Table Talk

By Sabs

May 2, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

Cuban Sandwiches at Cool Corners on 14th street.

By CDog

May 2, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this

Jersey Mike’s (a small chain) has the best tasting sub sandwiches. They are expensive but worth it.

By Jake

May 2, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

Reuben’s Deli on Broad Street, near 5 points MARTA Station. Big sandwiches. Good prices. Good service. (just thinking about them, now makes me want one and it is only 10:05 am).

By JJ

May 2, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

Schlotosky’s. Any location. Turkey bacon club on sourdough. YUMMY!

By DBH 1

May 2, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

Henri’s Po Boys or Publix Italian

By Ben

May 2, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

Kool Korners….yes! I’ve been a food fan in ATL for 10 years, but since I’ve never worked downtown, I’ve not had the opportunity to have a Kool Korner’s Cuban. I finally did last week and, yes, it deserves all the hype.

A couple of other dang good sandwich places: NY Deli on Pharr in Buckhead (great steak and deli sandwiches) and Panagea in “West Midtown.” Panagea has interesting international sandwiches and I love their Bahn Mi.

In fact, I love any bahn mi (vietnamese prk sandwiches) so if you ever have a chance to order (most likely in a Vietnamese place naturally), order one.

Finally, I’ll admit to great affection for the Yankee (a piled-on pastrami) at Jason’s Deli.

By JSE

May 2, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

I work in the Candler Building and agree with Jake: Reuben’s is fantastic!

By Koz

May 2, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this

Jersey Mike’s sucks

By Darin

May 2, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

By supergirltg

May 2, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this

JASON’S DELI …any sandwich.

By Travis

May 2, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

Cool Corner’s and the In Between Deli in Gainesville.

By John

May 2, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

Kool Korners and the BLT panini at Little River Grill in downtown Lawrenceville. Yummy!

By T

May 2, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

Jersey Mike’s - authentic Jersey shore subs, there’s nothing else like em - YUM!

By Drew

May 2, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

The New Yorker Deli on Paces Ferry is one of my all time favorites.

By mwh

May 2, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

Jersey Mike’s is not what I would consider to be a small chain - over 400 locations! Appreciate some of the original suggestions!

By scubber

May 2, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this

Kool Korner is a great sandwich as duly noted by the above listers. Woody’s Steak Sanwiches near Piedmont and their former neighbor Fabiano’s had the best deli sandwiches south of the Northeast US for years.

If you are talking sandwich in a bun, then try Skip’s Chicago Dogs on Cllege Avenue in Decatur.

Just Loafin at Memorial and Boulevard has great PoBoys. Ann’s Snack Shack on Memorial and Maynard Terrace is the Home of The Ghetto Burger.

If you are north of the city, Baldinos on Powers Ferry Road near Harry’s Farmer’s Market and Christo’s Pizza on Delk Road are top contenders.

I could go on, and on as I am a bit of a foddie and aficionado on the subject….

Have you ever eaten the steak sandwich at Highland Tap? It is a slab steak between buns……. [drool]

By soforeal

May 2, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

JASONS DELI WITHOUT A DOUBT…

I WILL HAVE TO CHECK OUT COOL CORNERS..

By TK

May 2, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this

Fickle Pickle in Roswell is our hands down favorite. Delicious every time!

By Will

May 2, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

Best Cheesesteak: Mad Italian, bar none!

Best Cuban: Kool Korners

NY Deli is awesome as well.

By Haytham

May 2, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

Uncle Sam’s subs … in Pittsburgh,PA.

i can’t find anything like that in the ATL, and i don’t think i will. i can’t find any place that makes a genuine steak sub.

By Marie

May 2, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this

Have you tried Woody’s on Monroe, Haytham?

By Doug

May 2, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

I know we’re talking Atlanta here, but if there are any southern Californians like me (or anyone heading out there soon) don’t miss the corned beef/pastrami at Canter’s on Fairfax and Beverly in Los Angeles. Piled high; get it with potato salad and cole slaw. Amazing!

By smartguy

May 2, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this

try the place on the corner in downtown Abu Dhabi. If I wanted to know about LA, I would check out the LA times, you idiot.

By Southern Bella

May 2, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know where I can get a Philly Cheesesteak with cheese sauce? I can’t stand the sliced cheese!

By Atlanta Hawks #1 Fan

May 2, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

Have you tried the the Smoked Turkey sandwich at Jim & Nicks on South Cobb. Mouth-watering and delicious. Also, the pulled pork sandwich at Fatt Matt’s.

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By Deborah

May 2, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this

Alon’s Bakery on N. Highland has awesome sandwiches, soups, deserts, etc. They bake their own bread.

