Love a good sandwich? Then this is your ultimate to-do list.
These are the sandwiches of our carb-obsessed dreams. Think flatbreads, ciabatta, sourdough, baguettes and perfectly soft sliced white. All are stuffed with creative and classic fillings, from melty cheese and crunchy breaded chicken to perfectly cooked falafel and fresh crisp greens. Leeds has got loads of great sandwiches on its roster – and you need to try them all.
SLT at Wapentake
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At lunchtime, Wapentake offers a taste of Yorkshire’s finest fare, including one of the best sandwiches around. Their famed butties come in many iterations, but our favourite has to be the SLT.
A vegetarian take on the BLT, vegan sausages meet hummus-laden wholemeal bread, joined by lettuce and tomato to create the perfect flavour and texture sensation.
Where? 92 Kirkgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DJ.
Open from: 12pm on Tuesdays, 10am Wednesday-Friday and 9am Saturday and Sunday, closed Monday.
Check it out: Instagram.com/wapentakeleeds
Meatball Sub at Silver’s Deli
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The rumours are true – Silver’s Deli really do have some of the best sandwiches in Leeds. From breakfast sandwiches to hoagies, they’re a little bit pricey, but totally worth it if you ask us.
The meatball is an absolute classic. As well as two types of meatball – beef and pork – the sub’s also loaded with mozzarella, marinara and house giardiniera, AKA, a tangy Italian relish of pickled vegetables.
Where? 268 Stanningley Road, Bramley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 3BS.
Open from: 9am Monday-Sunday.
Check it out: Instagram.com/silvers_deli
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich at Istanbul Bakery
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Cheap and cheerful may be two words to describe the sandwiches at Istanbul Bakery, but don’t worry, they definitely don’t scrimp on flavour. The bread is freshly made every day (it’s so light and fluffy), and it comes packed with your choice of filling.
The chicken shawarma is some of the tastiest in Leeds, and with lettuce, tomato and sweet chilli sauce, it’s a sandwich you won’t forget anytime soon. Why not get a drink and chips and make it a meal deal?
Where? Market Kitchen, Leeds Kirkgate Market, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7BR.
Open from: 9:30am Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday.
Check it out: Facebook.com/Istanbulbakeryleeds
Panko Halloumi at Little Bao Boy
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If, instead of your usual sandwich fare, you want something smaller, lighter, but just as tasty, then a bao bun is calling your name. Swapping sliced bread for steamed buns, Little Bao Boy stuffs them with all sorts of glorious ingredients.
They fry slabs of halloumi in a panko breadcrumb and deep fry it until beautifully golden. It’s finished with crisp lettuce, spring onions and toasted sesame seeds before being drizzled in a wonderful sweet chilli sauce.
Where? North Brew Tap, 3 Sovereign Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4BA.
Open from: 12pm Sunday-Thursday, 11:30am Friday and Saturday.
Check it out: littlebaoboy.com
Really Cheesy at Cheesy Living Co
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Fromage fan? You’re in luck, because Cheesy Living Co know their way around a seriously good sandwich. From the ham & cheese to the Italian sub, they’re all served on a warm focaccia – our go-to is the Really Cheesy.
Made fresh, always, get ready to wrap your lips around a sarnie filled with buffalo mozzarella and goat’s cheese, accompanied by fresh tomatoes, pesto and balsamic. Heaven.
Where? Leeds Corn Exchange, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BR, 478 Roundhay Road, Oakwood Lane, Roundhay, Oakwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 2HU & 8 Church Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 7BD.
Open from: 11am Sunday-Friday, 10am Saturday, closed on Monday.
Check it out: thecheesylivingco.co.uk
BLT at Things In Bread
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Leeds city centre sandwich shop Things In Bread take sandwiches back to basics. It’s all about the quality of ingredients, so each part of every sandwich can shine – and shine it does in their beloved BLT.
Between two thick-cut slices of perfectly square, buttered white shokupan milk loaf, you’ll find an assembly of bacon, crisp little gem, juicy beef tomato and mayo. It’s a classic made right before your eyes, and you can get yours with a drink and a packet of crisps for the ultimate lunchtime munch.
Where? 15 Boar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5EL.
Open from: 8am Monday-Saturday, 10am Sunday.
Check it out: thingsinbread.com
Uncle Vinh’s BBQ Pork Banh Mi at Banh & Mee
No list of sandwiches is complete without a banh mi. It’s an iconic Vietnamese sandwich and Banh & Mee truly serve up a corker with their BBQ pork version. It’s a freshly baked, crispy baguette, sliced lengthways and packed with all sorts of mouthwatering stuff.
This one? It’s got sweet and spicy barbecue pork, tangy pickled veg, fresh herbs and a dash of hot sriracha sauce. Add a portion of fries to make a full meal and you’re set.
Where? Leeds Kirkgate Market, 34 Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7HY.
Open from: 11am Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday.
Check it out: Instagram.com/banhandmee
Katsu Sando at Shokupan
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The Japanese sandwich is a thing of beauty, brought to Leeds by the folk at Shokupan. Their Katsu Sando is the original, where your choice of chicken, pork or celeriac katsu (that’s ‘cutlet’ to me and you) takes centre stage.
This breadcumbed, deep-fried goodness gets gently placed between two slices of shokupan, spread with their own in-house sauces and stacked with white cabbage, before it’s wrapped up like a present, and a delicious one at that. Our tip, don’t be afraid to get messy with the curry dip!
Where? 27 Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4EA.
Open from: 11am Monday-Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday.
Check it out instagram.com/shokupanleeds
Bhaji Butty at Bundobust
Somewhere between a burger and a sandwich, it’s time to introduce your tastebuds to Bundobust’s Bhaji Butty. Known for incredible Indian street food, if it’s coming from Bundo’s kitchen, it’s guaranteed to be mighty tasty.
You’ve got a soft vegan brioche with a mouthwateringly crispy onion bhaji in the middle, topped with crunchy kachumber sambharo, desi ketchup and green chutney. Pair it with a side of battered okra fries and a craft beer. Bliss!
Where? 6 Mill Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DQ.
Open from: 12pm every day.
Check it out: bundobust.com
Falafel Wrap at Akkawi
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If you haven’t yet wrapped your lips around a falafel wrap from Akkawi, you haven’t lived. We’re talking golden balls of perfectly baked yumminess that keep people returning again and again – and then you’ve got everything else!
Your falafel is accompanied by homemade hummus, fresh greens, chilli sauce and more. But that’s not all, you can also stuff your wrap with grilled halloumi and chicken shawarma.
Where? 56 Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6AD.
Open from: 11am every day.
Check it out: facebook.com/akkawifood
