British Sandwich week is here (Sunday 20 to Saturday 26 May 2018) – a week-long celebration of the ultimate on the go food – The Sarnie!
Sandwich, sarnie, baguette, cob, bap, buttie, or whatever you call it in your local area, the sandwich is possibly the most iconic British culinary invention ever.
John Montagu (1718-1792), the fourth Earl of Sandwich ordered beef between two slices of toast, and the sandwich concept was born.
Today in Britain we buy over 3.5 billion sandwiches a year and if you’re a big sarnie eater like me, you’ll know that you can’t put your trust in just anywhere when searching for your lunch these days. I’ve come across some pretty nice bakeries, baps and cob shops along the way. But I’ve also come across some quite bland, dry and been-sat-on-the-shelf-for-6-days sandwiches too.
There’s nothing worse than buying a pre-made turkey and stuffing sandwich and being greeted at 1 o’clock with a rumbling belly and turning to it to keep you going for the rest of the day, yet finding on your first bite that it might have been turkey and stuffing one day, but it definitely isn’t anymore. You sit and chew as your taste buds try to determine at what time the dry whole grain bread absorbed all the moisture as now you’re left with a pappy, dry, pencil shaving concoction for your mid-day meal.
feeling rather aloof, you make a promise to your self you’ll never buy one of those triangular ‘WOW £1.29!’ corner shop sandwiches again. And here you are – browsing through this delicious list of the finest sandwich shops in Leicester and Nottingham.
Believe us! We’ve tried them…
Top places to get a Sandwich
Deli-Icious
932 Woodborough Rd,
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG3 5QS
Deli-icious are a small, friendly, dedicated team and the aim is to provide you with the highest quality ingredients seasonally.
Wherever possible they go out and put all their efforts into sourcing locally produced foods and whilst supporting other local businesses using the local greengrocer and butcher. Their poultry and chicken is English free range, the eggs are free range and the sandwich fillings are all homemade, as are Andie’s cakes!
Pop Inn Sandwich Bar
6 St James’s St,
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 6FG
Pop Inn provide a wide selection of economically priced rolls and sandwiches in generous portions. Also serving hot foods, all of which have been prepared in their own kitchens. Pop Inn offers free delivery within the city centre for orders of £10 or more, so you’ll never go without lunch!
With an option of a buffet service to city centre clients, we can deliver no matter how big the order. There’s a fixed menu but you’re welcome to adjust your orders!
The Pop Inn is now under new management and locals express how great the service and quality of goods is.
Peckish
1A Wollaton St,
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 5FW
This business was opened with the desire to serve fresh and tasty food to customers that just want quality!
Located on Wollaton Street, it’s the perfect place to go to pick up and enjoy big sandwich and salad platters perfect for meetings, parties and more!
The Picnic Basket
48 Carrington St
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 7FG
Located near the busiest area of Nottingham, the train station, The Picnic Basket serves up the builders breakfast and lunch every day, so they’re definitely used to quick, fast and friendly service!
You get value for money, no messing around, good food which will keep you going. They also serve some delicious Soups Of The Day!
Dolce & Verde
14 Woodgate, Rothley
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 7LJ
Dolce & Verde is an independent speciality coffee shop with a serious appetite for quality. Starting life in the beautiful village of Rothley, Leicestershire in March 2014, they aim to create a beautiful and relaxed environment for people to enjoy the highest quality coffee and a fresh take on café food.
Dolce & Verde offers a range of fast, fresh breakfast & lunch options that are handmade to order. Eat in or take away, it’s fast either way.
Hollys
13-15 St Martins
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 5DE
The location and feel of Holly’s are both excellent, and to top it all off its food and drink are tasty. When ordering tea to drink in, you’re served with your very own teapot. This traditional cafe and sandwich shop had to be on the list.
At Holly’s, they also bake, make and display their own cakes, there is a relatively large selection on offer, with sponges, bakes and pastries to choose from. They offer some great deals, 3 people enjoying cake and coffee is just £7.50, which is ridiculously cheap for the quality you receive!
