I barely ever go to the chain sandwich shops. So many good mom and pop sandwich shops in the Chicagoland.
My go to is Avanti Caffe on Elmhurst road in Mount Prospect. Mom and pop Italian sandwich shop...loads the meat on and good quality stuff. And they are hardly more expensive than Subway....$7 for a 10 inch sub that has probably 3/4 pound of meat on it. Also love Franco's in Streamwood, Mario's in Addison, and the Picnic Basket in Libertyville.
I dont think Ive ever had anything bad at Francos. If you guys like turkey, then you have to get their hot italian turkey sandwich. Its like a beef sandwich, but made with turkey. Their subs on focaccia bread are very good as well. Dont get me started on their cannolis or homemade turtle cookiesFrancos and Marios are my favorites as well.