Gym Shoe

Marquette Park sub counter with an oversized Jim Shoe food writers keep praising, plus a Jim Shoe taco. Ask for hot peppers; they're not added by default.

Busy stand just off the Dan Ryan in Fuller Park, named by WTTW as a reliable Jim Shoe stop. Fresh-cut fries and shakes too.

Small Chatham sub shop that longtime regulars rank among the South Side's best for a Jim Shoe. Hot subs, Phillys and fries round it out.

Compact Bronzeville gyro and sub counter in a former Southtown Sub location. Recent customers single out the Gym Shoe, along with catfish and wings.

West Side sub shop in North Austin pointed to for the Gym Shoe: lots of meat on fresh bread without being a total mess.

Tiny Greater Grand Crossing takeout counter famous for its Gym Shoe. No seating, so eat it in the parking lot like everyone else; fries and a soda come with every order.

Southeast Side sub shop credited with inventing the Gym Shoe: corned beef, roast beef and gyro meat piled on a French roll with gyro sauce, mayo and the works.