Known solely for its corned beef, I decided to visit Corned Beef Factory because I am always up for trying different restaurants in the area. It sits among a strip of restaurants along W. Roosevelt Rd. in Maywood that I am very familiar with. Along with endorsements from Yelp reviewers like Lisa P., Stacy P., and Regena K., its 4.6-star rating from over 160+ reviews on Uber Eats provided the assurance I needed for a quality ordering experience. The menu is not particularly vegan- or vegetarian-friendly. As a pescatarian, I was interested in the tuna salad sandwich and the grilled cheese, which were the only two items I could eat. The day I ordered from Corned Beef, I wanted the tuna salad sandwich, but the price just wasn't worth it for me. I chose the grilled cheese instead, which was very affordable compared to the tuna salad. For my grilled cheese, I ordered it on Italian white bread with Thousand Island dressing, which made my mouth salivate at the thought of the pairing. Whether using Grubhub or Uber Eats, I love ordering online for the convenience and the ability to schedule a pickup time. Most of the time, my orders are ready--or nearly ready--upon arrival. By the time I reached the restaurant, my order was being finished behind the counter. Because of this smooth experience, the likelihood of me ordering online from this location again is very high. My vision of the interior was totally different from what I encountered while picking up my order. The first thing I noticed was a television off to the side of the counter, which completely took me by surprise. Below it on the wooden accent wall featured a custom sign that read, 'Wall of Fame - The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop - Since 1948,' along with framed media features and reviews. The restaurant appeared clean, and the atmosphere had a nice, calm vibe. There were plenty of tables and seats inside the dining area, which made me regret not dining in. Before walking out the door, a video gambling lounge caught my eye--featuring digital slot machines, gaming chairs, and custom-themed wall murals--which I had no idea existed at Corned Beef. Inside, it featured custom-patterned casino-style carpeting, and a large wall mural depicting a packed casino floor. As for my order, I was very pleased with the appearance of the grilled cheese sandwich, which had the crisp, golden grill markings that paninis are known for. Inside was American cheese paired with Thousand Island dressing oozing slightly from the center, which made my mouth salivate in anticipation. Next to it was the bag of Metro Deli hickory barbecue-flavored, kettle-cooked potato chips I ordered, and a dill pickle spear, two of which I ended up finding inside the takeout container. My taste buds enjoyed the combination of cheese and Thousand Island dressing, which complemented each other so well. It's an unheard-of pairing, but you're hearing it from me: I loved it and will definitely pair them again. After this experience with Corned Beef Factory, I am very open to visiting again and exploring options outside of my usual favorites along Roosevelt Rd. With that said, I am happy to share my endorsement of Corned Beef Factory here on Yelp. Ambiance: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Food: 4/5 | Overall: 5/5 ~ Oh darling, let's be adventurers ~ Thomas G read more

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Picked someone up from over hear and realized my favorite CB sandwich on Lake moved here. Guys were very nice behind the counter. I loved n they didnt change the visual either. Minimalist and yet functional. the CB sandwich was great! Exactly what I remembered. Kinda expensive for Maywood. But I love the sandwich. read more

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I was craving a Corned Beef sandwich and drive all the way to Maywood and found this gem! It was fairly empty when we arrived. I ordered the standard corned beef sandwich. It was pretty tasty, but I would say more on the drier side. I would go back again and alter my condiments next time. read more

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Was happy to see the Corned Beef Factory location on Roosevelt Road. Super friendly staff, took my order and my sandwich was ready quickly. My hot corned beef was delicious and came with a pickle. My tip, eat in the dine in area and experience your meal as soon as possible! read more

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Food was pretty good, service was good. Price was reasonable. They only had one restroom so that was weird.

After a clinic appointment at Loyola, we looked for something close by for lunch. The Corned Beef Factory was just the ticket with freshly made sandwiches. We had the Tom & Jerry Grilled Cheese-a combination of pastrami and corned beef with Swiss and American cheese. Served hot and melty, we were fully satisfied with lunch! read more

Top notch corned beef and pastrami and generous amounts on a a sandwich. ..,,,,,,,,,,

If you're in the west loop and in the mood for a corned beef or pastrami sandwich, something different from the popular Italian deli down the street, go to The Corned Beef Factory! Great sandwiches. Homemade chips. Hits the spot. read more

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I passed by this place as I was heading home from the West Loop and it caught my eye because a corned beef sandwich sounded like it would hit the spot as a place to grab a late lunch. It was a surprise how early they closed because they're a sandwich joint with fewer than ten sandwich options, none of which are particularly breakfast themed. I've never seen a restaurant with such a narrow focus but they know their niche and do it well. The rueben I ordered was really good. As someone said, it's not the biggest sandwich you'll ever have but it was well made and I wasn't hungry afterward. The employees were friendly and helpful. Parking is only street, and because it's Lake Ave street parking can be a bit tricky (and expensive). Luckily the el runs right along here. I am rarely in this area so I don't know when I'll be back, and there's so many restaurants around here that I'd probably want to try another, but it's a solid option. read more

