Best Sandwiches Restaurants in Elmhurst
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
JoJu
Banh mi-forward ordering with signature fries and strong drink support.
Notable Picks
#1
JoJu
8.4
A fast-casual Vietnamese sandwich shop that’s built around banh mi riffs, crispy fries with punchy toppings, and a drink menu that keeps the repeat visits flowing. It’s not about a long sit-down meal—order at the kiosk, keep it tight, and treat it like a high-output lunch lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Bomb Mi Sandwich, Kimchi Fries, Vietnamese Iced Coffee
What makes it special: Banh mi-forward ordering with signature fries and strong drink support.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A classic corner-deli format that’s best for simple, repeatable sandwiches at real-deal prices. The sweet spot is the grab-and-go lane—egg sandwiches in the morning, chopped-cheese-style comfort builds later—without expecting sit-down vibes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chop Cheese, Philly Cheese Steak, Bacon Egg & Cheese
What makes it special: Old-school deli sandwiches that stay cheap, fast, and filling.
7.7
A late-running deli-and-juice counter that wins on fast, filling wraps and sandwich utility when you need food now. Order like a regular—one hot wrap or sandwich plus a juice—then get out before you turn it into a complicated mission.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salsa chicken wrap, Bagel sandwich, Fresh juice blends
What makes it special: A neighborhood utility counter combining sandwiches/wraps with real juice options.
7.7
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A small deli/grocery that’s surprisingly dependable in the burrito lane when you want something hearty and straightforward. Best treated as a quick, low-fuss stop—order one burrito, eat, and get out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bistec Burrito (steak), Tacos, Quesadillas
What makes it special: A deli that delivers a legit, savory steak burrito.
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A bodega-format stop that shines when you treat it like a practical sandwich counter: quick builds, straightforward pricing, and zero ceremony. The wins here are the basics—custom sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches—done fast for real daily routines.
Must-Try Dishes:
Create Your Own Sandwich, Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich, Chopped Cheese Sandwich
What makes it special: A build-your-own sandwich counter that stays fast and budget-friendly.