By davedawg

May 2, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

I’m a transplant from California (Northern) as well and I’ve found there isn’t a “deli culture” here as in San Francisco, but that is just part of living in the South just like there isn’t a “BBQ culture” there. I love NY Deli in Buckhead but that’s far for me. Rueben’s downtown is good if your willing to pay an arm and a leg, they have great New York attitudes as well. Jersey Mikes is good as is the Publix deli near me (East Lake). Sensational Subs has great Philly cheesesteaks.

These are all good places but I haven’t found the a true neighborhood deli. A deli should be a hive of activity with a dozen guys behind the counter barking and shouting. It should have huge display cases with an infinite amount of meats, cheeses, breads, salads, and things you can’t even pronounce the name of. The menu should be as thick as a dictionary. It would have a trophy case and pictures from all of the softball and Little League teams it has sponsored over the years. There would be customers that would have gone there for years and bring their grandchildren when they visit. To me that is what a deli is. It’s more than just good food it’s the life of the neighborhood.

By Charles Robertson

May 2, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

In the northwest ‘burbs…was blown away by Monte’s in Townelake. CIA chef with a little hole in the wall in a strip center. Friends were talking about it and I tried it for the first time. Geez! Everything homemade and handmade to order. Burgers to die for. Try the HungryMan breakfast sandwich if three of you are headed off for a day of fishing and want one sandwich to share. Signature BLT’s.

By LizDawg

May 2, 2007 1:11 PM | Link to this

Gotta agree with above, no better sandwich in Atlanta than a Mad Italian Cheesesteak, I prefer a solid 8 inch Jolly.

By Kraig

May 2, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

Firehouse Subs are the best

By Doug

May 2, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this

Smartguy, you don’t sound too smart. I prefaced my posting by saying I know this is an Atlanta board, but I wanted to share my experiences with others who may happen to be from LA or might be going out there. Do you actually have a sandwich place to recommend to the rest of us readers? Sounds like you are the idiot!

By PhillyBoys

May 2, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this

Southern Bella, Philly Boys on Howell Mill has the wiz.

By hotdog70

May 2, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

I have to say Lenny’s Sub on Mt. Zion Prkwy. Their turkey Club and cheesesteak is a killer.

By hotdog70

May 2, 2007 1:46 PM | Link to this

http://www.lennyssubshop.com/

By lynn

May 2, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

Can’t believe no one has mentioned Havanas on Buford Hwy at North Druid Hills. The Cubans there are to die for.

By ??????

May 2, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this

The Po-Boys at Pappadeaux!

By Foodie

May 2, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this

The former Mondo Baking (now home to Osteria del Figo) had the best sandwiches. I sorely miss Jane’s cuisine!

By mayretter local

May 2, 2007 2:11 PM | Link to this

The Lunch Basket by Kennestone Hospital in Mayretter. Great chicken salad & egg salad sandwiches.

By Kris

May 2, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

Loaf and Kettle in the Healey Bldg!!

By stephanie

May 2, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

Jason’s Deli & Thumb’s Up any location…

By !!!!

May 2, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this

Wrights Gourmet Deli in Dunwoody is the BEST!!!!

By Kevin

May 2, 2007 2:41 PM | Link to this

Jersey Mike’s is far from a “small chain” they are all over the east coast and midwest these days, but I agree they are good sammies….

By ringo252

May 2, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this

I’m addicted to the Quizno’s honey bourbon chicken sub.

By JaminATL

May 2, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

These are all very nice sandwich places, (Kool Korners, Jason’s Deli, New York Deli) and I like them but Hands Down the best sandwiches in Atlanta can be found at Muss & Turnerswebsite

The sandwiches are more expensive because everything that goes into them is better than any other place in town. I live in Grant Park and I travel out to Smyrna for M&T’s because it’s that good.

By JJ

May 2, 2007 3:09 PM | Link to this

Lynn Havana’s is still there? OMG I worked in Executive park back in the 80’s and we used to go there once a week. I’ve since moved to the suburbs and think about that place often. I loved their sandwiches. I guess a road trip is in order this weekend….

And is the Mad Italian still around? I like Philly, but would drive downtown for a Mad Italian……YUM-O!!

By Filbert

May 2, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this

Cuban sandwiches from Havanna 2 U on Rt 9 between Windward Pkwy and McFarland, and ANYTHING from Williamson Bros. (incl. the banana cream pie!)

By Gasper

May 2, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this

Anyone who suggests a chain has the best sandwiches is an idiot.

By JLP

May 2, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this

The Cuban Sandwiches at Papi’s (Stockbridge and Ponce De Leon locations).

