Grill, stack or wrap them: sandwiches. Breakfast, lunch or dinner: sandwiches. Some of our earliest meal memories include the sandwich — a peanut butter and jelly on white bread or turkey on wheat. As life goes on, the sandwich remains a steady staple of (most of) our diets — a meatball sub at a Super Bowl party, a pastrami on rye at grandpa’s birthday party or a lobster roll at a summer picnic. In honor of National Sandwich Month, BOSW compiled some of the best Phoenix sandwiches, from sliders and melts to crispy and crunchy creations.
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Sink your teeth into these Phoenix sandwiches:
The Rosticceria: Porchetta
Beginning with piled-high porchetta, a slow-roasted pork, this sandwich is elevated with nduja, a spicy pork sausage originating from the Calabria region of Italy. Stracciatella, a soft Italian cheese made from buffalo milk is placed on top with a layer of arugula and finished with a Sicilian caper and herb aioli to transport diners to the streets of Rome with every bite, therosticceria.com.
The Uncommon: French Dip
The local sports bar and arcade delivers its popular French Dip sandwich with savory pot roast, Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms and horseradish aioli in a grilled hoagie roll with aus jus for dipping! The Uncommon serves its handcrafted food in a unique retro atmosphere boasting 25-plus arcade games, shuffleboard, skee-ball, pool and more, uncommonchandler.com.
Miracle Mile Deli: Pastrami
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The Sicilian Butcher: Meatball Sandwich
Tomaso Maggiore’s infamous meatballs are the star of this Italian sandwich, accompanied by savory San Marzano tomato herb sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil. This tasty sandwich is served on a thin, rustic Italian flatbread, transporting you to Italy as soon as you take your first bite, thesicilianbutcher.com.
Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar: The Birdie
The Birdie Seasoned chicken breast is layered between arugula, caramelized onion, avocado and homemade garlic spread, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette between toasted sourdough bread, marinositaliankitchenandbar.com
Tipsy Egg: Nashville Hot Egg
The Nashville Hot Egg features an egg bake coated in crispy panko, Nashville hot sauce, garlic mayo, pepperjack cheese and arugula nestled in a brioche bun. Located in Downtown Chandler, Tipsy Egg serves up both picture worthy brunch dishes and delicious cocktails, tipsyeggchandler.com.
Hash Kitchen: Chicken Parm Sandwich
Hash Kitchen takes pride in its bold flavors served in an unforgettable atmosphere, and the newest fan-favorite Chicken Parm Sandwich is no exception. Served on ciabatta, this sandwich features hand-breaded chicken, San Marzano tomato herb sauce, mozzarella and parmesan, hashkitchen.com.
Pedal Haus Brewery: Classic Club Sandwich
The popular Pedal Haus Brewery delivers its famous award-winning brews and delicious sandwiches including the Classic Club Sandwich. This tasty club features smoked ham, turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato on fresh baked sourdough bread. Don’t miss this local brewery’s True to Style beers, handcrafted food and great vibes at its locations in Tempe, Chandler, Downtown Phoenix and Mesa coming soon, pedalhausbrewery.com.
18 Degrees: Grilled or Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich
Either served with grilled or fried chicken, this classic sandwich is sure to hit the hunger spot. The chicken sandwich is served with a choice of bread and comes with a delicious sauce to add more flavor. Order a side of shoestring fries and you’re set! 18-degrees.com.
Hamburguesas Y Cervezas: Don Pastor Pollo Torta
One of the eatery’s most popular sandwiches is the Don Pastor Pollo Torta made with Al Pastor marinated grilled chicken breast, juicy grilled pineapple, creamy guacamole, sliced red onion, cilantro, lettuce and chile de árbol salsa — all sandwiched (pun intended) between toasted telera bread. They offer $12 lunch specials every Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., hamburguesasycervezas.com.
Amelia’s by EAT: Rotisserie Chicken Bánh Mì
A homemade version of the ever so popular Bánh Mì recipe, this sandwich features Amelia’s in-house rotisserie chicken (100% natural, humanely raised, free range chicken), topped with spicy pickled carrots-daikon, thai bbq sauce and cucumber served on a fresh baguette. This mouthwatering sandwich packs all the flavor and is sure to have you coming back for more, ameliasaz.com.
