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"Dream Sandwiches" List
The Smile is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

1. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: roast beef sandwiches. do it.

Porchetta is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

2. Porchetta

110 E 7th St (btwn Ave A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · East Village · 124 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: possibly my FAVORITE porchetta sandwich in the world

Katz's Delicatessen is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

3. Katz's Delicatessen

9.1
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1449 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: simply the best pastrami sandwich on the planet, pair it with a dr browns cel ray soda and see god

Papa Lima Sandwich is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

4. Papa Lima Sandwich

362 Bedford Ave (at S 4th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Williamsburg · 10 tips and reviews

ScanwichesScanwiches: “BLT Perfecto” Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Basil Mayo, On toasted rye. Read more.

Salumi is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

5. Salumi

309 3rd Ave S (btwn Main and Jackson), Seattle, WA
Gourmet Store · Pioneer Square · 113 tips and reviews

Mike L.Mike L: The Porchetta sandwich is crazy delicious and huge!

6. Bianchini's Market

8.7
3130 Alpine Rd (at La Mesa Dr.), Portola Valley, CA
Grocery Store · 10 tips and reviews

Kevin W.Kevin Weil: Get sandwiches from the deli. They're huge.

Nhà Tôi is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

7. Nhà Tôi

160 Havemeyer St (at S 2nd St.), Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Williamsburg · 46 tips and reviews

ScanwichesScanwiches: Braised Beef, Shredded Carrots, Cucumber, Cilantro, on a toasted baguette. Read more.

Yola's Cafe is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

8. Yola's Cafe

524 Metropolitan Ave (at Union Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 50 tips and reviews

ScanwichesScanwiches: Carne Enchilada Torta, Spicy Pork, Beans, Cheese, Salsa Verde, Jalapenos, on a hero. Read more.

Baoguette Cafe is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

9. Baoguette Cafe

37 Saint Marks Pl (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Village · 68 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Try the Sloppy Bao. It’s Gourmet Live Socialvore Sassy Radish’sfavorite! For more about Sassy Radish’s favorite meals and recipes, visit live.gourmet.com

Café Habana is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

10. Café Habana

8.9
17 Prince St (at Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoLita · 625 tips and reviews

ScanwichesScanwiches: Beer Battered Catfish, Salsa, Purple Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Spicy Mayonnaise on a hero. Read more.

Luke's Lobster is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

11. Luke's Lobster

93 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 304 tips and reviews

DensDens: Best bet for lobster roll in the East Village (maybe even all of towntown?). The $8 half sandwich will make you cry it's so small so opt for the $14 one. For bonus points go splitty-splitty w/ someo

Lobster Place is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

12. Lobster Place

9.1
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Fish Market · Chelsea · 385 tips and reviews

ScanwichesScanwiches: Lobster Roll. Read more.

Alidoro is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

13. Alidoro

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

ScanwichesScanwiches: “Romeo” Smoked Chicken Breast, Hot Peppers, Bel Paese, Arugula, on Sfilatino. Read more.

Bierkraft is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

14. Bierkraft

191 5th Ave (btwn Union & Berkeley), Brooklyn, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · North Slope · 131 tips and reviews

Kushal D.Kushal Dave: Sandwiches are huge and tasty and come with chips - much more of a deal than at first glance.

Eataly Flatiron is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

15. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · NoMad · 1478 tips and reviews

ScanwichesScanwiches: Prosciutto di Parma, On a Demi-Baguette. Read more.

No. 7 Sub is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

16. No. 7 Sub

1188 Broadway (btwn E 28th & E 29th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 223 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come to the sub shop in the Ace Hotel for breakfast and try General Tso’s Soft Boiled Fried Egg Sandwich. If you want lunch, try General Tso’s Tofu Sub.

Ike’s Place is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

17. Ike’s Place

3489 16th St (at Sanchez St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mission Dolores · 251 tips and reviews

Julian R.Julian Ramos: Like any good menage a trois, this sandwich gets a little messy. Or so I here. Regardless, this is a delicious sandwich!

