Food & Wine Ranks the 13 Best Sandwich Shops in the U.S—Only One Midwest Spot Made the List, And It’s in Chicago

Chicago’s culinary scene offers a variety of gems, but nothing captivates Chicagoans quite like a sandwich from J.P. Graziano’s. This iconic establishment —beloved by Chicagoans—has recently been ranked No. 3 on the Food & Winelist of the best sandwich shops nationwide. > Whatever the reason, Chicagoans stand by it, longingly watching the assembly line at J.P. Graziano’s layer, douse, and fold the sub with precision. Since 1937, this iconic shop has served sandwiches; however, thanks to the fourth-generation owner who has revitalized this decades-old classic, the shop attracts customers at all hours . The shop has even become a Lollapalooza after-party venue and a favorite for midnight fashion pop-ups. **Here’s a list of *Food & Wine’s* favorite sandwich spots: ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Ideal’s (Durham, North Carolina) 2. Bodega Park (Los Angeles) 3. J.P. Graziano’s (Chicago)** 4. Paesano’s (Philadelphia) 5. Mean Sandwich (Seattle) 6. Sunny 7 Annie’s (New York City) 7. Middle Child (Philadelphia) 8. Sanguich (Miami) 9. Bill’s Sandwich Palace (Nashville) 10. The Boy’s Deli (San Francisco) 11. The Modern Butcher (Danvers, Massachusetts) 12. Turkey and the Wolf (New Orleans) 13. An Xuyen Bakery (Portland, Oregon) Source: https://secretchicago.com/best-sandwich-shops-j-p-grazianos-food-wine/