By mimi

May 2, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this

I will probably get laughed at but there is a place on antique row in chamblee called vintage pizzeria that has great philly cheese steaks. you can get chicken phillies as well. the cheese is mixed in with the meat and they are piled on a hoagie with lettuce and tomato on top. they are SO YUMMY. they also have a homemade ceasar salad dressing that is to die for.

By LR

May 2, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this

Vintage pizzeria IS really good, though it never occurred to me to order a sandwich from there … thanks for the tip, mimi

By Bushwacker

May 2, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

The RIB-EYE sandwich at THe EARL in east Atlanta is hard to beat.

By Haca Mila

May 2, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

R Thomas, without a doubt!

By JustMe

May 2, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

Best Po Boy hands down can be found at the Little German Bakery (formerly Bruhweiler’s, formerly Hofer’s)in Sandy Springs.

By Pastafarian

May 2, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

Bagel Palace in Toco Hills. Being next to a large Jewish neighborhood really helps.

By Gasper & scubber are right

May 2, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

Jersey Mike’s, Publix, Jason’s Deli - these people have no clue and they dont know what they are missing (alright, alright the chicken salad sub at Publix is sublime, but…) a CHAIN??!! - GIMME A BREAK - BALDINO’S, BABY - Eatzi’s wasn’t bad - po boys’s at NEW ORLEANS - THE PEOPLE’S RESTAURANT on Mitchell St.

By Will

May 2, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

Three Mad I’s in metro area: Chamblee @ Savoy and N. P’tree, Windy Hill and US 41, and now on Windward.

By RK

May 2, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this

Until I can find a hoagie or a WaWa’s down here, there are no great sandwiches.

By Michelle

May 2, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

FIREHOUSE SUBS www.firehousesubs.com and G’s Deli— used to be Gandolfo’s on Satellite Blvd. in Duluth.

By Michelle

May 2, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

http://www.firehousesubs.com/

By N-GA

May 2, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

The memory of Harold’s (downtown) is almost too much to bear.

Havana Restaurant on Buford Hwy

Henri’s Po’ Boy

New York Deli near Northside hospital

Deli Junction (Ellijay)

Alon’s (anything on bread there is great!)

By Derek

May 2, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

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Elliott Street Deli & Pub …

Period …

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By dawgdan

May 2, 2007 5:12 PM | Link to this

I have to say that I really do love Jersey Mike’s. For a chain, it’s incredible. Fresh-slicing the ingredients is absolutely key to a great sandwich.

Baldino’s is great. I wish they had more than their two current locations. Fancy Pantry in Alpharetta also serves up some pretty mean sandwiches. Baguettes and Bagels in AlphaRoswell had an incredible chicken club.

By Brian

May 2, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

VERMONT MUSTARD COMPANY It is located in Smyrna and its simply amazing and AOL.com did “Atlanta’s Best Sandwich”… Vermont Mustard Company came in 3rd… Behind 2 chain restaurants. Vermont is the real deal. Check them out!

By Hamilton

May 2, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this

AJC.com shouldn’t allow any of these posts that say Jersey Mike’s, Jason’s Deli or Schlotsky’s. I don’t think they’re bad by any means, but just like BBQ…you can’t go with chains…you gotta go with the hole-in-the-wall, mom & pop-type places. There used to be a place at Roswell Rd. & Abernathy called SONNY’S DELI. Authentic Jewish deli. It was the best, but then Jason’s Deli moved into the neighborhood and ran Sonny out. I think Sonny re-located. Anyone have any idea where Sonny’s is today?

By Hamilton

May 2, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

Yep, Havana’s is still there. I’ve only been there once. The sandwich was good, but the place kinda scared me a little bit.

By Hamilton

May 2, 2007 6:25 PM | Link to this

For cheesesteaks….DEFINITELY Woody’s at 10th & Monroe. THERE IS NO COMPETITION HERE. You’ll wait in line a long time, and you’ll like it! Best time to go is after 2pm when there’s less of a line and they aren’t trying to cook 10 other cheesesteaks at the same time as yours.

By Paul A.

May 2, 2007 6:29 PM | Link to this

Havana restaurant on buford hwy… Excellent.

Fabiano’s …. Douglasville. Jeff is the man! I drive 30 minutes to get there.

Also, order the Lionel at The Highlander in midtown. Another of Jeff’s joints. PS… Guiness Stew!!!

Subway is better than Blipmie’s!!!!!!

Try Marietta Diner. Close to Dobbins AFB.

Vittles in Smyrna. Scary decor but great food, CHEAP!