'wichcraft is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

18. 'wichcraft

60 E 8th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 77 tips and reviews

ScanwichesScanwiches: Slow-Roasted Berkshire Pork, Red Cabbage, Jalepeños, Mustard, On a Ciabatta Roll. Read more.

Hanco's Bubble Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

19. Hanco's Bubble Tea & Vietnamese Sandwich

8.1
350 7th Ave (at 10th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · South Slope · 127 tips and reviews

ScanwichesScanwiches: Classic: Roasted Ground Pork, Vietnamese Ham, Paté, Mayo, Butter, Cucumber, Carrots, Daikon, Cilantro, On a Toasted French Baguette. Read more.

FoodHeads is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

20. FoodHeads

9.1
616 W 34th St (btwn Guadalupe St. & King St.), Austin, TX
Sandwich Spot · West University · 61 tips and reviews

ScanwichesScanwiches: Roast Beef, Brie, Tomatoes, Greens, Honey Dijon, On Toasted French Bread. Read more.

Nicky's Vietnamese Sandwiches is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

21. Nicky's Vietnamese Sandwiches

6.9
150 E 2nd St (btwn Ave A & Ave B), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Alphabet City · 49 tips and reviews

ScanwichesScanwiches: Pork Chop, Pickled Carrots, Cucumber, Cilantro, Mayo, On a Toasted Baguette. Read more.

Mile End Delicatessen is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

22. Mile End Delicatessen

8.9
97A Hoyt St (btwn Atlantic Ave & Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Boerum Hill · 314 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: It’s the ultimate in handcrafted retro deli pleasure here, where you must try the pastrami on rye with a Brooklyn-brined pickle. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Red Hook Lobster Pound is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

23. Red Hook Lobster Pound

9.0
284 Van Brunt St (btwn Verona St & Visitation Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Red Hook · 171 tips and reviews

Alexa (@ladylexy) A.Alexa (@ladylexy) Andrzejewski: Try the Connecticut-style Hot Lobster Roll - Huuuge chunks of buttery lobster! Definitely among the best I've had.

Island Burgers and Shakes is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

24. Island Burgers and Shakes

766 9th Ave (btwn W 51st & W 52nd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 113 tips and reviews

Enri Z.Enri Zoltz: Best chicken sandwich in town. Go for the Zoltz. It's the churasco with barbecue sauce and avocado. B'zam! Read more.

Terroir is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

25. Terroir

9.0
24 Harrison St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Tribeca · 136 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Is 2010 the year of the meatball? We picked our 9 favorites in the new Cheap Eats issue, including Marco Canora's veal-ricotta balls which he serves on a toasted baguette here. Read more.

Murray's Cheese is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

26. Murray's Cheese

9.5
254 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St), New York, NY
Cheese Store · West Village · 265 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: Get the breakfast melt. Best hangover cure in nyc

House of Bagels is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

27. House of Bagels

526 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Bagel Shop · University South · 24 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Has to be the best bagel / sandwich shop in the peninsula. Straight new york style. Sesame bagel + Jalapeño cream cheese?! Life changing

The Spotted Pig is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

28. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Get the cubano sandwich Read more.

Fatty 'Cue is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

29. Fatty 'Cue

91 S 6th St (btwn Berry & Bedford), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 114 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Brandt Beef brisket and Cabot clothbound Cheddar (both house-smoked) with pickled onions, aïoli, chile jam, and cilantro on toasted Parisi bread. (apparently best in the city...from grubstreet) Read more.

Alidoro is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

30. Alidoro

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

Helmut LangHelmut Lang: NY. Best Italian sandwich spot in the city. It's for purists, no substitutions, no lattes. Just sandwiches. The Matthew & Alyssa hit the spot.

31. Paseo Caribbean Food

8.2
4225 Fremont Ave N (btwn N 42nd & 43rd St), Seattle, WA
Caribbean Restaurant · Fremont · 184 tips and reviews

Brian P.Brian Peters: Order the cuban pork sandwich and begin your addiction. Make sure you get extra napkins...

