‘Fantastic’ Illinois Sandwich Joint Named the Best in the Entire State

Why mess around with second best when it comes to sandwiches?

You can have a boring old sandwich at home, but make it count if you go to a restaurant to look for one.

A trip to this place would officially fall under the "make it count" banner.

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Some customers have complained about finding the place, but this little sandwich shop has also been called the best in Illinois.

The restaurant is Firenze Italian Street Food, and Yelp said it makes the "best sandwiches in the state."

Yelp says, "Co-owners Kevin Hunsberger and Alan Wallis have re-created their favorite street food from Florence, Italy—sandwiches made with schiacciata bread. The crusty-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside bread is baked fresh daily for a small menu of sandwich creations, including a popular Spicy Soppressata."

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Reviewers agree that the most talked-about item on the Firenze Italian Street Food menu is bread, notably the schiacciata bread.

Reviewers have unanimously praised the sandwiches at Firenze Italian Street Food, calling them 'fresh and tasty' and even the 'best' they've ever had.

What stood out most was a reviewer's comment that the food at Firenze Italian Street Food reminded them of the "amazing flatbread sandwiches in Florence."

One potential concern is the portion sizes, which some may find smaller than expected. However, if you're searching for the best sandwich in the state, Firenze Italian Street Food is the place to be.

Firenze Italian Street Food is at 131 North Clinton Street, Unit 20, in Chicago.