Best Sandwiches Restaurants in Long Island City (11101)
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Court Square Diner
A true all-day diner with proven reliability at massive local volume.
Notable Picks
8.6
A classic, high-volume neighborhood diner that wins on round-the-clock reliability and a menu built for repeat visits. The best move is to order like a regular—one comfort staple, one breakfast favorite, and a side that travels well if you’re taking it to-go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Belgian waffle, French onion soup, Tuna melt
What makes it special: A true all-day diner with proven reliability at massive local volume.
#2
Griddle
8.2
A long-running neighborhood counter where breakfast and lunch sandwiches win on speed, heft, and no-nonsense execution. Best when you keep it classic—one hot sandwich, one coffee, and you’re back out the door.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon egg and cheese, Chicken cutlet hero, BLT
What makes it special: Reliable breakfast-and-lunch sandwiches with real neighborhood cadence.
8.1
A food-hall-friendly fried chicken specialist where sandwiches are the move: crisp coating, punchy sauces, and sides that make it feel like a full meal. Best when you commit to the signature sandwich and keep extras minimal so the chicken stays the center of gravity.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried chicken sandwich, Buffalo chicken sandwich, House fries
What makes it special: Fried chicken sandwiches with real crunch and sauce-driven flavor.
8.0
A natural foods market that happens to be a strong sandwich stop—fresh, clean builds that feel designed for a real lunch, not a rushed bodega grab. Best when you order something greens-forward or pesto/avocado-adjacent and treat it like a quality midday reset.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turkey pesto sandwich, Veggie-forward sandwich build, Chicken salad sandwich
What makes it special: Market-quality ingredients that make sandwiches taste cleaner and fresher.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A compact café that quietly covers a lot of sandwich ground—breakfast builds, deli-style lunch options, and a few standout flavored combinations that keep regulars rotating orders. Best as a reliable grab-and-go stop when you want something made to order without a whole scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pesto sandwich, Bánh mì-style sandwich, Breakfast sandwich
What makes it special: A small café that executes both breakfast and lunch sandwiches well.
7.8
An easy bagel-sandwich stop when you want a clean, modern build rather than a heavy-handed deli situation. Best for breakfast and brunch-style sandwiches where the bagel texture and the spread-to-protein balance do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything bagel with veggie cream cheese, Breakfast sandwich on a sesame bagel, Smoked fish bagel sandwich
What makes it special: Wood-fired bagel program with modern sandwiches in a polished shop.
#7
Banh Mi Stop
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A focused bánh mì counter where the win is the contrast—crisp bread, bright pickles, and savory proteins that stay punchy without getting sloppy. Best when you order one classic and one spicier or richer option to compare textures and heat.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic pork bánh mì, Lemongrass chicken bánh mì, Pâté + cold cuts bánh mì
What makes it special: Crisp bánh mì builds with bright pickles and strong savory balance.
#8
Sparks Deli
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
A workday deli in the industrial pocket of LIC that delivers straightforward, satisfying sandwiches without the neighborhood markup. Best when you want a classic cold or hot hero built quickly, with portions that feel designed for regulars who eat here often.
Must-Try Dishes:
Italian hero, Turkey and cheese hero, Chicken Caesar wrap
What makes it special: A true workday deli that keeps sandwiches fast, filling, and fair-priced.
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A neighborhood bodega-deli hybrid that’s most useful for classic NYC sandwich needs: simple, hot, and ready fast. Best when you stick to the greatest hits and treat it as a reliable stop between trains, errands, or a waterfront walk.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon egg and cheese, Turkey hero, Tuna salad sandwich
What makes it special: A classic bodega-style deli that nails the fast, familiar sandwich lane.