Best Sandwiches Restaurants in West Loop (60607)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
J.P. Graziano Grocery
Historic Italian grocer turning simple ingredients into benchmark Chicago subs.
Notable Picks
8.8
A fourth-generation Italian market turned sandwich counter, J.P. Graziano packs crusty rolls with sharp provolone, cured meats, and its famous house giardiniera. Since 1937 it’s been a lunchtime ritual for West Loop workers and sandwich obsessives willing to queue for made-to-order subs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mr. G Italian sub with truffle vinaigrette and giardiniera, Classic Italian sub with hot or mild giardiniera, Tuna conserva sandwich with olive oil and capers
What makes it special: Historic Italian grocer turning simple ingredients into benchmark Chicago subs.
8.6
Part butcher shop, part market, part café, Publican Quality Meats builds sandwiches around house-baked bread and carefully sourced meats. Fulton Market regulars treat it as a daytime destination for porchetta, BLTs, and charcuterie-stacked lunches that feel chef-driven but casual.
Must-Try Dishes:
Porchetta sandwich with salsa verde on crusty bread, Thick-cut bacon BLT on house country loaf, Turkey and smoked ham club with seasonal garnishes
What makes it special: Butcher-led café where carefully sourced meats become destination sandwiches.
Worthy Picks
#3
Nohea Cafe
7.8
On Madison just west of the downtown core, Nohea Cafe is a weekday-only corner café focused on breakfast sandwiches, panini, and salads. Office workers and nearby residents use it as a reliable stop for toasted sandwiches and coffee that sit between deli-heavy and health-conscious.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast turkey and avocado panini, Grilled chicken pesto sandwich, Caprese sandwich with fresh mozzarella and tomato
What makes it special: Weekday café pairing coffee with a long list of pressed sandwiches and wraps.
7.7
Conte Di Savoia is a Little Italy deli and grocery where the lasagna lives in the catering and prepared-foods case rather than on a white-tablecloth menu. Cheese, spinach, and meat lasagna trays share space with party subs and Italian sandwiches, making it a practical option for at-home lasagna feasts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meat Lasagna, Cheese Lasagna, The Frank Sandwich
What makes it special: Old-school Italian deli where take-home lasagna trays and overstuffed subs have fed Little Italy for decades.
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
This counter-serve Italian deli operated from Formento's kitchen delivers hot subs and Sicilian-style slices for West Loop's grab-and-go crowd. The 'What The?' sandwich layers crispy fried eggplant with chicken, serrano chiles, and sweet-spicy mayo, while Nonna's branded retail items bring the flavors home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Parmesan Sub, What The? Sandwich, Sicilian Pizza Slice
What makes it special: Formento's kitchen quality in grab-and-go format with retail products