Tulsa/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 25, 2019
Tulsa's 5 favorite spots to score sandwiches on the cheapBig Al's Healthy Foods | Photo: Debra K./Yelp

Looking to sample the best sandwiches around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich sources in Tulsa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Old School Bagel Cafe

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Topping the list is Old School Bagel Cafe. Located at 3723 S. Peoria Ave. in Brookside, the bakery, which offers bagels, sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated affordable sandwich spot in Tulsa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 154 reviews on Yelp.

On the menu, expect to find toppings for bagels such as eggs, cheese, lox, cream cheese, bacon, ham, sausage and more. For lunch, look for the Turkey and Guacamole sandwich and the Asiago Chicken Caesar with Parmesan-encrusted chicken with romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing on an asiago bagel. (Click here to see the menu.)

2. Big Al's Healthy Foods

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Next up is Big Al's Healthy Foods, situated at 3303 E. 15th St. With 4.5 stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp, the vegetarian spot, which offers sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

The menu features traditional lunch meat sandwiches, vegetarian sandwiches, pita bread sandwiches, wraps and grilled paninis. Wash it all down with a fruit smoothie or fresh carrot juice. 

3. Lotus Sandwich Eatery & Bar

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Downtown Tulsa's Lotus Sandwich Eatery & Bar, located at 111 N. Main St., Suite D, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap cocktail bar, which offers sandwiches and more, four stars out of 33 reviews.

On the menu, you'll find sandwiches, soups, salads, coffee, wine, beer and cocktails. Customers can choose the So Spice! sandwich with spicy teriyaki steak on a Philly roll with bell peppers, onions, jalapeño and mushrooms, topped with cilantro and melted Swiss cheese. Then there's the spinach salad, which includes bacon, a sliced egg and a hot bacon sherry vinaigrette.

4. Jay's Original Hoagies

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Jay's Original Hoagies, a deli that offers sandwiches and more, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 33 Yelp reviews. Head over to 8988 S. Sheridan Road, Suite L, to see for yourself.

Menu standouts include the Flying Cow sandwich with roast beef and turkey; the Monster with ham, turkey and roast beef; and the Veggie. (To view the menu, click here.)

5. P J's Sandwich Shoppe

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Check out P J's Sandwich Shoppe, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score salads, soup and sandwiches by heading over to 4307 E. 31st St.

Try the grilled chicken breast, tuna salad and meat leaf sandwiches off the menu.


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