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    JT's Genuine Sandwich Shop

    3970 N Elston Ave

    Chicago, IL 60618


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    Would you like disposable utensils / napkins?
    snacks
    soup
    salads
    sandwiches
    dogs
    For kids- 12 & under only please
    sauces - 2 oz. cup
    dessert
    drinks
    merch
    grocery

    Featured Items

    • Fries

      beer battered, fry sauce
      $4.45
    • Breaded Pork Tenderloin

      tenderized pork loin, seasoned bread crumbs, lettuce, red onion, dill pickle, mayo, yellow mustard, buttery bun
      $11.95
    • Fried Chicken

      buttermilk brined thigh, dill pickle,maple chipotle mayo, buttery bun
      $11.95

    Would you like disposable utensils / napkins?

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    • Spoon

    • Napkins

    snacks

    • Fries

      beer battered, fry sauce
      $4.45
    • Chili Cheese Fries

      beer battered fries, shredded cheddar, JT's chili, crema, green onion,serrano pepper & cilantro
      $6.75
    • Coney Fries

      beer battered fries, Detroit style chili sauce
      $6.25
    • Frito Pie

      Fritos, JT's chili, shredded cheddar, crema, green onion, serrano pepper, cilantro
      $5.75
    • Fried Pickle Spears

      breaded dill pickle spears, ranch dressing
      $5.75
    • Chips & Cheese

      Chicago style pimento cheese dip - hot giardiniera, cheddar, green onion, poppy seed, tortilla chips
      $5.75

    soup

    • JT's Chili - 12 oz

      our signature beef & bean chili with corn chips, shredded cheddar, crema, green onion, serrano pepper, cilantro
      $7.50
    • JT's Chili - Quart

      $18.50
    • Farmers Market Chili

      Beyond Meat, black beans, roasted corn, green chili, tomato, corn chips, cilantro
      $7.50+
    • Tomato Bisque

      stewed tomato, cream, fresh basil
      $6.50+

    salads

    • Mom's Favorite

      baby arugula, cured chorizo,granny smith apple, shaved fennel,white beans,orange chipotle vinnaigrette, manchego cheese, toasted almonds
      $12.95
    • Chopped Greek

      iceberg lettuce, green pepper, red onion, cucumber, grape tomato, kalamata olive, feta cheese, sport pepper, crispy pita, red wine vinaigrette
      $10.95
    • Taco Salad

      mixed greens, seasoned beef, black beans, shredded cheddar, red onion, grape tomato, cilantro, fresh salsa, roasted poblano ranch dressing, crispy tortilla
      $12.25
    • Side Salad

      mixed greens, red onion, cucumber, grape tomato, sport pepper choice of ranch, red wine vinaigrette or orange chipotle vinaigrette
      $4.95

    sandwiches

    • ***SPECIAL***Fried Green Tomato & Chicago Style Pimento Cheese

      fried green tomato, Chicago style "pimento" cheese, mayonnaise, toasted bread
      $14.95
    • Breaded Pork Tenderloin

      tenderized pork loin, seasoned bread crumbs, lettuce, red onion, dill pickle, mayo, yellow mustard, buttery bun
      $11.95
    • Steak & Potato

      chargrilled skirt steak, carmelized onion, chimichurri, French fried potatoes, truffle mayo, manchego cheese, sesame seed roll
      $17.95
    • Fried Chicken

      buttermilk brined thigh, dill pickle,maple chipotle mayo, buttery bun
      $11.95
    • Chicken Salad

      roast chicken breast, celery, tarragon, green grapes, mayonnaise, toasted cashews, mixed greens, croissant
      $12.75
    • Pork & Greens

      shaved roast pork loin, grilled rapini, provolone cheese,Calabrian chili aioli, sesame seed roll, pan jus
      $13.75
    • Roast Turkey Breast

      sliced turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, white toast
      $14.95
    • Made Rite

      seasoned ground beef, diced onion, dill pickle, ketchup, mustard, buttery bu
      $10.50
    • Darn Good Burger

      griddled certified angus beef patty, lettuce, onion, dill pickle, American cheese, dijonaise, buttery bun
      $10.95
    • JT's Special Burger

      two griddled certified angus beef patties, carmelized onions, cheddar cheese, granny smith apple, applewood smoked bacon, dijonaise, buttery bun
      $15.95
    • Grilled Cheese

      American, provolone & goat cheese, butter, grilled toast
      $9.50
    • BLTT

      Applewood smoked bacon, baby arugula, Roma tomato, truffle aioli on grilled Tuscan bread
      $13.95
    • Grinder

