Sandwiches in Denver

AikoPops

1284 S. Pearl St. South Denver

303-996-6400

Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Sandwiches, Menu

6 articles

Arash International Market

2720 S. Parker Rd. Aurora

303-752-9272

Deli, Market, Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Best Of

2 articles

Aspen Lodge Bar & Grill

8125 W. 94th Ave. Westminster

303-531-4992

Bar, Turkish, Sandwiches, Best Of, DrinkHere

What do lava lamps, Christmas trees and Iron Maiden have in common? Mesut Cetin, the amiable owner and chef of Aspen Lodge, loves them all, which is why his Westminster joint is packed with an impressive collection of retro lights, year-round holiday decor and odes to metal. His other passion: sharing food from his native Turkey, which he serves alongside typical bar fare and “the best Philly cheesesteak in 666 miles radius,” as the sign out front proclaims.

1 article

Backcountry Delicatessen

1617 Wazee St. Downtown Denver

303-534-7900

Sandwiches

Started in Steamboat in 1999, Backcountry Delicatessen has since set up shop in Jackson, Fort Collins and now LoDo, where the restaurant isn't so much a pre-hike stop as a workday destination. It's open for breakfast and lunch, cranking out morning specials and salads and sandwiches galore, broken down into simple categories like "beef" and "ham" as well as some left-field options like liverwurst (found under "European specialties"). But the ingredients are fresh and the portions hearty, perfect to keep you energized at your desk later in the day. The fast-growing franchise also offers catering, party platters and box lunches so you can enjoy your food in the wilderness of downtown Denver offices.

3 articles

Backcountry Delicatessen

444 17th St. Downtown Denver

303-534-2100

Sandwiches, Menu

Started in Steamboat in 1999, Backcountry Delicatessen has since set up shops along the Front Range, where the restaurant isn't so much a pre-hike stop as a workday destination. It's open for breakfast and lunch, cranking out morning specials and salads and sandwiches galore, broken down into simple categories like "beef" and "ham" as well as some left-field options like liverwurst (found under "European specialties"). But the ingredients are fresh and the portions hearty, perfect to keep you energized at your desk later in the day. The fast-growing franchise also offers catering, party platters and box lunches so you can enjoy your food in the wilderness of downtown Denver offices.

1 article

Backcountry Delicatessen

4919 S. Newport St. South Denver

303-927-6248

Sandwiches

Started in Steamboat in 1999, Backcountry Delicatessen has since set up shops along the Front Range, where the restaurant isn't so much a pre-hike stop as a workday destination. It's open for breakfast and lunch, cranking out morning specials and salads and sandwiches galore, broken down into simple categories like "beef" and "ham" as well as some left-field options like liverwurst (found under "European specialties"). But the ingredients are fresh and the portions hearty, perfect to keep you energized at your desk later in the day. The fast-growing franchise also offers catering, party platters and box lunches so you can enjoy your food in the wilderness of DTC offices.

1 article

Bakery Four

4150 Tennyson St., Denver Berkeley/Sunnyside

Bakery, Sandwiches, Best Of, Readers' Choice

In 2022, Shawn Bergin’s popular Bakery Four moved into a space much larger than its previous Highland home, though the line still often snakes out the door. The new address meant not only room for more customers, but also plenty of space to expand the pastry selection and add savory items like sandwiches. The only thing more tantalizing than a sweet treat from here is the promise of more to come as Bergin prepares to open a second, bagel-focused concept called Rich Spirit in Wheat Ridge.

7 articles

Banh & Butter Bakery Cafe

9935 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora

720-512-3895

Bakery, Sandwiches, Asian, French, Vietnamese, Best Of

Pastry chef Thoa Nguyen dreamed of running her own Parisian-style Asian-fusion bakery for years. One of the daughters of the former owners of New Saigon, she grew up in the restaurant business. Now she’s running the show at this spot, which excels not only in sweets such as crepe cakes and croissants, but savory options like banh mi and classic Parisian-style ham and butter sandwiches.