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Great Ruben sandwich. The gentleman working was very kind and let us try the meats before picking what sandwich we wanted. Great prices for how much you get. read more

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This was a great sandwich with lots of meat. The bread was toasted and the meat was piled high. I will order from here many times. There is one in the aurora Naperville area. That's the one I ordered from. I give it all the stars! read more

One of the few spots in west loop that force you back in time. Place is OG, food is delicious and prices are unreal reasonable for Fulton market. So far I've tried the Tom & Jerry, the Reuben and the corned beef. Each and every sando is credible and the winner is the meats. The kettle chips are simply unrealistic and stay crunchy for a while. You will entirely miss this place if you're not specifically looking for it. Place is a bang for your buck but don't expect Manny sized sandwiches. They are smaller but MORE than plenty for 1 persons meal. Overall- one of my favorite Fulton market lunch spots! read more

Corned Beef Factory - Corned Beef Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Maywood, Illinois

This is our second day in a row visiting and getting lunch. Yes, it's that good! These guys don't chince on the meat and it's all good! The guy behind the register was super nice and helpful! The place is clean with a great vibe! Folks on and out and gives off the traditional sandwich shop vibe. You can tell a lot of locals come here! Seems like everyone knows each other. Oh yeah, it seems as though the chips are homemade. Crispy and light! Check it out! read more

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Good for takeout, not as a sit down. The service is extremely friendly and fast, yet food was lacking a bit. I ordered the pastrami sandwich. The pastrami itself was great, thinly sliced and plentiful, yet there was barely any mustard on the sandwich and the pickle spear was just a tiny addition to the platter. The home made chips did make up for this. The venue itself is pretty dark and not so cosy. Unfortunately also no possibility to sit outside with good weather. read more

Amazing corn beef sandwiches and the staff was so friendly We really enjoyed our lunch read more

I appreciate the simplicity of the place. You know it's going to be great because there are only 9 sandwiches to choose from, so much more focus with a limited menu. I had the Tom and Jerry so that I could have both the corned beef and pastrami. Flavor was excellent but maybe I am being too picky but admittedly could have had a bit more meat seeing pictures from others makes me feel I got slightly short changed. Service was quick and prices are reasonable. read more

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Yes! Yes! Yes! This place is the real deal. They make their own pastrami and corned beef. And it is absolutely worth it. Peppery and juicy and fabulous. The menu is small and simple but on point. I ordered the Tom & Jerry with spicy mustard. Everything is served on rye. The chips are homemade-super thin cut and crispy. It was every bit of two meals for me. The place is super clean. A simple shotgun dining room with very few seats. The staff is friendly. read more

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A very tasty, meaty authentic corn beef sandwich. I really enjoyed the fresh taste. It has been so hard to find a real good corned beef sandwich, but this place is great and the sandwich is delicious! read more

Very respectable sandwiches. ..not amazing or particularly memorable, but good. Nice portions and product quality. Fumare Meats & Deli was my go to in this area for pastrami, but the legend that was recently closed their doors. Friendly service, neat packaging, quality ingredients. Not better than Manny's and definitely can't compete with Hershel's Eastside Deli in the Philadelphia Terminal Market. Hershel's is #1 in my book. Honestly 3.33 stars, but considering everything that's going on, I'm giving a generous 4 star rating. read more

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I like that their shop now has spacious indoor seating. The staff were nice. The meat quality and portions are good. Prices are a few dollars cheaper than Manny's Deli AND sandwiches come with chips. I think the rye bread and meats are tastier at Manny's Deli though. Chips were very good - lightly crunchy and right amount of salt. read more

Corned Beef Factory - Sandwiches Near Me - Maywood, Illinois

Just a 3.5 / 4. I'm spoiled because of a place called SLYMANS in Cleveland but this was ok. Great price $13. They were outta Swiss cheese and the rye was just ok. Would I go back? Yeh probably but it really was just mehhh! Great location RIGHT OFF Morgan Green Line. Great customer service. VERY CLEAN. And fast too! :) read more

Amazing sandwiches with good flavors. Simple and filling. Worth the prices, and the meals come with their homemade potato chips. Multiple sandwich options such as pastrami and Italian beef! Rapid service. read more

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Well, this place is now off my list. They first started off right with hearty sandwiches and a generous handful of chips all presented in a neat box attached with string for around 12 with drink which was expensive enough for a sandwich. Now you receive less of a stacked sandwich with 1/2 the handful of chips and no box and string presentation. Oh well, nothing lasts forever as they say. I'm done with the poor changes here. Sandwich was good, but not this good. read more

The ambience is rustic and inviting. They also have a nice outside sitting area decorated with flowers. I ordered the Tom and JerryCombo. It has Pastrami and Corned Beef On Rye bread with mustard, and Swiss cheese with a side of pickles and homemade potato chips. The sandwich was really good. Both kinds of meat were good. They pile it on the bread so you get a nice portion size. The bread was soft and fresh. The homemade potato chips were good as well. They were not greasy and had the right amount of seasoning. They were cooked nicely. read more

