The Best Sandwiches in Honolulu

The Lunch Spot

★★★★☆ 4.1 (18)

"Another Dave lunch spot for me. Their food is always yummy and never disappoints. Got their roast pork w/gravy and it's Yumm!! I always try to get something different on the menu and they do have a nice selection too! Yes, always support local!!!"

Teddy's Bigger Burgers - Hawaii Kai

★★★★☆ 3.9 (664) • $$

"One of the best burger joints on the island. Burgers cooked to your specific liking. Soft buns packed with so much flavor from their house sauce and juicy patties."

No Name BBQ Sandwich

★★★★★ 4.7 (746) • $

"5/5 Stars! Great quality and fast service. I've been on the hunt for a good Banh Mi place and found one!! Sandwiches are made to order and inside seating is available! The mix of vegetables and meat was perfectly balanced!"

Brug Bakery - Kahala

★★★★☆ 4.4 (134) • $

"LOVE Brug!Faves:* This location does thin sliced bread (whereas the Ala Moana only offers thick)* I've tried the golden, plain, and puffy top breads -- faves are the plain. Golden is good and costs a premium but tastes the same as plain to me? Puffy supposedly has no sugar.* The Hokkaido Haskap Berry Jam - Love that it is tangy. Could be a bit less sweet. Has chunks of fruit inside, and is liquidy (but not in bad way).Lows:* Cranberry cheese bread: Tasted very bitter one time, they did not offer to refund me or replace (nor did I ask)."

Times Coffee Shop

★★★★☆ 3.8 (204) • $$

"Breakfast on Saturday, unrushed, great quality, portions good, friendly service. Views if facing windows, fantastic. If not, interesting Hawaiian themed wall hangings and photos. Server was so nice, prompt, and accommodating. When faced with a potato or fried rice choice, she offered and got me half/half. Kaneohe is a great place to live! Even before we went into restaurant. A simple act of kindness. Parking along a yellow curb that maybe was reserved for pick-ups, another restaurant's employee came out and told us that we can park there, no problem. This as my wife was just about to move car. It's a kind environment!"

Angry Shrimp Seafood Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (97) • $$

"Wanted food truck food. Right around the corner from our hotel. Awesome spot with many options. Picnic tables. Breeze. Top notch service. Recommend for lunch or dinner. Cute lights above the tables."

Fete

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"Great experience, amazing foods :)Fête was our anniversary dinner and I definitely chose the right place. Reservations were made for 8:30PM. We called and let the host know we may be a few minutes late to look for parking and she gave us some tips. We found street parking a block over with no problem.Our server Christi was amazing. She was attentive and friendly. She was knowledgeable of the menu and specials, and we felt taken care of the whole night. One thing too, we wanted to try both the fries and crispy potatoes, but Christi had warned us that the sides are full portions. It's nice to see a restaurant not try and upsell you things. Thank you Christi! Stephanie took over towards the end of the night and wrapped up our service nicely.2 cons I would note is the volume inside the restaurant and space between the table. It was loud in there until the last 30 minutes of our meal (last 30 minutes before closing). Tables are pretty close together as well. We could hear the conversations of the tables next to usWe got the spicy kitty, steak tartare, korean bavette, chez burger, and crispy potatoes. Spicy kitty was ... spicy. All the foods tastes great! Well-seasoned and nothing was too salty or missing in flavor. My steak was cooked perfectly medium rate. It's not melt in your mouth but cooked well enough that the chew isn't too much. First I was expecting a dressing for the slaw, but the kochujang sauce ended up being the dressing for the slaw. Rice could be improved on, I wasn't really tasting ginger-scallion and there were clumps of rice. 5 stars for service4.7 stars for food4 stars for ambienceOverall, a great anniversary dinner!"

Humu Deli & Juice

★★★★★ 4.6 (115) • $$

"The smoothies and sandwiches here are SO good. We were a bit early for our tour around the corner at the palace so we wanted to grab a quick bite, we saw this place and figured why not. The service was super friendly, they have cute little tables out front. Our food and smoothies arrived quickly and everything was absolutely wonderful. We'll definitely be back!"