2 articles

The Bank Bar & Grill

2239 E. Colfax Ave. Central Denver

303-320-9494

American, Burgers, Deli, Sandwiches, Menu

With darker paints and wood-panel lined walls, the Bank Bar & Grill epitomizes a traditional Colorado bar and eatery. The menu features conventional pub food served late into the evening; the bar is filled with a number of Colorado brews on tap at all times; and a number of games line the rear of the bar, from pool to arcade cabinets. With a crowd that ranges in age from mid-twenties to mid-forties, the bar is always packed during sporting events and happy hour. The Bank also has a daily late-night happy hour, making it a handy place to grab another cocktail before heading home.

2 articles

Belfiore Italian

5820 W. 38th Ave. Wheat Ridge

303-455-4653

Deli, Sandwiches

This tiny Wheat Ridge takeout-only spot is primarily a deli, offering both fresh and cured sausages (mostly Italian) as well as imported olives and cheese, frozen lasagna and pizza dough, among other specialty items. But don't miss the deli sandwiches — monstrous piles of meat, cheese and giardiniera between hefty slices of ciabatta baked fresh at Dolce Sicilia bakery.

2 articles

Bird Bakery

8000 E. Belleview Ave., #E20 Greenwood Village

720-379-7951

Bakery, Sandwiches

Birdcall

800 E. 26th Ave. North Denver

720-361-2976

Fried Chicken, Sandwiches, Best Of, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

The story of Birdcall is captivating. Launched in 2017 by the crew behind Park Burger and Homegrown Tap & Dough, the owners solved the dilemma of how to turn a profit in the increasingly competitive food industry by replacing humans with bright-yellow ordering kiosks. With a few taps on a touch screen to answer on-screen prompts — “Make this a combo?” — you breeze through the roster of fried-chicken sandwiches, salads, fries and shakes, adding sauces or other extras to get your food just the way you want it. You pay with a swipe and then step aside, keeping an eye on the countdown clock with your name on it until your food is delivered to a shiny, beehive-like bin. Cool, huh?

12 articles

Brockmeyer's

6340 W. Mississippi Ave. Lakewood

303-935-8935

Coffeehouse, Sandwiches, Menu

Buffalo Restaurant & Bar

1617 Miner St., Idaho Springs Southwest Denver Suburbs

303-567-2729

Burgers, Mexican, Pizza, Sandwiches, Bars and Clubs

With a history that dates back more than a century, the Buffalo Restaurant & Bar is one of the more popular spots in downtown Idaho Springs. With antique bars that were built in the 1860s and an awesome collection of antique signs, the Buffalo no doubt has a historic feel. The bar serves a decent selection of local brews from the likes of Odellâ??s, New Belgium and Tommyknocker, while the menu includes beef and buffalo burgers, pizzas and sandwiches, as well as Mexican dishes. The Buffalo opened after an extensive remodel in the fall of 2015.

2 articles

Bwiched

13019 W Alameda Parkway Lakewood

720-726-2896

Sandwiches

Cafe 180 Kiosk

16th St. Mall Downtown Denver

Salads, Sandwiches

Carmine Lonardo's

7585 W. Florida Ave. Lakewood

303-985-3555

Deli, Italian, Sandwiches, Best Of, Essentials

This cozy, family-owned Italian market and deli has been around since 1976. The shelves are lined with imported pasta of all shapes and sizes, olive oil, canned goods, frozen foods like housemade sausages, and so much more. Still, the sandwiches — huge, messy masterpieces loaded onto freshly baked rolls, which you can custom-order with that Italian sausage and a variety of other meats in hot and cold varieties — are unbeatable, and reason enough to visit.

3 articles

Cheba Hut

14505 E. Alameda Ave. Aurora

720-912-5868

Sandwiches, Salads

Cheba Hut

1313 College Ave. Boulder

303-413-3494

Sandwiches, Menu

The first Colorado outpost of this stoner-themed sandwich chain opened on Boulder's University Hill, where, not surprisingly, it caters to the college set. But while the names of the toasted sandwiches might seem a little silly -- Panama Red and Acapulco Gold, for example -- the food is pretty tasty. Along with unique sandwich combos like the Pakalolo (smoked ham, Hawaiian pineapple and Swiss cheese) and the Griefo (pepper Jack, hemp cream cheese, guacamole and veggies), the menu features salads, soups and "munchies," of course. If the Cheba Hut atmosphere seems a little too goofy (or the place is too packed with students), you can always order your meal to go.

