The late, great rocker Warren Zevon encouraged us to “enjoy every sandwich.” In Columbia, it is not difficult to follow such wise advice.
From classics to more adventurous versions, there are so many types of sandwiches to enjoy in Columbia. National Sandwich Day is coming up on Sunday, November 3, and while we can’t answer some questions – for example, is a hot dog a sandwich – we can make many recommendations.
Of course, a single item can’t cover every tasty sandwich in a city; but here’s a look at just a few of the city’s many tempting options. Prices are included where possible. As always, check with each restaurant for current prices and availability.
44 Canteen: Cali-Steak sandwich
Enjoy a little West Coast-meets-Midwest flavor with IPA-marinated steak chunks, fries, Chihuahua cheese, salsa fresca, avocado, lime aioli and lettuce on a brioche bun. $14.50. https://www.44canteen.com/menu
Addison’s: BLT wrap with grilled salmon
A different twist on surf and turf, the T of the wrap comes from sweet tomato jam and a tomato tortilla. https://addisonsgrill.com/
Belly market and rotisserie: Muffaleta
Belly’s version of this New Orleans delicacy consists of smoked ham, salami and mortadella with olive salad, two types of cheese, mayonnaise, oil and vinegar. $15. https://www.eatbellymarket.com/daily-menu
Beetroot box: Falafel wrap
This wrap reflects Beet Box’s unique combination of taste and freshness and offers a modern take on dishes that lean more towards the Middle East. https://www.eatabeetbox.com/ourmenu
Broadway Brewery: Chicken Salad Sandwich
Sometimes you just want a high-quality chicken salad sandwich, and Broadway Brewery offers the lunch main course with heirloom tomato and butter leaf lettuce on focaccia. $12. https://www.broadwaybrewery.com/menu
Broadway Dinner: Grilled cheese and bacon
Always satisfying, The Diner is the perfect place for a favorite comfort food with the bonus of some Patchwork Farms bacon. $8.25. https://broadwaydinercomo.com/menu/
Café Berlin: Tempeh Reuben
Enjoy one of the great meatless sandwiches: Cafe Berlin’s house-made tempeh is combined with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and “gazillion island dressing” on Uprise Bakery bread. $11. https://www.cafeberlincomo.com/menu
More: Craving a good Reuben sandwich in Columbia? Try these local favorites
Como Smoke and Fire: Any grilled macaroni and cheese sandwich
The Columbia Barbecue Head adds macaroni and cheese to a variety of sandwiches on Texas toast — from Buffalo chicken to burnt ends, hot link to brisket — and it’s a delicious bit too much. $16.99. https://www.comosmokeandfire.com/bbq-menu
Endwell Taverna: Spiedie sandwich
A regional specialty from New York, this sandwich resembles Italian barbecue, said chef Ted Cianciosi. Marinated cubes of chicken are marinated and put on skewers, then served with caper aioli and arugula on an Italian roll as a kind of open sandwich. $15. https://www.endwelltaverna.com/menu
More: Endwell Taverna, sibling of Ozark Mountain Biscuit, carries pizza from New York to Columbia
Irene’s BBQ: Sprouty Melt
In addition to tempting tortas and barbecue sandwiches, Irene’s offers this vegetarian option on pita bread with roasted Brussels sprouts, squash and shallots, topped with smoked gouda, macha hot honey and jalapenos. $15. https://www.irenesbbq.com/menu
Nourish Café and Market: Brekkie Wrap
A healthy and tempting option for any daylight hour, this gluten-free wrap includes adobo roasted potatoes, black beans, spinach, spiced cashew sauce, and avocado. $16. https://nourishcafemarket.com/menu
The Old Neighborhood Café: Big Commish
Go big before you go home with baked bologna, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, cheese and mustard in baguette. $12. https://www.oldneighborhoodcafe.com/dinner
Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co.: Chicken Fried Chicken
One of the many great Ozark Mountain sandwiches that started with biscuits — and now can also be served on cornbread or a brioche bun — this old-fashioned Southern-style favorite features fried chicken, sausage gravy, vegetables and an over-easy egg. $13. https://ozarkbiscuits.com/menus
Park: Bulgogi Philly
The Philly cheesesteak is complemented with bulgogi and spicy sriracha aioli. $14. https://www.dineatpark.com/
Sycamore: Egg salad
A lightly dressed up version of a simple favorite, Sycamore’s egg salad sandwich features almond basil pesto and sits on house-made honey wheat bread. $10. https://sycamorerestaurant.com/menu
Another dozen sandwiches worth trying: After biting chicken waffle; B&B Bagels B&B special; Billiards pork tenderloin; D. Rowe’s Philly brisket; Dada Doner chicken döner wrap; Flat branch classic pub dip; Goldie’s Bagels The Rachel; Just from Jeff Italian beef; Lee Street Deli Magic CBR; Murrys grilled eggplant; The Night Owl every sandwich special; Syrian cuisine lamb shank.
Aarik Danielsen is the features and culture editor for the Tribune. Contact him at adanielsen@columbiatribune.com or by calling 573-815-1731. He is on Twitter/X @aarikdanielsen.
This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: Sandwiches to enjoy at Columbia restaurants for National Sandwich Day
