1. Alidoro
8.8
18 E 39th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Garment District · 67 tips and reviews
Andrew Miller: Not as good as Soho, but now w hot sandwiches? Not bad!
Jessica: Excellent hot sandwiches
Cole Kennedy: Probably the only truly great place to get lunch within, what, 10 blocks? Alidoro can’t be beat. The Il Sole hot sandwich is delish.
2. Despaña
9.0
408 Broome St (btwn Lafayette & Centre St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · SoHo · 288 tips and reviews
Ray Lin: Great hot sandwiches. Grab a toothpick and sample the huge selection of meats and cheeses.
Ina Li: Have a warm sandwich with charcuterie and cheese, go to the wine tasting events, and get some groceries for your Spanish home cooking
Tom Meng: They serve yummy warm sandwiches. My favorite is their chorizo sandwich. Try their samples while you wait.
5. Mangia
7.6
22 W 23rd St (at 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 38 tips and reviews
Dan Milano: Great tucked away spot that is easy to miss from the street. Hot sandwiches are tops
Jessica Lee: The grilled flank hot sandwich is delish!
Lou Carulli: Great place for a quick lunch. Great variety of food from salads, pasta, pizza and sandwiches. On par with Eataly but you have room to sit most of the time and if not the park is across the street.
6. Bonsignour
8.5
35 Jane St (Hudson), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Village · 63 tips and reviews
Quinton Ma: Stay away from the blond one. I love her. Also...I love the hot sandwiches.
Cheapeats Inc: LOVE THIS PLACE. French deli featuring gourmet salads, sandwiches and baby quiches.
Valentin Guerin: Lovely place for sandwich, salad or quick launch. The staff is really nice!
7. Mangia
7.7
50 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews
Douglas Kurdziel: They have moved some hot sandwiches (like the wonderful Telera and steak sandwich) to the counter in the back - don't miss them!
Adam Handley: Great fresh Italian. Lots of different salads and meats to choose from. High quality. Not cheap nyc Italian deli junk
Jackie Burnbaum: If you're an Italian food lover, this is heaven. From the chicken Milanese salad, goat cheese tarts, refreshing salads, great lunch spot
9. Épicerie Boulud
7.9
1900 Broadway (at W 64th St), New York, NY
Café · Lincoln Square · 137 tips and reviews
Kayla Le Goff: As a general rule, the hot sandwiches are far better than the cold. Especially the pork belly BLT!
Larisa Grollemond: Expensive, but that's to be expected. Delicious French pastries and good hot sandwiches. Get it to go, tables are standing room only and always packed.
Time Out New York: Try the lemongrass-spiked sausage banh mi, a crazy-good riff that earns its hype. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
11. La Bellezza Pizzeria
7.5
145 E 49th St (Between 3rd & Lexington), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Turtle Bay · 29 tips and reviews
Ricky Sherrill: You cannot go wrong because the pizza, calzones, and hot sandwiches are all good.
Erica Morales: Great sauce flavor. Great little spot.
Jake Baker: Amazing eggplant parm heroes here. One of the true great hole in the walls, but watch put for major food coma after lunch.
12. Pret A Manger
7.6
179 Broadway (btwn Dey St & Cortlandt St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Financial District · 47 tips and reviews
Karl With A "K": Great service, great hot sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches too!
Dr. Ernest C. Rodriguez from G.W. University, Washington, DC: Large Americano coffee, free WiFi, and power outlets. Strategic Stop while walking around my World Trade Center.
Lei Lauren: Everyone night they give their fresh food to the homeless rather than selling it the next day.
13. Via Quadronno
8.1
25 E 73rd St (Madison Ave), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 150 tips and reviews
Stina P.: you should always go here after the whitney. amazing latte, simple salads, hot sandwiches. this place is a tucked away, neighborhood spot with lots of foreign appeal.
Raphael Affonso: Ask for a soup before your sandwich. Cervino is awesome! Fast service there and good price!
PandaBelle chicAGo: DIY Tiramisu ... even better than the traditional pre-assembled Tiramisu!
14. Schmackary's
8.7
362 W 45th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Hell's Kitchen · 287 tips and reviews
Sal: Great selection of hot sandwiches, paninis and custom salads plus a soda for a good prize
Vivek Pradhan: Every cookie is phenomenal. Favorites include key lime, red velvet, blueberry cobbler, sea-salt/chocolate. The coffee is also really good.
Katherine Mullis: They charge the same for small, large, and medium teas. Why? Because more water doesn't cost anything. OMG. Why did I never think of this before. And does Starbucks know this?
15. ABC Cocina
8.7
38 E 19th St (btwn Park Ave S & Broadway), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews
Nate Beatty: A lunchtime favorite. Great hot sandwiches.
Trixie: Love this place! Sexy vibe. Start w/ the summer vegetable salad. It's delicious & healthy. Then, peeky toe crab & corn fritters, mushroom tacos and salmon entree. The romansco sauce is really good.
The New Yorker: "The unevenness of the menu seems to arise from an impulse to make everything seasonal, even if it doesn’t suit the dish." Read more.