The best Sandwich Shops in New York

1.      Anthony’s Paninoteca: the special is The KiKi—a bread-based behemoth involving lemony layers of chicken francese and melted mozzarella, no bad day to come to this shop, Italian sandwich shop, an classic – more information

2.      Faicco’s Italian Specialities: Italien, oversized sandwiches, customize your order with anything from sundried tomatoes to fistfuls of bacon – more information

3.      Defonte’s: old school Italian sandwich shop blueprint, big fat sandwiches, Italian Stallion and The Zio Vito, best Saturday adventure – more information

4.      Katz’ Deli: most legendary Jewish Deli, order pastrami on rye and a matzoh ball soup with one big ball – more information

5.      Ba Xuyen: makes some of the city’s best bánh mì, take-out only, Flaky baguette, a world of pork, crunchy, pickled vegetables, and mayo – more information

6.      Brancaccio’s Food Shop: Italian deli, very small Windsor Terrace shop, very crusty semolina, bread, simple, expertly crafted, very high-quality ingredients, great steak and egg sandwiches for breakfast – more information

7.      Cemitas El Tigre: small Mexican spot in Sunnyside, ten layer, meat-packed sandwich in one bite, also get in burritos and tacos – more information

8.      Mama’s Too: favorite pizza shop sandwiches, sesame-speckled semolina bread, stuffed with the day’s special – more information

9.      S&P Lunch: the look and schtick of classic NYC delis and luncheonettes, menu has creativity, try the Dinkelburge – more information

10.  Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli: most outlandishly large sandwich, loaded with cold cuts and their own pickled peppers, one per family of four, try the Bomb – more information