Cheba Hut

638 E. Colfax Ave. Central Denver

720-420-0806

Sandwiches

Got the munchies? If so, Cheba Hut is the sub shop for you. A link in an Arizona-based chain, the Hut is decorated in '60s-style psychedelia and sells a wide and varied line up of big, toasted sammies with names like Panama Red, Magic Mushroom, Endo, Afghani, Schwag and Pacific Blue. They come in three sizes: four-inch Nugs, eight-inch Pinners and foot-long Blunts, and are served on white, wheat or "herb" bread. Cheba also has salads and desserts (like brownies, cookies). And if the counter-culture theme isn't a hit with you, have a beer; the Hut has twenty Colorado craft brews on tap.

6 articles

Cheba Hut

745 Colorado Blvd. East Denver

720-598-5726

Sandwiches, Menu

The first Colorado outpost of this stoner-themed sandwich chain opened on Boulder's University Hill, where, not surprisingly, it caters to the college set. But while the names of the toasted sandwiches might seem a little silly -- Panama Red and Acapulco Gold, for example -- the food is pretty tasty. Along with unique sandwich combos like the Pakalolo (smoked ham, Hawaiian pineapple and Swiss cheese) and the Griefo (pepper Jack, hemp cream cheese, guacamole and veggies), the menu features salads, soups and "munchies," of course. If the Cheba Hut atmosphere seems a little too goofy (or the place is too packed with students), you can always order your meal to go.

1 article

Choppers Custom Salads

1765 Blake St. Downtown Denver

303-292-0747

Deli, Sandwiches, Best Of

There are "chef's choice" salads at Choppers Custom Salads for those who might not be fully on board with the concept of customization — and they're delicious salads, made with fresh ingredients chopped up with rocking blades into bite-sized pieces that get tossed in dressing before landing in your bowl (and, eventually, your mouth). But for those who embrace the build-your-own notion, Choppers offers the best options around. Pick your lettuce type and up to four ingredients from the extensive (but sensibly arranged) list. The dozen protein options include tofu, and all of the salad dressings are clearly labeled as gluten- and/or lactose-free. And, of course, the possibilities include all the vegetables you could possibly want to add to a salad, with a reasonable selection of fruit and nuts, too. Healthy, tasty and served up chop-chop! Choppers closed earlier this year but is reopening in June 2015 under new ownership.

5 articles

Close Quarters

415 S. Cherokee St. South Denver

303-722-0397

Coffeehouse, Sandwiches

Columbine Bar and Restaurant

7660 S. Pierce St., Littleton Southeast Denver Suburbs

303-933-7474

Appetizers, Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches, Bar, Menu

Not to be confused with the Columbine Steakhouse & Lounge on Federal, the Columbine Bar in Littleton is mostly a sports bar that brings in live music on the weekends. While it can get fairly lively during those weekend sets, there’s also a colorful group of regulars who frequent the spot during the week. The menu is standard bar fare with a good selection of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and pizzas, as well as prime rib two days a week.

The Crepe Crusaders

Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Southern Colorado

719-337-0522

Crepes, Mobile Food, Sandwiches, Food Trucks

Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria

654 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver Glendale

303-758-1167

Cuban, Sandwiches, Best Of, Slideshow

Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria, which opened in late summer 2013 in Glendale’s CitySet complex, is the next chapter in Kristy Socarras Bigelow’s success story. She could be a poster child for the American Dream: A Cuban-American from Miami whose family didn’t allow her to go to college -- “Cuban moms are strict,” she explains -- and who had little restaurant experience, she opened Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar in the Golden Triangle in 2001, and it quickly became a hot spot. By the time fast-casual sandwich-shop spinoff Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria came to Glendale, Socarras Bigelow had a new partner, a restaurant-industry veteran who saw big potential in the concept. “Every neighborhood needs Cuban cuisine," says Socarras Bigelow. We couldn't agree more.

