Gone are the days when a sandwich was just two pieces of bread filled with cheese or ham, this simple meal has had a bit of a reinvention recently, new interesting fillings and better bread options are making the sandwich a must have lunch time treat again!
I've recently tried out a few sandwich shops that I really think are worth a visit!
The first is the Alberts Deli in Richmond, tucked away from the main shopping street but no more than 5 minutes walk and you arrive outside this little shop front. They've recently won an award for Deli of the year in London and once you've stepped inside its easy to see why! The shelves are filled with amazing products that are otherwise hard to find and make amazing foody gifts, chocolate pasta, salmon terrine and tea pigs tea are just a small glimpse at the amazing selection they carry. Then there's the array of fresh and homemade cakes, quiches, frittatas and salads that fill the deli counter. If none of that takes your fancy then they have an amazing sandwich menu, my personal favourite being chicken, crispy bacon, avocado, rocket and pesto mayonnaise...amazing! You definitely get your moneys worth here as the sandwiches are really well filled and you can taste that really good produce has been used! If you're a vegetarian they also have a delicious and inventive section for you to choose from!
Take a peek next time you're in Richmond! www.thealbertsdeli.com
Next up is a place that I've recently tried out in Kingston, called The Terrace.
It's just off the market square and has possibly the biggest sandwich menu I've ever seen! This place offers plenty of outside seating making it a perfect place for a sunny day but they've also got plenty of seating inside! The menu itself is amazing and I opted for the smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich to then be offered an amazing selection of bread to choose from- their signature sliced wholemeal, sesame bagels, focaccia, paninis and ciabatta are just a few of the varieties on offer! I went for the ciabatta which I had toasted and it didn't disappoint, the filling was generous, fresh and tasted delicious!
www.terraceeatery.co.uk
The last place I think you need to try is Cook and Garcia, again in Richmond but this time on the main shopping street. Their sandwich menu is smaller than the others but I think, perfectly formed. I've been here a few times and had "the Italian job" every time, Parma Ham, mozarella, tomato and pesto, they've also got a variety of breads available and my favourite is the seeded ciabatta, so good when toasted! My boyfriend had had the "humdinger" a few times when we've been which is roasted vegetables, humous and feta, unlike some vegetarian sandwiches that leave you craving meat this was so tasty you didn't even notice it was veggie! In fact it was so good we tried to re create it at home, not as successfully I might add so we went back the next week!
www.cookandgarcia.co.uk
The thing I like about these places is the personal service you get. Everything is served with a smile and the staff are so helpful and friendly, unlike some of the large chains where you're just a number! Hope you enjoy these places and happy lunching!
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