Smörgås Sandwich Bar
44 Belvoir St
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 6QL
After a stunning refurb, Smorgas Sandwich Bar is one of our favourites! With breakfast boxes for your pancakes, and even vegan and vegetarian options for salad boxes and sandwiches, this eatery is modern and where everyone needs to visit for lunch one day!
Their special offers that are posted on their Facebook page are mouthwatering just to read so there’s no doubt all of their menu options taste good.
Paninos Sandwich Bar
53A London Rd
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 0PD
Paninos Sandwich Bar make your meal deal fresh in front of you, so you can really have peace of mind if you were looking forward to freshly made lunch. If you’re bored of the usual they definitely give you them best value for more and something different to enj0y.
Although they specialise in paninis and sandwiches, they also do fruit kebabs too! You can order as a platter for a party or just for office meetings, they cater for all.
Mr Brown Sandwich Shop
54 King St,
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 6RL
Mr Brown’s is a family run business, priding itself on the quality of the food, a friendly service and value for money!
Their menus provide a wide selection of foods and bakery items for you to enjoy.
Cafe Mbriki
10 Carts Lane
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
LE1 5FL
Cafe Mbriki serves a growing number of customers every day in their fully refurbished independent cafe, one of many in the Leicester streets. Their aim is to provide a relaxed and friendly place where whatever time, you can unwind, listen to good music and enjoy a great cup of coffee.
They’re different because of their Greek background – so they’re not like any other coffee shop in Leicester high streets. They serve fresh produce every day with a lot of fat-free and low-calorie options too!
Bridge Sandwich Bar
Victoria Embankment,
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG2 2JY
Bridge Sandwich Bar provides a wide selection of delicious rolls and sandwiches in generous portions! They’re also serving hot foods, all of which have been prepared in their own kitchens. If you’re ordering to town they have a phone in and collect service within the city centre, so you’ll never go without lunch!
With an option of a buffet service to city centre clients, we can deliver no matter how big the order. There’s a fixed menu but you’re welcome to adjust your orders! We service delicious cakes, coffee, tea and much more…
Munchies Sandwich Bar
265 Westdale Ln E, Carlton,
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG4 4FL
After great local customer reviews, Munchies Sandwich Bar is one of our favourites! With breakfast, burgers, salad and sandwich options, this cafe bar is traditional and friendly!
Their special offers and news that are posted on their Facebook page connect all their customers and you’ll only get the best service.
Flavour Of Hockley
2 Goose Gate
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 1FF
Flavour of Hockley serves a growing number of customers every day. Their aim is to provide a relaxed and friendly place where whatever time, you can unwind, listen to good music and enjoy a great jacket spud. That’s not the only thing on the menu to enjoy though, there are plenty more options for lunch and breakfast.
They serve fresh produce every day with a lot of fat-free and low-calorie options too!
Deliish Sandwich Bar
6-8 Rutland St
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 1RA
Recently under new management, this sandwich bar is for people on a move… Their prices are unbeatable and new lunchtime deals are updated every few weeks to give you the best customer satisfaction.
Offering two new menus, one for instore and one for events or even buffets in the work, there’s nothing quite like Deliish as of yet in Leicester, host work meetings without having to worry about catering or go for a picnic and have them make it for you. It’s a great place to eat and enjoy.
Gilly’s Sandwich Bar Leicester
29 Watergate Ln
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 2XQ
How could we forget about Gilly’s? Rated #1 on TripAdvisor, this warm, welcoming sandwich shop is one of the best places for breakfast and lunch around Leicester.
With the specials board always updating and the fantastic prices to fill your tum, we can see why it’s rated #1! With takeaway service, a wonderful seating area, and joyful staff, it’s one to visit.
Croques
19-21 Loseby Lane,
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 5DR
We couldn’t not put Croques on the list. Choose from sandwiches, baguettes, wraps, bagels and salads as well as hot breakfasts, melts and jacket potatoes.
Croques won an award in 2002 for the best coffee shop in Leicestershire in the county’s tourism awards. In fact, the deli and sandwich bar has become so popular, they’re looking at expanding into other areas of the East Midlands.