Who said sandwiches had to be boring?
Packed full of diverse ingredients and mouth-watering flavours, often economical and always satiating, a good sammy is hard to beat.
We asked readers to tell us about the best sandwiches in Canada – and the responses were anything but ho-hum.
From “the sickest brisket” in Winnipeg to a “hot, messy and delicious” fava bean and veggie sandwich in Montreal, and a lobster roll “to die for” in Nova Scotia, these responses are sure to get your stomach growling as you ponder where to get your next bite.
We’ve assembled some of the tastiest entries into a smorgasbord of local options for you to choose from, whether you’re craving a deli sub, fried chicken, slow-cooked BBQ, vegetarian banh mi, or something you can’t quite put your finger on.
This list is by no means exhaustive, but it offers a sampling of some of the most beloved handhelds the country has to offer, and the stories behind them.
So what are you waiting for? Grab a pocketful of napkins and dig in.
–Idella Sturino and Jacob Dubé
Click on the images below to discover some of Canada’s best sandwiches
Submissions have been edited for clarity
Editor: Idella Sturino. Interactive editors: Lucina Lo; Jesse Tahirali. Visuals editors: Janice Pinto, Yader Guzman, Benjamin MacDonald. Community Editor: Jacob Dubé.