Corned beef sandwiches, a delicacy we look forward to this time of year at Irish-themed parties, so where do you get the best one?  This proud Southsider who has taken the trains up north but spent many a March Sunday walking on Western Avenue south of 103rd, knows a few spots to hit your corned beef craving. Now of course, we can get into a debate about what has the best.So shoot us a tweet or FB comment about your favorite sandwich spot, especially if they got a killer corned beef because I am getting hungry writing this.

Calabria Imports (1905 W. 103rd St)

When you get fresh cut corned beef, you don’t complain especially when it’s not far from a Metra train or the Southside Irish St. Pat’s Parade route, but add in some homemade fresh cut chips, well you got just we need right there…excuse me, right dare.

Swanson’s Beverly Ritz (2414 W. 103rd St,)

These Southsiders know their meats. I have enjoyed many a sandwich at this Beverly gem which is half a block away from the start of the Southside Irish Parade. It’s worth every bite and you get it made-to-order with mayo, mustard, onions, lettuce, and tomato.

Moon’s Sandich Shop (16 S Western Ave)

This heart-warming diner delivers great dogs and burgers, but when you get a filling and satisfying corned beef to compliment an evening near by at the United Center, you should take advantage of it.

Manny’s (1141 S Jefferson St)

Food writer Steve Dolinsky praised this sandwich shop and the tough customers on Yelp have too. So if it can beat a wide jury of eaters, it has got to be good. They are not wrong. I have had dozens of friend’s rave about the gooey cheese dressing over well cut meats from Manny’s. 

Eleven City (1112 S Wabash Ave)

Bringing the goods from the South Loop, this eatery has been a go-to for commuters and college students near by at Columbia. A sandwich that stands tall next potato salad and a pickle with a proud tooth pick flag waving it’s glory is what you will find waiting for here.