1. Monti's
8.7
4757 N Talman Ave (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Ravenswood · 40 tips and reviews
Tom Brandt: I get the Authentic Philly Cheesesteak with White American Cheese. The soups are usually good too.
Eric: Delicious cheesesteaks, including GlutenFree buns on offer. Excellent fries as accompaniment. Don't overlook the pizza and salad....
Casey McCowan: Delicious cheesesteaks. You will NOT be disappointed!!! Killer Pork sandwich too!!!
Jay Aniceto: I had The Frenchie (american cheese, mozzarella, cheddar cheese sauce, classic thick cut french fries, bacon and chives on sour dough) with some sour cream and onion and it was AWESOME.
Time Out Chicago: The Mac is a mess of a sandwich, just like all the others. And yes, the combination of Merkts cheddar, American cheese, elbow noodles and the cutest cup of spicy tomato soup is very hard not to like. Read more.
Sleepless In Chicago: This place is awesome. A full menu of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and open late. Geeenious!
Chicagoist: The Swanson Sandwich of Greatness is a hangover-abating mix of ham, bacon, sausage, roast beef, scrambled egg, hardboiled egg, smoked cheddar and American cheeses. Read more.
Kellen Terrett: Steamed Bagels are the best way to eat bagels, and CBA makes the best bagels in Chicago.
Christopher King: Freshly baked bagels; delish. Crunch and Munch is my favorite (pictured)
4. G&O Chicago
7.7
459 N Ogden Ave (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Fulton Market · 15 tips and reviews
Chicagoist: The short menu is full of winners, from the fried chicken, fig jam, & egg English muffin brunch sandwich to the beautifully simple house burger, with thin, griddled patties and melted American cheese. Read more.
Jason Searby: Modest prices. Tasty drinks. Solid food. Service was great. The fact that this place is less than a 15 min. walk from my house AND has a patio, makes it a great contender for summertime shenanigans!
Eater: 2015 Maculan Rosato ($8). "We like this wine because it comes from a small, family owned winery. It's big, full bodied and is sharp yet savory," says owner and beverage director Turan Yon. Read more.
5. The Bagel
8.3
3107 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · Lake View East · 75 tips and reviews
Alfie Martin: is having grilled American cheese sandwich served with the French fries potatoes. #grilledcheese #sandwich #sandwichchallenge #frenchfries
Nina Marie: Many great traditional Jewish food choices like Pastrami on Rye, but also a great veggie chili, and the do serve bacon.
Mike G: Mish mash soup. Delicious. HUGE. The glass bowl it comes in is a monstrosity. Approximately 2.3x bigger than your head.
8. Philly's Best
7.1
769 W Jackson Blvd (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Greektown · 36 tips and reviews
Scott Kleinberg: The cheesesteak is definitely Philly. Get it with onions and extra American cheese. Get it on garlic bread if you are feeling extra wild - and aren't kissing anyone afterward :-)
Chicago Tribune: Cheesesteaks are far greasier than Chicago Italian beef, but the toasted garlic bread nestles the amalgamated oozy mass of griddled chopped tenderloin, grilled onions and white American cheese. Yum! Read more.
Jamie Marie: Hands down best Philly. Try it with garlic bread.
9. Kathy De's
8.7
3642 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Bridgeport · 7 tips and reviews
Kristine Rolland: Best cajun chicken & breaded steak. Bports hidden treasure
Tommy Casa: Great food, friendly service, and the best cajun char chicken in Chicago , ask for chef Mario
Peter Jaysin: "Make sure you eat it when its hot" -Mario
14. Cupitol
8.7
455 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 9 tips and reviews
Lucille Fisher: My neighborhood coffee shop, restaurant, bar. Great atmosphere! Friendly people, good menus from breakfast, lunch & dinner or anytime in between. Will try the cocktails sometime.
Eric Boldon: Brunch was fantastic, as was the huge portion of tiramisu
Ghala Alrumaihi: Good until now
15. The Delta
8.6
1745 W North Ave (Wood), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Wicker Park · 11 tips and reviews
JàNay: Food, Music, Vibe: All of It 😎
Kelli Wade: fried. chicken. dish.🔥🔥🔥
Christine Wang: The Delta is an incredible spot that delivers elevated Mississippi Delta cuisine. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but the burger is especially good. Always get animal style fries.