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This Irish-American pub is synonymous with the horseshoe sandwich, cited by Eater Chicago and celebrated by Roadfood. Illinois Times readers consistently back it, too. Expect a line, lively buzz, and the city’s emblematic dish done right.
Iconic horseshoe sandwiches, Irish fare, and beer garden
661 W Stanford Ave, Springfield, IL 62704 Get directions
$20–30
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