Looking to sample the best sandwiches around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich hot spots in Saint Paul, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Evan's Organic Eatery
Topping the list is Evan's Organic Eatery. Located at 56 Sixth St. East in downtown Saint Paul, the vegan spot, which offers sandwiches and salads, is the highest-rated budget-friendly sandwich spot in Saint Paul, boasting five stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp. This spot makes all of its soups, salads and sandwiches from scratch, according to the business website.
If you're curious for more, we found these details about Evan's Organic Eatery on Yelp.
As to what the business is known for, "Evan is a 12-year-old boy with a passion for organic sustainable food and beekeeping," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "An inquisitive and active kid, Evan's favorite activity is reading. His passions for bees and reading led him down a path to discovering the benefits of organic food, both for the individual and society."
2. Swede Hollow Café
Next up is Dayton's Bluff's Swede Hollow Café, situated at 725 Seventh St. East. With 4.5 stars out of 128 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers coffee, tea, sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. Look for turkey, ham and roast beef sandwiches on the menu.
Yelper Stephen S., who reviewed Swede Hollow Café on Dec. 13, wrote, "This little place has some seating but limited. Their food, service and bakery goods are all made from scratch. The prices are reasonable."
Jamie M. noted, "This cafe seems like the perfect place to catch up with friends or relax with a warm drink on your own. Swede Hollow has an outdoor patio in the warmer months. I look forward to visiting Swede Hollow Café again in the future."
3. Skyva Deli
Downtown Saint Paul's Skyva Deli, located at 55 E. Fifth St. in the Alliance Bank Center Skyway Food Court, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly deli, which offers sandwiches, salads and more, five stars out of 18 reviews. On the menu, look for the Healthy Sandwich with avocado, cucumber, tomato, onion, lettuce, cheese and mayonnaise.
Yelp can tell you more about Skyva Deli.
"We are a new business established to bring the hearty tastes of homemade sandwiches and salads with a flare of Hispanic flavors," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Husband and wife Jose and Tere have developed a customizable menu to fit your needs: Healthy, spicy, gluten-free, traditional — whatever you're in the mood for!"
4. Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe
Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers coffee, tea, sandwiches and more in Summit-University, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 42 Yelp reviews. Head over to 934 Selby Ave. to see for yourself. Turkey, beef, ham, tuna and vegetarian sandwiches are offered on white, wheat or a croissant on the menu.
Sherry S. noted, "Golden Thyme is one of my favorite neighborhood businesses and for good reason. Not only do they brew a mean cup of coffee, they also cook up amazing shrimp and grits and make delicious soups and salads, but that is not all. Owners Stephanie and Michael are active in our community."
Yelper Kysa H. wrote, "Golden Thyme is easily one of the best local coffee shops in St. Paul. It has such a nice atmosphere, and I feel at home right as I walk in the door."
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