The best sandwich shops in Singapore

Don't arrive expecting bite-sized morsels, these sandwiches are large and in charge – so bring your appetite. The soft launch stage sees a trial of well-stacked wiches that serve as proper fuel for the day. There's the signature Breakfast Beast ($16) which sees a hearty combination of snappy pork sausages, fluffy scrambled eggs, cheddar and hash browns between a toasted cubano. Going meat-free? Have a not-so-little Magic Mushroom ($14.80) where a meaty trio of grilled mushrooms come along with a diary-free truffle cashew cream and housemade pickled chilli on toasted sourdough. In beastly fashion, the Beastly Girl ($16.50) signature consists of flame-torched beef tongue, emmental, dijon mustard mayo and a gooey fried egg between toasted sourdough.

This spanking new Melbourne-inspired sandwich shop debuts right in the heart of Raffles Place. Designed to offer a quick respite for busy hustlers, eight fully-loaded sandwiches are featured in the lineup. Order up the spamwich where gochujang-glazed spam is stacked with aged cheddar and kimchi between rustic sourdough. If you're crazy about truffles, the decadent black forest ham, caramelised onions and black truffle mayo combination is sure to please. There are also classics such as the Hendurance ($18) made with French poulet ham and the Avo-cardio ($20) with avo and smoked turkey ham.

If you love a good Wagyu sando, here’s a newfound paradise in the heart of Tanjong Pagar. This amalgamation of Japanese butchery and sando shop offers the best Wagyu cuts straight from the farm to your tables. Here, chef Tomoyuki Kiga – the former chef of Akira Back – crafts each indulgent sando with surgical precision. Sink your teeth into a thick slab of A5 Japanese Wagyu with the Gyu Katsu Sando (from $32) – each comes with a simple build of toasted shokupan bread and vibrant wasabi aioli. While Wagyu beef remains the lead, the lighter supporting acts are equally satisfying, featuring a crunchy Ebi Katsu Sando ($28) and a fluffy Tamagoyaki Katsu Sando ($18). 

Korio's tiny space within Far East Square is pretty bare and you might just miss it if you're not paying attention to the display of doughnuts. Like indulgent and cheesy sandwiches? Order the Grilled Cheese ($9) which is stuffed with American cheese, cheddar and caramelised onions. For something more balanced, try the Grilled Haloumi ($13, Tuesdays only) which comes generously packed with rocket leaves and tangy roasted cherry tomatoes and caramelised onions between two greased-up slices of sesame sourdough.

If you find yourself in Everton Park dying for a good sandwich, head for 46 Mittsu. This creative bunch slings up proper tasty sandwiches and can be mad expressive when it comes to being experimental with their wiches. Think wild combinations like Balinese pulled pork with starfruit achar and homemade ricotta with tomato and egg. We love the pork sando, which has smoked peppered ribs jazzed up with fennel dill slaw and chipotle succotash. Though, the OG B.E.C, a medley of bacon, scrambled egg and cheese in a sandwich, still makes for an absolutely sinful breakfast.

There's no need to guess what this place is known for – it's in the name. Meatsmith is a modern smokehouse in Telok Ayer where you can get real-deal American barbecue. Some of the things you'll find on the menu are its meat platters, house-made sausage, tangy vinegar slaw, juicy burgers, brisket, burnt ends, smoked ribs, craft beer, bourbons and aged cocktails. Besides smoky barbecued meat and burgers, this place also serves up a gritty sandwich. Try the fried chicken sandwich ($15) which features a huge chunk of seasoned chicken in a rich batter that has been fried till perfectly crisp.

For sandwiches with attitude, Rebel's hearty subs are satisfying – without breaking the bank (prices start from $6.90). There is a distinctly Asian flavour in the variety of sandwiches that draws its inspiration from the traditional Vietnamese banh mi. The Trad ($6.90) with chicken ham, pate and pickled vegetables is a nod to the classic Vietnamese sub. Rebel also has vegan and vegetarian options that are equally delicious and filling. The popular Pure ($6.90) sub is stuffed with Quorn spicy patties and tempeh. With so much variety for all sorts of eaters, everyone gets to be a Rebel here.

Hailing from the land of the free and the home of the brave, this American-style deli offers subs, wraps, paninis, and salads fresh upon ordering. Located at Kinex, Blimpie presents the typical Subway affair but elevated. Opt for the crowd favourite Hoboken Hero ($7.50), which comes stuffed with beef pepperoni, beef salami and provolone cheese – all promising a hearty eating experience.

Yes, you'll know it for its coffees, especially the fancy bulletproof sorts but read through the menu for its sarnies. This sandwich shop lives up to its name with rustic ’wiches that are generous with the fillings, and even comes with a side of salad to keep things balanced. Order the roast chicken with house-cured bacon ($15) and tuna mayo with bell pepper, onions and coriander ($14.50) for a simple lunch. For heartier fare, get the steak sandwich ($16.80) for a satisfying and meatier lunch. 

This chain of bistros is all about its coffee and sandwiches – mandatory lunch grub. All sandwiches are prepared fresh (and all bread is baked fresh too) at the cafes to guarantee the best taste. The most popular roast beef and sweet relish sandwich ($8.80) are stuffed with roast beef, mushrooms, sweet relish, and dijon mustard on a sesame brioche bun. For non-meat options, check out the guacamole and feta sandwich ($8.80).