Best Instagram Worthy Wonders Sandwiches Restaurants in Fairfax
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Ghost Sando Shop
Giant Dutch crunch subs loaded with premium meats and sauces.
Notable Picks
8.3
Ghost Sando Shop on Melrose builds oversize cold-cut sandwiches on Dutch crunch rolls stacked with Boar’s Head meats, cheese, shredded lettuce, and house sauces. It’s more engineered sub than dainty sandwich, designed to be messy, overstuffed, and satisfying in a single XL or XXL roll.
Must-Try Dishes:
Melrose XL Dutch Crunch sando, Firebird spicy turkey sandwich, BLAST sauce–loaded turkey club
What Makes it Special: Giant Dutch crunch subs loaded with premium meats and sauces.
8
The Los Angeles branch of Florence’s All'antico Vinaio sits inside the Original Farmers Market, turning out focaccia-style schiacciata sandwiches overstuffed with cured meats, cheeses, and spreads. Lines move steadily, rewarding guests with hefty, photo-friendly sandwiches best shared or tackled with an appetite.
Must-Try Dishes:
La Summer schiacciata sandwich, La Favolosa with salami and pecorino, Mortadella pistachio sandwich
What Makes it Special: Florentine schiacciata sandwiches stacked tall inside the Farmers Market.
Worthy Picks
#3
Haute Mess
7.9
Part European-style market, part café, HauteMess also runs a serious gelato program behind the counter. Guests pair rich, slow-churned scoops with sandwiches, salads, or espresso, making it an elevated option for dessert and a light meal in one stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Saffron rosewater gelato, Pistachio gelato, Mascarpone fig gelato
What Makes it Special: European-style market café with restaurant-level gelato by the scoop.