The Best Sandwiches in Atlanta

Trying to pick out the best sandwich in Atlanta is a fool’s errand. With so many incredible options around the A, there is no right answer – anything you pick will ultimately be subjective. Plus, the universe of sandwich types is enormous – a cheesesteak is a lot different than a fried chicken sandwich, which is a lot different than a Gyro and so on and so on. We’re attempting to make order out of all of this chaos, by grouping some of our sandwich lists all in one place. You’ll find blogs on cheesesteaks, breakfast sandwiches, grilled cheeses and more all in the links below, with more being added throughout the year. Consider this your sandwich central – add it to your bookmarks for your next lunchtime craving.

Pastrami, egg, and cheese on a bagel with latkes from Bagelicious — Pastrami, egg, and cheese on a bagel with latkes | Bagelicious

Breakfast Sandwiches

How do you define a breakfast sandwich? Anything on a biscuit? A sandwich with an egg on top? Or just anything on bread that’s eaten in the morning hours? I don’t know the answer, but I do know that breakfast sandwiches are fantastic, and Atlanta has no shortage of amazing options for you to start your day off with a boom. READ THE FULL LIST HERE.

The burger from Evergreen butcher and baker. — Cheeseburger | Evergreen Butcher & Baker | Photo Credit: Evergreen Butcher & Baker

Burgers (from Steak Shapiro)

More often than than not, when someone asks me “What are you in the mood for?”–and I get asked that a lot–it’s hard to envision anything I will enjoy more than a medium rare cheeseburger with the freshest bun and various fresh toppings accompanying them. I LOVE BURGERS, I crave them, I think of them constantly, they make me happy. So it is now time to put my own burger list out in the universe. READ THE FULL LIST HERE.

FRED'S PHILLY CHEESE SANDWICH — Fred’s Meat & Bread – Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Cheesesteaks

Buttery biscuits, crispy fried chicken, and bomb BBQ is a given in a Southern metropolis like Atlanta, but what about mouthwatering regional delicacies like cheesesteaks from up north? The answer is yeah, we can do those, too! Check out these Atlanta restaurants that are cooking up some mouthwatering philly cheesesteaks. READ THE FULL LIST HERE.

Hero Donuts - Burger & Super Crunch Sandwich — Hero Donuts – Burger & Super Crunch Sandwich

Chicken Sandwiches

It’s only fitting that the national fast food fried chicken sandwich wars have also played out on the local level at Atlanta’s restaurants. With a city packed full of so many talented restaurateurs, it’s pretty much inevitable that there have been some mean chicken sandwiches created all over ATL. Here are some of our favorites. READ THE FULL LIST HERE.

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Melts

Taking a bite of a perfectly crunchy, ooey gooey Grilled Cheese Sandwich or Melt is like taking a bite of heaven. But not every grilled cheese is the same! Between the bread, cheese and anything else you want to stuff inside, there’s more than one way to make a marvelous sandwich. We’ve highlighted a few restaurants around Atlanta that we think are making a great grilled cheese or a magnificent melt sandwich – from simple to super complicated, see our full list. READ THE FULL LIST HERE.

Gyros and Pita

Slow cooked shaved lamb, fluffy pita bread and sensational tzatziki – those are the essential ingredients to an excellent gyro. With a strong Greek and Mediterranean community in Atlanta, there are tons of delicious locations for indulging in this savory snack. We’ve highlighted a few of our favorite places where you can get mouthwatering gyros and pita sandwiches. READ THE FULL LIST HERE.

The Ultimate Hoagie from Knuckies Hoagies. — Credit: Order Up/Sharon Benton

Hoagies, Grinders and Sub Sandwiches

While Atlanta may be the Capital of the South, we know we’ve got more Yanks than an unruly dog on a leash. But that’s not a bad thing at all – with all of the Northerners who have flocked down to the A over the last few decades, we’ve also gotten some great sandwich shops. The tradition of Northeastern sandwich shops in Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, New Jersey and other nearby locations is a rich history, with some sub shops going back over a hundred years. We’re looking at sub shops who are setting up a new legacy in Atlanta and serving hoagies, grinders and subs that are just as savory and delicious as you’d find up North. READ THE FULL LIST HERE.

Hot Dog Pete's- Hot dog | Photo: Downtownatlanta.com — Hot Dog Pete’s- Hot dog | Photo: Downtownatlanta.com

Hot Dogs

Hot dogs don’t have to be your guilty pleasure, it’s okay to embrace how delicious they are! Hot dogs are great ballpark snacks but baseball isn’t always in season, so for those off season hot dog cravings, we’re here to help. Check out these hot dog spots around ATL that are sure to fix your craving. Add as many toppings as your heart desires and enjoy! READ THE FULL LIST HERE.

Lobster Rolls

There are not a lot of things better in the summer than a buttery lobster roll. Here are some mouthwatering ones to try around Atlanta! READ THE FULL LIST HERE.

Tortas

When you’re craving a sandwich with a little something…extra delicioso you can always count on a Torta. We put together our Top Torta places with a focus on the most authentically mouthwatering, hard to find spots in Atlanta. READ THE FULL LIST HERE.

Slutty Vegan - Fussy Hussy Burger — Slutty Vegan – Fussy Hussy Burger

Vegan Burgers

consumption of plant-based alternatives has been soaring, growing 27% in the past year alone. Brands like Impossible and Beyond have paved the way with their lines of burger impersonators that have helped millions ease into the transition from red meat to plant-based eating. Atlanta has been characteristically quick to hop on this skyrocketing movement, and there are now hundreds of spots around town where you can score a veggie burger. READ THE FULL LIST HERE.