Are you looking for some fresh ideas for a bite to eat in Ottawa? There are actually so many choices when it comes to sandwich spots around town that the real question is how to pick out the best from a very long list. Our local experts at Jim Tubman Chevrolet are here to help you with some suggestions for your next lunchtime meal.
Sherwood Market and Deli
You can enjoy a sandwich or salad in this restaurant's comfortable dining facilities or order takeout if you're in a hurry. Each sandwich at Sherwood Market and Deli is served with cheese, tomato, lettuce, and a choice of sauce. You can opt for Sherwood's own special sauce, mayonnaise, or mustard.
If you'd rather try something else, Sherwood's is also a great option for freshly made salads. All of their salads are prepared on the same day. Whether you would prefer a sandwich or a salad, you can place your order online ahead of time, so your food is ready and waiting for you when you arrive.
Location: 111 Sherwood Drive, Ottawa
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Art Is In
This gastro-bakery combines the elegance of a Parisian cafe with the edgy vibes you'd find in a Brooklyn deli. With menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you'll find a sandwich here for every time of day.
Art Is In began as a bakery creating its own breads and has branched out into pastries, baguettes, and other dishes. You can preorder your favourite menu items online or drop by to enjoy a sandwich in their dining room.
Art Is In sells its breads and other baked goods at farmers markets across the Ottawa area. You can also purchase their breads at several wholesale outlets.
Location: 250 City Centre Ave., Unit 112, Ottawa
Hours (summer): 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Sanguiccio Deli-Cafe
Located in Little Italy, this deli is the perfect stop if you're searching for Italian-style cuisine. You can choose from fresh sausages and other meats, hand-cut breads, cheeses, and much more. The delicious panini come highly recommended.
If you don't have long between meetings to grab something for lunch, you can call ahead to Sanguiccio's to place your order and they'll have it ready for you to collect on your arrival. Don't forget to check out their daily specials, which are posted on their Twitter and Facebook pages each morning.
Location: 183 Preston St., Ottawa
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and closed on Sunday
La Bottega Nicastro
The Nicastro family has been serving the Ottawa community with Italian groceries for five decades from its locations. La Bottega was opened in 1995 and includes a restaurant and coffee bar.
Sandwiches at La Bottega are custom-made to your exact specifications. That means you can choose from a range of breads, meats, cheeses, and sauces as your sandwich is made for you before your eyes. Whether you opt for a hot or cold bite to eat, you can enjoy it with an espresso from the bar, or pick from La Bottega's selection of beers and wines.
La Bottega also sells gift cards and gift baskets, which could be a great idea for anyone you know who enjoys Italian food.
Location: 64 George St., Ottawa
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Kettleman's
The first Kettleman's bagel shop was opened in 1993, and they have grown over the past three decades into an institution for anyone looking for a traditional bagel. Prepared on-site in Kettleman's “no-wall” bakeries, you can watch the bakers at work creating your breakfast or lunch.
Kettleman's is renowned for its Montreal-style bagels, which include fresh spreads, meats, and cheeses. You can order your chosen delicacy online or drop by one of Kettleman's several Ottawa locations. Kettleman's is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making it the ideal destination whenever you feel peckish.
Kettleman's is also a great option to meet your catering needs. Why not place an order of freshly baked bagels for your corporate lunch, birthday celebration, or just a relaxing afternoon with friends? Larger catering orders can be placed through their website for future delivery or pickup.
Location: Various locations around Ottawa
Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Frank's on Greenbank
Frank's is a small, family-owned sandwich shop and restaurant that has served Ottawa for over two decades. The Greenbank location has been open since 2010, while a second outlet began operating in May 2020.
Frank's offers a wide range of sandwich choices, from Portuguese buns to raps, wholewheat bread, and onion buns. You can opt for cheddar and other types of cheeses, meats, and salads. On top of this great sandwich lineup, check out Frank's appetizing baked goods, which include their famous butter tarts. You can also find pies, cookies, and scones.
Another offer at Frank's is their popular catering service. You can order a range of tortilla wraps stuffed with meats, cheeses, and salad toppings to cover lunch for your group at a cost of just $9 per person. Alternatively, why not take a more individual approach and let everyone customize their own lunch box at a cost of $15.99 per person? You can include salads and other tasty treats alongside sandwiches with this package.
Locations: 1121 Meadowlands Drive E. and 283 Greenbank Road, Ottawa
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday (Meadowland location), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday (Greenbank location)
So, there you have it. Jim Tubman's Chevrolet just gave you some new ideas for breakfast, lunch, or a late-night snack in Ottawa. Did we pick out your favourite spot? Do you have a secret tip you'd like to share with us and our customers? Feel free to contact us here at Jim Tubman Chevrolet with your Ottawa sandwich recommendations and we'll be sure to include them in one of our future blog posts.
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