Best Sandwiches in Sydney

When John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, assembled the world's original sandwich in the 1700s, he probably had no idea how far it would go. We don't just mean geographically, either. Sandwiches are now the vehicles for just about every edible item on Earth.

Here in Sydney we've embraced the lot – sandwiches filled with lasagna, fiery Thai salads, fried chicken, American barbeque and every other cut of meat imaginable. Others have four kinds of cheese, eggs done every different way and even ice-cream. Whether they're wild, simple or luxurious, here's where to find Sydney's best.

Brooklyn Bridge Deli

House cured pastrami, Reubens done by the book and an Oreo with every coffee.

6, 2 Bridge Street
Sydney NSW 2000

John Montagu

Creative sandwiches from the owners of Yan.

144 Cathedral Street
Woolloomoo NSW 2011

Satriale’s Sandwich Deli

Where quality, quantity and a love for The Sopranos combine.

146 Anzac Parade
Kensington NSW 2033

Continental Deli Bar Bistro

A cocktail bar that doubles as a panini-slinging deli.

210 Australia Street
Newtown NSW 2042

Reuben Hills

Behold, the Mex Drowned Sandwich: Angus sirloin, peppers, cheese, pickles and chipotle aioli.

61 Albion Street
Surry Hills NSW 2011

Meet Gerard

Home to the cockily named "Best Roast Chicken Sandwich Ever". It's definitely close to it, though.

54 Henderson Road
Alexandria NSW 2015

Boon Cafe and Jarern Chai

Fiery Thai salads between two slices of sourdough; it exists and it's here.

1/425 Pitt Street
Haymarket NSW 2000

Brickfields

The best in Sydney.

206 Cleveland Street
Chippendale NSW 2008

Lox Stock and Barrel

Try the house-made brisket pastrami.

140 Glenayr Avenue
Bondi Beach NSW

Clementine’s

Southern American-style subs with meatballs, gooey cheese, pastrami and baked black beans.

2 52 Harris Street
Pyrmont NSW 2009

The Lucky Pickle

An old school sandwich shop dragged into the modern era.

Shop 3 509-511 Crown Street (Enter via High Holborn Street)
Surry Hills NSW 2010

Cornersmith

The weekly sandwich uses the same A-grade produce as the famous ploughman's plates.

314 Illawarra Road
Marrickville NSW 2204

Little Lord

Like eating in a Wes Anderson film.

102 Salisbury Road
Camperdown NSW

The Chicken Shop

Using the same rotisseries chooks as The Paddington.

382 Oxford Street
Paddington NSW

The Dolphin Hotel Dining Room and Wine Room

Spruced up Italian deli sandwiches with a side of crisps.

Dining Room 412 Crown Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010

Kentaro

For chicken karaage with kimchi and mayo on soft white bread.

616 Bourke Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010

Vic’s Meat Market

US-style smoked meats served in a milk bun.

Sydney Fish Market Bank Street
Pyrmont NSW

Two Chaps

All vegetarian; all flavour.

122 Chapel Street
Marrickville NSW 2204

Cafe Oratnek

Kentaro's sister cafe and the home of Sydney's softest, juiciest pork katsu sandwich.

4 Pitt Street
Redfern NSW 2016

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