{"id":3433,"date":"2017-02-28T14:43:32","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T14:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gillespieinsuranceservices.com\/?p=3433"},"modified":"2025-04-17T12:49:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T12:49:04","slug":"the-best-sandwich-in-redlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finfrockweb.com\/gis\/food-entertainment\/the-best-sandwich-in-redlands\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Sandwich in Redlands"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alright, I\u2019m taking a break from the usual insurance-related topic I normally write about to dive into something I\u2019m really passionate about: food. I love food and I love walking from my office to nearby restaurants in Redlands to get it. While I like to eat many types of foods, one thing I\u2019m really into right now \u2013 and what this article will focus on \u2013 is the sandwich. So, what is the best sandwich in Redlands?<\/h4>\n

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First, I haven\u2019t tried every sandwich in Redlands, so there very well may be a delicious sandwich out there I would love that has not yet met its demise in my mouth. \u00a0If you know of one, please let me know, and I may consider expanding my list.<\/p>\n

Next, you may wonder why such-and-such sandwich doesn\u2019t appear on this list, and, oh my, how could you forget the ABC Sandwich from XYZ Restaurant? \u00a0Well, here are the rules of the game, i.e., what it took to get on the list:<\/p>\n

1)<\/strong>\u00a0Hamburgers are not allowed. \u00a0While a burger is technically a sandwich (and delicious), a burger needs a list of its own. \u00a0Right now, the focus is on non-burger sandwiches only.<\/p>\n

2)<\/strong>\u00a0Breakfast sandwiches are also not allowed. \u00a0I\u2019m only talking about a sandwich that you would find on a\u00a0lunch and\/or dinner menu. \u00a0I do love a good breakfast sandwich but like the burger above, that would be a different list for a different day.<\/p>\n

3)<\/strong>\u00a0Sandwiches must be from independent restaurants. \u00a0Subway makes a great sandwich to be sure, but you can get a sandwich from them in any city on this planet. \u00a0This is a list about sandwiches made in restaurants based in Redlands \u2013 the beloved quaint town in which I work \u2013 only.<\/p>\n

4)<\/strong>\u00a0I must be able to walk from my office near State Street on a normal hour lunch break to get it. \u00a0If I can\u2019t walk there on my lunch break, I can\u2019t include it on this \u00a0list. \u00a0Fortunately, I walk fast and have decent endurance for a guy my age, so my walking radius is about a mile out, allowing me to approach nearly every restaurant in Downtown Redlands.<\/p>\n

OK, now that you know the rules of the game, here are my favorite sandwiches in Redlands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ONE \u2013 THE ROCKY BALBOA<\/h4>\n

Restaurant: Saverino\u2019s Italian Deli & Market<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I can\u2019t say enough about this sandwich. \u00a0I love it. \u00a0It\u2019s the only thing I\u2019ve ever gotten at Saverinos in my almost four years of going there, and they have a solid looking menu. \u00a0I keep wanting to try other sandwiches, but every time I get close, I think about how much I\u2019ll miss not having the Rocky Balboa. \u00a0What is the Rocky Balboa? \u00a0It\u2019s a Philly Cheese Steak. \u00a0They toast and butter the bread, they melt the cheese, and serve it up with a side of chips. \u00a0It\u2019s freaking delicious, and I love it when I finish the sandwich and notice there are pieces of cheese, peppers, and steak that have fallen out and I get to eat them up with a fork (or my hands). \u00a0It\u2019s like having seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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TWO \u2013 THE BBQ PORK<\/h4>\n

Restaurant: State Street Deli<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I\u2019ve been going to State Street Deli since it opened over ten years ago. \u00a0Since then, they\u2019ve moved up the street and gone through two new owners, and I have to say: the food still rocks (and the new owner Jeff is super nice too). \u00a0What makes the BBQ Pork sandwich so special are the little crispy onion things. \u00a0They, along with the toasted bread, crunch in your mouth and make it a textural experience as well as a tasty experience. \u00a0I just wish they made a 12 inch version\u2026 no I don\u2019t \u2013 I\u2019m tracking my calories. \u00a0The size is just fine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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THREE \u2013 THE SMOKEY TURKEY<\/h4>\n

Restaurant: Hogi Yogi<\/a>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I know, I know, I said that I\u2019m talking about independent restaurants only, and technically Hogi Yogi is a franchise with other locations. \u00a0But last I checked, there are like two or three other locations and they\u2019re all in Utah, so I\u2019m giving a pass on this situation. \u00a0Hogi Yogi has a ton of great sandwiches including the Reuben, but my continual go-to is the Smokey Turkey on Asiago Cheese Bread that they bake right there in the restaurant. \u00a0You get to customize your sandwich, so my Smokey Turkey may not be anything like yours, but whether you put American cheese or Provolone, sprouts or lettuce: rest assured you\u2019re going to get really good turkey in between those slices of bread.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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FOUR \u2013 THE BEEF MEATLOAF SANDWICH<\/h4>\n

Restaurant: The Mitten Building<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I didn\u2019t even know that the Mitten Building had a restaurant. \u00a0Did you? \u00a0I just found out this piece of information a few weeks ago. \u00a0I\u2019ve been to the landmark building many times for weddings and special events, but little did I know that tucked around the back is a lunch-only restaurant that\u2019s been opened for a few years now. \u00a0How glad am I that I was introduced to this place? \u00a0So glad I go there every week now. \u00a0The meatloaf sandwich rocks. \u00a0It\u2019s got cheese, it\u2019s got caramelized onions, and the bread is to die for. \u00a0This place is definitely the most hipster of all the restaurants on this list, so I feel like I should describe the sandwich with words like \u201cnotes,\u201d \u201crustic\u201d and \u201clovely\u201d but I\u2019ll just stick to what I know: super good. \u00a0One thing I do find fascinating is how a meatloaf sandwich is so much like a hamburger, but is clearly not a hamburger.<\/p>\n

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FIVE \u2013 THE BLUE CRAB BURGER<\/h4>\n

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Restaurant: Caprice Cafe<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Hey, you said burgers weren\u2019t allowed on this list. Yes, I know, I did say that. But this isn\u2019t really a burger. They call it that but it\u2019s made of crab, and in my book, if it\u2019s not made of beef it\u2019s not a burger. This crab cake sandwich comes with avocados and a sweet & spicy sauce, and it\u2019s the bomb. If you\u2019re thinking about stopping by the Caprice, just know that it\u2019s a little more upscale than the other restaurants I\u2019ve been talking about. You may want to take your special someone to the Caprice on a date, or take your prospective clients there to impress. The Caprice is an impressive place, and just about everything, there is completely on-point, including the bread they serve as an appetizer. Man, it\u2019s so good. If you like crab cakes, you\u2019ll love the Blue Crab Burger. Give it a try and know that you\u2019re enjoying one of the finer things in life.<\/p>\n

There you go \u2013 the top five sandwiches in downtown Redlands that are within walking distance from my office. I\u2019d write more, but I\u2019m getting hungry\u2026. maybe today I\u2019ll try something different and get a salad\u2026.. hahahahahaha! Yeah, right. It\u2019s time for a sandwich.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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