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  5. 10 Trendy Chicago Sandwiches You Have to Try Now

10 Trendy Chicago Sandwiches You Have to Try Now

By Nina Friend Updated August 25, 2022
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Ham Butter Sandwich

Ham butter sandwich
Credit: Carson Downing

What it is: Slagel Family Farm ham, cultured butter churned from Kilgus Farmstead cream, and honey spiked with fermented Spence Farm peppers on chewy house-made bread.

Where to try it: Bungalow by Middle Brow

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THC Sando

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What it is: Brioche bun, tandoori honey, fried chicken, gochujang aioli, ach ara (pickled green papaya)

Where to try it: Wazwan

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Chicken Waffle Sandwich

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What it is: Ube (purple yam) waffles, tamarind fried chicken, fried egg, ube syrup

Where to try it: Cebu

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This Little Piggy Went to China

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What it is: Scallion-cheddar biscuit, fried egg, Sichuan pork sausage, chili-garlic-chive sauce, seasonal berries

Where to try it: Little Goat Diner

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Jibarito

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What it is: Smashed and fried green plantains, marinated steak, cheese, lettuce, tomato, garlic oil

Where to try it: The Jibarito Stop

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Pine Sandwich

Pine sandwich
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What it is: Fried chicken thigh; white cheddar; dill pickles; hot honey; trinity bun flavored with green pepper, onions and garlic

Where to try it: Reno Chicago

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Bombay Sandwich

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What it is: Pullman bread, smoked beets, potatoes, salted jalapeno, Amul cheese (canned Indian cheese), amchur (green mango) ranch, Gruyre, emerald chutney, cha at masala

Where to try it: Superkhana International

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Applewood Smoked Bacon

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What it is: Glazed doughnut, scrambled eggs, Tillamook cheddar, mayo

Where to try it: Do-Rite Donuts and Chicken

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Beans and Greens Melt

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What it is: Tuscan bread, grilled rap ini, white beans, caramelized onion, provolone, Calabrian chili aioli

Where to try it: JT's Genuine Sandwich Shop

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Sweet Potato Panini

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What it is: Buffalo Burrata, roasted sweet potato, Calabrian chilies, mint, pistachio, ciabatta

Where to try it: Daisies

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