Where to get a serious sandwich in Canberra
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Whether you’re on the hunt for a quick midweek bite or a weekend carbs-and-coffee fix, here’s where to find a truly serious sandwich in Canberra.
Why? Because there are few things more delicious than the perfect combination of ingredients between two slices of chewy, crusty bread.
Sandoochie (City West)
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It’s time to make a date with a dooch. Gaining something of a cult following since its opening in 2022, Sandoochie has elevated the simple sandwich with an ever-changing menu of seriously toothsome sangers that overflow with flavour.
With combinations like butter chicken with onion bhaji, raita and coriander and falafel, Marie Rose sauce, herbs and cucumber pickle, you can always expect to find a satisfying and filling lunch option. There’s a reason their slogan is “Get off your cooch, come get a dooch.”
Open Monday to Friday, 11 am – 3 pm | Shop 8 No Name Lane, Canberra City | sandoochie.com.au
Al’s Deli & Diner (City)
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Seeking a lunch option that’s quick, hefty, and delicious? The new Al’s Deli & Diner is here to bring you superb sandwiches in the city.
We’re talking a menu packed full of the classics (like Meat and Pickles, Egg and Lettuce, and the classic Schnitty) as well as a Bacon & Egg Roll and a rotating selection of specials. The best part? They’re all $15. Top off your meal with a Redbrick Coffee before getting back to your busy workday.
Open Monday to Friday, 7 am – 2 pm and weekends, 8.30 am – 2 pm | 122 Alinga Street, Canberra City | alsdeli.com.au
Stacks Sandwich & Coffee Bar (City)
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All about seriously stacked sandwiches, Stacks is the sandwich and coffee bar that’s taken over Matt Moran’s &Sando. Promising sandwiches that are higher than your standards and serving Single O coffee, Stacks follows the same business model as &Sando with minimal changes to the original look or feel.
Serving a sando combo to suit most moods, all you need to do is choose between fresh or toasted and let the team load up a takeaway box for you.
Open Monday to Friday, 7 am – 3 pm and weekends 8 am – 3 pm | 148 Bunda Street, City | @stackscbr
On Lonsdale (Braddon)
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Craving something a little bit different to a classic sandwich? On Lonsdale serves sando’s that wouldn’t taste out of place in Japan. All made with soft milk bread, the options here include the Hokkaido Hambagu, the Tonkatsu and Prawn Deluxe.
Packed full of Asian flavours, they’re stacked, saucy and seriously satisfying.
Open Monday to Sunday, 7.30 am – 3 pm | 23 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | homeallday.au/on-lonsdale
DOM’s Deli (Acton)
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Served in a cafe reminiscent of a retro 1950s Italian deli, DOM’s signature sandwiches are well worth making a trip for.
Serving both fresh and toasted sandwich options, the Italian-inspired menu ranges from the Dom’s Special with mortadella, basil pesto, sliced black olives, roasted red peppers and fior di latte to the HCT – smoked traditional leg ham, tomato relish, American cheese, provolone, and chipotle mayo served on an English muffin. For vegetarians, there’s the Salad (a sandwich with oak lettuce, shredded carrot and beetroot, cucumber, basil pesto, chickpea mix, dill pickles, and mayo). If you’re looking for recommendations, the fresh Hot Honey Salumi (hot sopressa, prosciutto, fermented garlic honey, fior di latte and mixed leaves) and the Tuna Melt (house tuna mix, guindilla peppers, green onion, and Swiss and American cheese) are already fast favourites.
It’s also worth noting that all the toasted sandwiches can be made gluten-free!
Monday to Sunday, 10 am – 2 pm | National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton | @doms.deli_
Barrio (Braddon and Fyshwick)
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As a favourite haunt of our Associate Editor Emma Macdonald, you know that cheese and bread will be on the menu of this little coffee bar in Braddon – and it’ll be darn good.
Describing the cheese toastie as a “culinary experience of a lifetime”, they also have a rotating list of toasties with all the staples. For those living in the south, the new Fyshwick location also serves up their iconic toasties. Head along to try one for yourself.
Braddon: Open Monday to Friday, 7 am – 2 pm and Saturday to Sunday, 8 am – 2 pm | Fyshwick: Open Monday to Friday, 7.30 am – 1.30 pm and Saturday 8 am – 12.30 pm | 59/30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon and 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | barriocollective.com
Sliceria (City and Parkes)
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Tuscan-style sandwiches, anyone? You might know Chef Hem for his pizzas, but his fresh schiacciata sandwiches are also worth lining up for. Packed full of Italian flavours like shaved mortadella and straciatella cheese, a single bite will transport you straight to the streets of Rome.
City: Open Monday to Friday, 11.30 am – 3 pm | Parkes: Open Monday to Sunday, 11.30 am – 3 pm and weekends 5 pm – 9 pm | 5/115 Marcus Clarke Street, City and 62 Constitution Avenue, Parkes | @sliceria.cbr
Intra PRVN (Campbell)
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Home of the kimchi jaffle, it would be wrong not to mention Intra PRVN. It’s become iconic for a reason. Just sayin’.
Serving uncomplicated but delicious combinations between bread (including a smoked chicken pesto jaffle and chimichanga jaffle), the food might sound simple, but one bite will blow your mind.
Open Monday to Friday, 6.30 am – 2 pm and Saturday to Sunday 8 am – 2 pm | 30/12 Provan Street, Campbell | intracbr.com.au
Caffè al Lago (Gungahlin)
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Serving Italian sandwiches on freshly baked schiacciata and focaccia panini bread, Caffé al Lago has a cult following for a reason. Stuffing their bread with Italian-inspired fillings like salami, artichokes, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and more, we’ll warn you now: the sandwiches here are so big, you’ll probably have to save half for later.
You also might have to wait in line to try one of these, so make sure to get to the cafe early before they sell out!
Open Monday to Tuesday, 8 am – 4 pm, Wednesday to Thursday, 8 am – 6 pm, Friday and Saturday, 8 am – 8 pm and Sunday, 8 am – 6 pm | 60A Phyllis Ashton Circuit, Gungahlin | @caffeallago
Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium (Fyshwick)
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There’s nothing like a good toastie and Melted in Fyshwick knows how to do one well.
Forget basic ham and cheese between butter and bread; here you can treat your taste buds to combinations like mi goreng noodles, chilli jam and fried eggs, nacho beef mince with avocado, corn chips and cheese and more. You know you want to sink your teeth into one of these…
Open Monday to Friday, 7 am – 2.30 pm and Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm | U 2/3 Pirie Street, Fyshwick | meltedtoasties.com
Tutto Delicatessen (Mawson)
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Who can resist a takeaway toasted Italian panini? Tutto Delicatessen is a true Italian deli, complete with a counter of cured meats, fresh cheeses, buckets of antipasti, marinated veg and more.
Specialising in quality European and local small goods, after exploring the different deli offerings, trying the meatball panini is a must. And yes, you can thank us later.
Open Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm (closed Tuesday) and weekends 8 am – 3 pm | 142-152 Mawson Place, Mawson | facebook.com/tuttodelicatessen
