Sandwich Sandwich Is London’s New Hype Restaurant
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5 months ago
Move over Pret: Bristol's cult favourite has arrived in the capital
Any foodies who have visited Bristol will know the name Sandwich Sandwich. Locals have been getting their sarnie fix at the beloved spot for over 10 years – and soon, Londoners will be able to get a taste of the action, too, with a new site just opened in the City near St Paul’s.
Sandwich Sandwich: What’s The Story?
The story of this family-run business began in 2010, when Cotham Sandwich Co. opened on Cotham Road South. Two years later, this became Sandwich Sandwich, a takeaway shop doing pretty much what it says on the tin: selling giant, hearty sandwiches with fillings aplenty.
Since then, it has developed into one of Bristol’s cult food spots, picking up a handful of awards along the way including Restaurant of the Year UK by Uber Eats. Nowadays, there are five outposts across Bristol: Baldwin Street (the flagship), Park Row and Queens Road, and this month the founders have made their first foray into London with a new branch on Gresham Street. The launch was partly funded by the £100k grant they received after being named Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2023.
Posting on Instagram, co-owner Josh Kleiner said: ‘When my dad first opened his small sandwich shop in Bristol 12 years ago, he could never have imagined that we would be bringing it to London. Frankly, I can’t believe this is happening, and I think this is what people would normally describe as a “pinch-me” moment.’
Kleiner has ambitious plans, hoping to open another City branch by the end of the year, followed by another four or five across London in 2025.
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What’s On The Menu?
On the menu you’ll find an array of freshly made sandwiches, made with locally sourced ingredients, with a choice of either white or granary bread. Highlights include:
- Posh ham and cheese: pulled ham hock, grated mature cheddar, garlic and parmesan soft cheese, fresh parsley & homemade piccalilli
- Spanish chicken: roast chicken, chorizo oil and garlic soft cheese, chimichurri mayo, sliced chorizo, tomato and spinach
- Rare roast beef: overnight roasted sirloin of beef, rocket, tomato, red onion, horseradish mayo and onion jam
- Hoi sin pulled pork: sticky hoisin pulled pork, cucumber, spring onion and iceberg lettuce
- Chicken Kyiv: breaded chicken, pulled bacon, garlic, parmesan, herby soft cheese, caramelised red onion jam, crunchy iceberg and cucumber
Sandwiches aren’t the only thing on the menu though: a selection of flatbreads are also on offer, alongside salad boxes. The cafe also serves breakfast, plus some popular sides, like scotch eggs and sausage rolls.
Where To Find It
The London branch of Sandwich Sandwich is located at: 1 Gresham Street, EC2V 7BX.
