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Columbus's 5 favorite sandwich spots that won't break the bank

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Published on September 27, 2019
Columbus's 5 favorite sandwich spots that won't break the bankScotty's Cafe | Photo: Sandy W./Yelp

Need more sandwiches in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable such spots serving that staple in Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Scotty's Cafe

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Topping the list is Scotty's Cafe. Located at 2980 E. Broad St. in Broadleigh, the deli, cafe and breakfast/brunch spot is the highest-rated inexpensive sandwich spot in Columbus, boasting five stars out of 288 reviews on Yelp.

The shop's sandwich offerings include both deli (corned beef, chicken salad and more) and grilled (roast beef melt, BLTs and more). 

2. Zoup!

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Next up is Easton's Zoup!, at 4189 Weaverton Lane. With four stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score sandwiches, soups and salads has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

The spot's sandwich choices include chicken Toscana, maple bacon ham and a roasted veggie wrap.

3. Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders

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Preserve South's Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders, at 4926 Morse Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable spot to score sandwiches and pizza 4.5 stars out of 62 reviews.

Its grinders — long, packed sandwiches also known as subs or hoagies — include the Italian house specialty (ham, sausage, salami, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo) and the zesty deli (capicola, salami, pepperoni, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, cheese and pasta sauce).  

4. Si Señor Peruvian Sandwiches and More

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Si Señor Peruvian Sandwiches and More in Tri-Village is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 193 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1456 W. Fifth Ave. to see for yourself.

Sandwiches on offer include Peruvian-style chicken salad (pulled chicken breast with dressing, pineapple, celery, walnuts, lettuce, tomato) and chicharron Peruana (fried pork shoulder with pickled red onions and sweet potato mayo), as well as meat empanadas. 

5. Upper Cup Coffee

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Finally, over in Olde Town East, check out Upper Cup Coffee, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 197 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score sandwiches, coffee and tea by heading over to 79 Parsons Ave.

The shop's menu includes a half-dozen sandwiches, including spicy turkey and pineapple ham with habanero.

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