Best sandwich
Matt's Shrimp Concoction is a sub with sauteed shrimp, red onions, mushrooms and peppers topped with melted American cheese, coleslaw and creole mayonnaise. Photo: Renee Brock / Special
YOUR PICKS (locally based)
You say, “The best choice of quality sandwiches in town. Portion and quality are outstanding along with a number or delicious sides.”
3) Goldberg’s Bagel Company & Deli
YOUR PICKS (chains)
You say, “Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs. Nowhere else is even close and the line out the door at lunch every day proves it.”
2) Publix
3) Jason’s Deli
5) Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches
A selection of treats from Star Provisions: hot pastrami on onion rye, smoked salmon with cucumber on toasted walnut chive, beet salad, lentils, green beans and a cola.
OUR PICKS
Dining critic Meridith Ford Goldman says, “Take me to Paris, and what do I want? Well, besides shoes? A ham, butter and cheese sandwich on a baquette, bought from a street vender. I can get a similance of this Francophile sammie at Star Provisions, with Parm and prosciutto and butter on one of the provender’s Parisian-style baquettes.”
2) Noon Midtown
4) Goldberg’s Bagel Company & Deli
5) Livingston
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atlmom
October 4th, 2009
6:55 pm
I only read the first page and no one mentioned Belly? In Va Hi? Really?
Also Alon’s.
Steve
October 4th, 2009
7:04 pm
Anyone knocking Publix is a egotistical yuppie moron. You don’t have to pay a fortune or eat at some special store to get a good sub.
The Boars Head meat selection is far and above the pathetic meat selection you get served at most one-off restaurants and sub shops. It is rivaled only by true butcher shops. I have still not found a better roast beed in the entirety of Atlanta, and thats encompassing eating at about 40 different restaurants for subs, many that are on this list.
The drawback to Publix is that the bread is usually over-cooked. It’s a sad thing to waste high quality meat on two concrete slabs of bread. Publix needs to learn that bread for subs is not a french roll. Fortunately, you can choose a different type of bread at some of the better Publix restaurants.
Sicne bread and meat are what comprise at least 80% of my score, and sicne Boars Head is the best you can get for the money, to me Publix is a clear winner. Don’t be a snob and give them a try, but be wary of the typical bread they use.
Big Daddy
October 4th, 2009
9:40 pm
Which Wich? at The Forum in Norcross. Nobody can touch these hot sammys!!! Way better than anything on this list!
Marie
October 4th, 2009
9:44 pm
OMG…you have not gone to heaven unless you eat the Hot Grinder at Which Wich? in Norcross. Also hand-dipped Shakes, Warm Cookies…mmmm
Mark Jayson
October 4th, 2009
9:57 pm
Where else can you find an Elvis sandwich, Spam sandwich, Montecristo, breakfast sandwiches, not too mention all your favorites like turkey, roast beef, ham, chicken etc. You need to checkout Which Wich? at the Forum. 51 hot toasted sandwiches all one price $5.25 with over 50 toppings to choose from.
Derrick
October 4th, 2009
11:03 pm
Jasons deli-sandwich, Publix, Baldinos-subs, pizza-Grand Central on glenwood rd Atl, Cheese steak-Weymans-downtown stone mountain. On the same note, why is it deli meat isnt as good as it is in new York and other northern states? Have you ever noticed that and if your from the south you shouldnt even responded to this because you grow up with crappy sandwiches and think this crap is good without knowing what we northeners really know about good food. Stick to your soul food and ribs.
Sorka
October 4th, 2009
11:36 pm
Wright’s Gourmet in Dunwoody has the best sandwich – still. And it is local and unique, not something from a chain!
BB
October 5th, 2009
8:02 am
baldinos Giant Jersey Subs in Marietta
Elvis
October 5th, 2009
12:12 pm
Enter your comments hereMimi’s In a Minute on Briarcliff Rd at Clairmont…by far the best sandwich in town, always fresh and they never go cheap on your selections!!
Erin
October 5th, 2009
12:13 pm
Jersey Mikes for a sub done right. However, the ones actually located in NJ still beat out the ones here.
Rising Roll also makes a great sandwich and wrap!
Chatchi
October 5th, 2009
12:20 pm
The Mad Italian Cheesteak! Get it while you can.
Richard Johnston
October 5th, 2009
12:31 pm
For 15 years, the best is THE NEW YORKER DELI on Pharr Road….
Joe
October 5th, 2009
12:33 pm
Cheesesteak from Mad Italian – expecially with extra cheese and onions – the bread can’t be beat!
beachlady
October 5th, 2009
12:33 pm
Roly Poly hands down – the best variety of veggies, mango chutney and great sauces, grilled or cold.
Katy Johnston
October 5th, 2009
12:35 pm
gotta go with rising roll here.
Joe
October 5th, 2009
12:36 pm
I agree with some of the comments about Publix – if the bread’s good and fresh and the person knows what they’re doing then they’re great! Sometimes, though, the bread is stale and the person making it acts like they don’t know what a sandwich is.
JJ
October 5th, 2009
12:36 pm
Lenny’s has some of the best bead and makes great subs. I also like Firehouse and often switch between the 2. Jason’s Deli makes a great sandwich as well. I also like Publix, and Larry’s is very good and probably has the most variety of any sub shop I’ve seen.
Can’t believe Eatzi’s is gone! Loved that food while I was at Tech, cheap and filling!
Cuzzin Vinnie
October 5th, 2009
1:00 pm
These are out of town, but outstanding. The reuben at International Cafe overlooking the Hooch in Helen and the shrimp po-boy at the French Market Grill in Augusta.
Hen
October 5th, 2009
1:01 pm
Ducks Cosmic Kitchen!
Babs
October 5th, 2009
1:04 pm
Star Provisions has the best sandwiches hands down!
Sherry
October 5th, 2009
1:06 pm
Enter your comments here This place is not in Atlanta, but if you guys are ever in Northeast Georgia in Cornelia (Habersham County), try Side Street Deli. I have NEVER been able to find a better sub. Their hours are not the best, closed on Sunday and close at 4:30 on Saturday.
artyc
October 5th, 2009
1:07 pm
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EAST 48TH STREET MARKET HAS THE BEST BREAD AND THEIR SAUGAGE SANDWICH
IS THE BEST.
Sherry
October 5th, 2009
1:08 pm
I also agree with Cuzzin Vinnie about the Reuben at Cafe International…..exceptional!!!!
Anne
October 5th, 2009
1:14 pm
Is there anywhere better than Joey D’s Oak Room?
Tim
October 5th, 2009
1:29 pm
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While I also did not read all of the posts I found no mention of “Nicks Grecian Gyro” on Virginia Ave
near the airport. I personally think Nick’s Gyro is the best sandwich on the planet. Rotisserie grilled
seasoned lamb on a grilled pita with onion, tomato and Nick’s special sauce. I order the lamb crispy
and the sauce is incredible. The combination of flavors and texture will produce cravings worthy of
a long drive to satisfy!
Chelsea
October 5th, 2009
1:57 pm
BALDINOS SUBS!!!!!!! THEY ARE THE BEST BY A LONG SHOT!