Vancouver Cheap Eats: 5 must-try sandwich spots

Dec 19 2017, 10:56 pm

When hunger strikes, few things beat the satisfaction of taking the first bite out of your favourite sandwich. From the classic BLT to the Vietnamese banh mi, there is sure to be a sandwich to suit every taste and preference. Today we’re rounding up a list of the tastiest sandwiches we’ve found in the city for under $10.

Finch’s Tea and Coffee House

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Kicking off this list is Finch’s Tea and Coffee House, offering a menu of simple yet delectable sandwiches. Situated in the heart of Gastown, this quaint, European-style café is known for their gourmet sandwiches and is often packed throughout the day, with a line out the door at lunch. Their most popular menu item is the Pear and Blue Brie baguette, though you really can’t go wrong with whatever you choose!

Address: 353 West Pender Street, Gastown
Phone: 604-899-4040
Website: www.finchteahouse.com

Hubbub Sandwiches

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Build-your-own-sandwiches lovers will swoon over Hubbub. Their sandwiches come with the option of adding Hubbub secret house-made sauce, romaine lettuce, pickled jalapenos and crunchy caramelized onions on a toasted baguette — which just so happen to be baked fresh daily with no chemicals or preservatives.

Address: 859 Hornby Street and 420 Robson Street, Downtown
Phone: 604-568-3398 and 604-801-9995
Website: www.hubbubsandwiches.com

Au Petit Café

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The signature Vietnamese banh mi is a popular sandwich choice in Vancouver and not many do it better than the family-run Au Petit Café. Made on fresh French bread every day, Au Petit Café offers nine different sandwich options starting at $4.25. All sandwiches are generously topped with pickled carrots, fresh onion, coriander, cucumber and peppers.

Address: 4851 Main Street, Riley Park
Phone: 604-873-3328
Website: www.aupetitcafe.com

Harvest Deli

Harvest Deli

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We challenge you to find another sandwich shop in the city that offers a wider selection of sandwiches than Harvest Deli. This little hole-in-the-wall will make you whatever sandwich you are craving – and they are all delicious, fresh and affordable! All sandwiches come with a pickle on the side and half sandwiches options are available, as well as a full kids menu for those with smaller appetites.

Address: 2963 West Broadway, Kitsilano
Phone: 604-739-3354
Website: www.harvestdeli.ca

Pazzo Chow

Rounding off our sandwich list is Pazzo Chow, a little Italian food-retail spot in Chinatown that sells delicious house-made ice cream sandwiches by local company Brown Paper Packages Ice Cream. Sandwiches are $5.75 each and a wide selection of one-of-a-kind flavours are always in rotation, including Razzle Dazzle, White Turtle, and Cranberry Billy.

Address: 620 Quebec Street, Chinatown
Phone: 604-563-1700
Website: www.pazzochow.com

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