Kua' Aina Sandwich

★★★★☆ 4 (787) • $$

"As I started writing this review, I realized that all of the 3 photos I've posted so far are of the avocado burger, so I wonder if you can guess my go-to order here? LOL I do also get fries every time but for some reason never took photos of those.Burgers can be ordered 1/2 or 1/3 pound and by default come with a kaiser roll, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. But you could also get wheat or rye bread. The burgers are delicious, although you need to be able to handle messy burgers that are taller than they are wide. I recommend ordering to go even if you dine in, because then your burger comes wrapped in foil which is convenient for keeping your hands dry while eating! There are also paper towel rolls at every table and a bathroom around back to wash your hands though.The fries are shoestring fries, which are tasty and not so common, so they're nice to get.I've also tried the grilled fish sandwich (very good) and pastrami sandwich (not bad). The fish available will usually be ahi, but mahi and ono are also possibilities according to the menu.There are lots of inside tables and some outside tables. It's pretty cold inside so I opt for outside when available.Finally, parking: there's a handful of stalls in the front and more in a small lot in the back."

Mana Sandwiches

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"I have yet to jump on the Japanese fruit and cream sandwiches train. When Mana Sandwiches first opened in Ala Moana, stopping in to try their sandwiches wasn't high on my priority list. They recently opened this Downtown Honolulu location so since I was in the area, I decided to give it a go. I walked in, saw the fruit and cream sandwiches and how aesthetically pleasing they looked, but still didn't find any appetizing appeal to them. If you're like me, and prefer savory sandwiches, don't worry, they have those too. Other savory sandwiches include tonkatstu sandwich, ham and cheese, roast beef, egg, and more. I settled on the lobster sandwich. It was pretty good and I would order it again. They also have specialty drinks like coffee jelly milk, strawberry milk, and chips, and loaves of Brug bread for sale by the loaf and half a loaf. They use Brug bakery bread for their sandwiches.Seems like a great addition to the Downtown Honolulu lunch scene. Customer service was good. I'll be back to try the Avocado Egg Edamame sandwich and maybe muster up enough curiosity to try a fruit sandwich. All of them look and sound great to me, just not in between sandwich bread. I'm hoping the next time I stop in, I can give the Banana Nutella, Strawberry Nutella, and Mixed Fruits a try."

Vintage Books

★★★★☆ 4.2 (50) • $$$

"Great service by the hostess, server and manager. We thank them all for a beautiful experience. Our order was very shareable. Ordered a salad in green goddess dressing, karaage ( huge pieces) chicken, clams in a curry sauce, tacos. My favorite were the chicken and the clams.Drinks, yummy and very "spirit forward"!Lots of parking under building. Validated up to 3 hours.Recommend!!!(Remember to ask to see the "private collection")"

Ba-Le Sandwich Shop

★★★★☆ 3.7 (153) • $$

"They give a good portion of food to be honest and prices are fairly reasonable. I think the best thing in my opinion is they open early at 9am.I had the veggie sandwich for lunch it was tasty. My friend had tofu pad thai I enjoyed the sample I got you could really taste the peanuts and fish sauce. We also got summer rolls which tasted ok I'm a sucker for peanut sauce and theirs isn't bad but it is a little runnier then I'm used to.The shop itself is nice it has a bunch of tables and nice thai decor. I also appreciate that this ba-le is multicultural with Vietnamese and also Thai food."

Teddy's Bigger Burgers - Aiea

★★★★☆ 3.6 (754) • $$

"Great onion rings!! Hamburgers and salads prepared well and tasty Friendly staff. Comfortable seating. Easy takeout"

