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August is National Sandwich Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than stuffing your face at these 10 DFW spots.
The bounty of food holidays can be tough to keep up with. For example, did you know that August 3 is National Watermelon Day, and August 24 is National Waffle Day? Or August 8 is National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day? Yes, even the very oddly specific scenarios have their own special moments.
These one-day holidays make it difficult to celebrate properly. Luckily, the entirety of August is National Sandwich Month, which gives you 31 days to sample delectable subs, Reubens, po’boys, and more across the DFW area. Here are ten of our favorite sandwich destinations.
1. The Sandwich Spot
8050 Preston Rd Ste 102 Frisco, TX 75034
Sometimes, a place’s name is just the perfect description. If you’re in Frisco and want a sandwich, this is the spot! With more than three dozen selections on the menu (37, to be exact), you have access to just about every meat and vegetarian option.
I’d personally recommend The Joey, which is, in fact, not named after me. Not in a meatball mood? The roast beef and cream cheese pairing of The Cowboy Quake is a unique blend of flavors, while no one will say “I’m out” to The Shark Tank’s turkey, bacon, and avocado trifecta. The Sandwich Spot also boasts its jalapeño bomb sauce, a wonderful dipping vessel for your sandwich.
2. Galligaskin’s
5817 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Galligaskin’s is celebrating its 50th anniversary, always a good indication a place is doing something right. You’ll find over a dozen classic subs on the menu to fit just about every craving. If you can’t decide, give the Scrambled Egg & Cheddar a try in the mornings and go for the Galli Deluxe at other times of day, a bounty of ham, turkey, and roast beef that pairs incredibly well with Galligaskin’s olive oil house dressing.
3. Dino’s Subs
2221 S. Collins St, Arlington, TX 76010
Photo courtesy of Dino’s Subs.
Dino’s Subs is building on multiple generations and more than 100 years of food service, so you know you’re getting great old-school vibes.
The Big D might set the record for most meat on a sandwich; you’ll get baked ham, peppered beef, salami, bologna, pepperoni, and cappocollo, all piled onto white or wheat bread. For a lighter option, try the peanut butter, banana, and honey combo. If you still have room after your sandwich, grab a slice of New York-style cheesecake or baklava.
4. Carshon’s Deli
3133 Cleburne Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Carshon’s Deli, an original staple in Fort Worth, is approaching its 100th year of operation. The Rebecca is the standout here, a combo of pastrami, smoked turkey, cream cheese, and Russian dressing. However, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, even if you veer away from a traditional sandwich and toward bagels and lox.
Be sure to bring some cash since Carshon’s doesn’t take other forms of payment.
5. Bread Zeppelin
Multiple locations
We love a good punny name, and much like Led Zeppelin took rock music to new heights, Bread Zeppelin is changing the salad and sandwich game. The shop sports its unique style in several locations across the DFW area. Bread Zeppelin cores out a freshly baked artisan baguette and stuffs it with signature or customized chopped salads.
Highlights include the Buffalo Chicken and Lonestar, a mix of flank steak, crispy onions, avocado, jalapeño, and tomatoes. However, with a choose-your-own option, you’re only limited by your imagination.
6. Evan’s Meat Market
4266 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
Evan’s Meat Market certainly lives up to its moniker, from tenderloins to brisket to short ribs. Yet perhaps the best po’boy option is the chicken salad, featuring smoked chicken, sweet pickle, black pepper, and mayonnaise piled onto French bread imported from Louisiana.
Evan’s Meat Market also has an impressive roster of sides, such as fresh corn on the cob and roasted sweet potatoes.
7. Deli News
17062 Preston Rd, Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75248
You don’t have to travel to the Big Apple to get a taste of New York. Deli News creates that perfect ambiance, with a menu to match, full of gefilte fish, matzo ball soup, kugels, latkes, and enormous sandwiches. The items on that extensive menu are made fresh daily in-house, which you can taste in every bite.
Deli News claims its triple-decker sandwich features enough to fill Shea Stadium, the home of the New York Mets. That’s a ton of meat, but probably not far off in accuracy.
8. Weinberger’s Deli
601 Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051
Photo courtesy of Weinberger’s.
My first visit to Grapevine was with a colleague who had been there before. We were in the city for approximately three minutes before he suggested going to Weinberger’s Deli, and it’s still one of his greatest ideas.
The shop is Chicago style, so the Italian Beef made from a 1928 family recipe is a classic selection. However, everything from the Weinberger Reuben to the Hero’s Hero will leave you smiling and quite full. There’s also an express location in Farmers Branch for pick-up or delivery only.
9. Swiss Pastry Shop
3936 W Vickery Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
It can be a bit difficult to get something from Swiss Pastry Shop. You can only stop by or call in; there’s no online ordering. The shop is closed on Sunday and Monday and shuts its doors by 5 p.m. every other day.
But it’s absolutely worth it to get your hands on one of the sandwiches, whether you’re enjoying the focaccia bread or drooling over the Philly cheesesteak. Enjoy the sandwich and grab a pastry for dessert—your taste buds will approve.
10. Jimmy’s Food Store
4901 Bryan Street, Dallas, TX 75206
One of the best neighborhood grocery markets in Dallas, Jimmy’s Food Store’s owners, the DiCarlo family, have been serving the East Dallas neighborhood for nearly 60 years. Now, the shop focuses exclusively on Italian cuisine and wine. While you could easily subsist on pasta alone, Jimmy’s offers several takeout sandwich options.
Our favorites are the Meatball Sub and Prosciutto Panino. And if you want to say that a cannoli is a sandwich, we’ll support the argument.
This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
