The beauty of a sandwich lies in the variety. If it’s between two pieces of bread – that’s a sandwich. Tasmanians have taken this creativity and run with it, with jaffles, bagels, toasties, buns, and classic sandwiches all over the island. The one thing they all have in common though, is that they’re great. Without further ado, these are the best sandwiches in Tasmania, as crowned in the delicious. 100.
Whether you like your sandwiches fresh or toasted, this quirky café is a great spot for a nourishing lunch. Bite into a soft, grainy wrap filled with Geeveston smoked ham, seasonal salads and a dollop of vegan mayo. Or if toasted is more your style, go for pulled pork with smoky barbecue sauce, bocconcini, red pepper and spring onion. 3402 Main Rd, Franklin; facebook.com/p/Cafe-Franklin.
Try St. J’s nostalgic Tuck Shop Salad brimming with leafy greens, sprouts, tomato, grated carrot and beetroot, pickled egg, and Swiss cheese. Or the Lemon Caper Chicken sanga comprising shredded chicken breast, lemon and caper herb mayo and seeded dukkha. The vegan PKN features piles of cumin-roasted pumpkin, olive tapenade, avocado, caramelised onions and rocket, between chunks of bread. 153 Liverpool St, Hobart; stjs.com.au.
For a twist on a traditional sandwich try a bagel with the lot from this small business with a cult-like following. The savoury cashew shmear goes beautifully with pickled beetroot, greens, cucumber and cracked pepper. If you want a fresh take on the old-fashioned cucumber sandwich, treat yourself to a bagel with jalapeno cashew schmear, topped with cucumber or pickles. 83–85 Bathurst St, Hobart; burymestanding.com.au.
This gourmet deli is a popular lunchtime go-to in the Salamanca precinct, and the thick, crusty sandwiches, rolls and baguettes are a stand-out. The chicken schnitzel roll and reuben sandwich are much-loved regulars. Other favourites include hot pulled-pork and a selection of smoked meats, including Wursthaus ham, turkey, pastrami, hot or mild salami and free-range chicken. 1 Montpelier Retreat, Hobart; wursthauskitchen.com.au.
They take sandwiches so seriously here that they employ ‘sandwich superstars’ for their dedicated sandwich team. And no wonder, with many types of housemade bread – sourdough, ciabatta, grainy rye, malt and linseed, French bread sticks, brioche buns and bagels – combined with gourmet deli meat fillings and crisp greens, it’s the perfect equation for an irresistible sandwich. 32 Argyle St, Hobart; pigeonwholebakers.com.au.
