Fries
What makes it special: A deli-counter sleeper where the burger-and-fried-sides combo holds up.
A casual Ravenswood Vietnamese counter where bánh mì is part of a bigger comfort-food toolkit—pho, vermicelli bowls, and solid quick-service consistency. For a sandwich run, stick to one bánh mì and one iced coffee, then move on before you over-order into soup territory.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho tai, Lemongrass pork banh mi, Fresh spring rolls (goi cuon)
What makes it special: Banh mi + pho combo shop that stays steady for repeat takeout.
7.6
A small, casual café built for neighborhood mornings: straightforward sandwiches, coffee, and a relaxed sit-down pace. It’s best when you order like a regular—one breakfast sandwich or one grilled option, plus a drink—so the meal stays simple and hot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast sandwich, Chicken avocado sandwich, Grilled cheese and bacon sandwich
What makes it special: A neighborhood café mixing simple sandwiches with a calm coffee-shop pace.
#9
JB's Deli
7.6
A classic Andersonville deli built around overstuffed sandwiches and old-school counter comfort. It hits best when you order decisively—one pastrami-style sandwich and one simple side—so the table doesn’t drift into an expensive, sprawling deli spread.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bagel with lox & cream cheese, Matzo ball soup, Corned beef sandwich
What makes it special: Old-school deli comfort where bagels and lox anchor a bigger menu.