Need more sandwiches in your life?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich outlets in Ellicott City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. Little Market Café
Topping the list is Little Market Café. Formerly known as Little French Market Cafe, it offers locals a welcoming spot to enjoy morning coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches, as well as lunch. Located at 3731 Hamilton St., it is the highest-rated inexpensive sandwich spot in Ellicott City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 107 reviews on Yelp.
The house sandwiches include The Raven, made with braised turkey breast, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on marbled rye, and The Hamilton Street, with roast beef, horseradish cheddar, spring greens, tomato and mayonnaise on ciabatta.
2. C&B Italian Deli
Next up is C&B Italian Deli, situated at 8457 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 1. It's known for its Italian sub sandwich, served on a soft roll with deli meats, cheese, vegetables and oil and vinegar. Other meat options, served as a sub or a sandwich, include meatball, capicola and liverwurst.
You can also get meat and cheese by the pound, and there's a small shop for Italian pasta, sauces, cookies and more. With 4.5 stars out of 36 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
3. Duchess Variety Store
The Duchess Variety Store, located at 4126 Old Columbia Pike, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly spot four stars out of 35 reviews. Expect a short list of sandwiches at bargain prices: roast beef, ham, turkey, salami, bologna or liverwurst, served with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and mustard. Grab a bag of chips, and don't forget ice cream or an old-fashioned chocolate shake.
4. Jimmy John's
Next is Jimmy John's, which has four stars out of 19 Yelp reviews. The national chain has the ordering system down pat, so that service is fast and consistent. Head over to 9339 Baltimore National Pike to see for yourself.
Its classic sandwich combinations pair meats like roast beef or turkey breast with lettuce and tomato. More elaborate offerings are also here: The Gargantuan has salami, capicola, turkey, roast beef and ham, along with provolone, onion, lettuce and tomato, plus dressings. You can make any choice spicy by adding hot peppers.
5. HoneyBaked Ham Company
Finally, check out HoneyBaked Ham Company, which has earned four stars out of 17 reviews on Yelp. The franchise started in Michigan in 1957, and the specialty is still the bone-in smoked ham with a sweet, crunchy glaze. Ask for it on a croissant, ciabatta or multi-grain bread, perhaps with turkey and pesto or bacon and barbecue sauce.
HoneyBaked Ham Company also serves sides like potato salad and broccoli with bacon and fresh salads. Dig in by heading over to 4725 Dorsey Hill Drive.
