We all love going out for pizza or pasta or a nice steak dinner every now and then. But what about that one food that is so often thrown into brown bag lunches without a care? I’m talking about the sandwich. They seem so simple – two pieces of bread with various toppings in between – but here in Minnesota we like to take things up a notch. Here are the 12 best sandwiches you can get in Minnesota.
For the record, you’ll find no burgers here. Those are in a class all on their own. For that, check out our list of 20 awesome Minnesota burger joints.
- Mayslack’s, Minneapolis
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Ed Kohler/Flickr Mayslack’s is a Minneapolis bar and restaurant with a menu full of tasty options. But the restaurant is known for its scrumptious roast beef sandwiches.
- Jasmine Deli, Minneapolis
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Jasmine Deli/Facebook Minnesota loves its bánh mì sandwiches. There are plenty of places to get your fix, but Jasmine Deli in Minneapolis’s Whittier neighborhood may be one of the best. The owners pride themselves on using simple, fresh ingredients for their sandwiches. Choose from several different meat options.
- Hola Arepa, Minneapolis
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Hola Arepa/Facebook Hola Arepa started out as a food truck, but now it has a brick-and-mortar location in Minneapolis as well. No matter how you choose to partake, your arepa will be to die for. The menu offers 10 different options for these cornmeal griddle cake sandwiches.
- Manny’s Tortas, Minneapolis
Manny’s Tortas/Facebook
Manny’s Tortas/Flickr There are 12 different tortas at Manny’s, but they all come with cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, avocado, jalapeño peppers, refried beans, chipotle pepper mayo and chips.
- Northern Waters Smokehaus, Duluth
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Northern Waters Smokehaus/Flickr Duluth’s Northern Waters Smokehouse creates scrumptious - and creative -sandwiches using locally sourced handcrafted smoked meats. Ready for a culinary adventure? Try the Sitka Sushi sandwich. Here’s what the owners have to say about it: “Haus-made Wild Alaskan sockeye gravlax (dry-cured salmon) with cucumber, shredded veggies, pickled ginger, cilantro, chili sauce, and wasabi mayonnaise on a hero roll.” Yum.
- Holy Land Deli, Minneapolis
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Holy Land/Facebook You may recognize Holy Land Deli from its episode on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - and for good reason. Holy Land is so delicious it has become a Minneapolis institution. Delicious marinated meats and vegetables make their gyros stand out.
- Tavern on Grand, St. Paul
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Tavern on Grand/Facebook Minnesota’s most famous fish is without a doubt the walleye. So it makes sense that Tavern on Grand is well known for its walleye sandwich. It comes on ciabatta bread with tomato, lettuce, and your choice of tartar, jalapeño tartar, or bearnaise sauce. Order it grilled, blacknened, or deep fried.
- Be’Wiched Deli, Minneapolis
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Be’Wiched Deli/Facebook Be’Wiched prides itself on being a chef-driven deli. Chef Mike Ryan uses fresh ingredients from local sources to craft mouth-watering sandwiches. Try the pastrami. You won’t regret it.
- Hell’s Kitchen, Minneapolis
Hell’s Kitchen-Minneapolis/Facebook
Hell’s Kitchen Hell’s Kitchen is well-known in the Twin Cities to have some tasty food. But did you know their grilled cheese has cheese on the outside as well as the inside? The sourdough bread is coated with grated parmesean on the outside and stuffed with three different types of cheese on the inside.
- Cecil’s Deli, St. Paul
Cecil’s Deli/Facebook
Cecil’s Deli/Facebook Established in 1949, Cecil’s Deli has been around long enough to earn a reputation for having the best ruben sandwiches in the Twin Cities. They have six reubens to choose from, including a veggie option.
- Victor’s 1959 Cafe, Minneapolis
Victor’s 1959 Cafe
Victor’s 1959 Cafe/Facebook Victor’s 1959 Cafe is a colorful spot in south Minneapolis that serves up authentic Cuban cuisine. So what better sandwich to order than a classic Cuban? The Sandwich Cubano has sweet ham, pickles, pork loin, mustard, and Swiss cheese.
