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Best Sandwich Shops
Alidoro is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

1. Alidoro

8.7
105 Sullivan St (btwn Spring & Prince St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · SoHo · 230 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The original, tiny Soho storefront opened a slightly larger Midtown location. The cash-only, grab-and-go establishment draws massive lines for its enormous Italian sandwiches. The wait is worth it. Read more.

Butcher & Bee is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

2. Butcher & Bee

1085 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Central · 88 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: No sandwich roundup would be complete without a mention of this Charleston institution and its famous roast beef sandwich with chimichurri and smoked onion jam. Read more.

Mitchell Deli is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

3. Mitchell Deli

9.1
1306 McGavock Pike (Riverside Drive), Nashville, TN
Deli · Inglewood · 107 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Head to this East Nashville deli and order the best-selling Turkey, Avocado and Bacon. It’s simple perfection. Read more.

Franklin Barbecue is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

4. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 353 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This hot spot doesn't open until 11 a.m, but you'll have to line up outside at around 9 to get your hands on a legendary Tipsy Texan--a heaping pile of brisket, coleslaw, pickles and sausage on a bun. Read more.

Even Stevens Sandwiches is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

5. Even Stevens Sandwiches

414 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Sandwich Spot · Central City · 27 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Since this shop donates a sandwich every time it sells one, you can feel good about ordering seconds of that roast pork dip sandwich topped with jalapeño jelly. Read more.

Bub and Pop's is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

6. Bub and Pop's

8.9
1815 M St NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 59 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This small family-run joint is known for its Italian hoagie. That being said, anything on the menu, from the beef brisket to the chicken Parm, will blow you away…and then will make you take a nap. Read more.

Secret Sandwich Society is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

7. Secret Sandwich Society

8.9
103 Keller Ave, Fayetteville, WV
Sandwich Spot · 42 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Show off your patriotism by ordering the Fillmore or Lincoln. All of the sandwiches are named after U.S. presidents at this speakeasy-type joint. Read more.

Krazy Moose Subs is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

8. Krazy Moose Subs

8.9
405 E Herning Ave, Wasilla, AK
Sandwich Spot · 14 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Here’s the plan: Stop by this eclectic shop in Wasilla and grab a few subs to-go for a picnic at Denali National Park. Read more.

Pane Bianco is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

9. Pane Bianco

8.9
4404 N Central Ave (at W Turney Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Sandwich Spot · 51 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Chris Bianco opened this shop as an offshoot of his original Pizzeria Bianco. Turns out, sandwiches are definitely another of his specialties. Try the Caprese, filled with creamy homemade mozzarella. Read more.

Panini Pete's is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

10. Panini Pete's

8.6
42 1/2 S Section St Ste 2 (De La Mare Avenue), Fairhope, AL
Sandwich Spot · 28 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what the thing to order is at Panini Pete’s--hot pressed paninis. First time there? Stick with a classic: Pete’s Famous Muffaletta Panino. Read more.

The Green Submarine is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

11. The Green Submarine

8.9
3325 W. Wedington (Betty Jo), Fayetteville, AR
Sandwich Spot · 23 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Put on your beret and bask in the glory that is the Bang Pow Chicken--pan-seared chicken breast with Sriracha aioli, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and sprouts. Read more.

Bakesale Betty is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

12. Bakesale Betty

8.5
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Bakesale Betty has earned a cult following for one thing and one thing only: buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches, served on a bed of vinegary coleslaw garnished with jalapeños. Read more.

Masterpiece Delicatessen is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

13. Masterpiece Delicatessen

1575 Central St, Denver, CO
Sandwich Spot · Highland · 64 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This Denver deli uses only the finest ingredients, from artisan bread to homemade condiments. Among the rotating list of specials, the braised brisket and Reuben sandwiches are two must-try items. Read more.

Abbott's Lobster in the Rough is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

14. Abbott's Lobster in the Rough

8.0
117 Pearl St, Groton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Grab a spot in line and order the famous hot lobster roll: a quarter pound of hot, buttery lobster meat stuffed on a toasted hamburger bun. It’s what summer dreams are made of. Read more.

