Doma is a Croatian cafe in River North with great food.

Big Kids is a great sandwich shop in Logan Square.

West Town Bakery has locations all over the city with lots of vegan options to boot.

Crazy Bird is a fantastic fried chicken spot in West Town.

Hermosa is a great sandwich spot in (unsurprisingly) Hermosa.

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.