5 sandwich hot spots in Edinburgh
Our TipLists suggest the places worth knowing about in different themes, categories and locations. This time round, we’re seeking out the best sangers in the cities, for those days when a meal deal simply won’t cut the mustard
Alby’s
8 Portland Place & 94 Buccleuch Street
If you think chicken caesar is the light option, you haven’t been to Alby’s. Thick breaded chicken with crisp lettuce and plenty of parmesan between two mattresses of bubbly focaccia will set you up for the day. The furthest you can get from a limp supermarket sandwich, although the sides (shout out to prawn toast) almost steal the show.
Banh Mi Brothers
141 West Port
Crusty French baguettes filled with the signature crunch, tang and spice that define Vietnamese food are always a delight, if you don’t mind waiting. Classic slow-cooked pork is always on the menu, alongside plenty of veggie and vegan options, while the daily special shows off sandwich-making flair.
Croccante & Co
2 Lynedoch Place
This relatively new schiacciata specialist’s insistence on making sandwiches to order can mean a 10-minute wait, but they get it spot on: breads toasted to crisp rather than crunchy, fillings warm but not hot-hot, meats freshly sliced, plus a well-judged list of ingredients.
Italian On The Mound
15 Bank Street
Long before social media was awash with side-by-side sandwich snaps, this Italian deli was serving up substantial subs. The legendary number 9, packed with jalapeños and spicy chicken, is a little dated now, but New York pastrami on a fluffy ciabatta and aubergine parmigiana in flatbread is exactly what the crowd wants.
Mootz General Store
62 Raeburn Place
There’s nearly always a queue but it moves fast: you’ll be rewarded with Italian-style schiacciata sandwiches that don’t skimp on the fillings. The Mootz pairs garlicky mortadella and oozing burrata with a bang-on-trend hit of hot honey sauce.
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