Mana Sandwiches

★★★★☆ 4.1 (160) • $

"At first I was very skeptical about this place bc of the prices but I'd been traversing between Hi-Tea Cafe and the Steak place on the other side and finally gave in when I saw their 40% sale one evening.I read a bunch of helpful Yeep reviews and couldn't help get taken in by Paul C.'s review about this place. When faced with having to select which flavor sandos I wanted, I couldn't help but buy more than a few! So I started asking questions about the ingredients.What made it even a better prospect is their mayo is not made with toxin-filled petroleum-based American mayo, a definite plus.Also, I avoid anything processed so keep this in mind *Sandos - Which ones did I like? Literally, * ALLLLLLL of them. From the tonkatsu to the portobello mushroom to the egg salad.Drinks - One day a woman was holding a fresh strawberry milk drink. She said I need to try it so I did. YUM!!!Soups - So far, the soups are fantastic. My favorite so far is the clam chowder and the corn chowder. I only wish the container were much larger for the price.Strawberries - Once a year at end of the year, they import fresh strawberries straight from Japan. There are two types, the smaller tart/sweet and the little larger mostly sweet. These strawberries are quite expensive but considering that ppl in Japan will pay $50 for just ONE jumbo asian pear, I guess this strawberry situation is not so bad. When I spent $50, I got a free "Mana Sandwiches" cooler tote. So cool. Thank you!! When the time comes, put your order in before they sell out. They are a definite must try.Discount card - Sign up for an account and get a $5 discount every so often (sorry, at the moment, I don't remember the redemption scale).Friendly staff - They are willing to answer any of your questions and explain what goes into their product. This place is worth a try! Don't forget if you want a better deal, go in the later evenings (maybe 6-7pm or so; you can call to ask what time this will be that evening) when their sandwiches are 40% off.Thank you, Paul C., for your recommendation!!"

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

★★★★☆ 3.9 (231) • $$

"Heard about this sandwich spot on Instagram. We came here to give it a try. Asked the restaurant manager for some recommendations. I decided on the Wagyu Cheesesteak and recommended by the manager side au jus. The sandwich was good with the au jus. It added to the flavor. The au jus was a little salty. Also, a side of fries. The fries were good. The restaurant had a cool vibe. We were able to get a table easily."

Spero Spera

★★★★★ 4.5 (443) • $$

"I woke up this morning craving a good sandwich. Trolled Yelp for the best sandwich shop on the island. After much searching, I found this hidden Gem. I decided to order the Mixed Avocado $12.42. The sandwich came with a bag of chips that went well with the Sandwich. The sandwich was made with care and thought. Everything was paired perfectly. I mean the shredded carrots and cabbage provided the sweetness to the salted ham and bacon. I also ordered the Bacon Salami $12.42, but this time opted to pair this sandwich with the organic side salad. The salad was complimented with a balsamic vinegar dressing. The sandwich is served on a French roll. The sandwich was served warm seeing the mozzarella needed to be melted. This would be my go to when on a run. The establishment decor provides a warm place to study, read or just to escape the town hustle and bustle. Establishment is rather large place that has two areas to sit and enjoy. Bottom floor can host 14 people and their upstairs can host another 20 people. They have soft jazz music in the background that topped everything off. This place isn't just a sandwich shop, it also serves a rather large selection of caffeine and teas (I'll be back to review). In closing: Whether you're in search for some coffee or a quick bite, I recommend you try Spera Spera if you are in the Honolulu town area. Until next time, eat till your heart is content."

Tucker & Bevvy

★★★★☆ 4 (618) • $$

"Tourist staying in Waikiki review. I only went with a smoothie because nothing makes me want a breakfast sammie like seeing it in a case for reheating which is the case here... no freshly made eggs, fyi. Smoothie options are limited but the spinach, kale coconut one was good. They also have coffee.Steps from the beach and next to a few hotels, so convenient. Staff was friendly and efficient. Inside doesn't scream vacation vibes. For a quick and convenient smoothie it works."

Storto's Deli & Sandwich Shoppe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (434) • $$

"PAPAYA SEED DRESSING. I'm just going to leave it on that........ If you are ever craving a sandwich and you're heading to the North Shore, stop by Storto's and get yourself a big filling sandwich with Papaya Seed dressing in it. NO REGRETS. They also have a shop in downtown so if you're craving and don't want to drive out that far, there's a closer one. I've been to this location before and let me tell you, I feel so content afterwards. Parking can be a little hard during peak times. They have maybe like 3 stalls in front IF people park nicely. There is a table outside where you can enjoy your sandwich. Luckily the last time I went, we had the whole table to ourselves and with a chicken as well. If you're not sure what you want, you can always ask what they recommend since they know what ups. They only take cash. If you have a big order or if you don't want to wait, you can always call in ahead of time."

