Esencia Urban Kitchen is one of The 11 Best Places for Cuban Sandwiches in Lakeview, Chicago.

1. Esencia Urban Kitchen

8.5
3351 N Broadway St (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lake View East · 17 tips and reviews

Eliza K.Eliza K: This place is now open for dinner! Probably the best Cuban sandwich we've ever had. Also try the salmon cake appetizer.

David D.David Derrick: Some of the best coffee around! They add just a taste of cinnamon to your mug.

XinnieXinnie: Small place, 15mins wait for 2 on a Saturday noon time. Had the seared salmon sandwich, it was delicious! The potatoes that came with it was yummy too, albeit tad salty.

Toon's Bar & Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Cuban Sandwiches in Lakeview, Chicago.

2. Toon's Bar & Grill

8.1
3857 N Southport Ave (at W Byron St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 56 tips and reviews

Tiny J.Tiny J: Get the Cubano.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The Buffalo wings at Toon's have an "exceptional balance of crunch and juiciness," with a pleasing depth and detectable smokiness to the meat." Some of the best in the city.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This neighborhood bar serves some of the best Buffalo chicken wings in the city.

Southport Grocery & Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Cuban Sandwiches in Lakeview, Chicago.

3. Southport Grocery & Cafe

8.8
3552 N Southport Ave (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 90 tips and reviews

Michael W.Michael Wayne: The Cuban sandwich is one of my favorites.

Kevin D.Kevin Dulin: Get the Cupcakes or the Cupcake batter pancakes! They burgers here are also excellent!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The breakfast menu will please fans of cream cheese; the gooey stuff makes an appearance in the stuffed French toast, topped with maple-pecan syrup. Try it with the rosemary-roasted ham. Read more.

Panino's is one of The 11 Best Places for Cuban Sandwiches in Lakeview, Chicago.

4. Panino's

8.5
3702 N Broadway St (at W Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lake View East · 22 tips and reviews

Kevin Z.Kevin Zimmerman: Go for one of the Artisan Pizzas. Great authentic Italian crust.

Travis M.Travis McLain: The Chicken Gorgonzola Rigatoni is delicious!!

Roderic M.Roderic Montrece: Their Pasta dishes are awesome!

Bridget McNeill's is one of The 11 Best Places for Cuban Sandwiches in Lakeview, Chicago.

5. Bridget McNeill's

420 W Belmont Ave (at Sheridan Rd), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lake View East · 21 tips and reviews

Melody L.Melody Legge: Clean. Friendly. TVs for sports. Relaxed atmosphere. Wide, varied menu.

Sam R.Sam Rokoff: Board games

Dale J.Dale Jennings: Mac and cheese is excellent

Rocks is one of The 11 Best Places for Cuban Sandwiches in Lakeview, Chicago.

6. Rocks

8.0
3463 N Broadway St (at W Stratford Pl), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lake View East · 95 tips and reviews

Derek K.Derek Kucynda: I'd skip the breakfast/brunch here. But please do get that lunch/dinner! The Castro is a Cubano on top of a steak burger!! There's sandwiches with Mac'n'Cheese on it! And Tater Tots Nom Nom!

Linda F.Linda Felter: Comfortable upscale sports bar. Burgers are delicious and they have a great beer selection.

Gianna I.Gianna Imbronone: Buy your server a shot, they love when you do that :)

Goose Island Brewpub is one of The 11 Best Places for Cuban Sandwiches in Lakeview, Chicago.

7. Goose Island Brewpub

3535 N Clark St (btwn Addison St & Newport Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Wrigleyville · 99 tips and reviews

Pocket S.Pocket Sun: Great beer on tap. Sofie is soft and smooth. Sweet potato fries and chips were awesome.

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: We’re here for the beer, and it doesn’t disappoint, be it draft (note the goose-shaped taps), or in bottles. But the food is better than it has to be – homemade chips! – as is the pubby atmosphere.

Gerard B.Gerard Blanton: Try the beer. It's delicious.

Waterhouse Tavern and Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Cuban Sandwiches in Lakeview, Chicago.

8. Waterhouse Tavern and Grill

6.8
3407 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 33 tips and reviews

Maxwell W.Maxwell Wilkos: Cuban and Tots! My favorite Cuban in the city: Consistent, tasty, and goes great with a beer!

Kt Y.Kt Young: Nicki is the best waitress ever!

Maureen P.Maureen Penland: The burgers and sandwiches are great. $10 small pitcher of sangria is totally worth it too. Service was iffy...don't get Kathryn she's rude.

Chicago Diner is one of The 11 Best Places for Cuban Sandwiches in Lakeview, Chicago.

9. Chicago Diner

9.0
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 205 tips and reviews

Kingsley Y.Kingsley Younger: All the desserts here are complete vegan. Featured on Unique Desserts. Must try the orange lime raw vegan cheesecake and cocoa mousse cake!

Emily M.Emily McNish: get the raw vegan cheesecake! I'm not even a vegetarian and it won me over

Julie V.Julie Vazquez: Nachos are nommin!

The Pony is one of The 11 Best Places for Cuban Sandwiches in Lakeview, Chicago.

10. The Pony

6.4
1638 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Paulina St & N Lincoln Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Lakeview · 39 tips and reviews

Emily J.Emily Jurlina: The 16 inch grilled cheese is an awesome value! Small menu but it's all really good.

MattMatt: Ask for Smooki. This place is where Jersey Shore kids would go if they were from the Midwest. Disagree? Look around.

ThrillistThrillist: The downstairs (upstairs open later this summer) also sports chocolate leather booths, 7 high-tops each with its own 24-inch flat screen, plus 13 wall-mounted screens. Read more.

Casey Moran's is one of The 11 Best Places for Cuban Sandwiches in Lakeview, Chicago.

11. Casey Moran's

3660 N Clark St (at Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Wrigleyville · 27 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: Try the Bucket of Pigs. Nothing better than a glass of thick cut bacon! (For the table naturally).

Grace C.Grace C: Awesome top 40 dance floor

Drew R.Drew Riegler: Ask to sit in Little Ts section. Best waitress in Chicagoland.