The sandwich revolution has landed in Orange County.
Sadly, five years ago, it was mostly Togo’s, Subway and Quiznos. But now we are bursting at the seams with exciting new players. On the chain side, you have Jersey Mike’s, Which Wich, Firehouse Subs, Earl of Sandwich and Jimmy John’s. Then, there are the chef-driven concepts – Mendocino Farms, The Kroft, Paninoteca Maggio, Sessions West Coast Deli, The Trough Sandwich Kitchen, C4 Deli and the soon-to-open Burnt Crumbs in Huntington Beach.
The crowded field makes sense. Roughly 95 percent of consumers eat a sandwich at least once a week, according to market research company Technomic. Some eat as many as three, citing quality and quantity as important factors.
So who makes the most crave-worthy sandwiches? We set out to name the best of the best and, surprisingly, our Food Team came to a near-unanimous decision. (This from the folks who couldn’t agree on burritos, remember?)
Click on the slideshow to see our list of our favorites.
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