One Great Sandwich: Hyde Park Produce's "Anthony's A Ham!"

By Anthony Todd in Food on Aug 28, 2008 6:00PM

Back when it opened at their new location, we gushed about Hyde Park Produce. Their deli counter doesn’t just have prepared foods, olives, cookies and cheeses. They also make amazing sandwiches on fresh, crusty white rolls. They’re a bit pricey (at $5.99) but worth it; each sandwich is piled high with at least 1/3 lb of meat.

Our favorite is the "Anthony’s A Ham" sandwich (and our love only has a little bit to do with the name). Filled with Boar’s Head honey maple ham and Vermont cheddar cheese, it’s topped with lettuce and red onions. The rolls are slathered with a tasty pesto mayonnaise. We can barely finish the entire sandwich in one sitting, and always plan on having a snack left over for dinner. Along with a bag of chips (included in the price) and a giant kosher pickle ($.95), it’s a great lunchtime treat.

Hyde Park Produce is located at 1226 E. 53rd Street, in the Kimbark Plaza Shopping Center. They are open from 8AM to 8PM, except on Sundays when they close at 5. There is parking available, but avoid peak hours – they are so popular that it can be hard getting in.