32. Saigon Sandwich

8.8
560 Larkin St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Tenderloin · 175 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: For $3.75 you can get the roast pork banh mi with pate . Make sure to leave for lunch early, because there’s always a line out the door. The rest of the menu ranges around $3-$5. Read more.

33. Walker's BBQ

7.2
10828 Hayne Blvd (at Lafourche St.), New Orleans, LA
BBQ Joint · New Orleans East Area · 6 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Come for cochon de lait po-boys, but leave with some jerky for later. -Gambit's Five in 5 Read more.

Watty & Meg is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

34. Watty & Meg

248 Court St (at Kane St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Cobble Hill · 70 tips and reviews

35. Parkview Nite Club

8.4
1261 W 58th St, Cleveland, OH
Bar · Detroit - Shoreway · 47 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Salmon BLT. Want! - from diners, drive-ins and dives

36. Village Cheese House

855 El Camino Real Ste 157 (855 El Camino Real), Palo Alto, CA
Sandwich Spot · 35 tips and reviews

DrinkCobaDrinkCoba: Ask for the "Old Fashion". It will change your life. Quite possibly, the best sandwich in the Bay Area.

Vino Volo is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

37. Vino Volo

7.5
Terminal 2 (SFO Airport), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · 56 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: if you're looking for something light, get the prosciutto / Brie sandwich. Awesome

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

38. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

21 E 12th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 276 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: coconut tiger shrimp sandwich. that's all you need to know

Murray's Bagels is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

39. Murray's Bagels

8.3
500 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · West Village · 298 tips and reviews

Mona W.Mona Wu: lox and cream cheese!

40. Lioni Italian Heroes

9.1
7803 15th Ave (78th Street), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Bensonhurst · 31 tips and reviews

Irina F.Irina Fibbio ✨: The Alyssa Milano is a must-try

41. Previti Pizza

7.0
123 E 41st St. (btwn Lexington & Park Ave.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Roast Beef Special: House-roasted beef is dipped in its juices, layered with fresh mozzarella, and sandwiched between a roast-beef-specific bread that's a cross between an English muffin and focaccia. Read more.

Alidoro is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

42. Alidoro

8.7
105 Sullivan St (btwn Spring & Prince St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · SoHo · 230 tips and reviews
Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

43. Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery

8.8
1014 Wilshire Blvd (at 10th Ct), Santa Monica, CA
Café · 266 tips and reviews
Oren's Hummus is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

44. Oren's Hummus

8.9
261 University Ave (btwn Ramona & Bryant), Palo Alto, CA
Israeli Restaurant · Downtown North · 239 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: new obsession: chicken pita sandwich

Banh Mi Zon is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

45. Banh Mi Zon

8.2
443 E 6th St (1st Ave. & Ave. A), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Village · 85 tips and reviews

Tim V.Tim Vetter: The Classic ($5.75) is about as good as it gets.

Screen Door is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

46. Screen Door

9.1
2337 E Burnside St (at NE 24th Ave.), Portland, OR
Southern Food Restaurant · 222 tips and reviews

matt h.matt hunter: Brunch here is amazing. I recommend the fried chicken (aka cathead) sandwich or chicken and waffles. You won't be disappointed!

47. Village Cheese House

855 El Camino Real Ste 157 (855 El Camino Real), Palo Alto, CA
Sandwich Spot · 35 tips and reviews

Maile K.Maile Krauss: Old Fashion Roast Beef with Havarti on Dutch Crunch. My order hasn't changed in the past 8 years. Delicious!

Despaña is one of "Dream Sandwiches" List.

48. Despaña

9.0
408 Broome St (btwn Lafayette & Centre St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · SoHo · 288 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The picante is spicy and delicious. Chorizo with Basque peppers, tomatoes, a soft cheese, and a healthy dose of olive oil on a big crusty ciabatta.