There is nothing quite like a humble sandwich to fill you up at lunch. To make sure your taste buds are satisfied and you’re refuelled for the rest of the day, we have curated our list of the best places in the city centre for a sandwich stop.
Chimi’ Steak | Deadwood Deli - Four Square, 16 Customs Street East
A Deadwood menu specialty, a quintessential sammy. A match made in heaven between fresh cooked medium rare sirloin steak and house-made Chimichurri dressing, exclusively featuring their 3-cheese blend, and a generous spread of Deadwood tomato chipotle relish, available at Four Square.
Crispy Pork Banh Mi | Hello Mister, 5b Hardinge St
One of our favourite takes on the tradition Vietnamese sandwich is from Hello Mister, its put complete with layers of crispy pork, a rich lather of pâté, and scattered pickled vegetables all squeezed into a baguette. Both your taste buds and energy levels will be satisfied after devouring one of these.
Steak Sandwich | Major Sprout, 21 Graham St
Major Sprout’s Korean-fusion steak sandwich is a must try. Made of succulent skirt steak, crispy onion tempura, garlic sourdough crumb, horseradish and parmesan, and is served with a side of fries. The light space, and presentation of the plating is beautiful, making it a gram worthy lunch.
Crumbed Chicken Sandwich | The Botanist, City Works Depot
The Botanist is both an eatery and a florist, making it a great place to escape to on your lunchtime break. Enjoy some quiet time amongst the foliage as you delve into their crumbed chicken sandwich complete with halloumi, peppers, cos lettuce, and a spread of sriracha mayo.
Poached Chicken Sandwich | Chuffed, 43 High St
Chuffed is one of High Street’s hidden gems that do an epic Poached Chicken sandwich. The creamy chicken, tomato and smoked feta go together beautifully on their delicious sourdough bread and will leave you feeling just the right amount of full. Grab it to go, or enjoy it in their quirky outdoor area.
Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich | The Store, 5b Galway St
The neighbourhood side of The Store sells delicious gourmet takeaway food, making it the perfect to place to grab some lunch before heading across the road to Takutai Square to enjoy the sunshine. One of our favourite options is their modern take on a rustic old school sandwich, the buttermilk chicken sandwich. It’s the perfect balance of crunch, flavour and bread.