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Saint Petersburg's 5 best spots to score sandwiches on a budget

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Published on July 05, 2019
Saint Petersburg's 5 best spots to score sandwiches on a budgetPom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria | Photo: Mark K./Yelp

Looking to sample the best sandwiches around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich outlets in Saint Petersburg, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

1. Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria

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Topping the list is Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria. Located at 2950 Central Ave., the tea room and Asian fusion spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated low-priced sandwich spot in Saint Petersburg, boasting 4.5 stars out of 224 reviews on Yelp. 

Fan favorites include Mama Ling Ling's Thanksgiving and Big Daddy's Triple Decker. For extra kick, try the spicy Elvis made with banana, bacon, strawberry jelly and cayenne peanut butter. Sandwiches can be ordered with sides like potato salad and mac and cheese.

2. Simply Delicious - Country Market & Deli

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Next up is Historic Kenwood's Simply Delicious - Country Market & Deli, situated at 2128 Ninth Ave. North With 4.5 stars out of 69 reviews on Yelp, the Spanish and Cuban spot, offering sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

If you see customers doing the happy dance, that's because of this spot's generous sandwich and salad portions. Its nontraditional but popular Cuban sandwich comes with ham, shredded pork, shredded lettuce, tomato, onions, and a secret sauce.

3. Coney Island Sandwich Shop

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Methodist Town's Coney Island Sandwich Shop, located at 250 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St. North, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive spot to score sandwiches and hot dogs four stars out of 90 reviews. 

At this retro diner, you can get the famous chili dog topped with mustard, onions and shredded cheese on a steamed bun with a side of coleslaw.

4. Jersey Mike's Subs

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Check out Jersey Mike's Subs, which has earned four stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the deli and fast food spot, which offers sandwiches and more, by heading over to 10304 Roosevelt North, at the corner of Roosevelt and Gandy Boulevards.

Specialty subs include the Buffalo chicken wrap, made with grilled, sliced chicken breast smothered in Frank's RedHot sauce, with melted white American cheese, lettuce, tomato and blue cheese dressing.

5. Pineapplez

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And then there's Pineapplez, a local favorite with four stars out of 21 reviews. Stop by 1108 94th Ave. North to hit up the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers sandwiches and wraps, next time you're in the mood for cheap eats. 

For early morning fuel, try the big croissant with bacon, egg and cheese and a cafe con leche. Yelpers rave about the “Cruz Cuban,” calling it the Best Cuban sandwich in the area. It’s made with steak, mojo pork, ham, garlic and cheese.  

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