Where to Chow Down for National Sandwich Month in August

Sunda New Asian

• Recommended Sandwich: Crispy Eggplant Steamed Buns - panko crusted eggplant, asian slaw, scallion bao bun

The Goddess and Grocer

• Recommended Sandwich: Short Rib Grilled Cheese - beef short rib with butterkase cheese, arugula, pickled red onion, and horseradish sauce on grilled challah 

Epic Burger 

• Recommended Sandwich: Honey Hot Chicken Sandwich - all-natural Cajun fried chicken breast, honey hot sauce, pepper jack, pickle, and Epic sauce, served on a brioche bun. 

LG's Bar & Kitchen

• Recommended Sandwich: Ultimate Grilled Cheese - made with a gooey four-cheese blend, fresh tomato jam, fried onions, crispy bacon sandwiched between two gold brown pieces of parmesan crusted sourdough. 

Farm Bar Lakeview

• Recommended Sandwich: Roasted Beet Reuben - uses beets as the substitute for corned beef to create the same texture and topped with sauerkraut, swiss cheese, Farm Bar secret sauce sandwiched between marble rye bread. 

Soul & Smoke

• Recommended Sandwich: Smoked Prime Brisket Sandwich - includes USDA Prime Brisket that has been smoked by Chef D'Andre, bread and butter pickles, Soul & Smoke's original BBQ sauce, available in retail grocery stores throughout Chicago, and topped with a potato bun.

Stan’s Donuts & Coffee

• Recommended Sandwich: Croissant Stanwich - made with the options of egg & cheese, bacon, or plant based sausage. 

Bloom Plant Based Kitchen

• Recommended Sandwich: Hot and Crispy Mushroom Sandwich - Sambal aioli, battered maitake mushroom, fermented cabbage and pickles.

urbanbelly

• Recommended Sandwich: Hot Chicken Bao Buns - hot chicken is served topped with cabbage, pickle and lemongrass fire sauce on freshly made bao buns.

Recess

• Recommended Sandwich: Fried Chicken Sandwich - fresh mozzarella, beefsteak tomato and pesto top a crispy fried chicken breast on a brioche bun. Make it gluten free if you want. All sandwiches are served with your choice of tater tots, waffle fries or a side salad. 

Petterino’s

• Recommended Sandwiches: 
  • Meatball Sub with Prime Beef meatballs
  • Caprese Sandwich
  • Chef Ozzy’s Crab Cake Sandwich with seared crab cake, dijonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onion on a brioche bun. 

Nonnina 

• Recommended Sandwich: Eggplant Parmigiana Sub - eggplant breaded and deep fried with tomato basil sauce, mozzarella and parmesan. 

Hannah’s Bretzel 

• Recommended Sandwiches: 
  • Goddess of Italian Parma
  • Spicy Chicken Melt
  • Spanish Serrano Ham + Manchego Cheese, and many more. 

Hannah’s Bretzel also offers a Chef Series that features a special sandwich created by a local chef. Available now, Hannah’s Bretzel is helping Chicagoans celebrate by launching their newest Chef Series collaboration with Chef John Manion of El Che Steakhouse & Bar. Diners can enjoy the collab sandwich available at all Hannah’s Bretzel locations. 

The “El Che Chimi” features Bresola, Chimichurri, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Garlic Aioli, Arugula, and Giardiniera served on Hannah’s signature pretzel bread. To celebrate the reopening of Hannah’s Bretzel’s 66 W Randolph, diners who place an order now through August 8th in-store will receive 66% off lunch sandwiches. On August 8th through August 22nd, diners who place their order online will receive 66% off lunch sandwiches. 

Buck Russell’s Bakery & Sandwich Shop 

• Recommended Sandwich: Ouilmette Cheesesteak - shaved ribeye, provolone, A1 mayo and caramelized onions, or the the “Ragin’ Cajun” made with Cajun-spiced turkey, Alpine swiss, slaw and homemade chow chow relish. 

Beatnik West Town 

• Recommended Sandwich: Wagyu Breakfast Sandwich - Wagyu Bresaola, black truffle aioli, organic egg, Swiss cheese, and giardiniera vinaigrette.

Mama Delia

• Recommended Sandwich: Almussafes Bocata - this sandwich, or “bocata,” is traditionally made with sobrasada (a soft, spreadable pimenton-spiked sausage), caramelized onions and melted cheese. At Mama Delia on the Bocata del Abuelo, they add a parsley and red onion salad, which balances the richness, with further upgrades via goat cheese and the pan de cristal, the super crispy bread shipped frozen from Spain on which it’s served. 

Michael Jordan’s Steak House Chicago 

• Recommended Sandwich: MJ’s Italian Beef - During August, the Magnificent Mile location will be offering this stacked special in the bar, featuring thin sliced roasted smoked prime ribeye, hot giardiniera, molten mozzarella and Chef Rudy's special Italian juice alongside fries for $23. 

The Loyalist

• Recommended Sandwich: Cheeseburger - short rib, chuck, and ground bacon patty, housemade pickles, American cheese, onions and onion-infused mayo for $19. 

The Smith

• Recommended Sandwich: Lobster Roll - piled between butter brioche, champagne remoulade, marinated tomatoes, and baby arugula complement buttery lobster. 

Jaleo by José Andrés

• Recommended Sandwich: Fûtbol club Barcelona - combines two types of chicken, both confit sliced and and fried chicken breast milanesa, as well as bacon, lettuce, tomato, piparra peppers and shallot-mayonnaise for $18.

Chicago Burger Company

• Recommended Sandwich: Roasted Veggie - made with grilled portobello mushroom, roasted cauliflower, zucchini and red pepper, parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze for $16. 

Kennedy Rooftop

• Recommended Sandwich: Croissant Breakfast Sandwich - featuring Maple Smoked Ham, baby Swiss cheese, avocado, fried egg, arugula and beefsteak tomato. Available for $13 during brunch service on Sundays from 11 am - 4 pm. 

Oaken Bistro + Bar 

• Recommended Sandwiches Include: 
  • Open-Faced Waffle Battered Chicken Sandwich - featuring maple cheddar dust, purple coleslaw and served with house fries for $16. 
  • Maple-Braised Pork Belly, Little Gem & Tomato Sandwich - served with house fries for $18. 

Oaken Bistro + Bar features a Soup & Sandwich Combo for $16 including half of a sandwich and a cup of their Soup Du Jour Monday-Friday from 11 am - 3 pm. 

Lirica 

• Recommended Sandwiches Include: 
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich - served with refried beans, poblanos, guacamole, chihuahua cheese and fried for $18. 
  • Lobster Rolls - served with smoked paprika butter, Aioili, dill, lemon and fresh house chips for $35. 

Canopy Central Cafe 

• Recommended Sandwich: The Italian Capo - featuring roast beef with Italian jus, piled high with giardiniera, purgatory sauce, smoked provolone on a fresh French baguette for $12. 

Game of Irons 

• Recommended Sandwich: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - featuring a crispy buffalo chicken breast topped with pepper jack, lettuce, tomato and a side of sweet and spicy pickles for $16. 

Fulton Market Kitchen 

• Recommended Sandwich: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich - served with tomato, smoked gouda cheese and ranch slaw for $18 during brunch service on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am - 2 pm.

The X Pot 

• Recommended Sandwich: Wagyu Sandwich - featuring Japanese Buttermilk Bread and a mushroom sauce available for $24 at the restaurant's bar or on their outdoor patio.