      Paulina Meat Market mortadella (contains pistachios), capicola (spicy ham), beef salami, provolone cheese, baby arugula, red wine vinaigrette on garlic toasted French bread
      $14.75
    • Beans & Greens Melt

      Grilled rapini, white beans, caramelized onion, provolone cheese, calabrian chili aioli, grilled Tuscan bread
      $12.95

    dogs

    • Scooby Dog

      Vienna Beef dog, Chicago style pimento cheese, Frito's, sweet & sour, green onion
      $6.75
    • Hot Dog

      grilled or steamed Vienna beef hot dog, yellow mustard,onion, relish, sport pepper, dill pickle, tomato, celery salt, poppy seed bun
      $6.75
    • Coney Dog

      grilled or steamed Vienna beef hot Detroit style chili sauce, yellow mustard, diced onion, steamed bun. Make it special - add seasoned beef
      $6.75
    • Chili Cheese Dog

      grilled or steamed Vienna beef hot dog, shredded chedder, JT's chili, steamed bun
      $6.75
    • Duck Inn Corn Dog

      cornmeal battered "Duck Inn Dog" (beef, pork & duck fat hotdog), cranberry mostarda
      $6.75

    For kids- 12 & under only please

    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Buttery, toasted white bread, American cheese.
      $6.25
    • Kids Hot Dog

      Vienna beef hotdog, steamed bun
      $6.25
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      Gridled angus beef patty, American cheese, brioche bun
      $7.50
    • Kids Tenderloin

      Breaded pork tenderloin, brioche bun
      $7.50
    • Kids Fried Chicken

      Buttermilk brined, fried chicken thigh, brioche bun
      $7.50
    • Kids Corn Dog

      Duck Inn Dog (beef, pork, duck fat hot dog, cornmeal batter.
      $6.25

    sauces - 2 oz. cup

    • fry sauce

      $1.00
    • truffle aioli

      $1.00
    • maple chipotle mayo

      $1.00
    • dijonnaise

      $1.00
    • calabrian chili aioli

      $1.00
    • ranch

      $1.00
    • chimichurri

      $1.00
    • red wine vinaigrette

      $1.00
    • orange chipotle vinaigrette

      $1.00
    • salsa

      $1.00
    • sour cream

      $1.00
    • J.P. Graziano Hot Giardiniera

      $1.00

    dessert

    • Bartleby's Homemade Ice - single serve 4 oz

      rotating flavors
      $5.95
    • Ice Cream Sandwich

      Bartleby's ice cream sandwiched between homemade chocolate chip cookies
      $7.50
    • Filbert's Root Beer Float

      Bartleby's vanilla ice cream scoop floating in Filbert's root beer
      $8.00
    • Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie

      homemade chocolate chip cookie with Katherine Anne Confections semi sweet chocolate
      $2.95

    drinks

    • Iced Tea

      $3.50
    • Metropolis Cold Brew 12 oz. Can

      $4.50
    • Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.95
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $2.95
    • Root Beer Bottle

      $2.95
    • Orange Pop Bottle

      $2.95
    • Ginger Beer

      $2.95
    • Sparkling Mineral Water Bottle

      $2.95
    • Honest Kids Fruit Punch

      $2.95
    • Chocolate Milk Box

      $2.95
    • bottled Still Water w electrolytes

      $2.95
    • SanPellegrino Limonata

      $2.95

    merch

    • Terra Cotta T Shirt

      $20.00
    • Light Blue T Shirt

      $20.00
    • Grey T Shirt

      $20.00
    • Black T Shirt

      $20.00
    • Koozie

      $3.00
    • Pin

      $7.00
    • Navy sweatshirt

      $40.00
    • Maroon sweatshirt

      $40.00

    grocery

    • Soothsayer Hot Sauce

      $12.00
    • J.P. Graziano Giardiniera Jar

      $8.50
    • J.P. Graziano Hot Giardiniera Seasoning

      $6.50
    • Mug

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Nature’s Trace Soap

      $11.00
    • Vargo Brother Ferments Chili Crisp

      $12.25
    • Vargo Brother Ferments Hot Mustard

      $10.50
    • Madre Mushroom Mother Brew

      $32.00
    • Madre Mushroom Cocoa Chai

      $21.00
    • Madre Mushroom Golden Milk

      $21.00
    • Madre Mushroom Spice Latte

      $21.00
    • Madre Mushroom Honey Rose Matcha

      $28.00

    All hours
    SundayClosed
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Neighborhood sandwich shop featuring scratch made snacks, soups, salads, sandwiches and treats in a cozy, family friendly setting.

    Location

    3970 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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