Paulette’s is a market in Thalia Hall that’s good for groceries and grab-and-go sandwiches.

Spoken is a small cafe in Ravenswood with great sandwiches and coffee.

Fabcakes is an all-day cafe in River North with specialty pastries and sandwiches.

Humboldt Haus is a sandwich shop attached to a liquor store.

Spinning J is an excellent bakery and soda fountain in Humboldt Park that has housemade sodas, fresh baked pies, and sandwiches.

Marz Community Brewing Co. is a taproom in a unique warehouse space serving sandwiches and creative pub food.

Lost Larson is a bakery and restaurant in Andersonville with very good food and a nice outdoor patio.

Floriole is a great cafe and bakery in Lincoln Park.

Roost is a counter-service spot serving some excellent fried chicken sandwiches.

Do-Rite is a donut shop in Wrigleyville that also has fried chicken sandwiches.

Tempesta Market is a fantastic deli and sandwich shop in West Town.

3 Squares Diner is an all-day cafe in Uptown.

Maillard Tavern is a restaurant in River West with fantastic burgers.

Cafe 53 is a cafe in Hyde Park with sandwiches, salads, and a lot of vegan options.

Marmalade is a breakfast and lunch spot in Ravenswood.

Lucky’s is a casual spot in Wrigley to grab a sandwich and a beer. It’s one of our favorites spots to hit before a Cubs game.