You’re hungry. You want something quick. What better option than a sandwich? You can never go wrong with a sandwich and here in Maine we’ve got some pretty great options. Skip the fancy meals, the complicated recipes and head out to these places for the best sandwich options in Vacationland!
- The Egg and Pickle Sandwich / Tandem Coffee + Bakery, Portland
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Amanda B. / Yelp Many people only think of Tandem for breakfast, but we recommend a stop for lunch. They have a few different sandwich options, but we love their egg and pickle option. It comes with hardboiled eggs, pickled beets and a dose of mayo. Visit them at: 742 Congress St, Portland / (207) 805-1887
- The Stuffed Bird Panini / Saco Island Deli, Saco
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Saco Island Deli / Facebook There’s no real guarantee you’ll be able to get it, but if you love sandwiches you’re going to want to try the Stuffed Bird Panini. It’s made with Antibiotic-Free Turkey Breast, House-Made Stuffing, Cranberry-Mayo and Romaine grilled and served on handmade local Italian bread. Visit them at: 110 Main St, Saco / (207)-286-3842
- The Fried Oyster Bo’ Boy / Po’Boys & Pickles, Portland
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Po’ Boys & Pickles / Facebook This Portland establishment is great at exactly what you’d imagine they’re great at - the po’boy! Stop in for the classic fried oyster version. Visit them at: 1124 Forest Ave, Portland / (207) 518-9735
- The Big Top / The Big Top Deli, Brunswick
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Tom A. / Yelp This circus-themed deli has a huge selection for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Come here for the Big Top’s namesake sandwich, which is pictured here. We also love the highly recommended Trailblazer, Oliphant or Egress. Visit them at: 70 Maine St, Brunswick / (207) 721-8900
- The Reubenesque / ‘Wich, Please
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Wich, Please / Facebook So, we have to be honest. Our favorite is The Reubenesque, which is exactly what it sounds like: sort of a Reuben, but vegetarian. However, we weren’t able to get a photo of that beauty. Instead, we’re giving you a photo of their awesome lobster roll. Because what Mainer doesn’t love a photo of a lobster roll? Visit them at: 1 Park Place, Rockland
- The Steak Bomb / Bennett’s Sandwich Shop, Kennebunk
Bennett’s Sandwich Shop / Facebook Bennett’s staff is one of the most welcoming in Maine! But, it’s the Steak Bomb that has people talking. This sandwich is incredibly fresh and the meat is shaved perfection! Visit them at: 200 Sea Rd, Kennebunk / (207) 967-5401
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- The Italian / Amato’s, Various
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Amato’s / Facebook It might be one of the more well-known on this list, but we still think the classic Maine Italian deserves a place on this best sandwich list! Visit them all over the state of Maine!
- The Fried Chicken Sandwich / The Palace Diner, Biddeford
RunAway B. / Yelp
David I. / Yelp The Fried Chicken sandwich is a thing of dreams. Just being at The Palace Diner is actually pretty dreamy. We’ve written lots about them before, so maybe it’s time to just check them out. Visit them at: 18 Franklin St, Biddeford / (207) 284-0015
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Vivian C. / Yelp
Amanda B. / Yelp
Many people only think of Tandem for breakfast, but we recommend a stop for lunch. They have a few different sandwich options, but we love their egg and pickle option. It comes with hardboiled eggs, pickled beets and a dose of mayo. Visit them at: 742 Congress St, Portland / (207) 805-1887
Heather G. / Yelp
Saco Island Deli / Facebook
There’s no real guarantee you’ll be able to get it, but if you love sandwiches you’re going to want to try the Stuffed Bird Panini. It’s made with Antibiotic-Free Turkey Breast, House-Made Stuffing, Cranberry-Mayo and Romaine grilled and served on handmade local Italian bread. Visit them at: 110 Main St, Saco / (207)-286-3842
Judy C. / Yelp
Po’ Boys & Pickles / Facebook
This Portland establishment is great at exactly what you’d imagine they’re great at - the po’boy! Stop in for the classic fried oyster version. Visit them at: 1124 Forest Ave, Portland / (207) 518-9735
Tom A. / Yelp
This circus-themed deli has a huge selection for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Come here for the Big Top’s namesake sandwich, which is pictured here. We also love the highly recommended Trailblazer, Oliphant or Egress. Visit them at: 70 Maine St, Brunswick / (207) 721-8900
Wich, Please / Facebook
So, we have to be honest. Our favorite is The Reubenesque, which is exactly what it sounds like: sort of a Reuben, but vegetarian. However, we weren’t able to get a photo of that beauty. Instead, we’re giving you a photo of their awesome lobster roll. Because what Mainer doesn’t love a photo of a lobster roll? Visit them at: 1 Park Place, Rockland
Bennett’s Sandwich Shop / Facebook
Bennett’s staff is one of the most welcoming in Maine! But, it’s the Steak Bomb that has people talking. This sandwich is incredibly fresh and the meat is shaved perfection! Visit them at: 200 Sea Rd, Kennebunk / (207) 967-5401
Amato’s / Facebook
Amato’s / Facebook
It might be one of the more well-known on this list, but we still think the classic Maine Italian deserves a place on this best sandwich list! Visit them all over the state of Maine!
RunAway B. / Yelp
David I. / Yelp
The Fried Chicken sandwich is a thing of dreams. Just being at The Palace Diner is actually pretty dreamy. We’ve written lots about them before, so maybe it’s time to just check them out. Visit them at: 18 Franklin St, Biddeford / (207) 284-0015
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