When it comes to Chicago’s signature foods, Italian beef is undoubtedly one of the city’s most cherished. It's a sandwich that's wholly unique to this great city and sparks fierce debate over who does it the best. Because there's a plethora of delicious options all over town, it's impossible to choose just one. Instead, here are 20 messy favorites that are worth the indulgence. New additions to the list for 2020 include suburban market Frangella, South Side stalwart Carm’s, and Time Out Market vendor Decent Beef.

Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.