🥪 ATL’s Best Sando’s (Because Not All Sandwiches Are Built Equal)
Let’s be real: Atlanta’s sandwich game is slept on. Here’s a love letter to best sandwiches in the city.
This isn’t your sad desk lunch situation. I’m talking crispy edges, messy sauces, sourdough that bites back, & flavor bombs that make you text the group chat mid-bite.
Whether you’re team stacked deli-style giants, spicy chicken chaos, po’ boys that slap, this list has a sando for every vibe. Get ready to fall in love — bread first.
Sink your teeth into this delicious list! Here are some of my all-time fave ATL sandos you need to try:
7 OF MY FAV GO-TO SANDOS
1️⃣ Gomos Sub Shop (Pop-Up)
Order: The Hot Italian or Cutlet
Why it hits: Homemade sesame seed bread, gabagool energy, and one of the best sandwich pop-ups in the city.
2️⃣ Tony’s ATL (Pop-Up)
Order: Chicago Beef Sammy + Walking Taco
Why it hits: Your favorite “beef dealer” (not the bear🐻). slinging Saucy, messy, and worth every bite.
3️⃣ Bonafide Deluxe
Order: Classic Cold Cut or Hot Italian. PRO TIP: Don’t sleep on the specials.
Why it hits: Um duh, Edgewood, the old spot I use live! Sandwiches, dinos, + cocktails. What more could you want?
4️⃣ Frazies Meat & Market
Order: I love every sandwich… but Hangover Special (Sunday only) is a must!
Why it hits: A full-service butcher meets gourmet deli — plus rotating sando specials.
5️⃣ The Little Hippo (Avondale Estates)
Order: Dealer’s choice — they keep it tight & right with a roating menu.
Why it Hits: No frills, just vibes. A low-key gem that nails flavor & consistency.
6️⃣ Nick’s Gyro
Order: Gyro with fries
Why it hits: Hearty & deeply satisfying. Super friendly staff!
7️⃣ How Crispy
Order: Hunny Boi & don’t sleep on the yucca fries.
Why it hits: Hot, messy, made for real ones. One bite & you get it.
P.S. Don’t miss out! How Cripsy (Will) will be on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dive! Congrats!
HIDDEN GEMS
These low-key legends deserve some love:
🥪 Lee’s Bakery Bánh mì
🥪 Hudson & Alphonse
🥪 New York Sandwich Shop (Historic West End)
🥪 Ganji (Pop-Up) Shrimp Katsu Sando
🥪 Java Saga ABC Sando
OTHER SPOTS
Staplehouse, Humble Mumble, Sammy’s, Cheesesteaks at Fred’s Meat & Bread the Korean or Shroom shire, Po Boy Shop, Pure Quill Superette, Fish Monger, Buena Genta Cuban sandwich, Woody’s Cheesesteaks, Ollie’s, Zaddy’s, Baldinos, Lotta Frutta, & Victory Sandwich Bar.
E 48th Street (OTP)
🥲 Sandos I Miss:
Gone but not forgotten.
Eggplant Parm at Biggerstaff Brewing
Schnitzel at Samwitch (Pop-Up)
Got a favorite ATL sando I missed? Shoot me a DM. I’ll take any excuse for a second (or seventh) sandwich round-up. 🥪✨