This neighborhood deli and coffee shop, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is one of the city's only true deli-style restaurants. Coffee.deli offers several breakfast items, which are available all day long, including freshly made bagels with lox and egg sandwiches. Lunch selections include ruebens, Cuban sandwiches, tuna melts, curry chicken salad, build your own sandwiches with your choice of meat, cheese, bread and condiments, and more. Several side items are available, including potato salad and coleslaw, plus a rotating selection of freshly made, seasonal items. Coffee aficionados will appreciate the restaurant's selection of beverages made from imported coffee, comfy couches and free wifi.
Recommended for Take Out because: Grab a pastrami Rueben or tuna melt from coffee.deli, one of Savannah's few authentic delis, then head downtown and enjoy a picnic at Forsyth Park.
Amy's expert tip: The sandwiches are huge, so be sure to work up an appetite beforehand.
Thin crust pizza loaded with fresh toppings is the specialty of Screamin' Mimi's, a Jersey-style pizza and sub joint conveniently located in one of the Historic District's only shopping centers with ample free parking. The pizza, regarded by many as the best in the city, can be ordered whole or by the slice. Screamin' Mimi's also offers a number of Italian subs, including meatball, chicken parmesan with marinara, and baked salami and provolone, plus salads and pasta dishes such as baked manicotti, gnocchi and spaghetti. The casual setting features tables for two and four, plus additional seating on an outdoor patio.
Recommended for Take Out because: The Historic District has several great pizza joints, but only one has outstanding pies and a spacious parking lot to make your journey easy: Screamin' Mimi's.
Amy's expert tip: Be sure to try Screamin' Mimi's white tomato basil pizza.
This little eatery, which was awarded Savannah's 2012-13 Small Business of the Year by the Small Business Chamber of Savannah, is located in an up-and-coming area of Midtown Savannah dubbed as Restaurant Row. The cafe features an array of lunch items that utilize fresh and often organic ingredients. The menu includes four salads, including the Victory chicken salad, a delicious blend of chicken, red seedless grapes, green onions and fresh rosemary, served with a side of Ted's famous zucchini bread. The sandwiches and Paninis, all named after Savannah's squares, are popular choices, with standouts like the Crawford, a Panini with roasted herb chicken, basil pesto, roasted red peppers and provolone. The dessert case is drool-worthy and service is friendly and personable.
Recommended for Take Out because: Nabbing a seat at Joe's Homemade can be tricky, so consider taking your sandwich or salad to go and picnicking in one of Savannah's squares.
Amy's expert tip: Joe's Homemade offers a 10-percent discount to members of the military, first responders, higher education faculty and more. Check their website for more information.
Located in Sandfly, a historic neighborhood near Isle of Hope that has become a hotspot for restaurants and boutiques, this barbeque joint is a favorite among locals. The casual, cozy eatery features walls lined with license plates from all 50 states and several countries, but the menu is decidedly local, with favorites such as barbeque pork, ribs, smoked sausage and baked beans on the daily menu. The sweet potato fries and Brunswick stew are the best in town. Each table is topped with three bottles of homemade barbeque sauce, allowing everyone from novice barbeque eaters to seasoned spice-mongers to find their favorite flavor.
Recommended for Take Out because: Sandfly Bar-B-Q has plenty of seating, but why not get the delicious barbecue to go and enjoy a picnic at nearby Skidaway Island State Park?
Amy's expert tip: Become your own master barbecue chef by picking up a bottle of Sandfly Bar-B-Q's tasty homemade barbecue sauce.
This hidden gem in Midtown serves the best Caribbean cuisine in Savannah. The Jamaican owners go out of their way to ensure that customers feel welcome and are always glad to assist with food selection. Diners can choose from several entrees, including traditional Caribbean dishes such as jerk chicken, curry goat, beef stew and salt fish, along with fried shrimp, hot wings and beef ribs. Side dishes, which come with most entrees, include rice and peas, plantains, green beans, mac and cheese and more. Sweet Spice also offers sandwiches for the less adventurous and a special menu for those watching their waistlines.
Recommended for Take Out because: Seating is limited at Sweet Spice, so get your jerk chicken to go and enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine wherever the wind blows you, Mon.
Amy's expert tip: Be sure to order a side of plantains.
Owned by Wiley and Janet McCrary, whose impressive collection of barbecue competition trophies will make a believer out of anyone, Wiley's Championship BBQ is a must for anyone with a hankering for smoked meat and all the fixins'. The eatery, conveniently located on Highway 80 near Wilmington Island and just a short drive from Downtown Savannah and Tybee Island, features a nice selection of meats, including pulled pork, chicken, beef brisket and smoked sausage, which can be ordered as sandwiches or platters, along with ribs. The tantalizing sides include baked beans, collards, potato salad, mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, green beans, Brunswick stew, fries and more. Wiley's has plenty of seats for those who want to dine in but also accommodates take-out orders.
Recommended for Take Out because: Conveniently located on Highway 80 between Downtown Savannah and Tybee Island, Wiley's is the perfect place to carry out delicious, down-home barbecue.
Amy's expert tip: Start with an appetizer of fried pickles.
Just a few steps away from Ellis Square in the heart of the Historic District, Goose Feathers has been a favorite among locals for more than a quarter of a century. The restaurant serves breakfast all day, boasting a great selection of traditional dishes such as Belgian waffles, fruit-topped oatmeal, eggs, quiche and bagels. The casual eatery, in which orders are placed at the counter and delivered to patrons at their tables, also features an array of inexpensive, quick bites, such as stuffed croissants, sticky buns and muffins. In addition, Goose Feathers has an extensive lunch menu for those craving soup or a sandwich.
Recommended for Take Out because: Goose Feathers breakfasts and lunches are perfect for people on the move. Order your meal to go and enjoy a picnic in nearby Ellis Square.
Amy's expert tip: Bring the whole family. Goose Feathers' kids' sandwiches are a great deal and healthy too.
This popular takeout restaurant boasts an eclectic menu thanks to the Swiss, Italian, South African and Dutch heritage of proprietors Johnny and Gabriella DeBeer. The couple has created a delicious and reasonably priced menu that blends flavors from these and other countries, with standout dishes including a cottage pie with ground beef, a vegetarian curry stew and homemade lasagna. But perhaps Zunzi's is most famous for its sandwiches, namely the Conquistador, a baked chicken breast served on French bread and topped with lettuce, tomatoes and Zunzi's special sauce. The tangy and hearty sandwich received national attention when the Travel Channel's Adam Richman named it one of the top three sandwiches in America on his show Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America.
Recommended for Take Out because: Zunzi's sandwich The Conquistador was ranked America's third favorite sandwich. The tasty and tangy sandwich is just one reason to check out Savannah's favorite takeout joint.
Amy's expert tip: Zunzi's has limited hours, so be sure to plan accordingly.