The boutique butcher has more than steaks and artisanal sausages up its sleeve. This Middle Eastern–inflected two-fister, featuring a crunchy falafel patty on a pillowy onion roll spread with sweet-tart fig yogurt and smoky baba ghanoush, is a triumph of textural balance. $13.39. 825 W. Fulton Market, West Loop

In case you’ve ever wondered what sort of sandwich would be perfect for a picnic in the French countryside, this wine shop and café has your answer: creamy feta, white beans, briny pickled shallots, and a slick of herbaceous pistou, all tucked between wedges of Aya Pastry focaccia. $11. 2119 W. Chicago Ave., West Town

A veritable farmers’ market on pumpernickel toast, this assemblage of greens, pickled beets, pea shoots, radishes, cukes, herb-spiked cream cheese, and mustardy vinaigrette scores major points for freshness, crunch, and downright prettiness. $12. 2952 W. Armitage Ave., Logan Square; 2435 N. Halsted St., Lincoln Park

Bridgeport’s new slice and sandwich spot gives meaty oyster mushrooms the hot chicken treatment, enrobing them in a buttermilk batter and then a fiery-sweet sauce from sister restaurant Kimski. Cool pickles and a brioche bun from nearby bakery Butterdough temper the burn. $13. 960 W. 31st St., Bridgeport

Thinly shaved planks of juicy breaded eggplant lend this griddled sandwich a milanesa vibe. But sweet roasted tatume squash, salsa negra, queso añejo, and a smudge of black beans give it an earthy flavor profile. $8. 449 N. Clark St., River North