The News & Observer asked readers and staff to nominate their favorite sandwich shops.
Round 2 of our contest features 20 restaurants and delis in the Triangle.
Vote for your go-to place to eat sandwiches until this round ends on Friday, March 13.
Whether you’re a fan of grilled cheese or Reubens, there are plenty of sandwiches to try in the Triangle. But which are the best?
On March 2, The News & Observer invited readers to tell us the sandwich shops they love the most. We reviewed your nominations and also asked our staff’s food experts to share the restaurants and delis that are staples of the Raleigh-area dining scene.
We started with a list of 43 nominees, and now we’re down to the top 20 sandwich shops. Below, you can cast your vote for your favorite local place to eat sandwiches.
There are more than 20 restaurants you can choose from, due to several ties. Feel free to refresh this page and vote as many times as you want. Here’s what to know about the future rounds of the contest:
The second round will determine the Top 10. It will be live from about 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11 until 10 a.m. Friday, March 13.
The third round will determine the Top 5. It will be live from about 11 a.m. March 13 until 10 a.m. Monday, March 16.
The fourth round will determine the Top 2. It will be live from about 11 a.m. March 16 until 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18.
The fifth round will determine the winner. It will be live from about 11 a.m. March 18 until 10 a.m. Friday, March 20.
Here are the top 20 sandwich shops, in order of how many votes they received in Round 1:
1. International Delights
2. Deli on Main Street
3. Milo’s Cafe
4. Poppyseed Market
5. Alimentari at Left Bank
6. Fratelli’s Delicatessen
7. Berkeley Cafe
8. Artisan Beer and Cheese
9. Ideals Sandwich and Grocery
10. LRB Provisions - tie
10. Union Special - tie
11. Merritt’s Grill
12. Neal’s Deli
13. Eastcut
14. Common Market
15. Village Deli & Grill
16. Bongiorno & Son - tie
16. Pho Xpress - tie
17. The Butcher’s Market
18. Carroll’s Kitchen - tie
18. Southern Craft Sandwiches - tie
19. Pastrami Tom’s
20. Manhattan Cafe - tie
20. Serendipity Gourmet Deli - tie
Please note that this contest is meant to be fun and not a scientific poll. To be eligible, nominees had to meet the following criteria:
operate fewer than 20 locations across the country
have no plans to close their doors soon
be in or near Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill
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