Best Sandwiches Restaurants in Midtown-Times Square
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
JoJu
Modern Vietnamese banh mi and bowls with serious flavor and speed.
Notable Picks
#1
JoJu
8.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
JoJu’s Midtown outpost brings the Elmhurst-born banh mi shop to 5th Avenue with modern Vietnamese sandwiches, rice bowls, and loaded fries built for office-hour lunches. Fans praise the crackly bread, deeply marinated proteins, and efficient counter system that keeps lines moving even at peak weekday rush.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Sweet (JoJu) Banh Mi, Caramel Pork Bowl, JoJu Fries
What makes it special: Modern Vietnamese banh mi and bowls with serious flavor and speed.
Worthy Picks
7.6
A sandwich concept built around melted cheese theatrics—when it hits, it’s a rich, satisfying raclette-style bite that’s more about indulgence than nuance. Treat it like a one-and-done special-occasion lunch: pick a signature cheese-forward build, skip add-on sprawl, and expect it to eat like a full meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Raclette-style cheese sandwich, Swiss Dog, Baked cheese with bread
What makes it special: Cheese-theatrics sandwich shop: raclette energy in Midtown.