J.T.’s Genuine Sandwich Shop

J.T.’s Genuine Sandwich Shop Neighborhood sandwich shop featuring scratch made snacks, soups, salads, sandwiches and treats in a

Hey, hey friends! We’re here all day today, Friday 6/26, then wrapping it up for our summer vacation. The shop will be c...
06/26/2026

Hey, hey friends! We’re here all day today, Friday 6/26, then wrapping it up for our summer vacation. The shop will be closed 6/27-7/7 for some regularly scheduled fun & relaxation. Stop by if you can today. We’d love to cook for you!😁

Hey, hey! Come on down to 😁🍟 We’ve got what you need for lunch today!
06/18/2026

Hey, hey! Come on down to 😁🍟 We’ve got what you need for lunch today!

FRIED GREEN TOMATO & PIMENTO CHEESE!!! Crispy fried green tomatoes, Chicago Style “Pimento” cheese made with our good bu...
06/03/2026

FRIED GREEN TOMATO & PIMENTO CHEESE!!! Crispy fried green tomatoes, Chicago Style “Pimento” cheese made with our good buddies Hot Giardiniera on toasted sourdough. Stop by & grab one while the green tomatoes are here!😁🌶️🧀🍅

Great big thank you to for including us in this list of Midwest sandwich shops! We’re so grateful for this support & r...
06/02/2026

Great big thank you to for including us in this list of Midwest sandwich shops! We’re so grateful for this support & recognition😁😁😁

Hey, hey!!! It’s FRYDAY! Stop by if you can, we’d love to make you a sandwich. Normal hours today, then wrapping up at 7...
05/22/2026

Hey, hey!!! It’s FRYDAY! Stop by if you can, we’d love to make you a sandwich. Normal hours today, then wrapping up at 7PM for the holiday weekend. Hope you all have a great weekend😁

is so proud to announce our partnership with as a Great Lakes Friendly Restaurant! Through collaboration and with the ...
05/19/2026

is so proud to announce our partnership with as a Great Lakes Friendly Restaurant! Through collaboration and with the guidance of we further commit to our mission of sustainability & eco friendly practices within our restaurant and community. As a Great Lakes Friendly Restaurant we pledge to: eliminate all single use plastic from our dining room, not use plastic drink bottles or plastic to-go bags, offer single use to-go utensils & paper straws upon request only & divert as much waste as possible from landfills away from waterways by recycling & composting. We are so grateful for the beautiful beaches and bright blue waters of Lake Michigan and we promise to work to protect this precious natural resource. To learn more about this worthy mission follow or visit surfrider.org

Hey, hey! We’re so proud & excited to collaborate with our friend Chef Cecilio Rodriguez! He is a seriously busy guy. I...
04/21/2026

Hey, hey! We’re so proud & excited to collaborate with our friend Chef Cecilio Rodriguez! He is a seriously busy guy. In the last few years alone Chef Cecil has cooked for Beyoncé, Bob Weir, last week he was cooking at The Masters golf tournament and now you can get Chef’s Meatloaf Sandwich 😎👍 $1 from each sandwich sold will go to a social enterprise restaurant in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood that provides job training for individuals facing poverty and homelessness. Running now until the end of April

IT’S THAT TIME! One of my favorite events of the year is back - Chicago’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry! We’re ...
04/21/2026

IT’S THAT TIME! One of my favorite events of the year is back - Chicago’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry! We’re joining over 55 amazing chefs and mixologists in support of No Kid Hungry. Come see us, support this important work, and help us ensure our kids have access to the food they need. 1 in 5 kids lives with hunger in America today, and No Kid Hungry is working on ensuring all kids have access to the meals they need. Visit the link nokidhungry.org/chicago to get your tickets and to see the full list of participants. Eat. Drink. Enjoy. Support NO KID HUNGRY!

Beans & Greens. Everyday 👍😎
04/10/2026

Beans & Greens. Everyday 👍😎

Hey, hey!!! Corned Beef & Cabbage got a major league upgrade this year! We’re so proud to collaborate with our pal .cue ...
03/11/2026

Hey, hey!!! Corned Beef & Cabbage got a major league upgrade this year! We’re so proud to collaborate with our pal .cue of on what might be the BEST CORNED BEEF SANDWICH IN THE CITY! Yep! .cue braved last nights storm and was smoking briskets for us into the early morning. We’re so grateful for his hard work and dedication to his craft & we know you’ll absolutely love this sandwich! Corned Beef & Cabbage is smoked corned beef brisket, pikliz (spicy pickled cabbage), provolone, beer battered fries, 1000 island, toasted sourdough. Available through St. Patrick’s day ☘️

Address

3970 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL
60618

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm

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