Indianapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on October 11, 2019
Indianapolis' 4 top spots for budget-friendly sandwichesMcAlister's Deli | Photo: Fitzsīn K./Yelp

Need more sandwiches in your life?

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

1. McAlister's Deli

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Topping the list is a location of the chain McAlister's Deli. Located at 8487 Union Chapel Road in Keystone at the Crossing, the deli, which offers sandwiches, salads and more, is the highest-rated cheap sandwich spot in Indianapolis, boasting four stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp.

If you're hungry for more, we found these details about McAlister's Deli. This fast-casual chain was founded in 1989 in Oxford, Mississippi and now boasts 400 locations in 26 states, according to the history section of its Yelp profile.

It's well known for hand-crafted sandwiches like Applewood smoked bacon, fresh greens, sliced tomato and avocado, topped with herb mayo on toasted country white bread. Enjoy it with this spot's famous sweet tea. Check out  the full sandwich menu.

2. Don Juan V's Sandwiches

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Next up is Near Southeast's Don Juan V's Sandwiches, situated at 3720 E. Raymond St. With five stars out of 125 reviews on Yelp, the Peruvian spot, which offers sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

The business specializes in authentic Peruvian sandwiches. Offerings range from the lechon pork sandwich (chicharrones) to pot roast (asado) to the vegetariano (made with pickled onion, creamy avocado and fried sweet potato). Enjoy them with a beer and some yucca fries. 

3. Fitzgerald's Lunch House

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Fitzgerald's Lunch House, located at 9130 Otis Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable spot to score sandwiches and more five stars out of 124 reviews. 

At this cozy spot, try the bestselling Rooster; it's made with chili lime chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, pickled onions, white cheddar and chipotle cream cheese on a baguette. The Cuban and pulled pork are also popular options. 

4. Ripple Bagel & Deli

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Over in Broad Ripple, check out Ripple Bagel & Deli, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 250 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the deli, which offers bagels, sandwiches and more, by heading over to 850 Broad Ripple Ave.

Expect fast, friendly service and a menu with more than 50 messy bagel sandwiches—just the way regulars like them.

Fan favorites include the morning mess (scrambled egg, chipotle cream cheese and three melted cheeses on an everything bagel), the wild honey pie (peanut butter, honey, banana slices with a sprinkling of sugar and cinnamon on a blueberry bagel) and the Earth Day (veggie cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, lettuce and sprouts on sunflower).  


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