Best Sandwiches Restaurants in Loop
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Berghoff Restaurant
A historic Loop institution that still treats corned beef sandwiches seriously.
Notable Picks
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
A historic Loop dining room where sandwiches feel old-school and substantial—corned beef and Reubens served with the kind of heft that fits the room’s time-capsule energy. Come at lunch, keep the order classic, and let the kitchen do the traditional German-American comfort playbook.
Must-Try Dishes:
Corned Beef Sandwich, Reuben Sandwich, Roast Beef Sandwich
What Makes it Special: A historic Loop institution that still treats corned beef sandwiches seriously.
Worthy Picks
A Loop food hall built for after-work flexibility: grab a drink at the bar, then pair it with tacos from nearby counters without committing to a full sit-down. It works best as a quick, social reset—order fast, eat handheld, and keep the momentum moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish tacos from Spanglish, Taco Gobernador from Cabo Tacos, Street Taco Cabo from Cabo Tacos
What Makes it Special: Happy-hour-friendly food hall where tacos and drinks stay easy and fast.
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Business Lunch Power Players
A small-footprint Loop sandwich counter that plays best as a straightforward, made-to-order lunch when you want something simple and fast. Choose one signature build and keep custom requests light so the line stays moving and the sandwich lands hot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Torpedo, Ham and Turkey Sandwich, Turkey Pastrami
What Makes it Special: A low-key Loop counter focused on classic sandwich builds.
7.6
A Puerto Rican-leaning counter in Washington Hall where sandwiches show up with big flavor—think steak sandwich energy plus jibarito-style formats. It’s a low-ceremony stop that rewards ordering one main item and eating it while it’s still hot and crisp.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Sandwich, Jibarito Sliders, Tostones
What Makes it Special: A Washington Hall counter mixing Puerto Rican comfort with sandwich-forward options.
7.5
A Washington Hall stall focused on lobster-roll-style sandwiches, with a spicy ‘Angry’ build for people who want heat and giardiniera-style bite. It’s a craving play—pricey for size, but a legit downtown option when you want lobster in sandwich form without leaving the Loop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Angry Lobster Sandwich, Happy Lobster roll, Lobster grilled cheese
What Makes it Special: A Loop lobster-roll counter offering both classic and spicy ‘Angry’ builds.