13 May 8-14, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | Bread Winners Enriqueta’s, Sanguich, and a dozen more of Miami’s best sandwich shops. BY NICOLE LOPEZ-ALVAR M iami might be known for its croquetas, cafecitos, and pas- telitos, but don’t sleep on the sandwich game — this city stacks it high, toasts it golden, and layers it with delicious, meaty, and cheesy unforgettable flavor. From pressed Cuban classics to over- stuffed hoagies and deli-style masterpieces, Miami’s sandwich scene is as diverse as the neighborhoods that fuel it. Whether you’re biting into a perfectly balanced Cubano from Sanguich, grabbing a cheesesteak at Super Subs, or discovering viral spots like Jholano’s Deli making delicious Italian-style sand- wiches, one thing’s certain: these spots don’t mess around. Hungry yet? Here are the 14 best sandwich shops in Miami, listed in al- phabetical order. Babe’s Meat & Counter 9216 SW 156th St., Miami 786-429-1315 babefroman.com What began as a side hustle at farmers’ mar- kets became a full-fledged business for Mela- nie and Jason Schoendorfer in 2018 when the duo opened Babe’s Meat & Counter in Pal- metto Bay, expanding the menu with a cu- rated selection of high-end specialty meats. Today, a butcher counter doubles as a break- fast and lunch spot that offers charcuterie, sausages, and sandwiches built around pre- mium cuts. Babe’s is one of the only places in Miami that offers Montreal smoked meat, the Canadian take on Jewish deli pastrami, here served on rye bread with mustard. Also worth the trip: the Cuban with house-roasted pork, and the báhn mì, made with your choice of house-smoked pork or duck bacon. Chèvre Miami 1295 Coral Way, Miami 786-332-4128 chevremiami.com Chèvre is a cozy, upscale market where im- ported meats, cheeses, and gourmet pantry staples double as the stars of an impressive sandwich menu. A handful of signature cre- ations and rotating chalkboard specials show- case the shop’s premium ingredients with serious flair. Standouts include “La Italiana,” layered with mortadella, ricotta, pesto, pista- chios, and truffle honey on Sullivan Street bread, and “El Padron,” which brings to- gether paleta Ibérico and award-winning manchego on airy pan de cristal. Don’t leave without one of their mini cheesecakes — creamy, not too sweet, and tucked into a charming wooden box perfect for sharing (or savoring solo). Enriqueta’s 186 NE 29th St., Miami 305-573-4681 enriquetas.com You’ve probably already tried the pan con bistec at Enriqueta’s, the jam-packed Cuban lunch counter/cafeteria that caters to families, workers, and hipsters on the corner of NE 29th Street and Second Avenue in Wynwood. It’s a hearty sandwich crammed with thin slivers of steak, tomato, onion, cheese, and potato sticks. Some say it’s the best pan con bistec in Miami, but you’d be missing out if you didn’t try the Cuban sandwich stuffed with croquetas, which takes the standard Cuban — ham, roast pork, melted Swiss cheese, pickles, and mus- tard between two pieces of bread — and adds a welcome twist of crispy, cheesy croquetas. Franky’s Deli Warehouse 2596 W. 84th St., Hialeah 305-827-5366 frankysdeli.com Franky’s Deli Warehouse in Hialeah was just named the “Best Sandwich in Florida” by Yelp thanks to its stellar, nearly five-star reviews. Tucked among industrial warehouses off I-75, this local legend has been slinging top-tier sandwiches for over 20 years. Whether you’re a regular or a rookie, you’re greeted like family, and if the 27-sandwich menu feels over- whelming, Frank Diaz and his crew will hap- pily steer you right. Crowd favorites include the classic Italian sub, the fresh-made tuna salad, and the sizzling rib-eye cheesesteak — and if you’re smart, you’ll grab a VIP punch card and start working your way to a freebie. Hungry Bear Sub Shop 10521 SW 109th Ct., Miami 305-595-8385 Established in 1979, this three-decade-old Kendall spot specializes in fairly priced, over- stuffed cold-cut and hot sandwiches that could power anyone through any day. Hungry Bear, located across the street from Miami Dade College’s Kendall campus, is often filled with students and South Daders in the know, who pack in for Buffalo chicken, grilled honey mustard turkey, fajita steak, meatballs and provolone, and the hulking cold-cut bomb. Jholano’s Deli 1390 S. Dixie Hwy., Coral Gables 305-661-0177 jholanosdeli.com You’d never expect to find delicious sand- wiches at an indiscreet apartment building across the street from the University of Mi- ami, but Jholano’s has made waves on social media for good reason. The sandwich shop draws influence from Italy and uses only the best ingredients. Each comes fully loaded with Italian deli-style toppings and is made with either focaccia or strecci doppio bread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the in- side. The “7 a.m. in Milano” features focaccia bread, salami, capicollo, burrata, and arugula. No gabagool? No problem — try the “Jholano,” featuring fig jam, brie cheese, prosciutto di parma, and mortadella. You’re welcome. La Sandwicherie Various locations lasandwicherie.com Since 1988, La Sandwicherie has been serving up some of Miami’s most crave-worthy sand- wiches, layered with fresh ingredients on crisp baguettes or buttery croissants. Their legend- ary Dijon vinaigrette ties it all together — so good, you’ll want to grab a bottle. Plus, it’s easy to find your sandwich fix with locations across the city, including Wynwood, Coral Gables, and the original South Beach spot with its un- beatable retro vibe. The menu delivers bold flavors in every bite, from French-style tuna salad with artichokes and eggs to the classic “Frenchie” with salami and Brie. Proper Sausages 9722 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores 786-334-5734 propersausages.com Since 2013, Freddy and Danielle Kaufmann’s Proper Sausages in Miami Shores has been the neighborhood’s go-to for artisanal sau- sages and responsibly sourced meats. Their chalkboard menu of grab-and-go sandwiches showcases the same top-quality, antibiotic- free, grass-fed meats they sell in the shop. Served on fluffy Portuguese muffins, options range from sausage, egg, and cheese to pulled pork with slaw and dry-rubbed pork shoul- der. Don’t miss creative twists like the “Cu- banish” and “Reubenish,” stacked with Berkshire pork, wagyu corned beef, house- made pickles, and kraut. ▼ Café Photo by Nicole Danna Chèvre Miami serves up artisan sandwiches off Coral Way. MIAMI’S SANDWICH SCENE IS AS DIVERSE AS THE NEIGHBORHOODS THAT FUEL IT. >> p14
