Food & Drink

Where’s the best sandwich in the Triangle? Tell us your favorite


We’re asking readers to nominate their favorite place to eat a sandwich near Raleigh, North Carolina.
We’re asking readers to nominate their favorite place to eat a sandwich near Raleigh, North Carolina. jleonard@newsobserver.com
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  • The News & Observer invites readers to nominate the best sandwich shops in the Triangle.
  • Fill out the form to nominate restaurants in or near Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill.
  • We will invite readers to vote on their favorite local places to eat sandwiches.

Picnic weather is on the horizon, and the outdoor experience wouldn’t be complete without sandwiches.

So, where’s the best place to get a sandwich in the Triangle? We want to hear about the local restaurants and delis that serve the top versions of this lunchtime staple.

That’s why The News & Observer is inviting you to share your recommendations for Raleigh-area businesses that serve everything from stand-out grilled cheeses to crave-worthy turkey clubs. Fill out the form at this link to nominate your favorite sandwich shop.

To be eligible, a restaurant must:

  • be in or near Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill.
  • have fewer than 20 locations across the United States.

If you can’t choose one favorite sandwich shop, feel free to submit another nomination. Please note that this is meant to be a fun contest, not a scientific poll.

Once nominations are in, we will invite readers to vote for the sandwich shops they love the most. Stay tuned for details.

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This story was originally published March 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM.

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Simone Jasper
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Simone Jasper is a service journalism reporter at The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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