- Sea Salt Eatery, Minneapolis
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Sea Salt Eatery/Facebook Located right next to the stunning Minnehaha Falls, Sea Salt is a summertime staple for Minnesotans. What makes them special? They serve some of the best po’boy sandwiches you can find this far from New Orleans. Oyster, catfish, shrimp, and crawfish - they all sound delicious.
Is your mouth watering yet? Go check out these sandwiches and let me know what you think! Or if you know of another top sandwich shop, feel free to share.
Ed Kohler/Flickr
Mayslack’s is a Minneapolis bar and restaurant with a menu full of tasty options. But the restaurant is known for its scrumptious roast beef sandwiches.
Jasmine Deli/Facebook
Minnesota loves its bánh mì sandwiches. There are plenty of places to get your fix, but Jasmine Deli in Minneapolis’s Whittier neighborhood may be one of the best. The owners pride themselves on using simple, fresh ingredients for their sandwiches. Choose from several different meat options.
mamichan/Flickr
Hola Arepa/Facebook
Hola Arepa started out as a food truck, but now it has a brick-and-mortar location in Minneapolis as well. No matter how you choose to partake, your arepa will be to die for. The menu offers 10 different options for these cornmeal griddle cake sandwiches.
Manny’s Tortas/Facebook
Manny’s Tortas/Flickr
There are 12 different tortas at Manny’s, but they all come with cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, avocado, jalapeño peppers, refried beans, chipotle pepper mayo and chips.
jpellgen/Flickr
Northern Waters Smokehaus/Flickr
Duluth’s Northern Waters Smokehouse creates scrumptious - and creative -sandwiches using locally sourced handcrafted smoked meats. Ready for a culinary adventure? Try the Sitka Sushi sandwich. Here’s what the owners have to say about it: “Haus-made Wild Alaskan sockeye gravlax (dry-cured salmon) with cucumber, shredded veggies, pickled ginger, cilantro, chili sauce, and wasabi mayonnaise on a hero roll.” Yum.
j. lindsay/Flickr
Holy Land/Facebook
You may recognize Holy Land Deli from its episode on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - and for good reason. Holy Land is so delicious it has become a Minneapolis institution. Delicious marinated meats and vegetables make their gyros stand out.
Tavern on Grand/Facebook
Minnesota’s most famous fish is without a doubt the walleye. So it makes sense that Tavern on Grand is well known for its walleye sandwich. It comes on ciabatta bread with tomato, lettuce, and your choice of tartar, jalapeño tartar, or bearnaise sauce. Order it grilled, blacknened, or deep fried.
Google Maps
Be’Wiched Deli/Facebook
Be’Wiched prides itself on being a chef-driven deli. Chef Mike Ryan uses fresh ingredients from local sources to craft mouth-watering sandwiches. Try the pastrami. You won’t regret it.
Hell’s Kitchen-Minneapolis/Facebook
Hell’s Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen is well-known in the Twin Cities to have some tasty food. But did you know their grilled cheese has cheese on the outside as well as the inside? The sourdough bread is coated with grated parmesean on the outside and stuffed with three different types of cheese on the inside.
Cecil’s Deli/Facebook
Established in 1949, Cecil’s Deli has been around long enough to earn a reputation for having the best ruben sandwiches in the Twin Cities. They have six reubens to choose from, including a veggie option.
Victor’s 1959 Cafe
Victor’s 1959 Cafe/Facebook
Victor’s 1959 Cafe is a colorful spot in south Minneapolis that serves up authentic Cuban cuisine. So what better sandwich to order than a classic Cuban? The Sandwich Cubano has sweet ham, pickles, pork loin, mustard, and Swiss cheese.
m01229/Flickr
Sea Salt Eatery/Facebook
Located right next to the stunning Minnehaha Falls, Sea Salt is a summertime staple for Minnesotans. What makes them special? They serve some of the best po’boy sandwiches you can find this far from New Orleans. Oyster, catfish, shrimp, and crawfish - they all sound delicious.
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