By a monotti

May 2, 2007 6:56 PM | Link to this

there is no good sandwich deli in stone mountain.

If anyone will open one they will make a mint.

I like sandwhichs but dont like to drive that far to get them.

By ME

May 3, 2007 8:15 AM | Link to this

How about the Ham and cheese at the BP gas station??

Just kidding. FIREHOUSE Subs!! and The Rising Roll in Hapeville.

By Mark

May 3, 2007 8:50 AM | Link to this

I agree with Hamilton. Woody’s is hard to beat. But firehouse subs are great too. Go try the “New York steamer”. I’s very tasty!

By John

May 3, 2007 9:00 AM | Link to this

Muss&Turner’s in Smyrna/Vinings

The Gobbler is, without a doubt, the best sandwich on the face of the Earth.

By dkt

May 3, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this

I have to say that I grew up down the street from the ORIGINAL Mikes Subs (Jersey Mikes to you guys) and the franchise is as good as the orignal was, other than the fact that we got served by a bunch of surfer boys!!!!! To open a franchise you have to go to Jersey Mikes University in Point Pleasant NJ. Doesn’t get much better than that!

By Laura

May 3, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this

I’d have to agree with all the votes for Kool Korner. The place doesn’t look like much at all, but I absolutely love their cubans! And NY Deli on Pharr is great too. Very wide selection of sandwiches & I’ve yet to find one I don’t like. TK - can you suggest one at the Fickle Pickle? Been there just once & I think I got the cuban. Not that impressed… Also - Rising Roll in Alpharetta is great & has a wide variety.

By Juan Holmes

May 3, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this

I’d have to say that The Varsity, you can get a sammich in over 09F911029D74E35BD84156C5635688C0 different ways.

By NYer

May 3, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this

Woody’s for sure for phillys and their black and white shakes are to die for!!

Like another poster said, Woody’s former neighbor, Fabiano’s was the BEST hero south of NYC

and I agree that Publix Italian is not bad at all

Havana’s is good also a good place for shakes - but these are tropical. Deelish!!!

Sorry but chains just aren’t as good as small mom and pops with quality ingredients and folks that care about serving real food.

LOL on the poster who wants a real deli with a bunch of guys behind the counter screaming…! Anybody been to Katz’s on the Lower East Side? Man! I’m salivating here.

By Trey

May 3, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this

48th Street Deli off Mt. Vernon in Dunwoody. Best sandwiches hands down. It is not anywhere near where I live but I still make time to drive up there and get my fix.

By J-Mo

May 3, 2007 10:10 AM | Link to this

Dave’s Cosmic Subs by Emory.

By Edi

May 3, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

The Havana on Buford Hwy! I will wait for a cuban sandwich when the line is out the door

By thisisbiggerthanitshouldbe

May 3, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this

I make one helluva fried bologna sammich!!

By JJ

May 3, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

MMMMMMM fried bologna sammich, man that takes me back…..

By DJ

May 3, 2007 11:31 AM | Link to this

There used to be a very very good sandwich place at the corner of Haynes Bridge Road and Northwinds Parkway.

Can anyone tell me the name, and if it is still there?

By Southern Bella

May 3, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

Thanks PhillyBoys, Mimi, and Hamilton for the cheese steak recommendations!!!

By DBH 1

May 3, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

Forgot to mention the Mill Combo at Mellow Mushroom

By jj

May 3, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

Pangea.

Metrofresh for healthy sandwiches.

NY Deli.

By Tina

May 3, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

Fickle Pickle in Roswell, hands down. I also like the Cuban from our local Publix deli. Alon’s in Virginia Highlands also makes a rocking sandwich, but it’s a far piece from here in Sandy Springs.

By Ro

May 3, 2007 6:56 PM | Link to this

The best “pastrami sandwich” Jason’s Deli @ CampCreek Market Place. The best sandwich I’ve had since I left New York.

By FoodSnob

May 4, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

Woodys Hands down the best Cheesesteak ever - I have been all over the country (including Philly) and Woodys does it like no other.

KoolKorners Great Cuban (and I am from Miami) make sure the old man is taking the money - he makes sure the sandwiches are done RIGHT!!

Chains SUCK

I used to love the Chicken Salad sandwich at Market One on Ponce.

By tah

May 7, 2007 11:33 AM | Link to this

Come to Cobb County! Murphy’s on Delk Rd!!! Real NY subs!

By Kennesaw Dave

May 7, 2007 6:47 PM | Link to this

For me, I have 2 places in Kennesaw I love. McAllister’s makes an awesome Ruben! And Philly Connection has a to die for chicken hoegie!