Northwest Herald Readers' Choice Best of the Fox 2026: voted Best Sub Shop in McHenry County

Ridiculously good sandwiches.

It's the easy choice.

Adam's Sandwich Shop in McHenry, IL.

Check Out Our Menu Catering
Italian sub stacked with salami, capicola and giardiniera on checkered paper
Loaded Italian sub with prosciutto, mortadella and giardiniera
La Bella: prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil with balsamic glaze on focaccia
Meatball Park sub with marinara and giardiniera
Mortadella Fella sub with fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers and balsamic glaze
Caprese sub with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil
Reuben on toasted marble rye

Sweet Treats

Go ahead! Finish off that meal with one of our signature desserts. Made with the finest ingredients, it won't disappoint.

Slice of red velvet cake
Cream puff dusted with powdered sugar
Slice of layer cake on checkered paper

Catering for the Office, the Party or the Game

Sub trays, 20 inch subs cut to order, boxed lunches and five pound trays of Grandma's potato salad, mac salad and coleslaw. Call us and we'll put it together.

  • Small sub tray$29.99
  • Large sub tray$44.99
  • Lunch in a bag$9.99
Full Catering Menu (815) 322-2649
Stacked sub sandwich trays
Lunch in a bag with a sub, chips and a drink
Platter of cut subs for catering

Made Here, Sold by the Jar

Mild, hot and extra hot giardiniera, muffuletta and pepperoncini, plus potato gnocchi, cheese tortellini and cheese ravioli for dinner at home.

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Jar of Adam's homemade mild giardiniera
Shelves of Italian groceries

Fresh Off the Counter

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Breaded chicken cutlet subs with roasted red peppers Margherita pizzetta with fresh mozzarella, tomato and balsamic glaze Chicken Bacon Ranch sub with bacon and lettuce Greek salad with feta and black olives Meatball Park pizzetta with giardiniera and fresh basil

Regulars Say It Best

"Food was super fresh, and delicious! Extremely friendly owners. Lots of good finds here. My new favorite shop in McHenry!"

Christine B.

"Great establishment! Super clean with friendly staff. The bread used for the sandwiches was sooo good! Will be back!"

Lindsay W.

"Amazing!!! Best sandwiches around hands down. Everything from here is good. Added bonus owner is friendly and super cool guy."

Don C.

"Amazing sandwiches. Wonderful variety of foods and treats. Always a pleasure."

Kyle R.
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