Milwaukee/ Food & Drinks
Published on July 05, 2019
Milwaukee's 4 favorite spots to score sandwiches on a budgetPhoto: Zoup!/Yelp

Need more sandwiches in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich outlets in Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. The Soup Otzie's

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Topping the list is The Soup Otzie's. Located at 3950 S. Howell Ave. in Tippecanoe, the spot to score sandwiches and soups is the highest-rated budget-friendly sandwich spot in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp. 

The restaurant serves a variety of sandwiches, such as a tuna melt, turkey club, smoked ham and cheese, grilled cheese and plenty of other options. There are also fresh, homemade soups like cream of chicken, Texas chili, cream of potato and more. 

2. Zoup!

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Next up is Lower East Side's Zoup!, situated at 1433 N. Jefferson St. With four stars out of 53 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score sandwiches, salads and soups has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. 

The sandwich chain is located in 17 states and Canada. Expect to find sandwiches on the menu like chicken Toscana, maple bacon ham, pesto three cheese and more, all served on fresh-baked ciabatta. Soups include lobster bisque, chicken tortilla, broccoli cheddar and more that you can opt to have in a bread bowl. 

3. Scardina Specialties

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Riverwest's Scardina Specialties, located at 822 E. Chambers St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly butcher, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews. 

The restaurant features panini sandwiches and wraps, such as a meatball panini, a Caprese panini with fresh mozzarella, fresh pesto and tomato and a veggie wrap with housemade vinaigrette. There is also a deli onsite to purchase specialty meats like bratwurst, Mediterranean chicken, Sicilian tenderloin and more. 

4. Sven's European Café

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Sven's European Café, a sandwich spot that also serves breakfast items, coffee and tea is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 106 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2699 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. to see for yourself. 

On the menu, you'll find sandwiches like the breakfast panini, vegan garlic lentil, artichoke melt, chicken salad and more. 


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