Timmy T's Gourmet Grinders Sandwich Shop

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (97)

"I was craving a sandwich, but not any sandwich. Decided to drop in on Timmy T's seeing I was around the NEX. Establishment is rather clean and organized. Decided on the Pastrami Sandwich. Let me tell you when I say meat to veggies ratio is over the top. Sandwich was packed with 90% meat. I timed the sandwich build from cut of the bread to the final wrap and slide. Total time, 1:05 seconds. Your asked if you'd like to modify the sandwich in anyway. Yes, there is an extra charge for more meat. Other changes like swap Dijon mustard for regular mustard is free. In closing, I would highly recommend Timmy T's when you're craving a meaty sandwich. They have 3 location, Honolulu, Kailua, and the NEX area. The customer service was very professional and nice. During my dine in, I counted 19 orders that came strolling through during my 15 minute mid morning break. Stop on in.As always, eat till your heart is content."

Planted by La Tour Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (60) • $$

"Refreshing drink in Honolulu, Hawaii...We were between lunch and dinner and noticed that we hadn't gone to Planted by La Tour Cafe... yet...Located at Ward Village, we found free shared parking and walked over.It happened to be Happy Hour where customers get a free canele with ppurchase of a large drink! Yippee! I got a Li hing Lemonade and a chocolate candle. Yay! It was just right!Now that I know where this cozy takeout place, I will be back! Support a local plant-based restaurant!"

Java Cafe - Hale Koa Hotel

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (21) • $$

"This nice little coffee cart hits the spot when a full breakfast won't do but you still want that hot drink fix.They make a tasty caramel macchiato.Located right outside the elevators on the beautiful open air lobby level of the Hale Koa, it's in just the right place to hit it and git it."

Jolene's - Ewa Beach

★★★★☆ 4.1 (385) • $$

"Early dinner from Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii...I have now been to every location of Jolene's on this island! Chinatown has the most challenging parking situation. Airport has an industrial ambiance. Kaneohe is spacious and has easy parking. Ewa Beach is the most Instagramable! Check out the signature koi fish wall right outside the cafe! Look at all of the cute wall murals! With free parking at the Laulani Shopping Center, this Jolene's is located between Hawaii State Federal Credit Union and Ahi & Vegetable on the Ross wing of the mall.Service was exceptionally friendly and efficient! Rowena is a cheerful cashier and was very helpful and informative! She explained how Jolene drew the designs on the package! Wow! Very cool!I got the famous Buttah Lobster Roll... it has soft, thick bread with some pickled veggies underneath the shredded lobster. It's a perfect combination of tart and sweet vs. chewy and crisp. I'll be back for other menu items!"

Honolulu Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (217) • $$

"Great service, great music, and I throughly enjoyed my head turning "Da Aloha" grilled cheese w a cup of their tomato soup. It's garlicky, cheese, and beautiful."

Faria

★★★★★ 4.5 (17)

"Enjoyed our meal. We had the sardines (sardine skillet), bolinhos de baccalaureate (cod & potato croquettes), alcatra (pot roast), red & green shrimp pasta, baccalaureate a brass (cod & potato gratin), and pasteis de kata (custard tarts). All were delicious, but my favorite was both the cod appetizer and entree, and the Portuguese egg tart dessert. Love the cute decor. There's only 3 restaurant parking up front, but there is a parking lot right in the back, and many street parking around.One nice touch is they give you a "menu guide" that tells you what some of these Portuguese dishes mean. It was very helpful to figure out what you want to order. Definitely would come back and try more dishes!"

Original Magoo's Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.7 (246) • $$

"This review is LONG OVERDUE ... so here goes!No Hu Hu- Call Magoo's! (this was part of the Magoo's jingle YEARS ago) and even after all these years, they are still around.They are located in Kaimuki on Waialae Ave. Parking is available on the streets; Waialae Ave and also in in the municipal lot with entrance on 12th and 10th Aves.The menu is exactly as I remember it to be. There are original uniforms and memorabilia from years gone by. This visit to Magoo's brought a bunch of us Yelpers together to share in some fun, pizza, chicken wings, wine and fellowship! Hana Hou yelpers and Magoo's.footnote- I think Dan O had an informal gathering here and I couldn't attend. From that time, Magoo's had been on on my mind. Thank you Dan for the suggestion back then and giving me an opportunity to round up the group"

Talk Kaimuki

★★★★☆ 3.8 (672) • $

"Formerly known as Coffee Talk on the corner of Waialae and 12th Avenue in Kaimuki, Talk Kaimuki still hosting the most delicious sweet and savory bites, coffee and teas, and a great space to hang out with friends or just get some remote work time in.Liz, the proprietor is so nice and always has great suggestions! I always ask her what she recommends that day.Parking is easy in the municipal lot just around the corner..!"