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Such a nice little place. There's a little bit of seating here, including barrel tables and a community style table. The menu is very simple and as the name implies: corned beef. They have pastrami and turkey sandwiches as well, between $10-12. And hot dogs, for $5. We got the Tom and Jerry ($11) which is half pastrami and half corned beef on rye bread with either yellow or brown mustard, and swiss. With chips and pickle on the side. You definitely get your money's worth of meat, and it's delicious, tender, and well seasoned. The staff was super helpful, and super quick too, we were in and out with our to go brown box in about 5 minutes. This place is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area or need a quick lunch. read more

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Best corned beef sandwich. Portions are generous. Pickle and chips great side. You know this is sliced off the brisket right there. Makes a huge difference. Price is reasonable for sure. read more

This is the first time I've been here. This is the first time I've had a corned beef sandwich since COVID started. Let me tell you the price is right. As a retiree I can't see me spending $25.00 for a sandwich all the time like at Manny's. These are $.14.00 plus change. You also get chips with your meal. I'll be back read more

Went to this place for the first time and had a good experience. It's a smaller restaurant with a great location near Fulton Market. The customer service was amazing, my family and I were chatting it up with an employee and he was just the nicest most hospitable person ever. He even gave us free potato chips to go home with after we told him how excited we were to try out the food. I got the turkey sandwich which tasted pretty good along with the house made potato chips which were super crunchy. It's a pretty good sandwich not bad at all. Definitely would give it a 7/10. Try it out if you're in the area! read more

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Delicious fast service and excellent price. Would definitely go back. Totally fits Chicago.

Most delicious corn beef I have ever had. I am hoping it is real corn beef and not the chopped and press product that you find some restaurants use. Tender and flavorful. read more

Food is good, but don't order ahead using Yelp. They've been out of turkey twice and have no way (or desire) to let you know or refund you. Bari or JP Graziano are better alternatives that won't jack you around. read more

Yummy! Met a friend here for lunch on Saturday with my dog. I read that the place was dog friendly but was a bit disappointed because they didn't have seating outside. Luckily the guys inside let us grab stools outside and we used the barrels as a table. Cash only!!! And price range is around $10-$12 But comes with a large sandwich and chips. They load the meats! I really enjoyed the Ruben. It had great flavor and was super juicy. My friend opted for the Italian beef which he also enjoyed. This is a great place for lunch. I will definitely be back. read more

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Went to the factory and I was totally disappointed. I ordered a Ruben sandwich and I was expecting the sandwich to be flavorful and I was not a happy camper. First it did not taste like corn beef and the sandwich was not as fat as it is posted on some pictures I have seen. I really wanted to savor the taste of a real corn beef sandwich. read more

Corned Beef Factory is a great sandwich shop in the West Loop. Not a large menu but the sandwiches are really good. Other than the corned beef sandwich, the turkey rueben is decorous. Each sandwich comes with chips and a pickle. Service is quick and staff is always friendly. There's a few tables inside but not many so it's a good carry out spot. There's street parking on Lake Street but can fill up quickly. read more

Went here during a lunch break. A popular spot definitely but nonetheless the food is all being freshly prepared quick. Their house chips are good. I never buy plain original potato chips but theirs here taste fresh and good. The Tom & Jerry combo is good. Very filling and the packaging to go is nicely done. Very unique interior design too. Walls are all wood. On the outside the glass seems tinted, thus I almost didn't even know it was a restaurant. Nonetheless they have a thing outside displaying specials. read more

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Very good sandwich shop. Wish they had toppings like potato salad and coleslaw for the corned beef sandwich. The corned beef texture was a bit tough and rubbery but I would go back. Decent grilled cheese. read more

Visiting from out of town and found this place. The corned beef was fabulous! Small inside but clean and very friendly service.

Walking around Saturday I wanted something to go with my salad, something refreshing and lite. I passed by this location and double back. The menu was hanging outside and I thought umm I could eat a salad and sandwich. So in I went with no idea what to order for my spouse and I. But then as I approached the counter the Corned beef smelled amazing, the chef was creating a masterpiece in front of my eyes. I knew I would get The Reuben and a Corned Beef sandwich. Both sandwiches were delicious, no I didn't eat both. My spouse and I split it so we both could experience it. When I go back I will ask for extra kraut because I like the blend of corned beef and sauerkraut. If you are a fan of hearty meat sandwiches you will not be disappointed. Here's a bonus they make their OWN chips, yup I know your mouth is watering now but wait for it the pickles are just as amazing. Go and thank me later read more

I thoroughly enjoy the food from this spot. The reuben was very tasty. The owner was loud and amusing as he spoke to his employees. This is not a place that I would frequent, hence the four stars. read more

Holy yum this place is good! Corned Beef Sandwich: 8.5/10. Only giving this 8.5 because I sampled their pastrami after and that was even BETTER! After I ate, the workers recommended I get the Tom and Jerry as it's the best of both worlds. Their pastrami is so juicy and flavorful WOW. Potato Chips: 12/10. Homemade everyday. Melt in your mouth. So salty and delicious. read more

Corned Beef Factory - Sandwiches Near Me - Maywood, Illinois