A popular Italian deli in the northwest suburbs just landed on Yelp's list of the "Top 100 Sandwich Shops" in the nation for 2025, with two Chicago spots also making the list.

The ranking marks the dining review's website "first-ever" Top 100 Sandwich List according to reviews. The list was created after editors identified businesses in the "sandwich" category on Yelp and then ranked the spots using a number of factors, including total volume and ratings of reviews.

The list spans pretzel buns, garlic bread and fresh ciabatta across the U.S., with sandwiches including pickled vegetables, olive tapenade chutneys and pates, Yelp said.

Chicago Italian Beef makes its first appearance on the list in the top 10, but the restaurant isn't local. Instead, Chicago Paulie's, a gas-station adjacent

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