Roti-Si

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)

"Food: We ordered the porchetta sandwich and it was amazing! You get the crispy ciabatta, leafy arugula, fatty pork with crunchy skin, sweet caramelized onion and tangy tomato confit. Everything works so well together. Service: The lady taking our order was very nice and it didn't take too long to get our food. We just walked down the row of food tents and back.Ambiance: I really liked being able to see the chicken and porchetta being cook on the rotisserie as well as them constructing the sandwich in front of you.Price: it's a little pricey, but the sandwich is so good that I'd say it's worth it."

Moke's Bread & Breakfast

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"The best loco moco I've ever had. The rib eye was perfectly cooked and the gravy was delicious. The lilikoi pancakes were great. Fluffy and the lilikoi sauce was not too sweet and has sour taste but together it was perfect. Will definitely come back to try other food."

EARL Kaimuki

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"I remember when Earl's opened in Kaimuki and they had this amazing bacon jam. Then I moved off island.....And now I'm back home! And I totally forgot about Earls until I went to a school event and they brought Earls for lunch.Creamy. Chicken. Sandwich.Omg. So friggin delicious.And hearty!The two times I've gone, everyone was nice. Ambiance, though a smaller establishment, was clean and similar to Teddy's regarding decor.I cannot comment on the other sandwiches, and sadly, I can't eat cold cuts anymore, so there's some I can't try BUT, I'm glad they have hot options and veggie options!"

Purvé Donut Stop

★★★★★ 4.8 (400) • $

"Each donut is freshly made to order so they are still hot when you pick them up. They would make good gifts because the packaging is nice.Our favorite flavor was Smurf ball. Service was friendly and helpful. I like that it is open late."

Hala Tree Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (53)

"Great place to grab breakfast/brunch with a view if you're over in Kaaawa! I went with my friend and we both found items that we enjoyed. I got the Smoked Salmon and Ube Latte and she got the Green goddess and Matcha Latte. As she is vegan, it was nice that they wrote Vegan next to those that are vegan. You order the food at the counter and they call you when everything is ready. With regard to parking, there is plenty in a private lot."

Le’s Banh Mi

★★★★★ 4.8 (304) • $$

"I LOVE sandwiches! This banh mi spot opens early in the morning. Located at the 808 Center on the 3rd floor. There's a few seating inside and outside. We decided on takeout since there's minimal parking.We did a phone order for the Saigon special (variety of meat) and a lemongrass chicken. It was about $11.50 for each sandwich. They make it fresh when ordered. The bread was toasted and was crispy. The meat and vegetables had a balance amount portion. The sandwich was delicious!"

Harbor Pub & Pizza

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (713) • $$

"Had a great time at this bar. The food and drinks were good and the staff were friendly. Also had live entertainment."

Lucky Box Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (118) • $$

"2nd time within 2 weeks lol . This time I wanted to try their shrimp toast along with their garlic chicken plate . The garlic chicken was good tasting plus they give a lot not too much over bearing with the garlic sauce . The shrimp toast was very interesting nice and crispy and nice amount of shrimp a little salty but it was ok Support them if your in the area"

Fin's Bagels

★★★★☆ 4.2 (87) • $$

"I randomly walked past Fin's Bagels one morning and now it's become one of my favorite breakfast spots! the service is always so great - the workers are incredibly friendly and will help you if you have any questions. They even let you sample the cream cheese spreads before you order! We got the Blue Hawaii, Sesame Bagel with the Tobiko Limu, and the Kiawe Smoked Brisket, which were all super hefty and delicious. I loved the blueberry bagel that came with the Blue Hawaii, and i loved how fluffy the bagels were without being dry like most other places.There's a few tables outside, and a really limited amount of parking stalls right outside the shop, but you can always try your luck with street parking around the area!"