Las Olas Cafe is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

15. Las Olas Cafe

8.7
644 6th St (at Euclid Ave), Miami Beach, FL
Cuban Restaurant · Flamingo-Lummus · 112 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Cash-only. No-frills. This South Beach staple dishes out the best cubanos in town. Grab one from the take-out window and head back to the beach. Read more.

Star Provisions is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

16. Star Provisions

1198 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Huff Rd), Atlanta, GA
Gourmet Store · Northwest Atlanta · 115 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The main event at Star Provisions is the sandwich offerings, like the classic shrimp po’boy and prosciutto and Parmesan on baguette. Read more.

Goose The Market is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

17. Goose The Market

9.4
2503 N Delaware St (at E 25th St), Indianapolis, IN
Gourmet Store · Fall Creek Place · 74 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: “The Batali”--layers of sopressata, spicy capicola, provolone, marinated onions and tomato preserves--is the stuff of legends. Read more.

Gateway Market & Cafe is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

18. Gateway Market & Cafe

8.9
2002 Woodland Ave (at MLK Pkwy), Des Moines, IA
Grocery Store · Sherman Hill · 104 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Inside Gateway Market, Des Moines’s very own culinary superstore, you’ll find this casual café whipping up excellent classic sandwiches and wraps. Read more.

Cochon Butcher is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

19. Cochon Butcher

9.4
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 586 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This NOLA hot spot makes sandwiches with a Cajun slant. Order the Muffaletta, which is sliced capicola, mortadella, salami and provolone on a fluffy sesame seed bun. Read more.

Duckfat is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

20. Duckfat

9.0
43 Middle St, Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · 228 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Come for the duck confit panini, stay for the Belgian fries and a milkshake. Read more.

Faidley's Seafood is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

21. Faidley's Seafood

8.4
203 N. Paca St. (at W Lexington St), Baltimore, MD
Fish Market · Downtown Baltimore · 105 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: No trip to Maryland is complete without a soft-shell crab or jumbo-lump-crab-cake sandwich at this famous Baltimore establishment. Read more.

Zingerman's Delicatessen is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

22. Zingerman's Delicatessen

9.3
422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI
Deli · Central Ann Arbor · 248 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This Ann Arbor staple isn’t a deli; it’s an institution. Everything is made in house, including fresh bread from Zingerman’s bakeshop, meat from the roadhouse and cheese from the creamery. Read more.

Be'Wiched Sandwiches & Deli is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

23. Be'Wiched Sandwiches & Deli

800 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Sandwich Spot · Warehouse District · 73 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Everything you order from this North Loop counter-serve deli is made from scratch, from the house-cured pastrami and pickled cabbage to the coarse-grain mustard and rye bread. Read more.

Big Bad Breakfast is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

24. Big Bad Breakfast

9.2
719 N Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS
Breakfast Spot · 43 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Two words: breakfast sandwiches. This café takes them to the next level with creations like the Southern Belly, made with pimento cheese, slaw, bread and butter pickles, tomato and bacon on toast. Read more.

Staggering Ox is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

25. Staggering Ox

6.7
1220 SW Higgins Ave #4, Missoula, MT
Sandwich Spot · 8 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Who said a sandwich had to be square? These cylindrical loaves of bread are a welcome twist to a classic. Read more.

Danny's Downtown Deli is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

26. Danny's Downtown Deli

6.5
941 O St, Lincoln, NE
Deli · Downtown Lincoln · 7 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: “Quality meats--quality cheeses--no baloney” is the slogan at this family-run mainstay in Lincoln…so maybe go with the pastrami. Read more.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

27. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

8.8
322 W Sahara Ave (at Las Vegas Blvd S), Las Vegas, NV
Sandwich Spot · Gateway District · 26 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Thanksgiving is all year round with Capriotti’s The Bobbie--homemade turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo--the overwhelming favorite. Read more.

Bocadillos Slow Roasted is one of Best Sandwich Shops.

28. Bocadillos Slow Roasted

1609 Indian School Rd NW (Menaul Blvd NW), Albuquerque, NM
Sandwich Spot · Near North Valley · 4 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: That’s Spanish for sandwich, by the way. This Albuquerque favorite is known for its “5-0 Filthy,” made with shredded chicken, bacon, mayo and the works. Just ask Guy Fieri. Read more.