Best Sandwiches Restaurants in Soho (10012)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Parisi Bakery
Century-old Italian bakery-deli serving towering, old-school hero sandwiches.
Notable Picks
8.7
Family-run since 1903, Parisi turns crusty house-baked loaves into overstuffed Italian heroes that regularly spill out of their paper wrap. Lunchtime lines form for classics like chicken cutlet, prosciutto, and mozzarella combinations that eat like two meals in one.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Dennis, Chicken Parm Hero, Italian Combo Hero
What makes it special: Century-old Italian bakery-deli serving towering, old-school hero sandwiches.
#2
Alidoro
8.5
This tiny Italian shop focuses almost entirely on carefully layered cold sandwiches built on excellent bread. Prosciutto, soppressata, and mozzarella combinations are portioned to be filling without feeling sloppy, making it a go-to SoHo lunch stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pinocchio, Fellini, Alidoro
What makes it special: Italian specialty shop where long, focused menus yield dialed-in hero combinations.
#3
5ive Spice
8.5
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5ive Spice’s Nolita outpost blends slow-simmered pho, banh mi, and shaking beef with its signature bánh xèo tacos in a compact, buzzy setting. High multi-platform ratings and steady crowds point to reliable execution, especially for the broths and short rib dishes, even if prices run higher than a traditional hole-in-the-wall.
Must-Try Dishes:
Braised Short Rib Bánh Xèo Tacos, Classic Pho Noodle Soup, Short Rib Banh Mi
What makes it special: Modern Nolita Vietnamese with standout bánh xèo tacos and richly built pho.
8.4
Near NYU, Brown Bag specializes in hefty chopped sandwiches built on Parisi bread, with fillings mixed so every bite hits evenly. Expect long lines, loud energy, and sandwiches that eat more like composed deli salads on a roll than standard heroes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cubano, Turkey Club, Spicy Buffalo Chicken
What makes it special: Modern chopped-sandwich counter using house-made fillings on serious deli bread.
8.1
Crispy Heaven uses its award-winning baguettes as the base for European-style sandwiches layered with cheese, cured meats, and seasonal produce. The café doubles as a brunch stop, where guests linger over sandwiches, pastries, and coffee at tightly spaced tables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata Sandwich, Prosciutto Sandwich, Manchego Baguette
What makes it special: European bakery where serious baguettes anchor polished café sandwiches.
#6
Banter
8.1
An Australian-style café on Sullivan Street known for avocado-laden plates, ricotta hotcakes, and all-day brunch standards. It’s a favored stop for lighter-feeling, produce-forward breakfasts that still eat like a full meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smash avocado toast, Banter Big Breakfast, Ricotta hotcakes
What makes it special: Aussie brunch hub balancing indulgent plates with fresher, veg-forward options.
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7.9
Operating from a compact kiosk in The Bowery Market, Sunday C&C turns plant-based ingredients into indulgent, knife-and-fork sandwiches and plates. The vegan fried “chick’n” and lion’s mane preparations are as messy and satisfying as their meat-based counterparts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Chick'n Sandwich, Elena Ruz, Lion’s Mane
What makes it special: Tiny vegan counter turning out cheffy, over-the-top sandwiches from a kiosk.