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The Montauk: Fish Sandwich
Can’t make it to the Hamptons this summer? No problem! One bite of this Fish Sandwich will have you feeling like you’re having an East Coast summer. Undoubtedly, the star of this sandwich is the crispy cod, accompanied with red onion, awesome sauce and house slaw. This simple yet delicious sandwich is the perfect summer meal, themontaukaz.com.
Brody’s Italian: Chicken Parmesan Slider
Formerly known as Nick’s Italian located at 10810 N. Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix, Brody’s Italian has mouthwatering chicken parmesan sliders available daily on Brody’s Bar Menu from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A dream and perfectly bite-sized, the $12 chicken parmesan sliders can be found all on the happy hour menu, brodysitalian.com.
Over Easy: The OG Wolfpack
If breakfast sandwiches are your jam, you’ll love The OG Wolfpack. Packed with protein and flavor, this sandwich is made up of two eggs, bacon, and a choice of cheese in between two layers of crispy hash browns. If you’re looking for more, you can have this breakfast sandwich smothered in sausage gravy, green chile, ranchero sauce, or accompanied by fried chicken. This over the top breakfast sandwich will be hard to beat! eatatovereasy.com.
Foley Ranch: Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Sink your teeth into a juicy smoked brisket sandwich while enjoying live music. The brisket is smoked fresh daily using post oak and hickory and is fall-off-the-bone tender. It’s then topped with sweet, caramelized onions, a thick slice of nutty, buttery muenster cheese and house Honey Bourbon BBQ. You will get messy, but it’s so worth it. Pair this yummy bite with cornbread hushpuppies or deep-fried mac and cheese, smoked blueberry lemonade, and a banana pudding for the perfect Southern meal, foleyranch.com.
Streets of New York: Best of Everything Sandwich
If you’re looking for a Phoenix sandwich that has it all, Streets of New York has got you covered. The Best of Everything sandwich is built up of capicola ham, genoa salami, swiss, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pepperoncini and Streets’ very own Italian dressing. Needless to say, this delicious, Italian sandwich is what dreams are made of, streetsofnewyork.com.
The Italian Daughter: Melissa’s Crispy Cod Sandwich
The Italian Daughter Owner, Melissa Maggiore Meyer, crafted a menu inspired by the recipes from her childhood and the Sicilian seafood dishes she adores. The menu features Melissa’s Crispy Cod Sandwich, a fluffy brioche bun and golden-brown crispy cod, topped with pickled onions, house-made coleslaw, freshly sliced tomatoes, and the owner’s favorite spread, theitaliandaughter.com.
Queen Creek Olive Mill: Caprese Del Piero
The Caprese Del Piero sandwich features heirloom tomatoes, garden fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, and house-made Pesto drizzled with Balanced EVOO and Traditional-style Balsamic Reduction. To top it all off, this refreshing and flavorful vegetarian sandwich lays on a bed of house-made focaccia, queencreekolivemill.com
Eat Up Drive In: Caesar Wrap
According to various TikTok influencers, the Caesar Wrap is THE lunch of the summer. Lucky for guests, this family-friendly spot offers their own version of the Caesar wrap. This delicious wrap is made up of celery, crispy croutons, parmigiano-reggiano, romaine and Caesar dressing. Although this wrap is vegetarian, there is also an option to add grilled chicken, crispy chicken, steak or shrimp. Undoubtedly, this healthy yet tasty wrap is the ideal sandwich to order while you’re on the go, eatupdrivein.com/home
The Hot Chick: Disco Inferno
Kick it up a notch with the Disco Inferno. If you like it spicy, then this sandwich is for you. Tender and flavorful with just the right amount of crisp, the local neighborhood bar with throwback vibes layers a spice-loaded, crispy chicken breast with house slaw and pickles on a brioche bun. For those who can’t handle the heat, you can also bite into the Main Chick or Side Chick sandwich for the same juicy flavors without the spice, thehotchickaz.com
Pita Jungle: Wood-Fired Veggie Lavash Wrap
For vegetarians looking for a healthy, yet delicious sandwich, this wrap is a must-order. Packed with vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, onions, and arugula, this wrap also features tomatoes, feta, mozzarella, pesto, garlic sauce, and organic balsamic reduction. To add a little extra flavor, this dish offers a wood-fired, lavash wrap with a side Greek salad, pitajungle.com.
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