A marriage of coffee smarts and sandwich creativity, Rodeo has built a solid fanbase judging by the demand for its limited seating. Join the queue, order takeaway and hope a space opens up while you’re waiting. The Reuben is elite with a perfectly weighted combination of corned beef, pickles and cabbage on toasted sourdough seasoned with flakes of sea salt. 224 The Parade, Norwood; instagram.com/rodeo.adl.

You might feel the need to take a long walk after eating one of the bad boys from this sando joint. Choose from the selection of subs and rolls stuffed with everything from meatballs, to pork (the Cubano), to fried chicken, and find a seat at the bar for a quick bite, or linger at tables in the sunny backyard. 114 East Ave, Clarence Park; instagram.com/ourboyroy_adl.

The lunchtime line-up at this classic deli-style shop ebbs and flows but the wait is worth it, for flavour and value. There’s no scrimping on toppings and the attention to detail is second to none. Choose one of the many blackboard options or create your own. The super salad plus ham on a double cut roll is recommended. 111 Gawler Pl, Adelaide; no website.

Panini-making has become an artform at this charcuterie specialist in the Central Market that is part of the Lucia’s family. Watch as salumi is sliced to order before being draped into crusty rolls anointed with olive oil. Ripe summer tomatoes and basil are on the horizon, so it’s hard to go past the number one, with prosciutto and mozzarella. Shop 3–4, Western Mall, Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide; lucias.com.au.

One for those who believe that antipasto is the best part of an Italian meal. All the key components – salumi, cheeses, pickled veg, olives – are there, filling a selection of sandos in fresh house-baked sourdough. With a smart brunch menu too, BB smashes it at weekends, using the tables next door in Anchovy Bandit to handle the spill-over. Shop 98 Prospect Rd, Prospect; bottegabandito.com.