6 articles

Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria

8261 E. Northfield Blvd. North Denver

720-389-5221

Cuban, Sandwiches

Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria, which opened in late summer 2013 in Glendale’s CitySet complex, is the next chapter in Kristy Socarras Bigelow’s success story. She could be a poster child for the American Dream: A Cuban-American from Miami whose family didn’t allow her to go to college -- “Cuban moms are strict,” she explains -- and who had little restaurant experience, she opened Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar in the Golden Triangle in 2001, and it quickly became a hot spot. By the time fast-casual sandwich-shop spinoff Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria came to Glendale, DTC and Northfield, Socarras Bigelow had a new partner, a restaurant-industry veteran who saw big potential in the concept. “Every neighborhood needs Cuban cuisine," says Socarras Bigelow. We couldn't agree more.

Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria

9567 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch Southeast Denver

303-791-2511

Cuban, Sandwiches

Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria, which opened in late summer 2013 in Glendale’s CitySet complex, is the next chapter in Kristy Socarras Bigelow’s success story. She could be a poster child for the American Dream: A Cuban-American from Miami whose family didn’t allow her to go to college -- “Cuban moms are strict,” she explains -- and who had little restaurant experience, she opened Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar in the Golden Triangle in 2001, and it quickly became a hot spot. By the time fast-casual sandwich-shop spinoff Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria came to Glendale, DTC, Northfield an Highlands Ranch, Socarras Bigelow had a new partner, a restaurant-industry veteran who saw big potential in the concept. “Every neighborhood needs Cuban cuisine," says Socarras Bigelow. We couldn't agree more.

Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria

5322 DTC Blvd. Southeast Denver Suburbs

303-741-4634

Cuban, Sandwiches

Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria, which opened in late summer 2013 in Glendale’s CitySet complex, is the next chapter in Kristy Socarras Bigelow’s success story. She could be a poster child for the American Dream: A Cuban-American from Miami whose family didn’t allow her to go to college -- “Cuban moms are strict,” she explains -- and who had little restaurant experience, she opened Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar in the Golden Triangle in 2001, and it quickly became a hot spot. By the time fast-casual sandwich-shop spinoff Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria came to Glendale and Denver Tech Center, Socarras Bigelow had a new partner, a restaurant-industry veteran who saw big potential in the concept. “Every neighborhood needs Cuban cuisine," says Socarras Bigelow. We couldn't agree more.

Daikon Banh Mi Shop

919 Pearl St. Boulder

720-640-4063

Vietnamese, Sandwiches

Duke's Good Sandwiches

2748 Welton St., Denver Five Points/RiNo

303-927-6758

Sandwiches, Best Of

Tucked into a back patio at the end of a thin walkway and pinched between a couple of old Five Points buildings sits Duke's Good Sandwiches. Flanking the walk-up order window are old photos of famous Dukes of history, from jazz musicians to actresses, but the real stars are on the menu: a streamlined four-sandwich list of Italian sausage, meatball, Caprese and the main attraction, the Chopped Cheese. That last option is an old-school New York City delight consisting of griddle-cooked ground beef and white cheddar cheese melted into gooey harmony and folded into a soft hoagie roll. Here, though, it also comes topped with fresh onions and crunchy pepperoncini. "Good" is a massive understatement.

1 article

Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop

1675 Larimer St. Downtown Denver

Sandwiches

1 article

The European Mart

5225 Leetsdale Dr. Southeast Denver

303-321-7144

Deli, European, Russian, Sandwiches, Retail, Best Of

The European Mart proves that good things come in small packages. This tiny store is packed to overflowing with smoked fish and sauerkraut, kasha and Danish cheeses, even Swiss specialties and Hungarian tidbits tracked down by owner Dmitry Gershengorin -- and the deli case is full of imported meats, pretty cakes and other baked items. You'll find such specialties as ajvar, a bittersweet spread made from eggplant and bell peppers, plus many different kinds of smoked fish, plenty of odd-looking pâtés, and tons of unidentifiable canned items that the grocers are happy to explain. Because Glendale boasts a sizable Russian population, the Mart also stocks Moscow's newspapers and Russian dolls. Caviar fans should ask if there's any on hand: Gershengorin often has the best price on fish eggs in town.

2 articles

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