Cincinnati/ Food & Drinks
Published on December 05, 2019
Cincinnati's 4 best spots to score sandwiches on the cheapCarl's Deli | Photo: Bora B./Yelp

Got a hankering for sandwiches?

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

1. Streetside Brewery

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Topping the list is Streetside Brewery. Located at 4003 Eastern Ave. in East End, the brewery and beer bar, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated low-priced sandwich spot in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 106 reviews on Yelp. 

Sandwiches include the Grilled Alexei sandwich, which is a sliced brat with Swiss cheese, mustard, WHAM sauce and sauerkraut on a bun and the Insane Pastrami sandwich topped with Swiss cheese, mustard, mayo, pickles, onions and lettuce on a bun. 

2. Carl's Deli

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Next up is Hyde Park's Carl's Deli, situated at 2836 Observatory Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 148 reviews on Yelp, the deli has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

Yelper Clay K., who reviewed Carl's Deli on June 24, wrote, "Carl's Deli is something special. The history behind the deli speaks for itself. Don't let the small, quaint interior fool you; each sandwich is packed with quality ingredients."

Yelper Janice K. wrote, "This is a lovely local place. Everything is fresh, and the selection is wonderful. I loved some of the combinations they offer. I had the ham and Swiss with egg salad."

3. J & W Sandwich Shoppe

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J & W Sandwich Shoppe, a spot to score sandwiches and more, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 86 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2004 Worth Ave. to see for yourself.

If you're curious for more, we found these details about J & W Sandwich Shoppe on Yelp.

"Here at J&W we specialize in double-deckers!" it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties.

4. The Bagelry

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Finally, over in Over-The-Rhine, check out The Bagelry, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers bagels and sandwiches, by heading over to 1401 Walnut St.

We turned to Yelp for an overview of The Bagelry.

"The principal owner, Richard Huff, began baking bagels in 2015 and has been refining his recipe ever since," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile. "He teamed up with his brother Kyle Jones and sister-in-law Colleen Hert in early 2017 to make their bagel shop dreams a reality."


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