Raleigh's 5 top spots to score sandwiches on a budget

Raleigh's 5 top spots to score sandwiches on a budgetPhoto: Carroll's Kitchen/Yelp
Hoodline
Published on October 14, 2019

Looking to sample the best sandwiches around town?

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

1. Demo's Pizzeria & Deli

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Topping the list is DeMo's Pizzeria & Deli. Located at 222 Glenwood Ave., Suite 121 in Glenwood South, the deli, which offers pizza and more, is the highest-rated affordable sandwich spot in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 226 reviews on Yelp. 

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"DeMo’s is co-founded and co-owned by Raleigh natives, Anthony DeMarco and Clay Adams," the business notes in the bio section of its Yelp profile. "Our passion is to serve the city with high quality food made with the freshest ingredients available."

2. Sosta Café

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Next up is Central's Sosta Café, situated at 130 E. Davie St., Suite 130. With 4.5 stars out of 187 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score coffee and tea, sandwiches and salads has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

"The name Sosta means 'a restful break' and that truly captures the cafe's philosophy," per the history section of its Yelp profile. "The cafe provides continuous service and a full menu from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., with an added focus on good art and truly enjoyable, unique music." 

As to what the business is known for, "Sosta Café is an international coffee bar, serving breakfast, lunch and pastries in a unique decor," it states on Yelp. "Enjoy our hearty sandwiches and refreshing salads, along with various vegetarian and vegan choices."

3. Berkeley Cafe

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Central's Berkeley Cafe, located at 217 W. Martin St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive bar, which offers burgers, sandwiches and more, four stars out of 51 reviews. 

"Keep this bit of the old Raleigh alive! Great sandwiches and bar food, great staff ... Live music most weekends, open mics and bluegrass jams. Some of Raleigh's best musicians can be found performing or drinking here," wrote Yelper Alex H.

4. Manhattan Cafe

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Manhattan Cafe, a deli, breakfast and brunch and traditional American spot in Central, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 119 Yelp reviews. Head over to 320 S. Wilmington St. to see for yourself. 

"We take pride in being family owned and operated and serving the downtown area with great hospitality and fresh made everything," the business states on Yelp.

The cafe serves made-to-order breakfast, deli items and salad bar offerings.

5. Carroll's Kitchen

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Over in Central, check out Carroll's Kitchen, which has earned five stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the community service/nonprofit, breakfast and brunch spot, which offers sandwiches and more, by heading over to 19 E. Martin St. 

"[This spot, which] officially opened on Sept. 28, is a nonprofit social enterprise restaurant creating healthy employment for women overcoming crisis," it states on Yelp.


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