Where are the best sandwiches in the Triangle? Vote now for your favorite
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- Vote for the best place to eat sandwiches in the Triangle.
- The first round of voting ends 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11.
- The N&O compiled the nominees after asking readers their favorite local sandwich shops.
Wednesday, March 11 update: You can vote in the second round here.
We asked for the top places to eat sandwiches the Triangle, and you didn’t hesitate to share your favorites.
On March 2, The News & Observer invited readers to tell us the local delis and restaurants that serve the best sandwiches. We reviewed your nominations and also asked our staff’s foodies to recommend can’t-miss sandwich shops in the Raleigh area.
We ended up with a list of 43 places that serve BLTs, club sandwiches and other lunchtime staples. Below, you can vote for the Raleigh-area sandwich shop you love the most:
The first round of voting is set to end 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, so be sure to cast your ballot soon. Round 2 of voting will start later that same day.
This contest is meant to be fun and it’s not a scientific poll.
The restaurants that went up for a vote had to meet the following criteria:
- fewer than 20 locations across the United States
- no plans to close their doors soon
- locations in or near Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill
This story was originally published March 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
